Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Raymond Edward Nipper
Dec 8, 2023
Eddie Nipper, 59, of Park Hills, passed away December 8, 2023, at his residence in Park Hills. He was born June 5, 1964, in St. Louis, MO, to Billy J. and Cecelia (Stafford) Nipper. He was a member of the Hillsboro Christian Church. He loved working on cars, and tinkered on household items. His daughter, Chloe, was his best friend...
Hazel Blackwell
Dec 7, 2023
Hazel Blackwell, 79, of Irondale, passed away December 7, 2023, at her residence. She was born October 8, 1944, in Irondale, to the late Roy Warren Blackwell and Helen Marie (Marler) Tulley. Hazel was of Baptist faith and enjoyed crafting, quilting and collecting old kewpie dolls. She was employed for over 30 years as a seamstress at Melbourne Manufacturing Company...
Charles "Pete" Brewen
Dec 5, 2023
Charles “Pete” Brewen, age 91, of Valles Mines, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Pete was born on Monday, October 31, 1932, in Elvins to the late Charles E. Brewen and Alice O. (Seal) Kiger.
Pete was a member of Silver Springs Baptist Church in Bonne Terre where he served as a Deacon, the United Auto Workers and...
Allyson "Ally" Lavigne
Dec 4, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Allyson “Ally” Mary Lavigne, a beloved member of our community. Ally peacefully passed away at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis on December 4, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 6, 1956, in Pittsfield, MA, she was the cherished daughter of the late Robert Joseph...
Jerry Dale Vivrett
Nov 23, 2023
It is with much love that the family of Jerry Vivrett announces his passing on November 23, 2023, at the age of 79. Jerry will be cherished by his wife of 57 years, Paula (Cook) Vivrett, daughter Kelly Amsden and the Joy of his life, his grandson, Jessy James Amsden. Also survived by sisters Pat and Fran as well as...
Kenny Moran
Nov 23, 2023
Kenneth “Kenny” Charles Moran, 63, of Farmington passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on Tuesday, December 29, 1959, in Bonne Terre to Alvin “Chub” and Lola Bea (Hurst) Moran. Preceding him in death was his father, Chub Moran and his father-in-law, Dale Bess.
Kenny was the owner and operator...
Shelby Hurley
Nov 22, 2023
Shelby Jean (Kellick) Hurley, of Bonne Terre passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at the age of 82. She was born on Thursday, May 29, 1941, to the late Claud and Mary Grace (Henley) Kellick. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, William “Bill” Hurley who passed January of this year; 15 siblings and...
David Alan Hughes
Nov 18, 2023
David Alan Hughes, 67, of Irondale, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at his residence. He was born Sunday, April 1, 1956, in Bonne Terre, to the late D.J. and Norma Ruth (Mathews) Hughes. He was a long-time member and Sunday school teacher at Stony Point Missionary Baptist Church. David had a love...
Barbara Ruth Lucas
Nov 17, 2023
Barbara Ruth Lucas, age 76, of Farmington passed away November 17, 2023, at Mercy St. Louis Hospital. She was born September 10, 1947, in Annapolis to the late John Wesley and Helen Genice (Leach) Copeland. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Steven Lucas; son, Ralph Wesley Lucas; sister, Virgie Miller; 3 brothers, Clarence, Dean, and James...
Terry Murray
Nov 17, 2023
Terry Murray, 82, of Fredericktown, passed away peacefully Friday, November 17, 2023, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington, surrounded by family. He was born Thursday, August 28, 1941, in Fredericktown, to the late Jasper Russell and Rose Marie (Owens) Murray. Terry enjoyed television, being on the internet, as well as his dog. He also enjoyed working, which took up...
Carolyn "Susie" Weible
Nov 17, 2023
Carolyn Sue Weible, 75, of Desloge, passed away peacefully Friday, November 17, 2023, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. She was born November 9, 1948, in Bonne Terre, to the late Paul and Betty (Mahurin) Henroid.
Carolyn was a member of the Three Crosses Cowboy Church in Farmington and worked for several years as a secretary for Norman...
Charlene May Huskey
Nov 17, 2023
Charlene May Huskey, age 91, of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023, at Country Meadows Nursing Home, in Park Hills. She was born on Monday, June 6, 1932, in Richwoods, to the late George W. and Gertrude (Miller) Lucas. Charlene was a long-time member of the Gospel Light Freewill Baptist Church in Bonne Terre.
Charlene had a great...
Lola Marie Cooper
Nov 15, 2023
Lola Marie Cooper, 92 of Bonne Terre passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus. She was born Monday, September 21, 1931 in Moran, Kansas, to the late John and Myrtle Olive (Smith) Cross. Lola was said to be a light in her family, and a joy at Fox C-6 School...
