Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Thomas Lee Hampton
Aug 19, 2024
Thomas Lee Hampton, 87, of Farmington passed away August 19, 2024 at Presbyterian Manor of Farmington. He was born February 22, 1937 in Dardanelle, Arkansas to the late Lawrence Ray and Opal Mae (Riley) Hampton. Tom proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Farmington, where he served...
Clarence "JR" King, Jr.
Aug 18, 2024
Clarence “JR” King, 77, of Desloge, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 3, 1947, in Arcadia to the late Clarence Herbert and Ora King, JR was a devoted father to his children, Cynthia Schriver and husband Terry, Stephen King, Mark King and wife Christina. He also leaves behind cherished...
Daniel B. Furlong
Aug 17, 2024
Daniel Byrd Furlong, 85, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024. He was born December 26, 1938, in Marion, Illinois, to the late Byrd and Helen (Pillow) Furlong.
Dan studied at Logan University and received his Doctor of Chiropractic. He then went into finances where he worked and later retired as a Financial Advisor with the Principal Financial Group. Dan...
Christopher Wayne Banks
Aug 16, 2024
Chris Banks, 55, of Irondale, passed away August 16, 2024, at the De Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis. He was born November 7, 1968, in Fredericktown, MO, to the late William and Kathern (Horton) Banks, Sr. Chris enjoyed his outdoor activities, such as fishing, hunting and trapping. He was a self-taught craftsman who enjoyed tying flies, creating lures and...
Judy Perry
Aug 16, 2024
Judith "Judy" Helena Perry, age 79, of Farmington, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Home in Farmington. She was born on Friday, May 18, 1945, in Ironton to the late Ervin and Addie (Thurman) Queen.
Judy devoted over 28 years of her life as the head cook at Presbyterian Manor, bringing joy to many through her culinary...
Howard Kenneth Royer
Aug 15, 2024
Howard Kenneth Royer, age 94 of Fredericktown, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at the Baptist Home in Ironton, Missouri. He was born on October 3, 1929, in the Silver Mines Community near Fredericktown, to Harmon Howard and Audrey Jewel (Means) Royer.
On March 26, 1954, he was united in marriage to Norma...
Timothy "Tim" John King
Aug 14, 2024
Timothy “Tim” King, 58, of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. He was born Monday, June 6, 1966, in St. Louis, Missouri to Dennis Robert and Melba L. (Brewster) Conner.
Tim is survived by his loving daughter, Alexis (Emma Leach) King; grandchild, Leah Jones; siblings, Dennis Conner, Jr., Sean (Shannon) Conner, along with many aunts, uncles, nieces,...
Norma Young
Aug 14, 2024
Norma Ruth Young, 81, passed away August 14, 2024 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. She was born July 15, 1943 in Farmington to the late James Patrick “Pat” Williams and Hazel Renee (Burnia) Williams. Norma faithfully attended her home church of Gumbo Assembly of God for many years. She enjoyed shopping and especially loved singing at all the...
Dr. Olin Cleve McDaniel
Aug 12, 2024
Dr. Olin Cleve McDaniel passed away at Presbyterian Rust Palliative Care Hospital, Albuquerque, New Mexico, on August 12, 2024. Cleve had a long and illustrious career in higher education and had recently retired as Vice President for Administration and Finance at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in Socorro, New Mexico. He had held the position there from...
Wanda L. Chatman
Aug 12, 2024
Wanda Lee Chatman, 87, of Farmington passed away August 12, 2024 at Presbyterian Manor. She was born January 18, 1937 in Knob Lick, MO to the late Elmer and Zoah Jarnagin. She was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church of Farmington. Wanda was a cook for many years at Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center. She loved cooking, baking and...
Janice Willard
Aug 11, 2024
Janice Willard, 83, of Irondale, passed away August 11, 2024, at her residence surrounded by loved ones. She was born February 7, 1941, in St. Louis, to the late Harry and Grace (Adair) Pulliam. She was a member of the Connections Church. Janice loved crafting with her friends and playing with her loyal dogs.
She is preceded in death by her...
Allen James Pitt Sr.
Aug 10, 2024
Allen James Pitt Sr., age 78 passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at his home in Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on September 18, 1945, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Albert and Vera Josephine (Koesters) Pytlinski.
On October 9, 1965, he was united in marriage to Sherrie Ann Austin, she resides at the home...
Deborah Spotswood
Aug 9, 2024
Debbie Spotswood passed away August 9, 2024, at Parkland South in Farmington, at the age of 67. Born on October 27, 1956, in St. Louis, to the late Ralph and Blanche (Wentz) Ruff. Debbie was a caring wife to her husband, Lee Spotswood; a devoted mother to her son Eric Spotswood and wife Gabriela; a cherished grandmother to, Abigail Kirstine...
Dustin Wayne Lilly
Aug 9, 2024
Dustin "Dusty" Wayne Lilly, 52, of Park Hills, passed away at his residence on Friday, August 9, 2024. He was born on Saturday, November 6, 1971, in Farmington.
Dusty enjoyed many activities including fishing, playing pool, lifting weights, playing basketball, and reading true murder mysteries. He touched the lives of many with his compassionate and caring nature as a former...
Kathryn Louise Kernan
Aug 8, 2024
Kathy Kernan, 75, of Imperial, passed away August 8, 2024, at The Mercy Hospice South de Greeff Hospital in St. Louis. She was born September 4, 1948, in Bonne Terre, to the late John and Myra (Baines) Yount. Kathy, a beloved member of the First Baptist Church of Arnold was a dedicated First Grade teacher in the Farmington School District...
Laura Ann Reagan
Aug 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laura Ann Reagan, a beloved wife, daughter, sister-in-law, and devoted mother, at the age of 40. Laura's life began on July 18, 1984, in Bonne Terre, MO, where she filled her days with laughter and love until her unexpected departure on August 7, 2024, due to a tragic accident....
James Curtis Hudson
Aug 7, 2024
James “Curt” Hudson, 63, of Bonne Terre passed away August 7, 2024. He was born October 31, 1960 in to the late John “Jack” and Vera Ann (Watkins) Hudson. Curt was a talented painter. In his spare time he enjoyed playing pool and fishing. He also adored his grandchildren and children.
In addition to his parents, Curt was preceded in death...
Penni Layne Wright
Aug 6, 2024
Penni Layne Wright, age 12, of University City, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at the Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri due to an automobile accident. She was born on December 13, 2011, in Farmington, Missouri to Robert James and Cherish Lynn (Wagner) Wright.
She is survived by her father – Robert...
Suzann "Suzy" Lynn Price
Aug 5, 2024
Suzann Lynn Price (Suzy) 60, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 at her residence in De Soto, Missouri surrounded by her loved ones. She was born Monday, December 16, 1963 to the late Ronald and Carol (Lynn) Williamson in Alton, Illinois. Suzy was of Catholic faith.
Suzy was a woman of simple pleasures who found joy in the little things...
Judy Boyer
Aug 4, 2024
Judith Marie Boyer, 77, of Farmington passed away August 4, 2024. She was born February 10, 1947 in Bonne Terre to the late Frank and Dorothy (Taplin) Filkins. Judy worked for the Farmington School District as a kitchen manager for many years until her retirement. She was a member of the DeSoto VFW Post #1831 Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing...
