Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri

Elisha Jane White Barton

Elisha Jane White Barton

Sep 22, 2024

Elisha Jane White Barton, age 45, of Farmington passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. She was born Tuesday, March 13, 1979 in Farmington. 

 Elisha was preceded in death by her father, Clifford “Cliff” Williams White, Jr.; brothers, Mark Anthony White and Elijah Jones “E. J.” White. 

 She is survived by her mother, Diane White; daughters, Savanah Barton,...

Mike Upchurch

Mike Upchurch

Sep 22, 2024

 

Mike Upchurch, 67, of Desloge, passed away September 22, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born October 18, 1956, in Bonne Terre, to the late Melvin and Esterline (Brown) Upchurch. Mike was the owner/operator of family-owned Mueller Ace Hardware in Park Hills. He took great pride in serving the community for 49 years. Outside of work,...

Jerry Edwin Heberer

Jerry Edwin Heberer

Sep 21, 2024

Jerry Edwin Heberer, 80, of Desoto, was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday, September 21, 2024. He entered this world on Sunday, April 2, 1944, in St. Louis, MO, Jerry attended Primrose Baptist Church in Bonne Terre.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents John Heberer and Edna (Hawkins) Heberer; his loving wife Manda (Nichol) Heberer he married...

Mary Del Cook

Mary Del Cook

Sep 19, 2024

Mary Del Cook of Farmington passed away at Barnes-Jewish Hospital on September 19, 2024 at the age of 86. Mary was born on February 12, 1938 in St. Louis, MO to the late Eugene and Gladys (Hilt) Reddington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Robert “Bob” Cook and a brother,...

Jeff Momot

Jeff Momot

Sep 19, 2024

Jeffrey Lane Momot, 67, of Farmington passed away September 19, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 18, 1957 in Bonne Terre to the late John Momot and Cleda (Rickman) Momot. 

He was preceded in death by his father, John Momot and sister-in-law, Teresa Miner.

Jeff is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Catherine...

Michael Wayne Georgia

Michael Wayne Georgia

Sep 19, 2024

Michael Wayne Georgia of Arcadia, Missouri passed away September 19, 2024 at his home at the age of 67 years. He was born August 7, 1957 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of Willis Georgia and Wilma (Wood) Georgia of St. Louis, Missouri. He is survived by his mother, his sister Brenda Harriman and husband, Richard of Porum, Oklahoma, his...

Kevin Charles Debrecht

Kevin Charles Debrecht

Sep 18, 2024

Kevin Charles Debrecht of Ironton, Missouri passed away suddenly on September 18, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 72 years. He was born June 28, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Carl John and Victoria E. (Dollard) Debrecht. Kevin was a graduate of Bishop DuBourg High School and went on to obtain a...

Calvin Milburn

Calvin Milburn

Sep 17, 2024

Calvin Milburn, 89, of Bismarck passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born February 4, 1935, in Minimum, Missouri, to the late Arthur Marvin and Rachel Artimissa (Russell) Milburn. Calvin was a member of the Elvins Baptist Church in Park Hills. He started his career as a paper carrier for The...

James "Jimm" Robert Edwards

James "Jimm" Robert Edwards

Sep 17, 2024

Jimm Edwards, 90, of Desloge, passed away September 17, 2024, at NHC Health Care in Desloge. He was born May 11, 1934, in Desloge, to the late Joseph and Eunice (Jenkerson) Edwards. In addition to his parents, Jimm was preceded in death by two brothers, Norman and Charles Edwards and one sister, Wanda Stumbo.

 Jimm proudly served his country in the...

Richard Paul Marler

Richard Paul Marler

Sep 16, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Paul Marler, a loving husband, dad, gramps and cherished member of his community. 

Richard, whose love for his family was unwavering, was called to eternal rest on Monday, September 16, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born on Monday, April 8, 1940, to the late Lawrence E. and Golda (Buchanan)...

Ronald Earl Grindstaff Sr.

Ronald Earl Grindstaff Sr.

Sep 14, 2024

Ronald Earl Grindstaff Sr., age 68 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the Shady Oaks Care Center in Thayer, Missouri. He was born on May 8, 1956, in Fredericktown to David and Dolores JoAnn (Garner) Grindstaff.

He is survived by his children – Christy Cofer, Ronald Grindstaff Jr., and Elizabeth...

Larry Lindell Shelley

Larry Lindell Shelley

Sep 14, 2024

Larry Lindell Shelley, 87, of Farmington passed away September 14, 2024. He was born June 12, 1937, in Farmington to the late Nixon Warner and Ruby Rose (Ramsey) Shelley. Larry was a member of Abundant Life Family Church in Farmington. 

Larry was a firm believer in working. He was a milk man for many years before going to work as a...

Paula Marie Burgess

Paula Marie Burgess

Sep 13, 2024

Paula Marie Burgess, 63, of Park Hills passed away September 13, 2024 at home. She was born July 12, 1961, in St. Louis, to Mary (Smith) Logan. Paula was a member of the True Life Family Church in Park Hills. She worked as a Physical Therapist for many years. She enjoyed crafting in her spare time and loved to decorate...

Mary Helen Dugan

Mary Helen Dugan

Sep 11, 2024

Mary Helen Dugan, 98, of Farmington passed away September 11, 2024 at Presbyterian Manor of Farmington. She was born October 26, 1925 in Fredericktown to the late Francis “Fritz” Prokopf and Nellie (Ray) Prokopf. She was also proceeded in death by her beloved husband, John “Jack” Dugan; sisters, Gertrude Miller, Julia Mell, Frances Dettmer, Cecilia DeShaney; brothers, Charles Prokopf, Jerry...

Deborah Couch

Deborah Couch

Sep 10, 2024

Deborah Ann Couch, a cherished wife and mother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, September 10, 2024. She was born to the late Robert Gano Boyd and Mary Mae (Laplant) Carr, on Friday, March 3, 1950 in Farmington, Missouri.

 In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, John “Jack”...

Gary Peppers

Gary Peppers

Sep 10, 2024

Gary Van Peppers, 74, of Doe Run passed away September 10, 2024. He was born November 6, 1949 in Bonne Terre to the late Elmer Clarence and Kathleen (Stevens) Peppers. Gary was a member of the Providence Baptist Church of Bonne Terre, National Rifle Association, National Wild Turkey Federation and 67 Gun Club. He was an avid gun collector and...

James Lee Morris

James Lee Morris

Sep 10, 2024

James Lee Morris formerly of Belleview, Missouri passed away on September 10, 2024, in Pilot Knob, Missouri at the age of 91 years. He was born August 17, 1933, in Wellsville, Missouri the son of the late Clinton and Vivian (Meyerpeter) Morris. Jim graduated from Wellsville High School, excelling in basketball. He then attended Moberly Junior College on a basketball...

Judy Halter

Judy Halter

Sep 9, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Judith Maureen Halter, who left this world on September 9, 2024. Born at home October 29, 1941, in Missouri, Judy, 82, was a cherished member of the community where she dedicated her life to caring for others. Her commitment to helping others extended beyond her work in childcare as...

Lawrence Benham

Lawrence Benham

Sep 8, 2024

Lawrence Benham of Park Hills passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson at the age of 72. He was born December 25, 1951, at Bonne Terre Hospital in Bonne Terre, Missouri to the late Cecil Paul and Wilma Mae (White) Benham.

Lawrence is survived by his two sons, Michael Shawn Benham of Bismarck and Larry Ray (Shanna)...

Lois Ann Leftridge

Lois Ann Leftridge

Sep 7, 2024

Lois (Powell) Leftridge, age 71, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Lois was born on Tuesday, October 7, 1952, in Bonne Terre to the late Edward Alex Powell and Orene Virginia Scott.

Lois was a member of First Baptist Church of Bonne Terre. She was a former employee of...