Obituaries

Aug 22, 2023

Mark Ellison Abney, age 57, of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023. He was born on Wednesday, June 1, 1966, in Creve Coeur.

He was preceded in death by his father; Ellison Louis Abney Jr.; step-father, George Carr; grandparents, Ellison and Iva Abney, Sr. and Dan and Iva Matthews.

Mark was currently employed with Michelson Group where he...

Aug 20, 2023

Aug 19, 2023

Jerry Fone’y, age 65, of Bonne Terre passed away on Saturday August 19, 2023. He was born on Thursday February 24, 1958, in Chicago Illinois, to the late Willie and Lenore (Chapman) Fone’y. Jerry was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Janene L. Timms.

Jerry enjoyed Cubs baseball, corn hole, Country music, Bud Light, and hanging out with family...

Aug 17, 2023

Kenneth “Ken” Eugene Weible, age 85, of Bonne Terre, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday August 17, 2023. He was born on Thursday, June 9, 1938, in Desloge, to the late Eugene Gentry and Iva Margaret (Pierce) Weible. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by infant sons, Steven Clark and Joel Dean Weible; former spouse,...

Aug 12, 2023

Melvin J. Ryals, 89, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born Saturday, January 13, 1934 in St. Louis, to the late Chester E. and Cecelia E. (Dobelman) Ryals. He was of Catholic faith and a member of the International Lithographers and Photo Engravers Union LPIU of St....

Aug 11, 2023

Mike Jones age, 68 of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born Thursday, September 23, 1954, in El Paso, TX to the late Anthony and Gertrude (Kleinhenze) Jones.

Mike served his country in the United States Air Force. He proudly retired from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Mike received many awards and commendations...

Aug 11, 2023

Aug 11, 2023

Freddie “Fred”LaBruyere, age 71, of Park Hills, passed away unexpectedly, on Friday, August 11, 2023, at his residence. He was born on Wednesday, January 16, 1952, in San Angelo, Texas to the late John Raymond and Rebecca Jane “Becky” {Davis} LaBruyere.

Fred was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills. He was a real estate agent for...

Aug 10, 2023

Mary Hutson, 97, of Jonesboro Arkansas, formerly of Farmington, passed away August 10, 2023, at South Winds Heights Assisted Living in Jonesboro. She was born June 25, 1926, in Farmington to the late Roger William and Nellie Esther (Nugent) Black. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carl Glenwood Hutson; brother, Bill Black; sister, Gwen Hawn, twin...

Aug 9, 2023

Dr. Michael DeWint Zaricor, Sr., 77, of Farmington passed away August 9, 2023. He was born February 17, 1946 in Cape Girardeau, MO to the late DeWint and Annette (Watkins) Zaricor. Mike grew up in the Sikeston, MO area. He excelled in sports and academics, graduating from Sikeston High School in 1964. He then went on to Southeast Missouri State...

Aug 8, 2023

Jim Wells, 79, of Desloge, passed away August 8, 2023, at Mercy South in St. Louis.  He was born September 29, 1943, in Flat River, to the late C.R. Wells and Eva (Nolan) Wells-Trokey.   Jim was fond of horses and Nascar, but loved reminiscing about his trucking days and how much he enjoyed being an over the road truck driver.   ...

Aug 7, 2023

Aug 5, 2023

 

Jim Hahn, 75 of Desloge passed away August 5, 2023, at Mercy South St. Louis. He was born August 17, 1947, in Bonne Terre, to the late Leland and Mary “Jerry” {Sitton} Hahn. Jim was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills. Jim’s biggest passion was hunting, and fishing with his family and best buddies.

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Aug 5, 2023

Aug 4, 2023

Robert Schultz, 63, of Farmington was called to the Lord after a long battle with cancer, Friday, August 4, 2023 at Mercy Hospice South-de Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis. He was born Tuesday, August 18, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio. Robert was a deacon of First Baptist Church of Farmington and a ceaseless witness for Christ to the end.

Robert...

Aug 4, 2023

Cathy Hawkins, 63, of Bonne Terre passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Cathy was born in Bonne Terre, on Friday, August 14, 1959, to the late Donald Sansoucie and Leona (Cain) Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Kenneth Eugene Hawkins; son, Kenneth David...

Aug 3, 2023

Joy Selzer Thurston, age 73, of Desloge passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, peacefully alongside her son Pete Selzer III and her wiener dog Winnie. Joy was born on Wednesday, December 14, 1949, to the late Fred and Jean (Bridges) Sapper.

In addition to her parents and son, she was preceded in death by first husband Pete Selzer Jr,;...

Aug 3, 2023

Pete Selzer, age 47, of Desloge passed away on August 3, 2023, peacefully alongside his mother Joy Thurston and his fur babies Emma and Addie. Pete was born on Friday, September 5, 1975.

In addition to his mom, he was preceded in death by his father, Pete Selzer Jr., grandparents, Pete and Virginia Selzer Sr., Fred and Jean Sapper.

Pete...

Aug 1, 2023

Ada Waller, age 87 of Desloge, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at her residence. She was born on Monday, June 8, 1936, in Miami, Oklahoma. She retired from the Farmington State Hospital after 37 years of service as a Psychiatric Aide II. Ada was an avid reader, especially Stephen King novels. She enjoyed gardening and canning fruits and vegetables...

Jul 28, 2023

Betty Jane (Keen) Eaton went to her heavenly home, Friday, July 28, 2023. Betty was 85 years 7 months 21 days. She was born on December 7, 1937, in Cadet to the late Wesley & Marie (Wilkinson) Keen of Bonne Terre.

She was married to the love of her life, the late Darmon Eaton. They were united in marriage in...