Obituaries

Jul 27, 2023

Jessica Sheckles of Irondale, passed away peacefully at home and went to her eternal home in Heaven, while surrounded by the ones who loved her, Thursday, July 27, 2023, at the age of 47.  She was born February 4, 1976, in Farmington, to the late Rev. Charley and Karen (James) Shrum.  Jessica graduated from Malden High School and went on...

Jul 25, 2023

Brenda Sue Stricklin, 72, of Farmington passed away July 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 15, 1950, in Irondale, MO to the late Omer Delmar and Bertha Irene (Brown) Pyatt.

Brenda loved spending time with family, friends and her fur baby, Kiwi. She enjoyed helping others which is why her final selfless deed was to...

Jul 23, 2023

Donna Runyon, 79, of Bonne Terre, passed away July 23, 2023, at Cedarhurst Senior Living in Farmington.  She was born February 21, 1944, in Esther, to the late Ezra and Nellie (Buchanan) Young.  Donna attended Providence Baptist Church in Bonne Terre but was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lebanon.  Donna worked for a daycare where she loved...

Jul 20, 2023

Paul Jackson Ottinger, Sr., 75, of French Village, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Jefferson Barracks VA Hospital in St. Louis. He was born Wednesday, August 6, 1947 in Birchtree, MO, to the late Paul S. and Gladys D. (Price) Ottinger. Paul proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was retired from Breckenridge Materials as a...

Jul 18, 2023

Wayne Davis, 78, of Bonne Terre passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday, July 18, 2023. He was born Wednesday, July 26, 1944 in St. Louis, to the late Lee and Alberta (Landzettel) Davis. Wayne proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a retiree from Burlington-Northern Railroad.  Wayne’s passion was fishing, being outdoors, hunting, boating...

Jul 14, 2023

Jul 13, 2023

Mary Eileen Finley of Bonne Terre, Missouri, passed away July 13, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Washington County, Missouri on July 1, 1945, daughter of the late Chad and Mary Ellen (Dearing) Aubuchon.

Mary Eileen (Neen) to her family was a woman of deep faith with an enduring nature who possessed an unconditional love...

Jul 11, 2023

Imogene “Jean” Hollis, 78, of Farmington passed away July 11, 2023 at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. She was born September 11, 1944 in Transylvania, Louisiana to the late Wright and Lois (Ray) Graves. Jean was a member of Sunnyview Church of Christ in Farmington. She was always doing something outlandish. She loved to crochet and hated to cook. Jean loved...

Jul 10, 2023

Lilly Kell, 74, of Bismarck, passed away July 10, 2023, at her residence.  She was born March 9, 1949, in Bismarck to the late George and Dessie (Conway) Driemeier.  Lilly was a kind and giving heart who would help anyone.  She trained new hires at the Glass Factory in Park Hills and retired after 30 years.

She was preceded in...

Jul 9, 2023

Tom Pierce, 62 of Bonne Terre passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at his residence surround by his loved ones. He was born Wednesday, May 10, 1961 in Bonne Terre, he was the son of the late Everett and Louise (Boyer) Pierce. Tom was born and raised in Bonne Terre and lived there with his loving wife Laura. Throughout their...

Jul 8, 2023

Juanita Thomlison, age 91, formerly of Park Hills passed away at Ozark Manor in Fredericktown. She was born January 27, 1932, in Glover, MO to the late Curte and Ada Mae (Sexton) Boomershine. She was also preceded by her daughter, Lisa Ann Thomlison-Hash,  her son, Richard Thomlison; 3 brothers and 6 sisters.

Juanita is survived by a daughter in law,...

Jul 8, 2023

Jul 7, 2023

Tommy Thomas, 73, of Park Hills, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at Country Meadows in Park Hills. He was born on Wednesday, April 12, 1950, in Bonne Terre, to the late Clarence Elmo and Virginia Marie (Franklin) Thomas. Tommy was a laborer and worked for Brockmiller Construction in Farmington. He was a member of Elvins- Ionic Masonic Lodge #154...

Jul 7, 2023

 

Roger Lashley, 73, of Leadwood, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis. He was born Sunday, September 25, 1949, to the late Otto and Catherine (Darrough) Lashley. Roger worked as a foreman for St. Joe Lead Company. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family.

Roger was preceded in death by...

Jul 6, 2023

Jul 3, 2023

Michael Eugene “Mike” Brooks, 75, of Ste. Genevieve passed away July 3, 2023. He was born May 7, 1948 in St. Louis, MO to the late Alvin and Alpine (Dunlap) Brooks. Mike proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked for the State of Missouri Department of Corrections for 33 years. He was a member of Genevieve...

Jul 2, 2023

Michael “Mick” Eugene Harris, 80, of Desloge, passed away July 2, 2023.  He was born December 3, 1942, in Bonne Terre, to the late  Eugene Spencer “Pete” and Grace Irene (Farmer) Harris.  Mick proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 4 years.  He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist of Both Farmington and Fredericktown,...

Jul 2, 2023

Nancy Hudson, 61, of Bonne Terre, passed away July 2, 2023, at South Brook Nursing Center in Farmington.  She was born July 1, 1962, in Bonne Terre, to the late Harold and Jacqueline “Jackie” (Hoehn) Smith.  Nancy was of Baptist faith.  She retired after 38 years at Wal-Mart and continued working at Proffer’s Produce for a few additional years.  Nancy...

Jul 2, 2023

Henry Joseph Lix of Farmington passed away Sunday, July 2nd at Southbrook Nursing Facility at the age of 71. He was born on February 19, 1952 to the late Henry and Sylvia Lix of Desloge, MO.

Henry “Joe” attended school in Desloge, MO and graduated from North County High School in 1970.  It was there he met the love of...

Jul 2, 2023

James A. Brine, 75, of Farmington passed away July 2, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. He was born September 16, 1947 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late James and Janet (Craig) Brine. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for four years, two of which were served in Vietnam. He retired after...