Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Wallace "Les" Embry
Jul 20, 2024
Les Embry, 78, of DeSoto, passed away peacefully July 20, 2024. He was born in Sikeston, Missouri, on September 12, 1945, to the late James Wallace and Lenoka Belle (Arbuckle) Embry. Les was a member of the Bonne Terre Church of Christ.
Les proudly served his country as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne in the United States Army. He was...
Cherish Lynn Wright
Jul 19, 2024
Cherish Lynn Wright, age 49, of University City, Missouri, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, in Bellefontaine, Missouri. due to injuries from an auto accident. She was born on February 20, 1975, in Clayton, Missouri, to Richard Lee and Deborah Irene (Gipson) Wagner.
On March 13, 2015, in Fredericktown, Missouri she was united in...
William "Bill" Reed
Jul 19, 2024
William (Bill) Jesse Reed, 70, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away July 19, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Bonne Terre, June 7, 1954, to the late Woodrow Wilson and Dorothy Pearl (Boland) Reed. Bill was a member of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, and the Masonic Lodge in Columbia, MO.
Bill had a long and varied career...
Randell Burch
Jul 19, 2024
Randell Burch, 87, of Park Hills, passed away July 19, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Mitchell, Missouri, on May 13, 1937, to the late John and Grace (McClain) Burch. Randell was a member of First Church of God in Leadwood. He was an elder and a deacon for many years. Randell worked...
Jason Todd Warren
Jul 19, 2024
Jason Todd "J.T." Warren passed away surrounded by family on July 19, 2024, at the age of 50 years. He was born August 20, 1973, the youngest son of Charles LaVerne and Vivian Elane (Toppins) Warren of Park Hills, Missouri. In addition to his parents, J.T. is survived by his longtime partner, Tricia Ann Cobb and their son, Liam Quinn...
Angela Sue Brown
Jul 18, 2024
Angela Sue Brown, age 55, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at her home in Park Hills, Missouri. She was born on July 23, 1968, in St. Louis, Missouri to Jerome and Donna Kay (Brewington) Wentz.
On December 31, 1986, in House Springs, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Jim Edward Brown, he...
Michelle Patrice Lee
Jul 17, 2024
Michelle Patrice Lee, age 70, of Farmington, Missouri (formerly of Lesterville, Missouri) passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born on February 19, 1954, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to William Henry and Patricia Anne (Yingst) Kalicki.
She is survived by her three daughters – Rebecca "Becky"...
Geraldine "Geri" Theresia Poucher
Jul 17, 2024
Geraldine “Geri” Smith Poucher, 68 of Farmington, formerly of Bonne Terre, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Presbyterian Manor. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre.
Born on Saturday, March 10, 1956 in Driedorf, Germany to her loving parents, Bronce and Theresia “Rosie” (Lindner) Smith.
In her earlier years Geri enjoyed bowling, ceramics, cross stitching,...
Yvonica "Vonnie" Waldrop
Jul 14, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Yvonica "Vonnie" Waldrop, at the age of 61. Vonnie, born on January 1, 1963, tragically departed from us on July 14, 2024, due to a motorcycle accident. She was the cherished daughter of Brian Feiner and Marty Ashby, now resting peacefully with them in heaven.
Vonnie's life was a testament...
Cheryl A. Jones
Jul 14, 2024
Cheryl A. Jones, 65, of Ironton passed away July 14, 2024 at Kindred Hospital St. Louis South. She was born January 26, 1959 in St. Louis to the late Milton Nicholas and Dorothy Marie (Coleman) Singer. Cheryl was a member of the First Baptist Church of DeLassus. She enjoyed camping, hunting and sitting in the river. She loved spending time...
Marilyn June Hulsey
Jul 14, 2024
Marilyn June (Miller) Hulsey, of Arcadia, Missouri passed away on July 14, 2024, in Pilot Knob, Missouri at the age of 88 years. She was born June 1, 1936, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri the daughter of the late Payton and Hazel (Kurre) Miller of Oak Ridge, Missouri. On July 24, 1960, she was united in marriage to Orville Dean Hulsey...
Tamarra Kay Smith
Jul 13, 2024
Tamarra “Kay” (Schrum) Smith, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Camelot Nursing Center in Farmington, from complications of COPD. She was 77 years 10 months and 16 days old. She was Boxie and Velma Schrum’s youngest daughter. She has been reunited with her parents and her nieces; Andrea Crook and Shana Le...
Baby Girl
Jul 9, 2024
Baby girl, Edme Elizabeth Wilson, one month and eight days of age, went to be with the angels on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on May 31, 2024, in St. Louis to Deon and Kaitlynn (Whitchurch) Wilson.
She is survived by her parents – Deon &...
Dwayne Lee Lachance
Jul 9, 2024
Dwayne Lee LaChance, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at his home near Arcadia, Missouri. He was born on March 2, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri to Eugene and Lillian (Francis) LaChance.
On May 8, 2008, in St. Louis, he was united in marriage to Virginia Ann Tysdal, she survives at the...
Marlene Hedgcorth
Jul 9, 2024
Marlene Hedgcorth, 89, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully, July 9, 2024, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington, surrounded by her loving family. Marlene was born December 8, 1934, in Center City, MN, to the late Steven James and Gladys Marie (Robinson) Grandstrand.
She was a faithful member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML), and Ladies Aid...
Vera Ann Hudson
Jul 8, 2024
Vera Ann Hudson, 86 of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Camelot Nursing Facility in Farmington. Born on Monday, July 12, 1937, in Hayti, MO, she was a member of the Gospel Light Freewill Baptist Church in Bonne Terre, and a past member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Cahokia, Illinois. Vera was a loving...
Lora Dickens
Jul 7, 2024
Lora Dickens, 59, of Leadington, passed away July 7, 2024, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. She was born February 12, 1965, in Jackson, TN, to the late Harold and Demetria (Pennington) Barker. Lora was employed for more than 30 years with Lee Mechanical.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Tim and Mark Barker.
Lora...
Rita Dailey
Jul 7, 2024
Arieta “Rita” Jean Dailey, age, 78, of Bonne Terre, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Rita was born on Friday, September 14, 1945, in St. Louis to the late Harry and Mattie (Bomher) Crawford.
Rita was a dedicated member of Primrose Baptist Church in Bonne Terre. She...
Gretta McGee
Jul 7, 2024
The family of Gretta McGee is saddened to announce her passing at the age of 90 on July 7, 2024. Gretta, born in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, to Willie and Mary (Jenkins) Cox, lived a life devoted to her family and faith. A beloved member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge, she found joy in attending services and connecting with...
Donna Lee Hasemeier
Jul 6, 2024
Donna Lee Marie Hasemeier (Garner), age 78, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Donna was born December 19, 1945 to the late Leslie Arthur and Rozalia Mary (Howard) Garner in St. Louis, Missouri. Donna worked as a childcare provider for many years in her home and worked outside the...
