Obituaries

Oct 4, 2023

Alden Dean Sebastian, Jr., 75, of Ironton, passed away October 4, 2023, at NHC Healthcare in Desloge. He was born December 13, 1947, in Ironton to the late Alden D. Sebastian, Sr. and Lois (Seal) Sebastian. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Lois Boertlein.

Alden proudly served his country in the United States Army. He...

Oct 3, 2023

Charles Dennis Keown, age 66, of Desloge, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Friday, September 20, 1957, in Bonne Terre to the late George and Lois (Roney) Keown he was also preceded in death by a brother Mike Keown.

Charles was a member of the East Side Church...

Oct 2, 2023

Dolores Anita (Forshee) Penberthy, 90, of Leadwood, passed away October 2, 2023, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born June 30, 1933, in Leadwood to the late Marvin and Lucille (Newcomb) Forshee. Dolores was a member of the First Baptist Church of Desloge. She loved playing the piano and organ and played for many years at the...

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Sep 29, 2023

Victoria “Vicky” Irene Strubberg, 76, of Bonne Terre, passed away surrounded by her family Friday, September 29, 2023, at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. She was born Thursday, March 13, 1947 in St. Louis, to the late Louie and Opal (Miner) Pethoud. Vicky was a member of the Faith Cowboy Church in Desloge; She enjoyed drinking coffee, sewing, loved watching the...

Sep 27, 2023

Mike Branson, 80, of Park Hills, passed away September 27, 2023, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. He was born April 30, 1943, in St. Louis. Mike served his country in the United States Army, which he retired from after 24 years. He was very proud of his commitment to his country. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing computer games...

Sep 23, 2023

George Michael “Mike” Williams, Sr. 73, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023. He was born Sunday, May 14, 1950, in Bonne Terre, to the late Thomas J. and Nellie R. (Center) Williams. Mike proudly served his country in the United States Army and served time in Vietnam. He was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church in...

Sep 23, 2023

Wendell “Pete” Byrd, age 81, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Pete was born on Friday, January 9, 1942, in Cantwell to the late Homer and Rosemary (Thomere) Byrd. He was also preceded in death by his son, David Abney and a sister Brenda Rose Harrison.

Pete served his...

Sep 19, 2023

Sep 19, 2023

James D. Baldwin, age 79, of Ironton, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Cedarhurst Assisted Living in Farmington. He was born on Monday, January 17, 1944, in Ironton, Missouri, to the late James Richard and Maudra (Smith) Baldwin. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, John Baldwin; and sister Sue Clark.

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Sep 15, 2023

Lavern “Granny” Eleanor (Beel) Winebarger, 90, of Farmington passed away September 15, 2023, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. She was born December 12, 1932, in Glennon, Missouri to the late Geroge Alfred and Emma (Laurentius) Beel.

Lavern was a homemaker and loved writing poems. She also enjoyed playing cards, reading romance and western novels but most of all she enjoyed...

Sep 11, 2023

David Gene Payne, of Bonne Terre, passed away at St. Joe Manor Nursing Facility on Monday, September 11, 2023 at the age of 71. He was born Sunday, February 03, 1952 in St. Louis, to the late, Woodrow and Rebecca (Overlease) Payne. In addition to his, parents he was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister. He...

Sep 10, 2023

Joe Tatham, 66, of Park Hills, passed away September 10, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.  He was born September 19, 1956, in St. Louis, to the late Cecil and Agnes (Vitale) Tatham.  Joe was of Catholic faith and was a member of Steelworkers Local 39, out of St. Louis.  He enjoyed baseball, football, blues and Motown music.  Joe...

Sep 9, 2023

Joseph Al Cain, of Irondale, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his residence on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the age of 56. He was born Wednesday, May 10, 1967 in Potosi, to the late Al and Mary (Boyer) Cain. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Brenda Ledbetter and Irene...