Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Eva Marie Durey
Jun 18, 2024
Eva Marie Durey, age 92 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Center in Fredericktown. She was born on February 2, 1932, in Illinois to Frank Chalen and Ethel Mae (Blood) Nihells.
On June 17, 1967, she was united in marriage to Pastor Daren Clayton Durey, he...
Betty Ray Ford
Jun 18, 2024
Betty Ray Ford of Annapolis, Missouri passed away June 18, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 24, 1927 in Bunker, Missouri the daughter of the late William Henry and Virginia Lela (Warfel) Light. On September 28, 1946, she was united in marriage to John Wesley Ford, and they shared seventy-seven years together. To...
Carroll Sue Williams
Jun 18, 2024
Carroll Sue Williams of Ironton, Missouri passed away June 18, 2024 in Fredericktown, Missouri at the age of 81 years. She was born December 15, 1942, in Goodland, Missouri, the daughter of the late Henry D. Turner and Lucy Mae (Keith) Turner. Carroll is survived by her husband of 51 years, Donald Gene Williams of Ironton, Missouri. She is also...
Lonnie R. Newberry
Jun 17, 2024
Lonnie Newberry, 77, of Desloge, passed away June 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by those who loved him. He was born September 6, 1946, in Bonne Terre, to the late Albert and Eunice (Spray) Newberry.
Lonnie was a Christian and served his country in the United States Army. He was a former member of the Mineral Area Elks Lodge #2583...
Robert "Bob" Lee Sale
Jun 16, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Robert Lee Sale 76, of Bonne Terre, Sunday, June 16, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in St. Louis on Tuesday, December 30, 1947, to the late Robert Sale, Virginia (Lichterman) Noonan and beloved stepfather Charles Noonan. He lived a vibrant life...
Pearl Roux
Jun 14, 2024
Pearl Roux, 98, of Desloge, passed away June 14, 2024, at Country Meadows in Park Hills. She was born August 24, 1925, in River Mines, to the late John and Garnetta (Comte) Hahn. She was a devout member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills. Pearl enjoyed working word searches and 1000 pieces jigsaw puzzles, well into her...
Sally Sue Pense
Jun 10, 2024
Sally Sue Pense age 77 passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024, at her home in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on March 2, 1947, in Fredericktown to Theodore Milburn and Margaret Leah (Swofford) Wright.
On September 30, 1965, in Fredericktown she was united in marriage to Robert Gene Pense, he preceded her in death...
Bonnie Herald
Jun 10, 2024
Bonnie Herald, 83, of Park Hills, passed away June 10, 2024, peacefully with loving family around her. She was born May 2, 1941, in Bonne Terre, to the late Ernest and Belva (Black) Boyer. Bonnie was a member of the Open Door Baptist Church in Desloge. For many years, Bonnie dedicated her time to Emma Willard College as their...
Christene Barton
Jun 9, 2024
Christene Rhowena Barton, 100, of Wildwood, MO passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Wednesday, May 28, 1924, to the late Colbert Alvin & Elocia (Harmon) Ferrell. In addition to her parents, Christene is preceded in death by her loving husband, Lowell Leroy Barton; son, Verney F. Parton; grandson,...
Sharon Leona Cole
Jun 9, 2024
Sharon Leona Cole, 78, of Farmington, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sunday, May 12, 1946, to the late Orville LaRose and Helen (Keay) Dalton. Sharon will forever be remembered for her love of playing bingo and cherished moments spent with her family and grandchildren. Her...
Paul Bingham Gilmore
Jun 6, 2024
Paul Bingham Gilmore, age 73, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at his home in Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on June 20, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio to Robert Bingham and Mildred "Meg" Elsie (Gerber) Gilmore.
On February 9, 1977, in Clayton, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Patricia Sue Willard, she survives...
Charles "Chuck" Toppins
Jun 5, 2024
Charles Arthur Toppins, known to everyone as "Chuck", passed away June 5, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 1, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late William Arthur and Nellie "Louise" (Hamilton) Toppins. Chuck is survived by four of his loving sisters: Vivian Warren ("Bernie") of Park Hills, Missouri, Ruth...
Judy Parmeley
Jun 3, 2024
Judy Parmeley, 78, of Cedar Hill, passed away June 3, 2024, at Mercy South in St. Louis. She was born September 29, 1945, in Flat River, to the late Perry and Lorene (Politte) Hamor. Judy was of Baptist faith. She was employed at Rite Point Pen Company in Fenton as manager until retiring after 25 plus years of dedicated service....
Beth Harrington
Jun 2, 2024
Beth Harrington, 65, of Bismarck, passed away June 2, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born November 25, 1958, in Bonne Terre, to the late Don “Baldy” and Dorothy “Dot” (Nicholson) Cassidy. Beth was the former manager of Casey’s General Store in Elvins. She loved traveling, shopping, gambling and Christmas was her favorite...
Roger Neil Maples Jr.
May 31, 2024
Roger Neil Maples Jr. of Ironton passed away May 31, 2024 in Pilot Knob, Missouri at the age of 54 years. He was born April 4, 1970 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Roger Neil Maples Sr. and Dolores (McDonald) Maples of Ironton. In addition to his mother, Roger is survived by his five children: Alicia Maples...
Fern Sebastian
May 30, 2024
Fern Sebastian, 93, of Park Hills, passed away May 30, 2024, at Country Meadows in Park Hills. She was born December 28, 1930, in Desloge, to the late Steve Allen and Hazel Belle (Weiler) Rosener. Fern was a proud 1948 graduate of Elvins High School and dedicated member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in...
Mary Louise Westerfield
May 29, 2024
Mary Louise Westerfield, age 87 of Poplar Bluff, Missouri (formerly of St. Louis) passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born on February 16, 1937, in Paris, Arkansas to Henry and Bernice (Garne) Cotton.
On June 14, 1958, in Arkansas, she was united in marriage to Dr....
Jeannie Marie Walker
May 29, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jeannie Marie Walker, born on Tuesday, February 12, 1980, in Farmington, MO. She peacefully departed this world on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Jeannie was a beloved, daughter, mother, sister, and friend. Jeannie was known for her love of animals, particularly her cherished pets, her passion...
John Lavern Gannon
May 29, 2024
John Lavern Gannon of Boss, Missouri passed away May 29, 2024 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 82 years. He was born November 20, 1941 in Murphysboro, Illinois the son of the late John William and Mary Pearl (Calahan) Gannon. John is survived by his son: Shane Gannon and wife, Nikki of Belleview, Missouri, his daughter; Anna Reed...
Richard Odell Stanfill, Sr.
May 28, 2024
Richard Odell Stanfill, Sr., of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born on Sunday, March 10, 1940, in St. Louis, MO to the late Odell and Nettie Louise (Gamblin) Stanfill. Richard was a loyal member of the Mercy and Truth Fellowship Church in Bonne Terre. He found immense joy...
