Obituaries

Jun 27, 2023

Terry Gowen, age 65, of Bonne Terre, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at his residence. He was born on Monday, June 16, 1958, in De Soto to the late Glenn and Shirley Jean (Moses) Gowen.

Terry owned and operated Valle Auto Sales in Bonne Terre for over 25 years. He loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and...

Jun 26, 2023

Nile E. Meyer. 89, passed away peacefully Monday, June 26, 2023 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Home in Farmington. He was born in Okawville, Illinois, on Thursday, October 26, 1933 to the late Henry and Hilda (Randoll) Meyer. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre, Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, volunteered at Habitat...

Jun 25, 2023

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, pastor, patriot and friend, Herb McMillian, passed on to his heavenly home June 25, 2023.

Born on January 17, 1931, Herb grew up in the Marquand and Fredericktown areas and attended schools in both Madison and St. Francois counties. As a young man, in addition to playing on several baseball teams, he established and operated...

Jun 24, 2023

Buddy Nelson, 66, formerly of DeSoto, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at his residence in French Village. He was born Sunday, April 7 1957 in St. Louis, to Edward Russell Sr. and Vivian Arlene (Wideman) Nelson. Buddy was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Lisa Nelson. Buddy served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member...

Jun 21, 2023

Joyce Jackson, 89, of Desloge, passed away June 21, 2023, at her home.  She was born September 14, 1933, in Roxana, Illinois, to the late Henry Ernst and Elsie Elizabeth (Mettler) Rethorn.  Joyce enjoyed quilting, crossword puzzles and casinos.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leonard “Pete” Jackson; five brothers and two sisters.

Joyce is survived by...

Jun 21, 2023

Robert “Bob” Wayne Young, 70 of Valle Mines, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Mercy-Jefferson Hospital in Festus. He was born in St. Louis, Sunday, December 21, 1952, to the late Willis G. and Elsie C. (Boyd) Young. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army; he attended Grace Way Ministries Church in Farmington. Bob worked for...

Jun 20, 2023

Leonard Keller, 89, of Bonne Terre, passed away June 20, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born July 30, 1933, in Durham, MO to the late Leonard Arthur Randolph and Mary Alma (Daniels) Keller.  Leonard was drafted into the United States Army where he served his country for 2 years, during the Korean War.  He...

Jun 19, 2023

Ken Bolton, 75, of Farmington, passed away June 19, 2023 at his home.  He was born November 28, 1947, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Kenneth Ray and Genevieve (McGovern) Bolton, Sr. Ken also is preceded in death by fur babies; Tiger, Boots, Scruffy (love of his life, besides Janice), and Zoey. Ken served his country in the United States...

Jun 16, 2023

Evelyn L. Slinkard, 70, of Ste. Genevieve, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born Saturday, January 24, 1953, in Bonne Terre, to the late Ralph “Diddle” Bess and Shirley (Beauchamp) Pierce. She was of Baptist faith. Evelyn enjoyed camping, fishing, crocheting, working crosswords puzzles, but most of all she loved her family and her...

Jun 8, 2023

Franklin Dean Pinkston, 82, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born Wednesday, July 17, 1940 in Farmington, to the late Curtis and Lottie (Byington) Pinkston. He was a member of the VFW Post 6883 in Bonne Terre. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...

Jun 8, 2023

Jimmey L. Hampton, of Bonne Terre passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the age of 80. He was born in Flat River, on Tuesday, July 21, 1942, to the late Fred and Myrtle (Sedgwick) Hampton. He was also preceded in death by several siblings.

Jim served his country in the United States Navy. He enjoyed welding, singing, fishing, grilling...

Jun 1, 2023

Steve Cross, 64, of Poplar Bluff formerly of Arcadia Valley, passed away June 1, 2023 in Poplar Bluff. He was born July 3, 1958, in Farmington, to Martin and Irma (Penberthy) Cross. Steve and Jean moved to Poplar Bluff in 2016 after retiring from careers in education. Steve taught in the Arcadia Valley, Bismarck, and North County School districts. He...

May 31, 2023

On May 31, 2023, Lori Dickerson was called home by her Lord and Savior, whom she loved deeply. She was born July 26, 1971, in Matthews, MO to the late Lloyd “Jerry” and Frankie Mae (Jones) Hicks. She attended Primrose Baptist Church in Bonne Terre.

Lori had a servant’s heart and touched many lives. She was steadfast in her faith...

May 30, 2023

May 28, 2023

Mr. Van G. Detring, passed away at his Farmington residence on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at the age of 94 years. Van was born in Farmington, Missouri on Monday, March 11, 1929, to the late Conrad F. and Grace (Graham) Detring. Also preceding in death, was his loving wife, Alma “Jean” (Haney) Detring in 2010; and his 3 brothers, Donald...

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May 25, 2023

Mary Reinbold, 83, of Valles Mines, passed away May 25, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones.  She was born September 16, 1939, in Bonne Terre, to the late Robert Lee and Irene Elsie (Griffin) Dearing.  Mary was a member of the Calvary Tabernacle in Arnold.  She enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, gardening, cleaning, and watching John Wayne movies and...

May 25, 2023

Frank Sutherland, 80, of Doe Run passed away May 25, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri. Frank was born July 15, 1942, in Three Rivers, to the late Clifton Aron and Opal (Pinkston) Sutherland.

Frank was an avid gardener. He loved the outdoors, nature, feeding and watching birds, raising cattle, but most of all, his true love was...

May 25, 2023

Ann Marshall, 73, of Bonne Terre, passed away May 25, 2023.  She was born May 5, 1950, in Knob Lick, to the late Everett and Lora (Moore) Marshall.  She was also preceded in death by brothers; John Marshall, Roy Marshall, Virgil Marshall; and sister, Sadie Bible. Ann loved spending time with her beloved schnauzer, Bud.

She is survived by her...