Obituaries

May 24, 2023

J.R., 60, of Bonne Terre, passed away May 24, 2023.  He was born April 8, 1963, in St. Louis, to the late Delmar Lee and Betty Mae (Ernie) Morris, Sr.  J.R. enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors and riding his bike, but most of all, he loved being with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Anna...

May 23, 2023

Kathy Rawson, 54, of Bonne Terre passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She was born Tuesday, September 10, 1968, in St. Louis to the late James Ohno and Margaret Ann (Mabery) Pyeatt.

Kathy was a proud member of the Flat River Church of God. She enjoyed serving her community at the...

May 22, 2023

Kyle Weible, 40, of Bonne Terre passed away Monday, May 22, 2023, at his residence. He was born Tuesday, October 5, 1982, in Festus to Steve Weible and Kelly Penberthy.

Kyle enjoyed the outdoors, flying drones, gardening and collecting baseball cards.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Brenda Hosking, Dean Penberthy, Waldo and Ethel Weible; one cousin, Brian...

May 21, 2023

Reva (Goodwin) Anderson, age 92, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 21, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Reva was born in Faulkner County, Arkansas on Monday, August 25, 1930 to the late James and Elma (Coble) Goodwin.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband John Edward Anderson,...

May 21, 2023

Lois Ann Meyer, age 85, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Parkland Heath Center in Bonne Terre, surrounded by her loved ones. Lois Ann was born in Bonne Terre, on Monday, February 22, 1938 to the late William Herman and Lois Alma (Jones) Meyer.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

May 20, 2023

Denea Martin, age 51, of Park Hills, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at her residence.  She was born on Tuesday, January 18, 1972, in St. Francois County, Missouri to the late Robert and Brenda (Davis) Martin.

Denea enjoyed making crafts and going swimming. She was known to love her dogs, Bailey, Bella, Mazie and Duke along with...

May 18, 2023

Jim Yount, 72, of Park Hills, passed away May 18, 2023, at Parkland Health Center South in Farmington.  He was born August 6, 1950, in Heber Springs, Arkansas, to the late Boyce Andrew and Nellie (Murphree) Yount.  He was a member of the Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church in Park Hills and very involved with church activities.  Jim was the...

May 18, 2023

Alma Jean Pinkley, better known as “Grandma Pink” 93, of Desloge, passed away May 18, 2023, at her residence.  She was born January 29, 1930, in Bismarck, to the late Tony and Rose (Hasty) Helvey.  Alma Jean was a member of the Gospel Light Free Will Baptist Church in Bonne Terre.  She enjoyed playing on her iPad, reading the Bible...

May 17, 2023

Doris Jean Conley Arms, our dear wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on May 17, 2023, at the age of 86. Doris was born on February 6, 1937 in Cookeville, Tennessee. She was the first person in her family to attend college. She studied nursing while enrolled in Berea College in Berea, Kentucky where she met her future husband.

Doris...

May 15, 2023

Mary Vickery, 82, of Park Hills, formerly of St. Louis, passed away May 15, 2023, at NHC Healthcare in Desloge.  She was born March 29, 1941, in St. Louis, to the late Charles and Clara (Zaiz) Bock.  Mary enjoyed adult coloring books and being social whether in person or on social media.

She was preceded in death by her parents;...

May 13, 2023

Robert “Rob” D. Moore, 69, of Bonne Terre passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023. He was born Wednesday, March 31, 1954 in Gideon, Missouri to the late Gilbert “Jack” and Barbara (Cluck) Moore. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

Rob retired as a truck driver for Fred Weber. He was a member of the Veterans organization...

May 13, 2023

Jane Weible, 77, of Bonne Terre, passed away May 13, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born April 28, 1946, to the late Everett and Alice (McCrorey) Bowen.  Jane was a member of the Bonne Terre Church of God and was very active in the choir as well as the youth groups.  She was very...

May 13, 2023

Surrounded by her family, Dorris June Gillam, age 82, of Ashland Missouri formerly of Desloge, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023. She was born to Irvin and Audrey (Smith) Wisdom.  She was preceded in death by her parents; children Dorinda June Gillam, Curtis Kermit Gillam, Lucinda Mae Gillam, and Kermit Leslie Gillam; siblings Myrna Faulkner and Joanne Wade.

Dorris...

May 12, 2023

May 11, 2023

Anthony (Tony) Laine Rolls of Arcadia, Missouri passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family after his sudden diagnosis and hard-fought battle with cancer on Thursday, May 11, 2023. He leaves behind his loving wife Pamela Kugel-Rolls of nearly 37 years and their two adult children: Joshua Rolls of Forsyth, MO and Rebecca Weaver, husband Kevin Weaver,...

May 11, 2023

Jesse Blain Pierce, age 22, of St. Louis formerly of Sikeston, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on Thursday, December 28, 2000.

Jesse recently converted to Catholicism. He loved gaming, Lego’s, animation, drawing, playing his electric guitar and collecting YUGIOH cards.  Jesse was...

May 10, 2023

Vivian Jane Marler, 1 year old, passed away at St. Louis Children’s hospital surrounded by family and close friends. She was born on May 9th, 2022 and passed peacefully and unexpectedly on May 10th, 2023.

Those who met Vivi were instantly taken with her absolutely adorable smile, infectious giggle, her big, bright blue eyes, and bald head. She loved to...

May 9, 2023

Henry “Wayne” Pratte, 74, of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Parkland Health Center in Bonne Terre. He was born Sunday, January 16, 1949 in Bonne Terre to the late Henry and Mary (Nash) Pratte. He was also preceded in death by his siblings Pete Griffin, Connie Brewer, Norma Pettus, Bessie Borchers, Mabel Zimmermann, Rose Neel and...

May 7, 2023

Sheila Lawson, 62, of Bonne Terre passed away surrounded by her family Sunday, May 7, 2023, at St. Joe Manor. She was born Thursday, February 16, 1961, in Bonne Terre to Earl and Nancy (Christopher) Lawson.

In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her grandparents; Edward James, Ruby Belle (Pope) Christopher.

Sheila is survived by...

May 5, 2023

Riley Michael Rose, 24, of Farmington passed away May 5, 2023. He was born September 4, 1998 in St. Charles, MO to Michael and Angela (Tournbaugh) Rose. Riley enjoyed spending time outdoors and especially loved to go fishing, camping and ATV riding. Most of all, he loved spending time with his daughter, Sophia.

He was preceded in death by his...