Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Dexter Ricardo Oates
Feb 28, 2023
On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, Dexter Ricardo Oates of Bonne Terre, Missouri died suddenly at the age of 36 years old. Dexter was born to Rudolph and Alice Oates on January 19, 1987, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dexter was a loving son, brother, uncle, cousin, mentor, and friend. He was generous, curious, intelligent, and a faithful Christian.
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Eva Mae Barton
Feb 26, 2023
Eva Mae Barton, 75, of Bonne Terre passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. Eva was born Friday, January 16, 1948, in Bonne Terre, to the late Virgil A. and Bertha L. (Parks) Gowen.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Larry Joe Barton; siblings, Anna (Gowen)...
Diana Martin
Feb 26, 2023
Diana Martin, 72, of Mineral Point, passed away February 26, 2023, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. She was born March 29, 1950, in Bonne Terre, to the late Harold Paul and Naomi Ruth (Ames) Steinmetz. Diana attended the Assembly of God Church in Irondale. She was a member of Eagles Lodge in Desloge and enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, playing Bingo...
Janet Lashley
Feb 24, 2023
Janet Lashley, 75, of Desloge, passed away February 24, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, into the arms of her savior, with her family by her side. She was born March 4, 1947, in Bonne Terre, to the late Waldo and Ethel (Buxton) Weible. Janet was a homemaker and a faithful member of Parkview Free Will Baptist Church in Desloge.
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Arlene Jackson
Feb 20, 2023
Geneva Arlene Jackson, 76, of Farmington passed away February 20, 2023 at The Baptist Home in Ironton, MO. She was born May 5, 1946 in Kansas City, MO to the late Leslie P. and Wilma G. (Tripp) Matheis. Arlene was a member of the First Baptist Church of Farmington for many years. She served as the Children’s Choir Director, taught...
Bill Nobles
Feb 20, 2023
Bill Nobles, 55, of Bonne Terre, passed away February 20, 2023, at his home surrounded by the ones who loved him. He was born December 27, 1967, in St. Louis to the late William Henry Nobles and Janet (Spradling) Allgeyer. Bill was a member of the Oak Bridge Community Church in Arnold. He was a huge St. Louis Blues Hockey...
Sherry Brewer
Feb 19, 2023
Sherry Brewer, 64, of Leadwood, passed away February 19, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born March 23, 1958, in Potosi, to the late Paul and Wilma (Brown) Brewer. Sherry loved spending time with friends and family, taking care of her beloved dogs, but most of all being a grammy to Xander.
She was preceded in...
Myrtle Conway
Feb 19, 2023
Myrtle Marie Conway, 87, of Farmington passed away February 19, 2023 at Southbrook Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born April 8, 1935 in Bonne Terre to the late Oscar Franklin “Minch” and Lenora Bell (Weir) Pierce. Myrtle was a member of Happy Grove Church of God in Bonne Terre. She had a giving heart and was always willing to...
Shelley Ann Gowen
Feb 18, 2023
Shelley Gowen, 41, of Bonne Terre passed away surrounded by her family Saturday, February 18, 2023, at her residence. She was born February 12, 1982, in Gallatin, Montana to Vernon A. Gowen and Linda K. Jarvis. Shelley enjoyed writing and being an LPN, and spending time with her family.
Shelley is survived by her loving children, Austin Stevens (Cassie), Breyanna...
Loretta Gail Barbey
Feb 16, 2023
Loretta Gail Barbey, 69, of Bonne Terre passed away surrounded by her family Thursday, February 16, 2023, at her residence. She was born Saturday, August 15, 1953, in St. Louis, to the late Billy Ray and June (Black) Cauley. Loretta was a proud member of the Fairview Baptist Church in Bonne Terre; she enjoyed spending time with her church family,...
Eleanor Ann Eckl
Feb 16, 2023
Eleanor Ann (Sisler) (McVey) Eckl passed peacefully February 16, 2023. Ann was born June 26, 1938, to Charles William Sisler and Doris Lillian (Hutchison) Sisler in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Ann is preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Bill Sisler; step-mother, Marlyn J. Sisler; and husband, Gary Eckl.
Ann was graced with many qualities, but the ones that struck...
Barbara Jean Boyd
Feb 15, 2023
Barbara Jean Boyd, 72, of Farmington, passed away February 15, 2023 at Camelot Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born June 7, 1950 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Eugene and Barbara Ann (Eveland) Greco. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Boyd; and sister, Judith Ann Greco.
Barbara had a career caring for others as...
Jim Henson
Feb 14, 2023
Jim Henson, 78, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. He was born Saturday, December 30, 1944 in Bonne Terre, Missouri. He owned and operated Jim Henson construction company for over 45 years as a concrete contractor.
Jim was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping. Most of all he loved spending...
Joyce White
Feb 13, 2023
Joyce White, 84, of Desloge, passed away February 13, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born July 29, 1938, in Mitchell, to the late Floyd and Jessie (Sedgewick) Dunn. Joyce was a member of United Assembly of God Church in Gumbo. She was an avid reader and loved to sing old gospel hymns. In her...
John L. Jennings
Feb 13, 2023
John Lewis Jennings, 64, of Doe Run passed away February 13, 2023. He was born March 21, 1958 in Bonne Terre to the late James G. and Edna L. (Wigger) Jennings. He was a member of the Foothills Car Club. His passion was working on cars. He will be remembered as someone who was always willing to help anyone in...
Debbie Greenfield
Feb 13, 2023
Deborah “Debbie” Lee Greenfield, 70, of Desloge, peacefully went to be with Jesus, surrounded by the comfort of her family on February 13, 2023. Debbie was born December 12, 1952, in Homestead, Florida to the late Hubert Beugnot and the late Uldine (Faircloth) Ferguson.
Debbie loved helping people and worked as a nurse until her illness. She loved to...
Richard Louis Morrow
Feb 13, 2023
Richard Louis Morrow, 80, of Farmington passed away February 13, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born April 27, 1942 in Arnold, MO to the late Robert and Hazel (Sikes) Morrow. Richard proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Farmington. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and was...
William Joseph Funke, Jr.
Feb 8, 2023
It’s with heavy hearts we announce the death of William Joseph Funke, Jr., who was born Thursday, April 28, 1938 in Wellston, Missouri, William was born to the late William Joseph and Vesta (Vessel) Funke, Sr. He passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.
William owned and operated a Landscape business for many years, he was a...
Nova Lyn Marie Ballard
Feb 7, 2023
Nova Lyn Marie Ballard, age, 1 month 17 days, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, into the arms of Jesus at her home in Fredericktown. She was born on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, in Farmington to Eric Ballard and Macey Haynes.
Nova had the prettiest dark blue eyes and was just starting to smile. She loved being cuddled...
Dave "Cobby" Caldwell
Feb 6, 2023
Dave “Cobby” Caldwell, 83, of Desloge, formerly of Elvins, passed away peacefully Monday, February 6, 2023, at Camelot Nursing Center in Farmington. He was born Tuesday, June 30, 1939, in Elvins, to the late Raymond George “Cobby”s and Esther Emma (Rinke) Caldwell.
Dave is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Rae Ann (Highley) Caldwell; children, Michael Shawn Caldwell...
