Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Ronald "Ron" David Prater
Jan 8, 2024
Ronald David Prater, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2024 at the age of 69. He was born on Thursday, April 22, 1954, in St. Louis to Cecil David and the late Elizabeth Loretta (Sanders) Prater.
He dedicated his life to serving his country in the United States Army as a Helicopter mechanic, retiring after 22 years of service,...
James Hartman
Jan 8, 2024
James Hartman, 60, of Park Hills, passed away January 8, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. He was born November 4, 1963, in Springfield, IL, to Patricia Bader. James volunteered at the VFW in Farmington and was a member of the Norman L. Rigdon Post #5896 Auxiliary. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, and going to dirt...
Eileen Ann Lammers
Jan 7, 2024
Eileen Ann (Koch) Lammers 79, of Farmington, passed away January 7, 2024, at Southbrook in Farmington. She was born July 12, 1944, in St. Louis Missouri, to the late Karl and Vera (Leibrich) Koch. Eileen was preceded in death by her parents; two grandsons, George Nash and Daniel Nash; granddaughter, Harley Lawson; and great-grandbaby, Landon. She enjoyed sewing, crafts and...
Sally Morris
Jan 6, 2024
Sally Morris, 93, of Leadwood, passed away January 6, 2024, at NHC Healthcare in Desloge. She was born December 31, 1930, in Taft, to the late Claude and Eula (Buffington) Kinsey.
Sally was a faithful member of Leadington Free Will Baptist Church, since 1985. Sally worked as a nurse’s aide for over 20 years. She had a nurturing heart...
Melba "Annie" Naes
Jan 5, 2024
Melba “Annie” Naes, 85, of Bridgeton, formerly of Leadwood, passed away January 5, 2024, at Mark Twain Manor in Bridgeton. She was born July 31, 1938, in Leadwood, to the late Vernon and Ethel (Surina) Bowen. Annie was a member of the First Baptist Church in Leadwood.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Orville Naes; and...
Kenneth Wilburn Nash
Jan 5, 2024
Kenneth Wilburn Nash, age 63, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Riverview at the Park Nursing Center in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, Kenny was born in Bonne Terre, on Monday July 11, 1960, to the late Wilburn W. and Elizabeth C. (Patterson) Nash. Kenny served his country in the United States Army Reserves.
He was preceded in death by...
Cecil Eugene Stone
Jan 3, 2024
Cecil Eugene Stone, age 95 of Marquand, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Claru DeVille Nursing & Rehab Center in Fredericktown. He was born on May 16, 1928, Patton, Missouri, to Arnold and Opal (Reagan) Stone.
On August 10, 1951, he was united in marriage to Jovata Jo Heitman, she preceded him...
Joyce Jean Davis
Jan 3, 2024
Joyce Jean Davis, age 77 of Alton, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Parkland Hospital in Farmington, Missouri. She was born on February 9, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri to Clarence Eugene and Phyllis Aunita (Heggs) Vanover.
On July 31, 1971, she was united in marriage to Thomas Joseph Davis "Joe", he...
Gloria Graves
Jan 3, 2024
Gloria Graves, 81, of Desloge, passed away January 3, 2024, at NHC in Desloge. She was born June 9, 1942, in Bonne Terre, to the late Marvin Ray and Nora Helen (Harris) Graves. Gloria was employed by Handi Craft in Bonne Terre until retiring after 40 years. She enjoyed working, sewing and spending time with her family.
She was preceded...
"Fred"
Jan 2, 2024
William Frederick Strand "Fred", age 90 passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at his home in Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on June 2, 1933, in Dinuba, California to Eric Frederick and Bertie Ellen (Ginn) Strand.
On May 29, 1956, in Tulare, California, he was united in marriage to Illa Mae Callison, she preceded...
Doris Ann Tinsley-Williams
Jan 2, 2024
Doris Ann Tinsley-Williams, age 71 passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at her home in Marble Hill, Missouri. She was born on October 20, 1952, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Emanuel Hurby and Meta Minnie (Moran) Barks.
She is survived by her daughter & son-in-law – Deborah & Chad Hollingsworth;
two grandchildren...
Gary Brandon
Jan 2, 2024
Gary Brandon, age 76, of Park Hills, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at NHC Healthcare in Desloge. Gary was born on Tuesday, January 22, 1946, in Piggott, Arkansas to the late Jerry Max Brandon and Wilma Gail (Brady) Brandon.
Gary served his country in the United States Navy. He went on to work as a rating clerk in...
Terry Montgomery
Dec 31, 2023
Terry Montgomery, 68 of Bonne Terre, passed away December 31, 2023, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. He was born December 1, 1955, in Fredericktown, Missouri to the late Stanford Thomas “Lightning” and Mildred Geraldine (LaGrand) Montgomery. Terry retired from his occupation in Telecommunications Management, to enjoy fishing, camping, building computers, but most of all, spending time with his grandchildren.
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Eula Faye Riney
Dec 28, 2023
Eula Faye Riney, age 86 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Center in Fredericktown. She was born on June 18, 1937, in Saco, Missouri to Phanon and Minnie Mae (Gipson) Rutherford.
She is survived by her two daughters – Tammy Riney and Treasa (Kenny) Lunsford; one grandson...
Irma Jean Weston-Lines
Dec 27, 2023
Irma Jean Weston-Lines, age 83 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Madison Medical Center in Fredericktown.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Wilson Funeral Home in Fredericktown with full military honors.
Interment will be at Jefferson Barracks at a...
May Thompson
Dec 27, 2023
May Thompson, age 94, of Eureka, formerly of Pevely, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at St. Andrews at Francis Place in Eureka. She was born on Tuesday, April 9, 1929, in St. Louis.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Arthur Thompson; daughter-in-law, Theresa Thompson; siblings, Ruth Kraft, Marie Stewart who raised...
