Obituaries

Jul 26, 2024

Cecelia Ann Eaton (Annie) 69, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 in Bonne Terre, Missouri, at St. Joe Manor, surrounded by her loved ones, Connie (David) Dickerson as well as Cathy Martin. She entered this world on Friday, July 30, 1954 in Newburyport. Massachusetts.

 Annie was known for her vibrant personality and dedication to her work as a CNA, having...

Jul 26, 2024

Patsy Forrester, age 87, of Leadwood, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on Tuesday, April 27, 1937, in Cantwell to the late Bryan Dewey and Ruby Beatrice (Wood) Gibson.

Patsy was a devoted homemaker who loved taking care of her family. She enjoyed cooking and tending to her flower beds. She...

Jul 25, 2024

Jessica L Cox, age 40 of Cape Girardeau, Missouri passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Jackson Manor in Jackson, Missouri surrounded by her children and loved ones. She was born on March 26, 1984, in Heidelberg, Germany, to Russell Lee and Lola Ann (Thompson) Cox.

She and her siblings grew up in...

Jul 25, 2024

Nancy Ann Zoellner, 81, of Crystal City passed away July 25, 2024 at Cedarhurst Assisted Living. She was born May 8, 1943 in Farmington to the late Hughes Wesley and Esther (White) Pratt. Nancy was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church of Farmington. She was a special education teacher for many years at Crystal City Elementary School. She was...

Jul 24, 2024

Larry Salings, 84, of Park Hills, passed away July 24, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He was born November 25, 1939, in Brookland, AR, to the late Jewel and Hazel Juanita (Elder) Salings. Larry was a member of the First Church of God in Leadwood and enjoyed going fishing, singing at church, but most of all he loved...

Jul 24, 2024

Sharon Kay Berry, 76 of Farmington passed away July 24, 2024 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born May 8, 1948 in Ironton, MO to the late John Ferrell and Bessie Lillian (Roe) Buchanan. Sharon was a member of the First Baptist Church of DeLassus. She also attended Three Rivers Baptist Church for many years. Sharon was a...

Jul 22, 2024

Michael “Mike” Wayne Cox of Middlebrook, Missouri passed away July 22, 2024 at his residence at the age of 74 years. He was born July 3, 1950 in Parma, Missouri the son of the late Willard Wilson and Opal Irene (Richards) Cox. Michael is survived by his three children: Sandra Watz (Patrick) of Festus, Missouri, Melanie Keena (Paul) of Dexter,...

Jul 21, 2024

Kim Hardy, age 53, of Farmington, passed away unexpectedly while vacationing in Wyoming on Sunday, July 21, 2024. She was born on Sunday, January 24, 1971, in Farmington to Robert Lee and Brenda May (Barton) Hardy I. 

Kim was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Robert Leon and Betty Jean Hardy and maternal grandparents, Russell and Florence Barton.

Kim's professional life...

Jul 20, 2024

Les Embry, 78, of DeSoto, passed away peacefully July 20, 2024. He was born in Sikeston, Missouri, on September 12, 1945, to the late James Wallace and Lenoka Belle (Arbuckle) Embry. Les was a member of the Bonne Terre Church of Christ. 

Les proudly served his country as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne in the United States Army. He was...

Jul 19, 2024

Cherish Lynn Wright, age 49, of University City, Missouri, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, in Bellefontaine, Missouri. due to injuries from an auto accident. She was born on February 20, 1975, in Clayton, Missouri, to Richard Lee and Deborah Irene (Gipson) Wagner.

On March 13, 2015, in Fredericktown, Missouri she was united in...

Jul 19, 2024

William (Bill) Jesse Reed, 70, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away July 19, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Bonne Terre, June 7, 1954, to the late Woodrow Wilson and Dorothy Pearl (Boland) Reed. Bill was a member of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, and the Masonic Lodge in Columbia, MO.

Bill had a long and varied career...

Jul 19, 2024

Randell Burch, 87, of Park Hills, passed away July 19, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Mitchell, Missouri, on May 13, 1937, to the late John and Grace (McClain) Burch. Randell was a member of First Church of God in Leadwood. He was an elder and a deacon for many years. Randell worked...

Jul 19, 2024

Jason Todd “J.T.” Warren passed away surrounded by family on July 19, 2024, at the age of 50 years. He was born August 20, 1973, the youngest son of Charles LaVerne and Vivian Elane (Toppins) Warren of Park Hills, Missouri. In addition to his parents, J.T. is survived by his longtime partner, Tricia Ann Cobb and their son, Liam Quinn...

Jul 18, 2024

Angela Sue Brown, age 55, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at her home in Park Hills, Missouri. She was born on July 23, 1968, in St. Louis, Missouri to Jerome and Donna Kay (Brewington) Wentz.

On December 31, 1986, in House Springs, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Jim Edward Brown, he...

Jul 17, 2024

Michelle Patrice Lee, age 70, of Farmington, Missouri (formerly of Lesterville, Missouri) passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born on February 19, 1954, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to William Henry and Patricia Anne (Yingst) Kalicki.

She is survived by her three daughters – Rebecca "Becky"...

Jul 17, 2024

Geraldine “Geri” Smith Poucher, 68 of Farmington, formerly of Bonne Terre, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Presbyterian Manor. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre. 

 Born on Saturday, March 10, 1956 in Driedorf, Germany to her loving parents, Bronce and Theresia “Rosie” (Lindner) Smith. 

 In her earlier years Geri enjoyed bowling, ceramics, cross stitching,...

Jul 14, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Yvonica "Vonnie" Waldrop, at the age of 61. Vonnie, born on January 1, 1963, tragically departed from us on July 14, 2024, due to a motorcycle accident. She was the cherished daughter of Brian Feiner and Marty Ashby, now resting peacefully with them in heaven.

Vonnie's life was a testament...

Jul 14, 2024

Cheryl A. Jones, 65, of Ironton passed away July 14, 2024 at Kindred Hospital St. Louis South. She was born January 26, 1959 in St. Louis to the late Milton Nicholas and Dorothy Marie (Coleman) Singer. Cheryl was a member of the First Baptist Church of DeLassus. She enjoyed camping, hunting and sitting in the river. She loved spending time...

Jul 14, 2024

Marilyn June (Miller) Hulsey, of Arcadia, Missouri passed away on July 14, 2024, in Pilot Knob, Missouri at the age of 88 years. She was born June 1, 1936, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri the daughter of the late Payton and Hazel (Kurre) Miller of Oak Ridge, Missouri. On July 24, 1960, she was united in marriage to Orville Dean Hulsey...

Jul 13, 2024

Tamarra “Kay” (Schrum) Smith, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Camelot Nursing Center in Farmington, from complications of COPD. She was 77 years 10 months and 16 days old. She was Boxie and Velma Schrum’s youngest daughter. She has been reunited with her parents and her nieces; Andrea Crook and Shana Le...