Obituaries

Dec 27, 2023

Dec 26, 2023

Kalob Douglas Watts, of Bismarck, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the age of twenty-one. He was born on January 4, 2002, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, to Franklin Douglas and Roberta Lynn (Willis) Watts.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters – Lyric (Raymond) Young, and Natasha Brooks;...

Dec 25, 2023

Betty Horton, 74, of Desloge, passed away December 25, 2023, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. She was born September 29, 1949, in Bonne Terre, to the late John and Delores (Johnson) Compton.

Betty married the love of her life on October 28, 1967, at the Cantwell Baptist Church in Cantwell. She was a member of the...

Dec 23, 2023

Jerry Shane Walker, 62 of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. He was born Wednesday, January 4, 1961, to the late James L. and Shirley (Cook) Walker. Jerry was a member of the GraceWay Church and LeadBelt Pentecostal Church.

Jerry enjoyed the great outdoors, fishing, hunting, camping, and participating...

Dec 23, 2023

Velda "Kay" Mauzy formerly of Ironton, Missouri passed away December 23, 2023, in Fredericktown, Missouri at the age of 77 years. She was born November 8, 1946 in Glover, Missouri the daughter of the late Ira and Georgia A. (Bone) Wadlow. Kay is survived by her two children: Kim Mauzy and his wife, Kaye of Fredericktown, Missouri, and Sondra "Sissy"...

Dec 22, 2023

Jennifer Brewer, 63, of Park Hills, passed away December 22, 2023, in St. Louis. She was born, March 8, 1960, in Bonne Terre, to the late Guy and Hilda (Smith) Clark. Jennifer worked at Trimfoot in Farmington, however her main job was being a mom to her daughter and a Nana to her grandchildren. She was a member of the...

Dec 22, 2023

Alice Pierce, 91, of Farmington, passed away peacefully, December 22, 2023, at Presbyterian Manor. She was born, September 21, 1932, in Leadwood, to the late Lemuel and Omah (Wells) Morris. Alice worked as an LPN at the old Bonne Terre Hospital and Medical Arts Clinic in Farmington. In her younger years, she loved sewing, making cards and videos. Alice’s pride...

Dec 22, 2023

Thomas Sales, 83, of Farmington passed away December 22, 2023 in Farmington. He was born September 21, 1940 in Farmington to the late George Sanford and Sadie (Gibson) Sales.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sherry Ann (King) Sales; two sons, Michael Thomas and Mark Steven Sales; and sister, Sadie Irene Cunningham.

Thomas is survived by...

Dec 21, 2023

Reggie “Parts” Jaco, 49, of Farmington, passed away December 21, 2023, at his residence. He was born December 26, 1973, in Bonne Terre, to Vernon Jaco and Beverly (Snowdell) Miller. Reggie was a member of the Patriot Guard Riders and Vice President of Gunners Lemc of Southeast Missouri. He enjoyed riding his trike, fishing, hunting, doing community service projects and...

Dec 21, 2023

Patricia Anna Radford, age 69, of Park Hills, passed away on December 21, 2023. at Phelps County Hospital surrounded by her family. Patsy was a member of the First Baptist Church of Leadwood. Patsy was born in Bonne Terre, to the late Lee Rawson and Anna (Marler) Rawson.

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

Dec 20, 2023

Deborah Ann Rumage "Debbie", age 69 passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at her home near Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on January 7, 1954, in Bonne Terre, Missouri to Denver Merrill and Jeanette (Propst) Gant.

On December 2, 1998, in Richardson, Texas, she was united in marriage to William Don Rumage,...

Dec 20, 2023

Virginia Berniece Hamblin, age 86 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at the Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Home in Fredericktown. She was born on March 28, 1937, in Fredericktown, to George Washington and Estella (Adams) Sample.

On May 14, 1955, in Tunica, Mississippi, she was united in marriage to Edgar Levi Hamblin,...

Dec 20, 2023

Dec 20, 2023

Raymond Brewer, 53, of Bismarck, passed away December 20, 2023. He was born June 13, 1970, in Farmington, to the late Harold and Lucille (LaRose) Brewer. Raymond enjoyed fishing, St. Francois County Raceway and was an avid country music listener. He had a great sense of humor and loved spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by...

Dec 19, 2023

Michael Charles Henson, age 72 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on June 16, 1951, in Rockford, Illinois to Normal Charles Henson Jr. and Alma Mae (Vandergriff) Henson.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one...

Dec 19, 2023

Dec 19, 2023

Billie Denton, 89, of Park Hills, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2023, at Country Meadows Nursing Home. She was born July 24, 1934, in Frankclay, to the late Arthur and Blanche (Watson) Lawson. Billie was a member of the Frankclay United Methodist Church where her husband preached for many years. She then became a member of the Leadwood United...

Dec 17, 2023

Barbara Ann (Tessereau) Black, 83, of Desloge, formerly of Farmington, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023, at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis. She was born the New Years Baby on January 1, 1940, to the late Harry Elmer and Neva Mildred (Pipkin) Tessereau, in Flat River. Barbara went to school in Esther, the class of 1957. She married...

Dec 16, 2023

Billie Gene Tedford Sr. of Ironton, Missouri passed away December 16, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 4, 1940 in Saline County, Illinois and was raised by his grandparents, Richard and Orpha Byrd. On November 13, 1966 he was united in marriage to Della Lou Wisdom who preceded him in death on January...

Dec 15, 2023

Troy Earl Cureton, age 89 of Fredericktown, Missouri, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at the Ozark Manor Care Center in Fredericktown. He was born on May 3, 1934, in Fredericktown to Frank Elake and Verna Maude (Miller) Cureton.

On May 10, 1958, at Rhodes Chapel Church he was united in marriage to Irene...