Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
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...
Carol Shibley
Feb 4, 2023
Carol Shibley, 62, of Bonne Terre, passed away February 4, 2023, at her home surrounded by family and friends who loved her. She was born February 22, 1960, in Bonne Terre, to the late William McKee and Wanda (Kinnard) Hall. Carol was of Christian faith. She was a Registered Nurse and worked for Parkland Hospital in Farmington for 30 years,...
Baby Mercy Victoria Parker
Feb 4, 2023
Baby Mercy Victoria Parker passed away Sunday, February 4, 2023 at Barns-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Baby Mercy — you were carried for a moment, but your love will last a lifetime. Someday little one we will hold you once again. A life so brief a child so small you had the power to touch us all.
Arrangements are under...
Denna Fetters
Feb 1, 2023
Denna S. Fetters, 80, of Farmington went to be with her Lord and Savior February 1, 2023 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born November 9, 1942 to the late Albert and Thelma (Haggard) Moore. Denna was a member of Parkland Chapel in Farmington. She enjoyed cooking, fishing and was an avid Cardinals fan. Her grandchildren were her...
James Ely
Jan 31, 2023
James Ely, 75, of Desloge, passed away January 31, 2023, at Parkland Health Center South in Farmington. He was born September 1, 1947, in St. Francois County, to the late Melvin and Joyce Lorane (Shannon) Ely. James was a member of the Irondale Assembly of God Church and Shopmens Local 518 Ironworker's Union. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, as well as...
Margaret Cantrell
Jan 30, 2023
Margaret Cantrell, 66 of Farmington, passed away January 30, 2023, at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. She was born May 21, 1956, in Bonne Terre, to Leroy and Alma Jean (Helvey) Pinkley. Margaret attended the First Free Will Baptist Church in Farmington. She had a love for animals, especially dogs and elephants. Margaret enjoyed coloring on her tablet and spoiling her...
