Obituaries

Jan 8, 2023

         Bill Henderson, 63, of Farmington, passed away, January 8, 2023, at Parkland Health Center.  He was born August 28, 1959, in Farmington, to the late Robert Theodore and Iris (Wisdom) Henderson. Bill loved camping, swimming in the pool, and “his girls” the chihuahuas. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved spoiling his four great-grandkids with tea...

Jan 5, 2023

          DeeDee Barbarotto Bayer Klein, 71, of Bonne Terre, passed away January 5, 2023.  She was born October 25, 1951, in St. Louis, to the late Vincent and Lucy (Todaro) Barbarotto.  Dee Dee enjoyed painting, making jewelry and was a huge Star Trek fan, as well as a dog and horse lover.

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

Jan 5, 2023

Jan 4, 2023

 

Barbara (Sullivan) Boyster, of Mineral Point passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at the age of 80. She was born on Wednesday, October 4, 1942. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry L. Sullivan; parents, James H. and Freda (Stegall) Weir; son, James Skaggs; grandson, Gene Skaggs; two brothers, George and Walter Weir; two sisters, Alberta Huff...

Jan 4, 2023

Rev. Peter Soens

Rev. Peter M. Soens, 83, of Farmington passed away January 4, 2023 at Camelot Skilled Nursing in Farmington. He was born December 22, 1939 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Pete was a member of the Missouri East Conference – United Methodist Church and Mineral Area Woodcarvers.

Pete attended the...

Jan 4, 2023

Frank Arthur Rose, 32, of Bonne Terre passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023. He was born on Friday, March 30, 1990, to Louis “Wayne” and Helen Elizabeth (Schweser) Rose. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur Rose, Gilbert and Margaret Schweser; aunt, Janet (Dan) Himebaugh.

Frank loved the Lord and had a personal relationship with Him. He graduated...

Jan 4, 2023

          Roger Durbin, 66, of Farmington, passed away peacefully, January 4, 2023, surrounded by all who loved him.  He was born January 17, 1956, in Ironton, to the late Lloyd and Janice (Rogers) Durbin.  Roger was a member of The Bridge Community Church in Leadington.  He spent most of his life traveling all over the country to sing gospel music and...

Jan 3, 2023

David E. Elders, 71, of Farmington passed away January 3, 2023 at St. Francois Manor in Farmington. He was born February 6, 1951 in Bonne Terre. David proudly served his country in the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Curtis Elders and Wilma Juanita (Sherrill) Hanson; brother, Thomas Elders; brother-in-law, Michael Commerford.

David is...

Jan 3, 2023

Daniel Frank Martin, age 76, passed away surrounded by his loving family at his home in Bonne Terre, Missouri on January 3, 2023. He was the son of the late Cleta Jewell Martin (nee Gunnett) and Joe “Yock” Frank Martin, born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 25th, 1946. He was preceded in death by his brothers Jim, Jerry, and...

Jan 2, 2023

William “Bill” David Hurley, of Bonne Terre passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, at the age of 85. He was born on Tuesday, June 1, 1937, to the late George Riley and Hattie Ellen (King) Hurley. He was also preceded in death by 15 siblings; one granddaughter, Kathryn Elizabeth Grace Eaton.

          Bill served his country in the United States Navy....

Jan 1, 2023

Lori Ann Light age 41, of Desloge, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at her residence.  She was born on Thursday, August 27, 1981, in Bonne Terre. Lori was an operator with Spectrum and enjoyed flower gardening.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Doyle and Jackie Light and James and Lillie Hawkins.    

Lori is survived by her...

Jan 1, 2023

Marsha Ann Barton, 64, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at St. Louis University Hospital.

She was born Tuesday, March 4, in Bonne Terre, to the late Marvin and Zelda (Mitchell) Hughes. Marsha enjoyed playing bingo and riding Harleys.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Jamie Turner; and sister, Julie Hall

Marsha is survived by her husband,...

Dec 30, 2022

Keith Eugene Jenkerson, 78, of Park Hills, passed away Friday, December 29, 2022, at his residence. He was born Friday, September 22, 1944, in Bonne Terre, to the late Arthur Eugene and Helen (Lashley) Jenkerson Cunningham.  Keith was a member of the Letter Carriers Union in St. Louis and Mineral Area Horseshoe Association.  He enjoyed shooting pool, playing horseshoes, going...

Dec 30, 2022

          James Lewis, 80, of Leadwood, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at Parkland Hospital, in Farmington.   He was born Friday, October 9, 1942, in Lesterville to the late Benjamin and Maude Marie (England) Lewis. 

          He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Charles Stanley “Tiny” Lewis, Billy Lewis, Boby Lewis, Annette Lewis, Dorette Lewis and Gracie...

Dec 30, 2022

Kathryn “Kay” Ann (Foster) Byington, age 79, of Bonne Terre passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at The Baptist Home in Ironton, MO. She was born February 25, 1943 in Cairo, IL to Dr. Jack Lee and Charlotte Marie (Rock) Foster.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert Foster.

Kay attended Ursuline...

Dec 29, 2022

Kelly Ann Eckhoff, 33, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022. She was born Friday, June 23, 1989, in St. Louis. She enjoyed drawing, listening to music, attending comedy shows, photography, and loved to dance.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents; John and Corene Grisham, and Floyd “Ticky” Eckhoff. 

Kelly Ann Eckhoff is survived by her parents, Floyd...

Dec 27, 2022

Arletta Faye (Smith) Vanderpool of Desloge, died peacefully at her residence on December 27, 2022.  She was born February 11, 1928, in Desloge, to the late Daisy and Cleveland Smith of Desloge.  She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Carl Smith, James Smith, Juanita Charboneau, Eloise Cape, Earl Smith and Ethel Brown; a son-in-law, Lloyd Clem; daughter-in-law, Jan...

Dec 27, 2022

          Wanda Wurst, 80, of Imperial, passed away December 27, 2022, at Hillcrest Care Center in DeSoto.  She was born January 15, 1942, in Farmington to the late Joseph M. and Ethel (Smith) Thurman.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Michael Joe Wurst; brothers, Marion and Linn Thurman.

Graveside service will be held at St. Francois Memorial Park...

Dec 26, 2022

          Kathleen Adams, 37, of Park Hills, passed away December 26, 2022, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus.  She was born April 14, 1985, in Farmington, to Lela Ann (Cooksey) Smith.  Kathleen enjoyed game night and working at C-Barn, where she was able to meet a lot of new people.  She loved having long talks and spending time with her kids.  Kathleen...

Dec 26, 2022

          Donna Bishop, 78, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully December 26, 2022, at Community Manor in Farmington.  She was born September 29, 1944, in St. Louis, to the late Thomas and Pauletta June (Killebrew) Vickers.  Donna was a member of UAW Local #110. 

          She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Susan Faulkner.

          Donna is survived...