Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Kenneth Leroy Payne
Nov 13, 2022
Kenneth (Ken) Leroy Payne, 88, of Leadwood, passed away November 13, 2022, at Cedarhurst Assisted Living. He was born November 8, 1934, in Salem, MO to the late Quincy and Lillian (Swyers) Payne. Ken proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean war.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by...
Velma Bannister
Nov 10, 2022
Velma Bannister, 87, of Bonne Terre, passed away November 10, 2022, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born March 6, 1935, in Ste. Genevieve County, to the late Bert and Pearl (Pigg) Turley. Velma was a member of the Three Cross Cowboy Church. She was a talented piano player and played for many church services for over 30 years. ...
Dorothy Jennings
Nov 10, 2022
Dorothy Jennings, 95, of Desloge, passed away November 10, 2022, at Parkland South in Farmington. She was born August 16, 1927, in Flat River, to the late John Wesley and Grace (Hackworth) Currington. Dorothy was a former member of Presbyterian Church of Flat River. She had served on the library board in Desloge and was an avid reader and loved...
Glenn E. Ottomeyer
Nov 9, 2022
Glenn E. Ottomeyer age, 78 of De Soto, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022. He was born Monday, November 22, 1943, in Ware, Missouri to the late Benjamin Franklin and Gladys (Couch) Ottomeyer.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harold Ottomeyer; sister, Hazel Johnston.
Glenn is survived by his daughters; Christine (Mark) Freise and Cheryl (Bill) Evans;...
Keith Pinkston
Nov 5, 2022
Keith Pinkston, age 56, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis. He was born on Wednesday, September 21, 1966, in Farmington to Franklin and Charlotte (House) Pinkston. Keith enjoyed going hunting, fishing, frog gigging and just being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his mother Charlotte.
He is survived by...
Mitchell Johnson
Nov 4, 2022
Mitchell “Rocky” Earl Johnson, age 77, of Desloge, passed away Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on April 9, 1945, in Grassy, Missouri to the late Samuel Earl and Viola May (Brees) Johnson.
Rocky was a career ironworker, with 58 years of dedicated service to Ironworkers Local Union 396. He spent the...
Steven Earl House
Nov 3, 2022
Steven Earl House age, 68 of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. He was born Sunday, October 3, 1954, in Bonne Terre to Marvin E. and Opal (Johnson) House. Steven, also known as “Steve”, proudly served his country in the Missouri National Guard. Everyone knew Steve as a self-starter who took an interest...
Bonnie Skaggs
Nov 3, 2022
Bonnie Skaggs, 74, of Desloge, passed away November 3, 2022, at Camelot Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born June 21, 1948, in Bonne Terre, to the late William Wimford and Hilda Bernice (Mitchell) Ross. Bonnie was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills. She was a local Tax Preparer for the past 42 years. Anyone...
Jimmie Kernan
Nov 2, 2022
Jim Kernan, 80, of Bonne Terre, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at his home. He was born October 22, 1942, in Esther, to the late Walter and Hazel (Umfleet) Kernan. Jim was a Christian and truly enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Jim is better known to most as, “Their auto body repair man.” Jim began his career with...
Lloyd Richardson
Nov 2, 2022
Lloyd Richardson, 82, of Desloge, passed away November 2, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. He was born June 24, 1940, in Bonne Terre, to the late Ivan Chester and Bernice (Pinkston) Richardson. Lloyd was a member of the Aulsbury Chapel Free Will Baptist Church in Bonne Terre and Leadbelt Mason #83. He was a honorary band director and...
Thomas "Tom" R Moon
Nov 1, 2022
Thomas R Moon age, 82 of DeSoto, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at his residence. He was born Thursday, July 18, 1940, in St. Louis, to the late Elmer K. and Eugenia E. (Thurman) Moon.
Tom was a well respected teacher of English, Speech and Drama at West County and North County schools. When not instructing young minds,...
Ronald "Ron" James Declue
Nov 1, 2022
Ronald James “Ron” Declue age, 46 of Kaiser, Missouri passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022. He was born Friday, October 8, 1976, in Farmington, to Raymond and Margie (Gowen) Declue.
Ron is survived by his loving parents; children, Paige Kohut, Dylan and Joshua Andrew Declue; grandchildren, Kayci and Kaiden Beard; siblings, Joann (David) Dunn, Michael Declue, Raymond (Dania) Declue, Bradley...
Christa Jan Yount
Oct 29, 2022
Christa Jan Yount, 35, of Caledonia, passed away October 29, 2022. She was born January 28, 1987, in Farmington, to Steve and Connie (Lawson) Yount. Christa Jan was a member of the Temple Baptist Church in Belgrade. She was a 2005 graduate of Valley R-6 and was determined to dedicate her life to helping others. First, she graduated from Meramec...
Steve Depriest
Oct 27, 2022
Steve DePriest, 51, of Anniston, MO, passed away October 27, 2022. He was born March 19, 1971, in Sikeston, to George and Marilyn (Nall) DePriest. Steve was involved in several fire departments all across Southeast Missouri for 35 Years.
He is survived by one daughter, Allison McAtee and husband Josh; two grandsons, Owen and Jordan McKinney; parents, George and Marilyn...
Martin "Butch" E. Sikes
Oct 24, 2022
Martin E. “Butch” Sikes, 72, of Farmington passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. He was born September 24, 1950 to the late Elmer J. and Dorothy (Burmeister) Sikes. He was also preceded in death by his parents and spouse, Mary Elizabeth Sikes. Butch served his country in the United States Air Force.
He is survived...
Debbie Guggenberger
Oct 23, 2022
Deborah Ann Guggenberger, 67, of Terre Du Lac, passed away on October 23, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 19,1955, in Bonne Terre.
Debbie was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Aubrey Ann Guggenberger; parents, Rev. Randal and Wanda Wallen; father and mother-in-law, Ralph and Bonnie Guggenberger, brothers, Randy Wallen and Ray...
Lucy Jo Dealy
Oct 23, 2022
Lucy Jo Dealy, 90, of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022 at Country Meadows in Park Hills. She was born Tuesday, October 27, 1931 in Sikeston, Missouri to the late Raymond “Gene” and Geneva Jo (Andres) Aufdenberg. Lucy received loving care from her compassionate husband Dave. He became a resident at Country Meadows in order to continue...
Keith Castleberry, Sr.
Oct 21, 2022
Keith Castleberry, Sr., 64, of Farmington passed away October 21, 2022 at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born October 22, 1957 in Wasco, California to the late Max and Ann (Provance) Castleberry. Keith was the owner of Farmington Plumbing for over 32 years. He was a prominent member of the Farmington Lions Club. Additionally, Keith was a...
Iris Paul
Oct 20, 2022
Iris Paul, 83, of Fredericktown, passed away October 20, 2022, at Camelot Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born June 26, 1939, to the late Howard and Ellen Brown. Iris was a member of the Crossroads First Church of God in Fredericktown. She was a leader in the 4H and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded...
Doris Hill
Oct 20, 2022
Doris Hill, 80, of Desloge, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. She was born March 10, 1942, in Little Walnut, MO, to the late William Otto and Flossie Annie (Frazier) Powers. Doris was a retired educator of 31 years from North County School District and continued to substitute for the district, another 19 years. She dedicated 50...
