Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Donna J Fambrough
May 19, 2022
Donna Fambrough, age 62, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Donna was born on Saturday, February 27, 1960 in Leadville, Colorado to the late Howard and Carolyn (Pettus) Hawkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by father in-law Leslie B. Fambrough; brother in-law Jay Don...
Mildred Lee
May 19, 2022
Mildred Helen Lee passed away peacefully in her residence at Lewisville Estates in Texas on May 19, 2022, at the age of 96. She was born on April 17, 1926 in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Mildred was the only child of Ollie Clinton Reeder and Edith McGahan Reeder, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was her beloved...
Jackie Lynn Meadows
May 18, 2022
Jackie Meadows, 64, of Farmington, passed away May 18, 2022, at her home surrounded by the ones that loved her. She was born in Bonne Terre, August 7, 1957, to the late Edward “Foxy” and Helen (Barks) Ervin. Jackie was a member of the Farmington Church of Nazarene and enjoyed helping on the committee for “Help the Hungry.” She was...
Jerry Moore
May 12, 2022
Jerry B. Moore, 72, of Park Hills, passed away May 12, 2022, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. He was born November 1, 1949, in Bonne Terre, to the late Clarance and Opal (Fleming) Moore. Jerry was an active member of Mineral Area Elks Lodge in Desloge. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife and being with his family.
He...
Johnny Ray Smith
May 11, 2022
Johnny Smith, age 48, of Desoto, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at his residence. He was born on Wednesday, May 16, 1973, in Farmington. Johnny enjoyed riding motorcycles, going fishing, being outdoors and he could fix just about anything.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mara Smith; in-laws, Shirley and John Smith; nephew, Cody Smith; grandmother, Irma...
Edward Scott
May 10, 2022
Edward Scott, 87, of Laurie, formerly St. Louis, passed away May 10, 2022, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. He was born August 22, 1934, in St. Louis, to the late John and Lucille (Goheen) Scott. Edward loved working on vehicles, working in the yard, traveling over the road and all animals.
He was preceded in death by his...
Ethel Turley Gross
May 10, 2022
Ethel Turley Gross passed away May 10, 2022, at her residence at the age of 80. Ethel was born January 22, 1942, in Bonne Terre, and was the daughter of Alfred Dodson and Mabel Iva ‘Wigger’ Dodson. Also preceding in death were: her first husband, Ralph Turley (2013); infant daughter, Jodee and 4 brothers & 2 sisters.
Ethel was a...
Sarah Eve Barker
May 10, 2022
Sarah Eve Barker of Bloomfield, MO passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis at the age of 29. She was born Thursday, August 20,1992, in Farmington, to Lester and Virginia Barker. She was an active church member of Bloomfield First Baptist Church. Sarah made the decision to be a full organ donor to help...
Chad Aubuchon
May 9, 2022
Chad Aubuchon, 51, of Hartville, Missouri passed from this life on May 9, 2022.
Remaining to treasure his memory are his wife of 32 years, Yonna; their 3 children, Jereamy Aubuchon, Anna (Mike) Aubuchon-Mercer, and Emily Aubuchon; his mother, Mary Gray; unborn granddaughter, Isabelle Mercer; sisters, Jacquelynn (John) Alden, Natasha (Kelby) Shaver; brother, Josh Gray; many nieces and nephews and...
Frank Alvin Joseph Michel
May 9, 2022
Frank Alvin Joseph Michel, 71, of Farmington passed away May 9, 2022 at his residence. He was born July 20, 1950 in St. Louis to the late George and Anna Lee (Masters) Michel. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Frank Lee O’Donnell.
Frank was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, enjoyed playing...
Larry Claywell
May 5, 2022
Larry Claywell, 84, of Park Hills, passed away May 5, 2022, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born December 30, 1937, in Flat River, to the late Rolla “Johnny” and Nellie Faye (Jarrell) Claywell. Larry worked for Yellow Freight for 29 years and was a member of the Teamsters Union local 600. He enjoyed traveling, going to air...
Roberta "Birdie" Nunn
May 5, 2022
Roberta “Birdie” Nunn, 72, of Park Hills, passed away May 5, 2022, at NHC in Desloge. She was born July 31, 1949, in Bonne Terre, to the late Robert Lee and Lily Mae (DeGonia) Mulkey. Roberta enjoyed shooting matches and going to the stock car races in Farmington.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Nunn;...
Melissa Deann Guilfoy
May 4, 2022
Melissa Guilfoy of House Springs, MO passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Big River Nursing Home at the age of 64. She was born Monday, February 8, 1958, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Truman and Shirley (Mudge) Umfleet.
In addition to her parents, Melissa was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Guilfoy and brother, Dale Umfleet.
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Connie Sue Ferrell
May 4, 2022
The family of Connie Sue Ferrell of Bonne Terre, Missouri is saddened to announce her passing on May 4, 2022 at the age of 73 at Missouri Baptist Hospital. Connie was born March 15, 1949 in Marquand, Missouri to William and Virginia (Rodgers) Burkett. Connie enjoyed playing Pokeno with friends in her community and she looked forward to her yearly...
Jamie Lynn Gebhardt
May 4, 2022
Jamie Lynn Gebhardt, 40, of Bonne Terre passed away May 4, 2022. She was born November 21, 1981 in Tacoma, Washington.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Raymond Calbreath, Sidney Wofford, Elroy Gebhardt and Betty Burke; cousin, Jeremy Calbreath.
Jamie is survived by two children, Reanna Golden (Logan Eldridge) and Rylan Bruenderman; mother and step-father, Deborah and Richard...
Cherie Turner
May 3, 2022
Cherie Lee (White) Turner, 60, of Farmington passed away May 3, 2022 at Country Meadows Nursing Center in Park Hills. She was born February 15, 1962 in St. Louis, MO. Cherie was a former correctional officer at the Farmington Correctional Center. She loved talking on the phone, especially to her grandchildren. She was an avid Cardinals fan and also enjoyed...
Brenda Denise Ramo
May 2, 2022
Brenda Denise (Shoemaker) Ramo, 51, of Leadwood, passed away May 2, 2022, at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton. She was born August 24, 1970, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Larry Shoemaker and Frances (Gilliland) McDowell. Brenda enjoyed reading, crafting, butterflies, and anything Stephen King, but most of all she loved and cared for her grandchildren. Anyone who knew Brenda, knew she...
Diana "Dundi" Honold
Apr 30, 2022
Diana “Dundi” Honold, 74, of DeSoto, passed away April 30, 2022, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. She was born August 20, 1947, in Flat River, to the late Roy and Helen Elaine (Kelley) Honbeck. Dundi attended Grace Presbyterian Church in Crystal City. She went to college at Mineral Area College and SIU in Carbondale, Illinois and later worked for the...
William Lee Thomure
Apr 30, 2022
William Lee Thomure, 65, of Farmington passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 at his residence. He was born Wednesday, June 6, 1956 to the late William O. and Shirley Jean (Barnes) Thomure. William worked for the family business, Thomure Disposal for many years. He enjoyed working on tractors and cars in his spare time.
In addition to his parents, he...
William "Bill" Terry Williams
Apr 30, 2022
William “Bill” Terry Williams, 59, of Farmington entered his heavenly home on April 30, 2022 at his residence in Farmington. He was born June 19, 1962 in St. Louis, MO to the late William Edward and Minnie (Dempsey) Williams. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Bruce and Randy Williams; and his sister-in-law...
