Obituaries

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...

Dec 14, 2023

Beautiful Life of Sandy Ernst

Sandra F. Ernst (aka Sandy) from Chesterfield, MO joined our heavenly Father on Thursday, December 14, 2023. She had a brief and courageous few weeks with an extremely aggressive cancer, was admitted to hospice care on December 12 and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She embraced her end of life...

Dec 14, 2023

Mary Kennon, beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023, at the age of 78. She was born on November 3, 1945, in Bonne Terre, to the late Thomas Melvin and Bertha Diana (Haney) Hayden. Mary resided in Desloge, for the majority of her life. Mary was also preceded by husband, Bob Kennon; siblings, Richard, Bertha,...

Dec 13, 2023

Dec 13, 2023

Daniel Aaron Wills, a beloved son, husband, devoted father, and cherished member of the community, passed away on December 13, 2023, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born on October 6, 1994, to Jim and Laura (Stuckmeyer) Wills.

Daniel was preceded in death by his best friend, Mark Lindsey; maternal grandmother, Patricia Stuckmeyer and uncle, Dave Keller

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Dec 11, 2023

Johnny Ray Ellis, 60, of Park Hills passed away Monday, December 11, 2023, at Georgian Gardens Nursing Facility in Potosi. Johnny was born Tuesday, August 27,1963, in St. Louis to the late Johnny R. and Carolyn (Thurman) Ellis. Johnny was a huge nascar fan. He liked collecting hot wheel cars, but most important to him was his family.

He...

Dec 10, 2023

John Alfred Wyatt Jr., age 90 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2023, at the Community Manor Care Center in Farmington, Missouri. He was born on January 13, 1933, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to John Alfred and Minnie Noakes (Vitzthum) Wyatt.

On May 1, 1954, in Rolla, Missouri, he was...

Dec 9, 2023

David "Dave" Joseph Morgan, age 63, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at his home near Fredericktown. Missouri surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 20, 1960, in St. Louis, Missouri to Charles and Elizabeth (Scavatta) Morgan.

Dave and his wife, Stephanie, were married on September 29, 1979, in Arnett, Oklahoma...

Dec 8, 2023

Daniel Lawrence Storz, age 91, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2023, at Parkland South, surrounded by his loving family. Daniel was born on Monday, October 3, 1932 in St. Louis, MO to the late Leopold and Mary (Bailey) Storz. He was also preceded in death by his parents; son, Daniel Storz; brothers, Kenny and Leo Storz.

He...

Dec 8, 2023

Eddie Nipper, 59, of Park Hills, passed away December 8, 2023, at his residence in Park Hills. He was born June 5, 1964, in St. Louis, MO, to Billy J. and Cecelia (Stafford) Nipper. He was a member of the Hillsboro Christian Church. He loved working on cars, and tinkered on household items. His daughter, Chloe, was his best friend...

Dec 7, 2023

Hazel Blackwell, 79, of Irondale, passed away December 7, 2023, at her residence. She was born October 8, 1944, in Irondale, to the late Roy Warren Blackwell and Helen Marie (Marler) Tulley. Hazel was of Baptist faith and enjoyed crafting, quilting and collecting old kewpie dolls. She was employed for over 30 years as a seamstress at Melbourne Manufacturing Company...

Dec 5, 2023

Charles “Pete” Brewen, age 91, of Valles Mines, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Pete was born on Monday, October 31, 1932, in Elvins to the late Charles E. Brewen and Alice O. (Seal) Kiger.

Pete was a member of Silver Springs Baptist Church in Bonne Terre where he served as a Deacon, the United Auto Workers and...

Dec 4, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Allyson “Ally” Mary Lavigne, a beloved member of our community. Ally peacefully passed away at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis on December 4, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 6, 1956, in Pittsfield, MA, she was the cherished daughter of the late Robert Joseph...