Obituaries

Dec 2, 2023

Corena Collins of Arnold, Missouri passed away December 2, 2023, in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 88 years. She was born January 18, 1935, in Success, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Donald and Gusty (Hovis) Wilson. On December 6, 1952, she was united in marriage to David Edward Collins who preceded her in death on August 8,...

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Nov 29, 2023

Charles L. Marler, 88, of Marshfield, Missouri, passed away on November 29, 2023 in Osage Beach, Missouri. He was born on February 7, 1935, in Ironton, Missouri the son of the late Charles Lewis and Eulia (Whited) Marler. Charles proudly served in the Air Force during the Korean War, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to his country. After a life-changing injury,...

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Nov 23, 2023

It is with much love that the family of Jerry Vivrett announces his passing on November 23, 2023, at the age of 79. Jerry will be cherished by his wife of 57 years, Paula (Cook) Vivrett, daughter Kelly Amsden and the Joy of his life, his grandson, Jessy James Amsden. Also survived by sisters Pat and Fran as well as...

Nov 23, 2023

Kenneth “Kenny” Charles Moran, 63, of Farmington passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. He was born on Tuesday, December 29, 1959, in Bonne Terre to Alvin “Chub” and Lola Bea (Hurst) Moran. Preceding him in death was his father, Chub Moran and his father-in-law, Dale Bess.

Kenny was the owner and operator...

Nov 23, 2023

William Ray Kirkpatrick known to most as “Bill” passed away at his home on November 23, 2023 at the age of 66 years. He was born September 16, 1957 in DuQuoin, Illinois the son of the late Edley and Eva (Stowers) Kirkpatrick. On September 2, 1977 he was united in marriage to Lillian “Kathy” Montgomery. She survives and resides in...

Nov 22, 2023

Shelby Jean (Kellick) Hurley, of Bonne Terre passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at the age of 82. She was born on Thursday, May 29, 1941, to the late Claud and Mary Grace (Henley) Kellick. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, William “Bill” Hurley who passed January of this year; 15 siblings and...

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Nov 19, 2023

Cynthia Susan Nichols, age 68 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Ozark Manor Care Center in Fredericktown. She was born on December 24, 1954, in Fredericktown to Norman Lee and Bobbye Raye (Burcham) Clark.

She is survived by her two children – Erica Allen and Nicolas Nichols (Aoi...

Nov 18, 2023

David Alan Hughes, 67, of Irondale, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at his residence. He was born Sunday, April 1, 1956, in Bonne Terre, to the late D.J. and Norma Ruth (Mathews) Hughes. He was a long-time member and Sunday school teacher at Stony Point Missionary Baptist Church. David had a love...

Nov 17, 2023

Barbara Ruth Lucas, age 76, of Farmington passed away November 17, 2023, at Mercy St. Louis Hospital. She was born September 10, 1947, in Annapolis to the late John Wesley and Helen Genice (Leach) Copeland. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Steven Lucas; son, Ralph Wesley Lucas; sister, Virgie Miller; 3 brothers, Clarence, Dean, and James...

Nov 17, 2023

Terry Murray, 82, of Fredericktown, passed away peacefully Friday, November 17, 2023, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington, surrounded by family. He was born Thursday, August 28, 1941, in Fredericktown, to the late Jasper Russell and Rose Marie (Owens) Murray. Terry enjoyed television, being on the internet, as well as his dog. He also enjoyed working, which took up...

Nov 17, 2023

Carolyn Sue Weible, 75, of Desloge, passed away peacefully Friday, November 17, 2023, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. She was born November 9, 1948, in Bonne Terre, to the late Paul and Betty (Mahurin) Henroid.

Carolyn was a member of the Three Crosses Cowboy Church in Farmington and worked for several years as a secretary for Norman...

Nov 17, 2023

Charlene May Huskey, age 91, of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023, at Country Meadows Nursing Home, in Park Hills. She was born on Monday, June 6, 1932, in Richwoods, to the late George W. and Gertrude (Miller) Lucas. Charlene was a long-time member of the Gospel Light Freewill Baptist Church in Bonne Terre.

Charlene had a great...

Nov 15, 2023

Lola Marie Cooper, 92 of Bonne Terre passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus. She was born Monday, September 21, 1931 in Moran, Kansas, to the late John and Myrtle Olive (Smith) Cross. Lola was said to be a light in her family, and a joy at Fox C-6 School...

Nov 14, 2023

Gene Lester Stricklan, age 59 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Claru DeVille Nursing Center in Fredericktown. He was born on December 29, 1963, in St. Louis, Missouri to George Lester Holeman and Elizabeth Ann Stricklan.

He is survived by his three children – Lacey (Michael) Kirby, Jason (Sarah) Stricklan...