Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Gaylon Wayne Poole
Mar 14, 2022
Gaylon "GW" Wayne Poole, 75, of Bonne Terre passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 in Okeechobee, Florida. Gaylon was born on Friday, October 11, 1946 in Kennett, Missouri to the late Marvin "ML" and Irma (Glover) Poole. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wives, Joy (Branum) Wrenfrow and Phyllis (McDonald) Poole; daughter, Gayla Poole;...
Riley Elise Snow-Jaster
Mar 14, 2022
Riley Elise Snow-Jaster, born in to the arms of Jesus, March 14, 2022 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus. Riley’s parents are Lacey Snow and Phillip Jaster. She is also survived by sisters, Elodie Eve Turner and Luna Rose Pippins; grandparents, Katherine (Mark) Rolens, Terry (Wendy) Snow, Jr., Ben McKinnon and Phillinna (Curtis) Hopkins; aunts, Samantha (Zachary) Schmitt and Amelia...
Roger Dale Hoehn
Mar 7, 2022
Roger Dale Hoehn, 70, of Farmington passed away March 7, 2022 in his home of natural causes. He was born September 13, 1951 in Bonne Terre, graduated from Farmington High School, and attended the University of Missouri-Columbia where he studied political science. He then returned to Farmington where he raised his family and served for many years as the city...
Donna Marie Stokes
Mar 6, 2022
Donna Stokes, 56, of Bismarck, passed away March 6, 2022, in St. Louis at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She was born April 28, 1965, in St. Louis, to William Kladis and Sally (Jarzabek) Kladis. Donna enjoyed working with crafts, but most of all, raising her children.
She was preceded in death by her father, William Kladis.
Donna is survived...
Tommy Pendley
Mar 6, 2022
Thomas Pendley, 66, of Bonne Terre, passed away March 6, 2022, at Parkland Hospital North in Bonne Terre. He was born June 23, 1955, in St. Louis, to Troy Sr. and Betty (Lagony) Pendley. Tommy served in the Army National Guard for 21 years, master welder for over 30 years, and worked for 15 years, as a corrections officer, at...
Edna Lucille "Lucy" Amorine
Mar 4, 2022
Edna Lucille “Lucy” Amorine of Park Hills MO passed away March 4, 2022, at the age of 79 at her home. She was born September 2, 1942 in Buffalo, NY. Lucy was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Ruby (Spenser) Blakeslee; daughter, Robin Ann Laxton; son, Harold Wayne Amorine; and sister, Betty Blakeslee.
She is survived by her...
Betty Jane Warden
Mar 4, 2022
Betty Jane Warden of Bonne Terre, passed away March 4, 2022, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus at 93 years of age. She was born October 16, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Bertha (Gier) Miller; husband, Floyd G. Warden; daughter, Shirley Mae (John) Smith; granddaughter, Mara Smith; sisters, Ula (Leo) Boyer,...
Chelita Blake
Mar 3, 2022
Joseph Blake, 86, of Park Hills, passed away March 2, 2022, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Chelita Blake, 88, of Park Hills, passed away March 3, 2022, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. Joseph was born April 15, 1935, in Flat River, to the late Roy and Lassie (Brasher) Blake and Chelita was born August 18, 1933, in Canalou,...
Joseph Blake
Mar 2, 2022
Joseph Blake, 86, of Park Hills, passed away March 2, 2022, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Chelita Blake, 88, of Park Hills, passed away March 3, 2022, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. Joseph was born April 15, 1935, in Flat River, to the late Roy and Lassie (Brasher) Blake and Chelita was born in Canalou, to the late...
Bob Burgess
Mar 1, 2022
Bob Burgess, 81, of Park Hills, passed away March 1, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born March 9, 1940, in Esther, to the late Arnold Eugene and Mildred (Centers) Burgess. Bob was President and a member for 35 years, of Local Labor Union #916. He was also employed for 5 years at Mineral Area...
Raymond Pendley
Mar 1, 2022
Raymond Lee Pendley, 82, of Festus passed away March 1, 2022 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. He was born February 4, 1940 in Corona, Alabama. Raymond enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeler rides and taking care of his pet bird.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Mattie Pendley; one brother, Leonard Pendley.
Raymond is survived by his...
Mardell Salings
Feb 23, 2022
Mardell Salings, 82, of Park Hills, passed away February 23, 2022, at Missouri Baptist in St. Louis. She was born March 28, 1939, in Pine Lawn, to the late John and Erna Lenora (McChesney) Adams. Mardell was a member of the First Church of God in Leadwood and enjoyed reading and being at home with her family and cats.
She...
Lillie Fenwick
Feb 23, 2022
Lillie Fenwick, 76, of Irondale, passed away February 23, 2022, at NHC in Desloge, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born June 27, 1945, in Cherryville, to the late Dyer and Amanda (Hastings) Cox. Lillie was an avid cross country trail rider for over 30 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and most of all, her grandchildren.
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David Lee Payne
Feb 23, 2022
David Lee Payne, age 70, of Park Hills, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at his residence. He was born on Sunday, August 12, 1951, in Weingarten to the late Mierlan Goodall and Thelma Irene (Wilson) Payne.
David was a General Manager with Ford Steel Company and retired with over 30 years of service. But his love of customer...
Vernon "Punk" Motley
Feb 22, 2022
Vernon “Punk” Motley, 82, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the ones who loved him, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born November 12, 1939 in Bonne Terre, to the late Wyatt Vernon Motley and Era (Eaton) Motley-Stegall. Vernon was a member of the Boilermakers Union and an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed spending...
Bonnie Horton
Feb 21, 2022
Bonnie Horton, 89, of Park Hills, passed away February 21, 2022, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus. She was born July 20, 1932, in Elvins, to the late William B. and Hallie Alberta (Dodson) Turley. Bonnie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Park Hills, and a cook for the Central R-3 School District, until retiring in 1993. ...
Christian Jones
Feb 21, 2022
Christian Ray Jones
Born April 14, 1998
Left this world on Feb 21, 2022
I’m writing this obituary for my son to hopefully help others who may be struggling with addiction.
Christian was a sweet and loving soul. He was kind and loyal. You could always count on Christian for a big smile, a funny joke, and he...
Patricia Smith
Feb 19, 2022
Patricia Smith, 65, of Desloge, passed away February 19, 2022, at her home, surrounded by the ones she loved. She was born in St. Louis, December 14, 1956, to the late Irvin and Lois (Hedrick) Hardt. Pat retired after 29 years from the Missouri Department of Corrections, as the Warden and in her spare time, she loved to travel and...
Retha Jean Evans
Feb 19, 2022
Retha Evans, 63, of Bonne Terre, passed away February 19, 2022, at her residence. She was born September 23, 1958, in Jefferson County, to Dallam Ray and Grace Ann (Reddick) Pettus. Retha was a past matron of the Vincil Chapter #43 O.E.S. and Job’s Daughters. She graduated from Roosevelt High School of St. Louis. She enjoyed riding motorcycles and going...
Frances Lea Hulsey
Feb 18, 2022
Frances Lea Hulsey, age 85, entered into eternal rest on February 18, 2022, at her daughters home in Desloge. She was born on September 13, 1936, to the late Russell and Lena (Bates) Parks.
She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband Robert Ray Hulsey, son, Robert Dale Hulsey; grandson, Aaron Wells; siblings, Sherdell Parks, Lelia Mae...
