Obituaries

Aug 1, 2023

Ada Waller, age 87 of Desloge, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at her residence. She was born on Monday, June 8, 1936, in Miami, Oklahoma. She retired from the Farmington State Hospital after 37 years of service as a Psychiatric Aide II. Ada was an avid reader, especially Stephen King novels. She enjoyed gardening and canning fruits and vegetables...

Jul 28, 2023

Betty Jane (Keen) Eaton went to her heavenly home, Friday, July 28, 2023. Betty was 85 years 7 months 21 days. She was born on December 7, 1937, in Cadet to the late Wesley & Marie (Wilkinson) Keen of Bonne Terre.

She was married to the love of her life, the late Darmon Eaton. They were united in marriage in...

Jul 27, 2023

Jessica Sheckles of Irondale, passed away peacefully at home and went to her eternal home in Heaven, while surrounded by the ones who loved her, Thursday, July 27, 2023, at the age of 47.  She was born February 4, 1976, in Farmington, to the late Rev. Charley and Karen (James) Shrum.  Jessica graduated from Malden High School and went on...

Jul 26, 2023

Hunter James Dowd, age 25 of New Martinsville, West Virginia passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia. He was born on February 6, 1998, to Stephen Gerald and Cynthia Renee (Kirkpatrick) Dowd. His father precedes him in death.

He is survived by one son –...

Jul 25, 2023

Debra Ann Young, age 66 passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at her home in Desloge, Missouri. She was born on November 11, 1956, in Cambridge Shire, England to John Leman "Jack" and Stella Marie (Lewis) Laurence. On November 10, 1985, she was united in marriage to Randy Ray Young, he preceded her in death on May 23,...

Jul 25, 2023

Robert James Schwent "Bob", age 74 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at his home in Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on March 10, 1949, in Bonne Terre, Missouri to Freddie and Ethel (Link) Schwent.

On March 24, 2012, in Fredericktown, he was united in marriage to Dawn Elaine Walker, she survives at...

Jul 25, 2023

Brenda Sue Stricklin, 72, of Farmington passed away July 25, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 15, 1950, in Irondale, MO to the late Omer Delmar and Bertha Irene (Brown) Pyatt.

Brenda loved spending time with family, friends and her fur baby, Kiwi. She enjoyed helping others which is why her final selfless deed was to...

Jul 23, 2023

Donna Runyon, 79, of Bonne Terre, passed away July 23, 2023, at Cedarhurst Senior Living in Farmington.  She was born February 21, 1944, in Esther, to the late Ezra and Nellie (Buchanan) Young.  Donna attended Providence Baptist Church in Bonne Terre but was a member of the First Baptist Church in Lebanon.  Donna worked for a daycare where she loved...

Jul 20, 2023

Paul Jackson Ottinger, Sr., 75, of French Village, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Jefferson Barracks VA Hospital in St. Louis. He was born Wednesday, August 6, 1947 in Birchtree, MO, to the late Paul S. and Gladys D. (Price) Ottinger. Paul proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was retired from Breckenridge Materials as a...

Jul 19, 2023

Margaret "Lucy" Cochran of Belleview, Missouri passed away July 19, 2023 at her home at the age of 71 years. She was born December 10, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late John and Wilma (Saddler) Price. On August 26, 1967 she was united in marriage to Jasper Lewis Cochran who preceded her in death on May...

Jul 18, 2023

Wayne Davis, 78, of Bonne Terre passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday, July 18, 2023. He was born Wednesday, July 26, 1944 in St. Louis, to the late Lee and Alberta (Landzettel) Davis. Wayne proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a retiree from Burlington-Northern Railroad.  Wayne’s passion was fishing, being outdoors, hunting, boating...

Jul 14, 2023

Jul 13, 2023

Mary Eileen Finley of Bonne Terre, Missouri, passed away July 13, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Washington County, Missouri on July 1, 1945, daughter of the late Chad and Mary Ellen (Dearing) Aubuchon.

Mary Eileen (Neen) to her family was a woman of deep faith with an enduring nature who possessed an unconditional love...

Jul 11, 2023

Imogene “Jean” Hollis, 78, of Farmington passed away July 11, 2023 at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. She was born September 11, 1944 in Transylvania, Louisiana to the late Wright and Lois (Ray) Graves. Jean was a member of Sunnyview Church of Christ in Farmington. She was always doing something outlandish. She loved to crochet and hated to cook. Jean loved...

Jul 10, 2023

Lilly Kell, 74, of Bismarck, passed away July 10, 2023, at her residence.  She was born March 9, 1949, in Bismarck to the late George and Dessie (Conway) Driemeier.  Lilly was a kind and giving heart who would help anyone.  She trained new hires at the Glass Factory in Park Hills and retired after 30 years.

She was preceded in...

Jul 9, 2023

Tom Pierce, 62 of Bonne Terre passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at his residence surround by his loved ones. He was born Wednesday, May 10, 1961 in Bonne Terre, he was the son of the late Everett and Louise (Boyer) Pierce. Tom was born and raised in Bonne Terre and lived there with his loving wife Laura. Throughout their...

Jul 8, 2023

Juanita Thomlison, age 91, formerly of Park Hills passed away at Ozark Manor in Fredericktown. She was born January 27, 1932, in Glover, MO to the late Curte and Ada Mae (Sexton) Boomershine. She was also preceded by her daughter, Lisa Ann Thomlison-Hash,  her son, Richard Thomlison; 3 brothers and 6 sisters.

Juanita is survived by a daughter in law,...

Jul 8, 2023

Jul 7, 2023

Tommy Thomas, 73, of Park Hills, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at Country Meadows in Park Hills. He was born on Wednesday, April 12, 1950, in Bonne Terre, to the late Clarence Elmo and Virginia Marie (Franklin) Thomas. Tommy was a laborer and worked for Brockmiller Construction in Farmington. He was a member of Elvins- Ionic Masonic Lodge #154...

Jul 7, 2023

 

Roger Lashley, 73, of Leadwood, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis. He was born Sunday, September 25, 1949, to the late Otto and Catherine (Darrough) Lashley. Roger worked as a foreman for St. Joe Lead Company. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family.

Roger was preceded in death by...