Obituaries

Jul 6, 2023

SanDee Ellen Colyott of Annapolis, Missouri passed away July 6, 2023 in Pilot Knob, Missouri at the age of 58 years. She was born October 14, 1964 in Fredericktown, Missouri the daughter of the late John and Sylvia (Hamilton) Propst. On February 14, 1987, she was united in marriage to Randy Eugene Colyott who survives and resides in Annapolis. SanDee...

Jul 6, 2023

Jul 3, 2023

Michael Eugene “Mike” Brooks, 75, of Ste. Genevieve passed away July 3, 2023. He was born May 7, 1948 in St. Louis, MO to the late Alvin and Alpine (Dunlap) Brooks. Mike proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked for the State of Missouri Department of Corrections for 33 years. He was a member of Genevieve...

Jul 3, 2023

Robert Jerald Rapp, known to most everyone as "Jerry" passed away on July 3, 2023 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 66 years. He was born February 28, 1957 in Bonne Terre, Missouri the son of the late Robert Donald and Martha Mary (Roberts) Rapp. Jerry was united in marriage to Karen Lynn Sitze Lewis on April 24,...

Jul 2, 2023

Michael “Mick” Eugene Harris, 80, of Desloge, passed away July 2, 2023.  He was born December 3, 1942, in Bonne Terre, to the late  Eugene Spencer “Pete” and Grace Irene (Farmer) Harris.  Mick proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 4 years.  He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist of Both Farmington and Fredericktown,...

Jul 2, 2023

Nancy Hudson, 61, of Bonne Terre, passed away July 2, 2023, at South Brook Nursing Center in Farmington.  She was born July 1, 1962, in Bonne Terre, to the late Harold and Jacqueline “Jackie” (Hoehn) Smith.  Nancy was of Baptist faith.  She retired after 38 years at Wal-Mart and continued working at Proffer’s Produce for a few additional years.  Nancy...

Jul 2, 2023

Henry Joseph Lix of Farmington passed away Sunday, July 2nd at Southbrook Nursing Facility at the age of 71. He was born on February 19, 1952 to the late Henry and Sylvia Lix of Desloge, MO.

Henry “Joe” attended school in Desloge, MO and graduated from North County High School in 1970.  It was there he met the love of...

Jul 2, 2023

James A. Brine, 75, of Farmington passed away July 2, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. He was born September 16, 1947 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late James and Janet (Craig) Brine. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for four years, two of which were served in Vietnam. He retired after...

Jul 1, 2023

Leonard Bess, 77 of Bonne Terre passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Missouri Baptist Hospital surround by his love ones. He was born Monday, May 6, 1946 in East Bonne Terre, he was the son of the late Ernest and Lela (Morris) Bess. He honorably served in the United States Army, serving in the Vietnam War. He then worked...

Jun 30, 2023

On June 30, 2023, our dearest father Harry Dale Tinnin age 93, passed away at his home in Fredericktown Missouri. Dad was preceded in death by his mother Mary Esther Hansen, father Forest Tinnin, sister Betty Tinnin, brother Carl Tinnin, wife Maria Tinnin and three sons, Carl, Buddy and John Tinnin. He is survived by two children, four grandchildren,...

Jun 29, 2023

James Wayne Stone, 80, of Farmington, passed away June 29, 2023, after a lengthy and valiant battle with cancer. He was at home; Nancy, the love of his life, Ruth, his baby sister, and Brett, his faithful Boston Terrier at his side.

Born three summers and a thousand years ago in Cape Girardeau, he grew up in Chaffee, hunting and...

Jun 29, 2023

Darcy “Dink” Glen Ketcherside, age 49, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Wednesday, January 23, 1974, in St. Louis to the late David C. Ketcherside and Virginia (Henderson) Ketcherside.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Ashlyn Ketcherside and...

Jun 29, 2023

Don Stamper, 85, of Park Hills, passed away June 29, 2023, at his residence.  He was born February 5, 1938, in Caledonia, to the late Gerald Lyle and Helen Jean (Shelton) Stamper.  Don served his country in the United States Army and later found his interest in restoring old cars and tractors.  He worked at various Chevrolet dealerships in auto...

Jun 27, 2023

Vernie Mae Gorsuch age 85 passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at her daughter's home in DeSoto, Missouri. She was born on October 27, 1937, in Matthews, Missouri to Alfred Eugene and Violet Nadine (Williamson) Gage.

She was married to Joe Rebstock who preceded her in death in December 1979, she later...

Jun 27, 2023

Arie Paul Van Zee, 19, of Farmington passed away June 27, 2023. He was born April 2, 2004 in Farmington. Arie was a people person. He never met a stranger and would talk to anyone. He loved being outdoors. He enjoyed anything to do with cars and motorcycles and was looking forward to his career with Honda. He also enjoyed...

Jun 27, 2023

Marvel Logan of Annapolis, Missouri passed away June 27, 2023 in Bonne Terre, Missouri at the age of 76 years. He was born August 7, 1946 in Rockville Center, New York, the son of the late Earl and Ruth (Furhman) Logan. Marvel and his family lived in Chicago and moved to California when he was 8 years old. His father...

Jun 27, 2023

Terry Gowen, age 65, of Bonne Terre, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at his residence. He was born on Monday, June 16, 1958, in De Soto to the late Glenn and Shirley Jean (Moses) Gowen.

Terry owned and operated Valle Auto Sales in Bonne Terre for over 25 years. He loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and...

Jun 26, 2023

Nile E. Meyer. 89, passed away peacefully Monday, June 26, 2023 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Home in Farmington. He was born in Okawville, Illinois, on Thursday, October 26, 1933 to the late Henry and Hilda (Randoll) Meyer. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre, Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, volunteered at Habitat...

Jun 25, 2023

Billy Gene Tedford Jr. of Park Hills, Missouri passed away June 25, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 56 years old. Billy was born September 6, 1966 in Ironton, Missouri the son of Billy Tedford Sr. of Ironton and the late Della Lou (Wisdom) Tedford. Billy is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Tedford (Samuel Kendrick)...

Jun 25, 2023

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, pastor, patriot and friend, Herb McMillian, passed on to his heavenly home June 25, 2023.

Born on January 17, 1931, Herb grew up in the Marquand and Fredericktown areas and attended schools in both Madison and St. Francois counties. As a young man, in addition to playing on several baseball teams, he established and operated...