Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Edward Russell Nelson Jr.
Jun 24, 2023
Buddy Nelson, 66, formerly of DeSoto, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at his residence in French Village. He was born Sunday, April 7 1957 in St. Louis, to Edward Russell Sr. and Vivian Arlene (Wideman) Nelson. Buddy was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Lisa Nelson. Buddy served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member...
Wanda Lee Klene
Jun 23, 2023
Wanda Lee Klene, age 85, of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Southbrook Care Center in Farmington, Missouri. She was born on September 27, 1937, in the Pine Hill Community to Frank Leeman and Irene Dana (Shoemaker) Scott.
She was married to Jon Klene in Fredericktown; he precedes her in death....
Joyce Jackson
Jun 21, 2023
Joyce Jackson, 89, of Desloge, passed away June 21, 2023, at her home. She was born September 14, 1933, in Roxana, Illinois, to the late Henry Ernst and Elsie Elizabeth (Mettler) Rethorn. Joyce enjoyed quilting, crossword puzzles and casinos.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leonard “Pete” Jackson; five brothers and two sisters.
Joyce is survived by...
Robert "Bob" Wayne Young
Jun 21, 2023
Robert “Bob” Wayne Young, 70 of Valle Mines, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Mercy-Jefferson Hospital in Festus. He was born in St. Louis, Sunday, December 21, 1952, to the late Willis G. and Elsie C. (Boyd) Young. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army; he attended Grace Way Ministries Church in Farmington. Bob worked for...
Leonard Keller
Jun 20, 2023
Leonard Keller, 89, of Bonne Terre, passed away June 20, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born July 30, 1933, in Durham, MO to the late Leonard Arthur Randolph and Mary Alma (Daniels) Keller. Leonard was drafted into the United States Army where he served his country for 2 years, during the Korean War. He...
Edna Marie Morrow
Jun 20, 2023
Edna Marie Morrow of Annapolis, Missouri passed away June 20, 2023 at Country Meadows Nursing Home in Park Hills, Missouri. She was 93 years old. She was born November 6, 1929 in Rockport, Indiana the daughter of the late George Clarence Hornbostel and Willie Venus McQuary. Edna was married to Alfred Morrow and he preceded her in death on April...
Brenda June Beard
Jun 19, 2023
Brenda June Beard, age 58 of Sikeston, Missouri passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was born on April 6, 1965 to Vivian and Brenda (Walls) Reynolds. .
In 1990 she was united in marriage to Joe Beard Sr., he survives in Fredericktown, Missouri. ....
Ken Bolton Jr.
Jun 19, 2023
Ken Bolton, 75, of Farmington, passed away June 19, 2023 at his home. He was born November 28, 1947, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Kenneth Ray and Genevieve (McGovern) Bolton, Sr. Ken also is preceded in death by fur babies; Tiger, Boots, Scruffy (love of his life, besides Janice), and Zoey. Ken served his country in the United States...
Evelyn L Slinkard
Jun 16, 2023
Evelyn L. Slinkard, 70, of Ste. Genevieve, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born Saturday, January 24, 1953, in Bonne Terre, to the late Ralph “Diddle” Bess and Shirley (Beauchamp) Pierce. She was of Baptist faith. Evelyn enjoyed camping, fishing, crocheting, working crosswords puzzles, but most of all she loved her family and her...
Dixie Lee Davis
Jun 15, 2023
Dixie Lee Davis, age 75 of Patton, Missouri (formerly of Fredericktown) passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Heritage Hills Care Center in Patton, Missouri. She was born on August 10, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri to Leland Harry and Gloria Elenora (Hogg) Rademaker.
She is survived by her husband – Thomas Luther Davis...
Susan Annette Laplant
Jun 8, 2023
Susan Annette LaPlant, age 61 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the Mercy St. Louis Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on October 28, 1961, in St. Louis to Oby and Sandra Jean (Neels) LaPlant.
She is survived by two daughters – Heather Pena of Fredericktown and Sara...
Franklin D. Pinkston
Jun 8, 2023
Franklin Dean Pinkston, 82, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born Wednesday, July 17, 1940 in Farmington, to the late Curtis and Lottie (Byington) Pinkston. He was a member of the VFW Post 6883 in Bonne Terre. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death...
Jimmey L Hampton
Jun 8, 2023
Jimmey L. Hampton, of Bonne Terre passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the age of 80. He was born in Flat River, on Tuesday, July 21, 1942, to the late Fred and Myrtle (Sedgwick) Hampton. He was also preceded in death by several siblings.
Jim served his country in the United States Navy. He enjoyed welding, singing, fishing, grilling...
Karen Suzette Martin
Jun 6, 2023
Karen Suzette Martin, age 65 of Ironton, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on June 12, 1957, in Fredericktown, Missouri to Leslie Milton and Myrtle Mae (Perry) Schaefer.
On January 18, 1992, in Madison County Missouri she was united in...
Dora Ann Hammond
Jun 5, 2023
Dora Ann Hammond, age 79 passed away on Monday, June5, 2023, at her home near Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on July 16, 1943, in Appalachia, Virginia to Vernon and Beaulah Barker.
On April 23, 1960, in St. louis, Missouri she united in marriage to Jackson Lee Hammond Jr., he preceded her in death on...
Geraldine Young
Jun 5, 2023
Geraldine Young of Pilot Knob, Missouri passed away June 5, 2023 at Iron County Medical Center at the age of 74 years. She was born July 14, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late George and Florence (Blackmore) Young. Geraldine is survived by her son, George Young of Pilot Knob, Missouri as well as a host of...
"Bob"
Jun 3, 2023
Robert Frank "Bob" Fischer, age 80 passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at his home near Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on September 1, 1942, in Arnold, Missouri to Gilbert Frank and Anita Amelia Amanda (Vogt) Fischer.
On September 22, 1962, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Kimmswick, Missouri he was united in marriage...
Steven M Cross
Jun 1, 2023
Steve Cross, 64, of Poplar Bluff formerly of Arcadia Valley, passed away June 1, 2023 in Poplar Bluff. He was born July 3, 1958, in Farmington, to Martin and Irma (Penberthy) Cross. Steve and Jean moved to Poplar Bluff in 2016 after retiring from careers in education. Steve taught in the Arcadia Valley, Bismarck, and North County School districts. He...
Lori Dickerson
May 31, 2023
On May 31, 2023, Lori Dickerson was called home by her Lord and Savior, whom she loved deeply. She was born July 26, 1971, in Matthews, MO to the late Lloyd “Jerry” and Frankie Mae (Jones) Hicks. She attended Primrose Baptist Church in Bonne Terre.
Lori had a servant’s heart and touched many lives. She was steadfast in her faith...
Willard Whitney Ferguson
May 30, 2023
Willard Whitney Ferguson Sr., age 84 of Marquand, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Georgian Gardens Care Center in Potosi, Missouri. He was born on January 7, 1939, to George Washington Sr. and Lillie Pearl (Bess) Ferguson.
He is survived by two daughters - Betty Ferguson of Browns Mills, New Jersey and Rose Marie...
