Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri

James  Edward Roadifer

James Edward Roadifer

Aug 27, 2023

James Edward Roadifer, age 69 passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at his home in Piedmont, Missouri. He was born on August 19, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri to Cecil George and Margaret Kathryn (DeBeaux) Roadifer.

He is survived by his significant other – Penny Goodman; two children – Danielle Roadifer and John Carver;...

Judy Barron

Judy Barron

Aug 27, 2023

Judy Barron, 78, of Desloge, passed away August 27, 2023, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. She was born May 22, 1945, in Bonne Terre, to the late Wilmer and Elva Ruth (Stegall) Laws. Judy was also preceded in death by one brother-in law, George Bennett.

Judy is survived by two children, Gary Barron, Gail Johnson and husband Shane;...

Emily Mason

Emily Mason

Aug 25, 2023

Emily Mason, age 84, of Irondale, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington, surrounded by her family. She was born on Tuesday, June 27, 1939, in Brownsville, IN, to the late Lexie Lee Hollars and Hazel Gertrude (Evans) Whitaker. Emily served her country in The United States Air Force. She was a member of the...

Janet Counts

Janet Counts

Aug 24, 2023

Janet Marie (Mouser) Counts, age 81, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. Janet was born on Monday, June 8, 1942, in Bonne Terre to the late Leon and Dorothy (Sumpter) Mouser.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Rosener.

Janet was a homemaker and...

Leeroy Calvert

Leeroy Calvert

Aug 23, 2023

LeeRoy Calvert, age 79, of Bonne Terre passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. He was born on Saturday, October 23, 1943, in Bonne Terre to the late Clarence C. and Myrtle M. (Scott) Calvert, Jr.

LeeRoy was a 1961 graduate from Bonne Terre High School. In June of 1962, he signed...

Robert "Bob" Civey

Robert "Bob" Civey

Aug 22, 2023

Bob Civey, 81, of Bonne Terre, passed away August 22, 2023, at Meadowbrook in Pilot Knob. He was born the eldest son of Arthur “Paul” and Effie Laura (Williams) Civey, in St. Louis, January 23, 1942. Bob graduated from Valley High School in 1960 and continued his education at St. Louis University, graduating with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He...

William Henry Chamberlain Iii

William Henry Chamberlain Iii

Aug 22, 2023

Billy “Papi” Chamberlain, 62, of Farmington passed away August 22, 2023, at his residence. He was born December 22, 1960, in Boston, Massachusetts to the late William Henry Chamberlain II and Theresa J. (Adams) Chamberlain. Billy was a member of New Heights Church. He thought of others first and was very attentive to other people. He was a carpenter and...

Mark Ellison Abney

Mark Ellison Abney

Aug 22, 2023

Mark Ellison Abney, age 57, of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023. He was born on Wednesday, June 1, 1966, in Creve Coeur.

He was preceded in death by his father; Ellison Louis Abney Jr.; step-father, George Carr; grandparents, Ellison and Iva Abney, Sr. and Dan and Iva Matthews.

Mark was currently employed with Michelson Group where he...

Jerry Wayne Fone'Y

Jerry Wayne Fone'Y

Aug 19, 2023

Jerry Fone’y, age 65, of Bonne Terre passed away on Saturday August 19, 2023. He was born on Thursday February 24, 1958, in Chicago Illinois, to the late Willie and Lenore (Chapman) Fone’y. Jerry was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Janene L. Timms.

Jerry enjoyed Cubs baseball, corn hole, Country music, Bud Light, and hanging out with family...

Dennis Roger Umfleet

Dennis Roger Umfleet

Aug 17, 2023

Dennis Roger Umfleet, age 66 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on August 17, 2023, Baptist Home in Arcadia, Missouri. He was born on November 11, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri to Jerry and Ethel (Young) Umfleet.  He married Carol (Long) Umfleet in Fredericktown.

He is survived by his mother Ethel Umfleet; sister – Beverly Miller;...

Ken Weible

Ken Weible

Aug 17, 2023

Kenneth “Ken” Eugene Weible, age 85, of Bonne Terre, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday August 17, 2023. He was born on Thursday, June 9, 1938, in Desloge, to the late Eugene Gentry and Iva Margaret (Pierce) Weible. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by infant sons, Steven Clark and Joel Dean Weible; former spouse,...

Melvin Joseph Ryals

Melvin Joseph Ryals

Aug 12, 2023

Melvin J. Ryals, 89, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born Saturday, January 13, 1934 in St. Louis, to the late Chester E. and Cecelia E. (Dobelman) Ryals. He was of Catholic faith and a member of the International Lithographers and Photo Engravers Union LPIU of St....

Randy Wayne Roach

Randy Wayne Roach

Aug 11, 2023

Randy Wayne Roach, age 56 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at the Stockhoff Nursing Center in Fredericktown. He was born on September 1, 1967, in Fredericktown to Clifford Dee and Patricia Mae (Hawn) Roach.

He is survived by his mother – Patricia Adams of Fredericktown; his sisters and brothers –...

Michael W Jones

Michael W Jones

Aug 11, 2023

Mike Jones age, 68 of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born Thursday, September 23, 1954, in El Paso, TX to the late Anthony and Gertrude (Kleinhenze) Jones.

Mike served his country in the United States Air Force. He proudly retired from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Mike received many awards and commendations...

Fred Labruyere

Fred Labruyere

Aug 11, 2023

Freddie “Fred”LaBruyere, age 71, of Park Hills, passed away unexpectedly, on Friday, August 11, 2023, at his residence. He was born on Wednesday, January 16, 1952, in San Angelo, Texas to the late John Raymond and Rebecca Jane “Becky” {Davis} LaBruyere.

Fred was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills. He was a real estate agent for...