Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Dennis "Denny" Wayne Skaggs
Dec 2, 2021
Dennis Wayne Skaggs also known by “Denny”, age 63, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Mercy South in St. Louis. Denny was born Tuesday, June 24, 1958 in Bonne Terre, to the late Orville and Geraldine (Hale) Skaggs.
He is survived by his loving wife, Marsha (Moss) Skaggs; his four children, Dana (husband JD) Cafourek, Denny...
Baby Kaulder Lee Ferrell
Dec 2, 2021
Kaulder Lee Ferrell, 3 days, of Park Hills, passed away December 2, 2021, at Children’s Hospital in St. Louis. He was born November 29, 2021, in St. Louis, to Cody Lee Ferrell and Sara Richardson. Kaulder Lee was preceded in death by one grandfather, Robert “Bob” Ferrell.
He is survived by his parents; one sister, Carlee Gail Ferrell; maternal grandparents,...
Courtney Nicole Drennen
Dec 1, 2021
Courtney Nicole Drennen, age 22, of Festus, Missouri passed away December 1, 2021, she was born May 30, 1999, in St. Louis to Danielle Roux and Brian Drennen.
Courtney loved music, animals and her family and friends. She was smart, funny and full of life, the day she was born she came out a fighter. Courtney has overcome many obstacles...
Barbara Sue Ward
Nov 29, 2021
Barbara Sue (Cramp) Ward, of Bonne Terre, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at St. Luke’s West Hospital at the age of 78. She was born Friday, May 21, 1943 in Desloge, Missouri. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Clarence (Tiny) and Virginia (Jenny) Cramp; step- son Robert Ward and grandparents, Augusta (Gus) and Ada Cramp. Barbara is...
Terri Jo Farley
Nov 29, 2021
Terri Jo Farley, age 71, of Desloge passed away Monday, November 29, 2021. She was born on Friday, February 24, 1950 in St. Louis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hershal and Nell (Gardner) Parks; spouse, Jack Farley; and son, David Farley.
Terri Jo is survived by her daughter, Patricia Hernandez and husband Gustavo; seven grandchildren, Maggie, Isabella,...
Karl Helms
Nov 29, 2021
Karl Russell Helms, age 83, of Desloge, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was born on Thursday, October 20, 1938, in Hopewell to the late Edward Lee and Mary Ellen (Fromm) Helms. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Janice “Gwen” (Twomey) Helms; sister, Dixie...
Dennis "Denny" Wayne Eaton
Nov 27, 2021
Dennis “Denny” Wayne Eaton, age 69, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at St. Anthony’s Mercy South Hospital. Denny was born on Sunday, August 17, 1952 in Farmington, MO to the late Roy Winford and Mildred Marie (Hughes) Eaton. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his siblings, Marilyn Duncan and David Eaton. ...
Lisa Strauser
Nov 27, 2021
Lisa Strauser, 57, of Brevard, North Carolina, formerly of Bonne Terre, passed away November 27, 2021. She was born January 14, 1964, in Bonne Terre, to Ronald Strauser and Cynthia Foshee. Lisa was an avid animal lover.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Earl and Hilda Foshee; paternal grandmother, Lucille Strauser.
Lisa is survived by...
Dorothy Jane Bartlett
Nov 27, 2021
Dorothy (Arnold) Bartlett, age 76, of Park Hills, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Country Meadows. She was born on Monday, May 14, 1945 in Horine, MO to the late Joseph and Matilda (Boyer) Arnold. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Robert “Bob” Bartlett; a son Allen Lee Bartlett; and eight of her sibling
Dorothy...
Frank Beard
Nov 25, 2021
Franklin Beard, 61, of Bismarck, passed away November 25, 2021, at Jefferson Mercy in Festus. He was born January 4, 1960, in Poplar Bluff, to the late Leroy and Wanda Ann (Morris) White. Frank was an amazing father and husband. His family was everything to him! There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for his wife, kids, grandkids or his Hoover...
Diane Williams
Nov 25, 2021
Diane DeClue Williams, former St. Francois County Health Center Director, North County School Board President, and North County Elementary School Nurse, died on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2021 at the The Sheridan at Laurier Park Retirement Community in St. Louis, MO.
A 1958 Bonne Terre High School graduate, Diane received her RN degree from Barnes Hospital School of Nursing in...
Kenny Basler
Nov 25, 2021
Kenny Basler, 53, of Bonne Terre, passed away November 25, 2021, at Mercy South in St. Louis. He was born December 26, 1967, in Fredericktown, to the late Russell and Ruth Naomi (Miller) Basler. Kenny was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills and was an avid outdoorsman. Kenny enjoyed many outdoor activities with his sons, such...
Norman Hardin
Nov 24, 2021
Norman Hardin, 95, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Bonne Terre, passed away November 24, 2021, at Ratliff Care Center. He was born September 3, 1926, in Mountain Grove, to the late Grover Cleveland and Iva Ann (Weber) Hardin. He attended Flat River Church of God and retired from Missouri Pacific Railroad after 30 years. He proudly served his country in...
Sandra Cook
Nov 23, 2021
Sandra D. Cook, 83, of Desloge passed away November 23, 2021 at Country Meadows Nursing Home in Park Hills. She was born October 28, 1938 in Flat River to the late T.J. and May (Smallen) LaBrot. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Park Hills. Sandra was an animal lover, especially her horses and cats. She also...
Karen Queen
Nov 22, 2021
Karen Queen, 52, of Park Hills, passed away November 22, 2021, at her home. She was born July 11, 1969, in Farmington, to Joseph McClanahan and Mary (Byers) Gilbert. She was a member of the Dogwood Church. Karen enjoyed playing with her grandchildren, who were the light of her life and playing Bingo.
She was preceded in death by...
Sherrie Thelma Lucille Singleton
Nov 22, 2021
Sherrie Thelma Lucille Singleton, 52, of Park Hills, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 at her residence in Park Hills, Missouri. She was born Thursday, May 22, 1969 in East St. Louis, Missouri to Donald Ray and Carol (Dunning) Mitchem. She is preceded in death by her father.
Sherrie is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Ivan Singleton,...
Sherry Edgar
Nov 21, 2021
Sherry Edgar, 71, of Bonne Terre, passed away November 21, 2021, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. She was born January 6, 1950, in St. Louis to the late James Daniel and Dorothy (Campbell) Snider. Sherry loved spending time with her family and working crossword puzzles.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 49 years, John Ellis...
Janet Ruth Smith
Nov 21, 2021
Janet Ruth Smith, 78, of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at her residence in Bonne Terre, Missouri. She was born Thursday, December 10, 1942 in Bonne Terre, Missouri to the late Courtland and Leona (Lee) Turley. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband Dale Smith as well as a brother, Albert Turley, and sister,...
John Christopher Bartlett
Nov 21, 2021
John Christopher Bartlett, 38, of Farmington passed away November 21, 2021 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born March 12, 1983 in St. Louis.
John is survived by his parents, Lawrence Earl Bartlett and Sandra (Davis) Bartlett; two children, Makayleah and Trinity; three siblings, Laura Bartlett, Trisha Portell and Joseph Bartlett; grandparents, Glen Bartlett and Shirley Koonce. Several...
Ricky Joe Conway
Nov 19, 2021
Ricky Joe Conway, passed away at his residence on November 19, 2021. He was born on February 15, 1955 to the late Francis and Pearl (Radford) Conway.
Ricky was a big fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and loved dirt car racing, especially The Outlaws. An avid hunter, Ricky enjoyed camping. His favorite hobby was spending time with his family...
