Obituaries

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...

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. ....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

May 30, 2023

May 28, 2023

Jackie Dean Elliott of Ironton, Missouri passed away May 28, 2023 in Pilot Knob, Missouri at the age of sixty-three years. He was born May 22, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of Jackson Dean and Carol Marie (Marler) Elliott. Jackie is survived by three sons; Justin, Cody, and Jesse, all of Atkinson, Georgia and four grandchildren; Courtney, Caitlyn,...

May 28, 2023

Mr. Van G. Detring, passed away at his Farmington residence on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at the age of 94 years. Van was born in Farmington, Missouri on Monday, March 11, 1929, to the late Conrad F. and Grace (Graham) Detring. Also preceding in death, was his loving wife, Alma “Jean” (Haney) Detring in 2010; and his 3 brothers, Donald...

May 28, 2023

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