Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Mary May Copeland
Apr 17, 2023
Mary May Copeland, age 92 of Fredericktown (formerly of Richwoods, Missouri) passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, at ClaRue DeVille Nursing Center in Fredericktown. She was born on September 23, 1930, in St. Louis, Missouri to Oather and Effey (Cannon) Byerley.
She was united in marriage to Donald John Copeland Sr., he preceded her...
Janice Rae Coleman
Apr 17, 2023
Janice Rae (Hiatt) Coleman, wife of Phillip Coleman of 36 years passed away peacefully in her home on April 17, 2023. Janice was born in North Platte, Nebraska July 29, 1939. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Ray A. Hiatt and Helen Janice (Steele) Hiatt, great grandson Thomas Ray Hammond, and granddaughter, Carlei Allyson Huff. She was also...
Joyce Tripp
Apr 16, 2023
Joyce Tripp, 83, of Farmington, passed away April 16, 2023, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus. She was born March 31, 1940, in St. Louis, to the late Walt and Dorothy Ramsey (Holmes) Judlin. Joyce was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Farmington and had owned and managed Farmington Antique Mall for several years before retiring. She...
Erma Holdman
Apr 16, 2023
Erma Holdman, age 90, of Riverdale, Georgia, formerly of Bismarck passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation in Cherryville, North Carolina. She was born on Wednesday, September 14, 1932, in Bismarck to the late Clarence Lee and Stella Ruth (Farr) Grider.
Erma was a member of Jonesboro Methodist Church in Jonesboro, Georgia and a former...
Melba Mcgee
Apr 15, 2023
Melba McGee, 94, of Bonne Terre, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at her home. She was born Monday, February 18, 1929, in Leadington, MO, to the late James Guy and Delphia Zora (Speer) Rasnic. Melba graduated from Mineral Area College with an associate degree in business. She practiced as a beautician for several years. She also enjoyed square...
Ryan Basler
Apr 15, 2023
Ryan Basler, 41, of Bonne Terre, passed away April 15, 2023. He was born December 8, 1981, to Francis and Sherry (Estes) Basler. Ryan was a 2000 graduate of North County High School and went on to earn an associate degree from Vatterott College. He was an expert in his field and traveled throughout the Midwest, to service commercial security...
Frank "Hoot" Edward Thornton Jr.
Apr 14, 2023
Frank “Hoot” Edward Thornton Jr., 82, of Bonne Terre, passed away April 14, 2023 at his residence. He was born December 11, 1940 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Frank Edward and Marcella Henrietta (Johler) Thornton Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Janet Karen (Sanders) Thornton; as well as two siblings, Sandra Dallas...
Kathleen "Kathy" Sue Mabery
Apr 13, 2023
Kathleen “Kathy” Mabery, 63, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Mercy South Hospital. She was born Sunday, November 01, 1959 in Bonne Terre to the late Vernon and Mary Sue (Freeman) Mabery. She was also preceded in death by her son, Lance Counts; grandparents, Audrey and Marcus Mabery.
Kathy had a love for horses, listening...
Nate Waibl
Apr 13, 2023
Nathan “Nate” Waibl, 44, of Farmington passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2023, in Washington County. He was born March 20, 1979, in Modesto, California to Michael and Lydia (Cates) Waibl. Nate proudly served his country in the United States Army and then went on to work at the Potosi Correctional Center where he currently served as a Lieutenant. He...
Carter "Peewee" Edward Lee Reed
Apr 12, 2023
Carter “Peewee” Edward Lee Reed, age 2, of Farmington passed away April 12, 2023 at Children’s Hospital in St. Louis. He was born July 3, 2020 in Farmington to Jacob Lee Reed and Challis Chrissa Cunningham. Carter was just learning to talk. He loved playing with hot wheels, dinosaurs and animals of all kinds, but also enjoyed wearing purses and...
Ora Theodore Davis
Apr 11, 2023
Ora “Ted” Davis, 74 of Bonne Terre passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at his residence. He was born Monday, February 28, 1949 in De Soto, to the late Ora Buell and Alberta (Metts) Davis. Ted was a proud member of the Community of Christ Church in Bismarck; he was also a member of the...
Sgt. Major Richard "Pop" Lammert
Apr 11, 2023
Sgt. Major Richard “Pop” Lammert, 82, of Park Hills, passed away April 11, 2023, at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born January 27, 1941, in St. Louis, to the late Alphonse and Margaret (Loida) Lammert and later served his country in the United States Army. Sgt. Major Richard Lammert retired after 34 years of active duty...
Phil Tatum
Apr 10, 2023
Phillip “Phil” Lawrence Tatum, 83, of Farmington passed away April 10, 2023 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. He was born December 1, 1939 in Memphis, TN to the late Charles Finley and Leta Mae (Coleman) Tatum. Phil had a passion for drawing. He was an art teacher for the Farmington School District for over 30 years. He was a faithful...
Carl Arthur Pulley
Apr 9, 2023
Carl Arthur Pulley of Ironton, Missouri, passed away in his home on April 9, 2023 at the age of 88 years. He was born October 5, 1934 in Centerville, Missouri to the late Walter Grey and Laura (Grahman) Pulley. He was united in marriage to Lula Mae (Reed) on February 4, 1961 and she preceded him in death in November...
Linda Kay Snyder
Apr 7, 2023
Linda Kay Snyder, 79, of Park Hills passed away surrounded by her family Friday, April 7, 2023, at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital. She was born Sunday, July 25, 1943, in Bonne Terre, to the late Rolla and Ulva Mae (Kelly) Miller. Linda was a proud member of the United Methodist of Park Hills; she enjoyed going to the casino...
Louis "Lou" Crites
Apr 7, 2023
Graveside services for Louis Edward “Lou” Crites, 76, of Bonne Terre, Missouri and formerly of Jackson, Missouri, will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. in the Sedgewickville Lutheran Cemetery at Sedgewickville, Missouri. Pastor Jimmie Corbin will be officiating and full military honors will be performed. He died Friday, April 7, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Festus, Missouri. ...
Stephen Glenwood Tripp
Apr 6, 2023
Stephen Glenwood Tripp, age 63 passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at his home near Fredericktown. He was born on January 19, 1960, in Bonne Terre, Missouri to Glenwood and Patsy (Cox) Tripp.
On December 7, 1996, in Fredericktown, he was united in marriage to Pamela Marie Senter, she survives in Fredericktown.
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Madison Paige Barnhouse-Stephens
Apr 6, 2023
Madison Paige Barnhouse-Stephens, 26, of Doe Run passed away April 6, 2023, at Barnes-Jewish in St. Louis. She was born April 14, 1996, in St. Louis to David and Marcia (Myers) Barnhouse. She was a Girl Scout in her youth as well as an active member of the Farmington High Junior ROTC. In her free time, Madison loved watching Little...
