Obituaries

Mar 24, 2023

Gladys Ann Province Ferrell, age 75, of Park Hills, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at Camelot Skilled Nursing Facility.  She was born on Sunday, October 19, 1947, in Machens to the late Charles R. Province and Leota B. (Fitzgerald) Province.  She was also preceded in death by one brother, Nallie “Wendel” Fitzgerald; two sisters, Shirley Province Brotherton and Helen...

Mar 24, 2023

Peggy Adams, 84, of Desloge, passed away March 24, 2023, at home surrounded by the ones that loved her.  She was born August 31, 1938, in Bonne Terre, to the late Ray and Myrtle (Pulliam) Wells.  Peggy was of Baptist faith, and she was a true sports fan.  She enjoyed watching any kind of sports, but her favorite was Duke...

Mar 23, 2023

Larry Gene House, age 81, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 23, 2023, at his residence. He was born Monday, November 3, 1941, in Bonne Terre to Alvin and Musie (Newcomer) House. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was ordained as a deacon at Aulsbury Chapel on June 29, 1986, where he was...

Mar 22, 2023

Ashley Marie Whaley, 34, of Bonne Terre passed away surround by her family Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at her residence. She was born Thursday, March 31, 1988, in Festus to Robert and Wendy (Cody) Massey. Ashley was a proud member of the First Baptist Church in Bonne Terre; Ashley was happily married to the love of her life for over...

Mar 21, 2023

Joe Van Smith, age 72 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on November 1, 1950, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Wilbur Harold and Mary Alva (Hayden) Smith.

On February 7, 1975, in Fredericktown, he was united in marriage to Sharon...

Mar 20, 2023

James Randall Gore, age 88 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Camelot Nursing Home in Farmington, Missouri. He was born on January 12, 1935, in Jemison, Alabama to Claude Eugene and LeFoyle Gervis (Dorminey) Gore.

He is survived by his daughter Julia Ann Dodson of Burnsville, North Carolina; sister, Donna...

Mar 20, 2023

Richard Lee Edgar passed away at Farmington Presbyterian Manor in Farmington, MO on Monday, March 20, 2023, at age 88. Richard was born January 17, 1935 in Leadwood, Missouri to Jewell Edward Edgar and Reva Helen (Bowling) Edgar. He graduated from Leadwood High School in 1952 and graduated with a pre-engineering degree in 1954 from Flat River Junior College. Richard...

Mar 20, 2023

Donna Ann (Rosener) Barton, age 75, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully Monday, March 20, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Donna was born in Bonne Terre, Tuesday, June 17, 1947 to the late Wyman and Irene (Newcomer) Rosener.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings William Rosener, Samuel Rosener, Willard...

Mar 20, 2023

Lois Virginia Coffield, 98, of Farmington passed away March 20, 2023 at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. She was born May 1, 1924 in St. Louis to the late John and Bessie Mae (Roche) Houston. Lois was a member of the Farmington Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed music and reading. She also enjoyed working as an LPN and especially loved helping others.

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Mar 18, 2023

Preben Andersen of Arcadia, Missouri passed away March 18, 2023 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 69 years. He was born August 8, 1953 in Aarhus, Denmark the son of the late Niels Andreas and Gerthy (Pedersen) Andersen. On June 17, 2000 he was united in marriage to Christine Marie Nelson who survives. Preben is survived by three...

Mar 18, 2023

Edward Wolf, Sr., 81, of Farmington passed away March 18, 2023 at Ashbrook Assisted Living in Farmington. He was born February 24, 1942 in Altamont, IL. He was a member of the Faith Cowboy Church, American Legion, Eagles and DANKS.  Edward proudly served his country in the United States Army.He was preceded in death by his parents, August William and...

Mar 17, 2023

Clyde Partridge, 82, of Park Hills, passed away March 17, 2023, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus.  He was born May 27, 1940, in Carlinville, Illinois, to the late Ralph Eugene and Opal Lucille (Shackles) Partridge.  Clyde served his country in the United States Air Force and was a member of the Leadington Free Will Baptist Church.  He was an avid...

Mar 16, 2023

Marcy Sens, 66, of Bonne Terre, passed away March 16, 2023, at Parkland Hospital South in Farmington.  She was born November 22, 1956, in St. Louis, to the late Allen Clinton and Shirley Dawn (Conway) Smith.  Marcy was an avid reader and loved sewing, crafting, playing video games, tending to her plants, but most of all, taking care of her...

Mar 15, 2023

Edna Jones, 93, of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus, Missouri.  She was born Friday, February 14, 1930, in Belleview, Missouri to the late Charles “Dink” Leslie and Florence Augusta (Jones) Jones.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Charles Raymond Jones; her parents and siblings, Wilford...

Mar 13, 2023

Frederick “Fred” Kassabaum age, 90 of Bonne Terre, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at St. Joe Manor. He was born Monday, October 28, 1932, in Doe Run, to the late Henry and Nellie (Hollinger) Kassabaum.

In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his daughter in-law Lisa (Guinn) Kassabaum; four siblings, Rosie Karsh, Fern Kassabaum, Vyman ...

Mar 13, 2023

Dewey Smallen, 73, of Farmington, passed away March 13, 2023, at Parkland Hospital in Farmington.  He was born December 28, 1949, in Bonne Terre, to the late Charles Dewey and Pauline Alberta (Walker) Smallen.  Dewey served his country in the United States Navy and was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Farmington.  He was a musician, who...

Mar 12, 2023

Catherine Christine Roling Nenninger peacefully passed away on March 12, 2023, at the age of 102. Born in Iowa, she grew up with two sisters, Mary and Teresa, and her brother Herman.

In her early 20s, she bought a one-way train ticket to Chicago to find better opportunities. While living at the Rita Club, apartments on Dearborn for working young...

Mar 12, 2023

Howard “Wayne” Hahn, 78, of Farmington passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2023 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born October 15, 1944 in Bonne Terre to the late Lloyd and Katherine (Winch) Hahn. Wayne was an auto mechanic for 40 years and a lifetime farmer. He was a member of the Knob Lick Church of...

Mar 12, 2023

Terry Jinkerson age, 69 of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Festus. He was born Monday, January 11, 1954, in Bonne Terre, to the late Ralph “Bud” and Georgia (Harris) Jinkerson.

Terry was a member of Transportation Communication Union; he worked many years for Union Pacific Railroad as a welder. Terry was an avid...

Mar 11, 2023

         Barbara (Piatt) Cross, age 79, of Desloge, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Baptist Home in Ironton.  She was born on Friday, October 22, 1943, in Guilford to the late Lloyd and Nell (Blodgett) Piatt. She was also preceded in death by her former spouse William Dearing.

Barbara was a member of First Baptist Church of Desloge. ...