Obituaries

Mar 10, 2023

Phyllis Lynn Swearingen, 67, of Farmington, passed away March 10, 2023 at St. Francois Manor in Farmington. She was born July 29, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Kenneth and Claudine (Harris) Moeckel. Phyllis was a doting fan of Elvis Presley. She loved Christmas because she loved the gift of giving to others. Her heart was rich in...

Mar 9, 2023

Ernie Dale DeClue, 72, of Farmington passed away March 9, 2023 at his residence. He was born July 1, 1950 in DeSoto, MO to the late Earl and Helen (Stewart) DeClue. Ernie loved fishing, watching wrestling and was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan.

In addition to his parents, Ernie was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Imagene...

Mar 8, 2023

Johnny Anderson, 69, of Bismarck, passed away March 8, 2023, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis.  He was born March 24, 1954, in Monette, Arkansas, to the late Orville Jack and Mary Magdalene (Smith) Anderson.  Johnny was a Christian.  He enjoyed fishing, old cars, camping, riding 4-wheelers, hunting, but most of all, spending time with his grandchildren.

He...

Mar 7, 2023

Richard Joseph Bouchard, age 75, of Bonne Terre passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He was born Monday, March 10, 1947, in St. Louis to the late Leo and Louise (Thurman) Bouchard. In addition to his parents, he was  preceded in death by his sister Betsy Peterson; in-laws, Reuben and Edna (LaRose) Counts.

Richard...

Mar 7, 2023

Helen Louise Mitchell of Pilot Knob, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the age of 92 years, 3 months and 2 days. She was born on December 5, 1930 in Marinette, Wisconsin to the late Edwin and Emma (Sandmeyer) Hanson. On May 4, 1978, Helen was united in marriage to Jack Edward Mitchell who preceded her in...

Mar 4, 2023

Pamela Newcomb, age 67 of Viburnum, Missouri (formerly of Fredericktown) passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Stonecrest Healthcare in Viburnum. She was born on June 1, 1955, to Dr. Arthur Dee and Jana Lee Newcomb.

Her siblings include: Eric Newcomb, Lavada Whitaker and Dean Newcomb.

A graveside service will...

Mar 4, 2023

Tonnia Lynn Wyhs, 52, of Bonne Terre passed away March 4, 2023, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. She was born May 28, 1970, in St. Charles to the late Delbert and Loretta (Perkins) Kuchler.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Janet Ortega.

Tonnia is survived by two children, Cathy and...

Mar 4, 2023

Chester Bradley of Ironton, Missouri passed away March 4, 2023 at his home at the age of 90 years. He was born September 28, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Chester and Zalma Bradley. On April 26, 1958 he was united in marriage to Mary Frances Nichols who preceded him in death on September 22, 2004....

Mar 2, 2023

Rodney Lee Royer, age 68 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the Kindred Hospital of St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on December 31, 1954, in Farmington, Missouri to Howard Kenneth and Norma Geneva (Griffith) Royer.

On December 8, 2005, he was united in marriage to Sonya Denise Faught, she...

Mar 2, 2023

Mary T. Weiler, 62, of Farmington passed away March 2, 2023 at her residence. She was born June 7, 1960, in St. Louis to Donald Weiler and the late Loretta (Shannon) Weiler. Mary was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church in Farmington. She enjoyed reading and making her own jewerly. She was large on life and on having many...

Feb 28, 2023

On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, Dexter Ricardo Oates of Bonne Terre, Missouri died suddenly at the age of 36 years old. Dexter was born to Rudolph and Alice Oates on January 19, 1987, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dexter was a loving son, brother, uncle, cousin, mentor, and friend. He was generous, curious, intelligent, and a faithful Christian.

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Feb 27, 2023

Marvin Eugene Cooper, "Buddy" age 87 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, at the Presbyterian Manor in Farmington, Missouri. He was born on November 18, 1935, in Fredericktown to Marvin Henry and Edith Mae (Pierson) Cooper.

On December 31, 1955, in Fredericktown he was united in marriage to Delores Mae Pirtle,...

Feb 26, 2023

Eva Mae Barton, 75, of Bonne Terre passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. Eva was born Friday, January 16, 1948, in Bonne Terre, to the late Virgil A. and Bertha L. (Parks) Gowen.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Larry Joe Barton; siblings, Anna (Gowen)...

Feb 26, 2023

Judy Darlene Gillum of Ironton, Missouri passed away February 26, 2023 in St. Louis, Missouri surrounded by her loving family. She was 78 years old. Judy was born March 28, 1944 in Imboden, Missouri the daughter of the late Paul and Ethel May (Fitzgerald) McIntyre. On November 18, 1967 Judy was united in marriage to Larry Hubert Gillum who survives....

Feb 26, 2023

Diana Martin, 72, of Mineral Point, passed away February 26, 2023, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus.  She was born March 29, 1950, in Bonne Terre, to the late Harold Paul and Naomi Ruth (Ames) Steinmetz.  Diana attended the Assembly of God Church in Irondale.  She was a member of Eagles Lodge in Desloge and enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, playing Bingo...

Feb 26, 2023

Ricky Lee Weber 'Wizard' of Iron Mountain Lake, Missouri passed away at his home on February 25, 2023 at the age of 69 years. He was born July 29, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Rudy and Juanita (Long) Weber. Ricky was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Weber. Ricky is survived by his children:...

Feb 24, 2023

 

Janet Lashley, 75, of Desloge, passed away February 24, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, into the arms of her savior, with her family by her side.  She was born March 4, 1947, in Bonne Terre, to the late Waldo and Ethel (Buxton) Weible.  Janet was a homemaker and a faithful member of Parkview Free Will Baptist Church in Desloge.

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Feb 22, 2023

Bruce Paul Macmillan of Ironton, Missouri passed away February 22, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 25, 1945, in Albany, New York the son of the late Angus John and Gertrude Elizabeth (Wise) Macmillan. Bruce is survived by his "better half", Dolores Rae Maples of Ironton, Missouri, his two sons; Peter Macmillan (Brenda...

Feb 20, 2023

Geneva Arlene Jackson, 76, of Farmington passed away February 20, 2023 at The Baptist Home in Ironton, MO. She was born May 5, 1946 in Kansas City, MO to the late Leslie P. and Wilma G. (Tripp) Matheis. Arlene was a member of the First Baptist Church of Farmington for many years. She served as the Children’s Choir Director, taught...

Feb 20, 2023

Bill Nobles, 55, of Bonne Terre, passed away February 20, 2023, at his home surrounded by the ones who loved him.  He was born December 27, 1967, in St. Louis to the late William Henry Nobles and Janet (Spradling) Allgeyer.  Bill was a member of the Oak Bridge Community Church in Arnold.  He was a huge St. Louis Blues Hockey...