Obituaries

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

May 26, 2023

May 25, 2023

Mary Reinbold, 83, of Valles Mines, passed away May 25, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones.  She was born September 16, 1939, in Bonne Terre, to the late Robert Lee and Irene Elsie (Griffin) Dearing.  Mary was a member of the Calvary Tabernacle in Arnold.  She enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, gardening, cleaning, and watching John Wayne movies and...

May 25, 2023

Frank Sutherland, 80, of Doe Run passed away May 25, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri. Frank was born July 15, 1942, in Three Rivers, to the late Clifton Aron and Opal (Pinkston) Sutherland.

Frank was an avid gardener. He loved the outdoors, nature, feeding and watching birds, raising cattle, but most of all, his true love was...

May 25, 2023

Ann Marshall, 73, of Bonne Terre, passed away May 25, 2023.  She was born May 5, 1950, in Knob Lick, to the late Everett and Lora (Moore) Marshall.  She was also preceded in death by brothers; John Marshall, Roy Marshall, Virgil Marshall; and sister, Sadie Bible. Ann loved spending time with her beloved schnauzer, Bud.

She is survived by her...

May 24, 2023

J.R., 60, of Bonne Terre, passed away May 24, 2023.  He was born April 8, 1963, in St. Louis, to the late Delmar Lee and Betty Mae (Ernie) Morris, Sr.  J.R. enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors and riding his bike, but most of all, he loved being with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Anna...

May 24, 2023

The Man, The Legend, Jerry Richard Wagnon Jr. was a loving husband, father, uncle, brother, friend, and neighbor. He was a here for the party kind of guy, the #1 brisket cooker of Iron County, and an all and all good guy. Jerry was born November 2, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Jerry Richard Wagnon Sr. of Cullman,...

May 23, 2023

Kathy Rawson, 54, of Bonne Terre passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She was born Tuesday, September 10, 1968, in St. Louis to the late James Ohno and Margaret Ann (Mabery) Pyeatt.

Kathy was a proud member of the Flat River Church of God. She enjoyed serving her community at the...

May 22, 2023

Kyle Weible, 40, of Bonne Terre passed away Monday, May 22, 2023, at his residence. He was born Tuesday, October 5, 1982, in Festus to Steve Weible and Kelly Penberthy.

Kyle enjoyed the outdoors, flying drones, gardening and collecting baseball cards.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Brenda Hosking, Dean Penberthy, Waldo and Ethel Weible; one cousin, Brian...

May 21, 2023

Reva (Goodwin) Anderson, age 92, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 21, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Reva was born in Faulkner County, Arkansas on Monday, August 25, 1930 to the late James and Elma (Coble) Goodwin.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband John Edward Anderson,...

May 21, 2023

Lois Ann Meyer, age 85, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Parkland Heath Center in Bonne Terre, surrounded by her loved ones. Lois Ann was born in Bonne Terre, on Monday, February 22, 1938 to the late William Herman and Lois Alma (Jones) Meyer.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

May 20, 2023

Alma "Marie" Senter, age 82 passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at her home near Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on October 24, 1940, in Valle Mines, Missouri to Paul Francis and Alma Hazel (Dettmer) Parker.

On June 30, 1962, in Iron County, Missouri she was united in marriage to Frankie Lee Senter, he...

May 20, 2023

Denea Martin, age 51, of Park Hills, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at her residence.  She was born on Tuesday, January 18, 1972, in St. Francois County, Missouri to the late Robert and Brenda (Davis) Martin.

Denea enjoyed making crafts and going swimming. She was known to love her dogs, Bailey, Bella, Mazie and Duke along with...

May 18, 2023

Jim Yount, 72, of Park Hills, passed away May 18, 2023, at Parkland Health Center South in Farmington.  He was born August 6, 1950, in Heber Springs, Arkansas, to the late Boyce Andrew and Nellie (Murphree) Yount.  He was a member of the Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church in Park Hills and very involved with church activities.  Jim was the...