Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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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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...

Apr 5, 2023

Betty Denton, 95, of Desloge, passed away April 5, 2023, surrounded by the ones who loved her.  She was born March 28, 1928, in Irondale, to the late Charles and Lillian (Chapel) Beck.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge.  Betty enjoyed working in her flower garden, was an avid reader, member of Iris Club, an...

Apr 4, 2023

Cleo “Ray” Young, 95, of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023. He was born Saturday, February 4, 1928 to the late Winfred and Elsie (Frances) Young. Ray was also preceded in death by his step-father Joseph Boyer; sisters, Ruth Helen Young, Dorothy Stegall, Jessie Stucker, Golda Burcham, Joanne Nash; brothers, Billy Carl Young and Leo Fay Young.

Ray...

Apr 4, 2023

Donald Henry Bohr, 83, of Mineral Point, passed away on April 4, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born December 22, 1939, in St. Louis, to the late Henry Nicholas and Mary Elizabeth (Frazer) Bohr.  Donald was a longtime member of the First Freewill Baptist Church in Park Hills, as well as a 55-year member...

Apr 4, 2023

Otto Forrester, 61, of Leadwood, passed away April 4, 2023.  He was born September 18, 1961, in Flat River, to Patrick Marion and Patsy (Gibson) Forrester.  Otto enjoyed mushroom hunting, being outdoors, taking walks and spending time with family.  He loved animals and most of all, his fur baby Allie.

He was preceded in death by his father, Patrick Forrester;...

Apr 3, 2023

Patrick “Quinn” Hofmann, 38, of Park Hills, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023. He was born Friday, September 28, 1984 in Panama City, Florida.

Quinn honorably served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed, fishing, working on cars, tinkering with electronics and taking them apart, he liked playing video games and was a collector of all sports cards....