Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
David Clemons
Aug 6, 2021
David Langley Clemons, 67, of Bonne Terre, passed away surrounded by his loving family at his residence on August 6, 2021. He was born December 11, 1953 in Bonne Terre to Langley and Shirley (Howell) Clemons. He was preceded in death by his father, Langley Clemons; his father and mother-in-law, Jack and Elnora (Inman) Leftridge.
Dave was a member...
Jimmie Bayless
Aug 5, 2021
Jimmie Elvert Bayless, age 72, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. Jimmie was born on Thursday, November 25, 1948, in St. Louis, to the late Paul and Opal (Counts) Bayless. He served his country in the United States Army and later retired from the prison in Bowling Green as a Department...
June Smith
Aug 5, 2021
Naomi June Smith, 90, of Farmington, passed away August 5, 2021 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born June 28, 1931 in Farmington to the late John E. and Aurelia (Waddell) Vaughan. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eddie Lowell Smith; son, Steven Dale Smith; two grandsons, Jeremiah David Smith, and Jimmy Gillam; granddaughter,...
Dennis Doyle Garner
Aug 2, 2021
Dennis Doyle Garner, age 64, of St. Louis, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021, at SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital. He was born on Sunday, March 10, 1957, to the late Henry and Rosemary (Poss) Garner. Dennis worked maintenance and also worked for a limo service where he met many famous celebrities. He will be dearly missed by his...
Joan Brewer
Aug 1, 2021
It is with great sorrow, the family of Joan Brewer announce her passing on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at the age of 65 years at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. She was born, the ninth of fourteen children, on May 18, 1956, to the late James L. and Cleta O. Roney.
In addition to her parents, she was...
George Stanley
Jul 30, 2021
George V. Stanley age 81, of Park Hills, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Tuesday, September 26, 1939, in Muncie, Indiana, to the late Oliver and Ruby (Huffman) Stanley. George worked as a security guard for the Federal Reserve and retired after 40 years of service. He loved...
Jerry Lynn Bucy
Jul 29, 2021
Jerry Lynn Bucy age 70, of Park Hills, passed away at his residence, July 29, 2021. He was born December 2, 1950 in Cairo, IL to the late Luther and Rozella (Paliser) Maxwell. Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 23 years where he retired. He then went on and worked with National Security Agency, as...
Ted Shipley
Jul 28, 2021
Ted Shipley, 58, of Park Hills, passed away July 28, 2021, at Mercy South in St. Louis. He was born July 19, 1963, in St. Louis, to the late Elmer Theodore Shipley and Linda Rae (Cole) Burrow. Ted is survived by one brother, Danny Shipley; niece, Danielle; cousin David Rodriguez; several other nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and Ted’s furry companion,...
Richard "Rick" Thomas Taylor
Jul 26, 2021
Richard “Rick” Thomas Taylor, 62, Bonne Terre, passed away July 26, 2021 at his residence surround by family. He was born April 11, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri to Raymond “Ray” and Gwendolyn (Vines) Taylor.
Rick worked as an artificial turf installer. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his loving parents, two sons,...
Betty Horton
Jul 26, 2021
Betty Horton, 98, of Park Hills, passed away July 26, 2021, at Parkland South in Farmington. She was born August 28, 1922, in Des Moine, IA, to the late Walter and Verna (Eslinger) Baker. Betty was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church in Desloge, and Mineral Area Memorial Auxiliary #5741. Her enjoyments were reading, sewing, and selling buddy...
Emma Marie Pyeatt
Jul 25, 2021
Emma Marie Pyeatt, 59, of Bonne Terre, MO passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021. She was born on Wednesday, November 29, 1961 in St. Louis, to the late Winfred and Dorothy (Gardner) Singleton.
Emma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandma. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, playing bingo, horseback riding, barrel racing, hunting, camping, and...
C. Gail Patterson
Jul 24, 2021
C. Gail Patterson, 60, of Farmington passed away at her residence July 24, 2021. She was born August 16, 1960 in Fort Hood, TX. Gail was an over the road truck driver for 21 years. She loved to play bingo, gamble, go out to eat with her family and in her spare time, she enjoyed reading. But, most of all...
Charles "Charlie" Revaughn Wigger
Jul 23, 2021
Charles “Charlie” Revaughn Wigger, Sr., 73, of Bonne Terre passed away July 23, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 2, 1947 in Bonne Terre to the late Revaughn Edward and Alberta Marie (Morris) Wigger. He was also preceded in death by his son, Christopher Wigger; granddaughter, Sara Gill; and brother, Keith Wigger.
Charlie was a MO Dept....
Dennis Petty, Jr.
Jul 23, 2021
Dennis Paul Petty Jr., age 73, of Greenfield passed away suddenly on Friday July 23rd. He was born on Saturday, March 13, 1948 in Lake Co. TN. He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. with over 35 years of dedicated service....
Ola Douglas
Jul 22, 2021
Ola Douglas, age 100, of Desloge, passed away July 22, 2021, at NHC Health Care in Desloge. He was born June 13, 1921, in Bonne Terre, to the late Vetal and Delphia (Long) Douglas. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bonne Terre and the VFW Post 6883 in Bonne Terre. Ola was a WWII U.S Navy...
Delores Mcwilliams
Jul 22, 2021
Delores McWilliams, 84, of Park Hills passed away July 22, 2021, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. She was born May 6, 1937, in Park Hills, to the late Jess and Mary Ann (Williams) Degonia. Deloris was a member of the First Church of God in Desloge.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 53...
David Wayne Bockenkamp Ii
Jul 22, 2021
David Wayne Bockenkamp II, 39, of Park Hills passed away July 22, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 2, 1981 in Farmington. David is preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Lena Bockenkamp.
David is survived by his daughter, Brookelynn Bockenkamp; his father, David and his wife Sonya Bockenkamp; his mother, Nancy (Montgomery) Bockenkamp; brother, Joe Bockenkamp;...
Paula Tiefenauer
Jul 21, 2021
Paula Tiefenauer, 69, of Marquand passed away July 21, 2021 at her residence. She was born February 21, 1952 in Bonne Terre to the late Paul and Frances (Payne) Oder. She enjoyed making floral arrangements and placing them on her family’s graves, camping, fishing, spending time with her family and her fur baby, Mica.
In addition to her parents, she...
Doris Milburn
Jul 20, 2021
Doris J. Milburn, 84, of Farmington passed away July 20, 2021 at Presbyterian Manor. She was born June 4, 1937 in Doe Run. Doris was a Receptionist and Switch Board Operator for Medical Arts Clinic.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Elaine (Watkins) Spradlin; husband, Marvin Russell Milburn; and sister, Louise Peterson.
Doris is survived by...
Ross Illsley, Jr.
Jul 20, 2021
Ross L. Illsley, Jr., 64, of Farmington passed away July 20, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 10, 1956 in Boston, MA to the late Ross L. Illsley, Sr. and Evelyn (Lewis) Illsley.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Hillview Memorial Gardens in Farmington with Pastor Stephen Constien officiating....
