Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Joyce Jean Toombs
May 2, 2023
Joyce Jean Toombs, age 76, of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at Ozark Manor Care Center in Fredericktown. She was born on February 20, 1947, in Patterson, Missouri to Amos and Mary Louise (Copeland) Pogue.
She was united in marriage to Mike Toombs, he preceded her in death.
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Merinna Lee Berry
May 2, 2023
Merinna Lee Berry, 32, of Bonne Terre, passed away May 2, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born February 10, 1991, in Farmington to Jack “Tony” A. Horn and Brenda (Greenwood) House. Merinna was very artistic, loved painting and drawing, enjoyed singing and going out with her girlfriends. She enjoyed helping others. She enjoyed going to...
Donald Wayne Pratt
May 2, 2023
Donald Wayne Pratt, 72, of Farmington passed away May 2, 2023 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born November 10, 1950 in Farmington to the late Hughes and Esther (White) Pratt. He was a long-time member of the Farmington Elks Lodge 1765. Don had over 30 years of experience working as a mechanic and doing auto body repair....
"Jean"
May 1, 2023
Nancy "Jean" Graham, age 79, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, at her sons home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born on December 21, 1943, in Ironton, Missouri to Paul Patterson and Edna Maxine (Reeves) Smith.
On November 28, 1963, at Marble Creek United Baptist Church in Arcadia, Missouri she was united in...
Fred Means
May 1, 2023
Fred Means, 71, of Park Hills, passed away May 1, 2023, at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. He was born May 21, 1951, in Wortham, to the late Gentry Ira and Cleo (Welker) Means. Fred enjoyed golfing, fishing, and NASCAR. Fred was a member of Pendleton Baptist Church in Doe Run. He retired from Potosi Correctional Center in maintenance as a...
Ronald "Ron" L. Peterson
May 1, 2023
Ronald Lee Peterson of Bonne Terre, MO passed away in his home at the age of 83, on May 1, 2023. He was born on August 12, 1939 to the late Edward and Beatrice (Moses) Peterson. He was a member of Primrose Baptist Church in Bonne Terre.
He was preceded in death by his late wife of 59 years, Earlene...
Donald Louis Lines
Apr 30, 2023
Donald Louis Lines, age 86 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at the Stockhoff memorial Nursing Center in Fredericktown. He was born on June 7, 1936, in Floral, Arkansas to Teresa McNutt.
On February 14, 1971, in St. Louis, Missouri he was united in marriage to Irma Jean Weston, she survives...
Edward "Ed" Lee Hart
Apr 30, 2023
Edward Lee Hart age 55, of Park Hills, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, surrounded by his biggest fans. He was born on Friday, October 20, 1967, in Fredericktown to Billy Glen Hart and Donna (Skaggs) Hart.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Billy Hart and mother-in-law, Carla Nicholson.
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Peggy Vines
Apr 27, 2023
Peggy Vines, 88, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully at home April 27, 2023. She was born September 15, 1934, in Deering, MO to the late Sam and Evon (Thompson) Barrett-Hoffman. Peggy was of Baptist faith and a member or the VFW Auxiliary in Desloge. She enjoyed reading, sewing, playing cards and dominoes.
She was preceded in death by her...
Don L. Knowlton
Apr 27, 2023
Donald “Don” L. Knowlton, 74, of Ste. Genevieve passed away April 27, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 14, 1949 in Success, Arkansas. Donald proudly graduated high school at the age of 50. He was a member of Grace Bible Church. After being raised on a farm in Arkansas, Don and his wife...
Master Sergeant John Rodgers, Jr.
Apr 27, 2023
Master Sergeant John Franklin Rodgers, Jr. of Farmington, passed away April 27, 2023, at NHC in Desloge. He was born in St. Louis, February 18, 1938, to the late John F. and Nellie (Helms) Rodgers, Sr. Jack attended Bonne Terre schools before entering the United States Air Force. He retired from the Air Force with 21 years’ service; seven in...
Lloyd "Sunny" Redwine
Apr 27, 2023
Sunny Redwine, 92, of Festus, passed away April 27, 2023, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born September 14, 1930, in Herculaneum, to the late Opal Vinyard. Sunny proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the VFW in Festus, and owner / administrator of Colonial Rest Home in DeSoto...
Jim Hawkins
Apr 26, 2023
Jim Hawkins, 71, of Farmington, passed away April 26, 2023, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. He was born March 13, 1952, in Shirley, MA to the late James H. and Lillie (Stoner) Hawkins. Jim enjoyed poker, St. Louis Cardinals, drinking and smoking cigarettes.
He was also preceded in death by brother, Blaine Hawkins; sister, Susan “Beaver” Hulsey; niece,...
Kerry Lynn Davis
Apr 26, 2023
Kerry Lynn Davis of Belleview, Missouri, passed away on April 26, 2023 at the age of sixty-six years. He was born October 5, 1956 in Bonne Terre, Missouri to the late Carl Lee and Clara Bernice (Fadler) Davis. He was united in marriage to Sheila Darlene (Keith) on September 26, 1981, who survives. On September 26, 1981 he was united...
William Arthur Banks Jr.
Apr 26, 2023
William Arthur Banks, Jr. of Fredericktown, Missouri, passed away April 26, 2023 in Farmington, Missouri at the age of ninety-one years. He was born January 14, 1932 in Greenville, Missouri, the son of the late William Arthur Banks, Sr. and Mabel Evelyn (Hinch) Banks. Bill, as he was known to everyone, was a graduate of Piedmont High School. He attended...
Lowfier Cypher Mcdonald
Apr 26, 2023
Baby Lowfier Cypher McDonald of Park Hills passed away April 26, 2023 at Parkland BJC Hospital in Farmington. He was born April 26, 2023 to Clayton and Earendel (Patrick) McDonald.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Cypress Patrick in infancy; great-grandmother, Janie Soard.
Lowfier is survived by one sister, Janie Patrick; grandparents, Ashley and Paul Kinnard, Orivile McDonald,...
June Hulsey
Apr 26, 2023
June Hulsey, age 90, of Port Richey, Florida, formerly of Festus and Bloomsdale, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Sunshine Christian Home in Holiday, Florida. She was born on Sunday, May 15, 1932, in Leadwood, to the late Uriah and Barbara Biggs-Licklider.
In addition to her parents, June was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65...
Dail Humphrey
Apr 25, 2023
Dail Dewayne Humphrey, 58, of Farmington passed away April 25, 2023. He was born June 20, 1964 in Kansas City, MO. Dail enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially fishing and camping. He also enjoyed woodworking in his spare time.
He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Donald Humphrey and wife, Connie; mother, Brenda Sue (Page) Umphenour and husband C.H....
James David Dragschutz
Apr 24, 2023
James David Dragschutz, age 61 of DeSoto, Missouri passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at the Baisch Nursing Center in DeSoto. He was born on January 15, 1962, in St. Louis, Missouri to John Harry and Dorothy Leona (Kiefer) Dragschutz.
He is survived by two sisters & brothers-in-law – Nancy & Mike Hamilton of...
David Wayne St. Clair
Apr 23, 2023
David Wayne St. Clair, age 46 passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at his home near Fredericktown. He was born on June 10, 1976, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Charles Edgar Jr. and Marilyn Levone (Deck) St. Clair.
He is survived by his two brothers – Terry (Becky) St. Clair of Fredericktown and Ronnie...