Obituaries

Dec 7, 2022

Jean Ellen Hardy, 80, of Desloge, passed away peacefully at her home December 7, 2022, in the early hours, with her husband of 58 years, Dr. Stanton Lee Hardy, at her side. A sixth generation Missourian, with roots based in St. Francois County for over 220 years, she was born in Ironton, to the late Garland Jasper Marler and Mary...

Dec 6, 2022

Jackson Dean Elliott of Ironton, Missouri passed away December 6, 2022, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of eighty-eight years. He was born October 25, 1934, in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Charles "Chat" and Hannah (Hicks) Elliott. Jack's father died when he was very young. His mother married Charles Browers and he raised Jack as...

Dec 5, 2022

Bill Thaxton, 86, of Farmington passed away December 5, 2022 at his residence. He was born August 30, 1936 in Kennett, MO. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Army, retiring after 22 years of service. He was a member and also served as Worshipful Master at both Mizpah Mt. Moriah No. 40 Masonic Lodge of Florissant, MO...

Dec 4, 2022

 

           Mary Owens, 79, of Bonne Terre, passed away at Barnes Jewish Hospital on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Mary was born Sunday, June 6, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Bryan and Rosey (King) Horn. Mary was a devoted woman to her faith and dedicated member to her church family at Lively Stone Tabernacle where she attended. She...

Dec 4, 2022

Thomas Roy Elders, 69, of Farmington passed away December 4, 2022 at St. Francois Manor. He was born January 31, 1953 in Burlington, Iowa. Tom proudly served his country in the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Curtis Elders and Wilma Juanita (Sherrill) Hanson; brother-in-law, Michael Commerford.

Tom is survived by one brother, David...

Dec 3, 2022

William Elton Tiefenauer known to most as "Elton" passed away on December 3, 2022, at his residence at the age of 62 years. He was born May 23, 1960, in Ironton, Missouri the son of the late Lois Janet Tiefenauer. On October 11, 1983, he was united in marriage to Laura Ann Hackworth who survives. His dog, Penny, who was...

Dec 1, 2022

May Pearl Canter, age 75 passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at her home in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on August 1, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri to Benjamin Wesley and Daisy Pearl (Snodgrass) Shelton.

She was married to Jerry Canter who preceded her in death. In addition to her husband and parents...

Nov 30, 2022

Janet Brown, 62, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully the morning of Wednesday, November 30, 2022. With the love of her family surrounding her. Janet was born Friday, November 18, 1960, in Bridgeton, Missouri to the late Paul and Betty (Gimple) Wirtz. Janet was a woman of many passions including, putting puzzles together, growing sunflowers, crocheting, collection Angels and hanging...

Nov 29, 2022

Albert Lloyd “Butch” Halter, of Pevely, formally of Bonne Terre passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at his residence. He was born on Wednesday, October 31, 1945 to the late Tony and Florence I. (Janssen) Halter. Butch was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre, and proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

Butch worked...

Nov 28, 2022

          Arthur Lee "Art" Goede, Sr. 75, of St. Louis, passed away November 28, 2022, at his home surrounded by the ones he loved.  He was born July 5, 1947, in St. Louis, to the late Arthur Julius and Virginia Lee (Saunchegrow) Goede.  Art served his country in the United States Army.  He was a member of the Scottish Rite #138,...

Nov 28, 2022

          Janet Coker, 64, of Desloge, passed away November 28, 2022, at her residence.  She was born April 28, 1958, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Edward and Elizabeth (Fensom) Heasley. 

          Janet is survived by her three children, Bobby Gene Coker Jr. and wife Chelsi, Kristen Boyd Coker and fiancé Cole Congleton, Amanda Thompson and husband Jordan; two granddaughters, Ellie...

Nov 27, 2022

S. Joanne Johnson, nee McClary, 80, of Smithton, IL, born Friday, November 27, 1942, in Bonne Terre, MO, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 27, 2022. She was assisted in her final journey by the caring hands of the Dammert Care Center at Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, Il.

Joanne retired from AT&T in St. Louis, MO. after many...

Nov 26, 2022

Margaret Ellen Duncan, age 81 of DeSoto, Missouri passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Hillcrest Care Center in DeSoto. She was born on November 3, 1941, in St. Louis, Missouri to Fred Lonzo and Goldie Pearl (White) Kiger.

In August 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri she was united in marriage to Harlan Duncan,...

Nov 25, 2022

          Glen McNabb, 83, of Park Hills, passed away November 25, 2022, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus.  He was born January 30, 1939, in Belgrade, to the late Floyd and Hazel (Richards) McNabb.  Glen served his country in the United States Navy, then began his 30-year career with General Motors in St. Louis and Wentzville.  After retirement, he moved to Bull...

Nov 24, 2022

Virginia Lee Young of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away November 24, 2022, in Festus, Missouri at the age of 78 years. She was born October 2, 1944, in Kimmswick, Missouri the daughter of the late Emmitt Edward and Melissa (Anderson) Chronister. In 1961 she was united in marriage to Freddie Clarence Young who survives. To this union seven children were born:...

Nov 24, 2022

Fay Pinkston, 90, of Farmington passed away November 24, 2022, at Presbyterian Manor. She was born November 8, 1932, in Bonne Terre to the late Walter Raymond and Elba Gwendolyn (McCord) Weiler. Fay was a member of Little Vine Baptist Church. She was a retiree with the Fox School District, where she was the head cook.  She continued her love...

Nov 23, 2022

Carol Politte, 83, of Farmington passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at her residence. She was born Saturday, October 28, 1939, in Farmington to the late John and Sylvia (Pigg) Conway. Carol’s passion was reading and she enjoyed playing cards, bingo, going to the casinos, putting puzzles together. She also enjoyed decorating cakes, making pottery, taking road trips, and spending...

Nov 22, 2022

Steven E. Rehagen, 60, of Festus passed away November 22, 2022 at Evelyn’s House – BJC Hospice in St. Louis. He was born November 30, 1961 in St. Louis. Steve was an architect and owner of Imperial Design.

He was preceded in death by his father, Edgar Rehagen.

Steve is survived by his mother, Patricia (Weber) Rehagen; significant other, Janet...

Nov 21, 2022

          Donald Wisely, 76, of Doe Run, passed away November 21, 2022, at Parkland South in Farmington.  He was born September 29, 1946, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Donald Charles Wisely, Sr. and Betty Ann (Taylor) Collins.  Donald served his country in the United States Army, where he served two tours in Vietnam as a medic.  He was a member...

Nov 20, 2022

          Louise Pogue, 84, of Farmington, passed away November 20, 2022, at Cedarhurst in Farmington.  She was born July 6, 1938, in Waterloo, Illinois, to the late Alfred and Juanita (Jarvis) Rencehausen.  Louise was united in marriage to Jim Pogue on November 9, 1957, and were married for 34 years prior to his passing.  Jim and Louise had 4 daughters together.   ...