Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Joseph David Mitchell
Jun 8, 2021
Joseph David Mitchell, age 64, of Bonne Terre, passed away June 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 22, 1956 in St. Louis to the late John and Ruth (Barnett) Mitchell. He is preceded in death by two brothers, Tommy and Donald Mitchell; two sisters, Patty Black and Edith Collins; half-brother, Junior Mitchell; several nieces and nephews.
Joseph...
Nesta Vessell
Jun 6, 2021
Nesta Marie (Wade) Vessell, who lived most of her life in Farmington, Mo., died Sunday, June 6, in Columbia, Mo., where she had lived near family in recent years. She was born December 2, 1925, the only daughter of Ralph H. Wade and Opal Beatrice (Harter) Wade. She attended St. Joseph Catholic School and Farmington Public Schools. She married Adrain...
Rena Myers
Jun 5, 2021
Rena Louise (Prater) Myers, 90, of Desloge, passed away June 5, 2021, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Crystal City. She was born Wednesday, June 25, 1930, in Bixby, to the late Robert and Rose (Tinker) Prater. Rena enjoyed listening to gospel music and cooking.
Rena was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Winnie Prater, Mildred Ridlon, Harold “Buck” Prater,...
Richard Hitchcock, Jr.
Jun 5, 2021
Richard A. Hitchcock, Jr., of Desloge, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born Tuesday, March 11, 1930, in Canton, Illinois. Richard worked 70 + years as past owner/operator of several businesses in IL and Mo. including a Rendering Plant, Mining Equipment Sales and Hitchcock Salvage Inc. In his spare time,...
Bryan Voyles
Jun 3, 2021
Bryan “Mr. Haney” Voyles, 67, of Farmington, passed away June 3, 2021, at Camelot Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Farmington. He was born March 28, 1954, in Farmington, to the late Donald and Glenda (Parsons) Voyles. Bryan was a member of the Mineral Area Heritage Tractor Club and Bantam Club. He loved playing music especially the drums and he owned...
Ruthie Ann Wood
Jun 2, 2021
Ruthie Ann (Franklin) Wood, 89, of Bellevue, NE passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021. She was born on Monday, August 10, 1931 in Potosi, to the late William and Maude (Lefrig) Franklin.
Ruth was a homemaker, loving mother to her six children. She enjoyed classical music, and traveling.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Gavyin Smith
Jun 1, 2021
Gavyin David James Smith, 10 weeks, of Bonne Terre, passed away June 1, 2021. He was born March 22, 2021 in Farmington to Kloey Renay Smith. Gavyin is survived by his mother; sister, Sofyia Faye Smith; aunt, Marija (Lucas Wilfong) Smith; uncle, Brayden (Abby Jarry) Jarrell; grandparents, Jenna (John) Mason and Anthony Smith; great-grandparents, Bill and Cheryl Smith, Debra Johnson,...
Geraldine Byington
May 31, 2021
Geraldine Byington, 86, of Farmington passed away on May 31, 2021. She was born on August 12, 1934, in Lawrenceton, MO, to the late Leonard and Evelyn G. (Hall) Carron. She was a retired computer and technology teacher from Unitec Career Center and a Salem 4-H Club leader for years. She loved taking care of her chickens, cooking, quilting, crafting,...
Jean Ann Williams
May 28, 2021
Jean Ann (Douglas) Williams, 74, of Farmington, passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 28, 2021. She was born October 16, 1946 in Bonne Terre, to the late Homer and Norma Jean (Richardson) Douglas.
She attended the Farmington Presbyterian Church. She was an avid reader, loved ice cream, she was a loyal Cardinal fan, and very dedicated...
Ida Jo Whitaker
May 27, 2021
Ida Jo Whitaker age 79, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021, at her daughter’s residence in Herculaneum. She was born on Tuesday, October 28, 1941, in Zell to the late Lloyd and Mary (Campbell) Martin. She was a member of Bismarck Assembly of God. Ida loved her church and family and enjoyed crocheting and working in her flower...
Connie Cole
May 24, 2021
Connie Sue Cole, 70, of Farmington passed away May 24, 2021. She was born February 12, 1951 in Kennett, MO to the late Samuel and Beulah (Crawford) Branch. Connie was a member of Abundant Life Family Church of Farmington. She was a very helpful person who cared for many in their time of need throughout the past several years.
In...
Glenda Mae Sappington
May 20, 2021
Glenda Mae (Currington) Sappington, age 87 Pacific, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021. She was born on Wednesday, August 02.1933 in Flat River. She enjoyed going to the casino, fishing, shopping and loved watching all the Western movies.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Grace (Hackworth) Currington; her loving husband Vernon Sappington; daughter Janie...
Mikayla Jones
May 20, 2021
Mikayla Dillyn Jones, age 18, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021. She was born on Friday, May 31, 2002, in Joplin, to Scott and Stacie (Stewart) Jones.
Mikayla was a graduate of Central High School Class of “2020” where she was a straight “A” student. She enjoyed playing volleyball and track. Mikayla loved listening to music, singing,...
Ardis Tingstrom
May 16, 2021
Ardis J. Tingstrom, 90, of Desloge, passed away May 16, 2021, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born January 12, 1931, in Bell, California, to the late Algot and Louise (Rettmann) Erickson. Ardis was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Park Hills where she was part of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. Ardis enjoyed delivering meals...
Richard Leon Vines
May 14, 2021
Richard Leon Vines, 63, of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at Parkland Health Center. He was born November 2, 1957 in St. Louis to Lans L. and Peggy (Barrett) Vines. Richard was preceded in death by his Father Lans L. Vines Sr.; and brother, John T. Vines.
Richard was a line supervisor for EBCO Productions in St....
Jack Leon Hoelzer
May 13, 2021
Jack Leon Hoelzer, 85, of Farmington passed away May 13, 2021 at his residence. He was born May 2, 1936 in St. Louis to the late John S. and Irene (Bleisch) Hoelzer. Jack proudly served his country in the United States Army, and was a successful entrepreneur and master craftsman. He was a member of St. Luke’s United Church of...
Walter Marion Kress
May 11, 2021
Walter M. Kress, age 70 of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre Missouri. He was born on Saturday October 7, 1950 in York, Pennsylvania.
Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Ray Smith Kress and Gladys Pauline Frank; Sister, Shelia Jones, Shirley Homeyer and husband Albert; Brother, David Kress.
He...
Robin Louise "Saam" Jackson
May 10, 2021
Robin “Saam” Jackson, age 64 of Farmington, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021, at her residence. She was born on Thursday October 18, 1956.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George Prater and Dorothy (Pullen) Tedder her daughter Traci Smith and brother Ricky.
She enjoyed spending time with her family she enjoyed making crafts and scrapbooking.
Robin is...
Daisy Corcoran
May 10, 2021
Daisy Luetta Blackwell Corcoran, 77, of Park Hills, departed this life on May 10, 2021, having reached the age of 77 years and 21 days. She was born April 19, 1944, in Bismarck to the late, Arthur Lloyd and Myrtle Grace (Crocker) Blackwell, who preceded her in death.
On October 7, 1961, Daisy was united in marriage to the late...
Calvin Monroe "Peach" Burch
May 7, 2021
Calvin Monroe “Peach” Burch, 85, of Farmington, passed away May 7, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 5, 1936, in French Village, to the late George Wesley and Hazel Ilean (Waters) Burch. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bob and Bill Burch; brother in-law, Eddie Terry.
Calvin is survived by his...
