Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Norma Montgomery
Jun 13, 2021
Norma Montgomery, 90, of Park Hills, passed away June 13, 2021 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born August 15, 1930, to the late James and Effie (Carlton) Dorris. Norma was a member of the First Church of God in Leadwood. She loved quilting and reading “Star” magazines.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband,...
Karen Medlin
Jun 13, 2021
Karen Medlin, 61, of Park Hills, passed away June 13, 2021, as a result of an automobile accident. She was born March 26, 1960, in Bonne Terre, to the late Raymond and Norma Ruth (Dorris) Montgomery, Sr. She was a member of the House of Praise Church of God. Karen was very active in her church, food pantry and taking...
Ingeborg Mctearnen
Jun 12, 2021
Ingeborg “Inga” M. (Prager) McTearnen, 89, of Tallahassee Fl, formerly of Terre Du Lac passed away June 12, 2021. She was born January 13, 1932 in Munich, Germany to the late Johan Anton Prager and Mathilde (Regler) Prager. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert “Bob” Leo McTearnen; two sons, Robert H....
David Eugene Covrig
Jun 11, 2021
David Eugene Covrig, 66, Bonne Terre, passed away June 11, 2021 at St. Joe Manor. He was born January 28, 1955 in Nebraska to George and Lorraine (Logan) Covrig. David retired with 40+ years of service with the railroad, He enjoyed camping, boating, hunting, fishing and woodworking. He also loved spending time with his family and friends. David is preceded...
Shawn Benjamin Gainer
Jun 10, 2021
Shawn Benjamin Gainer, 30, of Farmington fell asleep in the arms of the lord on Thursday, June 10, 2021. He was born Sunday, December 30, 1990 in St. Louis, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Paul and Carol (Goodrich) Gainer, grandfather Dale C. Gainer and grandmother Gladys Burris.
Shawn is survived by his daughter, Love...
Donald F Vargo
Jun 9, 2021
Donald F. Vargo Sr., age 91, of Bonne Terre, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at his residence. Donald was born on, January 11, 1930, in Bonne Terre. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre and proudly served his country in the United States Navy.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Frank P....
Estevan "Steve" Orlando Marez
Jun 9, 2021
Estevan “Steve” Orlando Marez Estevan “Steve” Marez, 80, of Bismarck, passed away June 9, 2021, at his residence. He was born October 3, 1940, in Colonias, NM, to the late Raymond and Aurelia “Mary” (Romero) Marez. Steve was preceded in death by brothers, Librado “Lee”, Gilbert, and Jimmy Marez; and one sister, Josie Davalos. Steve is survived by his wife,...
Johnny Edward Maness Jr.
Jun 9, 2021
Johnny Edward Maness Jr, age 61, of Steelville, passed away Wednesday, June 09, 2021, at his residence in Steelville, Missouri. He was born on Monday, October 5, 1959, to the late John E. Maness, Sr. and Mae L. Pruitt (Johnson). He was preceeded in death by his, Grandfather, Roy Henan Maness of Potosi, Missouri. Stepfather Leroy C. Johnson of Bonne...
Janet Karen Thornton
Jun 8, 2021
Janet Karen (Sanders) Thornton, 77, of Bonne Terre, MO passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021. She was born on Sunday, January 30, 1944 in Jefferson County, to the late William Sanders and Marzella Merritt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two brothers, Jim and Ted Sanders. Janet worked at Walmart in customer service for...
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.
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