Obituaries

Dec 10, 2022

 

          Linda Harvell, of Farmington, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2022, at Camelot Nursing & Rehab at the age of 74.  Linda was born April 26, 1948, in St. Louis, to the late Tony and Florence (Janssen) Halter.  Also preceding in death were her husband, Norman Harvell; grandchildren Joshua Michael Harvell, Tye Michael Lambing; brother Albert “Butch” Halter, and sister...

Dec 9, 2022

Seth Martin Fay, age 31 passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022, at his home in Perryville, Missouri. He was born on May 10, 1991, in Norfolk, Virginia to Brian Eugene and Cinderella Sue (Schulte) Fay.

He is survived by his mother & stepfather – Cinderella & Oly Olson of Baudette, Minnesota; father – Brian...

Dec 9, 2022

Lillian Palistine Wade, age 88 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Ozark Manor Assisted Living in Fredericktown. She was born on August 15, 1934, in Sikeston, Missouri to Robert Wayne and Dorothy May (Surver) Adkison.

She was united in marriage to Edward Ray Wade Sr., he preceded her...

Dec 9, 2022

John Mooring of Bonne Terre passed away at Parkland Hospital in Bonne Terre, December 9, 2022, at the age of 77.  He was born July 9, 1945 in Portsmouth, VA. to Meyer and Allie (Wilson) Mooring, Jr.  John attended Park Hills Church of Christ. John retired from Consolidated Freightways (C.F.) and was a member of Teamsters Local 600.

John was...

Dec 8, 2022

Sandra Maria (Vance) Midkiff of Annapolis, Missouri passed away on December 8, 2022 in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 50 years. She was born August 14, 1972 in Pilot Knob, Missouri to the late Hosea and Louise (Rice) Vance. On April 11, 2015 she was united in marriage to David Gary Midkiff who survives. Sandi is survived by three...

Dec 7, 2022

 

David Leroy Fischbeck, Sr., of Doe Run passed away Wednesday December 7, 2022, at the age of 64. He was born on September 25, 1958, to the late Earl Leroy and Bonnie LaJean (Underwood) Fischbeck. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Mike Fischbeck.

 David was a proud family man, and loved being a dad and papa....

Dec 7, 2022

Betty Rose Thomlison formerly of Pilot Knob, Missouri passed away December 7, 2022, in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 72 years. She was born April 16, 1950, in Cabool, Missouri the daughter of the late Earnest and Margie (Tuttle) Sharp. On June 24, 1984, she was united in marriage to Arvel Vernon Thomlison who preceded her in death on...

Dec 7, 2022

     Edward Charles “Ed” Crouch, 84, of Farmington passed away December 7, 2022, at his residence. He was born May 3, 1938, in Elvins, MO to the late Orville Howard and Ruth Virginia (Dalton) Crouch. Ed proudly served his country in the United States Navy, retiring after 20 years of service. He attended the First Baptist Church of Farmington. Ed served...

Dec 7, 2022

James Leroy West, Sr. of Farmington, MO passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2022. He was born on January 17, 1937 in Ironton, MO to Carl Ray and Ruby Ethel (Bowling) West. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Dorothy Lorraine (Wilbur) Hite, Bessie Pauline (Paul) Little and Patsy Louise (Jimmy) Moore.

He was the doting husband...

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...