Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Rev. Conway R. Huffman
Jun 27, 2025
Reverend Conway “Tex” Huffman passed away peacefully at home on June 27, 2025, at the age of 100 years, 9 months and 29 days. He was born on August 29, 1924, in Parma, MO to the late Powhatten “PT” and Dolly (Robbins) Huffman. He grew up all over Missouri, but mainly in Flat River (Park Hills). At the age of...
Ron G. McNeely
Jun 27, 2025
Ronald Gene McNeely, fondly known as” Ron” passed away peacefully at Barnes Jewish Hospital on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born on Thursday, March 7, 1946, in Indiana, where he developed a lifelong passion for the Indiana Hoosiers, proudly cheering for his team with unwavering loyalty.
Ron embraced the simple joys of life and developed...
Robert "Bob" Leon Gawf
Jun 26, 2025
Robert Leon Gawf, fondly known as "Bob," passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025, leaving behind a lasting legacy of love, service, and community.
Bob was born on October 25, 1932, in Eufaula, Oklahoma, to the late Robert Ca and Mattie Lea (McCurley) Gawf. A proud U.S. Navy veteran, Bob served his country with honor and integrity. He was also...
David "Butch" McClanahan
Jun 26, 2025
David Lynn “Butch” McClanahan, 74, of Desloge passed away June 26, 2025 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born December 14, 1950 in Chandler, AZ to the late Frank Berlin McClanahan and Juanita (Lanham) Winbush. Butch proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked as an over the road truck driver, retiring after 38 years....
Marple Jarvis
Jun 26, 2025
Marple E. Jarvis, 92, of Mineral Point, peacefully passed away on June 26, 2025, at Parkland Hospital South in Farmington. Born on August 1, 1932, in Leadwood, she was the cherished daughter of the late Roy and Leona (Hammond) Warren. Marple was a member of the Pure Gospel Ministry in Bismarck. Marple's life was defined by her deep devotion to...
Samantha Nicole Hansmann
Jun 25, 2025
Samantha Nicole Hansmann, age 37 of Fredericktown, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the de Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on February 26, 1988, in Fredericktown to Erwin Jay and Christina Jo (Smith) Hansmann.
Those surviving her include her two sons – Ethan Halpin and Ryder Halpin;...
Rob E. Stokes
Jun 24, 2025
Robert Eugene Stokes, affectionately known as Rob, of Bonne Terre, passed away June 24, 2025, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus. Born on September 17, 1967, in Farmington, Rob was the cherished son of the late Howard and Wilma (Sebastian) Stokes.
As a husband devoted to Valerie Stokes for 20 years and a partner for 32 years, Rob's love and commitment...
Harold L. Morgan
Jun 24, 2025
Harold Leroy Morgan, 72, of Farmington, formerly of Pontoon Beach, IL passed away June 24, 2025. He was born August 9, 1952 in Monmouth, IL to the late Alfred and Nelda (Rossman) Morgan. Harold was employed with U.S. Steel for many years until his retirement. He was a former member of the United Steel Workers Union.
He will be remembered as...
Pansy Olene Slinkard
Jun 23, 2025
Pansy Olene Slinkard, age 95, of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Center in Fredericktown. She was born on September 9, 1929, to William Henry and Mary Edith (Bennett) Green. On July 15, 1950, in Patton, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Oda Columbus Slinkard, he preceded her in death...
Robert Eugene Newland
Jun 20, 2025
Robert Eugene Newland, age 57 of Park Hills, Missouri passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Country Meadows Care Center in Park Hills. He was born on November 13, 1967, in Fredericktown, Missouri to Robert Loyd and Mary Lou (Halpin) Newland.
On August 11, 2002, in Fredericktown, he was united in marriage to...
Roy Allen Renth
Jun 18, 2025
Roy Renth, 53, of Desloge, passed away June 18, 2025, at Parkland North in Bonne Terre. He was born September 15, 1971, in St. Louis, MO, to John Allen and the late Joyce Lee (McClanahan) Renth. Roy proudly served his country in The United States Marines. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Roy was preceded...
Viola Davis
Jun 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Viola Faye Davis, affectionately known as "Vi," who left this world on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, surrounded by her love ones at Parkland Hospital in Farmington, Missouri, at the age of 49. Born on Monday, April 12, 1976, in Bonne Terre, Vi was a devoted wife, mother,...
Megan Nicole Marler
Jun 17, 2025
Megan Nicole Marler passed away on June 17, 2025 at the young age of 35 years. She was born November 20, 1989 the daughter of Sharon (Browers) Marler of Bonne Terre, Missouri and Richard Bennett of St. Louis, Missouri. In addition to her parents, Megan is survived by her three brothers: Richard Marler of Iowa, David Marler of Slater, Missouri,...
Barbara Tracy Hodge
Jun 16, 2025
It's with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Barbara Tracy Hodge, who died peacefully at home on June 15, 2025, at the age of 65 in Ironton, MO. Tracy was born in Abington, Pennsylvania, on May 29, 1960, to Lyle Alfred Hodge and Barbara Marie Clark. Tracy attended school at Council Rock in Bucks County. Tracy was a...
Billly Eugene Lacewell
Jun 15, 2025
Billy Eugene Lacewell, age 62, of Malden, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at his daughter’s residence in Desloge. Billy was born on Tuesday, April 30, 1963, in Kennett to the late Connie Eugene and Helen Faye (Batchelor) Lacewell.
Billy dedicated his life to the farming industry, beginning his journey at the young age of 16. For over 40...
Vida Mae John
Jun 14, 2025
Vida Mae John of Belleview, Missouri passed away June 14, 2025 in Farmington, Missouri at the age of 89 years. She was born November 21, 1935 the daughter of the late Banks Conner and Dorothy (Chapin) Bartley Jr. Vida was a sister to James Stephen Bartley and she was an aunt to several nieces and nephews. Vida worked for the...
David Lee Sherrill
Jun 13, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of David Lee Sherrill, age 73, who departed this life on Friday, June 13, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Friday, November 16, 1951, to the late Alfred Columbus and Edna Mae (Kennon) Sherrill. David was a cherished husband, father, grandpa, brother and friend, and member...
Kevin B. Rawson
Jun 13, 2025
Kevin B. Rawson, age 63, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Country Meadows Nursing Center in Park Hills. He was born on Friday, April 13, 1962, in Bonne Terre, to the late Bernard Mayfield and Marjorie Lee (Jones) Rawson.
Kevin loved the Lord deeply and currently was attending First Baptist Church of...
Donald F. Weiler
Jun 12, 2025
Donald Francis Weiler, 89, of Farmington passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025. He was born April 7, 1936 in Ste. Genevieve, MO to the late Francis and Elsie (Hermann) Weiler. Don proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington, American Legion Post 416 of Farmington...
Ralph Richard Dehater
Jun 12, 2025
Ralph Richard DeHater of Black, Missouri passed away June 12, 2025 in St. Charles, Missouri at the age of 70 years. He was born February 25, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Oliver and Bernice (Botkin) DeHater. On June 21, 2005 he was united in marriage to Doris Jean Miller who preceded him in death on...
