Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Donna M. Chapman
Dec 5, 2024
Donna Mae Chapman, 87, of Farmington passed away December 5, 2024 at Cedarhurst Assisted Living of Farmington. She was born May 25, 1937 in Libertyville to the late Fred and Stella Lewis. Donna was a member of the Libertyville Christian Church. She worked at First State Community Bank for many years, until her retirement. She loved working in her yard...
John "Little Wheels” Speidel
Dec 4, 2024
John "Little Wheels" Wayne Speidel, 78, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. He was born Friday, October 4, 1946, in Festus, to the late Norman “Bud” and Bernice (Govero) Speidel. John was of Catholic faith.
John was known as “Little Wheels” by his work family. He was an over the road truck driver for...
Ed Harrington
Dec 3, 2024
Edward "Ed" Lynn Harrington, 62, of Bismarck, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on June 25, 1962, in Bonne Terre, to Dwight and Carolyn (Lynn) Harrington.
Ed was of Methodist faith and a member of Mineral Area Elks Lodge # 2583 in Desloge. He worked at his family’s business for...
Billy Wester
Dec 3, 2024
Billy Wester, 64, of Desloge, passed away December 3, 2024, at Community Manor in Farmington. He was born January 15, 1960, in McAlester, OK, to the late Bill and Earnestine (Richardson) Wester. Billy was an over the road truck driver who loved what he did and the peaceful time it brought. He also liked drinking his coffee, Dr. Pepper, watching...
Austin Lee Gipson
Dec 2, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Austin Lee Gipson. He was born on Thursday, July 29, 1943 in Buckhorn, Missouri to the late Elsey and Piney (Lawson) Gipson. Austin passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. His dedication to his faith was evident in his unwavering commitment to the Silver...
Jerry Frank Thurston
Nov 29, 2024
Jerry Thurston, age 73, of Farmington, passed away unexpectedly doing what he loved in logging accident on Friday, November 29, 2024. He was born on Tuesday, July 10, 1951, in Grassy, Missouri to the late Frank and Betty Imogene (Dorsey) Thurston.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by two of his brothers, Randy and Harold Thurston.
Jerry is...
Lee "Rip" Glore
Nov 27, 2024
Lee “Rip” Glore, 96, of Park Hills, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, November 27, 2024, at Country Meadows Nursing Center in Park Hills. He was born December 27, 1927, in Bonne Terre, to the late Jesse and Stella (Clay) Glore. Rip was a member of the Masonic Lodge 598 in Leadwood and past Master and Scottish...
Rev. Ronald Payne, Sr.
Nov 27, 2024
Ronald Payne, 83, of Farmington, passed away November 27, 2024, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born October 20, 1941, in Womack, to the late Fred and Retta (Harris) Payne. Ronald went to Crossroads grade school, and after graduating from Mine LaMott High School, he served his country in the United States Navy, starting in 1959...
Misty Hendricks
Nov 26, 2024
Misty Hendricks, age 39, of Park Hills, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Parkland Hospital North in Bonne Terre. Misty was born on Thursday, August 29, 1985, in St. Louis. Misty was preceded in death by her father, Ernie Hendricks.
She enjoyed spending time with her family along with collecting owls and crystals, playing Bingo and hours of PUBG...
Sandra Tullock
Nov 25, 2024
Sandy Tullock, 81, of St. Louis formerly of Bonne Terre, passed away November 25, 2024, at de Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis. She was born November 18, 1943, in Farmington, to the late Noah and Hattie (Umfleet) Wampler. Sandy was a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge before moving to St. Louis to be near her children....
Doris Swindle
Nov 25, 2024
Doris Evelyn Swindle, 95, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully, November 25, 2024, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born March 13, 1929, in St. Louis, to the late Homer and Gladys (Reeves) Gray. Doris devoted her life to Christ and was active member at Little Vine Baptist Church in Ste. Genevieve. She loved supporting her husband, children and...
Arcella Mae Yancey
Nov 24, 2024
Arcella Yancey, 94, of Farmington passed away November 24, 2024 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born March 24, 1930 in Farmington to the late Alvin Austin and Elsie Dorothy (Smith) Wills. Arcella was a member of New Heights Church and a former member of First Baptist Church of Farmington. During her time at First Baptist Church, she was...
Donna Wideman
Nov 23, 2024
Madonna Faye Wideman, 60, of Bismarck passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 at her home. She was born September 5, 1964 in Chula Vista, California to Rigoberto and the late Joyce Lee (Mullinax) Serratos. Donna worked for Goodwill in Farmington, MO as an associate. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Bonne Terre. In her spare...
Lanny Leo Reed
Nov 23, 2024
Lanny Leo Reed, 72, of Bonne Terre, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at his home. Lanny was born on Saturday, September 27, 1952, to the late Theo and Louise (Wilkerson) Reed. Lanny was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Park Hills.
Lanny was an owner/operator of Uniforms for U for many years. He loved...
James William Flanigan
Nov 16, 2024
James William Flanigan, 87, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully at 11:19A.M. on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family. Jim was born Friday, January 8, 1937, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, He is the son to the late Joseph and Violet (Spikes) Flanigan. Jim married the love of his life of 67 years, Carolyn Jean (Cole) Flanigan...
Dorothy "Rustee" Rochelle James
Nov 15, 2024
Dorothy Rochelle James, known to her loved ones as Rustee, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, just two days shy of her 62nd birthday. Born on Saturday, November 17, 1962, in Festus, MO, to the late Donald Earl and Nona Marie (Tullock) James.
Rustee cherished her passion for art, finding solace and joy in creating beautiful paper crafts, intricate drawings,...
Wayne Sherrill
Nov 13, 2024
Leroy Wayne Sherrill, 86, of Farmington, passed away November 13, 2024 at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born April 8, 1938 in Herculaneum, to the late Roy and Lela (Ruble) Sherrill. Wayne proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church of Farmington. Wayne retired from Flat River...
Linda Jean Carlyon
Nov 12, 2024
Linda Jean Carlyon passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on February 17, 1947, in Frankclay, Missouri. Linda was a cherished daughter of Rosalie Vaul. She was lovingly raised by her grandparents, Mable and Herb Cox, who instilled in her a deep sense of faith, family, and kindness.
Linda was preceded in death by her...
Teri Bowen
Nov 12, 2024
Theresia “Teri” Bowen, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, in Farmington at Parkland Hospital in Farmington surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Thursday, August 16, 1945, in Bonne Terre, to the late James Clifford and Lena Marguerite (Bible) Smith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Duane...
Joyce Brand
Nov 10, 2024
Joyce Ann Brand, age 77, passed away at Parkland Health Center in Farmington on November 10, 2024. She was born July 16, 1947, in Bonne Terre to the late Glenwood and Kathryn (Gardner) Curdt. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Donna Kay Curdt and a brother in infancy, Glennon Curdt.
Joyce was a...
