Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri

Jose "Frank" Ramirez

Jose "Frank" Ramirez

Mar 27, 2021

Jose Francisco “Frank” Ramirez, 76, of Farmington passed away March 27, 2021 at his residence. He was born November 9, 1944 in Puerto Rico to the late Thomas Ramirez and Olga Barreto Serano.  

Frank proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was an active member with the VFW Post #5741 in Leadington, where he was Chairman...

Dennis Self

Dennis Self

Mar 27, 2021

Dennis William Self, 72, of Bonne Terre, passed away March 27, 2021. He was born September 25, 1948 in Festus, to the late William and Mary (Ruff) Self. Dennis proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Dennis was a member of the Dogwood Chapel Church of Bonne Terre. He retired from the Festus Police Department   with 22 years...

Ray Sashankar Jr.

Ray Sashankar Jr.

Mar 26, 2021

     Ray Sashankar, Jr., age, 40, of Bonne Terre, formerly of Cahokia, IL. passed away Friday, March 26, 2021.  He was born on Thursday, September 18, 1980, in Centreville, IL. Ray was a self-employed carpenter.  He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and was a stock market enthusiast.  He had a passion for music and reading, but most of all he loved...

Donna Marie Hager

Donna Marie Hager

Mar 26, 2021

          Donna Marie (Wilfong) Hager, age, 76, of Farmington, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on Thursday, June 8, 1944, in Bonne Terre to the late Sylvester E. and Irene M. (Kalal) Wilfong. 

          In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John A. Hager...

James Wallace Gray

James Wallace Gray

Mar 26, 2021

           James Wallace “Wally” Gray, 82, of Farmington, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on Thursday, February 9, 1939, in Manilla, Arkansas to the late Jewell and Belle (Lawson) Gray.  Wally was a member of Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church in Park Hills and the United Auto Workers Union.  After...

Christopher Neal Hahn

Christopher Neal Hahn

Mar 26, 2021

Christopher Neal Hahn, 66, of Bonne Terre passed away March 26, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Bonne Terre, January 24,1955, to William Hahn and Betty Gremminger.

Christopher was a member of the Carpenter’s Union for over 30 years. He was an avid hunter. One of his favorite hobbies was reloading ammunition at " The Barn".

He was...

James Harold Dean Sr

James Harold Dean Sr

Mar 25, 2021

James Harold Dean Sr., age 76, of Park Hills, passed away at his residence surrounded by loved ones on March 25, 2021. James was born October 11, 1944 in Mineral Point, Missouri. James was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Lena Dean, Charles Dean, Ralph Dean, Mary Carvey, Carl Dean, Shirley Boyd and Elnora Robertson. James is survived...

Robert Glennon Conway

Robert Glennon Conway

Mar 25, 2021

Robert Glennon Conway, of Farmington, Missouri passed away March 25, 2021 complete obit to be posted soon.

Robert G. Conway

Robert G. Conway

Mar 25, 2021

Robert Glennon Conway, 85, of Farmington, passed away March 25, 2021. He was born December 17, 1935 in St. Peters, MO. Robert served his country as a member of the United States Air Force and enjoyed golfing, fishing, watching the Andy Griffith show, as well as his favorite meal of biscuits and gravy.

He was preceded in death by his...

Nickie Richards

Nickie Richards

Mar 24, 2021

          Nicholas “Nickie” Richards, 59, passed away March 24, 2021, at A Reliable Home Care in Desloge. He was of the Catholic faith. He was born December 17, 1961, in St. Louis.  Nickie was an avid watcher of The Price Is Right game show. He also enjoyed going to Greater Heights Adult Health Day Care.

          He was preceded in death by...

Tamara Louise Politte

Tamara Louise Politte

Mar 23, 2021

Tamara Politte, 50, of Bonne Terre passed away March 24, 2021. She was born April 17, 1970, to Larry and Mary Politte. She was preceded in death by her father Larry V. Politte.  Tamara is survived by her loving mother Mary Politte; children, Nikolas, Christopher and Danny Politte; bothers, Sean and John Politte. There are no services planned at this...

Beverly Dace

Beverly Dace

Mar 21, 2021

Beverly Dace, 72, of Desloge passed away March 21, 2021 at NHC Healthcare in Desloge. She was born February 25, 1949 to the late John and Esta Dace. Bev enjoyed playing bingo.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Timothy Roy Rongey; two sisters, Carol House and Bonnie Dace.

Bev is survived by...

Tina Horton

Tina Horton

Mar 20, 2021

          Tina Horton, 54, of Park Hills, passed away March 20, 2021 at her residence.  She was born March 9, 1967, in St. Louis, to the late Joseph and Margaret (Vivian) Choate.  Tina was also preceded in death by one sister, Shelia Horton.

          She is survived by four sons, Paul (Susannah) Conner, Robert Conner, Eric Conner and James Conner; two grandchildren;...

Ethan Michael Hughes

Ethan Michael Hughes

Mar 20, 2021

Ethan Hughes

Ethan Michael Hughes, 25, of Bonne Terre passed away March 20, 2021 at Parkland Health Center in Bonne Terre.  Ethan was born March 11, 1996 in Farmington. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Rose Embry.

Ethan was an avid outdoorsman and he loved spending time with his family especially his brothers.

Ethan is survived by his...

Shelba J. Weiss

Shelba J. Weiss

Mar 19, 2021

Shelba J. Weiss

Shelba J. Weiss, age 83, of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at Stonebridge Nursing Home in Maryland Heights, Missouri. She was born on May 5, 1937, to the late George and Martha “Maddie” (Sago) Gibson.

Shelba is survived by her daughter, Tammy Ameis and her son, Scott Weiss; two grandchildren Krista and Andy Willen,...

James E. Tripp

James E. Tripp

Mar 19, 2021

Jim Tripp, 81, of Farmington passed away on March 19, 2021 at his residence. He was born March 29, 1939 in Fredericktown to the late Cleo Bert and Dellie Elizabeth (Silvey) Tripp.  He was also preceded in death by 7 siblings, Ann Frodyma, Glenwood Tripp, Glenda Naert, Edward Tripp, Kenneth Tripp, Bill Tripp, and Diane Burns.

Jim was a retiree...

Pamela Gaye Yancey

Pamela Gaye Yancey

Mar 19, 2021

Pamela Gaye Yancey, age 62, of Bonne Terre, passed away at her residence. Pamela was born February 10, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Pamela was preceded in death by her mother, Lorene (Burlbaugh) Layton; grandmother, Ethel Burlbaugh.

Pamela is survived by brothers, Larry Yancey and wife Karen and Chris Yancey and wife Barb; nieces, Katie Gunning and Kristen Yancey.

There...

Joann Simily

Joann Simily

Mar 18, 2021

          Joann Simily, 91, of Leadwood, passed away March 18, 2021, at Community Manor Nursing Facility in Farmington.  She was born January 4, 1930, in Frankclay, to the late Auborn “Windy” and Mabel (Lawson) House.  Joann was a member of the First Church of God in Leadwood and a member of the Sunshine Club.  She sold Avon for over 30 years...

Van Gilliam

Van Gilliam

Mar 17, 2021

          Van Gilliam, 65, of Bismarck, formerly of Leadwood, passed away, March 17, 2021, at home surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born December 26, 1955, in Bonne Terre, to the late Alfred P. and Carolyn (Hall) Gilliam.  Van enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and the great outdoors.  He also loved working on race cars and watching races.

          He was preceded...

Donald Kenneth Woodland

Donald Kenneth Woodland

Mar 17, 2021

Donald Kenneth Woodland Jr, age 71, of Bonne Terre, passed away at Evelyn in St. Louis Missouri on March 17, 2021. Donald was born July 15, 1949 in, St. Louis, Missouri. Donald enjoyed scrapping, playing on his computer and spending time with his family he loved his dogs.

Donald was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Dippel; father, Donald...