Obituaries

Nov 27, 2022

S. Joanne Johnson, nee McClary, 80, of Smithton, IL, born Friday, November 27, 1942, in Bonne Terre, MO, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 27, 2022. She was assisted in her final journey by the caring hands of the Dammert Care Center at Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, Il.

Joanne retired from AT&T in St. Louis, MO. after many...

Nov 26, 2022

Margaret Ellen Duncan, age 81 of DeSoto, Missouri passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Hillcrest Care Center in DeSoto. She was born on November 3, 1941, in St. Louis, Missouri to Fred Lonzo and Goldie Pearl (White) Kiger.

In August 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri she was united in marriage to Harlan Duncan,...

Nov 25, 2022

          Glen McNabb, 83, of Park Hills, passed away November 25, 2022, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus.  He was born January 30, 1939, in Belgrade, to the late Floyd and Hazel (Richards) McNabb.  Glen served his country in the United States Navy, then began his 30-year career with General Motors in St. Louis and Wentzville.  After retirement, he moved to Bull...

Nov 24, 2022

Virginia Lee Young of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away November 24, 2022, in Festus, Missouri at the age of 78 years. She was born October 2, 1944, in Kimmswick, Missouri the daughter of the late Emmitt Edward and Melissa (Anderson) Chronister. In 1961 she was united in marriage to Freddie Clarence Young who survives. To this union seven children were born:...

Nov 24, 2022

Fay Pinkston, 90, of Farmington passed away November 24, 2022, at Presbyterian Manor. She was born November 8, 1932, in Bonne Terre to the late Walter Raymond and Elba Gwendolyn (McCord) Weiler. Fay was a member of Little Vine Baptist Church. She was a retiree with the Fox School District, where she was the head cook.  She continued her love...

Nov 23, 2022

Carol Politte, 83, of Farmington passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at her residence. She was born Saturday, October 28, 1939, in Farmington to the late John and Sylvia (Pigg) Conway. Carol’s passion was reading and she enjoyed playing cards, bingo, going to the casinos, putting puzzles together. She also enjoyed decorating cakes, making pottery, taking road trips, and spending...

Nov 22, 2022

Steven E. Rehagen, 60, of Festus passed away November 22, 2022 at Evelyn’s House – BJC Hospice in St. Louis. He was born November 30, 1961 in St. Louis. Steve was an architect and owner of Imperial Design.

He was preceded in death by his father, Edgar Rehagen.

Steve is survived by his mother, Patricia (Weber) Rehagen; significant other, Janet...

Nov 21, 2022

          Donald Wisely, 76, of Doe Run, passed away November 21, 2022, at Parkland South in Farmington.  He was born September 29, 1946, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Donald Charles Wisely, Sr. and Betty Ann (Taylor) Collins.  Donald served his country in the United States Army, where he served two tours in Vietnam as a medic.  He was a member...

Nov 20, 2022

          Louise Pogue, 84, of Farmington, passed away November 20, 2022, at Cedarhurst in Farmington.  She was born July 6, 1938, in Waterloo, Illinois, to the late Alfred and Juanita (Jarvis) Rencehausen.  Louise was united in marriage to Jim Pogue on November 9, 1957, and were married for 34 years prior to his passing.  Jim and Louise had 4 daughters together.   ...

Nov 19, 2022

          James “Jim” Swift, age 66, of Park Hills, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on Thursday, October 4, 1956, in San Francisco, California.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Jul-Ann (Jensen) McGrory and grandson Cooper.  Jim attended Connections Church.

          Jim is...

Nov 19, 2022

Donnie Ribble, age 79, of Valles Mines passed away November 19, 2022, at Festus Manor. He was born August 15, 1943, in Madera, California to his parents, the late Fred and Ruby (Wells) Ribble. Donnie is also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Ribble.

Donnie retired as a Maintenance Technician from Buzzi Unicem (River Cement) He was a member...

Nov 18, 2022

      Nelson R. “Skinny” Sinclair, 93, of Bismarck passed away Friday, November 18, 2022, at Southbrook Nursing Center in Farmington. He was born Thursday, December 13, 1928, in Bismarck to the late Walter B. and Faye A. (Henderson) Sinclair.

      Skinny was a member of Bismarck United Methodist Church. Skinny served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War...

Nov 18, 2022

          Mary Kathleen Johnson, of Park Hills, was called to heaven on Friday, November 18, 2022, at the age of 96. She was born Sunday, September 19, 1926, in Salem to the late Arby Stephens and Mary Ellen (Halbrook) Stephens-Grogan.

          In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Johnson, Jr.; son, Mike Johnson; sister, Grace...

Nov 16, 2022

Harry Lee Tripp Jr., age 69 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus, Missouri. He was born on January 27, 1953, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to Harry Lee Sr. and Mary (Groothuis) Tripp.

On September 11, 2004, in Fredericktown, he was united in marriage to Christine...

Nov 14, 2022

Mary (Koerner) Lindhorst, 75, of Farmington, Missouri passed away Monday, November 14, 2022, at Parkland South in Farmington, Missouri. She was born Friday, March 21, 1947, in Springfield, Missouri to the late Walter and Marcella (Frank) Koerner.   

Mary is survived by her children: Mary Beth (Bill) Perkins, Norman Frederick Hancock, Jr., Alisa Steward, Michael Hancock, and Matthew (Summer) Hancock;...

Nov 13, 2022

          Ken McDaniel, 79, of Desloge, passed away November 13, 2022, at Country Meadows in Park Hills.  He was born September 10, 1943, in Provo, Utah, to the late David Oscar and Mabel (Benson) McDaniel.  Ken was a jokester and had the nickname of “Mikey,” cause if you did not eat it, he would.  He enjoyed painting, bowling, hunting, fishing, camping...

Nov 13, 2022

Kenneth (Ken) Leroy Payne, 88, of Leadwood, passed away November 13, 2022, at Cedarhurst Assisted Living. He was born November 8, 1934, in Salem, MO to the late Quincy and Lillian (Swyers) Payne. Ken proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean war.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by...

Nov 11, 2022

Clara June James of Annapolis, Missouri passed away November 11, 2022, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of fifty-seven years. She was born November 29, 1964, I Fredericktown, Missouri to the late Albert John James Sr and Helen (Wren) Griffey of Ironton, Missouri. Clara is survived by two sons: Shane James and Bradley James both of Annapolis, Missouri and...

Nov 10, 2022

Janet Faye Oxendine of Annapolis, Missouri passed away November 10, 2022 in Farmington, Missouri at the age of 73 years. She was born July 3, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Elmer Howard and Mary Belle (Johnson) Morris. Jan wed James A. Oxendine on February 4, 1967 and they spent almost 56 wonderful years together. Jan...

Nov 10, 2022

          Velma Bannister, 87, of Bonne Terre, passed away November 10, 2022, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington.  She was born March 6, 1935, in Ste. Genevieve County, to the late Bert and Pearl (Pigg) Turley.  Velma was a member of the Three Cross Cowboy Church.  She was a talented piano player and played for many church services for over 30 years. ...