Obituaries

Nov 4, 2022

     Mitchell “Rocky” Earl Johnson, age 77, of Desloge, passed away Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on April 9, 1945, in Grassy, Missouri to the late Samuel Earl and Viola May (Brees) Johnson.

     Rocky was a career ironworker, with 58 years of dedicated service to Ironworkers Local Union 396. He spent the...

Nov 3, 2022

   Steven Earl House age, 68 of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. He was born Sunday, October 3, 1954, in Bonne Terre to Marvin E. and Opal (Johnson) House. Steven, also known as “Steve”, proudly served his country in the Missouri National Guard. Everyone knew Steve as a self-starter who took an interest...

Nov 3, 2022

            Bonnie Skaggs, 74, of Desloge, passed away November 3, 2022, at Camelot Nursing Center in Farmington.  She was born June 21, 1948, in Bonne Terre, to the late William Wimford and Hilda Bernice (Mitchell) Ross.  Bonnie was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills. She was a local Tax Preparer for the past 42 years.  Anyone...

Nov 2, 2022

Janet Lee Starkey, age 80 of Ransom, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. On February 18, 1942, she was born in Flint, Michigan to the late Robert and Alice Beard.

On October 29, 1961 she was united in marriage to Luke Starkey, he precedes her in death. She is survived by her children;...

Nov 2, 2022

          Jim Kernan, 80, of Bonne Terre, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at his home.  He was born October 22, 1942, in Esther, to the late Walter and Hazel (Umfleet) Kernan.  Jim was a Christian and truly enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing.  Jim is better known to most as, “Their auto body repair man.”  Jim began his career with...

Nov 2, 2022

          Lloyd Richardson, 82, of Desloge, passed away November 2, 2022, at his home surrounded by family.  He was born June 24, 1940, in Bonne Terre, to the late Ivan Chester and Bernice (Pinkston) Richardson.  Lloyd was a member of the Aulsbury Chapel Free Will Baptist Church in Bonne Terre and Leadbelt Mason #83.  He was a honorary band director and...

Nov 1, 2022

Thomas R Moon age, 82 of DeSoto, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at his residence. He was born Thursday, July 18, 1940, in St. Louis, to the late Elmer K. and Eugenia E. (Thurman) Moon.  

Tom was a well respected teacher of English, Speech and Drama at West County and North County schools. When not instructing young minds,...

Nov 1, 2022

Robert Anthony Hart of Leadwood, Missouri passed away at his home on November 1, 2022. He is survived by three children; Janet Hart of the home, Alexander Hart and Gabriella Hart both of Rolla, Missouri. He is also survived by his fiancé, Amanda Valentine and her children, Corrine Murray and Julian Murray all of the home, his mother, Tammy Smith...

Nov 1, 2022

Ronald James “Ron” Declue age, 46 of Kaiser, Missouri passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022. He was born Friday, October 8, 1976, in Farmington, to Raymond and Margie (Gowen) Declue.

Ron is survived by his loving parents; children, Paige Kohut, Dylan and Joshua Andrew Declue; grandchildren, Kayci and Kaiden Beard; siblings, Joann (David) Dunn, Michael Declue, Raymond (Dania) Declue, Bradley...

Oct 31, 2022

Julie Ann Cook, age 60, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022, at her home in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on April 30, 1962, in Nashville, Tennessee to Wilbur and Joy (Brooks) Steininger.

On June 2, 1979, in Fredericktown, she was united in marriage to Jerry Cook, he survives at the home.

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Oct 29, 2022

Eva Joan Pettey, age 82 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Claru DeVille Care Center in Fredericktown. She was born on June 24, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri to Joseph and Eva (Braddy) Schalk.

She was married to Robert Taylor Pettey whom preceded her in death in 1998.

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Oct 29, 2022

          Christa Jan Yount, 35, of Caledonia, passed away October 29, 2022.  She was born January 28, 1987, in Farmington, to Steve and Connie (Lawson) Yount.  Christa Jan was a member of the Temple Baptist Church in Belgrade. She was a 2005 graduate of Valley R-6 and was determined to dedicate her life to helping others.  First, she graduated from Meramec...

Oct 27, 2022

          Steve DePriest, 51, of Anniston, MO, passed away October 27, 2022.  He was born March 19, 1971, in Sikeston, to  George and Marilyn (Nall) DePriest.  Steve was involved in several fire departments all across Southeast Missouri for 35 Years.

          He is survived by one daughter, Allison McAtee and husband Josh; two grandsons, Owen and Jordan McKinney; parents, George and Marilyn...

Oct 26, 2022

Leonard Robert Moore of Belleview, Missouri passed away October 26, 2022 in Potosi, Missouri at the age of 89 years. He was born October 4, 1933 in Banner, Missouri the son of the late Samuel Alfred and Lena (Vineyard) Moore. On October 31, 1981, he was united in marriage to Betty Lou Jaycox who preceded him in death on February...

Oct 25, 2022

Joann Crocker of Belleview, Mo., departed this life on Oct. 25, 2022, at the age of 84. Born Oct. 29, 1937, in Goodland, Mo., she was the seventh of thirteen children of the late Tony Otto and Ethel Ann (Rencehausen) Goggin. On October 14, 1956, she was united in marriage to Gene Crocker. The couple built their home and farmed...

Oct 24, 2022

     Martin E. “Butch” Sikes, 72, of Farmington passed away Monday, October 24, 2022 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. He was born September 24, 1950 to the late Elmer J. and Dorothy (Burmeister) Sikes. He was also preceded in death by his parents and spouse, Mary Elizabeth Sikes. Butch served his country in the United States Air Force.  

     He is survived...

Oct 23, 2022

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Morgan Lealand Kemp, age 29 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022. She was born on January 27, 1993, in Fredericktown to Bobby Joe and Crystal Dawn (Thomas) Kemp.

She is survived by her mother & stepfather – Crystal...

Oct 23, 2022

Deborah Ann Guggenberger, 67, of Terre Du Lac, passed away on October 23, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 19,1955, in Bonne Terre.

Debbie was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Aubrey Ann Guggenberger; parents, Rev. Randal and Wanda Wallen; father and mother-in-law, Ralph and Bonnie Guggenberger, brothers, Randy Wallen and Ray...

Oct 23, 2022

Lucy Jo Dealy, 90, of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022 at Country Meadows in Park Hills. She was born Tuesday, October 27, 1931 in Sikeston, Missouri to the late Raymond “Gene” and Geneva Jo (Andres) Aufdenberg. Lucy received loving care from her compassionate husband Dave. He became a resident at Country Meadows in order to continue...

Oct 21, 2022

Keith Castleberry, Sr., 64, of Farmington passed away October 21, 2022 at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born October 22, 1957 in Wasco, California to the late Max and Ann (Provance) Castleberry. Keith was the owner of Farmington Plumbing for over 32 years. He was a prominent member of the Farmington Lions Club. Additionally, Keith was a...