Obituaries

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

Matthew Preston Laird Sr.

Matthew Preston Laird Sr.

Sep 2, 2022

Matthew Preston Laird Sr. known to most everyone as "Matt" passed away September 2, 2022 at the age of 42 years. He was born January 8, 1980 in Farmington, Missouri the son of Ronald and Jacquline (Crowley) Laird who survive. In addition to his parents, Matt is survived by his wife; Amanda (Bales) Laird, his son; Matthew Laird Jr., his...

Craig Alan Stevens

Craig Alan Stevens

Sep 2, 2022

Craig Alan Stevens

Craig Alan Stevens, 56, of Farmington passed away September 2, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Tuesday, January 18, 1966, in Belleville, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Harold and Wilma Covington.

Craig is survived by his wife of 33 years Elaine Joy (McQuiston) Stevens: children Cara Simms...

Charles Hafner

Charles Hafner

Sep 2, 2022

Charles Ray Hafner died peacefully at home on September 2, 2022 in Farmington. He was born October 24, 1957 in Bonne Terre. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Rose, father Richard Hafner; and brother-in-law, Keith Hutson. Charles is survived by his mother, Mary (Crites) Hafner; siblings, Richard (Kay) Hafner, Jr., Karen Hutson, Sharen (David) Armstrong, and Gerald...

Wanda Faye Hendrix

Wanda Faye Hendrix

Aug 31, 2022

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Wanda Faye Hendrix, age 90, a daughter to Elza Ernest and Ester Elizabeth (Agger) Cornman as born on November 2, 1931, in Herculaneum, Missouri and went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at her home with her family by her...

Shirley Vineyard

Shirley Vineyard

Aug 29, 2022

          Shirley Vineyard, 86, of Park Hills, passed away peacefully August 29, 2022, at Maplebrook Senior Living in Farmington.  She was born May 8, 1936, in Flat River, to the late Leslie and Genevieve (Harkins) White.  Shirley was a member of the First Baptist Church of Park Hills and Beta Sigma Phi.

          She was preceded in death by her parents; husband,...

Michael Edward Vargo, Sr.

Michael Edward Vargo, Sr.

Aug 29, 2022

Michael Edward Vargo Sr., 74, of Huntington, IN. passed away at 6:55 am Monday, August 29, 2022 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Michael was born on December 21, 1947 in Bonne Terre, MO., the son of Frank Peter Vargo and Emma Rose (Naeger) Vargo, who preceded him in death. He attended grade school at St. Joseph's Catholic School...

James Aubuchon

James Aubuchon

Aug 29, 2022

          James E. AuBuchon, 89, of Desloge, passed away August 29, 2022, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus.  He was born October 14, 1932, in Bonne Terre, to the late Wilfrid P. and Lucille W. (Bowers) AuBuchon.  Jim graduated from Bonne Terre High School in 1950 and enlisted in the United States Air Force, January 1951.  He served in Korea 1951-1952, then...

Robert Burggraaf

Robert Burggraaf

Aug 29, 2022

       

     Robert Burggraaf, 79, of Park Hills, passed away August 29, 2022, at his residence.  He was born March 9, 1943, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to the late Robert Melvin and Bonita LaVerne (McCaulley) Burggraaf and later served his country in the United States Army Reserves.  Robert was a member of the Primrose Baptist Church in Bonne Terre.

     He was preceded...

Deborah Robbins

Deborah Robbins

Aug 27, 2022

          Deborah Robbins, 70, of Park Hills, passed away August 27, 2022, at home surrounded by the loves that loved her.  She was born October 16, 1951, in St. Louis, to the late Leslie Ray and Dorothy Mae (Hart) Elder.          

          She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Daniel Robbins; and one son, Dale Robbins.

          Deborah is survived by...

Brenda K Collinsworth

Brenda K Collinsworth

Aug 27, 2022

             Brenda K. (Cauley) Collinsworth, of Farmington, passed away August 27, 2022, at her home. She was born December 04, 1950, in Bonne Terre. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Loretta (Black) Cauley; loving husband Robert Collinsworth; four brothers, Lindell Cauley, Melvin “Bud” Cauley, William Cauley, Billy Ray Cauley; one brother in-law, Tyman Barbey.

             Brenda enjoyed working...

Jesse Mcfall

Jesse Mcfall

Aug 24, 2022

Jesse Donald McFall, 53, of Farmington passed away August 24, 2022 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born March 14, 1969 in Sturgis, Michigan. Jesse was a member of the House of Praise Church of God in Desloge and employed at the Farmington Correctional Center. He enjoyed fishing, making jokes, reading, playing video games, riding motorcycles and watching...

Charles Berlin Pennington

Charles Berlin Pennington

Aug 24, 2022

Charles "Berlin" Pennington of Cape Girardeau, formerly Vulcan, Missouri, passed from this earthly life into the presence of his God on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at the age of 90. Charles was born November 30, 1931, near Annapolis, Missouri to Acie Charles and Lena Bell (nee Joines) Pennington. He and Dorothy J. Smith were married on July 15, 1951, at...

Dayton Kaleb Lee Burns

Dayton Kaleb Lee Burns

Aug 24, 2022

Baby Dayton Kaleb Lee Burns, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully in the arms of his parents on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Dayton is survived by his parents Hana Carrow and Damian Burns. Our precious little angel will always be remembered by Mommy and Daddy; grandparents, Terry (Lisa) Carrow and Dennis (Tammy) Burns. Dayton was here for a short time,...

Barbara Ann Mund

Barbara Ann Mund

Aug 23, 2022

Barbara Mund, 77, lately of Miami, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

Barb was born in Picher, Oklahoma on Friday, June 29, 1945 to Vida and Benton Cover.  After graduating from Picher High School in 1963, she moved to St. Louis, Missouri where she met her husband, Orville Dale Mund.  She...

Glenda Miller

Glenda Miller

Aug 23, 2022

          Glenda Miller, 80, of Leadwood, passed away August 23, 2022, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre.  She was born July 31, 1942, in Pevely, to the late Jesse and Edith (Cannell) White.  She enjoyed fishing, quilting, reading and living life to the fullest.  Glenda was a member of the Bismarck VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the Bismarck Freewill Baptist Church,...

Katharine Penfield

Katharine Penfield

Aug 22, 2022

Katharine “Kay” Penfield, 86, of Farmington passed away August 22, 2022 at NHC Healthcare in Desloge. She was born April 4, 1936 in Bridgeton, New Jersey to the late John and Helen (Tilton) Earnest. She was a member of the Covenant Bible Church of Farmington. Kay was an employee at Wal-Mart for 25 years, working at both Farmington and Desloge...

Helen Brewer

Helen Brewer

Aug 21, 2022

     Mary Helen (Fraser) Brewer, 96, of Desloge, Missouri passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Community Manor in Farmington, Missouri. She was born Monday, April 26, 1926, in Waterloo, Arkansas to the late William Thomas and Mary Catherine (Harmon) Fraser Sr.  Helen was a homemaker and enjoyed shopping and tending to her flower garden.

     In addition to her parents, she...

Buddy Lewis Browers

Buddy Lewis Browers

Aug 21, 2022

Buddy Lewis Browers of Ironton, Missouri passed away August 21, 2022 in Iron County Medical Center at the age of 65 years. He was born January 28, 1957 in Gary, Indiana to the late John Lewis and Janet Darlene (Gleason) Browers Sr. On October 28, 1978 he was united in marriage to Gayle Ann Miller who survives. To this union...

Vivian Coleman

Vivian Coleman

Aug 20, 2022

Vivian Adair (Hellon) Coleman, 74, of Doe Run passed away August 20, 2022. She was born April 1, 1948 in St. Louis to the late Robert William Hellon, Sr. and Vera Henrietta (Sliter) Hellon. She was a member of Parkland Chapel and Farmington VFW Post 5896 Auxiliary. Vivian was a realtor, landlord and beautician in the area for many years....

Byron Ray Tucker

Byron Ray Tucker

Aug 20, 2022

Byron Ray Tucker of Annapolis, Missouri passed away on August 20, 2022, in Pilot Knob, Missouri at the age of 93 years. He was born February 10, 1929, in Williamsville, Missouri the son of the late Ray and Mary Elizabeth (Heitman) Tucker. On February 14, 1959, he was united in marriage to Glenda Jean Smith who preceded him in death...