Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Kenny White
Jan 30, 2021
Kenneth “Kenny” White, age 62, of Desloge, passed away January 30, 2021, at his residence. He was born August 23, 1958, in Illinois, to Victor White and Myrtle (Pierce) Conway.
Kenny attended the Victory Worship Center in Bonne Terre. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He loved to fish, deer hunt and collect guns,...
Ruth Dunlap
Jan 30, 2021
Ruth Dunlap, 81, of Desloge, formerly of Michigan, passed away peacefully, January 30, 2021, at her daughter’s home. She was born May 6, 1939, in Irondale, to the late Kyle and Pinnie (Benoist) Boyer. Ruth lived most of her life in SE Michigan where her father ran an orchard. She married her husband, Marvin Dunlap from Bismarck, in 1957 and...
Bob Whitaker
Jan 29, 2021
Bobby Gene Whitaker, of Farmington, Missouri passed away January 29, 2021. He was born August 16, 1938 in Black, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Edna (Yount) Whitaker; and sister, Sandy Sparks.
Bob is survived by his loving wife Ida (Martin) Whitaker; and five children, Becky West and husband Bob, Paula Keeling and husband...
Rachel Dennis
Jan 28, 2021
Rachel Audell Dennis, of Plano, Texas passed away January 28, 2021. She was born August 8, 1936 in Farmington Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace Joel Gordon, Sr. and Pauline (Cowley) Gordon; husband, Charles Dennis; son, Thomas Allen Billedo; sister, Sarah Ann Taylor; sister, Marie A. Johnson and sister-in-law, Mary Gordon.
Rachel is survived by...
Berlin Jenkerson
Jan 27, 2021
Berlin Eugene “Jenks” Jenkerson, 90, of O’Fallon, MO passed away January 27, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake St. Louis. He was born May 12, 1930 in Flat River, MO to the late Burlon and Pearl (McCutcheon) Jenkerson. Berlin proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He retired from McDonnell Douglas after forty years. He was...
Steven Tiefenauer
Jan 26, 2021
Steven Tiefenauer, 50, of Park Hills, passed away January 26, 2021. He was born August 19, 1970, in St. Louis, to the late Frederick and Delores Jean (Wiess) Tiefenauer. Steven enjoyed camping, hiking with his family, and the outdoors. He was also an avid Blues Hockey fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Cale Tiefenauer; and...
Betty Clark
Jan 25, 2021
Betty Ann Clark, 73, of Farmington passed away January 25, 2021. She was born April 19, 1947 in Farmington to the late Herbert and Ann (Frasure) Franklin. Betty was a member of the Open Door Baptist Church of Desloge. She enjoyed baking, antiquing, sports, shopping and spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.
In addition to her...
Glenda Sue Jones
Jan 25, 2021
Glenda Sue (Welborn) Jones, age 46, of Bonne Terre, Missouri, passed away January 25, 2021 at Mercy Jefferson in Festus, Missouri. She was born October 13, 1974 in St. Louis, Missouri. Glenda was an all-around loving person and loved to help people. She enjoyed music, reading, cross stitching, coloring, and will always be remembered for her rubber ducky collection.
Glenda...
Jim Hill
Jan 24, 2021
Jim Hill, 69, of Desloge, passed away January 24, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born January 31, 1951 in Bonne Terre to the late James William Hill, Sr. and Jesse Hazel Rawlins, Jim spent his life serving his country in the United States Navy. Retiring as a Senior Chief, Jim’s last duty station was at the...
Wanda Bess
Jan 22, 2021
Wanda Lee (Taylor) Bess, age 74 of Park Hills passed away January 22, 2021, at her residence. She was born March 25, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Henry William Wesley and Laura Louisa (Stevens) Taylor. Wanda enjoyed puzzles, working in her garden and planting flowers around the house.
In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in...
Polly Monroe
Jan 22, 2021
Mary Paulette “Polly” Monroe, age 77, of Bonne Terre passed away January 22, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital. She was born June 30, 1943, in Bonne Terre, Missouri to the late Lealand and Geraldine (Sitton) Hahn. Polly was known as an excellent chef traveling and working all over the United States. After retirement, she helped by donating services to local...
Linda Marie Duty
Jan 21, 2021
Linda Marie (Reeves) Duty, age 62, of Desloge passed away January 21, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. She was born September 10, 1959, in Bismarck, Missouri to the late Jessie Nathan and Hazel Marie (Moreland) Reeves. Linda had a big heart and loved taking care of her children and her family. Her kids were her world. Linda was...
David Blunt
Jan 20, 2021
David Blunt, 82, of Farmington, passed away January 20, 2021, with his loving wife of 60 years, by his side. He was born February 27, 1938, in Desloge, to the late William Howard and Barbara J. (Haney) Blunt. David was a lifelong member of the Desloge Baptist Church, serving as a teacher and deacon. He loved visiting people and sharing...
Dennis Kane
Jan 20, 2021
Dennis Kane, 60, of Bixby, passed away January 20, 2021 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born December 24, 1960, in St. Louis, to the late Franklin Kane and Florence Marie (Stricklin) Dunlap. Dennis enjoyed fishing, gambling, traveling and working on small engines.
In addition to his parents, Dennis was also preceded in death by a sister,...
Janet Cox
Jan 20, 2021
Janet Cox, 77, of Farmington, passed away January 20, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. She was born September 9, 1943, in Farmington, to the late Cleo and Helen (Laramore) Wallen. Janet was a member and longtime clerk at the House of Praise Church of God in Desloge. She was also employed for many years at Commerce Bank and ...
Gus Thomure, Jr.
Jan 20, 2021
Augustus “Gus” Edward Thomure, Jr., age 93, of Bonne Terre, passed away at Parkland Hospital in Bonne Terre on January 20, 2021. Gus was born February 14, 1927 in Bonne Terre, Missouri to the late August Edward Thomure, Sr. and Susan (Gidley) Thomure. Gus was the owner of Thomure Standard Service over 40 years and enjoyed fishing and camping at...
Cheryl Fischer
Jan 19, 2021
Linda “Cheryl” (Fischer) Rowley, age 54, of Pennsylvania, formerly of Bonne Terre, Missouri, passed away January 19, 2021 at Oakbend Medical Center in Richmond, Texas. She was born April 15, 1966 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Elmer Leon Maddox and Linda Faye (Davenport) Nausley. Cheryl had a gypsy soul and loved life. She recently began her retirement and...
Terry Davis
Jan 17, 2021
Teresa “Terry” Lynn Davis, age 61, of Bonne Terre, passed away at her residence on January 17, 2021. Terry was born July 18, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Kenneth H. and Margaret M. (Wilson) Irwin.
Terry was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her children; Tara (Dan) Adams, Holly (Steve) Garrigus; grandchildren; Brandon...
Barb Harlan
Jan 17, 2021
Barbara “Barb” Marie (Ellis) Harlan, age 59, of French Village, passed away at Mercy Hospital Jefferson on January 17, 2021. Barb was born January 8, 1962 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Mike Ellis and Mary (Sanders) Bolin. Barb enjoyed being with her family and having barbeques on the beach at Goose Creek.
In addition to her parents, Barb...
Ray "Bud" Wallen
Jan 17, 2021
Bud Wallen, 70, of Park Hills, passed away, January 17, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 26, 1950, in Bonne Terre, to the late Randal and Wanda (Bradley) Wallen. Bud retired from the U.S. Postal service after proudly serving his country in the United States Air Force, after returning from Vietnam. He is known in...
