Obituaries

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

Ruth Naomi Basler

Ruth Naomi Basler

Jan 2, 2021

Ruth Naomi Basler, 83, of Bonne Terre, passed away January 2, 2021 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She was born April 1, 1937 in French Village to the late Louis C. and Mildred L. (Graves) Miller. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Clifford Paul Miller.

Ruth was a member of the Ste. Anne Catholic Church. She was...

Glenwood Radford

Glenwood Radford

Jan 1, 2021

Glenwood “Greenwood” Benjamin Radford, age 79, of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born on August 12, 1941, in Bonne Terre to the late Joseph William and Hazel Irene Leftridge-Radford.  Glen worked as a dock hand and was a member of Teamsters Local Union #600.

In addition to his...

Sonny Wells

Sonny Wells

Dec 30, 2020

Norvel A. “Sonny” Wells Jr., age 71, of Farmington, passed away on December 30, 2020,  at Mercy Jefferson Hospital from Covid-19.  He was born November 26, 1949 in Poplar Bluff, MO to the late Norvel A. Wells Sr. and Lola (Taylor) Wells. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Wells Reiner. Sonny was a 30 year retiree...

Mary Lou Hanger

Mary Lou Hanger

Dec 30, 2020

Mary Lou Hanger

Mary Lou Hanger age 88, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, surrounded by family.  She was born Thursday, May 05, 1932 in Oats, MO. Mary Lou was a proud member of the Farmington First Baptist Church.  She enjoyed singing in the church choir and sewing. Mary Lou volunteered with her husband at the Farmington Ministerial...

Carol Lay

Carol Lay

Dec 29, 2020

Carol Lay, 72, of Bonne Terre, passed away, December 29, 2020 at Mercy Jefferson in Festus.  She was born October 10, 1948, in Bonne Terre, to the late Henry and Virginia (Pinkston) Rosener.  She was a member of the St. Joseph Church in Bonne Terre. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John C. Lay and three...

Grace Elaine Degonia

Grace Elaine Degonia

Dec 28, 2020

Grace Elaine DeGonia, age 66, of Bonne Terre passed away December 28, 2020, at her residence. She was born October 8, 1954, in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Grace was a member of Assembly of God Church in Boss, Missouri.

Grace was preceded in death by her father, Earl Sumpter; mother, Mary (Meade) Sellers; son, James “Baby Jimmy” Martin, Jr.; brother, Lindell...

Ronald Jinkerson

Ronald Jinkerson

Dec 28, 2020

Ronald Jinkerson, 77, of Mentor, Ohio, formerly of Desloge, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020, at Tripoint Medical Center in Mentor, Ohio as a result of Covid 19.   He was born on Monday, August 9, 1943, in Bonne Terre to the late Hershel and Eileen (Brown) Jinkerson.

Ron graduated from Flat River High School in 1964. He served his country...

Cody Smith

Cody Smith

Dec 27, 2020

          Cody Phillip Smith, age 25, of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020.  He was born on July 10, 1995, in Crystal City, Missouri. Cody enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on cars.  He had a huge caring heart and was always willing to help anyone in need.  Cody’s greatest joy was his children who he adored.        Cody is...

Martha Ellen Mcvay

Martha Ellen Mcvay

Dec 25, 2020

Martha Ellen McVay, 91, of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. Martha was born February 26, 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri. Martha retired from Mary Kay cosmetics.

In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd McVay; daughters, Brenda Shults and Carol Martin; and son, Steve Shults.

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Franklin Junior James Vineyard, Jr.

Franklin Junior James Vineyard, Jr.

Dec 24, 2020

Franklin “Junior” James Vineyard, Jr., 58, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Mercy Jefferson Medical Center in Festus. Junior was born August 16, 1962 in Festus, Missouri to the late Franklin James and Rennie Ellen (Stinnet) Vineyard. Junior was a member of the Book of Acts Church in DeSoto.

In addition to his parents, Junior was preceded...

Baby Tru Miracle Ivory

Baby Tru Miracle Ivory

Dec 24, 2020

Baby Tru Miracle Ivory was born December 24, 2020 to Joseph Ivory and Sarah Henson in Farmington, Missouri and passed away at Parkland Health Center.

Cherished sister of Justice Anakin Henson, Jillian Rebekah Ivory, and Joseph Edward Ivory; granddaughter of Gary Wayne and Teresa Kay Ingram, Constance Buchanan and Joseph Ivory, Sr.

Family will have a memorial gathering at a...

Charles Gamble

Charles Gamble

Dec 21, 2020

          Dr. Charles T Gamble, 79, of Farmington, MO died Monday, Dec 21, 2020.  He was born in White County, TN in April 1941 to the late Lowery and Ila Swindell Gamble.  Dr. Gamble was a graduate of Tennessee Technological University and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.  Charles married the love of his life, Carol Smith, in December 1962.

          Charles and...

Marvin Dunlap

Marvin Dunlap

Dec 21, 2020

            Marvin Dunlap, 85, of Whitmore Lake, Michigan, formerly of Bismarck, passed away December 21, 2020, at his daughter’s residence in Desloge. He was born May 23, 1935 in Irondale, to the late Ocia Frank and Francis (Barton) Dunlap. Marvin worked as an electrician at the University of Michigan and retired after 30 years of service. He was a member of...

Jo Eaton

Jo Eaton

Dec 19, 2020

          Josephine "Jo" Lee Eaton, 89, of Park Hills, passed away peacefully December 19, 2020, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born January 10, 1931, in Arkansas, to the late Roy Melvin and Margaret Aline (Stroup) Melvin-Reece. Jo retired from Trimfoot Shoe Company with over 30 years of dedicated service. She was a member of the Farmington VFW and...

Ruth Erickson

Ruth Erickson

Dec 18, 2020

 

          Ruth Ann Erickson, age 83, of Terre Du Lac, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on Friday, December 18, 2020.  She was born on June 3, 1937, in St. Louis to the late Valle Joseph and Mary Evelyn (Covington) Striler.

          In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James E....

Tina Pace

Tina Pace

Dec 17, 2020

          Tina Pace, 47, of Farmington, passed away December 17, 2020 at NHC nursing facility in Desloge. She was born June 3, 1973, in Laytonsville, MD, to Mike Szafranski, who preceded her in death, and Brenda (Chapman) York.

She is survived by three children, Anne Schibbelhut and husband Scott, Joe Pace and wife Alley, and Jacob Pace and wife Joy; three...

Dorothy Straughn

Dorothy Straughn

Dec 17, 2020

Dorothy Mae (Ulbrich) Straughn, 89, of Farmington, passed away peacefully at home on December 17, 2020. She was born on August 14, 1931 to the late Edward & Edna (Kluender) Ulbrich. Dorothy was a homemaker, but a wonderful wife, mother, and granny, and enjoyed spending time with her family, playing golf, painting, traveling and a good margarita.

She was preceded...

Pat Nickles

Pat Nickles

Dec 16, 2020

Patty “Pat” Sue (Wildman) Nickles, 83, of Bonne Terre, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. Pat was born January 18, 1937 in Piedmont, Missouri to the late Robert and Zelma (Haywood) Wildman. Pat attended Gateway Baptist Church, loved to crochet, watch her programs, and listen to traditional country music.

In addition to her parents, Pat was...

Baby Ava Clark

Baby Ava Clark

Dec 16, 2020

Sleeping baby Ava Joy Clark born December 16, 2020 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was deeply loved by her parents, Josh Clark and Brittany Kirkpatrick; brother, Layne Green; grandparents, Adam and Margaret Clark, Raymond Kirkpatrick, Dave and Rhonda Price; aunts and uncles, Andrew Clark, Danielle and Chance Hoffmeister, Tasha and Austin Guyan. She was preceded in death...

Michelle Lynn Hoffmeister

Michelle Lynn Hoffmeister

Dec 15, 2020

  Michelle Lynn Hoffmeister

            Michelle Hoffmeister, 59, of Farmington, passed away peacefully at Missouri Baptist December 15, 2020.  She was born September 25, 1961 to the late Sonny and Margaret Flowers. Michelle was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

            She is survived by her loving husband, Joe Hoffmeister; children, Chance (Danielle), Spencer and Bailey Hoffmeister; grandchildren, Alexa, Kenzie, Kyle,...