Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Marian Umfleet
Jun 4, 2022
Marian L. Umfleet, 76, of Farmington passed away June 4, 2022 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. She was born February 22, 1946 in Detroit, MI. Marian worked for Parkland Health Center as a Medical Staff Coordinator for over 30 years. She enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas, spending time with her family, and especially cooking for them.
She was preceded in...
Gracia Mae Burch
Jun 3, 2022
Gracia Mae Burch, formerly of Ironton, Missouri passed away June 3, 2022 in Farmington, Missouri at the age of 93 years. She was born June 15, 1928 in Goodland, Missouri the daughter of the late William Alva and Iva Vivian (Henderson) Trolinger. Gracia is preceded in death by her son: John Ray Burch, her brother: John Trolinger, and two sisters:...
Thomas "Leland" Graviett
Jun 3, 2022
Thomas “Leland” Graviett, 80, of Farmington passed away Friday, June 3, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He was born Friday, May 8, 1942 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to the late Clarence “Thomas” Graviett and Clara “Eudora” (McCarty) Graviett. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife Sandra (Smith) Graviett. Leland retired from MoorMan Feed where he...
Edgar "Corky" Swaringim
Jun 2, 2022
Edgar L. “Corky” Swaringim, age 79, Ozark, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022, in his home. Ed was born June 10, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri. Ed was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edgar and Abbie Burns and his son-in-law, Jimmy Gonz.
He was raised on a farm in Esther, Missouri living with his grandparents, Edgar and Abbie...
Andrew
Jun 1, 2022
Kevin Andrew LaPlant, age 35 passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at his home in Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on July 21, 1986, in St. Louis, Missouri to Kevin Noby and Melinda Ellen (Vishino) LaPlant. He is survived by his mother – Melinda "Missy" LaPlant of Fredericktown; sister – Amber LaPlant of Fredericktown; grandfather – Oby LaPlant of...
Mary Jo Mcmillian
Jun 1, 2022
Mary Jo McMillian, age 71 passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at her home in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on September 17, 1950, in Fredericktown to Lester Eugene and Adell Harris (Taplek) McMillian. She is survived by four brothers – Robert "Bob" McMillian of Fredericktown, Willard (Tina) McMillian and Lester (Evelyn) McMillian both of St. Charles, Missouri and...
Ruth Ann Labdon
Jun 1, 2022
Ruth Ann Labdon of the South County area of St. Louis, Missouri passed away on June 1, 2022 at the age of 94 years. She was born October 28, 1927 in Ironton, Missouri the daughter of the late Victor and Geradine (Phillips) Boring. Ruth Ann is survived by two children: Joseph Michael Bauer (Terri) of Boerne, Texas and Laura Jean...
Chester Harold Wells
May 31, 2022
Chester Wells, 84, of Irondale, passed away May 31, 2022, at SSM Health St. Clair Hospital in Fenton. He was born June 8, 1937, in Bonne Terre, to the late Chester Everrett and Ethel May (Whitter) Wells. He was a member of Irondale Assembly of God. He retired from the West County School District with over 45 years of dedicated...
Maude Barnhouse
May 31, 2022
Maude Ruth Barnhouse, 87, of Doe Run passed away May 31, 2022 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. She was born September 14, 1934 in Doe Run to the late Walter and Margaret (Lovvorn) Lacey. She was a member of the Pendleton United Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Norman...
Betty Morris
May 30, 2022
Betty Mae Morris, age 83, of Desloge, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. Betty was born on Monday, March 20, 1939, in Steelville, to the late Orville and Blanche (Hamlin) Earney.
She was a member of Abundant Life Church. She enjoyed bingo, writing poetry, drawing, going dancing and listening to Elvis Presley...
Janet Leona Cook
May 29, 2022
Janet Leona (Souden) Cook, age 71, of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Parkland Health Hospital in Farmington. She was born on Wednesday, April 11, 1951, in Fredericktown to the late Herman and Mary (Sample) Souden. Janet enjoyed karaoke and singing, but her heart was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents;...
Charles E. Farr Sr.
May 28, 2022
Charles E. Farr, Sr. age 88, of Bonne Terre, passed away May 28, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born on Friday, October 20, 1933 in St. Louis, to the late Charles Farr and Bercie (Kimberlin) Farr. In addition to parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Carol (Major) Farr; son, Robert M. Farr; two...
Dorothy Ann Pinkston
May 27, 2022
Dorothy Pinkston, 88, of Farmington, passed away May 27, 2022, at Camelot Skilled Nursing in Farmington. She was born in Bonne Terre, November 2, 1933, to the late Clifton and Opal (Pinkston) Sutherland. Dorothy enjoyed baking and gardening. She was a Sunday school teacher for 26 years at First Free Will Baptist Church in Farmington. She also enjoyed walking with...
Calvin Plumas Miner
May 27, 2022
Calvin Miner, age 91, of Farmington, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, at his residence. Calvin was born on Tuesday, March 24, 1931, in Bonne Terre, to the late Albert and Edith Mae (Asher) Miner.
Calvin proudly served his country in the United States Army and fought in the Korean War. He was a member of the VFW in Farmington....
Jim Schutz
May 24, 2022
Jim Schutz, 75, of Park Hills formerly of Georgia, passed away May 24, 2022, at his home, surrounded by loved ones. He was born May 15, 1947, in DeSoto, to the late Ernest and Jerline (Christopher) Schutz, then spent his childhood in Potosi. Jim served his country in the United States Air Force for 20 plus years and later retired...
Betty Jean Jones
May 23, 2022
Betty Jean Jones, formerly of Ironton, Missouri, passed away May 23, 2022, in Farmington, Missouri, at the age of 89 years. She was born May 11, 1933, in Madora, Illinois, the daughter of the late John Thomas and Virgie Elnora (McCarty) Warren. Betty is survived by six children: Harold Jones (Sheila) of Yelm, Washington, Treva Cloin of Ironton, Missouri, Carla...
Noel Sherman Price
May 22, 2022
Noel Sherman Price, age 81, of Camdenton MO, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022, at his residence. Noel was born on Sunday, December 15, 1940 in Crystal City, to the late Robert E. and Cordelia (McMahan) Price. In addition to parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Julie Louise Skaggs; four brothers and three sisters.
Noel proudly...
Justin Michael Prince
May 19, 2022
Justin Michael Prince, age 34 of DeSoto, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2022 in Sumter, South Carolina. He was born on October 7, 1987 in Festus, Missouri to Bobby Gene Jr. and Kelly (McGraw) Prince. He is survived by one daughter - Aria Prince; his mother & stepfather - Kelly & Hank Jennemann; sister & brother-in-law - Lynsie...
Clara Bannister
May 19, 2022
Clara B. Bannister, 89, of Farmington passed away May 19, 2022 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. She was born October 4, 1932 in Harrelson County, GA to the late Alvin and Ruby (Perry) Worthy. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Edward Bannister; son, Robert Dale Bannister; four sisters, Ruth Waltrip, Lois...
Donna J Fambrough
May 19, 2022
Donna Fambrough, age 62, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Donna was born on Saturday, February 27, 1960 in Leadville, Colorado to the late Howard and Carolyn (Pettus) Hawkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by father in-law Leslie B. Fambrough; brother in-law Jay Don...
