Obituaries

Oct 13, 2022

          Margaret "Marge" Lea (Ransom) Watts passed away October 13, 2022, at NHC Healthcare in Desloge at the age of 95. Marge was born August 27, 1927, in St. Louis, MO to John and Ruby (Ball) Ransom, the eldest of nine siblings. She grew up and attended school in Esther. She married William “Bill” Watts on November 23, 1946.Marge and Bill...

Oct 11, 2022

Erik Michael Mills, age 22 of Williamsville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, in Jefferson City, Missouri. He was born on August 11, 1999, in Fredericktown, Missouri to Henry Edward and Jarron Lee (Chitwood) Mills.

He is survived by his mother and stepfather – Jarron & Jason Pickert of Fredericktown; one brother –...

Oct 11, 2022

Lorraine Ann (Elliott) Hickson, 61, of Leadwood passed away, Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Camelot Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born Friday, August 18, 1961 in Farmington to the late Henry Samuel Lewis and Elva Mae (Kronk) Elliott. She was a member of Grace Point Pentecostal Church.

Lorraine loved playing cards and dice.  She was also an amazing cook. ...

Oct 11, 2022

 

       Virginia "Jennie" White age, 91, of Desloge, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at The Baptist Home in Arcadia Valley. She was born Thursday, March 26, 1931, in Ironton.

          She started her career right out of high school in Accounting at the REA until she married.  Then she transitioned to a pastor’s wife with many “hats” in supporting him...

Oct 11, 2022

Thomas Henry Mills, 88, of Jackson passed away October 11, 2022 at his residence. He was born July 1, 1934 in St. Louis to the late Thomas Leslie Mills and Georgia (Nauman) O’Brien. He was a member of the Irondale Church of the Nazarene. Tom was also an active member of the Elvins Ionic Lodge #154 of Desloge and the...

Oct 10, 2022

          Michael "Mike" Joseph David, age 73, of Desloge was born on Wednesday, July 27, 1949, in Bonne Terre to the late Horace Earl and Ima June (Colson) David.

          Mike worked over 40 years in the transportation industry. He drove for Healthcare Transportation Systems for 15 years and then went on to work for Schnucks where he retired with over 25...

Oct 9, 2022

Kenneth Earl "Ken" Crocker, 89, of Park Hills, passed away October 9, 2022 at his residence surrounded by family.  He was born May 3, 1933, in Bonne Terre, to the late Winfred and Mable (Harris) Crocker. Ken worked at Dow Chemical in Pevely for 33 years. He was in the U.S. Air Force for four years during the Korean War...

Oct 8, 2022

Norbert Gregory Wagner, age 90, of French Village passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Evelyn’s House hospice in Creve Coeur.  He was born on January 13, 1932, in the St. Louis area to the late Joseph and Margaret (Schmaltz) Wagner.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life for 51...

Oct 8, 2022

George Warren Mendenhall, Jr. 76 of French Village, Missouri passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Ste. Genevieve County Hospital surrounded by his children. George was born December 10, 1945, in Charlottesville, Virginia the son of George and Mary “Molly” Mendenhall, Sr.

He is survived by his sister, Mary “Molly” Suling and her husband Jeff Suling; three adult children, daughter,...

Oct 8, 2022

          James “Jim” Tate, age, 68 of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis.  James was born on Monday, January 11, 1954, in St. Louis to the late Sam and Gladys (Saale) Tate.

          Jim served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of Second Baptist Church of East Bonne Terre....

Oct 7, 2022

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Harold Glenwood Aslinger age 88 passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, at his home near Patton, Missouri. He was born on January 27, 1934, in Patton to Henry Floyd and Minnie Viola (Moyers) Aslinger.

On November 17, 1956, in Bollinger County,...

Oct 7, 2022

Jessie Mae Shirley, 78, of Ironton passed away October 7,2022 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born July 1,1944 in Clarkton, MO to the late Amery and Dessie (South) Branch. She was a member of the Iron Mountain First Baptist Church.

     In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a grandson Kyle Steffen, and a...

Oct 6, 2022

Rachel Ann Long, age 41 of Marquand, Missouri passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022. She was born on August 24, 1981, in Bellview, Illinois to David and Linda (Barnett) Schwab. On July 12, 2020, in Marquand, Missouri she was united in marriage. to Stacy Long, she survives in Marquand.

Other survivors include her three...

Oct 6, 2022

   Henry "Hank" Cartee, age, 84, of Cross, South Carolina, a former sheet metal worker superintendent passed away October 6, 2022.  Hank was born on November 21, 1937, in Elvins to the late Jesse L. and Velma Mable Cartee.  Hank was an Air Force Veteran during the Korean Conflict and then went on to become a sheet metal worker in 1982.

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Oct 5, 2022

Debra Sue Miller, age 68 passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at her home in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on April 29, 1954, in Farmington, Missouri to Billie Ray Sr. and Violet Maybelle (Martin) Miller.

On October 28, 1970, in Fredericktown, she was united in marriage to Randall Martin Miller, he preceded her...

Oct 4, 2022

Howard Edward Cox, aka "Dub" age 89 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at the Madison Medical Center in Fredericktown. He was born on November 16, 1932, in Lilbourn, Missouri to Raymond Cicero Sr. and Deallie Mae (Malone) Cox.

On August 30, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri, he was united in...

Oct 4, 2022

Wayne R. Crouch, 74, of Farmington passed away October 4, 2022. He was born July 18, 1948 in Bonne Terre to the late Louie and Rowena (Flanery) Crouch. Wayne proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the Farmington VFW Post 5896.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by...

Oct 4, 2022

Margaret Ruth Gore, 73, of Bonne Terre, passed away October 4, 2022, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus.  She was born January 18, 1949, in St. Louis, to the late Harry Clifford and Roxie Margaret (Hulsey) Skaggs.  Margaret was a 27-year employee at Kroger’s Grocery Store in Leadington.  She enjoyed her retirement by camping, fishing, watching scary movies, crafting, playing...

Oct 3, 2022

On Monday, October 3, 2022, Shirley Lee Thurman, age 81 passed away at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. Shirley was born on Saturday, March 6, 1941, in Farmington.  Shirley’s life was one of serving others.  Upon graduating from Esther, Missouri High School in 1958, she entered the St. John Hospital Nursing program in St. Louis, Missouri. After her graduation...

Oct 2, 2022

Helen (Sieberg) Schrum, age 94, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Sunday, August 19, 1928, in Cape Girardeau to the late Walter Henry and Julia Beatrice (VanAusdoll) Sieberg.  

Helen was a member of Grace Ministries in Chester, IL. She retired from Centerville Township Hospital where she worked...