Obituaries

Sep 29, 2022

          Leon Epley, 93, of Williamsville, passed away September 29, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.  He was born December 23, 1928, in Williamsville, to the late Hugh and Pearl (Gilbert) Epley.  Leon served his country in the Korean War.  He was of Baptist faith and a member of VFW #6883 in Bonne Terre.  Leon loved fishing, hunting and gardening.

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Sep 28, 2022

             Carl Moeser, age 78, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus. He was born on Wednesday, August 16, 1944, in St. Louis to Carl Wilfred and Minnie Catherine (Egbert) Moeser.

             Carl proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a machinist with Orchard Printing Company. He enjoyed playing video games, watching all...

Sep 27, 2022

David Vernon McFarland, 73, of Desloge, passed away September 27, 2022 at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born August 23, 1949 to Amos and Betty (Fleming) McFarland. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during Vietnam. He was a salesman with Fabick Cat in Fenton for 28 years. Dave was a member of Mineral Area...

Sep 24, 2022

    Donald Paul “Donnie” Jones was born June 21, 1944, at Bonne Terre, Missouri, to Paul D. and Martha Louise (Counts) Jones. He died on September 24, 2022. Don was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He graduated from Desloge High School in 1962 and worked at Edmonds Electric in Desloge for 57 years. He helped...

Sep 23, 2022

 

Daniel Scott Engler, age 62, of Bonne Terre, MO, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, at Parkland Health Center in Bonne Terre. Danny was born on Wednesday, July 27, 1960 in St. Louis, to the late George and Marjorie (Amsden) Engler. Danny proudly served his country in the United States Army National Guard, he was a custodian for many...

Sep 21, 2022

Kyle Albert Mayerhoffer, 36, of Bonne Terre passed away September 21, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He was born October 23, 1985 in St. Louis. Kyle was loved by all who knew him. He enjoyed playing and watching all kinds of sports. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially the two special children in his life...

Sep 21, 2022

Larry Francis Sumner, 77, of Farmington, passed peacefully on September 21, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones at Cedarhurst of Farmington, Missouri after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Larry was born October 22, 1944 in St. Louis, the middle son of the late Dorothy Anna Winn and Lester Ernest Sumner.

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 58 years,...

Sep 20, 2022

          Dorothy McKee, 79, of Watauga, Texas, formerly of Esther, passed away September 20, 2022.  She was born November 12, 1942, in Cantwell, to the late James Othel McDaniel and Helen Beatrice (Douglas) McDaniel-Walker.  Dottye’s most recent church affiliation was with Twin Oaks Baptist Church in Keller, TX.  She enjoyed talking on the phone, but her love was her family, friends...

Sep 19, 2022

Andrew "Andy" Young, age 58 passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022, at his home near Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on December 6, 1963, in Fredericktown to Wilburn Lee and Joyce Jean (White) Young.

He is survived by his daughter – Brittney Young of O'Fallon, Missouri; his mother - Joyce Young of Fredericktown; brother...

Sep 19, 2022

Carolyn Ann Palmer of Cuba, Missouri passed away September 19, 2022 in Farmington, Missouri surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 26, 1947 in Ironton, Missouri the daughter of the late Harry John and Zelma Eunice (Snelson) Browers. Carolyn is survived by four children: Glenda Fahnestock (Tom) of Farmington, Missouri, Carmen Palmer (Darrell) of Gilbertsville, Kentucky, Glen Ray...

Sep 18, 2022

Joan Elizabeth McWilliams, 83, of Desloge, passed away September 18, 2022, at Cedarhurst Senior Living, in Farmington.  She was born July 1, 1939, in Patton, to the late Jack and Minnie Henson.  Joan was a member of First Church of God in Desloge. She was an avid Cardinal fan and Indiana Pacer fan. She loved quilting, knitting, and cooking big...

Sep 17, 2022

Howard T. Henry of Roselle, Missouri passed away September 17, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 12, 1928 in Fredericktown, Missouri the son of the late Archie Phillip and Inice Iona (Sanders) Henry. On Jun 19, 1949 he was united in marriage to Ella Mae Arnold. To this union four children were born:...

Sep 17, 2022

Peggy Kohut, 64, of Farmington, passed away September 17, 2022, at her residence surrounded by family.  She was born June 4, 1958, in Flat River to the late Harold and Lorene (Barron) Lawson.  Peggy was an avid Pyrex collector and loved karaoke, antiquing, and playing cards. The loves of her life were her husband of 47 years, her children, grandchildren...

Sep 17, 2022

         Orin "Zeno" Forbes, age 80, of Desloge, MO passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington, MO. He was born on Monday, February 23, 1942, in Frankclay, MO to Orin Frank and Beulah Olive (Boyer) Forbes. He was a member of Providence Baptist Church in Bonne Terre where he served as Deacon and taught Sunday school. Zeno...

Sep 16, 2022

Clinton Pettus, 80, of Desloge, passed away September 16, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born May 18, 1942 in Bonne Terre to late Ernest and Prudence (White) Pettus and proudly served his country in the United States Army.  Clinton was a welder for Stupp Brothers for 25 years where he retired. Then he went...

Sep 12, 2022

Ronald Lee Jorgensen, age 53, of Bonne Terre, MO, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022, at his residence in Bonne Terre. Ronald was born on Monday, April 18, 1969 in Visalia, CA.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents; Mandel and Betty Jorgensen.

Ronald began his career with UPS as an Airline mechanic at Ontario Airport in California. ...

Sep 10, 2022

          Paul Crane, 47, of Park Hills, passed away September 10, 2022 at St. John’s Hospital.  He was born January 25, 1975,  to Paul and Donna Sue (Asberry) Crane Sr. of Hillsboro.  Paul would share the Word of Jesus and was an active member of The River Worship Centre of Park Hills.  He loved to fish, travel and visit with friends,...

Sep 8, 2022

Daniel Lee Wells, age 35, of Bonne Terre, MO, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, at his residence. Daniel was born on Thursday, July 23, 1987 in Festus, MO.

He was preceded in death by his mother Cathra Marie (Bedow) Wells; paternal grandparents, Norman and Kathryn (House) Wells; maternal grandmother Carol Wright.

Daniel enjoyed playing basketball, fishing, watching football and...

Sep 6, 2022

          Billy "Bill" Blackburn, 85, of Bonne Terre, passed away September 6, 2022 at his residence in Nixa.  He was born July 29, 1937 in Cane Creek, and his parents were the late Leonard Robert and Beulah (Revelle) Blackburn.  Bill graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1956, then served his country in the United States Air Force for 8 ½...

Sep 6, 2022

Ronald Vernon Dugal, 90 and 14 days, of Farmington passed away September 6, 2022 at Camelot Nursing Center in Farmington. He was born August 23, 1932 in Farmington to the late Leo and Velma (Chalk) Dugal. Ron was a graduate of Farmington High School. He then proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War....