Obituaries

Aug 31, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harold Dean Johnson, age 83, who died on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Harold was born on May 26, 1942, in Fredericktown, Missouri. He worked 25+ years delivering freight across America as an over-the-road truck driver. He loved to dance and drink coffee at the coffee shop.

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Aug 31, 2025

Stephen Dee Roach Sr., 59, of Fredericktown, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis. He was born on Saturday, November 20, 1965, in Fredericktown, MO to the late Clifford D. Roach and Patricia Mae (Hawn) Adams. Steve loved going to and watching races at the dirt track and on TV. He loved spending time...

Aug 29, 2025

Larry Stotler, 67, of Park Hills and a former resident of Bonne Terre, passed away on August 29, 2025, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. He was born on March 18, 1958, in Bonne Terre, to Carl Lee Stotler and Patsy Ann (Blunt) Stotler-Clark. Larry was a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge and a proud member of Carpenters...

Aug 27, 2025

Reba Jean Mahue, 64, of Festus, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. She was born on Thursday, September 22, 1960, in St. Francois County, Missouri to the late Clarence Chester and Wilda Marie (Sullivan) Roux. Reba's enduring spirit and love for her family will be cherished by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, Reba was...

Aug 26, 2025

Joseph "Big Joe" Lloyd Schalk

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph "Joe" Schalk, age 83, who died on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Joe was born on October 29, 1941, in St. Louis, Missouri. He worked many years as a logger. He also collected and sold antiques and tractors, where...

Aug 25, 2025

Denise Hoffman of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away August 25, 2025, at the age of 67. She was born April 17, 1958, in Hamtramck, Michigan to the late Norman and Dolores (Wieczorek) Pelletier. Denise worked as a receptionist in the home healthcare field. When she wasn't working, she loved fishing and going to Graceland to see where Elvis lived. In...

Aug 23, 2025

Ronald Lee Perryman, a devoted father, grandfather, and community leader, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, at the age of 94. He was born on December 27, 1930, in Festus, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip Perryman and Delia (Bittick) Perryman; his wife of 61 years, Dorothy Jean Mabery; and his eldest daughter, Ronda Gruhala....

Aug 23, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Deborah A. Gann, a cherished mother, and friend who left us peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the age of 68. Debbie was born on Sunday, February 24, 1957, in Bonne Terre, Missouri, and resided in De Soto, Missouri, where she touched the lives of all who knew...

Aug 22, 2025

Shelby June Davault, 86, of Farmington passed away peacefully August 22, 2025. She was born June 29, 1939 in Bonne Terre, MO to the late Glenwood and Rowena (Holmes) Waller. June was a member of the First Baptist Church of Farmington. She was a very talented seamstress and enjoyed sewing, quilting and crocheting.

In addition to her parents, she was also...

Aug 15, 2025

Ruth Anne Mosier, affectionately known as Ruthie, 84, of Park Hills, formerly of Leadwood, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, at Country Meadows Nursing Facility in Park Hills. Born on March 4, 1941, in Leadwood, she was the cherished daughter of the late Walter and Bernice (Crump) Helms. 

Ruthie will be lovingly remembered for her warm and friendly demeanor, which...

Aug 14, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Harriett Laut, age 95 passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at her home in Silvermines near Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on January 27, 1930, in Fredericktown, Missouri to Frederick William and Florence Georgina (Warden) Bensing.

On September 16, 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri, she married the love of her life, Donald...

Aug 13, 2025

Freddy Allen Lunsford, a beloved husband and devoted father, will be remembered fondly following his passing on August 13, 2025, at the age of 58. Born on September 27, 1966, in Fredericktown, Missouri, Freddy was the son of the late Freddy Gene Lunsford and Carolyn Sue (Lindsey) Copeland and his stepfather, Bill Copeland.

Freddy never met a stranger, and he left...

Aug 13, 2025

Geraldine Pettus Marler Faircloth, lovingly known as Jeri and to some Freida, went home peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. She was born on Friday, July 13, 1934, to the late Melvin and Dorothy Orvilla Feilner Pettus. Jeri was a woman of strength, faith, and unwavering love. She survived many challenges with grace, including a...

Aug 12, 2025

Monte Carl Ratcliff, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully of natural causes on August 12, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on January 30, 1952, in Lampasas, Texas, Monte lived a life full of love, music, and connection, residing in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri at the time of his passing.

Monte was preceded in death by his parents,...

Aug 12, 2025

Harold Lynn Weber, fondly known as "Web," will forever be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished friend. He peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at the age of 86 in his beloved hometown of Bonne Terre, Missouri. Born on Monday, November 21, 1938.

Harold proudly served in the United States Army, and after his military...

Aug 10, 2025

Clarence E. Burch, affectionately known as Buddy, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the age of 55. Born on Thursday, March 5, 1970, in Bonne Terre, Missouri, he was the beloved son of Lloyd and Bertha (Bess) Burch. Buddy dedicated his life to his work as a dishwasher at a local nursing home, where he was known...

Aug 10, 2025

John Wayne King of Florissant, Missouri passed away on August 10, 2025 in Bridgeton, Missouri at the age of 69 years. He was born July 26, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Harold and Helen (Miller) King. John is survived by his three brothers: Ron King (Karen) of Potosi, Missouri, Joe King (Kristy Moiser) of St....

Aug 9, 2025

Jerry Dean Pittman, age 73 of Bloomfield, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the Prairie View Nursing Center in Bloomfield. He was born on January 19. 1952, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to Leon and Emma (Jones) Pittman.

He had married Nancy Rogers, she survives in Lowndes, Missouri.

Other...

Aug 8, 2025

Francis Eugene Harter of Farmington, MO, was born on Monday, August 3, 1936, in Bonne Terre, MO, to Emmett and Annabel (née Howell) Harter. On Friday, August 8, 2025, at the age of 89, Francis entered his heavenly home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Annabel Harter; his sons, Rock Harter and Scott Harter; and his brothers,...

Aug 7, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Allen Ray Stegall, who departed this life on August 7, 2025, at the age of 60.

Allen was born on January 11, 1965, and was preceded in death by his loving parents, Floyd Stegall and Alvada Wells-Stegall and a chosen brother, Allen Goldsmith.

Allen is survived by his devoted wife of 38 years, Teresa...