Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Mike King
Dec 5, 2020
Mike King, age 66, of Valle Mines, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 6, 1954, in Birney to the late Merle and Hazel (Ruble) King. Mike worked as a truck driver hauling concrete and was a member of Teamsters Local 682. He attended Happy Grove Church of...
Dennis Charles Toenjes
Dec 3, 2020
Dennis Charles Toenjes, Sr., 73, of French Village, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020, at his residence. Dennis was born April 10, 1947, to the late Robert and Helen (Hetzel) Toenjes in Red Bud, Illinois. Dennis loved to learn about history and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He proudly served our country in The United States Marine Corps.
Dennis is survived...
Donald Portell
Dec 3, 2020
Donald Portell, 87, of Park Hills, passed away December 3, 2020, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born July 9, 1933, in Potosi, to the late Charles Homer and Marie (Husk) Portell. Donald was a Christian raised Catholic and had accepted Jesus as his Savior, and therefore, we have comfort knowing that he is in Heaven with...
Paul Darrel Wallace
Nov 27, 2020
Paul Darrel Wallace
Paul Darrel Wallace “Darrel” 84, of Bonne Terre passed away November 27, 2020 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. He was born October 25, 1936 in Mill Spring, MO. Darrel was a carpenter by trade. He worked many years for Fischer & Frichtel Homes. He was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge in Piedmont MO. His...
George Simmons
Nov 26, 2020
George Simmons, 58, of Desloge, passed away November 26, 2020 at his residence in Desloge. He was born August 11, 1962, in Bonne Terre, to the late Richard Leon Simmons and Janet (Hoff) Skaggs. George enjoyed fishing and hunting anything to do with the outdoors.
George was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother John Simmons.
George is...
Donald "Tank" Ray Sutton, Sr.
Nov 25, 2020
Don “Tank” Sutton, 67, of Bonne Terre, passed away November 25, 2020, at Mercy South in St. Louis. He was born July 25, 1953, in Bonne Terre, to the late Clinton Charles and Edna Aileen (Dillard) Sutton, Sr. Don is a member of the First Church of God in Gumbo and he drove a truck which warrants his nickname as...
Lorraine Halverson
Nov 25, 2020
Lorraine Halverson of Bonne Terre, passed away November 25, 2020 at Camelot Nursing Home in Farmington. She was born April 28, 1928, in McIntosh, South Dakota, to the late Wilhelm and Anna (Johnson) Peterson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Clayton Wolff; daughter, Idele Wolff; brother, Oral Peterson, and sister, Martha Jakes.
Lorraine is survived by her...
Nedra Gilliland
Nov 24, 2020
Nedra (Bowen) Gilliland, 81, of Desloge, departed this life November 24, 2020 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born March 3, 1939, in St. Francois County to the late Everett and Alice (McCrorey) Bowen. Nedra was a faithful member of the Parkview Freewill Baptist Church in Desloge for many years and gave her heart to the Lord at...
Kenny Pyatt
Nov 24, 2020
Kenneth “Kenny” Anthony Pyatt, age 43, of Bonne Terre passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital. Kenny was born June 12, 1977 in St. Louis, Missouri. Kenny enjoyed working on cars, fishing, and ATV riding with his sons. He also loved his dog, Rueger.
Kenny was preceded in death by his adopted father/grandpa, Sherman Pyatt...
Mary Green
Nov 24, 2020
Mary Green, 92, of Farmington, passed away November 24, 2020 at Community Manor in Farmington. She was born March 13, 1928, in Granite City, IL to the late Harry and Eva (Satterwhite) Dortch. Mary loved her duty as a den mother for the cub scouts when her children were young.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband,...
William Campfield
Nov 23, 2020
William Campfield, 85, of Park Hills, passed away November 23, 2020 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born November 23, 1935, in DeSoto, to the late Milford Stanford and Hattie Leona (Reynolds) Campfield. William was a member of the Solid Rock Family Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Edna Rosalee (Pinnell) Campfield; three...
Michael Pinson
Nov 22, 2020
Michael Pinson, 69, of Leadwood, passed away November 22, 2020, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born August 31, 1951, in Ironton, to the late Howard and Margaret (Coleman) Pinson. Michael served his country in the United States Navy and was a member of the First Baptist church of Irondale.
He was preceded in death by his...
Charles Lee Hodges
Nov 21, 2020
Charles Lee Hodges, 32, of Park Hills, passed away November 21, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 21, 1988 in St. Louis. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Hansford and Margerite Hodges and Laura Robinett. Charles is survived by his father, Aaron Hodges; mother, Lisa (Saunders) Gamble; two step-brothers, Joshua Trokey and Jason Fehr; grandfather, Larry...
Tom Sloan
Nov 21, 2020
Tom Sloan, age 89, of Farmington, passed away November 21, 2020, at Camelot Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born on April 16, 1931, in Thayer to the late James I. and Pearl (Braden) Sloan. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jessie Mae (Douglas) Sloan; brothers, Lester Sloan and James “Jim” Sloan.
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Dennis Frank Gaugel
Nov 21, 2020
Dennis Frank Gaugel, 69, of Bonne Terre passed away November 21, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. He was born October 19, 1951 to the late Del and Betty (Ortwerth) Gaugel. He was also preceded in death by his son, Dustin Gaugel and father-in-law, Ken Byington.
Dennis was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. As a husband, he was always...
Karen Chandler
Nov 21, 2020
Karen Chandler, age 64, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing in Farmington. She was born on November 21, 1956 in Bonne Terre, MO to the late Charles H. and Oral Marie (Reed) Chandler also preceded by brother-in-law, H. Bruce Nethington.
Karen is survived by her sisters, Ann Nethington of Kirkwood, MO and Sue (James)...
Peter Murphy
Nov 21, 2020
Peter “Pete” Darrell Murphy, age 44, of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis. Pete was born December 9, 1975 in Bonne Terre. Pete was preceded in death by his father, Larry Murphy and brother, Steven Earl Murphy.Pete is survived by his wife, Candice (Barton) Murphy; mother, Susanne (Hoehn) Murphy; stepchildren,...
Larry Hughes
Nov 20, 2020
Larry Gordon Hughes, age 72, of Farmington, passed away November 20, 2020, at his residence. He was born on June 14, 1948, in Alton, Illinois to the late James “Bud” and Virginia (Taul) Hughes.
Larry worked as a foreman for 30 years at Flat River Glass where he later retired. He enjoyed duck hunting, fishing, golf and spending time...
Joseph "Todd" 'Salt" Sutton
Nov 19, 2020
Joseph “Todd” “Salt” Sutton, age 59, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Parkland South. He was born on Monday, March 20, 1961, in St. Francois County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald J. and Annette (Harvey) Sutton.
Todd is survived by his children, Kayla Dennison (Joseph Murray); Kaitlyn Noll (Eric); Sydney and Carter...
Shirley Ann Watkins
Nov 18, 2020
Shirley Ann Watkins, age 88, of Farmington, MO passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born on Sunday, December 13, 1931, in Crystal City, MO to the late Valle Carron and Viola (LaRose) Carron. Also preceding her in death was her loving husband, John Watkins; son David Watkins: Brother Robert Carron; and...
