Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Myrna Price
Nov 2, 2020
Myrna Louise (Downs) Price, age 81, of Bonne Terre, formerly of Farmington, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. Myrna was born April 17, 1939 to the late Charles Frank and Delsie (Byers) Downs in Elvins. She was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Farmington. Myrna loved doing puzzles, being around her...
Gene Lashley
Nov 2, 2020
Gene Lashley, 91, of Leadwood, passed away November 2, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born September 19, 1929, in Irondale, to the late Louis and Belle (Berry) Lashley. Gene was a member of the Frankclay Assembly of God and currently Leadwood Eastside Church of God. He enjoyed gardening, raising his beagles and was known and loved by everyone....
Michael Joseph Williams
Nov 2, 2020
Michael Joseph Williams, 64, of California, MO passed away November 2, 2020 at Harry S. Truman VA Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born April 16, 1956 in San Pedro, CA to the late Emmett and Ruth (Wilder) Williams. Michael proudly served his counrty in the United States Navy.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 17, 2021...
Bertha Forshee
Nov 1, 2020
Bertha Forshee, 66, of Bonne Terre, passed away November 1, 2020 at Mercy St. Louis. She was born August 23, 1954, in St. Louis, to the late Robert Redd and Virginia Lenord. Bertha was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Forshee, Jr. and one brother, Terry Redd.
She is survived by children, John Forshee, III and wife Angel,...
Brock Hedrick
Nov 1, 2020
Brock Hedrick, 25, of Irondale, passed away November 1, 2020. He was born March 10, 1995, in Farmington to Danny Hedrick and Sandy (Russel) Ekstam. Brock graduated from DeSoto Class of 2013 and he loved to be in the outdoors to fish and hunt.
He is survived by his wife, Shelby (Smith) Hedrick; parents, Danny Hedrick and Sandy (Russel) Ekstam;...
Ashlyn Ketcherside
Nov 1, 2020
Ashlyn Ketcherside, 20, of Farmington, passed away November 1, 2020. She was born August 15, 2000, to Darcy “Dink” and Amanda (Sansom) Ketcherside. Ashlyn loved to paint, star gaze, hike and spend time outdoors. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, David and Jenny Ketcherside.
She is survived by her parents, Dink and Amanda Ketcherside; siblings, Hannah, Genie, and...
Josh Long
Nov 1, 2020
Josh Long, 36, of Fredericktown, passed away November 1, 2020. He was born January 31, 1984, in Kirkwood, to David Long and Yvonna (Lemons) Crawford. Josh loved baseball, especially the St. Louis Cardinals, spending time with his family and children, while playing video games and watching Star Wars.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ameal and Louise Lemons,...
Thelma Pettus-Weiler
Oct 31, 2020
Thelma Jean Pettus-Weiler, age 89, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 at St. Joe Manor. Thelma was born August 7, 1931 to the late Everett Vernon and Rozean (Guitar) Shearin.
In addition to her parents, Thelma was preceded in death by her first husband John Lee Pettus; second husband, Junior Weiler; daughter, Vonda Cash; brother, Melvin Shearin;...
Charles "Bud" Duane Latham
Oct 30, 2020
Charles ”Bud” Duane Latham, 80, of Bismarck, passed away, Friday, October 30, 2020. He was born September 19, 1940 to parents Edward and Opal (Huffstutler) Latham. Proceeded in death by his parents, and two brothers William and David Latham. Bud enjoyed playing traditional bluegrass music it was what he liked to do in his spare time.
Bud is survived by...
Norma Zolman
Oct 30, 2020
Norma Zolman, age 90, of Farmington, passed away peacefully Friday, October 30, 2020, at Mercy St. Louis. She was born January 7, 1930, in Farmington, MO. Norma was preceded in death by her father, Sidney Hammers, mother, Freda Hammers, and husband Carl Zolman.
Norma was a retired cafeteria manager for the Farrmington School District at Jefferson Elementary School. She was...
Sandra Merl Odle
Oct 30, 2020
Sandra Merl Odle, 72, of Bonne Terre, passed away October 30, 2020. She was born June 19, 1948, in Morehouse MO, to Lucian and Mary (Tarrants) Appleton. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents as well as her brothers Ronnie Appleton, and Leon Appleton, her sisters Joan Lewis, and Shirley Kersey. Sandra loved camping and spending quality time with...
Lori Bohnenkamp
Oct 29, 2020
Lori Bohnenkamp, 54, of Park Hills, earned her heavenly wings, Thursday, October 29, 2020. She was born August 10, 1966 to parents Richard and Faye Doty. Preceaded in death by grandparents, Theodore and Anna Pearl and Earl and Norma Doty
Lori was always known for her wonderful cooking, her caring nature, and her willingness to take care of others. She...
Rosemary Schaefer
Oct 29, 2020
Rosemary Alice (LaRose) Schaefer, age 81, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. Rosemary was born October 28, 1939 to the late Raymond and Marinette LaRose.
In addition to her parents, Rosemary was preceded in death by her spouse, James Joseph Schaefer and daughter, Renee Griessel.
Rosemary is survived by her...
Jewel Clark
Oct 28, 2020
Betty Jewel Clark, age 90, of Valles Mines, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. Jewel was born November 15, 1929 to the late Lee and Mable (Duckworth) Roberts in Portageville, Missouri. Jewel was a member of Silver Springs Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, Jewel was preceded in death by her husband of 60...
James Johnstone
Oct 28, 2020
Master Sergeant James K. Johnstone, USAF Retired, age 83, went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2020. He was born February 28, 1937, in Barstow, CA to the late Elmer and Leona (Anderson) Johnstone. Jim served his country in the United States Airforce until he retired, as Master Sergeant, after 23 years. He worked as an audio-visual technician...
Ruby Lee Tuschhoff
Oct 28, 2020
Ruby Lee Tuschhoff
Ruby Lee Tuschhoff, 93, of Farmington passed away October 28, 2020 at her residence. She was born June 24, 1927 in Bonne Terre, MO.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Josephine (Smith) Edgar; and husband, Archie.
Ruby is survived by one daughter Rita Woodfin, and husband Jim, Two Grandchildren, Scott Woodfin and Melissa Turley. Five...
Wanda Lee Autry
Oct 27, 2020
Wanda Lee (Watkins) Autry, age 84, of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. Wanda was born January 5, 1936 to the late Harvey and Emma (Reed) Watkins. She was a remarkably successful business owner of many trades. Wanda and her sister Lucy co-owned Envelope Express in Kansas City, MO, partnered with her...
Larry Turner
Oct 26, 2020
Larry Turner, 66, of Park Hills, passed away October 26, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 24, 1953, in Bonne Terre, to Lonnie and Edith (Hammers) Turner. Larry was preceded in death by his father and survived by his mother.
Larry is also survived by his beloved companion, Mary Moore; children, Krista Crocker of Valles Mines, Kiley Belleville...
Gary Wayne Copeland
Oct 25, 2020
Gary Wayne Copeland
Gary Wayne Copeland, 55, of Farmington departed this Earth on October 25, 2020. He was born on October 19, 1965 to the late Paul W. and Doris M. (Strickland) Copeland. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, brother Michael Eugene Copeland Sr, sister Pamela Jean Copeland, grandparents William and Mildred Copeland and Sylvester and Georgia...
June Tiefenauer
Oct 24, 2020
June Tiefenauer, age 84, of Desloge went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2020. She was born on December 5, 1934, to the late Robert “Roe” and Minnie (Sago) Christopher. June was a member of Cantwell Baptist Church and was a former member of First Baptist Church of Desloge where she worked in the nursery for over 30...
