Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri

Katlynn Marie Newhouse

Katlynn Marie Newhouse

Apr 2, 2022

Katlynn Marie Newhouse, 17, of Leadwood passed away April 2, 2022 as the result of an automobile accident. She was born October 2, 2004 in Farmington. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Edward and Elizabeth (Thurman) Newhouse; and her uncle, Terry Eaton.   To say Katlynn had an inspiring outgoing personality, would only slightly sum it up.  If there...

Rodney Chapman

Rodney Chapman

Apr 2, 2022

Rodney Linn Chapman, 64, of Farmington passed away April 2, 2022 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 17, 1958 in Bonne Terre. Rodney was a member of the Libertyville Christian Church. He retired from the Doe Run Company and was an avid bottle collector.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles E....

Glenda Carolyn Sitnek

Glenda Carolyn Sitnek

Apr 2, 2022

Glenda Carolyn Sitnek of Farmington formerly of Ellington, MO passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022 at the age of 79 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time and under the direction of CZ Boyer & Son Funeral Home Taylor Chapel. 

"The Cake Lady"

"The Cake Lady"

Mar 30, 2022

To view video click on Tribute Wall Omega Whitchurch Omega Whitchurch, aka "The Cake Lady" age 87 of Farmington, Missouri (formerly of Reynolds County and Ironton) passed away on March 30, 2022, at her daughter's home in Patterson, Missouri with her loving children by her side. She was born on June 12, 1934, in St. Louis, Missouri to George Washington...

Marian Umfleet

Marian Umfleet

Mar 30, 2022

Marian L. Umfleet, 76, of Farmington passed away June 4, 2022 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. She was born February 22, 1946 in Detroit, MI. Marian worked for Parkland Health Center as a Medical Staff Coordinator for over 30 years. She enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas, spending time with her family, and especially cooking for them.

She was preceded in...

Ethel L. Wigger

Ethel L. Wigger

Mar 28, 2022

Ethel Lorraine Wigger, 92, passed away at Cedarhurst of Farmington on March 28, 2022. She was born March 31, 1929 in Poplar Bluff, MO to the late Arlin and Rosa (Fox) Presson.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Eugene L. Wigger and her only child, Phillip Joseph.

As per Ethel’s wishes, there...

Freeman R. Green, Jr.

Freeman R. Green, Jr.

Mar 27, 2022

Freeman “Junior” Roscoe Green, Jr., 59, of Farmington passed away March 27, 2022. He was born February 8, 1963 in Bonne Terre to the late Freeman Roscoe Green, Sr. and Eveh Zoe (Klinger) Green. Junior was employed with the Farmington School District as a custodian. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and especially hunting and fishing.

In addition to his parents,...

Sandy

Sandy

Mar 25, 2022

Sandra "Sandy" Lynne Lewis On the morning of Friday, March 25, 2022, Sandra departed this earth surrounded by her family at the ae of 61 years. Sandra Lynne Lewis was born April 7, 1961, to Delores Glover. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her mother-in-law Elsie Mckean. On March 23, 1985, in Sullivan, Missouri she...

Gary Thomas James

Gary Thomas James

Mar 25, 2022

             Gary Thomas James, age 30, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on Sunday, October 27, 1991, in St. Louis to Kevin James Sr. and the late Rhonda Allen-Battreal  Gary was a member of Sonrise Baptist Church in Bonne Terre. He enjoyed going hunting, fishing, camping and loving every day....

Betty Lou Keith

Betty Lou Keith

Mar 25, 2022

Betty Lou Keith of Belleview, Missouri passed away March 25, 2022 at the age of 78 years. She was born February 27, 1944 in Banner, Missouri the daughter of the late Perry and Helen (Humphrey) Askew Sr. Betty Lou is survived by two children: Cheryl Keith of Belleview, Missouri, and Steve Keith of South Carolina; four sisters: Rose Clark (Norman)...

Tom Dunlap

Tom Dunlap

Mar 25, 2022

     Thomas Eugene Dunlap, age 75, of Leadwood, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022, at Missouri Baptist Hospital. Tom was born on Monday, January 20, 1947, in Bonne Terre, to the late Lester and Lorene (Minks) Dunlap.                    

     Tom proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the Leadwood Historical Society and Leadwood Cemetery Board....

David Montgomery

David Montgomery

Mar 23, 2022

David Wayne Montgomery, 60, of Farmington passed away March 23, 2022 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was born October 14, 1961 in Bonne Terre. David retired from Teamsters Local 618. He was a member of Good Guys and H.A.M.B. He was an avid classic car guy and connoisseur of anything old.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles...

Sheila Boyer

Sheila Boyer

Mar 22, 2022

          Sheila Boyer, 78, of Farmington, passed away March 22, 2022, at NHC in Desloge.  She was born February 6, 1944, in Bonne Terre, to the late Dwight and June (Bryan) Harris.  Sheila loved to read, sew, but most of all, she loved her family and her faith in God.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Delassus.

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Bernice Wood

Bernice Wood

Mar 22, 2022

          Bernice Wood, 99, of Farmington, formerly of Leadwood, passed away March 22, 2022, at Brookside Manor in Farmington.  She was born September 15, 1922, in Irondale, to the late Ralph and Blanche (Hedgcoth) Barker.  Bernice was a member of the First Church of God and  Eastern Star of Leadwood.  She was a dietician over West County Schools, Leadwood and Bonne...

Charlotte Ann Stegall

Charlotte Ann Stegall

Mar 22, 2022

Charlotte Ann Stegall, 78, of Bonne Terre, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, she was born Wednesday, July 28, 1943, in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Virginia (House) Cramp; sister, Becky Jones; cousin, that was a sister to her as well as a forever friend...

Robert Van Yount

Robert Van Yount

Mar 21, 2022

          Robert Van Yount, 69, of Desloge, passed away March 21, 2022, at his home, surrounded by family and friends.  He was born January 19, 1953, in Bonne Terre, to the late Robert Leon and Mary Lois (VanLear) Yount.  Van was a proud Purple Pup who graduated from Leadwood High School and attended Mineral Area College.  He then graduated from Southeast...

Marilyn Horton

Marilyn Horton

Mar 20, 2022

          Marilyn Horton, 84, of Desloge, passed away March 20, 2022, at her residence.  She was born May 28, 1937, in Leadwood, to the late Harold “Bus” Slade and Margaret (Byers) Hopkins.  Marilyn was a member of the Cantwell Baptist Church of Desloge.  She retired as an assistant VP with Farmers Bank in Imperial and ran family-owned businesses such as, The...

Bruce Menke

Bruce Menke

Mar 19, 2022

Bruce Dennis Menke, 70, of Branson, MO passed away March 19, 2022 at Iron County Medical Center in Pilot Knob, MO. He was born September 1, 1951 in Poughkeepsie, NY. 

Bruce is survived by his wife, Kathy (Terry) Menke; three daughters, Robin Matthews, Amy Engram and Julie Carter; eleven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

No formal services are scheduled at this...

James Newton Barnes

James Newton Barnes

Mar 18, 2022

James Newton Barnes, known to many as "Newt" passed away March 18, 2022 at his home at the age of 79 years. He was born April 26, 1942 in Pacific, Missouri the son of the late William Charles and Ivah Delaleh (Short) Barnes. Newt is survived by his wife, Brandy E. Duncan-Barnes of Ironton, Missouri, his two sons: Phillip "Todd"...

Patrolman Lane Anthony Burns

Patrolman Lane Anthony Burns

Mar 17, 2022

Patrolman Lane Burns

Lane Anthony Burns, 30, of Bonne Terre formerly of Carthage, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, in the line of duty, protecting the community he came to love and call home. He was born May 30, 1991, in Joplin, to Joseph and Julie (Hill) Burns. Patrolman Burns served in law enforcement for ten years and five...