Obituaries

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

Gaylon Wayne Poole

Gaylon Wayne Poole

Mar 14, 2022

Gaylon "GW" Wayne Poole, 75, of Bonne Terre passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 in Okeechobee, Florida. Gaylon was born on Friday, October 11, 1946 in Kennett, Missouri to the late Marvin "ML" and Irma (Glover) Poole. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wives, Joy (Branum) Wrenfrow and Phyllis (McDonald) Poole; daughter, Gayla Poole;...

Riley Elise Snow-Jaster

Riley Elise Snow-Jaster

Mar 14, 2022

          Riley Elise Snow-Jaster, born in to the arms of Jesus, March 14, 2022 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus.  Riley’s parents are Lacey Snow and Phillip Jaster.  She is also survived by sisters, Elodie Eve Turner and Luna Rose Pippins; grandparents, Katherine (Mark) Rolens, Terry (Wendy) Snow, Jr., Ben McKinnon and Phillinna (Curtis) Hopkins; aunts, Samantha (Zachary) Schmitt and Amelia...

"Bobby"

"Bobby"

Mar 9, 2022

Robert Malcom Cromwell Jr.," Bobby" age 74 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Missouri. He was born on July 4, 1947, in Wilson, Arkansas to Robert Malcom Sr. and Sarah Lee (Jenkins) Cromwell. He is survived by his two sons – Robert E. Lee Cromwell and Nathan B. F....

Roger Dale Hoehn

Roger Dale Hoehn

Mar 7, 2022

Roger Dale Hoehn, 70, of Farmington passed away March 7, 2022 in his home of natural causes. He was born September 13, 1951 in Bonne Terre, graduated from Farmington High School, and attended the University of Missouri-Columbia where he studied political science.  He then returned to Farmington where he raised his family and served for many years as the city...

Donna Marie Stokes

Donna Marie Stokes

Mar 6, 2022

          Donna Stokes, 56, of Bismarck, passed away March 6, 2022, in St. Louis at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.  She was born April 28, 1965, in St. Louis, to William Kladis and Sally (Jarzabek) Kladis.  Donna enjoyed working with crafts, but most of all, raising her children. 

          She was preceded in death by her father, William Kladis.

          Donna is survived...

Tommy Pendley

Tommy Pendley

Mar 6, 2022

          Thomas Pendley, 66, of Bonne Terre, passed away March 6, 2022, at Parkland Hospital North in Bonne Terre.  He was born June 23, 1955, in St. Louis, to Troy Sr. and Betty (Lagony) Pendley.  Tommy served in the Army National Guard for 21 years, master welder for over 30 years, and worked for 15 years, as a corrections officer, at...

Lois Hilda Eaton

Lois Hilda Eaton

Mar 5, 2022

Lois Hilda Eaton (nee Lewis) of Bismarck, Missouri went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 5, 2022. Lois passed away in Farmington, Missouri at the age of 86 years. She was born October 11, 1935 in Potosi, Missouri the daughter of the late Marvin Cedil and Leota Myrtle (Jones) Lewis. Lois is survived by her husband of...

Edna Lucille "Lucy" Amorine

Edna Lucille "Lucy" Amorine

Mar 4, 2022

Edna Lucille “Lucy” Amorine of Park Hills MO  passed away March 4, 2022, at the age of 79 at her home. She was born September 2, 1942 in Buffalo, NY. Lucy was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Ruby (Spenser) Blakeslee; daughter, Robin Ann Laxton; son, Harold Wayne Amorine; and sister, Betty Blakeslee.

She is survived by her...

Betty Jane Warden

Betty Jane Warden

Mar 4, 2022

   Betty Jane Warden of Bonne Terre, passed away March 4, 2022, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus at 93 years of age. She was born October 16, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Bertha (Gier) Miller; husband,  Floyd G. Warden; daughter, Shirley Mae (John) Smith; granddaughter, Mara Smith; sisters, Ula (Leo) Boyer,...

Chelita Blake

Chelita Blake

Mar 3, 2022

          Joseph Blake, 86, of Park Hills, passed away March 2, 2022, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.  Chelita Blake, 88, of Park Hills, passed away March 3, 2022, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington.  Joseph was born April 15, 1935, in Flat River, to the late Roy and Lassie (Brasher) Blake and Chelita was born August 18, 1933, in Canalou,...

Joseph Blake

Joseph Blake

Mar 2, 2022

          Joseph Blake, 86, of Park Hills, passed away March 2, 2022, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.  Chelita Blake, 88, of Park Hills, passed away March 3, 2022, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington.  Joseph was born April 15, 1935, in Flat River, to the late Roy and Lassie (Brasher) Blake and Chelita was born in Canalou, to the late...

Bob Burgess

Bob Burgess

Mar 1, 2022

          Bob Burgess, 81, of Park Hills, passed away March 1, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born March 9, 1940, in Esther, to the late Arnold Eugene and Mildred (Centers) Burgess.  Bob was President and a member for 35 years, of Local Labor Union #916. He was also employed for 5 years at Mineral Area...

Raymond Pendley

Raymond Pendley

Mar 1, 2022

Raymond Lee Pendley, 82, of Festus passed away March 1, 2022 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. He was born February 4, 1940 in Corona, Alabama. Raymond enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeler rides and taking care of his pet bird.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Mattie Pendley; one brother, Leonard Pendley.

Raymond is survived by his...

Theresa Elaine Moyers

Theresa Elaine Moyers

Feb 25, 2022

Theresa Elaine Moyers, age 56 passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022, at her home in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on April 11, 1965, in Ironton, Missouri to Clinton Leeroy Sr. and Patricia (Ledbetter) Walton. On September 30, 1989, in Fenton, Missouri she was united in marriage to Edward "Ed" Keith Moyers, he preceded her in death on January...

Mardell Salings

Mardell Salings

Feb 23, 2022

          Mardell Salings, 82, of Park Hills, passed away February 23, 2022, at Missouri Baptist in St. Louis.  She was born March 28, 1939, in Pine Lawn, to the late John and Erna Lenora (McChesney) Adams.  Mardell was a member of the First Church of God in Leadwood and enjoyed reading and being at home with her family and cats.

          She...

Lillie Fenwick

Lillie Fenwick

Feb 23, 2022

          Lillie Fenwick, 76, of Irondale, passed away February 23, 2022, at NHC in Desloge, surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born June 27, 1945, in Cherryville, to the late Dyer and Amanda (Hastings) Cox.  Lillie was an avid cross country trail rider for over 30 years.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, and most of all, her grandchildren.

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Arthur Dow Buford Jr.

Arthur Dow Buford Jr.

Feb 23, 2022

Arthur Dow Buford Jr., age 93, passed away in Belleview, Missouri on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born May 11, 1928 in Monterey, Missouri the son of the late Arthur Dow Buford Sr. and Corneilous Berlie (Fitzgerald) Buford. On May 18, 1950 Arthur was united in marriage to Lorene Marie Lambert in Irondale...

David Lee Payne

David Lee Payne

Feb 23, 2022

 David Lee Payne, age 70, of Park Hills, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at his residence.  He was born on Sunday, August 12, 1951, in Weingarten to the late Mierlan Goodall and Thelma Irene (Wilson) Payne. 

 David was a General Manager with Ford Steel Company and retired with over 30 years of service. But his love of customer...

Vernon "Punk" Motley

Vernon "Punk" Motley

Feb 22, 2022

          Vernon “Punk” Motley, 82, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the ones who loved him, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre.  He was born November 12, 1939 in Bonne Terre, to the late Wyatt Vernon Motley and Era (Eaton) Motley-Stegall.  Vernon was a member of the Boilermakers Union and an avid hunter and fisherman.  He enjoyed spending...

Bonnie Horton

Bonnie Horton

Feb 21, 2022

          Bonnie Horton, 89, of Park Hills, passed away February 21, 2022, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus.  She was born July 20, 1932, in Elvins, to the late William B. and Hallie Alberta (Dodson) Turley.  Bonnie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Park Hills, and a cook for the Central R-3 School District, until retiring in 1993. ...