Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Ivory Bernard Garrison
Sep 2, 2020
Ivory Bernard Garrison, age 55, of Farmington, passed away September 2, 2020. He was born on August 30, 1965, in St. Louis to the late Frank and Melba (Perry) Garrison. Ivory was educated in the Normandy School District and later attended Job Corps where he took up upholstery. He was a member of Parkland Chapel Church.
In addition to his...
John Cleveland
Sep 1, 2020
John Cleveland, 77, of Festus, passed away peacefully, September 2020 at his home. He was born September 23, 1943, in Dearborn, Michigan, to the late Morris and Audrey (Woolford) Cleveland. John served his country in the United States Army and was a lifetime member of the VFW and American Legion #253 Honor Guard. John was a teacher and coach for...
Tim Alcorn
Sep 1, 2020
Tim Alcorn, 79, of Leadwood, passed away September 1, 2020, at the Baptist Home Nursing Center in Ironton. He was born September 16, 1940, in Leadwood, to the late Harold Sr. and Golden Marie (Logan) Alcorn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Sr. and Golden, and four brothers, Gordon Bernard, Harold Henry Jr. (Herb), Michael Oliver...
Richard M Woods
Aug 30, 2020
Richard M. Woods, Jr. age 74, of Bonne Terre passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 1, 1946 to the late Richard M. and Marcella Mae (Lawson) Woods Sr. in Washington County, Missouri. Richard proudly served our country in The United States Army during Vietnam. Richard owned and operated his own plumbing company. He...
Jim Davis
Aug 29, 2020
James "Jim" Bailey Davis, age 83, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020, at his residence. He was born on Saturday, April 10, 1937, in Rivermines. He was a member of First Baptist Church of DeLassus, The Gideons International and the V.F.W. Post 5896 in Farmington. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army where he retired...
Ruby Geraldine Armbruster
Aug 26, 2020
Ruby Geraldine (Kennedy) Armbruster, age 92, of Ste. Genevieve, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at her residence. Ruby was born October 3, 1927 in Centerville, Missouri to the late John Frank and Neoma (Barton) Kennedy.
In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, James Glenwood Armbruster; sons, Leroy Armbruster and Allen Ray Armbruster; brother,...
Henry "Bud" Bomar Iii
Aug 25, 2020
Henry G. “Bud” Bomar III, 57, of Farmington passed away August 25, 2020. He was born October 14, 1962 in Yakota Air Force Base, Japan. Bud enjoyed wood working in his spare time.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Donna (Paulson) Bomar; maternal grandparents, Hulda and Harold Wallich; paternal grandparents, Mary and H.G. Bomar, Sr.
Bud is survived...
Verneil Nations
Aug 24, 2020
Amazing times of Verneil Mae (Conway) Nations, born May 1, 1934 to August 24, 2020. Life is as a vapor, that appears a little while, then vanishes away. Verneil……AKA Flash, was an incredible person, and had a god given talent of playing piano. She listened to broken hearts and mended thoughts. She loved the outdoors, flowers and birds, camping at...
John Michael Gercis
Aug 24, 2020
John Michael Gercis, 67, of Farmington passed away August 24, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He was born September 13, 1952 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. John loved fishing and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nick Joseph Gercis and Pearl Josephine (Leeper) Gercis; daughter, LaDina Smith; sister, Mary Gercis.
John is survived...
Sandra Gallaher
Aug 21, 2020
Sandra Ruth “Sandy” Gallaher, 71, of Farmington traveled from this world on August 21, 2020 into the waiting open arms of Jesus Christ, her Personal Savior. Sandy was born November 7, 1948 in St. Louis to Carl Williams and the late Jean (Tipsword) Williams.
She leaves behind to mourn, her husband, Harold Gallaher; father, Carl Williams; children, Ryan (Stacey) Hitchings...
Opal "Kayo" Lucille Medley
Aug 21, 2020
Opal Medley Opal Lucille “Kayo” Medley, passed away August 21, 2020 at ClaRu DeVille Nursing Home in Fredericktown. She was born June 25, 1931 in Knob Lick to the late Monroe Jabo and Opal (Cantor) Kinney. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Wesley Medley; grandson, Bryan Phillip Medley; 3 brothers, Leroy, James, and David Kinney; 2...
Joe Reed, Jr.
Aug 19, 2020
Joe Lee “Joey” Reed, Jr., 52, of Farmington passed away August 19, 2020 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. He was born September 27, 1967 in Knoxville, TN to the late Joe Lee Reed, Sr. and Patricia (McNutt) Stogsdill. He was a member of the Faith Cowboy Church. Joey was the jack of all trades and master of none as...
Rose Mary Blum
Aug 18, 2020
Rose Mary (Rhodes) Blum of Farmington passed away August 18, 2020 at her home with her family surrounding her, at the age of 88 years. She was born January 20, 1932. A dedicated mother first and foremost, who treasured her children. She attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Farmington, and has been a member her...
Lewis Hayes
Aug 17, 2020
Lewis Hayes, 79, of Park Hills, passed away August 17, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. He was born June 17, 1941, in Lakeville, Indiana to the late James and Loretta (Micinski) Hayes. Lewis was a past Rotarian of the Year, an active member of the Arnold Rotary and a member at the First Baptist Church of Bismarck...
Jo Ann Hensley
Aug 17, 2020
Jo Ann (Daugherty) Hensley, age 77, of Bonne Terre, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born February 21, 1943 in Arkansas to the late Aubrey and Pearl Lucille (Endicott) Daugherty. Jo enjoyed crafts, puzzles, and cross stitching.
In addition to her parents, Jo was preceded in death by son Carman Hensley and...
Elaine Bone
Aug 17, 2020
Helen Elaine Jackson Bone was born February 15, 1954 to Crayton Silas and Helen Breidenthal Jackson. She departed this life suddenly on August 17, 2020 at the age of 66 years, 6 months, and 2 days. She grew up in Annapolis, Missouri as part of a large family and maintained a close connection to all those family members. After graduation...
Tonya Lee Alsept
Aug 16, 2020
Tonya Lee (Goforth) Alsept, age 60, of Bonne Terre passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at NHC in Desloge. Tonya was born February 8, 1960 to the late Harold and Helen (Watson) Goforth in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Tony loved her laptop, being on Facebook, and playing on her phone.
In addition to her parents, Tonya was preceded in death by...
Raymond Stinnett
Aug 16, 2020
Raymond “Ray” Earl Stinnett, age 73, of Cadet, Missouri passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020. Ray was born February 13, 1947 in East Bonne Terre to the late Pearl and Rennie Ellen (Heinricks) Stinnett.
In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his son Raymond Stinnett, Jr.; brothers, James, Joe, Steven, Charles, Cecil, and Albert; sister, Linda...
Ruth Ann Benoist
Aug 15, 2020
Ruth Ann Benoist, age 82, of Bonne Terre passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Monday, November 29, 1937, in Frankclay. She was a member of Primrose Baptist Church.
Ruth Ann is survived by her loving husband, Charles “Chuck” Benoist; children, Rhonda (Justin) White, Cassie (Paul) Starks and Christopher...
Karon Wampler
Aug 14, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Karon Lynn Wampler announce her passing on Friday August 14th at her home in Park hills at the age of 67.
Karon will be lovingly remembered by her husband Duane of nearly 50 years, her two daughters, Tonya (Michael) Eaton, Alecia and Jonny Steur; grandchildren, Katelynn, Colton, Emily, Cheyennea, Dylan, Lexi,...
