Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Betty Welker
Jun 8, 2022
Betty Welker, 76, of Park Hills, passed away June 8, 2022, at Country Meadows in Park Hills. She was born August 15, 1945, in Potosi, MO to the late Leonard and Stella (Faulkerson) Ruble. Betty enjoyed gardening, painting and crocheting.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jim “Goose” Welker; grandchildren, Amanda Louise and Nathan Fortner;...
Noel Tapp
Jun 5, 2022
Velma Noel (Fraser) Tapp, R.N., 79 years old of Bonne Terre, MO (and formerly Viburnum, MO for over 40 years) passed away Saturday June 4th at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington, MO from complications related to Ovarian Cancer.
Noel was born on Christmas Day, December 25th, 1942 at Bonne Terre Hospital to John Mancy Fraser and Velma (Highley) Fraser. She attended...
Carl Clinton Scaggs
Jun 5, 2022
Carl Clinton Scaggs Sr. of Annapolis, Missouri passed away June 5, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 1, 1947 in Annapolis, Missouri. Carl was preceded in death by his parents: Harold Clinton Scaggs and Dorothy June (Walker) Scaggs and Helen Maxine (Stevens) Scaggs, his wife: Nellie (Hampton) Scaggs, and two brothers: Jesse Scaggs...
Dale Robbins
Jun 5, 2022
Dale Ray Robbins, age 50 of Farmington, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. He was born January 31, 1972, in St. Louis to Danny Ray and Deborah Robbins. Dale was of Baptist faith and enjoyed fishing, hunting, being outdoors and listening to Elvis Presley.
He was preceded in death by his father, Danny...
Joseph Francis Diaz
Jun 5, 2022
Joseph Francis Diaz, age 87, of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. Joseph was born on Saturday, January 19, 1935 in St. Louis to the late Julio and Eloina (Menendez) Diaz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ruth (Lelfer) Diaz; daughter, Sandra Lambert; son; Jerry...
Marian Umfleet
Jun 4, 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...
Gracia Mae Burch
Jun 3, 2022
Gracia Mae Burch, formerly of Ironton, Missouri passed away June 3, 2022 in Farmington, Missouri at the age of 93 years. She was born June 15, 1928 in Goodland, Missouri the daughter of the late William Alva and Iva Vivian (Henderson) Trolinger. Gracia is preceded in death by her son: John Ray Burch, her brother: John Trolinger, and two sisters:...
Thomas "Leland" Graviett
Jun 3, 2022
Thomas “Leland” Graviett, 80, of Farmington passed away Friday, June 3, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He was born Friday, May 8, 1942 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to the late Clarence “Thomas” Graviett and Clara “Eudora” (McCarty) Graviett. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife Sandra (Smith) Graviett. Leland retired from MoorMan Feed where he...
Edgar "Corky" Swaringim
Jun 2, 2022
Edgar L. “Corky” Swaringim, age 79, Ozark, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022, in his home. Ed was born June 10, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri. Ed was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edgar and Abbie Burns and his son-in-law, Jimmy Gonz.
He was raised on a farm in Esther, Missouri living with his grandparents, Edgar and Abbie...
Andrew
Jun 1, 2022
Kevin Andrew LaPlant, age 35 passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at his home in Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on July 21, 1986, in St. Louis, Missouri to Kevin Noby and Melinda Ellen (Vishino) LaPlant. He is survived by his mother – Melinda "Missy" LaPlant of Fredericktown; sister – Amber LaPlant of Fredericktown; grandfather – Oby LaPlant of...
Mary Jo Mcmillian
Jun 1, 2022
Mary Jo McMillian, age 71 passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at her home in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on September 17, 1950, in Fredericktown to Lester Eugene and Adell Harris (Taplek) McMillian. She is survived by four brothers – Robert "Bob" McMillian of Fredericktown, Willard (Tina) McMillian and Lester (Evelyn) McMillian both of St. Charles, Missouri and...
Ruth Ann Labdon
Jun 1, 2022
Ruth Ann Labdon of the South County area of St. Louis, Missouri passed away on June 1, 2022 at the age of 94 years. She was born October 28, 1927 in Ironton, Missouri the daughter of the late Victor and Geradine (Phillips) Boring. Ruth Ann is survived by two children: Joseph Michael Bauer (Terri) of Boerne, Texas and Laura Jean...
Chester Harold Wells
May 31, 2022
Chester Wells, 84, of Irondale, passed away May 31, 2022, at SSM Health St. Clair Hospital in Fenton. He was born June 8, 1937, in Bonne Terre, to the late Chester Everrett and Ethel May (Whitter) Wells. He was a member of Irondale Assembly of God. He retired from the West County School District with over 45 years of dedicated...
Maude Barnhouse
May 31, 2022
Maude Ruth Barnhouse, 87, of Doe Run passed away May 31, 2022 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. She was born September 14, 1934 in Doe Run to the late Walter and Margaret (Lovvorn) Lacey. She was a member of the Pendleton United Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Norman...
Betty Morris
May 30, 2022
Betty Mae Morris, age 83, of Desloge, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. Betty was born on Monday, March 20, 1939, in Steelville, to the late Orville and Blanche (Hamlin) Earney.
She was a member of Abundant Life Church. She enjoyed bingo, writing poetry, drawing, going dancing and listening to Elvis Presley...
Janet Leona Cook
May 29, 2022
Janet Leona (Souden) Cook, age 71, of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Parkland Health Hospital in Farmington. She was born on Wednesday, April 11, 1951, in Fredericktown to the late Herman and Mary (Sample) Souden. Janet enjoyed karaoke and singing, but her heart was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents;...
Charles E. Farr Sr.
May 28, 2022
Charles E. Farr, Sr. age 88, of Bonne Terre, passed away May 28, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born on Friday, October 20, 1933 in St. Louis, to the late Charles Farr and Bercie (Kimberlin) Farr. In addition to parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Carol (Major) Farr; son, Robert M. Farr; two...
Dorothy Ann Pinkston
May 27, 2022
Dorothy Pinkston, 88, of Farmington, passed away May 27, 2022, at Camelot Skilled Nursing in Farmington. She was born in Bonne Terre, November 2, 1933, to the late Clifton and Opal (Pinkston) Sutherland. Dorothy enjoyed baking and gardening. She was a Sunday school teacher for 26 years at First Free Will Baptist Church in Farmington. She also enjoyed walking with...
Calvin Plumas Miner
May 27, 2022
Calvin Miner, age 91, of Farmington, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, at his residence. Calvin was born on Tuesday, March 24, 1931, in Bonne Terre, to the late Albert and Edith Mae (Asher) Miner.
Calvin proudly served his country in the United States Army and fought in the Korean War. He was a member of the VFW in Farmington....
Jim Schutz
May 24, 2022
Jim Schutz, 75, of Park Hills formerly of Georgia, passed away May 24, 2022, at his home, surrounded by loved ones. He was born May 15, 1947, in DeSoto, to the late Ernest and Jerline (Christopher) Schutz, then spent his childhood in Potosi. Jim served his country in the United States Air Force for 20 plus years and later retired...
