Obituaries

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

Richard Layne

Richard Layne

Aug 13, 2020

            Richard Layne, 75, of Desloge, passed away August 13, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis. He was born January 25, 1945, in St. Louis, to the late Graham Layne and Bernice (Politte) Goode. Richard served his country in The United States Army and later ran his family’s Distributing Company, known today as Soaring Eagle Distributing. Richard ran the...

Barbara Humphrey

Barbara Humphrey

Aug 10, 2020

Barbara L. Wills Humphrey, 81, of Farmington passed away August 10, 2020. She was born December 7, 1938 in Bonne Terre to the late Charles “Leo” and Clara (Nethington) Dawson. Barbara enjoyed tending to her flowers and reading. She also enjoyed her time with her dog and cat.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by...

Frank Basden

Frank Basden

Aug 10, 2020

Frank David Basden, age 62, of Bonne Terre, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. He was born November 9, 1957 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Frank Basden, Sr. and Wilma (Borders) Basden.

In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Margaret (Neier) Basden and sister,...

Dale "Smitty" Smith

Dale "Smitty" Smith

Aug 10, 2020

          Dale “Smitty” Elbert Smith, age 78, of Bonne Terre, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at Parkland North in Bonne Terre. He was born March 21, 1942 in Bonne Terre, Missouri to the late Harold and Irma (Witt) Smith. Dale retired from Chrysler after 38 years. He was a member of the NRA and enjoyed target shooting and riding motorcycles.

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Alvin Nipper, Jr

Alvin Nipper, Jr

Aug 9, 2020

            Alvin Nipper, 50, of Bowling Green, formerly of Desloge, passed away August 9, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles. He was born April 12, 1970, in Farmington, to the late Alvin Odell and Ruth Ann (Groves) Nipper. Alvin loved fishing, collecting hot wheels, hunting arrow heads and mushrooms.

            He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Alonzo...

Jason Harris

Jason Harris

Aug 8, 2020

          Jason Harris, age 39, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020, as a result of an automobile accident.  He was born on March 6, 1981, in Farmington.  Jason was a manager at Dollar General.  He was co-founder of Our American Hero Foundation and former owner of Big River Sand Drags. 

          He was preceded in death by his mother...

Mark Steven Sales

Mark Steven Sales

Aug 8, 2020

Mark Steven Sales, 57, of Farmington passed away August 8, 2020 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born June 11, 1963 in Bonne Terre.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Sherry (King) Sales and brother, Michael Sales.

Mark is survived by his father, Thomas Sales and aunt, Linda Sales.

Visitation will be Friday, August 14, 2020...

Darlene Howe

Darlene Howe

Aug 7, 2020

            Darlene, Howe, 83, of Park Hills, passed away August 7, 2020 at Community Manor in Farmington. She was born October 18, 1936, in Bonne Terre, to the late Paul Carodine and Alice (Beard) Warren. Darlene was a member of the First Baptist Church in Park Hills and she loved flowers.

            She was preceded in death by her parents and three...

Mary Kathryn White

Mary Kathryn White

Aug 6, 2020

Mary Kathryn White, age 62, of Park Hills, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Country Meadows in Park Hills.  She was born March 24, 1958 in Bonne Terre, Missouri to the late Edwin and Lee Eatte (Bisch) Jaster. Mary enjoyed reading and loved spending time with her grandkids.

In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by...

Preston Hunt, Jr.

Preston Hunt, Jr.

Aug 6, 2020

Preston Eugene Hunt, Jr., 81, of Farmington passed away August 6, 2020. He was born April 12, 1939 in St. Louis. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Preston was employed with the St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department as a Deputy for 23 years. He enjoyed working in his yard and spending time with his family.

He...

Mary Ann Roney

Mary Ann Roney

Aug 5, 2020

           Mary Ann Roney, 78, of Leadwood, passed away August 5, 2020 at Parkland South in Farmington.  She was born March 30, 1942, in Wortham, to the late David William and Zida (Marler) Rasnic.  She was a member of the Hopewell Church of God, but had been a member of the Eastside Church of God, for 43 years.  She loved purses,...

Glen Roney

Glen Roney

Aug 4, 2020

         Glen Roney, 80, of Leadwood, passed away August 4, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born October 5, 1939, in Leadwood, to the late Wade and Eunice (Young) Roney.  Glen was a member of the Hopewell Church of God, but had been a member of the Eastside Church of God, for 43 years.  He loved being...

Kim Sellers

Kim Sellers

Aug 3, 2020

            Kim Sellers, 63, of Ste. Genevieve, passed away August 3, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born October 29, 1956, in St. Louis, to the late Marvin Delbert and Melba Louise (Davis) Sellers. Kim was a retired Machinist from Sunnen Products.

                       Kim is survived by his wife of 30 years, Emma (Young) Sellers; children, Brian Allan...

Charles Ervin

Charles Ervin

Aug 1, 2020

Charles L. Ervin, age 64, of Belgrade, Missouri passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at his residence. He was born November 28, 1955 to the Charles E. and Madeline F. (Coker) Ervin.

Charles was baptized, confirmed and received First Communion at St. Johns Lutheran Church of Bismarck, Missouri. Charles was a member of the Boilermakers local 27 of St. Louis...

James Brewer

James Brewer

Jul 30, 2020

            James Brewer, 76, of Leadwood, passed away July 30, 2020 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born August 20, 1943, in Annapolis, to the late John L. and Millie (Vance) Brewer. James was also preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Brewer; son, Dr. Bradley Brewer; five brothers and three sisters.

            He is survived by his daughter,...

Lindell Tucker

Lindell Tucker

Jul 29, 2020

Lindell Lee Tucker, 86, of Ste. Genevieve passed away July 29, 2020. He was born May 31, 1934 in Ste. Genevieve. Lindell was a member of Pine Log Baptist Church, where he often led congregational singing. He was also a member of the St. Francois Masonic Lodge #234. He retired after 30 years from the Missouri Department of Conservation and...

Bobby G. Phillips

Bobby G. Phillips

Jul 23, 2020

Bobby G. Phillips, age 80, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre.  He was born June 15, 1940, in Ravenden, Arkansas to the late Joel W. and Lucille C. (Childers) Phillips. Bobby retired from American Airlines and Skill Tool Company and was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Arkansas. He...

Kayla Maue

Kayla Maue

Jul 23, 2020

Kayla Nicole Maue, 26, of Wentzville passed away July 23, 2020. She was born July 13, 1994 in Bradenton, FL.She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Debbie Atmer.Kayla is survived by her mother and step-father, Mary and Derick Clark; father, Roger Starks, Jr.; son, Jaxson Maue; two brothers, Blake Cook and Brady Cook; three sisters, Samantha Starks, Marissa Burrow...

Grant Shrum

Grant Shrum

Jul 20, 2020

Grant Arthur Shrum was born in Bollinger County, Marquand, Missouri on April 9, 1926. Grant was in the Army Air Corp during World War II. He later graduated from the University of Missouri in 1948. He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Alma Lou Stephens, children Janet Lynne Wright, David Arthur (Shari) Shrum, Peggy Ann (Chuck) Henson, 5...

Paul Henroid

Paul Henroid

Jul 19, 2020

            Paul Henroid, 94, of Park Hills, passed away July 19, 2020 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born March 9, 1926, in Cantwell, to the late Gus and Fannie (Gilbert) Henroid. Paul was a member of the First Church of God in Gumbo.

            He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty (Mahurin) Henroid; two children,...