Obituaries

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

James Paul Ahlquist

James Paul Ahlquist

Jun 20, 2022

James Paul Ahlquist of Arcadia, Missouri passed away suddenly, at home on June 20, 2022 in Arcadia Missouri at the age of 65 years. He was born April 23, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of the late Clyde Cramer and Marian Matilda (Krusz) Ahlquist. Jim’s youth was spent in St. Louis. He played many sports but was particularly...

Flora Jeanette Daniels

Flora Jeanette Daniels

Jun 19, 2022

Flora Jeanette Daniels, age 81 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at her grandson's home in Festus, Missouri. She was born on November 11, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri. On March 28, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri she was united in marriage to Thomas Jerry Daniels, he preceded her in death on December 11, 2017. In...

Margaret Brooks

Margaret Brooks

Jun 16, 2022

          Margaret Brooks, 85, of Farmington, passed away June 16, 2022 at her residence, surrounded by the ones who loved her.  She was born March 19, 1937, in Patton, to the late Rastus Dave and Lucille Sarah (Bollinger) Duncan.  Margaret worked as a Physical Therapist for 30 plus years, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis.  She was a member...

Betty Seabourne

Betty Seabourne

Jun 16, 2022

Betty Seabourne went to be with her Lord June 16, 2022 at the age of 92 years. She was married to Charles William Seabourne (Bill) October 26, 1947. To their 67 year union, they were blessed with four wonderful children: Sharon (Cheri) J. Rice, Jerry Charles (Chuck) Seabourne, Connie L. Thebeau and Lori A. Pyland. Bill and Betty cherished each...

Virginia Manning

Virginia Manning

Jun 15, 2022

Virginia Ann Manning, 86, of Farmington passed away June 15, 2022 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born August 5, 1935 in St. Louis. Virginia was a member of the First Baptist Church of Farmington. She retired from Florsheim Shoe Company in St. Louis. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, loved dancing at the...

Ann Wagner

Ann Wagner

Jun 13, 2022

Ann Elizabeth Wagner, age 89, of French Village, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022, at Farmington Presbyterian Manor. Ann was born on Monday, August 22, 1932 in Edina, MO, to her late parents William H. and Cora “Clara” (nee Haffarnan) Becker and raised by John and Mary Becker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Theresa Redecker

Theresa Redecker

Jun 13, 2022

          Theresa Redecker, 63, of Park Hills, passed away June 13, 2022, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington.  She was born March 3, 1959, in St. Louis, to Harold and Rose (Chilton) Brewer.  Theresa was a member of the Baptist Church in Elvins and her life revolved around her family, especially her grandchildren.  She loved large gatherings, cooking, planning birthday parties...

Janis Marie Zumwalt

Janis Marie Zumwalt

Jun 11, 2022

Janis Marie Zumwalt, age 65 passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at her home near Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on November 28, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri to Leo Herman Sr. and Mary Edna (Tate) Bone. She is survived by one daughter – Denise (Dwayne) Ward of Fredericktown; son – David L. Holloway Jr. of Fredericktown, significant other...

Elvan "Al" Earl Roderick

Elvan "Al" Earl Roderick

Jun 10, 2022

Elvan Earl “Al”  Roderick, 91, of Farmington, passed away June 10, 2022, at Country Meadows. He was born June 25, 1930, in Wortham, to the late Wilford Jack and Ethel Verna (Crump) Roderick.  Elvan was owner and operator of Roderick Florist for 25 years. He purchased Lutes Flower Shop in 1963 and operated the florist until 1988. He is a...

Levi Ray

Levi Ray

Jun 8, 2022

       Levi Daniel Ray, age 21, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday. June 8, 2022.  Levi was born on Tuesday, February 27, 2001, in St Louis to Jack “JD” Ray and Tawana (Evans) Todd.

     Levi was a 2019 graduate of North County High School.  He was currently employed by Surdyke Motorsports in Festus. He loved riding motorcycles, working out at the local...

Betty Welker

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...