Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Dr. Donald Lee Westerfield
May 9, 2022
Dr. Donald Lee Westerfield, age 86 passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022, at his home in Ballwin, Missouri. He was born on September 6, 1934, in, Arkansas to Mathew Hayden and Ella Maud (Jones) Westerfield. On June 14, 1958, in Arkansas he was united in marriage to Mary Louise Cotton, she survives at the home. Other survivors include: two...
Chad Aubuchon
May 9, 2022
Chad Aubuchon, 51, of Hartville, Missouri passed from this life on May 9, 2022.
Remaining to treasure his memory are his wife of 32 years, Yonna; their 3 children, Jereamy Aubuchon, Anna (Mike) Aubuchon-Mercer, and Emily Aubuchon; his mother, Mary Gray; unborn granddaughter, Isabelle Mercer; sisters, Jacquelynn (John) Alden, Natasha (Kelby) Shaver; brother, Josh Gray; many nieces and nephews and...
Frank Alvin Joseph Michel
May 9, 2022
Frank Alvin Joseph Michel, 71, of Farmington passed away May 9, 2022 at his residence. He was born July 20, 1950 in St. Louis to the late George and Anna Lee (Masters) Michel. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Frank Lee O’Donnell.
Frank was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, enjoyed playing...
Carlos Mardale Mcminn
May 8, 2022
Carlos Mardale McMinn, age 65 passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at his home near Patton, Missouri surrounded by family as a result of complications after suffering a stroke that occurred almost a year ago. He was born on December 16, 1956, in Blytheville, Arkansas, to Carlos and Elwanda V. (Reagan) McMinn. His mother survives in Patton. On June...
Thomas James Woody
May 5, 2022
Thomas James Woody, known to most as “Woody” passed away May 5, 2022 at the age of 37 years. He was born April 2, 1985 in Blythe, California the son of the late James Larry Woody and Diana Jo (Bone) Woody of Ironton, Missouri. On December 11, 2012 he was united in marriage to Shelly Lynn (Katzenberger) Woody who survives....
Larry Claywell
May 5, 2022
Larry Claywell, 84, of Park Hills, passed away May 5, 2022, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born December 30, 1937, in Flat River, to the late Rolla “Johnny” and Nellie Faye (Jarrell) Claywell. Larry worked for Yellow Freight for 29 years and was a member of the Teamsters Union local 600. He enjoyed traveling, going to air...
Roberta "Birdie" Nunn
May 5, 2022
Roberta “Birdie” Nunn, 72, of Park Hills, passed away May 5, 2022, at NHC in Desloge. She was born July 31, 1949, in Bonne Terre, to the late Robert Lee and Lily Mae (DeGonia) Mulkey. Roberta enjoyed shooting matches and going to the stock car races in Farmington.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Nunn;...
Melissa Deann Guilfoy
May 4, 2022
Melissa Guilfoy of House Springs, MO passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Big River Nursing Home at the age of 64. She was born Monday, February 8, 1958, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Truman and Shirley (Mudge) Umfleet.
In addition to her parents, Melissa was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Guilfoy and brother, Dale Umfleet.
...
Connie Sue Ferrell
May 4, 2022
The family of Connie Sue Ferrell of Bonne Terre, Missouri is saddened to announce her passing on May 4, 2022 at the age of 73 at Missouri Baptist Hospital. Connie was born March 15, 1949 in Marquand, Missouri to William and Virginia (Rodgers) Burkett. Connie enjoyed playing Pokeno with friends in her community and she looked forward to her yearly...
Jamie Lynn Gebhardt
May 4, 2022
Jamie Lynn Gebhardt, 40, of Bonne Terre passed away May 4, 2022. She was born November 21, 1981 in Tacoma, Washington.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Raymond Calbreath, Sidney Wofford, Elroy Gebhardt and Betty Burke; cousin, Jeremy Calbreath.
Jamie is survived by two children, Reanna Golden (Logan Eldridge) and Rylan Bruenderman; mother and step-father, Deborah and Richard...
Cherie Turner
May 3, 2022
Cherie Lee (White) Turner, 60, of Farmington passed away May 3, 2022 at Country Meadows Nursing Center in Park Hills. She was born February 15, 1962 in St. Louis, MO. Cherie was a former correctional officer at the Farmington Correctional Center. She loved talking on the phone, especially to her grandchildren. She was an avid Cardinals fan and also enjoyed...
Brenda Denise Ramo
May 2, 2022
Brenda Denise (Shoemaker) Ramo, 51, of Leadwood, passed away May 2, 2022, at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton. She was born August 24, 1970, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Larry Shoemaker and Frances (Gilliland) McDowell. Brenda enjoyed reading, crafting, butterflies, and anything Stephen King, but most of all she loved and cared for her grandchildren. Anyone who knew Brenda, knew she...
Phyllis Gaye Rust
May 1, 2022
Phyllis Gaye Rust of Ironton, Missouri passed away May 1, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 13, 1947 in Ironton, Missouri, the daughter of the late Leslie and Lucille “Lucy” (Hall) Meade. She passed away after a 30-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Even as the disease took away her physical strength, she fought...
Lisa Ann Harmon
Apr 30, 2022
Lisa Ann Harmon, age 48 of DeSoto, Missouri passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, Missouri. She was born on July 21, 1973, in St. Louis, Missouri to Barney Ruben Sr. and Sherry Yvonne (Null) Cook. On July 10, 1999, she was united in marriage to Ronald Gene Harmon, he preceded her in...
Diana "Dundi" Honold
Apr 30, 2022
Diana “Dundi” Honold, 74, of DeSoto, passed away April 30, 2022, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. She was born August 20, 1947, in Flat River, to the late Roy and Helen Elaine (Kelley) Honbeck. Dundi attended Grace Presbyterian Church in Crystal City. She went to college at Mineral Area College and SIU in Carbondale, Illinois and later worked for the...
William Lee Thomure
Apr 30, 2022
William Lee Thomure, 65, of Farmington passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 at his residence. He was born Wednesday, June 6, 1956 to the late William O. and Shirley Jean (Barnes) Thomure. William worked for the family business, Thomure Disposal for many years. He enjoyed working on tractors and cars in his spare time.
In addition to his parents, he...
William "Bill" Terry Williams
Apr 30, 2022
William “Bill” Terry Williams, 59, of Farmington entered his heavenly home on April 30, 2022 at his residence in Farmington. He was born June 19, 1962 in St. Louis, MO to the late William Edward and Minnie (Dempsey) Williams. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Bruce and Randy Williams; and his sister-in-law...
Sandra "Grammie" Jean Ruff
Apr 29, 2022
Sandra Jean “Grammie” Ruff, of Bonne Terre, passed away April 29, 2022, at home surrounded by family at 72 years of age. She was born October 9, 1949, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Edward Siler and Elizabeth Mae (Kell) Siler; her first husband Gilbert O. Ruff and a brother Charles David Siler.
...
Alan Lowell Gipson
Apr 28, 2022
Alan Lowell Gipson, age 88 of Farmington, Missouri (formerly of Fredericktown) passed away on Thursday April 28, 2022, at Maplebrook Care Center in Farmington. He was born on March 25, 1934, in Buckhorn, Missouri to William Lloyd and Nellie May (Hovis) Gipson. On November 13, 1953, in Silva, Missouri he was united in marriage to Jewell Irene Bartrug, she preceded...
Sherman Marler
Apr 28, 2022
Sherman Marler, 81, of Park Hills passed away April 28, 2022, at Jefferson Mercy in Festus. He was born November 27, 1940, in Farmington, to the late Jess and Hazel (Knox) Marler. He was a member of Big River Church in Mineral Point and loved singing in church and spending time with his grandchildren. Sherman and his late wife owned...
