Obituaries

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

David Carl Ketcherside

David Carl Ketcherside

Jul 4, 2020

            David Ketcherside, age 68, of Bismarck, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020, at his residence. David was born on Thursday, May 22, 1952, in Sabula to the late Glen “Mutt” Ketcherside and Bernice Iva (Hughes) Drennon.   David served his country in the United States Army and later became a carpenter.

             In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Arlene Rozell Roberts

Arlene Rozell Roberts

Jun 28, 2020

            Arlene Roberts, 87, of Bonne Terre, passed away June 28, 2020 at St. Joe Manor, in Bonne Terre.  She was born May 25, 1933, in Harrisburg, IL to the late Ralph Waldo and Florence Jules (Dupire) Seibert.  Arlene was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church in Bonne Terre and worked as the branch manager at First Federal Savings and...

Eugene "Gene" (Smooth) Russell Johnson

Eugene "Gene" (Smooth) Russell Johnson

Jun 27, 2020

Eugene “Gene” (Smooth) R. Johnson, age 80, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020 at his residence.  He was born July 25, 1939 in Decatur, Illinois to the late Frank Russell and Martha K. (Kunze) Johnson. Gene was also proceeded in death by his loving wife Paula (Kliessle) Johnson.

Gene loved his Harley Davidson motorcycles and his family...

Kenny Eugene Pace

Kenny Eugene Pace

Jun 21, 2020

Kenneth Eugene Pace, age 78, of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre.  He was born June 19, 1942 in Festus, Missouri to the late William Jackson and Valerine Gertrude (Boyer) Pace. Kenny loved his grandkids, fishing and camping. He enjoyed game shows and devoted prayer time every day.  Kenny proudly served ...

Laurie Jenkerson

Laurie Jenkerson

Jun 21, 2020

            Laurie Jenkerson, 50, of Farmington, passed away June 21, 2020 at Parkland South in Farmington. She was born July 16, 1969, in Farmington, to Johnny and Jean (Slade) Jenkerson. Laurie was a 1987 graduate of Farmington Senior High School and a member of the Nazarene Church in Park Hills.

            She was preceded in death by her father, Johnny Jenkerson; grandparents,...

David Tripp

David Tripp

Jun 21, 2020

David Wayne Tripp, 51, of St. Charles, MO passed away June 21, 2020. He was born April 28, 1969 in Festus, MO. David loved spending time with his kids. He also enjoyed traveling and adventuring to new places.

He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Tripp and step-father, Verlon Young.

David is survived by three children, Devan McCallister,...

Clive "Nubby" Adams

Clive "Nubby" Adams

Jun 21, 2020

            Clive “Nubby” Adams, 85, of Desloge, passed away June 21, 2020 at his residence. He was born August 18, 1934, in Leadwood, to the late Clive Cecil and Doris Virginia (Hahn) Adams.

            He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Peggy (Wells) Adams; children, Doris Adams-Harmon, Carla (Steven) Hazel, Clive (Patti) Adams, Missy (Terry) Watkins; six grandchildren, Alex...

Kimberly Keith

Kimberly Keith

Jun 20, 2020

            Kim Keith, 52, of Farmington, passed away June 20, 2020. She was born November 28, 1967, in St. Louis, to the late William and Patsy (Johnson) Cook. Kim is also preceded in death by her brother, Terry Cook.

            She is survived by two children, Michael Moses and Jaymee (Cody) Thomas; siblings, Debbie (Dan) Buxton, Kathy Barbee, Sandy Slade, Mickie (John)...

Kenneth A. Hambrick

Kenneth A. Hambrick

Jun 18, 2020

          Kenneth A. Hambrick, born October 29, 1937 in Bonne Terre, MO to the late Howard A. Hambrick and Dorothy Mae (House) Hambrick, passed from this earth to God’s appointed home on June 18, 2020.

          He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Howard Hambrick on April 30, 1972; mother, Dorothy Mae (House) Hambrick on October 15, 1986; daughter, Deborah...

Thomas Young

Thomas Young

Jun 17, 2020

            Thomas Young, 58, of Bonne Terre, passed away June 17, 2020. He was born December 19, 1961, in Flat River, to the late Chuck and Deloris (Seals) Young, Sr. Thomas was also preceded in death by three brothers, Pete, Chuck and Harry Young; and one great niece, Jaclynn Heffner.

            He is survived by one sister, Dolly Wright and husband Jeff;...

Clyde Conway

Clyde Conway

Jun 17, 2020

            Clyde Conway, 78, of Park Hills, passed away peacefully, in his home June, 17, 2020, surrounded by family. He was born July 8, 1941, in Davis Crossing, to the late Willard and Blanche (Coffman) Conway. Clyde was also preceded in death by wife, Betty Lou (Ketcherside) Conway; siblings, Onetta White, Norma Hoff, and Sherwood Conway.

            He is survived by children,...

Richard Frank

Richard Frank

Jun 16, 2020

            Richard Frank, 49, of Newport MI, passed away June 16, 2020. He was born May 24, 1971 in Des Moines, IA, to the late George Frank and Jeanne Copeland. Richard loved the outdoors, boating on Lake Erie and was a commercial fisherman for years.

            He is survived by his daughter, Sierra Frank; five grandchildren, Aliyah, Nicholas, Jace, Noah, and Jamison;...

Ed Yoder

Ed Yoder

Jun 14, 2020

Edwin “Ed” Earl Yoder, age 84, of Bonne Terre, passed away 11:39 pm on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his home.  He was born October 27, 1935 to the late Darwin “Pete” and Lela Nellie (Pettus) Yoder in Bonne Terre. Ed proudly served our country in The United States Army and was a member of the American Legion Post 83...

Janet Faye Barton

Janet Faye Barton

Jun 14, 2020

Janet Faye (Landolt) Barton, age 76, of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on Wednesday, August 4, 1943 in Bonne Terre to the late Harold and Loretta (Horn) Landolt. Janet was a member of the Bismarck United Methodist Church, a Tri Sigma sister at Murray State, and continually active in the Bonne...

David Lawrence Capps

David Lawrence Capps

Jun 11, 2020

     David Lawrence Capps, 69, of Belgrade, passed away Friday June 12, 2020, at St. Louis University Hospital.  He was born Saturday, September 23, 1950, in St. Louis.  David was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Shirley Capps; wife, Carole (Anderson) Capps and a bother, Jerry Capps. 

     David is survived by his Son, Bill Capps (Tammy); grandchildren Chris...

Patricia L. Eddings

Patricia L. Eddings

Jun 9, 2020

Patricia (Niemeyer) Eddings, age 65, of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at her home.  She was born July 8, 1954 in Washington, Missouri to the late Donald and Doris (Hansberger) Niemeyer.

In addition to her parents, Patricia is preceded in death by her sister, Terry Craig.

Patricia is survived by her husband, Mark Eddings; daughter, Brittany Brand...

James King, Jr.

James King, Jr.

Jun 9, 2020

James Russell “Jim” King, Jr., 64, of Farmington passed away June 9, 2020. He was born February 20, 1956 in Farmington to the late James R. King, Sr. and Rose (Beck) King. Jim was a member of the Farmington Elks Lodge 1765. He enjoyed drag racing, motorcycles and having a good time.

In addition to his parents, he was also...

Lorna Voss

Lorna Voss

Jun 8, 2020

Lorna Kohn Voss was born in Bismarck on June 19, 1931 to Marjorie (Huff) and Lorn Kohn.  After graduating high school, she attended Flat River Junior College.  From FRJC she transferred to Murray State University where she majored in English and Music, finishing her degree at Washington University.  

Besides her family, music was Lorna’s passion.  Her career as a...

Aaron Desherlia

Aaron Desherlia

Jun 7, 2020

            Aaron DeSherlia, 27, of Irondale, passed away June 7, 2020. He was born August 9, 1992, in Farmington, to Jeffery and Tonya (DeSherlia) Warren. He was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist in Piggott Arkansas.

            He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Johnie and Donna Tyler.

            Aaron is survived by his parents; and one sister, Kayla (Billy Haynes) DeSherlia.

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John Merritt

John Merritt

Jun 7, 2020

            John Merritt, 71, of Desloge, passed away June 7, 2020 at BJC Evelyn’s Hospice House in Creve Coeur. He was born April 29, 1949, in Bonne Terre, to the late Paul and Alma (Rigdon) Merritt. John was a graduate of Central High School. He enjoyed fishing with friends and family, restoring classic cars with his good buddy Bobby Duncan and...