Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Ruth Chandler
Dec 17, 2021
Ruth Chandler, 84, of Doe Run, passed away December 17, 2021, at Jefferson Mercy in
Festus. She was born August 17, 1937, in Fountain Farm, to the late Archie and Mary (Vance) Warren.
Ruth enjoyed spending time with her family. She liked to embroider quilts, work in her flower garden, go to Bluegrass Festivals, go to the river, and...
Paul Bryan France
Dec 17, 2021
Paul Bryan France, 86, of Mitchell, passed away December 17, 2021, at Barathhaven Memory Care Center in Dardenne Prairie, Mo. He was born July 07, 1935, in Leadwood, to the late Charles and Clara (Miller) France. He was member of the United Auto Workers, where he retired from General Motors. Paul was an avid collector of neat and wonderful memorabilia,...
Emma Jewel Epley
Dec 16, 2021
Emma Epley, 91, of Poplar Bluff, passed away December 16, 2021, at The Manor in Poplar Bluff. She was born March 23, 1930, in Poplar Bluff, to the late Hulen and Jewel (Sloan) Coleman. Emma was a member of the YMCA and a life member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #6883.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother,...
Louie Payne
Dec 16, 2021
Louie Quincy Payne, Jr., 89, of Desloge passed away December 16, 2021 at Country Meadows Nursing Center. He was born December 13, 1932 in Dillard, MO to the late Quincy and Lillian (Swyers) Payne. Louie proudly served his country in the United States Army and fought in the Korean war.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in...
Kathryn Gower
Dec 15, 2021
Hester Kathryn Gower, age 86 of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born on Sunday, February 3, 1935 in Bonne Terre, Missouri to her parents, William and Mamie Kathleen (DeGrant) Freeman; loving husband Granville (Tooter) Gower; granddaughter, Heather Robertson; sister, Sue Mabry.
Kathryn is survived by her 3 sons,...
Larry M. Queen
Dec 13, 2021
Larry M. Queen, 85, of Leadwood, passed away December 13, 2021, at his residence. He was born April 19, 1936, in Leadwood, to the late Harry and Rachel (Mull) Queen. Larry was a 21-year veteran of the United States Air Force and served in the Vietnam War. He was also a member of Leadwood Methodist Church.
He was preceded in...
Mindy Christine House
Dec 12, 2021
Mindy Christine House, age 49, of Valles Mines, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021, at her residence. She was born on Saturday, July 15, 1972, in Festus, Missouri to her loving parents Randy and Daria (Brown) Primo.
Mindy was preceded in death by her grandparents, Frank and Bernice Primo, Ed and Martha Brown and one granddaughter.
She is survived...
Jimmie "Jim" Wayne Wigger
Dec 12, 2021
Jimmie “Jim” W. Wigger, 77, of Bonne Terre was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on December 12, 2021. He was born March 1, 1944, in Bonne Terre to the late Lenrow C Wigger and Dorothy Coleman Dittmer. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 35 years Carolyn “Kay” Wigger; son, Jimmy Wigger, Jr.; brother-in-law, Bill...
Diane Marie Mcmunn
Dec 10, 2021
Diane Marie McMunn, 69, of Valles Mines, passed away December 10, 2021 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus. She was born Monday, April 21, 1952 in Cleveland, OH to the late Gerald Michael and Betty (Galloway) Wickens.
She enjoyed shopping, vacation sitting on the beach in Florida, 4 wheeling, boating, camping with family, hanging with her girlfriends, and keeping Bill...
James Elvis Rohan Sr.
Dec 9, 2021
James Elvis Rohan Sr., age 75 passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at his home in Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on July 6, 1946, to John Henry and Mabel Mae (Whitehead) Rohan. He is survived by two children – Patsy and Jimmy Jr.: one sister – Nettie Jones of Fredericktown and several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends....
Brian Odgers
Dec 9, 2021
Brian Odgers, 63, of Bonne Terre, passed away December 9, 2021, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born July 11, 1958, in Bonne Terre to the late Howard Wayne and Patricia Anne (Weber) Odgers. Brian retired from the St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department, as a Sheriff’s Deputy, after 33 years. He was a member of the Solid Rock...
Mary Lee Rohrer
Dec 9, 2021
Mary Lee Rohrer, 73, of Farmington passed away December 9, 2021 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She was born August 10, 1948 in St. Louis to the late James Daniel and Dorothy (Campbell) Snider. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Robin Russell; her sisters, Sherry Edgar, Carol Brewer, Debbie Martin, Diana Martin; brother, Joe Snider.
Mary Lee...
Betty Louise Bounds
Dec 8, 2021
Betty Louise Bounds, age 83 passed on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at her home near Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on September 3, 1938, in Scott City, Missouri to Joseph and Martha Elizabeth (Houck) Glenn. In January 1981 in Fredericktown, Missouri she was united in marriage to Joe Bounds, he survives in Fredericktown. Other survivors include: one son & daughter-in-law...
Danny Lawson
Dec 7, 2021
Danny R. Lawson passed away at home in Farmington, December 7, 2021, at the age of 63. Danny was born in Saint Louis, August 12, 1958, the son of Logan C. Lawson (father) and Bertha M. Lawson (mother) of St. Francois County.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Logan and Bertha, as well as five brothers and...
Lela Marie Reed
Dec 6, 2021
Lela Marie Reed, age 99 passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, at her home in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on January 3, 1922, in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. She was united in marriage to John Earl Reed, he preceded her in death in 1981. Those surviving include: two daughters – Janis Gibson and husband Kelvin of Fredericktown and...
Peggy White
Dec 6, 2021
Peggy White, 87, of Farmington passed away December 6, 2021, surrounded by her family at Community Manor in Farmington. She was born December 30, 1933 in St. Louis to the late Harry and Edith (Emerson) Watson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Watson and Jack Watson.
Peggy was a member of...
Roy J Northcott
Dec 5, 2021
Roy J Northcott, age 96 of Piedmont, Missouri passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at the NHC HealthCare in Desloge, Missouri. He was born on August 18, 1925, in Marked Tree, Arkansas, a son of Terry Garland and Elvira Lucinda (Smith) Northcott. On November 11, 1950, he was united in marriage to Sarah Di Mariano, she preceded him in...
Gene Garrett
Dec 4, 2021
Gene Garrett, age 78 passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at his home in Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on April 7, 1943, in Arkansas, a son of John Guy and Callie Lou Liza (Harlen) Garrett. On February 10, 1973, in Fredericktown, he was united in marriage to Elayne Funkhouser, she survives at the home. Other survivors include: one...
Richard "Rich" King
Dec 3, 2021
Richard “Rich” King, age 87, of Bonne Terre, passed away, Friday, December 3, 2021, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. He was born on Monday, January 29, 1934, in St. Louis. Rich proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from the United Parcel Service and was a member of Teamsters Local #688. Rich was...
Marty Mathes
Dec 2, 2021
Martin “Marty” Mathes, 62, of Park Hills, passed away, December 2, 2021, at his residence surrounded by the ones who loved him. He was born October 9, 1959, in Bonne Terre, to the late Lester James Mathes and Norma (Hulsey) Toppins. Marty was a member of the First Baptist Church in Park Hills. He had a love of music as...
