Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Ernest Lloyd Jarvis
Dec 2, 2021
Ernest Lloyd Jarvis, 77, of Bonne Terre, passed away, December 2, 2021, at St. Louis University. He was born November 14, 1944, in Potosi, to the late Ernest V. “Dude” and Hazel (Wilson) Jarvis. Ernest is a member of Wortham Church of God. He served his country in the United States Air Force, until retiring after 20 years. Ernest then...
Dennis "Denny" Wayne Skaggs
Dec 2, 2021
Dennis Wayne Skaggs also known by “Denny”, age 63, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Mercy South in St. Louis. Denny was born Tuesday, June 24, 1958 in Bonne Terre, to the late Orville and Geraldine (Hale) Skaggs.
He is survived by his loving wife, Marsha (Moss) Skaggs; his four children, Dana (husband JD) Cafourek, Denny...
Baby Kaulder Lee Ferrell
Dec 2, 2021
Kaulder Lee Ferrell, 3 days, of Park Hills, passed away December 2, 2021, at Children’s Hospital in St. Louis. He was born November 29, 2021, in St. Louis, to Cody Lee Ferrell and Sara Richardson. Kaulder Lee was preceded in death by one grandfather, Robert “Bob” Ferrell.
He is survived by his parents; one sister, Carlee Gail Ferrell; maternal grandparents,...
Ruby M. Fulbright
Dec 1, 2021
Ruby M. Fulbright, age 93 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at the ClaRue DeVille Nursing Center in Fredericktown. She was born on July 13, 1928, in the Mine LaMotte community to Floyd and Hattie Mae (Smith) Rehkop. She is survived by three sons – Charles "Chuck" (Karen) Martin of Jackson, Missouri, Jimmy Dees of Fredericktown...
Courtney Nicole Drennen
Dec 1, 2021
Courtney Nicole Drennen, age 22, of Festus, Missouri passed away December 1, 2021, she was born May 30, 1999, in St. Louis to Danielle Roux and Brian Drennen.
Courtney loved music, animals and her family and friends. She was smart, funny and full of life, the day she was born she came out a fighter. Courtney has overcome many obstacles...
Beauford D. Jones
Nov 30, 2021
Beauford D. Jones of Ironton, Missouri passed away on November 30, 2021, at the age of 83 years. He was born on June 24, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Omer and Alice Bernice "Peachie" (Smith) Jones. On October 9, 1987, he was united in marriage to Norma (Warren) Jones who survives. Beauford is also survived by his...
Barbara Sue Ward
Nov 29, 2021
Barbara Sue (Cramp) Ward, of Bonne Terre, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at St. Luke’s West Hospital at the age of 78. She was born Friday, May 21, 1943 in Desloge, Missouri. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Clarence (Tiny) and Virginia (Jenny) Cramp; step- son Robert Ward and grandparents, Augusta (Gus) and Ada Cramp. Barbara is...
Terri Jo Farley
Nov 29, 2021
Terri Jo Farley, age 71, of Desloge passed away Monday, November 29, 2021. She was born on Friday, February 24, 1950 in St. Louis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hershal and Nell (Gardner) Parks; spouse, Jack Farley; and son, David Farley.
Terri Jo is survived by her daughter, Patricia Hernandez and husband Gustavo; seven grandchildren, Maggie, Isabella,...
Karl Helms
Nov 29, 2021
Karl Russell Helms, age 83, of Desloge, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was born on Thursday, October 20, 1938, in Hopewell to the late Edward Lee and Mary Ellen (Fromm) Helms. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Janice “Gwen” (Twomey) Helms; sister, Dixie...
Dennis "Denny" Wayne Eaton
Nov 27, 2021
Dennis “Denny” Wayne Eaton, age 69, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at St. Anthony’s Mercy South Hospital. Denny was born on Sunday, August 17, 1952 in Farmington, MO to the late Roy Winford and Mildred Marie (Hughes) Eaton. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his siblings, Marilyn Duncan and David Eaton. ...
Lisa Strauser
Nov 27, 2021
Lisa Strauser, 57, of Brevard, North Carolina, formerly of Bonne Terre, passed away November 27, 2021. She was born January 14, 1964, in Bonne Terre, to Ronald Strauser and Cynthia Foshee. Lisa was an avid animal lover.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Earl and Hilda Foshee; paternal grandmother, Lucille Strauser.
Lisa is survived by...
Rebecca Jane Lee
Nov 27, 2021
Rebecca Jane Lee of Belleview, Missouri passed away November 27, 2021, at her residence at the age of 53 years. She was born February 27, 1968, in Fredericktown, Missouri the daughter of the late Donald Eugene and Clara Jean (Crump) Cox. On March 7, 1998, she was united in marriage to Joseph Patrick Lee who survives. Also surviving are her...
Mary Lowese Rouse-Brown
Nov 27, 2021
Mary Lowese Rouse Brown of Arcadia, Missouri passed away November 27, 2021, in Farmington, Missouri at the age of 83 years. She was born October 27, 1938, in Flushing, Michigan the daughter of the late Calvin F. and Beth Hand (Case) House. On March 31, 1956, she was united in marriage to Cecil "Duane" Rouse who preceded her in death...
Dorothy Jane Bartlett
Nov 27, 2021
Dorothy (Arnold) Bartlett, age 76, of Park Hills, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Country Meadows. She was born on Monday, May 14, 1945 in Horine, MO to the late Joseph and Matilda (Boyer) Arnold. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Robert “Bob” Bartlett; a son Allen Lee Bartlett; and eight of her sibling
Dorothy...
Frank Beard
Nov 25, 2021
Franklin Beard, 61, of Bismarck, passed away November 25, 2021, at Jefferson Mercy in Festus. He was born January 4, 1960, in Poplar Bluff, to the late Leroy and Wanda Ann (Morris) White. Frank was an amazing father and husband. His family was everything to him! There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for his wife, kids, grandkids or his Hoover...
Diane Williams
Nov 25, 2021
Diane DeClue Williams, former St. Francois County Health Center Director, North County School Board President, and North County Elementary School Nurse, died on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2021 at the The Sheridan at Laurier Park Retirement Community in St. Louis, MO.
A 1958 Bonne Terre High School graduate, Diane received her RN degree from Barnes Hospital School of Nursing in...
Kenny Basler
Nov 25, 2021
Kenny Basler, 53, of Bonne Terre, passed away November 25, 2021, at Mercy South in St. Louis. He was born December 26, 1967, in Fredericktown, to the late Russell and Ruth Naomi (Miller) Basler. Kenny was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills and was an avid outdoorsman. Kenny enjoyed many outdoor activities with his sons, such...
Norman Hardin
Nov 24, 2021
Norman Hardin, 95, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Bonne Terre, passed away November 24, 2021, at Ratliff Care Center. He was born September 3, 1926, in Mountain Grove, to the late Grover Cleveland and Iva Ann (Weber) Hardin. He attended Flat River Church of God and retired from Missouri Pacific Railroad after 30 years. He proudly served his country in...
Sandra Cook
Nov 23, 2021
Sandra D. Cook, 83, of Desloge passed away November 23, 2021 at Country Meadows Nursing Home in Park Hills. She was born October 28, 1938 in Flat River to the late T.J. and May (Smallen) LaBrot. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Park Hills. Sandra was an animal lover, especially her horses and cats. She also...
Karen Queen
Nov 22, 2021
Karen Queen, 52, of Park Hills, passed away November 22, 2021, at her home. She was born July 11, 1969, in Farmington, to Joseph McClanahan and Mary (Byers) Gilbert. She was a member of the Dogwood Church. Karen enjoyed playing with her grandchildren, who were the light of her life and playing Bingo.
She was preceded in death by...
