Obituaries

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

Carrol Cole

Carrol Cole

Nov 10, 2021

          Carrol Cole, 72, of Leadwood, passed away November 10, 2021.  He was born October 31, 1949, in Bonne Terre, to the late Noah Riley and Zetta Stella (Glore) Cole.  Carrol enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing, but most of all, spending time with his family and friends.  His pride and joy were his grandchildren.

          He was preceded in death by...

Vickie Degonia

Vickie Degonia

Nov 10, 2021

          Vickie Degonia, 65, of Fredericktown, passed away November 10, 2021, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis.  She was born January 12, 1956, in Dexter, to the late Ulis Ray and Kathleen Yvonne (Reeves) Wineman.  She was a member of Grace Way Ministries.  Vickie was also the proud owner of Patches and Pigtails Childcare in Bonne Terre.  She treated...

Kevin Noby Laplant

Kevin Noby Laplant

Nov 8, 2021

Kevin Noby LaPlant, age 56 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on September 20, 1965, in St. Louis to Oby and Sandra (Neels) LaPlant. On March 19, 1983, he was united in marriage to Missy Vishino, she survives at the home. Other survivors include his children – Amber Goad...

Pauline "Polly" Marie Hollie

Pauline "Polly" Marie Hollie

Nov 8, 2021

Pauline Marie Hollie, known to most as "Polly" of Arcadia, Missouri passed away at her residence on November 8, 2021, at the age of 97 years. She was born January 19, 1924, in Harvel, Illinois to the late Charles Frederick and Ellis Marie (Paul) Ehrlich. On February 3, 1945, she was united in marriage to Edward Glen Hollie who preceded...

Patricia Welker

Patricia Welker

Nov 8, 2021

          Patricia Welker, 75, of Park Hills, passed away November 8, 2021, at Parkland Health Center South.  She was born February 7, 1946, in Bonne Terre, to the late Everett Jack and Yvetta Velva (Bader) Hughes.  Patricia was a member of the First Church of God in Leadwood and worked as a department manager at Desloge Wal-Mart for more than 20...

Tim Stanley

Tim Stanley

Nov 7, 2021

      Timothy “Tim” Colin Stanley, age 62, of Bonne Terre, passed away at his residence on Sunday, November 7, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Saturday, January 31, 1959, in Cape Girardeau. Tim was a yard supervisor with County Materials for over 20 years. He enjoyed dirt track racing, fishing, hunting and picking on his grandkids.

       He...

Barbara Roselie Hennen

Barbara Roselie Hennen

Nov 5, 2021

Barbara Roselie Hennen, age 76 passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021, at her home in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on January 1, 1945, in Fredericktown to John Kurtis and Rosella (Hogue) Phillips. On April 29, 1961, in St. Louis, Missouri she was united in marriage to William Fred Hennen, "Bill" he survives at the home. Other survivors include:...

Gloria Jean Stewart

Gloria Jean Stewart

Nov 4, 2021

Gloria Stewart, 78, of Park Hills passed away November 4, 2021 at Country Meadows in Park Hills. She was born October 1, 1943 in St. Louis, MO to the late Harry and Charlotte (Murphy) Barnes. 

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Stewart; two sons, Joseph Stewart, Jr. and Thomas Stewart;...

Shirley Cramp

Shirley Cramp

Nov 4, 2021

           Shirley Ann Cramp, age 88, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Parkland Heath Center in Farmington. She was born on Saturday, May 27, 1933 in Flat River. 

           She was preceded in death by her parents; Ray and Lula Cowan; spouse, Clyde “Sonny” Jerome Cramp; son, Jeff Cramp; one brother, one sister and niece. She attended...

Ronald James Martin

Ronald James Martin

Nov 3, 2021

Ronald James Martin, age 78, of Bonne Terre, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021, in St. Louis, Missouri. Ronald was born on, July 3, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri to late Elmer and Juanita (Richardson) Martin.

Ron was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  He enjoyed fishing, shooting pool, fast cars, music and spending time with his family.

He...

Eugene Leroy Wigger

Eugene Leroy Wigger

Nov 3, 2021

Eugene LeRoy Wigger of Farmington passed away November 3, 2021 at his residence at the age of 94. He was born October 13, 1927 in Farmington to the late Howard and Katie (Wiles) Wigger. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Wigger in infancy and Earl Wigger.

Eugene proudly served his country...

James Edward Bell

James Edward Bell

Nov 1, 2021

James Edward Bell James Edward Bell , age 94, formerly of Terre Du Lac, Missouri died November 1, 2021, at Meadowbrook Residential Care in Pilot Knob, Missouri. He was born in Black, Missouri in northern Reynolds County to the late Andrew George and Juanita Irene (nee Arisman) Bell on June 12, 1927. James attended a one room school at Edge...

Daniel Carl Butler

Daniel Carl Butler

Nov 1, 2021

Daniel “Danny” Carl Butler age 63, of Bonne Terre, MO, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021. He was born on Thursday, October 2, 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri to late Carl Edward and Freida Jean Butler.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Dennis E Butler and sister Linda D Butler.

Danny is survived...

Acy Edward Ballew

Acy Edward Ballew

Oct 29, 2021

To view video click on tribute wall Acy Edward Ballew, age 94 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021, at the Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Center in Fredericktown. He was born on December 3, 1926, in Zion, Missouri to James Daniel "JD" and Louella (Burns) Ballew. On October 2, 1954, in Womack, Missouri he was united in marriage...

Michael Jason Stevens

Michael Jason Stevens

Oct 29, 2021

          Jason Stevens, 40, of Leadwood, passed away October 29, 2021.  He was born August 26, 1981, in Farmington, to Richard and Sherry Stevens, Sr.  Jason was a 2000 graduate of West County High School  and worked at S.R.G. Global. He loved cooking, gardening, hunting, his family, but most of all, his nieces and nephews.  Jason never met a stranger and...

Betty Jo Lasley

Betty Jo Lasley

Oct 29, 2021

 

Betty Jo Lasley of Affton Missouri entered into eternal rest on October 29, 2021. She was born in Shannon County, September 14, 1924 to the late Lee and Minerva (Sartin) Young.  In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Don H. Lasley.  One brother, Lee Young, Jr also preceded her in...

Darrel Mauer

Darrel Mauer

Oct 29, 2021

          Darrel Mauer, 83, of Farmington, passed away October 29, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born June 23, 1938, in Wahpeton, ND, to the late Edward and Viola (Hoefs) Mauer and served in the United States Coast Guard.  Darrel retired from Kroger Grocery Store after 30 years.  He loved fishing, riding motorcycles, watching Nascar or...

Lorna Politte

Lorna Politte

Oct 28, 2021

 

Parkland Loses “Mom”

Lorna Aifaatu Politte, of Park Hills, beloved wife of Charles “Lefty” Politte, passed away on October 28, 2021 at the age of 83.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Beryl Wilson and Satele Uoka Faga Momoisea, a brother, Sefo Momoisea, and granddaughter, Kiera Politte. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Charles,...

Charles "Chuck" Benoist

Charles "Chuck" Benoist

Oct 28, 2021

          Chuck Benoist, 88, of Bonne Terre, passed away October 28, 2021, at his home surrounded by the ones he loved.  He was born July 14, 1933, in Irondale, to the late John and Eva Mae (Yates) Benoist. Chuck was a member of the Primrose Baptist Church and past Exalted Ruler of Mineral Area Elks and was a charter member.  He...

Daniel Brown

Daniel Brown

Oct 27, 2021

          Daniel Brown, 78, of St. Clair, passed away October 27, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.  He was born June 4, 1943, in Washington County, to Julius and Ruby (Harper) Brown.  Daniel is a member of the Sullivan Worship Center.  He was also a member of Transit Union Local #788 Division and retired after 25 years from Bi-State...