Obituaries

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

Travis John Harmon

Travis John Harmon

Oct 26, 2021

Travis Harmon, 46, of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away, Tuesday October 26, 2021 at his residence in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. He was born Thursday, January 9, 1975 to John Kaufman and Marleen Johnston

Travis is survived by his wife, Lacie Harmon, mother; Marleen (Welch) Johnston and step-father Richard Johnston, children; Justin, Carlee and Kenadee Harmon, grandchild; Skylar Harmon, brother; Andy...

Louis Maxwell Graham

Louis Maxwell Graham

Oct 26, 2021

Louis Maxwell “Max” Graham of Libertyville, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Parc Prōvence, Creve Coeur, MO, at the age of 91. Max was born February 4, 1930, in Libertyville, MO, to the late Raymond “R.C.” and Antonia (Detring) Graham.  Max was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Alta “Ruth” (Douglas) Graham and an infant...

Jimmy Cunningham

Jimmy Cunningham

Oct 25, 2021

          Jimmy Cunningham, 67, of Farmington, passed away peacefully, October 25, 2021, at his home, surrounded by the ones that loved him.  He was born August 28, 1954, in Bonne Terre, to Jack and Sadie Irene (Hall) Cunningham.  Jimmy was a member of the Elvins Masonic Ionic Lodge as well as the Shriners and Elks Lodge of Farmington. 

          He was...

Bobbie Jo Hinkle

Bobbie Jo Hinkle

Oct 24, 2021

     Bobbie Jo Hinkle, age 84, of Farmington, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Scenic Nursing & Rehab Center in Herculaneum. She was born on Friday, February, 12, 1937, in Union City, Tennessee.  She enjoyed going fishing and watching the St. Louis Cardinals.

     Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Nellie (Gray) Gilton, husband, Herbert Keith Hinkle;...

Ernest "Lenny" Boyer

Ernest "Lenny" Boyer

Oct 24, 2021

     Ernest “Lenny” Boyer, 64 of Bonne Terre, passed away at South Brook Nursing Home in Farmington, Sunday, October 24, 2021, He was born Wednesday, February 27, 1957 in Washington County, to the late Charles and Alfredia (DeClue) Boyer.

     Lenny was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Manuel “Marty” Boyer and Bobby Boyer.

     He is survived by his wife...

Florence Kramer

Florence Kramer

Oct 22, 2021

          Florence Kramer, 95, of Bonne Terre, passed away October 22, 2021, at Fieser Nursing Home in Fenton.  She was born November 10, 1925, in Mount Olive, Illinois, to the late Max and Louise (Kramer) Scheller.  Florence was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Park Hills and past President of LWML.  When she resided in Lake Timberline, she was...

Leona McDowell

Leona McDowell

Oct 22, 2021

Leona L. McDowell, 83, of Bonne Terre passed away October 22, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born August 30, 1938 in French Village to the late Leonard E. and Evelyn G. (Hall) Carron.  Leona worked at Good Earth and Product Supply for 42 years and enjoyed quilting and painting in her spare time.  

In addition to her...

Kim House

Kim House

Oct 21, 2021

          Kim House, 63, of Park Hills, passed away October 21, 2021, at her home.  She was born January 26, 1958, in St. Louis, to the late Dorothy (Howell) Puckett, and raised by her late grandmother, Gertrude Howell.  Kim dedicated her life to her family and enjoyed raising and taking care of them.  In her spare time, she loved the beach...

Robert Earl Snow Sr.

Robert Earl Snow Sr.

Oct 20, 2021

Robert Snow, 78, of De Soto passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Mercy Jefferson. He was born Wednesday, December 30, 1942 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to the late Wallace and Dorothy (Howe) Snow. He was also preceded in death his brother, Richard T. Snow.

Robert enjoyed watching sports he was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and Nascar. He was...

Joyce Ramsey

Joyce Ramsey

Oct 20, 2021

          Joyce Ramsey, 72, of Herculaneum, passed away October 20, 2021, at Mercy Jefferson.  She was born September 28, 1949, in Belleville, Illinois, to the late Madison “Matt” Ramsey and Eva (Hodge ) Ramsey.  Joyce enjoyed working word search puzzles. 

          She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, James Claywell, Patrick Claywell, Thomas (Glenda) Ramsey and Pleasant R. Ramsey;...

Clarence A. Nash

Clarence A. Nash

Oct 18, 2021

Clarence A. Nash of Ironton, Missouri passed away in Potosi, Missouri on October 18, 2021, at the age of 67 years. He was born on June 20, 1954, to the late Kelly and Francis Marie (Ford) Nash. Clarence is survived by his brother, Charles "Rusty" Nash of Festus, Missouri; three sisters: Ellen Green of Ironton, Missouri; Etta Nash of Ironton,...

Shirley Langley

Shirley Langley

Oct 18, 2021

          Shirley Langley, 86, of Park Hills, passed away October 18, 2021, at Camelot Nursing Center in Farmington.  She was born August 23, 1935, in Esther, to the late Leo and Blanche (Kennon) McWilliams.  She graduated from Esther High School in the class of 1953, and was proud to be an Esther Pirate.  Shirley attended the Gumbo Church of God.  She...

Peggy Jean Browers

Peggy Jean Browers

Oct 18, 2021

Peggy Jean Browers of Ironton, Missouri passed away on October 18, 2021, at the age of 73 years. She was born on December 12, 1947, in Graniteville, Missouri to the late Lawnie and Zella "Marie" (Volner) Barton. On December 30, 1967, she was united in marriage to Ronald Browers I, who survives and resides in Ironton, Missouri. Peggy is survived...

Irma Ruth Mccord

Irma Ruth Mccord

Oct 16, 2021

         Irma Ruth McCord, 90, of Farmington, MO died Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Camelot Nursing home in Farmington. She was born September 17, 1931 in Flat River, MO.

          Irma taught school at Athena Elementary at DeSoto School District for 26 years. She retired in 1993 as Assistant Principal. She enjoyed travel, fishing, reading and cooking for friends and family; Dear...

Robert Dale Bannister

Robert Dale Bannister

Oct 15, 2021

          Robert Dale Bannister, 62, of Farmington, passed away Friday October 15, 2021, at Barnes Jewish-Siteman in St. Louis.  He was born Wednesday March 1, 1959, in Farmington, to Robert Edward and Clara Bonnell (Worthy) Bannister.  He was preceded in death by his father Robert Edward Bannister.

          Dale is survived by his wife, Sandra Fay (Whitehead) Bannister; two daughters, Tammy Dawn...

Barbara Ellen Jaster

Barbara Ellen Jaster

Oct 14, 2021

Barbara “Barb” Jaster, age 61, of St. Louis, Missouri passed away, Thursday, October 14, 2021, at her residence in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on Friday, April 22, 1960, in Easton Pennsylvania, to Leroy and Claire (Stout) Jaster. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Dennis Jaster, and brother-in-law Paul Grimwood.

Barb loved...

Richard "Rick" Edward Whaley, Sr.

Richard "Rick" Edward Whaley, Sr.

Oct 14, 2021

Richard” Rick” Edward Whaley, Sr., age 73, of Park Hills, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at his residence.  Rick was born on Friday, May 28, 1948, in Bonne Terre, to the late, Harold & Christine (Raymo) Whaley. He worked at Dolomite in Bonne Terre for 30 years where he retired. He then drove a school bus and was custodian...

Helen Marie Turner

Helen Marie Turner

Oct 13, 2021

Helen Marie Turner, formerly of Ironton, Missouri passed away on October 13, 2021, at the age of 94 years. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 17, 1927, to the late George and Alma (McClurg) Thompson. On November 19, 1944, she was united in marriage to James "Jake" Turner who preceded her in death on March 28, 1998....

Delena Faith Light

Delena Faith Light

Oct 13, 2021

Delena "Faith" Light of Ironton, Missouri passed away on October 13, 2021, at the age of 60 years. She was born on August 15, 1961, to the late Thomas and Gladys (Gaston) Owens. On June 17, 1977, she was united in marriage to Delmar "Paul" Light, Sr. who survives and resides in Ironton, Missouri. Faith is survived by her son,...

Darlene J. Harter

Darlene J. Harter

Oct 13, 2021

              Darlene Harter, 83, of Nixa passed away October 13, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield.  She was born December 21, 1937 in Van Buren to the late Wilbert and Dora (Sears) Tilley. She was preceded in death by her parents; one  brother, Wilbert “Junior” Tilly, Jr.;  and one sister, Shirley Womack.

               Darlene is survived by her children; Cynthia Lipp, Troy...