Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Peggy Joann Benson
Dec 13, 2025
Peggy Joann Benson, 81, of Fredericktown, MO passed away December 13, 2025 at Stockhoff Nursing Home in Fredericktown. She was born March 10, 1944 in St. Francois County, MO to the late Ferman and Muralene (Lawrence) Walker. She found great joy in life’s simple pleasures, especially traveling on vacations throughout the South and spending meaningful time with her beloved family....
Norma Geneva Royer
Dec 13, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Norma Geneva Royer, who departed from this world peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the age of 88. Norma was born on Sunday, February 28, 1937, in Fredericktown to the late Joseph and Margaret (Barton) Griffith.
In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by her loving...
Thomas William Warren
Dec 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas William Warren, age 77, who died on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Thomas was born on Thursday, October 21, 1948, in Glover, Missouri to the late Alfred and Mary (Downs) Warren.
Known affectionately as Billy, Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Carol Ann (Mackley) Warren. They...
Lula Mae Reagan
Dec 11, 2025
Lula Mae (Wolfe) Reagan, 87, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born on Wednesday, August 31, 1938, to the late Robert Sylvester and Minnie Eva (Chitwood) Wolfe.
Lula loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed long car rides to local parks, watching for deer,...
Shirley Jo "Nan" Compton
Dec 10, 2025
Shirley Jo “Nan “Compton passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. She was born in Bonne Terre, Missouri, on Sunday, February 3, 1935, to the late Lee Edward and Wilma Ester (Pullen) Leftridge.
After 90 remarkable years in East Bonne Terre, Shirley, affectionately known throughout the community as “the mushroom lady,” passed away surrounded by love. Avid in...
Bonnie "BK" Lewis
Dec 9, 2025
Bonnie “BK” Lewis of Cape Girardeau, Missouri passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on Monday, January 20, 1947, in Denver, Colorado to the late Clifford John and Bonnie June (Lockhart) Vincent. BK worked as a receiving clerk for Wal-Mart for 30+years. She loved going to Cape First General Baptist Church in Cape...
Shawna Harkendorff
Dec 3, 2025
Shawna Harkendorff, 41, of Falls City, NE, passed away December 3, 2025 near Auburn, NE. She was born April 13, 1984 at Little Rock, AR to Larry and Brenda (Casteel) Green.
She married Bill Harkendorff on May 1, 2004 at Falls City and they later divorced in 2022.
Shawna was raised in Little Rock and graduated from Bryant High School in 2002...
Roger Dale Null Sr.
Dec 1, 2025
Roger Dale Null Sr., passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 72. born on May 6, 1953, in West Virginia, Roger is remembered as a devoted husband, father, and skilled baker, and a member of the Faith Cowboy Church Desloge.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Russell E. and Arizona (Day) Null; daughter, Sandy Wilson, brother,...
Denny Bible
Nov 30, 2025
Howard Dennis Bible, affectionately known as Denny, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born on Wednesday, November 22, 1939, in Flat River. Denny was one of eleven beloved children, born to the late John and Esther Naomi (Holley) Bible.
In addition to his parents, Denny was preceded in death by his siblings,...
George Dean McHenry
Nov 29, 2025
George Dean McHenry, 81, of Bonne Terre, Missouri, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025, at St. Louis de Greeff Hospice House. Born on Tuesday, January 4, 1944, George lived a life marked by hard work, dedication, and an unwavering love for his family.
As a devoted stockman for over 20 years at Kroger Grocery Store, he became a familiar and...
Judith Patricia Huff
Nov 28, 2025
Judith Patricia Huff, lovingly known as "Judie", passed away on November 28, 2025 at Parkland Medical Center.
Born on October 16, 1940, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, she was the daughter of the late Merton and Patricia (Riley) Latshaw.
Judie is survived by her daughter, Lisa Lampe of Pilot Knob, Missouri, and her brother, Wylie (Wally) Bunker of Culpeper, Virginia. She was preceded in...
Frederick "Jake" Schlick
Nov 28, 2025
USMC Lance Cpl. (Ret) Frederick Jake Schlick, age 87, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Prairie View Skilled Nursing in Bloomfield. Jake was born on Tuesday, March 11, 1947, to the late Frederick and Laverne (Sass) Schlick. Jake was born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey and served his country in the United States Marine Corps during...
Cletus Alan Pingel
Nov 28, 2025
Cletus Alan Pingel, 72, of Fredericktown passed away November 28, 2025. He was born April 29, 1953 in Perryville, MO to the late Eldon and JoDeen (Roberts) Pingel. Cletus was a member of the United Church of God of Cape Girardeau for most of his life. He was a deeply spiritual man who loved God and his church, finding strength...
Carolyn "Sue" Payne
Nov 25, 2025
Carolyn "Sue" Payne, 82, of Farmington, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Born on July 16, 1943, in Leadwood, she was the cherished daughter of the late Irvin and Pearl (Leach) Hackworth. Sue graduated from Leadwood High School and dedicated her life to being a devoted minister’s wife and...
Betty Jean Forshee
Nov 24, 2025
Betty Forshee, 90, of Park Hills, passed away November 24, 2025. She was born June 2, 1935, in Fredericktown, to the late Archie and Goldie Miller. Betty was a loving wife to Richard for 74 years and a loving mother, while being a stay-at-home mom, and raising her three sons.
In her younger years, Betty enjoyed sewing, reading, volleyball, bowling and...
Charlie Edgar Reagan
Nov 23, 2025
Charlie Edgar Reagan, 94, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born on July 14, 1931, in Reynolds County to the late William Henry and Artimissy Joanna Emmaline (Hasty) Reagan.
Charlie loved taking long walks in the woods and watching the wildlife. He had a special way with children...
Ruth Ann Hardesty
Nov 21, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ruth Hardesey, age 80, of Bonne Terre, Missouri, A beloved mother and mother in-law, who peacefully departed this life on Friday, November 21, 2025. Born on Saturday, December 2, 1944, to the late William and Muriel (Daniels) Harshbarger.
Ruth's spirit was woven into every quilt she crafted, every stitch she...
Anna Mae Townsend
Nov 18, 2025
Anna Mae Townsend, formerly of Arcadia, Missouri passed away November 18, 2025, in Moyock, North Carolina. She was born December 16, 1939, in Ironton, Missouri the daughter of the late Hosea Edgar and Violet Samantha (Upton) Vance.
On December 30, 1979, she was united in marriage with Welden Albert (Bert) Townsend who preceded her in death on December 5, 2008. This...
Louise Marie Adams
Nov 17, 2025
Louise Adams, 95, of Desloge, passed away peacefully at Stockhoff Nursing Home in Fredericktown surrounded by her three children. She was born January 25, 1930, in Fredericktown, to the late Walter and Nellie Simmons (Roach) Bebout. Louise and her late husband, James, joined the Esther Flat River, which is now Park Hills Church of Nazarene in 1963 where she made...
Norma Jean McCarver
Nov 17, 2025
Norma Jean (McDowell) McCarver, age 95, of Arcadia, Missouri passed away Monday, November 17, 2025, at her home. She was born Sunday, February 9, 1930, in Captains Creek, in Madison County, to the late Henry and Delma “Dollie” Mae (Francis) McDowell. She worked as a cook at several restaurants in the area. In her free time she enjoyed reading, cooking,...
