Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Patricia "Diane" Politte
Nov 2, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Diane Politte,68, of Bonne Terre, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, who departed this life on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Born on Tuesday, November 29, 1955 in Bonne Terre. Diane was a compassionate soul whose kindness touched the lives of all who had the privilege...
Blanche White
Nov 1, 2024
Blanche White, age 84, of Park Hills, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024, at Camelot Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born on Wednesday, March 13, 1940, in Esther to the late Burlon and Pearl (McCutcheon) Jenkerson.
She was a former assembly worker at Bussman, where she worked diligently for many years. Blanche found solace in her faith and was...
Ron L. McWilliams
Nov 1, 2024
Ron McWilliams, 86, of Desloge, passed away November 1, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born May 27, 1938, in Esther to the late Paul Vernon and Opal Louise (Umfleet) McWilliams. Ronald was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge, in Desloge.
He was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Charlean (Wilkinson) McWilliams; one...
Billy Stricklin
Oct 31, 2024
William Joseph “Billy” Stricklin, 42, of Farmington passed away October 31, 2024. He was born March 4, 1982 in Farmington. Billy enjoyed hosting events in which he could showcase his love for grilling. He enjoyed online gaming and especially playing the card game, Magic the Gathering. He was a hard worker who always felt he should be doing more. He...
Cora Faye Anderson
Oct 26, 2024
Cora Faye (McDermott) Anderson, age 80, of Farmington, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at her residence surrounded by family. She was born August 15, 1944, in Charleston, MO to the late Richard and Tommie (Carson) McDermott. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Anderson, Sr.; brothers, Charlie McDermott (Anna) and...
Norman Steven Grooms
Oct 24, 2024
Norman Steven Grooms, born on December 13, 1945, in St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on October 24, 2024, at Autumn Meadows Nursing Center in Cahokia, Illinois. A proud veteran, Norman served his country honorably in the United States Army. His commitment to service was mirrored in his strong involvement as a Mason, where he found camaraderie and purpose among his...
Bill Bonacker
Oct 24, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Bonacker on October 24, 2024, at the age of 75. William, known to many as Bill, left this world surrounded by his family.
He was born March 27, 1949, to the late Harold and Jean (Sieckman) Bonacker. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Michael Bonacker; brother-in-law,...
Betty Mae Wright
Oct 24, 2024
Betty (Schaefer) Wright, age 84, of Fredericktown, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on Wednesday, June 12, 1940, in Fredericktown. She was born to the late Leslie “Les” and Myrtle Mae (Perry) Schaefer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Casey;...
Opal West
Oct 24, 2024
Opal Mae West, 86, of Farmington, peacefully passed away on October 24, 2024, just shy of her 87th birthday. She was born on November 4, 1937, in Ironton, MO, to the late Harmon and Fern (Wren) Swaringim. A long-time devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Ironton, and later the First Baptist Church of Farmington, Opal's faith was a...
Theron Dale Bess
Oct 23, 2024
Theron Bess, a beloved member of the East Bonne Terre Church, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Bonne Terre, MO, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Thursday, August 17, 1950, to the late Goldman and Viola (Richardson) Bess.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his in-laws Lilburn and Mary Eckhoff; granddaughter, Alexea...
Earl "Gene" Eugene Hays
Oct 22, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Earl "Gene" Hays, a beloved member of the Bonne Terre, MO community. He was born on Saturday, December 11, 1943 in St. Louis, to the late Earl and Laura Gertrude (Talley) Hays. Eugene passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. His dedication to his...
Doris Sisk
Oct 21, 2024
Doris Sisk, 80, of Farmington, passed away October 21, 2024, at Mercy South in St. Louis. She was born January 14, 1944, in Esther, to the late Dorsey and Fern (Helms) Bay. Doris was of Baptist faith and worked as a beautician in the Farmington area while also owning All Aboard Play and Learn Daycare in Park Hills, for more...
Howard "Sonny" Hill, Jr.
Oct 16, 2024
Howard Paul Hill Jr. passed away October 16, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Festus, He was born April 22, 1967, to Barbara and Howard Hill.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Tamara Hill Hovis; grandparents, Alonzo and Hazel Swearingen, and James O. and Maudie Pinkley.
Sonny is survived by his children, Kerstain, and Andrew; brothers, Bryan Hill and Timothy...
Erik Edward Caples
Oct 16, 2024
Erik “MacGuyver” Caples, 49, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024, peacefully at his home with his wife by his side. He was born on Tuesday, May 20, 1975, in St. Louis. He was preceded in death by his dad, Robert “Bob” Caples.
Erik's life was marked by selflessness and dedication. After working on his family's hog farm during his...
Ralph Nichols
Oct 13, 2024
Ralph Stuart Nichols passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at St Dominic's Hospital in Jackson Mississippi. Ralph lived a full and vibrant life that touched the lives of so many people through the years.
Starting as a young child Ralph loved the outdoors and continued enjoying that passion throughout his life. He was a very avid hunter and fisherman. Whether...
Brenda Holland
Oct 13, 2024
Brenda Joyce Holland, a beloved homemaker formerly of Crystal City, MO and most recently Farmington, MO, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Camelot Skilled Nursing Center. She was born on Saturday, July 27, 1963, in St. Louis to the late Willie Bob and Mildred “Mickey” Joyce (Brown) Lee and was raised in Cahokia, IL. In addition to her...
John Stam
Oct 12, 2024
John (Johnny) Michael Stam of Farmington passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2024. He was born on September 15, 1946, to the late John Henry Ward Stam and Nellie (Howell) Stam. John spent 31 years with the St. Louis County Department of Highways and Traffic where he worked as an engineering technician. In addition, he was previously employed...
Don Brown
Oct 11, 2024
Donald Ray Brown, 92, of Farmington passed away October 11, 2024. He was born October 8, 1932, in Shreveport, LA to the late Jessie Leo and Annie Bell (Formby) Brown. Don was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Farmington who loved to read his Bible.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two...
Pamela "Pam" Schwartz
Oct 10, 2024
Pam Schwartz, age 72, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at her residence. She was born on Monday, March 17, 1952, in Marceline, Missouri to Charles Richard and Alice Pauline (Flickinger) Slaughter.
Pam was preceded in death by her father, Charles Slaughter, loving husband, Robert “Bob” Schwartz.
Pam dedicated her life to her community working for the...
Jerald "Jerry" Wayne Ashby
Oct 10, 2024
Jerry Ashby, 78, of Park Hills, passed away October 10, 2024, at his residence. He was born October 27, 1945, in Bonne Terre to the late Leland and Verlene (Grimes) Ashby.
Jerry enjoyed camping, hunting, and was an avid gun collector. He was a life member of Local 513 of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Patron member of the NRA,...
