Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Glenna Tatum
Feb 26, 2025
Glenna Charlotte Tatum, 81, of Farmington passed away February 26, 2025 at Presbyterian Manor. She was born February 20, 1944 in Dexter, MO to the late Virgil Utah and Goldie Marie (Killian) Medlock. Glenna was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Farmington, where she enjoyed working in the library for many years. She was a former teacher...
Martha L. Lance
Feb 25, 2025
Martha Laryne Lance, formerly of Iron Mountain Lake, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on February 25, 2025, in New Castle, Indiana. Born on November 16, 1938, Martha lived a life marked by love for her family and a passion for the little joys that filled her days.
Martha was a woman of many pastimes. An avid reader and...
Clifford McLemore
Feb 25, 2025
Clifford McLemore, 70, of Farmington, passed away February 25, 2025, at Camelot Nursing Care Facility in Farmington. He was born August 23, 1954, in Gary, Indiana. Services pending under the direction of C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home Caldwell Chapel in Park Hills.
Carolyn Sue Dearing
Feb 25, 2025
Carolyn Sue Dearing, 75, of Fredericktown passed away February 25, 2025 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born April 18, 1949 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Carl Thompson, Sr. and Bobbie (Worrell) Thompson. Carolyn enjoyed watching science fiction shows and movies. She loved playing Uno, spinning, making candles and collecting owls.
In addition to her parents, she...
Gladys Marie Weems (Lemley)
Feb 25, 2025
Gladys Marie (Collinge) Weems (Lemley), 97, of Branson formerly Bonne Terre, left this life February 25, 2025, at her home surrounded by ones that loved her dearly. She was born February 5, 1928, in Emporia, KS, to the late Floyd and Edith (Scharenberg) Collinge. Gladys was one of five children.
Gladys married Bernell Weems December 11, 1948, and had four children,...
Earl David DeGonia
Feb 25, 2025
Earl David DeGonia, a beloved brother, father and grandpa, departed this life on February 25, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on October 5, 1950, in Pond Creek, Missouri, Earl lived a life full of purpose, laughter, and an unwavering commitment to his family and community.
Earl, proudly served in the United States Army, where he spent time in Germany...
Pamela Friday
Feb 24, 2025
Pamela F. Friday, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on February 24, 2025, in Bonne Terre. Born on August 2, 1943, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Pamela was a grounding force in her community and a heartwarming presence in the lives of countless students and family members. Pamela dedicated her career to education, lovingly guiding first graders at...
Michael Anthony Krus
Feb 22, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael Anthony Krus, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left this world peacefully on February 22, 2025, at the age of 59. Born on May 13, 1965, in Granite City Illinois, to Jerome “Jerry” and Mary Ann (Kientzy) Krus, Sr. Michael was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne...
Barry "Bo" Light
Feb 19, 2025
Barry “Bo” Allen Light, 70, of Desloge, passed away February 19, 2025, at Parkland Hospital North in Bonne Terre. He was born October 10, 1954, in St. Louis, to the late Doyle and Jackie (Marin) Light.
Bo worked his entire life as a machinist, retiring after 30 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his...
Alberta "Deek" Penberthy
Feb 17, 2025
Alberta Sue Penberthy, also known as “Deek” or "Bert," passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, in Park Hills, at the age of 75. She was born on Tuesday, November 29, 1949, in St. Louis to the late Robert Albert and Suzie May (Stone) Brazel.
Alberta was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills. For over 30 years,...
Brandon Joseph Klinkhardt
Feb 16, 2025
With aching hearts & teary eyes, we want to share with you, the unexpected passing of Brandon Joseph Klinkhardt. He is better known to his buddies, friends and acquaintances as ‘Klink’. Klink passed away on February 16, 2025, at his home at the young age of 43. He was born October 9, 1981, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis,...
Wilma Brenon
Feb 15, 2025
Wilma D. Brenon of Farmington (formerly of Bonne Terre) passed away February 15, 2025, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center at the age of 91. She was born April 8, 1933, in Stanton, Alabama. Wilma enjoyed sewing and gardening, but most of all, she loved taking care of her family. She volunteered with local 4-H clubs and Girl Scout troops when...
Samuel Thomas Asher
Feb 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Samuel T. Asher, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, on February 14, 2025, in Farmington. Samuel, known affectionately as “Sam” to those who knew him, Sam was born on August 10, 1945 to the late Ruby Campbell.
A proud veteran of the United States Army, His dedication to service was...
Kathryn L. Green
Feb 14, 2025
Our beloved mother, Kathryn Green passed away February 14, 2025, at Presbyterian Manor surrounded by family at the age of 84. Kathryn was born April 4, 1940 in Redford, MO to the late Emil and Dorothy (Martin) Allen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Winfred Darrell Green; two brothers, Leo...
John King
Feb 13, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Nathan King, affectionately known as "Big John," who left us on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the age of 59. He was born on Wednesday, May 12, 1965, in St. Louis, to the late Daniel Christopher and Bonnie Sue (Dace) King.
Big John dedicated his life to his family...
Darrel Lamar Hamman
Feb 11, 2025
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Darrel Lamar Hamman, who left us on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the age of 57. Darrel was born on Wednesday, September 20, 1967 born to Fred L. and Janet F. (Wilson) Hamman in Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Darrel was preceded in death by his father Fred Hamman; son, Anthony Hamman; grandparents, Willam and...
James Lee Eaton, Jr.
Feb 9, 2025
It is with heavy heart we announce the passing of Jim Eaton, February 9, 2025, at the age of 84. He was born January 11, 1941, in Bonne Terre, to the late James and Lillie (Horn) Eaton. He spent his entire life supporting and improving the town and surrounding area of Bonne Terre. He graduated from Desloge High School in...
Carl Aubuchon Jr
Feb 9, 2025
Carl Aubuchon, Jr. “Butch”, age 69, of Bonne Terre, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus. He was born on Thursday, December 22, 1955, in St. Louis to the late Carl Herbert Aubuchon, Sr. and Reva Delores (Carnahan) Aubuchon.
Carl was a Boy Scout leader for 38 years, a youth director for 20 years and...
Jack Taylor
Feb 8, 2025
Jack Nations Taylor, 86, of Desloge, Missouri, passed away on February 8, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 4, 1938, in Caruthersville, Missouri, Jack lived a life full of purpose, passion, and devotion to his loved ones and his community.
A proud alumnus who earned a master’s degree, Jack dedicated over three decades of his...
Marvin E. House
Feb 8, 2025
Marvin House, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, recent great-great-grandfather and friend, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus at the age of 94. He was born on Friday, August 29, 1930, in Bonne Terre to the late Lewis Edward and Ada Ann (Eaves) House.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his...
