Obituaries

Dec 22, 2023

Alice Pierce, 91, of Farmington, passed away peacefully, December 22, 2023, at Presbyterian Manor. She was born, September 21, 1932, in Leadwood, to the late Lemuel and Omah (Wells) Morris. Alice worked as an LPN at the old Bonne Terre Hospital and Medical Arts Clinic in Farmington. In her younger years, she loved sewing, making cards and videos. Alice’s pride...

Dec 22, 2023

Thomas Sales, 83, of Farmington passed away December 22, 2023 in Farmington. He was born September 21, 1940 in Farmington to the late George Sanford and Sadie (Gibson) Sales.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sherry Ann (King) Sales; two sons, Michael Thomas and Mark Steven Sales; and sister, Sadie Irene Cunningham.

Thomas is survived by...

Dec 21, 2023

Reggie “Parts” Jaco, 49, of Farmington, passed away December 21, 2023, at his residence. He was born December 26, 1973, in Bonne Terre, to Vernon Jaco and Beverly (Snowdell) Miller. Reggie was a member of the Patriot Guard Riders and Vice President of Gunners Lemc of Southeast Missouri. He enjoyed riding his trike, fishing, hunting, doing community service projects and...

Dec 21, 2023

Patricia Anna Radford, age 69, of Park Hills, passed away on December 21, 2023. at Phelps County Hospital surrounded by her family. Patsy was a member of the First Baptist Church of Leadwood. Patsy was born in Bonne Terre, to the late Lee Rawson and Anna (Marler) Rawson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband...

Dec 20, 2023

Dec 20, 2023

Raymond Brewer, 53, of Bismarck, passed away December 20, 2023. He was born June 13, 1970, in Farmington, to the late Harold and Lucille (LaRose) Brewer. Raymond enjoyed fishing, St. Francois County Raceway and was an avid country music listener. He had a great sense of humor and loved spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by...

Dec 19, 2023

Dec 19, 2023

Billie Denton, 89, of Park Hills, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2023, at Country Meadows Nursing Home. She was born July 24, 1934, in Frankclay, to the late Arthur and Blanche (Watson) Lawson. Billie was a member of the Frankclay United Methodist Church where her husband preached for many years. She then became a member of the Leadwood United...

Dec 17, 2023

Barbara Ann (Tessereau) Black, 83, of Desloge, formerly of Farmington, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023, at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis. She was born the New Years Baby on January 1, 1940, to the late Harry Elmer and Neva Mildred (Pipkin) Tessereau, in Flat River. Barbara went to school in Esther, the class of 1957. She married...

Dec 14, 2023

Beautiful Life of Sandy Ernst

Sandra F. Ernst (aka Sandy) from Chesterfield, MO joined our heavenly Father on Thursday, December 14, 2023. She had a brief and courageous few weeks with an extremely aggressive cancer, was admitted to hospice care on December 12 and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She embraced her end of life...

Dec 14, 2023

Mary Kennon, beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023, at the age of 78. She was born on November 3, 1945, in Bonne Terre, to the late Thomas Melvin and Bertha Diana (Haney) Hayden. Mary resided in Desloge, for the majority of her life. Mary was also preceded by husband, Bob Kennon; siblings, Richard, Bertha,...

Dec 13, 2023

Dec 13, 2023

Daniel Aaron Wills, a beloved son, husband, devoted father, and cherished member of the community, passed away on December 13, 2023, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born on October 6, 1994, to Jim and Laura (Stuckmeyer) Wills.

Daniel was preceded in death by his best friend, Mark Lindsey; maternal grandmother, Patricia Stuckmeyer and uncle, Dave Keller

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Dec 11, 2023

Johnny Ray Ellis, 60, of Park Hills passed away Monday, December 11, 2023, at Georgian Gardens Nursing Facility in Potosi. Johnny was born Tuesday, August 27,1963, in St. Louis to the late Johnny R. and Carolyn (Thurman) Ellis. Johnny was a huge nascar fan. He liked collecting hot wheel cars, but most important to him was his family.

He...

Dec 8, 2023

Daniel Lawrence Storz, age 91, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2023, at Parkland South, surrounded by his loving family. Daniel was born on Monday, October 3, 1932 in St. Louis, MO to the late Leopold and Mary (Bailey) Storz. He was also preceded in death by his parents; son, Daniel Storz; brothers, Kenny and Leo Storz.

He...

Dec 8, 2023

Eddie Nipper, 59, of Park Hills, passed away December 8, 2023, at his residence in Park Hills. He was born June 5, 1964, in St. Louis, MO, to Billy J. and Cecelia (Stafford) Nipper. He was a member of the Hillsboro Christian Church. He loved working on cars, and tinkered on household items. His daughter, Chloe, was his best friend...

Dec 7, 2023

Hazel Blackwell, 79, of Irondale, passed away December 7, 2023, at her residence. She was born October 8, 1944, in Irondale, to the late Roy Warren Blackwell and Helen Marie (Marler) Tulley. Hazel was of Baptist faith and enjoyed crafting, quilting and collecting old kewpie dolls. She was employed for over 30 years as a seamstress at Melbourne Manufacturing Company...

Dec 5, 2023

Charles “Pete” Brewen, age 91, of Valles Mines, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Pete was born on Monday, October 31, 1932, in Elvins to the late Charles E. Brewen and Alice O. (Seal) Kiger.

Pete was a member of Silver Springs Baptist Church in Bonne Terre where he served as a Deacon, the United Auto Workers and...

Dec 4, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Allyson “Ally” Mary Lavigne, a beloved member of our community. Ally peacefully passed away at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis on December 4, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 6, 1956, in Pittsfield, MA, she was the cherished daughter of the late Robert Joseph...

Dec 1, 2023