Obituaries

Nov 11, 2023

Ben Jones, 87, of Belleville, IL, passed away November 11, 2023, at his residence. He was born August 21, 1936, in Okalona, Arkansas, to the late Clifford Lloyd and Jewel Mary (Hamilton) Jones.

Ben joined the Missouri National Guard in 1954, and served nine years, achieving the rank of Sgt. First Class. In November of 1956, he joined Union...

Nov 11, 2023

Dale Grace, 65 of Bonne Terre passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at his residence surround by his loved ones. He was born Wednesday, May 28, 1958 in Potosi, Missouri, to the late Opal (Wilson) Grace. He liked classic cars, especially hot rods, going fishing, but most of all being with his family.

Dale is survived by his significant other,...

Nov 10, 2023

Benjamin Michael Merritt, 34, of Barnhart, died on November 10, 2023, after being tragically murdered in a road rage incident. Benjamin, known as “Benny” or “Ben”, was born January 11, 1989, and proudly celebrated five years of sobriety on August 15, 2023. He was living his best life, managing his landscape and lawncare business, and lovingly raising two beautiful children...

Nov 10, 2023

Nov 9, 2023

Katie Young, 32, of Bonne Terre, passed away November 9, 2023, surrounded by ones she loved. Katie was born November 30, 1990, in St. Louis, to Alan and Kimberly (Smith) Gibson. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bonne Terre as well as a member of the North County Class of 2009 and their Valedictorian. Katie spent...

Nov 8, 2023

Leamay LaPlant, age 102, of Desloge, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Camelot Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born on Tuesday, March 22, 1921, in Elvins, to the late Peter and Mary Virginia (Goverau) Sirclum. Leamay was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills. She loved traveling to any destination, having her...

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Nov 6, 2023

Rose Kunkleman, 89, of Bismarck, passed away November 6, 2023, at Georgian Gardens in Potosi. She was born November 29, 1933, in Piggott, Arkansas, to the late Steve and Avis (Burck) Taylor. Rose was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bismarck. She enjoyed quilting, working in her vegetable garden and spending time with her daughter and late sister...

Nov 5, 2023

Nov 5, 2023

Maxine (Turner) Lashley, age 77, of Irondale, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, November 5, 2023. She was born on Friday, November 30, 1945, in Salem to the late Paul and Mable (Montgomery) Turner.

In addition to her parents, Maxine was preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Bailey, brothers, Larry and Eddie...

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Nov 2, 2023

Frank Lee Aldridge, 75, of Park Hills, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Georgia Gardens Nursing Center in Potosi. He was born Saturday, September 18, 1949, in St. Louis County. Frank enjoyed the outdoors, nature, fishing, and hunting, but most importantly was spending time with his family and being Pops to his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by...

Nov 2, 2023

Sam Weir, 74 of Potosi passed away at his home surrounded by family Wednesday, November 2, 2023. He was born Monday, August 1, 1949 in Bonne Terre, Missouri, to the late George Weir and Candacy (Sweet) Weir. Sam was raised Baptist. Sam was a construction worker in his younger days. One of Sam’s hobbies was going to flea markets. He...

Nov 1, 2023

Bud Sparks, 81, of Farmington, formally of Desloge, passed away November 1, 2023, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born September 8, 1942, in Bonne Terre, to the late V.A. and Dorothy (Richards) Sparks. He attended the First Baptist Church in DeLassus. Bud enjoyed riding his Harley, but most of all, spending time with his children,...

Oct 31, 2023

Oct 30, 2023

Donald E. Hawkins, Sr. 86, of Bonne Terre passed away October 30, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in St. Louis, MO on February 25, 1937 to the late Rollin Guy and Sarah (Huskey) Hawkins. Don had began his 70 year career in the grocery business as a teenager working for National Food Stores...

Oct 30, 2023

Ida (Dawson) Taylor, 81, of Farmington passed away October 30, 2023, at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis. She was born June 23, 1942, in Farmington to the late Richard Lee and Alma Jeanette (Frazier) Dawson. She was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church in Farmington. She worked in the medical field until 2004. Ida was a very...