Obituaries

Aug 27, 2023

Judy Barron, 78, of Desloge, passed away August 27, 2023, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. She was born May 22, 1945, in Bonne Terre, to the late Wilmer and Elva Ruth (Stegall) Laws. Judy was also preceded in death by one brother-in law, George Bennett.

Judy is survived by two children, Gary Barron, Gail Johnson and husband Shane;...

Aug 25, 2023

Emily Mason, age 84, of Irondale, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington, surrounded by her family. She was born on Tuesday, June 27, 1939, in Brownsville, IN, to the late Lexie Lee Hollars and Hazel Gertrude (Evans) Whitaker. Emily served her country in The United States Air Force. She was a member of the...

Aug 24, 2023

Janet Marie (Mouser) Counts, age 81, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. Janet was born on Monday, June 8, 1942, in Bonne Terre to the late Leon and Dorothy (Sumpter) Mouser.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Rosener.

Janet was a homemaker and...

Aug 24, 2023

Aug 24, 2023

Aug 23, 2023

LeeRoy Calvert, age 79, of Bonne Terre passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. He was born on Saturday, October 23, 1943, in Bonne Terre to the late Clarence C. and Myrtle M. (Scott) Calvert, Jr.

LeeRoy was a 1961 graduate from Bonne Terre High School. In June of 1962, he signed...

Aug 22, 2023

Bob Civey, 81, of Bonne Terre, passed away August 22, 2023, at Meadowbrook in Pilot Knob. He was born the eldest son of Arthur “Paul” and Effie Laura (Williams) Civey, in St. Louis, January 23, 1942. Bob graduated from Valley High School in 1960 and continued his education at St. Louis University, graduating with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He...

Aug 22, 2023

Billy “Papi” Chamberlain, 62, of Farmington passed away August 22, 2023, at his residence. He was born December 22, 1960, in Boston, Massachusetts to the late William Henry Chamberlain II and Theresa J. (Adams) Chamberlain. Billy was a member of New Heights Church. He thought of others first and was very attentive to other people. He was a carpenter and...

Aug 22, 2023

Mark Ellison Abney, age 57, of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023. He was born on Wednesday, June 1, 1966, in Creve Coeur.

He was preceded in death by his father; Ellison Louis Abney Jr.; step-father, George Carr; grandparents, Ellison and Iva Abney, Sr. and Dan and Iva Matthews.

Mark was currently employed with Michelson Group where he...

Aug 20, 2023

Aug 19, 2023

Jerry Fone’y, age 65, of Bonne Terre passed away on Saturday August 19, 2023. He was born on Thursday February 24, 1958, in Chicago Illinois, to the late Willie and Lenore (Chapman) Fone’y. Jerry was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Janene L. Timms.

Jerry enjoyed Cubs baseball, corn hole, Country music, Bud Light, and hanging out with family...

Aug 17, 2023

Kenneth “Ken” Eugene Weible, age 85, of Bonne Terre, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday August 17, 2023. He was born on Thursday, June 9, 1938, in Desloge, to the late Eugene Gentry and Iva Margaret (Pierce) Weible. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by infant sons, Steven Clark and Joel Dean Weible; former spouse,...

Aug 12, 2023

Melvin J. Ryals, 89, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born Saturday, January 13, 1934 in St. Louis, to the late Chester E. and Cecelia E. (Dobelman) Ryals. He was of Catholic faith and a member of the International Lithographers and Photo Engravers Union LPIU of St....

Aug 11, 2023

Mike Jones age, 68 of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born Thursday, September 23, 1954, in El Paso, TX to the late Anthony and Gertrude (Kleinhenze) Jones.

Mike served his country in the United States Air Force. He proudly retired from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Mike received many awards and commendations...

Aug 11, 2023

Aug 11, 2023

Freddie “Fred”LaBruyere, age 71, of Park Hills, passed away unexpectedly, on Friday, August 11, 2023, at his residence. He was born on Wednesday, January 16, 1952, in San Angelo, Texas to the late John Raymond and Rebecca Jane “Becky” {Davis} LaBruyere.

Fred was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills. He was a real estate agent for...

Aug 10, 2023

Mary Hutson, 97, of Jonesboro Arkansas, formerly of Farmington, passed away August 10, 2023, at South Winds Heights Assisted Living in Jonesboro. She was born June 25, 1926, in Farmington to the late Roger William and Nellie Esther (Nugent) Black. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carl Glenwood Hutson; brother, Bill Black; sister, Gwen Hawn, twin...

Aug 9, 2023

Dr. Michael DeWint Zaricor, Sr., 77, of Farmington passed away August 9, 2023. He was born February 17, 1946 in Cape Girardeau, MO to the late DeWint and Annette (Watkins) Zaricor. Mike grew up in the Sikeston, MO area. He excelled in sports and academics, graduating from Sikeston High School in 1964. He then went on to Southeast Missouri State...

Aug 8, 2023

Jim Wells, 79, of Desloge, passed away August 8, 2023, at Mercy South in St. Louis.  He was born September 29, 1943, in Flat River, to the late C.R. Wells and Eva (Nolan) Wells-Trokey.   Jim was fond of horses and Nascar, but loved reminiscing about his trucking days and how much he enjoyed being an over the road truck driver.   ...

Aug 7, 2023