Obituaries

Jul 7, 2023

Tommy Thomas, 73, of Park Hills, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at Country Meadows in Park Hills. He was born on Wednesday, April 12, 1950, in Bonne Terre, to the late Clarence Elmo and Virginia Marie (Franklin) Thomas. Tommy was a laborer and worked for Brockmiller Construction in Farmington. He was a member of Elvins- Ionic Masonic Lodge #154...

Jul 7, 2023

 

Roger Lashley, 73, of Leadwood, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis. He was born Sunday, September 25, 1949, to the late Otto and Catherine (Darrough) Lashley. Roger worked as a foreman for St. Joe Lead Company. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family.

Roger was preceded in death by...

Jul 6, 2023

Jul 3, 2023

Michael Eugene “Mike” Brooks, 75, of Ste. Genevieve passed away July 3, 2023. He was born May 7, 1948 in St. Louis, MO to the late Alvin and Alpine (Dunlap) Brooks. Mike proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked for the State of Missouri Department of Corrections for 33 years. He was a member of Genevieve...

Jul 2, 2023

Michael “Mick” Eugene Harris, 80, of Desloge, passed away July 2, 2023.  He was born December 3, 1942, in Bonne Terre, to the late  Eugene Spencer “Pete” and Grace Irene (Farmer) Harris.  Mick proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 4 years.  He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist of Both Farmington and Fredericktown,...

Jul 2, 2023

Nancy Hudson, 61, of Bonne Terre, passed away July 2, 2023, at South Brook Nursing Center in Farmington.  She was born July 1, 1962, in Bonne Terre, to the late Harold and Jacqueline “Jackie” (Hoehn) Smith.  Nancy was of Baptist faith.  She retired after 38 years at Wal-Mart and continued working at Proffer’s Produce for a few additional years.  Nancy...

Jul 2, 2023

Henry Joseph Lix of Farmington passed away Sunday, July 2nd at Southbrook Nursing Facility at the age of 71. He was born on February 19, 1952 to the late Henry and Sylvia Lix of Desloge, MO.

Henry “Joe” attended school in Desloge, MO and graduated from North County High School in 1970.  It was there he met the love of...

Jul 2, 2023

James A. Brine, 75, of Farmington passed away July 2, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. He was born September 16, 1947 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late James and Janet (Craig) Brine. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for four years, two of which were served in Vietnam. He retired after...

Jul 1, 2023

Leonard Bess, 77 of Bonne Terre passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Missouri Baptist Hospital surround by his love ones. He was born Monday, May 6, 1946 in East Bonne Terre, he was the son of the late Ernest and Lela (Morris) Bess. He honorably served in the United States Army, serving in the Vietnam War. He then worked...

Jun 29, 2023

James Wayne Stone, 80, of Farmington, passed away June 29, 2023, after a lengthy and valiant battle with cancer. He was at home; Nancy, the love of his life, Ruth, his baby sister, and Brett, his faithful Boston Terrier at his side.

Born three summers and a thousand years ago in Cape Girardeau, he grew up in Chaffee, hunting and...

Jun 29, 2023

Darcy “Dink” Glen Ketcherside, age 49, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Wednesday, January 23, 1974, in St. Louis to the late David C. Ketcherside and Virginia (Henderson) Ketcherside.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Ashlyn Ketcherside and...

Jun 29, 2023

Don Stamper, 85, of Park Hills, passed away June 29, 2023, at his residence.  He was born February 5, 1938, in Caledonia, to the late Gerald Lyle and Helen Jean (Shelton) Stamper.  Don served his country in the United States Army and later found his interest in restoring old cars and tractors.  He worked at various Chevrolet dealerships in auto...

Jun 27, 2023

Arie Paul Van Zee, 19, of Farmington passed away June 27, 2023. He was born April 2, 2004 in Farmington. Arie was a people person. He never met a stranger and would talk to anyone. He loved being outdoors. He enjoyed anything to do with cars and motorcycles and was looking forward to his career with Honda. He also enjoyed...

Jun 27, 2023

Terry Gowen, age 65, of Bonne Terre, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at his residence. He was born on Monday, June 16, 1958, in De Soto to the late Glenn and Shirley Jean (Moses) Gowen.

Terry owned and operated Valle Auto Sales in Bonne Terre for over 25 years. He loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and...

Jun 26, 2023

Nile E. Meyer. 89, passed away peacefully Monday, June 26, 2023 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Home in Farmington. He was born in Okawville, Illinois, on Thursday, October 26, 1933 to the late Henry and Hilda (Randoll) Meyer. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre, Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, volunteered at Habitat...

Jun 25, 2023

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, pastor, patriot and friend, Herb McMillian, passed on to his heavenly home June 25, 2023.

Born on January 17, 1931, Herb grew up in the Marquand and Fredericktown areas and attended schools in both Madison and St. Francois counties. As a young man, in addition to playing on several baseball teams, he established and operated...

Jun 24, 2023

Buddy Nelson, 66, formerly of DeSoto, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at his residence in French Village. He was born Sunday, April 7 1957 in St. Louis, to Edward Russell Sr. and Vivian Arlene (Wideman) Nelson. Buddy was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Lisa Nelson. Buddy served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member...

Jun 21, 2023

Joyce Jackson, 89, of Desloge, passed away June 21, 2023, at her home.  She was born September 14, 1933, in Roxana, Illinois, to the late Henry Ernst and Elsie Elizabeth (Mettler) Rethorn.  Joyce enjoyed quilting, crossword puzzles and casinos.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leonard “Pete” Jackson; five brothers and two sisters.

Joyce is survived by...

Jun 21, 2023

Robert “Bob” Wayne Young, 70 of Valle Mines, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Mercy-Jefferson Hospital in Festus. He was born in St. Louis, Sunday, December 21, 1952, to the late Willis G. and Elsie C. (Boyd) Young. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army; he attended Grace Way Ministries Church in Farmington. Bob worked for...

Jun 20, 2023

Leonard Keller, 89, of Bonne Terre, passed away June 20, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born July 30, 1933, in Durham, MO to the late Leonard Arthur Randolph and Mary Alma (Daniels) Keller.  Leonard was drafted into the United States Army where he served his country for 2 years, during the Korean War.  He...