Obituaries

May 18, 2023

Alma Jean Pinkley, better known as “Grandma Pink” 93, of Desloge, passed away May 18, 2023, at her residence.  She was born January 29, 1930, in Bismarck, to the late Tony and Rose (Hasty) Helvey.  Alma Jean was a member of the Gospel Light Free Will Baptist Church in Bonne Terre.  She enjoyed playing on her iPad, reading the Bible...

May 17, 2023

Doris Jean Conley Arms, our dear wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on May 17, 2023, at the age of 86. Doris was born on February 6, 1937 in Cookeville, Tennessee. She was the first person in her family to attend college. She studied nursing while enrolled in Berea College in Berea, Kentucky where she met her future husband.

Doris...

May 15, 2023

Mary Vickery, 82, of Park Hills, formerly of St. Louis, passed away May 15, 2023, at NHC Healthcare in Desloge.  She was born March 29, 1941, in St. Louis, to the late Charles and Clara (Zaiz) Bock.  Mary enjoyed adult coloring books and being social whether in person or on social media.

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

May 13, 2023

Robert “Rob” D. Moore, 69, of Bonne Terre passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023. He was born Wednesday, March 31, 1954 in Gideon, Missouri to the late Gilbert “Jack” and Barbara (Cluck) Moore. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

Rob retired as a truck driver for Fred Weber. He was a member of the Veterans organization...

May 13, 2023

Jane Weible, 77, of Bonne Terre, passed away May 13, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born April 28, 1946, to the late Everett and Alice (McCrorey) Bowen.  Jane was a member of the Bonne Terre Church of God and was very active in the choir as well as the youth groups.  She was very...

May 13, 2023

Surrounded by her family, Dorris June Gillam, age 82, of Ashland Missouri formerly of Desloge, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023. She was born to Irvin and Audrey (Smith) Wisdom.  She was preceded in death by her parents; children Dorinda June Gillam, Curtis Kermit Gillam, Lucinda Mae Gillam, and Kermit Leslie Gillam; siblings Myrna Faulkner and Joanne Wade.

Dorris...

May 12, 2023

May 11, 2023

Anthony (Tony) Laine Rolls of Arcadia, Missouri passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family after his sudden diagnosis and hard-fought battle with cancer on Thursday, May 11, 2023. He leaves behind his loving wife Pamela Kugel-Rolls of nearly 37 years and their two adult children: Joshua Rolls of Forsyth, MO and Rebecca Weaver, husband Kevin Weaver,...

May 11, 2023

Jesse Blain Pierce, age 22, of St. Louis formerly of Sikeston, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on Thursday, December 28, 2000.

Jesse recently converted to Catholicism. He loved gaming, Lego’s, animation, drawing, playing his electric guitar and collecting YUGIOH cards.  Jesse was...

May 10, 2023

Vivian Jane Marler, 1 year old, passed away at St. Louis Children’s hospital surrounded by family and close friends. She was born on May 9th, 2022 and passed peacefully and unexpectedly on May 10th, 2023.

Those who met Vivi were instantly taken with her absolutely adorable smile, infectious giggle, her big, bright blue eyes, and bald head. She loved to...

May 9, 2023

Henry “Wayne” Pratte, 74, of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Parkland Health Center in Bonne Terre. He was born Sunday, January 16, 1949 in Bonne Terre to the late Henry and Mary (Nash) Pratte. He was also preceded in death by his siblings Pete Griffin, Connie Brewer, Norma Pettus, Bessie Borchers, Mabel Zimmermann, Rose Neel and...

May 7, 2023

Sheila Lawson, 62, of Bonne Terre passed away surrounded by her family Sunday, May 7, 2023, at St. Joe Manor. She was born Thursday, February 16, 1961, in Bonne Terre to Earl and Nancy (Christopher) Lawson.

In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her grandparents; Edward James, Ruby Belle (Pope) Christopher.

Sheila is survived by...

May 5, 2023

Riley Michael Rose, 24, of Farmington passed away May 5, 2023. He was born September 4, 1998 in St. Charles, MO to Michael and Angela (Tournbaugh) Rose. Riley enjoyed spending time outdoors and especially loved to go fishing, camping and ATV riding. Most of all, he loved spending time with his daughter, Sophia.

He was preceded in death by his...

May 4, 2023

Cindy Tucker, 64, of Desloge passed away May 4, 2023 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born February 18, 1959 in St. Louis to the late Alfred Vernon and Ruth Ethel (Beeman) Tucker. She loved listening to audio books from Wolfner Memorial Library. Before her diminishing sight, she loved to read as well as babysitting.

Cindy was preceded...

May 4, 2023

Franklin “Buddy” Brown, age 82, of Desloge, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at his residence surrounded by family. He was born on Wednesday, January 1, 1941, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to the late Son and Opal (Walden) Brown. In addition to his, parents he was preceded in death by his first wife of 36 years Annette (Bradshaw) Brown.

Franklin was...

May 3, 2023

Richard Allan Black, 79, of Farmington passed away May 3, 2023. He was born March 29, 1944 in Bismarck, MO to the late Warren M. and Pauline G. (Sumpter) Black. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Richard retired as the President of St. Louis Community College at Meramec. He was a member of the St. Joseph...

May 2, 2023

Merinna Lee Berry, 32, of Bonne Terre, passed away May 2, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born February 10, 1991, in Farmington to Jack “Tony” A. Horn and Brenda (Greenwood) House. Merinna was very artistic, loved painting and drawing, enjoyed singing and going out with her girlfriends. She enjoyed helping others. She enjoyed going to...

May 2, 2023

Donald Wayne Pratt, 72, of Farmington passed away May 2, 2023 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born November 10, 1950 in Farmington to the late Hughes and Esther (White) Pratt. He was a long-time member of the Farmington Elks Lodge 1765. Don had over 30 years of experience working as a mechanic and doing auto body repair....

May 1, 2023

Fred Means, 71, of Park Hills, passed away May 1, 2023, at Parkland Hospital in Farmington.  He was born May 21, 1951, in Wortham, to the late Gentry Ira and Cleo (Welker) Means.  Fred enjoyed golfing, fishing, and NASCAR. Fred was a member of Pendleton Baptist Church in Doe Run. He retired from Potosi Correctional Center in maintenance as a...

May 1, 2023

Ronald Lee Peterson of Bonne Terre, MO passed away in his home at the age of 83, on May 1, 2023. He was born on August 12, 1939 to the late Edward and Beatrice (Moses) Peterson. He was a member of Primrose Baptist Church in Bonne Terre.

He was preceded in death by his late wife of 59 years, Earlene...