Obituaries

Apr 30, 2023

Edward Lee Hart age 55, of Park Hills, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, surrounded by his biggest fans.  He was born on Friday, October 20, 1967, in Fredericktown to Billy Glen Hart and Donna (Skaggs) Hart.

 

He was preceded in death by his dad, Billy Hart and mother-in-law, Carla Nicholson.

 

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Apr 27, 2023

Peggy Vines, 88, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully at home April 27, 2023.  She was born September 15, 1934, in Deering, MO to the late Sam and Evon (Thompson) Barrett-Hoffman.  Peggy was of Baptist faith and a member or the VFW Auxiliary in Desloge.  She enjoyed reading, sewing, playing cards and dominoes.

She was preceded in death by her...

Apr 27, 2023

Donald “Don” L. Knowlton, 74, of Ste. Genevieve passed away April 27, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 14, 1949 in Success, Arkansas. Donald proudly graduated high school at the age of 50. He was a member of Grace Bible Church. After being raised on a farm in Arkansas, Don and his wife...

Apr 27, 2023

Master Sergeant John Franklin Rodgers, Jr. of Farmington, passed away April 27, 2023, at NHC in Desloge.  He was born in St. Louis, February 18, 1938, to the late John F. and Nellie (Helms) Rodgers, Sr.  Jack attended Bonne Terre schools before entering the United States Air Force. He retired from the Air Force with 21 years’ service; seven in...

Apr 27, 2023

Sunny Redwine, 92, of Festus, passed away April 27, 2023, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre.  He was born September 14, 1930, in Herculaneum, to the late Opal Vinyard.  Sunny proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.  He was a member of the VFW in Festus, and owner / administrator of Colonial Rest Home in DeSoto...

Apr 26, 2023

Jim Hawkins, 71, of Farmington, passed away April 26, 2023, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington.  He was born March 13, 1952, in Shirley, MA to the late James H. and Lillie (Stoner) Hawkins.  Jim enjoyed poker, St. Louis Cardinals, drinking and smoking cigarettes.

He was also preceded in death by brother, Blaine Hawkins; sister, Susan “Beaver” Hulsey; niece,...

Apr 26, 2023

Baby Lowfier Cypher McDonald of Park Hills passed away April 26, 2023 at Parkland BJC Hospital in Farmington. He was born April 26, 2023 to Clayton and Earendel (Patrick) McDonald.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Cypress Patrick in infancy; great-grandmother, Janie Soard.

Lowfier is survived by one sister, Janie Patrick; grandparents, Ashley and Paul Kinnard, Orivile McDonald,...

Apr 26, 2023

June Hulsey, age 90, of Port Richey, Florida, formerly of Festus and Bloomsdale, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Sunshine Christian Home in Holiday, Florida.  She was born on Sunday, May 15, 1932, in Leadwood, to the late Uriah and Barbara Biggs-Licklider.

In addition to her parents, June was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65...

Apr 25, 2023

Dail Dewayne Humphrey, 58, of Farmington passed away April 25, 2023. He was born June 20, 1964 in Kansas City, MO. Dail enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially fishing and camping. He also enjoyed woodworking in his spare time.

He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Donald Humphrey and wife, Connie; mother, Brenda Sue (Page) Umphenour and husband C.H....

Apr 23, 2023

Mary Ann Gibson-Dunlap, age 74, of Leadwood, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 23, 2023. Mary was born on Wednesday, June 23, 1948, in Bonne Terre, to the late Jesse and Margie Green-Gibson.

Mary Ann was a member of First Church of God in Irondale. She retired from Mineral Area Hospital with 30 years of dedicated service as a phlebotomist....

Apr 20, 2023

Donna K. Curdt, 73, of Desloge passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Country Meadows Nursing Home, Park Hills. She was born Friday, January 20, 1950, in Bonne Terre to the late Glenwood and Kathryn (Gardener) Curdt. Donna worked for several years as a pharmacy technician for Walgreens, she loved her job and met some wonderful friends there, that she...

Apr 18, 2023

Edward Howe, 88, of Park Hills, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. He was born March 8, 1935, in Bonne Terre, to the late Edward Henry and Mary (Jones) Howe. Edward was also preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Darlene June (Warren) Howe; and two siblings, Irma Howe and Mildred Thiesen.

He is...

Apr 18, 2023

Apr 17, 2023

Janice Rae (Hiatt) Coleman, wife of Phillip Coleman of 36 years passed away peacefully in her home on April 17, 2023. Janice was born in North Platte, Nebraska July 29, 1939. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Ray A. Hiatt and Helen Janice (Steele) Hiatt, great grandson Thomas Ray Hammond, and granddaughter, Carlei Allyson Huff. She was also...

Apr 17, 2023

Apr 16, 2023

Joyce Tripp, 83, of Farmington, passed away April 16, 2023, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus. She was born March 31, 1940, in St. Louis, to the late Walt and Dorothy Ramsey (Holmes) Judlin. Joyce was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Farmington and had owned and managed Farmington Antique Mall for several years before retiring. She...

Apr 16, 2023

Erma Holdman, age 90, of Riverdale, Georgia, formerly of Bismarck passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Carolina Care Health and Rehabilitation in Cherryville, North Carolina. She was born on Wednesday, September 14, 1932, in Bismarck to the late Clarence Lee and Stella Ruth (Farr) Grider.

Erma was a member of Jonesboro Methodist Church in Jonesboro, Georgia and a former...

Apr 15, 2023

Melba McGee, 94, of Bonne Terre, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at her home. She was born Monday, February 18, 1929, in Leadington, MO, to the late James Guy and Delphia Zora (Speer) Rasnic. Melba graduated from Mineral Area College with an associate degree in business.  She practiced as a beautician for several years. She also enjoyed square...

Apr 15, 2023

Ryan Basler, 41, of Bonne Terre, passed away April 15, 2023.  He was born December 8, 1981, to Francis and Sherry (Estes) Basler.  Ryan was a 2000 graduate of North County High School and went on to earn an associate degree from Vatterott College.  He was an expert in his field and traveled throughout the Midwest, to service commercial security...

Apr 14, 2023

Frank “Hoot” Edward Thornton Jr., 82, of Bonne Terre, passed away April 14, 2023 at his residence. He was born December 11, 1940 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Frank Edward and Marcella Henrietta (Johler) Thornton Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Janet Karen (Sanders) Thornton; as well as two siblings, Sandra Dallas...