Obituaries

Feb 14, 2023

Jim Henson, 78, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. He was born Saturday, December 30, 1944 in Bonne Terre, Missouri. He owned and operated Jim Henson construction company for over 45 years as a concrete contractor.

Jim was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping. Most of all he loved spending...

Feb 13, 2023

Joyce White, 84, of Desloge, passed away February 13, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born July 29, 1938, in Mitchell, to the late Floyd and Jessie (Sedgewick) Dunn.  Joyce was a member of United Assembly of God Church in Gumbo.  She was an avid reader and loved to sing old gospel hymns.  In her...

Feb 13, 2023

John Lewis Jennings, 64, of Doe Run passed away February 13, 2023. He was born March 21, 1958 in Bonne Terre to the late James G. and Edna L. (Wigger) Jennings. He was a member of the Foothills Car Club. His passion was working on cars. He will be remembered as someone who was always willing to help anyone in...

Feb 13, 2023

 

Deborah “Debbie” Lee Greenfield, 70, of Desloge, peacefully went to be with Jesus, surrounded by the comfort of her family on February 13, 2023. Debbie was born December 12, 1952, in Homestead, Florida to the late Hubert Beugnot and the late Uldine (Faircloth) Ferguson.

Debbie loved helping people and worked as a nurse until her illness. She loved to...

Feb 13, 2023

Richard Louis Morrow, 80, of Farmington passed away February 13, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born April 27, 1942 in Arnold, MO to the late Robert and Hazel (Sikes) Morrow. Richard proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Farmington. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and was...

Feb 8, 2023

It’s with heavy hearts we announce the death of William Joseph Funke, Jr., who was born Thursday, April 28, 1938 in Wellston, Missouri, William was born to the late William Joseph and Vesta (Vessel) Funke, Sr. He passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.

William owned and operated a Landscape business for many years, he was a...

Feb 7, 2023

Nova Lyn Marie Ballard, age, 1 month 17 days, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, into the arms of Jesus at her home in Fredericktown. She was born on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, in Farmington to Eric Ballard and Macey Haynes.

Nova had the prettiest dark blue eyes and was just starting to smile. She loved being cuddled...

Feb 6, 2023

Dave “Cobby” Caldwell, 83, of Desloge, formerly of Elvins, passed away peacefully Monday, February 6, 2023, at Camelot Nursing Center in Farmington.  He was born Tuesday, June 30, 1939, in Elvins, to the late Raymond George “Cobby”s and Esther Emma (Rinke) Caldwell.

Dave is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Rae Ann (Highley) Caldwell; children, Michael Shawn Caldwell...

Feb 4, 2023

Carol Shibley, 62, of Bonne Terre, passed away February 4, 2023, at her home surrounded by family and friends who loved her.  She was born February 22, 1960, in Bonne Terre, to the late William McKee and Wanda (Kinnard) Hall.  Carol was of Christian faith.  She was a Registered Nurse and worked for Parkland Hospital in Farmington for 30 years,...

Feb 4, 2023

Baby Mercy Victoria Parker passed away Sunday, February 4, 2023 at Barns-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Baby Mercy — you were carried for a moment, but your love will last a lifetime.  Someday little one we will hold you once again. A life so brief a child so small you had the power to touch us all.

Arrangements are under...

Feb 1, 2023

Denna S. Fetters, 80, of Farmington went to be with her Lord and Savior February 1, 2023 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born November 9, 1942 to the late Albert and Thelma (Haggard) Moore. Denna was a member of Parkland Chapel in Farmington. She enjoyed cooking, fishing and was an avid Cardinals fan. Her grandchildren were her...

Jan 31, 2023

          James Ely, 75, of Desloge, passed away January 31, 2023, at Parkland Health Center South in Farmington.  He was born September 1, 1947, in St. Francois County, to the late Melvin and Joyce Lorane (Shannon) Ely.  James was a member of the Irondale Assembly of God Church and Shopmens Local 518 Ironworker's Union.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, as well as...

Jan 30, 2023

Margaret Cantrell, 66 of Farmington, passed away January 30, 2023, at Parkland Hospital in Farmington.  She was born May 21, 1956, in Bonne Terre, to Leroy and Alma Jean (Helvey) Pinkley.  Margaret attended the First Free Will Baptist Church in Farmington.  She had a love for animals, especially dogs and elephants.  Margaret enjoyed coloring on her tablet and spoiling her...

Jan 30, 2023

Jan 30, 2023

Larry D. Schlicher, 79, life-long resident of St. Louis, Missouri passed away peacefully on Monday, January 30, 2023. He was born on April 21, 1943, to the late Edward and Odette (Schmeltz) Schlicher in St. Louis, Missouri. He was also preceded in death by his parents and brother, Walter Schlicher.

He is survived by 2 daughters; Angela (Ryan) Neal and...

Jan 28, 2023

Thelma Mae (Talley) Rawlins, age 80, of Park Hills, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sunday, March 1, 1942, in Potosi, to the late Russell and Thelma Frances (Hays) Talley.

 Thelma was a member of Flat River Church of God. She retired from East Missouri Action Agency and loved being able help...

Jan 28, 2023

Ida Mae (Gray) Sampson, of Bonne Terre passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the age of 98 at St. Joe Manor. She was born on Tuesday, September 9, 1924 in Mobile, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar L. and Minnie Leah (Mason) Gray; son-in-law, Robert L. Shands, Sr.; grandson, Robert Shands, Jr.; two great-grandsons, Anwar...

Jan 26, 2023

          Brian Forrester, 43, of Park Hills, passed away January 26, 2023.  He was born August 11, 1979, in Farmington, to Kevin Ray and Rebecca Ann (Mahurin) Forrester.  Brian was a member of the New Heights Church of Park Hills.  He loved sprint cars, dirt bike racing, and especially the St. Louis Blues Hockey Team.

          He was preceded in death by...

Jan 25, 2023

          Rose Neel, age 95, of Riverview, Florida formerly of Bonne Terre, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Sun City Center Hospice House in Ruskin, Florida. She was born on Sunday, August 7, 1927, in Valles Mines to the late Walter Griffin and Mary Elizabeth (Nash) Pratte. Rose was a retired hairdresser and was a member of Eastern Star #166....

Jan 25, 2023

          Paul Hedgcorth, 88, of Desloge, passed away January 25, 2023, at Country Meadows Nursing Home in Park Hills.  He was born June 16, 1934, in Leadwood, to the late George Mont and Gladys Marie (Welker) Hedgcorth, Sr.  Paul was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Park Hills.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, as well as a huge Mizzou Tiger...