Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
David Elders
Jan 3, 2023
David E. Elders, 71, of Farmington passed away January 3, 2023 at St. Francois Manor in Farmington. He was born February 6, 1951 in Bonne Terre. David proudly served his country in the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Curtis Elders and Wilma Juanita (Sherrill) Hanson; brother, Thomas Elders; brother-in-law, Michael Commerford.
David is...
Daniel Frank Martin
Jan 3, 2023
Daniel Frank Martin, age 76, passed away surrounded by his loving family at his home in Bonne Terre, Missouri on January 3, 2023. He was the son of the late Cleta Jewell Martin (nee Gunnett) and Joe “Yock” Frank Martin, born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 25th, 1946. He was preceded in death by his brothers Jim, Jerry, and...
William " Bill" David Hurley
Jan 2, 2023
William “Bill” David Hurley, of Bonne Terre passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, at the age of 85. He was born on Tuesday, June 1, 1937, to the late George Riley and Hattie Ellen (King) Hurley. He was also preceded in death by 15 siblings; one granddaughter, Kathryn Elizabeth Grace Eaton.
Bill served his country in the United States Navy....
Lori Ann Light
Jan 1, 2023
Lori Ann Light age 41, of Desloge, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at her residence. She was born on Thursday, August 27, 1981, in Bonne Terre. Lori was an operator with Spectrum and enjoyed flower gardening.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Doyle and Jackie Light and James and Lillie Hawkins.
Lori is survived by her...
Marsha Ann Barton
Jan 1, 2023
Marsha Ann Barton, 64, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at St. Louis University Hospital.
She was born Tuesday, March 4, in Bonne Terre, to the late Marvin and Zelda (Mitchell) Hughes. Marsha enjoyed playing bingo and riding Harleys.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Jamie Turner; and sister, Julie Hall
Marsha is survived by her husband,...
Keith Jenkerson
Dec 30, 2022
Keith Eugene Jenkerson, 78, of Park Hills, passed away Friday, December 29, 2022, at his residence. He was born Friday, September 22, 1944, in Bonne Terre, to the late Arthur Eugene and Helen (Lashley) Jenkerson Cunningham. Keith was a member of the Letter Carriers Union in St. Louis and Mineral Area Horseshoe Association. He enjoyed shooting pool, playing horseshoes, going...
James "Sonny" Lewis
Dec 30, 2022
James Lewis, 80, of Leadwood, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at Parkland Hospital, in Farmington. He was born Friday, October 9, 1942, in Lesterville to the late Benjamin and Maude Marie (England) Lewis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Charles Stanley “Tiny” Lewis, Billy Lewis, Boby Lewis, Annette Lewis, Dorette Lewis and Gracie...
Kathryn Byington
Dec 30, 2022
Kathryn “Kay” Ann (Foster) Byington, age 79, of Bonne Terre passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at The Baptist Home in Ironton, MO. She was born February 25, 1943 in Cairo, IL to Dr. Jack Lee and Charlotte Marie (Rock) Foster.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert Foster.
Kay attended Ursuline...
Kelly Ann Eckhoff
Dec 29, 2022
Kelly Ann Eckhoff, 33, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022. She was born Friday, June 23, 1989, in St. Louis. She enjoyed drawing, listening to music, attending comedy shows, photography, and loved to dance.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents; John and Corene Grisham, and Floyd “Ticky” Eckhoff.
Kelly Ann Eckhoff is survived by her parents, Floyd...
Arletta Vanderpool
Dec 27, 2022
Arletta Faye (Smith) Vanderpool of Desloge, died peacefully at her residence on December 27, 2022. She was born February 11, 1928, in Desloge, to the late Daisy and Cleveland Smith of Desloge. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Carl Smith, James Smith, Juanita Charboneau, Eloise Cape, Earl Smith and Ethel Brown; a son-in-law, Lloyd Clem; daughter-in-law, Jan...
Wanda Wurst
Dec 27, 2022
Wanda Wurst, 80, of Imperial, passed away December 27, 2022, at Hillcrest Care Center in DeSoto. She was born January 15, 1942, in Farmington to the late Joseph M. and Ethel (Smith) Thurman.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Michael Joe Wurst; brothers, Marion and Linn Thurman.
Graveside service will be held at St. Francois Memorial Park...
Kathleen Adams
Dec 26, 2022
Kathleen Adams, 37, of Park Hills, passed away December 26, 2022, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. She was born April 14, 1985, in Farmington, to Lela Ann (Cooksey) Smith. Kathleen enjoyed game night and working at C-Barn, where she was able to meet a lot of new people. She loved having long talks and spending time with her kids. Kathleen...
Donna Bishop
Dec 26, 2022
Donna Bishop, 78, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully December 26, 2022, at Community Manor in Farmington. She was born September 29, 1944, in St. Louis, to the late Thomas and Pauletta June (Killebrew) Vickers. Donna was a member of UAW Local #110.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Susan Faulkner.
Donna is survived...
Beverly Ann Werfield
Dec 26, 2022
Beverly Ann Werfield age, 91 of Bonne Terre, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, at Hillcrest Care Center in De Soto. She was born Wednesday, April 22, 1931, in Cambridge, Ohio to the late Lloyd and Margaret (MacLeod) Wilson. Beverly enjoyed crocheting and dearly loved Elvis.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Clifford Alan Werfield; three daughters,...
Tom Joyce
Dec 24, 2022
Thomas David Joyce, 77, of Farmington passed away December 24, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 3, 1945 in Chicago, IL to the late William and Dorothy (Booher) Joyce. Tom proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during Vietnam. Tom was a history teacher at Morton High School in Morton, IL. After his...
Sue Counts
Dec 24, 2022
Sue Counts, 74, of Leadwood, passed away December 24, 2022, at her residence. She was born February 24, 1948, in Decatur Illinois, to the late Denver and Norma Jean (Foster) Carter. Sue was a faithful member of the Gumbo First Church of God. She loved spending time with her family, grandchildren, church family and traveling to Branson. God was number...
Linda Batterton
Dec 24, 2022
Linda Bruce Batterton, 87 of Desloge, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born October 21, 1935, in Keiser, AR, to the late Lloyd and Donna (Ellison) Bruce.
Linda was a graduate of Puxico High School and received a BS in Education from Washington University in 1965. She later received her masters from Southeast...
Bill Horton
Dec 24, 2022
William “Bill” Horton, age 69, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus. He was born on Wednesday, January 7, 1953, in Potosi to the late Frank and Cora (Ramo) Horton.
Bill was employed with William’s Patent Crusher as a foreman and retired after 47 years of dedicated service. He was a member of...
Regina Fraley
Dec 23, 2022
Regina Fraley, 65, of Desloge, passed away December 23, 2022, at her residence. She was born December 7, 1957, in Fredericktown, to the late James and Shirley (Cook) Walker. Regina enjoyed cooking, fishing, sewing, playing cards, watching St. Louis Cardinal baseball and Kansas City Chiefs football, but most of all, spending time with her grandchildren and going to their ballgames.
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Richard Doty
Dec 22, 2022
Richard Doty, 76, of Park Hills, passed away December 22, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born November 7, 1946, in St. Louis, to the late Melvin Earl and Norma (Maloney) Doty. Richard was a member of the Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing and he had a love for his God and family.
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