Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Maureen Gail Gerstner
Jul 18, 2022
Maureen Gail Gerstner, 79, of Bonne Terre, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022, at Mercy St. Louis in Missouri. She was born Monday, December 7, 1942, in Wilson, Kansas, to the late Maurice Peirano and Ethel (Eitel) Kaufman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Darryl Keith Gerstner, daughter, Julia Woeltje and stepfather,...
Julie Sanders
Jul 18, 2022
Julie Diane Sanders, 49, of Wright City passed away July 18, 2022. She was born February 8, 1973 in Oklahoma City, OK to James and Nancy (Collier) Sanders.
In addition to her parents, Julie is survived by two children, James Lucas Durnil, his partner Anyha Dorris, and Elyse Marie Durnil; one grandson, Mason James Taylor; one brother, Mark James Sanders...
Terry Thomas
Jul 15, 2022
Terry Thomas, age 69, of St. Louis, passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on Tuesday, June 2, 1953, in Bonne Terre to the late Glenn Wilbur and Doris Fern (Kocher) Thomas. Terry retired from REJIS Commission as a Systems Analyst. He enjoyed fishing, listening to music, camping, float trips, boating and...
Bernice Pettus
Jul 14, 2022
Bernice Pettus, 95, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully July 14, 2022, at Southbrook Nursing Facility in Farmington. She was born June 15, 1927, in Elvins, to the late Emil and Susan (Keay) Halter.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Virgil “Baggy” Pettus; daughters, Sandra Keen and Susan Lindsey; three brothers, Delano, Dale and Durwood Halter;...
Byron Grohman
Jul 14, 2022
Byron Grohman, 68, of Farmington, formerly of St. Louis, passed away July 14, 2022. He was born in St. Louis, to the late Melvin and Neoma (Sharp) Grohman. Byron proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a member of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church of St. Louis.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son,...
Walt Shelton
Jul 14, 2022
Walter “Walt” Shelton, 90, of Bismarck, passed away July 14, 2022, at Jefferson Mercy in Festus. He was born January 21, 1932, in Caledonia, to the late Clarence and Arabella (McCormick) Shelton. Walt was a member of the United Methodist Church in Bismarck and loved his occupation in trucking. Walt enjoyed telling trucking stories, small engines, gardening and things that...
Nora Hedgecoth
Jul 12, 2022
Nora Hedgecoth, 99, of St. Louis formerly of Desloge, passed away July 12, 2022. She was born in Bonne Terre, August 16, 1922, to the late Charles and Minnie (McCall) Dillard. Nora was a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge and a retired secretary of Desloge High School. She loved to play golf and spend time with her...
Kevin Leo Stegall
Jul 9, 2022
Kevin Leo Stegall
Kevin Leo Stegall, 63, of Park Hills, formally of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022 at his residence. He was born on Sunday, April 12, 1959 in Bonne Terre to his late parents, Leo George Stegall and Ruth (Patterson) Stegall-Hunt.
Kevin was a member of Shepherd’s Chapel Church in Gravette, Arkansas. He retired from Southwest...
Claude Sheppard
Jul 4, 2022
Claude Ernest Sheppard, (102), of Tampa Florida, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022 at Suncoast Hospice Care Center in Palm Harbor, Florida. Claude was born March 1, 1920 in Cantwell, Mo. to the late Charles Aaron and Ida Elizabeth (Gibson) Sheppard. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 71 years, Bessie Irene Robertson, who died in 2010,...
Erma Christine Beers
Jul 3, 2022
Erma Christine Beers of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Parkland Hospital Farmington at the age of 86. She was born on Wednesday, February 12, 1936, in Wortham to the late Leslie and Thelma (Briley) Wilson. She was a member of Frankclay Assembly of God.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald Beers; sisters,...
Pat Fuhrmeister
Jul 2, 2022
Patricia Jane “Pat” Fuhrmeister, 87, of Naples, FL, formerly of Park Hills passed away July 2, 2022. She was born December 13, 1934 in Loraine, OH. Pat was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of the Leadbelt. She enjoyed doing needle point, playing golf and bridge in her spare time.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Austin...
Lawrence B. Gwaltney, Jr.
Jun 30, 2022
Lawrence B. Gwaltney, Jr., went to be with the Lord on June 30, 2022. He was born on January 5, 1945 in St. Louis, MO. Lawrence enjoyed teaching social studies and history for 10 years. His passion was buying and selling land and recreational properties. One of his biggest accomplishments was the development of Winchester Hills Subdivision in Farmington and...
Aj Peterson
Jun 29, 2022
Anthony Jason “AJ” Peterson, 57, of Farmington passed away in the loving presence of his family on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. AJ was born on Friday, February 26, 1965, in Bonne Terre, to Howard “Crockey” and Mary Kathryn Peterson. He was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church in Farmington, where in his younger years he enjoyed playing the drums...
Pearl Bohs
Jun 29, 2022
Mary Pearl Bohs, 88, of Farmington passed away June 29, 2022 at St. Louis Hills Assisted Living in St. Louis. She was born April 29, 1934 in Marquand. Pearl was a member of the Libertyville United Methodist Church. She was an active member of the United Methodist Women’s local, regional and state organizations. She volunteered at Parkland Hospital for over...
Gwendolyn Catherine (Brunk) Mccurdy Slater Goodrich
Jun 28, 2022
Gwendolyn Catherine (Brunk) McCurdy Slater Goodrich
Beloved & loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, missionary, & follower of Christ, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Southeast Hospital, Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born October 7, 1929 in University City, MO. Gwen was a member of Covenant Bible Church in Farmington, MO and most recently attended Fruitland Community...
Ruth Denton
Jun 27, 2022
Ruth Marie Denton, 96, of Farmington passed away June 27, 2022 at Presbyterian Manor. She was born May 31, 1926 in Leadwood to the late Glen and Mabel (Belknap) Maurer. Ruth was an active member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington and also the Business and Professional Women’s Club. Ruth was loved by all who knew her. Her...
Delmon "Wayne" Short
Jun 26, 2022
Delmon Short, 70, of Park Hills, formally of Irondale, passed away June 26, 2022, in his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born December 12, 1951 in Ironton, to the late Delmon A. and Alberta M. (Parks) Short. Wayne was a member of the Iron Mountain First Baptist Church. He was a former bus driver for 23 years...
Richard Gebhardt, Jr.
Jun 26, 2022
Richard Kenneth Gebhardt, Jr., 38, of Bonne Terre passed away June 26, 2022. He was born Sept.17, 1983 in Tacoma, Washington. He loved to fish, cook, listen to music, watch boxing and football.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Jamie Gebhardt; grandparents, Raymond Calbreath, Sidney Wofford, Elroy Gebhardt, Betty Burke; cousin, Jeremy Calbreath.
Richard is survived by his...
Adam Joseph Howard
Jun 25, 2022
Adam Howard, 36, of Bonne Terre, passed away June 25, 2022. He was born October 3, 1985, in Festus, to Steve and Kelli (Motley) Howard. Adam was a 2004 North County High School graduate and continued on to Meramec Junior College. He had many accomplishments, which started as a young boy playing Babe Ruth Baseball and continuing on past his...
Rosie Brock
Jun 22, 2022
Rosemary “Rosie” Brock, 82, of Farmington passed away June 22, 2022 at her residence. She was born February 27, 1940 in Farmington to the late Delmar Roney and Irma (Maples) Hamilton. Rosie enjoyed listening to music and spending time with her loving companion, Tom.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Alyssa Belfield;...
