Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Melissa Deann Guilfoy
May 4, 2022
Melissa Guilfoy of House Springs, MO passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at Big River Nursing Home at the age of 64. She was born Monday, February 8, 1958, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Truman and Shirley (Mudge) Umfleet.
In addition to her parents, Melissa was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Guilfoy and brother, Dale Umfleet.
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Connie Sue Ferrell
May 4, 2022
The family of Connie Sue Ferrell of Bonne Terre, Missouri is saddened to announce her passing on May 4, 2022 at the age of 73 at Missouri Baptist Hospital. Connie was born March 15, 1949 in Marquand, Missouri to William and Virginia (Rodgers) Burkett. Connie enjoyed playing Pokeno with friends in her community and she looked forward to her yearly...
Jamie Lynn Gebhardt
May 4, 2022
Jamie Lynn Gebhardt, 40, of Bonne Terre passed away May 4, 2022. She was born November 21, 1981 in Tacoma, Washington.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Raymond Calbreath, Sidney Wofford, Elroy Gebhardt and Betty Burke; cousin, Jeremy Calbreath.
Jamie is survived by two children, Reanna Golden (Logan Eldridge) and Rylan Bruenderman; mother and step-father, Deborah and Richard...
Cherie Turner
May 3, 2022
Cherie Lee (White) Turner, 60, of Farmington passed away May 3, 2022 at Country Meadows Nursing Center in Park Hills. She was born February 15, 1962 in St. Louis, MO. Cherie was a former correctional officer at the Farmington Correctional Center. She loved talking on the phone, especially to her grandchildren. She was an avid Cardinals fan and also enjoyed...
Brenda Denise Ramo
May 2, 2022
Brenda Denise (Shoemaker) Ramo, 51, of Leadwood, passed away May 2, 2022, at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton. She was born August 24, 1970, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Larry Shoemaker and Frances (Gilliland) McDowell. Brenda enjoyed reading, crafting, butterflies, and anything Stephen King, but most of all she loved and cared for her grandchildren. Anyone who knew Brenda, knew she...
Diana "Dundi" Honold
Apr 30, 2022
Diana “Dundi” Honold, 74, of DeSoto, passed away April 30, 2022, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. She was born August 20, 1947, in Flat River, to the late Roy and Helen Elaine (Kelley) Honbeck. Dundi attended Grace Presbyterian Church in Crystal City. She went to college at Mineral Area College and SIU in Carbondale, Illinois and later worked for the...
William Lee Thomure
Apr 30, 2022
William Lee Thomure, 65, of Farmington passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 at his residence. He was born Wednesday, June 6, 1956 to the late William O. and Shirley Jean (Barnes) Thomure. William worked for the family business, Thomure Disposal for many years. He enjoyed working on tractors and cars in his spare time.
In addition to his parents, he...
William "Bill" Terry Williams
Apr 30, 2022
William “Bill” Terry Williams, 59, of Farmington entered his heavenly home on April 30, 2022 at his residence in Farmington. He was born June 19, 1962 in St. Louis, MO to the late William Edward and Minnie (Dempsey) Williams. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Bruce and Randy Williams; and his sister-in-law...
Sandra "Grammie" Jean Ruff
Apr 29, 2022
Sandra Jean “Grammie” Ruff, of Bonne Terre, passed away April 29, 2022, at home surrounded by family at 72 years of age. She was born October 9, 1949, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Edward Siler and Elizabeth Mae (Kell) Siler; her first husband Gilbert O. Ruff and a brother Charles David Siler.
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Sherman Marler
Apr 28, 2022
Sherman Marler, 81, of Park Hills passed away April 28, 2022, at Jefferson Mercy in Festus. He was born November 27, 1940, in Farmington, to the late Jess and Hazel (Knox) Marler. He was a member of Big River Church in Mineral Point and loved singing in church and spending time with his grandchildren. Sherman and his late wife owned...
Richard Schlittler
Apr 27, 2022
Richard “Rich” Schlittler, a longtime resident of Jefferson County, Missouri, was born to Edwin P. and Florence C. (nee Schlifer) Schlittler and died peacefully on April 27, 2022, at the age of 86.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Leo E. (Doris) Schlittler and Edwin J. (Fran) Schlittler, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Delbert O. (Grace)...
Edith Viola Turner
Apr 22, 2022
Edith Viola Turner, 93, of Farmington, passed away April 22, 2022 at Community Manor. She was born Friday, December 20, 1928 in St. Francois County to the late Jess Alonzo and Maudie Viola (Rice) Hammers. She was also preceded in death by her son, Larry Turner; brothers, James Hammers, Chester Hammers, Carl Hammers; and sister, Linda Burger; daughter-in-law, Connie Harrington...
Donna Lynn Balsman
Apr 21, 2022
Donna Lynn Balsman of De Soto, MO passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022, at home with her family at the age of 64. She was born Sunday, December 15, 1957, in Bonne Terre, Missouri to the late Franklin (Cletus) and Grace (Pettus) Haverstick. In addition to her father, Donna was preceded in death by her sister, Tammy Haverstick; brother, Blaine...
Joel Daniels
Apr 19, 2022
Joel Daniels, 88, of Festus, passed away April 19, 2022, at Fountain Bleau Nursing Home in Festus. He was born August 14, 1933, in Alicia, Arkansas, to the late Albert and Lottie (Richey) Daniels. Joel served his country in the United States Army and later retired from McDonnell Douglas, as a chemical processor. He loved to walk, read, fish and...
Lee Roy Sharp
Apr 18, 2022
Lee Roy Sharp, 97, of Farmington entered his heavenly home on April 18, 2022 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born December 27, 1924 in Mill Spring, MO to the late Roy and Mae (Ijames) Sharp. Lee proudly served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in the South Pacific and New Guinea. He was...
Carol Ann Mcclain
Apr 18, 2022
Carol McClain, 81 ½ years old, of Leadwood, passed away April 18, 2022, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. She was born October 19, 1940, in Mine La Motte, to the late Chester and Dora Virginia (Reaves) Weston. Carol was a loving wife, mom, and grandma, who enjoyed traveling, casinos, scratch offs and playing the lottery. She was of...
Tamie Anne Smith
Apr 16, 2022
Tamie Anne Smith of Valles Mines, Missouri passed away on April 16, 2022, at her home surrounded by family at 59 years of age. She was born October 5, 1962, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas L. and Barbara (Riddle) Scott Sr.
Tamie enjoyed fishing, bird watching, planting flowers and working in her...
Dorris Ann Mccord
Apr 15, 2022
Dorris Ann McCord, 95, of Farmington, passed away April 15, 2022 at Camelot Skilled Nursing Center. She was born August 27, 1926 in Elvins, Missouri to the late Harry and Grace Kathryn (Alexander) Berryman. She was also preceded by her husband, Joseph E. McCord; daughter, Ann Lynn Byers; brother, Harry Berryman.
Dorris was a retiree from the Flat River School,...
Larry Lee Ayers
Apr 14, 2022
Larry Lee Ayers, 78, of Farmington passed away April 14, 2022 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born September 14, 1943 in Farmington to the late Shelby Edward and Frances “Nadine” (Johnson) Ayers. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Leslia (Mecey) Ayers; grandson, Noah Pogue. Larry was a member of the First Baptist Church of...
Dallam Ray Pettus
Apr 13, 2022
Dallam “Dal” Ray Pettus, Sr. age,83 of Bonne Terre, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Mercy South in St. Louis. He was born on Monday, February 20, 1939, in Bonne Terre to the late Dan and Lela Pratte-Pettus.
Dal was a member of Marvin Chapel United Methodist Church, Twice past Worshipful Master of Samaritan Lodge #424 in Bonne Terre,...
