Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Terry Lee Clauser Sr.
Aug 28, 2024
Terry Clauser, Sr., 87, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Camelot Nursing Home in Farmington. He was born February 5, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Mary Ellis.
Terry loved fishing and animals. He enjoyed St. Louis Cardinals baseball and watching football. Terry was also an avid collector of many things, and he liked his stuff....
Susan Michelle Wilder
Aug 28, 2024
Susan “Michelle” Wilder, 64, of Farmington passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born November 16, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Bob and Gwen (Hinkle) Beck.
She enjoyed listening to the Cardinal ballgames, traveling, she loved animals and being a fur baby grandma, she enjoyed finding bargains to re-sell...
Nancy Amelia Farkas
Aug 28, 2024
Nancy Amelia Farkas, 62 of Bonne Terre passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. she was born on Thursday, March 8, 1962, Nancy was beloved mother to her sons Kenny Farkas, James Thomas and daughter Destinee Farkas a cherished mother-in-law to Brandi Farkas.
A caring grandmother, Nancy took immense pride in her grandchildren and...
Lula Mildred Stotler
Aug 25, 2024
Lula Mildred Stotler, 94, of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Friday, February 21, 1930, to the late Arthur and Lola (Jackson) Reed. Mildred was a member of First Baptist Church in Bonne Terre. She enjoyed sewing, painting, gardening, and watching Westerns in her free time. Together with...
Dannie Leo Pitts
Aug 25, 2024
Dannie Leo Pitts, 85, of Desloge passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 25, 2024, at his residence. He was born on May 21, 1939, in Cooks Station Missouri.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Cecil Pitts and Roselee (Martin) Polys; sister Alice Peart and daughter Maria Williams.
Dannie enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, in his...
Josh Zaricor
Aug 24, 2024
Joshua Dylan Zaricor, age 24, of Farmington passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born on Tuesday, September 28, 1999, in Farmington. A graduate of Farmington High School, Josh was known for his kind heart and friendly demeanor. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Farmington and worked for...
Rick Wayne McCoy
Aug 23, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rick Wayne McCoy, who lived a rich and vibrant life. Born on September 29, 1957, in St. Louis, Rick was a devoted husband to his beloved wife Regina McCoy and a loving father to his sons Justin, Trevor, Travis, Richard, and Matthew. He embraced life with passion and enthusiasm...
Julie Nicholson
Aug 21, 2024
Julie Nicholson, born on December 5, 1970, peacefully passed away on August 21, 2024, at the age of 53, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born in Farmington, to Freddie “Fred” and Deborah (Lilly) Nicholson. A dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant for 26 years in various nursing homes, Julie touched the lives of many with her compassionate care...
Vicki French
Aug 21, 2024
Vicki French of Farmington passed away peacefully August 21, 2024, at the age of 75. She was born February 26, 1949, in Rector, Arkansas, to the late Charles and Verla (Vangilder) Kirkland. Vicki enjoyed quilting, her large circle of friends, but most of all, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters,...
Bob Irwin
Aug 20, 2024
Robert Wayne “Bob” Irwin, 72, of Farmington passed away August 20, 2024. He was born June 4, 1952 in San Bruno, CA to the late Kenneth and Margaret (Wilson) Irwin. Bob was a member of Abundant Life Family Church of Farmington and the Carpenters Union. He enjoyed woodworking and especially loved spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents,...
Lacey Alice Moore
Aug 20, 2024
Lacey Alice Moore, 36, of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. She was born in Selma, California on Monday, September 7, 1987, to Laymond Lee and Jamie Louise (Patterson) Moore.
She was preceded in death her father; Laymond Lee Moore, in-laws Rose and Walter Wallace; maternal grandmother, Linda Patterson; paternal grandparents, Mary Alice and Laymond Floyd Moore.
She...
Thomas Lee Hampton
Aug 19, 2024
Thomas Lee Hampton, 87, of Farmington passed away August 19, 2024 at Presbyterian Manor of Farmington. He was born February 22, 1937 in Dardanelle, Arkansas to the late Lawrence Ray and Opal Mae (Riley) Hampton. Tom proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Farmington, where he served...
Clarence "JR" King, Jr.
Aug 18, 2024
Clarence “JR” King, 77, of Desloge, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 3, 1947, in Arcadia to the late Clarence Herbert and Ora King, JR was a devoted father to his children, Cynthia Schriver and husband Terry, Stephen King, Mark King and wife Christina. He also leaves behind cherished...
Daniel B. Furlong
Aug 17, 2024
Daniel Byrd Furlong, 85, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2024. He was born December 26, 1938, in Marion, Illinois, to the late Byrd and Helen (Pillow) Furlong.
Dan studied at Logan University and received his Doctor of Chiropractic. He then went into finances where he worked and later retired as a Financial Advisor with the Principal Financial Group. Dan...
Christopher Wayne Banks
Aug 16, 2024
Chris Banks, 55, of Irondale, passed away August 16, 2024, at the De Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis. He was born November 7, 1968, in Fredericktown, MO, to the late William and Kathern (Horton) Banks, Sr. Chris enjoyed his outdoor activities, such as fishing, hunting and trapping. He was a self-taught craftsman who enjoyed tying flies, creating lures and...
Judy Perry
Aug 16, 2024
Judith "Judy" Helena Perry, age 79, of Farmington, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Home in Farmington. She was born on Friday, May 18, 1945, in Ironton to the late Ervin and Addie (Thurman) Queen.
Judy devoted over 28 years of her life as the head cook at Presbyterian Manor, bringing joy to many through her culinary...
Timothy "Tim" John King
Aug 14, 2024
Timothy “Tim” King, 58, of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. He was born Monday, June 6, 1966, in St. Louis, Missouri to Dennis Robert and Melba L. (Brewster) Conner.
Tim is survived by his loving daughter, Alexis (Emma Leach) King; grandchild, Leah Jones; siblings, Dennis Conner, Jr., Sean (Shannon) Conner, along with many aunts, uncles, nieces,...
Norma Young
Aug 14, 2024
Norma Ruth Young, 81, passed away August 14, 2024 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. She was born July 15, 1943 in Farmington to the late James Patrick “Pat” Williams and Hazel Renee (Burnia) Williams. Norma faithfully attended her home church of Gumbo Assembly of God for many years. She enjoyed shopping and especially loved singing at all the...
Dr. Olin Cleve McDaniel
Aug 12, 2024
Dr. Olin Cleve McDaniel passed away at Presbyterian Rust Palliative Care Hospital, Albuquerque, New Mexico, on August 12, 2024. Cleve had a long and illustrious career in higher education and had recently retired as Vice President for Administration and Finance at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in Socorro, New Mexico. He had held the position there from...
Wanda L. Chatman
Aug 12, 2024
Wanda Lee Chatman, 87, of Farmington passed away August 12, 2024 at Presbyterian Manor. She was born January 18, 1937 in Knob Lick, MO to the late Elmer and Zoah Jarnagin. She was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church of Farmington. Wanda was a cook for many years at Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center. She loved cooking, baking and...
