Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri

Sheila Boyer

Sheila Boyer

Mar 22, 2022

          Sheila Boyer, 78, of Farmington, passed away March 22, 2022, at NHC in Desloge.  She was born February 6, 1944, in Bonne Terre, to the late Dwight and June (Bryan) Harris.  Sheila loved to read, sew, but most of all, she loved her family and her faith in God.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Delassus.

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Bernice Wood

Bernice Wood

Mar 22, 2022

          Bernice Wood, 99, of Farmington, formerly of Leadwood, passed away March 22, 2022, at Brookside Manor in Farmington.  She was born September 15, 1922, in Irondale, to the late Ralph and Blanche (Hedgcoth) Barker.  Bernice was a member of the First Church of God and  Eastern Star of Leadwood.  She was a dietician over West County Schools, Leadwood and Bonne...

Charlotte Ann Stegall

Charlotte Ann Stegall

Mar 22, 2022

Charlotte Ann Stegall, 78, of Bonne Terre, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, she was born Wednesday, July 28, 1943, in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Virginia (House) Cramp; sister, Becky Jones; cousin, that was a sister to her as well as a forever friend...

Robert Van Yount

Robert Van Yount

Mar 21, 2022

          Robert Van Yount, 69, of Desloge, passed away March 21, 2022, at his home, surrounded by family and friends.  He was born January 19, 1953, in Bonne Terre, to the late Robert Leon and Mary Lois (VanLear) Yount.  Van was a proud Purple Pup who graduated from Leadwood High School and attended Mineral Area College.  He then graduated from Southeast...

Marilyn Horton

Marilyn Horton

Mar 20, 2022

          Marilyn Horton, 84, of Desloge, passed away March 20, 2022, at her residence.  She was born May 28, 1937, in Leadwood, to the late Harold “Bus” Slade and Margaret (Byers) Hopkins.  Marilyn was a member of the Cantwell Baptist Church of Desloge.  She retired as an assistant VP with Farmers Bank in Imperial and ran family-owned businesses such as, The...

Bruce Menke

Bruce Menke

Mar 19, 2022

Bruce Dennis Menke, 70, of Branson, MO passed away March 19, 2022 at Iron County Medical Center in Pilot Knob, MO. He was born September 1, 1951 in Poughkeepsie, NY. 

Bruce is survived by his wife, Kathy (Terry) Menke; three daughters, Robin Matthews, Amy Engram and Julie Carter; eleven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

No formal services are scheduled at this...

Patrolman Lane Anthony Burns

Patrolman Lane Anthony Burns

Mar 17, 2022

Patrolman Lane Burns

Lane Anthony Burns, 30, of Bonne Terre formerly of Carthage, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, in the line of duty, protecting the community he came to love and call home. He was born May 30, 1991, in Joplin, to Joseph and Julie (Hill) Burns. Patrolman Burns served in law enforcement for ten years and five...

Gaylon Wayne Poole

Gaylon Wayne Poole

Mar 14, 2022

Gaylon "GW" Wayne Poole, 75, of Bonne Terre passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 in Okeechobee, Florida. Gaylon was born on Friday, October 11, 1946 in Kennett, Missouri to the late Marvin "ML" and Irma (Glover) Poole. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wives, Joy (Branum) Wrenfrow and Phyllis (McDonald) Poole; daughter, Gayla Poole;...

Riley Elise Snow-Jaster

Riley Elise Snow-Jaster

Mar 14, 2022

          Riley Elise Snow-Jaster, born in to the arms of Jesus, March 14, 2022 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus.  Riley’s parents are Lacey Snow and Phillip Jaster.  She is also survived by sisters, Elodie Eve Turner and Luna Rose Pippins; grandparents, Katherine (Mark) Rolens, Terry (Wendy) Snow, Jr., Ben McKinnon and Phillinna (Curtis) Hopkins; aunts, Samantha (Zachary) Schmitt and Amelia...

Roger Dale Hoehn

Roger Dale Hoehn

Mar 7, 2022

Roger Dale Hoehn, 70, of Farmington passed away March 7, 2022 in his home of natural causes. He was born September 13, 1951 in Bonne Terre, graduated from Farmington High School, and attended the University of Missouri-Columbia where he studied political science.  He then returned to Farmington where he raised his family and served for many years as the city...

Donna Marie Stokes

Donna Marie Stokes

Mar 6, 2022

          Donna Stokes, 56, of Bismarck, passed away March 6, 2022, in St. Louis at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.  She was born April 28, 1965, in St. Louis, to William Kladis and Sally (Jarzabek) Kladis.  Donna enjoyed working with crafts, but most of all, raising her children. 

          She was preceded in death by her father, William Kladis.

          Donna is survived...

Tommy Pendley

Tommy Pendley

Mar 6, 2022

          Thomas Pendley, 66, of Bonne Terre, passed away March 6, 2022, at Parkland Hospital North in Bonne Terre.  He was born June 23, 1955, in St. Louis, to Troy Sr. and Betty (Lagony) Pendley.  Tommy served in the Army National Guard for 21 years, master welder for over 30 years, and worked for 15 years, as a corrections officer, at...

Edna Lucille "Lucy" Amorine

Edna Lucille "Lucy" Amorine

Mar 4, 2022

Edna Lucille “Lucy” Amorine of Park Hills MO  passed away March 4, 2022, at the age of 79 at her home. She was born September 2, 1942 in Buffalo, NY. Lucy was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Ruby (Spenser) Blakeslee; daughter, Robin Ann Laxton; son, Harold Wayne Amorine; and sister, Betty Blakeslee.

She is survived by her...

Betty Jane Warden

Betty Jane Warden

Mar 4, 2022

   Betty Jane Warden of Bonne Terre, passed away March 4, 2022, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus at 93 years of age. She was born October 16, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Bertha (Gier) Miller; husband,  Floyd G. Warden; daughter, Shirley Mae (John) Smith; granddaughter, Mara Smith; sisters, Ula (Leo) Boyer,...

Chelita Blake

Chelita Blake

Mar 3, 2022

          Joseph Blake, 86, of Park Hills, passed away March 2, 2022, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.  Chelita Blake, 88, of Park Hills, passed away March 3, 2022, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington.  Joseph was born April 15, 1935, in Flat River, to the late Roy and Lassie (Brasher) Blake and Chelita was born August 18, 1933, in Canalou,...

Joseph Blake

Joseph Blake

Mar 2, 2022

          Joseph Blake, 86, of Park Hills, passed away March 2, 2022, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.  Chelita Blake, 88, of Park Hills, passed away March 3, 2022, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington.  Joseph was born April 15, 1935, in Flat River, to the late Roy and Lassie (Brasher) Blake and Chelita was born in Canalou, to the late...

Bob Burgess

Bob Burgess

Mar 1, 2022

          Bob Burgess, 81, of Park Hills, passed away March 1, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born March 9, 1940, in Esther, to the late Arnold Eugene and Mildred (Centers) Burgess.  Bob was President and a member for 35 years, of Local Labor Union #916. He was also employed for 5 years at Mineral Area...

Raymond Pendley

Raymond Pendley

Mar 1, 2022

Raymond Lee Pendley, 82, of Festus passed away March 1, 2022 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. He was born February 4, 1940 in Corona, Alabama. Raymond enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeler rides and taking care of his pet bird.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Mattie Pendley; one brother, Leonard Pendley.

Raymond is survived by his...

Mardell Salings

Mardell Salings

Feb 23, 2022

          Mardell Salings, 82, of Park Hills, passed away February 23, 2022, at Missouri Baptist in St. Louis.  She was born March 28, 1939, in Pine Lawn, to the late John and Erna Lenora (McChesney) Adams.  Mardell was a member of the First Church of God in Leadwood and enjoyed reading and being at home with her family and cats.

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Lillie Fenwick

Lillie Fenwick

Feb 23, 2022

          Lillie Fenwick, 76, of Irondale, passed away February 23, 2022, at NHC in Desloge, surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born June 27, 1945, in Cherryville, to the late Dyer and Amanda (Hastings) Cox.  Lillie was an avid cross country trail rider for over 30 years.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, and most of all, her grandchildren.

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