Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Diane Marie Mcmunn
Dec 10, 2021
Diane Marie McMunn, 69, of Valles Mines, passed away December 10, 2021 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus. She was born Monday, April 21, 1952 in Cleveland, OH to the late Gerald Michael and Betty (Galloway) Wickens.
She enjoyed shopping, vacation sitting on the beach in Florida, 4 wheeling, boating, camping with family, hanging with her girlfriends, and keeping Bill...
Brian Odgers
Dec 9, 2021
Brian Odgers, 63, of Bonne Terre, passed away December 9, 2021, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born July 11, 1958, in Bonne Terre to the late Howard Wayne and Patricia Anne (Weber) Odgers. Brian retired from the St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department, as a Sheriff’s Deputy, after 33 years. He was a member of the Solid Rock...
Mary Lee Rohrer
Dec 9, 2021
Mary Lee Rohrer, 73, of Farmington passed away December 9, 2021 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She was born August 10, 1948 in St. Louis to the late James Daniel and Dorothy (Campbell) Snider. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Robin Russell; her sisters, Sherry Edgar, Carol Brewer, Debbie Martin, Diana Martin; brother, Joe Snider.
Mary Lee...
Danny Lawson
Dec 7, 2021
Danny R. Lawson passed away at home in Farmington, December 7, 2021, at the age of 63. Danny was born in Saint Louis, August 12, 1958, the son of Logan C. Lawson (father) and Bertha M. Lawson (mother) of St. Francois County.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Logan and Bertha, as well as five brothers and...
Peggy White
Dec 6, 2021
Peggy White, 87, of Farmington passed away December 6, 2021, surrounded by her family at Community Manor in Farmington. She was born December 30, 1933 in St. Louis to the late Harry and Edith (Emerson) Watson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Watson and Jack Watson.
Peggy was a member of...
Richard "Rich" King
Dec 3, 2021
Richard “Rich” King, age 87, of Bonne Terre, passed away, Friday, December 3, 2021, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. He was born on Monday, January 29, 1934, in St. Louis. Rich proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from the United Parcel Service and was a member of Teamsters Local #688. Rich was...
Marty Mathes
Dec 2, 2021
Martin “Marty” Mathes, 62, of Park Hills, passed away, December 2, 2021, at his residence surrounded by the ones who loved him. He was born October 9, 1959, in Bonne Terre, to the late Lester James Mathes and Norma (Hulsey) Toppins. Marty was a member of the First Baptist Church in Park Hills. He had a love of music as...
Ernest Lloyd Jarvis
Dec 2, 2021
Ernest Lloyd Jarvis, 77, of Bonne Terre, passed away, December 2, 2021, at St. Louis University. He was born November 14, 1944, in Potosi, to the late Ernest V. “Dude” and Hazel (Wilson) Jarvis. Ernest is a member of Wortham Church of God. He served his country in the United States Air Force, until retiring after 20 years. Ernest then...
Dennis "Denny" Wayne Skaggs
Dec 2, 2021
Dennis Wayne Skaggs also known by “Denny”, age 63, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Mercy South in St. Louis. Denny was born Tuesday, June 24, 1958 in Bonne Terre, to the late Orville and Geraldine (Hale) Skaggs.
He is survived by his loving wife, Marsha (Moss) Skaggs; his four children, Dana (husband JD) Cafourek, Denny...
Baby Kaulder Lee Ferrell
Dec 2, 2021
Kaulder Lee Ferrell, 3 days, of Park Hills, passed away December 2, 2021, at Children’s Hospital in St. Louis. He was born November 29, 2021, in St. Louis, to Cody Lee Ferrell and Sara Richardson. Kaulder Lee was preceded in death by one grandfather, Robert “Bob” Ferrell.
He is survived by his parents; one sister, Carlee Gail Ferrell; maternal grandparents,...
Courtney Nicole Drennen
Dec 1, 2021
Courtney Nicole Drennen, age 22, of Festus, Missouri passed away December 1, 2021, she was born May 30, 1999, in St. Louis to Danielle Roux and Brian Drennen.
Courtney loved music, animals and her family and friends. She was smart, funny and full of life, the day she was born she came out a fighter. Courtney has overcome many obstacles...
Barbara Sue Ward
Nov 29, 2021
Barbara Sue (Cramp) Ward, of Bonne Terre, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at St. Luke’s West Hospital at the age of 78. She was born Friday, May 21, 1943 in Desloge, Missouri. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Clarence (Tiny) and Virginia (Jenny) Cramp; step- son Robert Ward and grandparents, Augusta (Gus) and Ada Cramp. Barbara is...
Terri Jo Farley
Nov 29, 2021
Terri Jo Farley, age 71, of Desloge passed away Monday, November 29, 2021. She was born on Friday, February 24, 1950 in St. Louis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hershal and Nell (Gardner) Parks; spouse, Jack Farley; and son, David Farley.
Terri Jo is survived by her daughter, Patricia Hernandez and husband Gustavo; seven grandchildren, Maggie, Isabella,...
Karl Helms
Nov 29, 2021
Karl Russell Helms, age 83, of Desloge, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was born on Thursday, October 20, 1938, in Hopewell to the late Edward Lee and Mary Ellen (Fromm) Helms. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Janice “Gwen” (Twomey) Helms; sister, Dixie...
Dennis "Denny" Wayne Eaton
Nov 27, 2021
Dennis “Denny” Wayne Eaton, age 69, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at St. Anthony’s Mercy South Hospital. Denny was born on Sunday, August 17, 1952 in Farmington, MO to the late Roy Winford and Mildred Marie (Hughes) Eaton. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his siblings, Marilyn Duncan and David Eaton. ...
Lisa Strauser
Nov 27, 2021
Lisa Strauser, 57, of Brevard, North Carolina, formerly of Bonne Terre, passed away November 27, 2021. She was born January 14, 1964, in Bonne Terre, to Ronald Strauser and Cynthia Foshee. Lisa was an avid animal lover.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Earl and Hilda Foshee; paternal grandmother, Lucille Strauser.
Lisa is survived by...
Dorothy Jane Bartlett
Nov 27, 2021
Dorothy (Arnold) Bartlett, age 76, of Park Hills, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Country Meadows. She was born on Monday, May 14, 1945 in Horine, MO to the late Joseph and Matilda (Boyer) Arnold. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Robert “Bob” Bartlett; a son Allen Lee Bartlett; and eight of her sibling
Dorothy...
Frank Beard
Nov 25, 2021
Franklin Beard, 61, of Bismarck, passed away November 25, 2021, at Jefferson Mercy in Festus. He was born January 4, 1960, in Poplar Bluff, to the late Leroy and Wanda Ann (Morris) White. Frank was an amazing father and husband. His family was everything to him! There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for his wife, kids, grandkids or his Hoover...
Diane Williams
Nov 25, 2021
Diane DeClue Williams, former St. Francois County Health Center Director, North County School Board President, and North County Elementary School Nurse, died on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2021 at the The Sheridan at Laurier Park Retirement Community in St. Louis, MO.
A 1958 Bonne Terre High School graduate, Diane received her RN degree from Barnes Hospital School of Nursing in...
Kenny Basler
Nov 25, 2021
Kenny Basler, 53, of Bonne Terre, passed away November 25, 2021, at Mercy South in St. Louis. He was born December 26, 1967, in Fredericktown, to the late Russell and Ruth Naomi (Miller) Basler. Kenny was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills and was an avid outdoorsman. Kenny enjoyed many outdoor activities with his sons, such...
