Obituaries

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

Vickie Degonia

Vickie Degonia

Nov 10, 2021

          Vickie Degonia, 65, of Fredericktown, passed away November 10, 2021, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis.  She was born January 12, 1956, in Dexter, to the late Ulis Ray and Kathleen Yvonne (Reeves) Wineman.  She was a member of Grace Way Ministries.  Vickie was also the proud owner of Patches and Pigtails Childcare in Bonne Terre.  She treated...

Patricia Welker

Patricia Welker

Nov 8, 2021

          Patricia Welker, 75, of Park Hills, passed away November 8, 2021, at Parkland Health Center South.  She was born February 7, 1946, in Bonne Terre, to the late Everett Jack and Yvetta Velva (Bader) Hughes.  Patricia was a member of the First Church of God in Leadwood and worked as a department manager at Desloge Wal-Mart for more than 20...

Tim Stanley

Tim Stanley

Nov 7, 2021

      Timothy “Tim” Colin Stanley, age 62, of Bonne Terre, passed away at his residence on Sunday, November 7, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Saturday, January 31, 1959, in Cape Girardeau. Tim was a yard supervisor with County Materials for over 20 years. He enjoyed dirt track racing, fishing, hunting and picking on his grandkids.

       He...

Gloria Jean Stewart

Gloria Jean Stewart

Nov 4, 2021

Gloria Stewart, 78, of Park Hills passed away November 4, 2021 at Country Meadows in Park Hills. She was born October 1, 1943 in St. Louis, MO to the late Harry and Charlotte (Murphy) Barnes. 

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Stewart; two sons, Joseph Stewart, Jr. and Thomas Stewart;...

Shirley Cramp

Shirley Cramp

Nov 4, 2021

           Shirley Ann Cramp, age 88, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Parkland Heath Center in Farmington. She was born on Saturday, May 27, 1933 in Flat River. 

           She was preceded in death by her parents; Ray and Lula Cowan; spouse, Clyde “Sonny” Jerome Cramp; son, Jeff Cramp; one brother, one sister and niece. She attended...

Ronald James Martin

Ronald James Martin

Nov 3, 2021

Ronald James Martin, age 78, of Bonne Terre, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021, in St. Louis, Missouri. Ronald was born on, July 3, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri to late Elmer and Juanita (Richardson) Martin.

Ron was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  He enjoyed fishing, shooting pool, fast cars, music and spending time with his family.

He...

Eugene Leroy Wigger

Eugene Leroy Wigger

Nov 3, 2021

Eugene LeRoy Wigger of Farmington passed away November 3, 2021 at his residence at the age of 94. He was born October 13, 1927 in Farmington to the late Howard and Katie (Wiles) Wigger. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Harold Wigger in infancy and Earl Wigger.

Eugene proudly served his country...

Daniel Carl Butler

Daniel Carl Butler

Nov 1, 2021

Daniel “Danny” Carl Butler age 63, of Bonne Terre, MO, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021. He was born on Thursday, October 2, 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri to late Carl Edward and Freida Jean Butler.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Dennis E Butler and sister Linda D Butler.

Danny is survived...

Michael Jason Stevens

Michael Jason Stevens

Oct 29, 2021

          Jason Stevens, 40, of Leadwood, passed away October 29, 2021.  He was born August 26, 1981, in Farmington, to Richard and Sherry Stevens, Sr.  Jason was a 2000 graduate of West County High School  and worked at S.R.G. Global. He loved cooking, gardening, hunting, his family, but most of all, his nieces and nephews.  Jason never met a stranger and...

Betty Jo Lasley

Betty Jo Lasley

Oct 29, 2021

 

Betty Jo Lasley of Affton Missouri entered into eternal rest on October 29, 2021. She was born in Shannon County, September 14, 1924 to the late Lee and Minerva (Sartin) Young.  In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Don H. Lasley.  One brother, Lee Young, Jr also preceded her in...

Darrel Mauer

Darrel Mauer

Oct 29, 2021

          Darrel Mauer, 83, of Farmington, passed away October 29, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born June 23, 1938, in Wahpeton, ND, to the late Edward and Viola (Hoefs) Mauer and served in the United States Coast Guard.  Darrel retired from Kroger Grocery Store after 30 years.  He loved fishing, riding motorcycles, watching Nascar or...

Lorna Politte

Lorna Politte

Oct 28, 2021

 

Parkland Loses “Mom”

Lorna Aifaatu Politte, of Park Hills, beloved wife of Charles “Lefty” Politte, passed away on October 28, 2021 at the age of 83.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Beryl Wilson and Satele Uoka Faga Momoisea, a brother, Sefo Momoisea, and granddaughter, Kiera Politte. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Charles,...

Charles "Chuck" Benoist

Charles "Chuck" Benoist

Oct 28, 2021

          Chuck Benoist, 88, of Bonne Terre, passed away October 28, 2021, at his home surrounded by the ones he loved.  He was born July 14, 1933, in Irondale, to the late John and Eva Mae (Yates) Benoist. Chuck was a member of the Primrose Baptist Church and past Exalted Ruler of Mineral Area Elks and was a charter member.  He...

Daniel Brown

Daniel Brown

Oct 27, 2021

          Daniel Brown, 78, of St. Clair, passed away October 27, 2021, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.  He was born June 4, 1943, in Washington County, to Julius and Ruby (Harper) Brown.  Daniel is a member of the Sullivan Worship Center.  He was also a member of Transit Union Local #788 Division and retired after 25 years from Bi-State...

Travis John Harmon

Travis John Harmon

Oct 26, 2021

Travis Harmon, 46, of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away, Tuesday October 26, 2021 at his residence in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. He was born Thursday, January 9, 1975 to John Kaufman and Marleen Johnston

Travis is survived by his wife, Lacie Harmon, mother; Marleen (Welch) Johnston and step-father Richard Johnston, children; Justin, Carlee and Kenadee Harmon, grandchild; Skylar Harmon, brother; Andy...

Louis Maxwell Graham

Louis Maxwell Graham

Oct 26, 2021

Louis Maxwell “Max” Graham of Libertyville, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Parc Prōvence, Creve Coeur, MO, at the age of 91. Max was born February 4, 1930, in Libertyville, MO, to the late Raymond “R.C.” and Antonia (Detring) Graham.  Max was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Alta “Ruth” (Douglas) Graham and an infant...

Jimmy Cunningham

Jimmy Cunningham

Oct 25, 2021

          Jimmy Cunningham, 67, of Farmington, passed away peacefully, October 25, 2021, at his home, surrounded by the ones that loved him.  He was born August 28, 1954, in Bonne Terre, to Jack and Sadie Irene (Hall) Cunningham.  Jimmy was a member of the Elvins Masonic Ionic Lodge as well as the Shriners and Elks Lodge of Farmington. 

          He was...

Bobbie Jo Hinkle

Bobbie Jo Hinkle

Oct 24, 2021

     Bobbie Jo Hinkle, age 84, of Farmington, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Scenic Nursing & Rehab Center in Herculaneum. She was born on Friday, February, 12, 1937, in Union City, Tennessee.  She enjoyed going fishing and watching the St. Louis Cardinals.

     Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Nellie (Gray) Gilton, husband, Herbert Keith Hinkle;...

Ernest "Lenny" Boyer

Ernest "Lenny" Boyer

Oct 24, 2021

     Ernest “Lenny” Boyer, 64 of Bonne Terre, passed away at South Brook Nursing Home in Farmington, Sunday, October 24, 2021, He was born Wednesday, February 27, 1957 in Washington County, to the late Charles and Alfredia (DeClue) Boyer.

     Lenny was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Manuel “Marty” Boyer and Bobby Boyer.

     He is survived by his wife...

Florence Kramer

Florence Kramer

Oct 22, 2021

          Florence Kramer, 95, of Bonne Terre, passed away October 22, 2021, at Fieser Nursing Home in Fenton.  She was born November 10, 1925, in Mount Olive, Illinois, to the late Max and Louise (Kramer) Scheller.  Florence was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Park Hills and past President of LWML.  When she resided in Lake Timberline, she was...