Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Larna V Huff
Jul 4, 2021
Larna Huff, 92, of Desloge passed away on July 4, 2021 at NHC Desloge. She was born September 28, 1928 in Courtois, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Bessie (Hutchings) Jarvis, her loving husband Leroy Huff, daughter in law Sharon Huff, one grandson, one granddaughter, and two brothers and one sister.
Larna is survived by...
Pat Skaggs
Jul 3, 2021
Rastus “Pat” Lee Skaggs, 80, of Bismarck, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family. Pat was born on Tuesday, April 29, 1941, in Fountain Farm. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He retired after 33 years with Ford Motor Company. Pat enjoyed bowling, wood-working, collecting old coins, traveling and camping. ...
Vannah Rose Carol Horn
Jul 1, 2021
Baby Vannah Rose Carol Horn, beloved first daughter of Makayla Ferguson and David Horn, of Farmington was born asleep in the arms of Jesus on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Parkland Hospital.
Baby Vannah is survived by her parents; grandparents, Keshia Ferguson, Alan and Amanda Horn. Many aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive.
A Memorial Visitation will be held Monday,...
Marvin Bess
Jun 30, 2021
Marvin Floyd Bess also known by “Whitey” and “Guinea”, age 86, of Bonne Terre, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. Marvin was born on Wednesday, August 1, 1934 in Bonne Terre. Marvin worked at Meramec Mines and then retired from Chrysler as a robot repairman. He was of Baptist faith and proudly served...
Charles "Raymond" Jones
Jun 29, 2021
Raymond Jones, 93, of Bonne Terre, passed away June 29, 2021, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. He was born December 10, 1927, in Bonne Terre, to the late Roy Joseph and Clara Mary (Boyer) Jones. Raymond was of Catholic faith and worked over 40+ years as a structural engineer. He enjoyed doing genealogy for the last 30 years. ...
Mickey "Cowboy" Rawlins
Jun 28, 2021
Mickey “Cowboy” Rawlins, 71, of Park Hills, passed away June 28, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He was born January 30, 1950, in Montgomery County, to the late Edmond and Katherine (Penderdraft) Rawlins. Cowboy enjoyed restoring old cars (especially Fords), listening to country music, making jewelry and lamps. He was described as having handy hands.
He was...
Loman Stone
Jun 25, 2021
Loman Stone formerly of Farmington, MO passed away surrounded by family, June 25, 2021, at the age of 91 in Springfield, MO. He was born on March 18, 1930, at Fort Douglas, AR, the son of the late Homer and Leva (Terry) Stone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Noble Stone and Artie...
Michael Larenson
Jun 22, 2021
Michael Anthony Larenson, 62, of Desloge passed away June 22, 2021, surrounded by his family, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. He was born October 10, 1958 in Hannibal, MO to the late Gerald and Joy (Constable) Larenson. Mike was employed with Taylor Engineering since they opened in 1989. He was an avid St. Louis Blues fan, enjoyed hunting and...
Violet Fern Pierce
Jun 20, 2021
Violet Fern Pierce, age 77, of DeSoto, Missouri passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. She was born on July 8, 1943 to the late Chesley and Gladys (Dodson) Ramsey.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Glenn Pierce; daughter, Connie Pierce; sons, Jerry and Daniel Pierce; siblings, Ruth Mauer, Ray Ramsey, Donald Ramsey,...
Patricia Barnhouse
Jun 20, 2021
Patricia Lee Barnhouse, age 68, passed away on June 20th, 2021, at Missouri Baptist Hospital. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Dale Gene Barnhouse, by a mere 10 weeks and 4 days. They would have been married 49 years on September 23rd, 2021.
Patty was a Doe Run native and was born April 11th,...
Harlyn Wayne Crandall
Jun 18, 2021
Harlyn Wayne Crandall, age 92, of Lakeland, FL, formally of St. Louis. passed away Friday, June 18, 2021, at BJC, Parkland Hospital, Farmington, Missouri. He was born in Springfield, Missouri, on Friday, August 31 1928, to the late Corliss and Edith (Adams) Crandall. Harlyn proudly served his country in the United States Navy; he is a retired CPA where he...
Faye Neves
Jun 18, 2021
Faye Ruth Neves, 89, of Farmington passed away June 18, 2021. She was born July 9, 1931 in St. Louis, MO to the late Frederick and Mabel (Kausler) Shillinger.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert Shillinger.
Faye is survived by her three children, Melissa LaRose (Jack), Dan Neves...
Johnny Williams
Jun 17, 2021
Johnny Williams, 75, of Desloge, passed away June 17, 2021, at Parkland Hospital North, in Bonne Terre. He was born Saturday, September 29, 1945, in Leadwood, to the late Ruth Hartzell. Johnny attended the Gospel Light Church in Bonne Terre.
He was preceded in death by his mother and one step-son, David LaBruyere.
Johnny is survived by his wife of...
Maudie Barlow
Jun 17, 2021
Maudie Barlow, 77, of Park Hills, passed away June 17, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 2, 1944, in Bonne Terre, to the late George and Candace (Sweet) Weir. Maudie attended Eastside Church of God. She was a huge Lt. Columbo fan and she loved to read, watch the Game Show Network, and crochet. ...
Emma "Emmalou" Sophia Louise Weiss
Jun 16, 2021
Emma Sophia Louise “Emmalou” Weiss, age 17, of Farmington passed away June 16, 2021, as a result of an automobile accident. She was born March 29, 2004, in Crystal City to Neil Patrick Weiss and Angela Christel (Trautwein) Weiss.
Emma's love of being a Christian was an important part of her life. From an early age, she was an active...
Clinton "Jr" Sutton
Jun 15, 2021
Clinton Sutton, Jr., 63, of Bismarck, passed away, June 15, 2021, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born February 22, 1958, in Bonne Terre, to the late Clinton Charles and Edna Aileen (Dillard) Sutton, Sr. JR loved fishing, mushroom hunting, listening to music, and spending time with his grandkids.
He was preceded in death...
William " Bill" F. Mcarthy
Jun 14, 2021
William "Bill" F. McArthy, 79, Bonne Terre, formally of St. Louis, passed away Monday June 14, 2021 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born Thursday October 23, 1941 in St. Louis, to the late George McArthy and Lucille Shackelford. Bill was retired from the Local #396 Iron Workers of St. Louis, and enjoyed traveling and going to...
Esterline Upchurch
Jun 14, 2021
Esterline Upchurch, 90, of Desloge, passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 14, 2021. She was born March 8, 1931, in Walnut Ridge, AR during the Great Depression. Esterline moved to St. Louis with her family in pursuit of opportunities and met the love of her life, Melvin Upchurch. They were married on September 13, 1951. Soon thereafter,...
Norma Montgomery
Jun 13, 2021
Norma Montgomery, 90, of Park Hills, passed away June 13, 2021 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born August 15, 1930, to the late James and Effie (Carlton) Dorris. Norma was a member of the First Church of God in Leadwood. She loved quilting and reading “Star” magazines.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband,...
Karen Medlin
Jun 13, 2021
Karen Medlin, 61, of Park Hills, passed away June 13, 2021, as a result of an automobile accident. She was born March 26, 1960, in Bonne Terre, to the late Raymond and Norma Ruth (Dorris) Montgomery, Sr. She was a member of the House of Praise Church of God. Karen was very active in her church, food pantry and taking...
