Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Ethan Michael Hughes
Mar 20, 2021
Ethan Hughes
Ethan Michael Hughes, 25, of Bonne Terre passed away March 20, 2021 at Parkland Health Center in Bonne Terre. Ethan was born March 11, 1996 in Farmington. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Rose Embry.
Ethan was an avid outdoorsman and he loved spending time with his family especially his brothers.
Ethan is survived by his...
Shelba J. Weiss
Mar 19, 2021
Shelba J. Weiss
Shelba J. Weiss, age 83, of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at Stonebridge Nursing Home in Maryland Heights, Missouri. She was born on May 5, 1937, to the late George and Martha “Maddie” (Sago) Gibson.
Shelba is survived by her daughter, Tammy Ameis and her son, Scott Weiss; two grandchildren Krista and Andy Willen,...
James E. Tripp
Mar 19, 2021
Jim Tripp, 81, of Farmington passed away on March 19, 2021 at his residence. He was born March 29, 1939 in Fredericktown to the late Cleo Bert and Dellie Elizabeth (Silvey) Tripp. He was also preceded in death by 7 siblings, Ann Frodyma, Glenwood Tripp, Glenda Naert, Edward Tripp, Kenneth Tripp, Bill Tripp, and Diane Burns.
Jim was a retiree...
Pamela Gaye Yancey
Mar 19, 2021
Pamela Gaye Yancey, age 62, of Bonne Terre, passed away at her residence. Pamela was born February 10, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Pamela was preceded in death by her mother, Lorene (Burlbaugh) Layton; grandmother, Ethel Burlbaugh.
Pamela is survived by brothers, Larry Yancey and wife Karen and Chris Yancey and wife Barb; nieces, Katie Gunning and Kristen Yancey.
There...
Joann Simily
Mar 18, 2021
Joann Simily, 91, of Leadwood, passed away March 18, 2021, at Community Manor Nursing Facility in Farmington. She was born January 4, 1930, in Frankclay, to the late Auborn “Windy” and Mabel (Lawson) House. Joann was a member of the First Church of God in Leadwood and a member of the Sunshine Club. She sold Avon for over 30 years...
Van Gilliam
Mar 17, 2021
Van Gilliam, 65, of Bismarck, formerly of Leadwood, passed away, March 17, 2021, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born December 26, 1955, in Bonne Terre, to the late Alfred P. and Carolyn (Hall) Gilliam. Van enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and the great outdoors. He also loved working on race cars and watching races.
He was preceded...
Donald Kenneth Woodland
Mar 17, 2021
Donald Kenneth Woodland Jr, age 71, of Bonne Terre, passed away at Evelyn in St. Louis Missouri on March 17, 2021. Donald was born July 15, 1949 in, St. Louis, Missouri. Donald enjoyed scrapping, playing on his computer and spending time with his family he loved his dogs.
Donald was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Dippel; father, Donald...
Virginia Hager
Mar 16, 2021
Virginia Hager, 99, of Desloge, passed away March 16, 2021, at Camelot Nursing and Rehabilitation in Farmington. She was born September 9, 1921, to the late John and Viola (Phillips) Bess. Virginia was a member of the Desloge United Methodist Church, Teacher’s Association of Mineral Area and Missouri State Teachers Association. She was an elementary school teacher for over 30...
Molly Miller
Mar 16, 2021
Molly Miller, 63, of Farmington, passed away March 16, 2021 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. She was born December 22, 1957, in Camden, Arkansas to Robert “Bob” and Helen (Frasier) Brewer.
She was preceded in death by her father, Robert “Bob” Brewer; and brother in-law, Dwight Miller.
Molly is survived by husband, Dennis Miller; children, Jake...
Judy Barton
Mar 12, 2021
Julia “Judy” A. Barton, 76, of Bismarck passed away March 12, 2021, at Camelot Nursing Home. She was born April 28, 1944, in Bismarck to Jesse and Mabel (Barlow) Reeves. She was preceded in death by her father, Jesse Reeves; two brothers, Larry and Charles Reeves.
Judy is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Larry Barton; mother,...
Joseph Henry
Mar 11, 2021
Joseph Martin Henry, age 42, of St. Louis, passed away March 11, 2021. He was born on March 24, 1978, in Moberly, to Rose (Siebuhr) Henry. Joseph graduated from Farmington High School in 1996 and attended the University of Central Missouri at Warrensburg where he received his degree in Aviation Safety and Management. Joseph received his master’s degree in Military...
Ronald Edward Missey
Mar 10, 2021
Ronald “Ron” Edward Missey, 79 forever more, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Lac Shayne in Terre Du Lac. He was born October 28, 1941 to the late Edward Quinton and Gertrude Marie (Sauer) Missey in St. Louis, Missouri. Ron was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his entire family and dear friends,...
Roy Davis
Mar 8, 2021
Roy G. Davis, 71, of Farmington passed away March 8, 2021. He was born May 31, 1949 in Oxley, MO. Roy proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time and was also a member of the Farmington VFW 5896 and the 67 Gun Club.
He was preceded in death...
Bob Bloom
Mar 8, 2021
Robert “Bob” Bloom, 67, of Bonne Terre, passed away March 8, 2021, due to complications of Covid 19. He was born July 24, 1953, in Bonne Terre, to Elmer and Inez Elizabeth (Sumper) Bloom. Bob was a member of Esther United Methodist Church in Park Hills and the Machinist Union, a former firefighter for Bonne Terre and Desloge. He...
Carl Aland Joyce
Mar 8, 2021
Carl Aland Joyce, 55, of Bonne Terre, passed away March 8, 2021 at his home. He was born September 3, 1965 in Festus, to James and Sandra (Jackson) Joyce. Carl graduated from North County Class of 1983. Carl was a Class A retired machinist and had many interests and loved Astronomy, Science, Robotics, Space Exploration, RC Planes, Motorcycles, Dirt bikes,...
Theresa Cecelia Coleman
Mar 6, 2021
Theresa Cecelia Coleman, age 88, of St. Louis, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Beauvais Manor Healthcare. She was born on October 22, 1932, to the late Antoin and Gertrude Agnes (Pratt) Coleman. Theresa loved collecting dolls, crafts, and telling jokes she was the most amazing story teller. She was a great musician and played many different instruments and...
William "Bill" Ray Dickerson
Mar 5, 2021
Bill Dickerson, 65, of Desloge, passed away March 5, 2021, at Missouri Baptist in St. Louis. He was born June 18, 1955, in Bonne Terre, to the late Dwayne Ray and Irma Lee (Simpson) Dickerson. Bill was an active member of the Mineral Area Community Elks Lodge 2583 and loved spending time with family and friends.
He was preceded in...
Henry Bomar, Jr.
Mar 5, 2021
Henry German Bomar, Jr., 84, of Farmington, MO passed away March 5, 2021 at Missouri Baptist in St. Louis. He was born January 30, 1937 in Steele, MO to the late Henry and Mary (Holbert) Bomar, Sr. Henry proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was a member of the VFW and AMVETS.
In addition to...
Ruth Marie Edgar
Mar 4, 2021
Ruth Marie (Scott) Edgar, 92, of Bonne Terre, passed away March 4, 2021. She was born July 7, 1928 in Leadwood, to the late Cecil Eugene and Rosa Eleanor (Kay) Scott.
Ruth was an active member of the Bonne Terre First Baptist Church for over 70 years, where she taught Sunday school for over 25 years. She was involved with...
Rose Marie Smith
Mar 1, 2021
Rose Marie Smith, 90, of Farmington passed away March 1, 2021 at NHC Healthcare in Maryland Heights, MO. She was born May 20, 1930 in Ste. Genevieve to the late Albert and Olive (Thuillier) Klein. Rose Marie married the love of her life, Joseph Smith January 1954. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington, where...
