Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Karen Chandler
Nov 21, 2020
Karen Chandler, age 64, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing in Farmington. She was born on November 21, 1956 in Bonne Terre, MO to the late Charles H. and Oral Marie (Reed) Chandler also preceded by brother-in-law, H. Bruce Nethington.
Karen is survived by her sisters, Ann Nethington of Kirkwood, MO and Sue (James)...
Peter Murphy
Nov 21, 2020
Peter “Pete” Darrell Murphy, age 44, of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis. Pete was born December 9, 1975 in Bonne Terre. Pete was preceded in death by his father, Larry Murphy and brother, Steven Earl Murphy.Pete is survived by his wife, Candice (Barton) Murphy; mother, Susanne (Hoehn) Murphy; stepchildren,...
Larry Hughes
Nov 20, 2020
Larry Gordon Hughes, age 72, of Farmington, passed away November 20, 2020, at his residence. He was born on June 14, 1948, in Alton, Illinois to the late James “Bud” and Virginia (Taul) Hughes.
Larry worked as a foreman for 30 years at Flat River Glass where he later retired. He enjoyed duck hunting, fishing, golf and spending time...
Joseph "Todd" 'Salt" Sutton
Nov 19, 2020
Joseph “Todd” “Salt” Sutton, age 59, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Parkland South. He was born on Monday, March 20, 1961, in St. Francois County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald J. and Annette (Harvey) Sutton.
Todd is survived by his children, Kayla Dennison (Joseph Murray); Kaitlyn Noll (Eric); Sydney and Carter...
Shirley Ann Watkins
Nov 18, 2020
Shirley Ann Watkins, age 88, of Farmington, MO passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born on Sunday, December 13, 1931, in Crystal City, MO to the late Valle Carron and Viola (LaRose) Carron. Also preceding her in death was her loving husband, John Watkins; son David Watkins: Brother Robert Carron; and...
Charles Neidig
Nov 17, 2020
Charles Edwin Neidig, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, 78, passed away quickly on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020.
“Chuck” was born May 29, 1942, the son of the late Jerry and Blanche Wehry-Neidig. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sandra Mae Cowan, his brother, Clifford Neidig, and an infant sister, Jacquelyn Neidig.
He is survived by his wife,...
Glendal Rayfield
Nov 17, 2020
Glendal Edward Rayfield, 94, of Bismarck died November 17, 2020 at Christian Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Jean Rayfield, his parents Clyde James Rayfield and Virgie (Newton) Rayfield, three brothers: Willard, Bernell, and Danny Rayfield; two sisters, Geneva Weber and Shirley Ann Henderson. He is survived by three sons, James Rayfield...
Mary Carolyn Walker
Nov 17, 2020
Mary Carolyn (Smith) Walker of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away on November 17, 2020. Carolyn (as she was known to all) was born in Elvins, Missouri to the late James Clifford and Lena Marguerite (Bible) Smith on November 29, 1938.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her son, Brett Walker.
She is survived by...
Karen Forshee
Nov 16, 2020
Karen Elaine (Sexton) Forshee, age 54, of Festus, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at her home. Karen was born to the late Claude and Edith (Stinnett) Sexton in Festus, Missouri. Karen loved riding Harleys and spending time with family. She was a special person who always lifted those around her.
In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in...
Joanne Nash
Nov 15, 2020
Joanne (Boyer) Nash, age 78, of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday morning, November 15, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. Joanne was born March 27, 1942 to the late Joseph Orfie and Elsie Lorine (Frances) Boyer. Joanne loved being with her family and friends, enjoyed her pet cats, crocheting, photography, shopping, collecting hats and being outdoors. She...
Don Clark
Nov 15, 2020
Don Clark, age 89, of Park Hills, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020, at his residence. He was born on June 28, 1931, in Knob Lick to the late Alfred and Elsie (Marshall) Clark. Don served in the Army during the Korean War. He worked as a laborer for the City of Park Hills from 1973 to 2000....
Shelby Crank
Nov 14, 2020
Shelby Crank, 77, of Park Hills, passed away November 14, 2020 at home surrounded by family. She was born October 16, 1943, in Hazard, Kentucky, to the late Doc and Pearlie (Young) Williams. Shelby was a member of the Lively Stone Tabernacle Church. She worked at the Flat River Glass company for 32 years before retiring.
She was preceded in...
Jeremy Vargo
Nov 14, 2020
Jeremy Lynn Vargo, 43, of Huntington, IN. passed away at 7:45 am Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Summit City Nursing and Rehab in Fort Wayne, IN. due to complications from Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease and Covid-19.Jeremy was born on August 2, 1977 in Bonne Terre, MO., the son of Michael Vargo Sr. and Sharon (Knittig) Vargo. He attended grade school...
Bill Pattengill
Nov 14, 2020
Bill Pattengill, 69, of Park Hills, passed away November 14, 2020, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. He was born March 9, 1951, in Cairo, Illinois to the late Lee and Lula Jane (Daniel) Pattengill Sr. Bill was a faithful member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Park Hills where he served as church treasurer and Sunday School teacher. He enjoyed...
Carol "Ky" Kennedy
Nov 10, 2020
Carol “Ky” Kennedy, 78, of Park Hills, passed away November 10, 2020, at Mercy Jefferson in Crystal City. He was born May 8, 1942, in Elvins, to the late Almon “Coonie” and Edna (Brooks) Kennedy. Ky was a member of Eastside Church of God in Leadwood. He loved fishing, hunting, camping, boating, gardening and anything else that had to do...
Imo Celestine Whiteside
Nov 10, 2020
Imo Celestine Whiteside
Imo (McCullough) Whiteside of Farmington passed away November 10, 2020, at the age of 100 years. She was born September 9, 1920. A beloved wife of the late John C. (Jay) Whiteside, she is preceded in death by her parents, Carl D. and Mable McCullough nee- Baily Also, her brother Carl D. McCullough, and sister Theola Jean...
Lynn Hahn
Nov 9, 2020
Roy "Lynn" Hahn, age 79, of Bonne Terre, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at his home. Lynn was born July 29, 1941 to the late Roy Lee and Minnie Eva (Kassabaum) Hahn in Ironton, Missouri. Lynn was a hard worker and enjoyed fishing.
In addition to his parents, Lynn was preceded in death by his wife Caroline Diane (Willis)...
Gary Robinson
Nov 8, 2020
Mr. Garland R. “Gary” Robinson passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020, at his Farmington residence at the age of 79 years, four months, and six days. Gary was the son of Garland R. Robinson and Ruth Elizabeth Barham Scism and was born on July 2, 1941, in Dexter, MO. Also preceding Gary in death were a step-father, Sam Scism, step-mother,...
Tom Lawson
Nov 7, 2020
Thomas R. Lawson of Farmington, Missouri passed away Saturday, November 7th, 2020, in St. Charles, Missouri at the age of 78 years old. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, August 31st, 1942 to the late Floyd E. and Georgia W. (Lanius) Lawson Sr.
Tom was a devout Christian and longtime member of Washita Baptist Church. He worked at...
Delmon Short
Nov 5, 2020
Delmon Short, 91, of Bismarck, passed away November 5, 2020 at Country Meadows in Park Hills. He was born July 27, 1929, in Boss, to the late Willard and Irene (White) Short. Delmon was a member of Irondale Baptist Church, drove a bus for West County R4 School District, and a pipefitter for Local #562. In Delmon’s spare time, he...
