Obituaries

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

Eugene Shannon

Eugene Shannon

Oct 10, 2020

Eugene Stanton Shannon, 92, of Farmington passed away October 10, 2020 at Community Manor in Farmington. He was born June 30, 1928 in Sprott, MO to the late Isaac and Hilda (Stange) Shannon. Eugene proudly served his country in the United States Army.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Robert Shannon and...

Don Lilley, Sr.

Don Lilley, Sr.

Oct 10, 2020

Albert Donald Lilley, Sr., 91 of Farmington passed away October 10, 2020. Mr. Lilley had a 60-year career in hardware sales, until he retired at age 82. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church of Farmington. He enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, music, reading and spending time with...

Donna Kay Burns

Donna Kay Burns

Oct 10, 2020

Donna Kay Burns, 64, passed away October 10, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She was born August 14, 1956 in Bonne Terre. She was preceded in death by her Father, Frank Ely; husband, William “Butch” Buxton; grandson, Clayton Alexander Rosener.

Donna was a Missouri Dept. of Corrections retiree, where she worked as a cook at the Farmington Correctional Facility....

Vincent Gerard Barresi

Vincent Gerard Barresi

Oct 8, 2020

Vincent Gerard Barresi, Jr., age 72, of Lake Timberline in Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, Illinois. Vincent was born October 22, 1947 to the late Vincent and Catherine (Clato) Barresi in St. Louis, Missouri. He proudly served our country in The United States Navy. Vincent loved his Harley Davidson, going on...

Harold Richardson

Harold Richardson

Oct 7, 2020

Harold Richardson, 90, of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away October 7, 2020 at Parkland Hospital in Farmington, Missouri. He was born April 12, 1930 in Herculaneum, Missouri to the late Lawrence and Irene (Curlee) Richardson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Christine (Mull) Richardson and siblings Lee (Helen) Richardson; Earl (Muriel) Richardson and Leanna (Everett) Mouser.

He...

Joseph Hebron

Joseph Hebron

Oct 7, 2020

Joseph “Joe” Levern Hebron, age 78, of Bonne Terre, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. He was born June 24, 1942 to the late Wayne and Wanda (Neilan) Hebron in Murdo, South Dakota. Joe enjoyed traveling in his R.V. and collecting antiques and collectibles.

Joe is survived by his wife, Marianna (Albertson) Hebron;...

Mel Merseal

Mel Merseal

Oct 7, 2020

         

Milford “Mel” Merseal, 74, of Park Hills, passed away October 7, 2020, at Missouri Baptist in St. Louis.  He was born November 30, 1945, in Bonne Terre, to the late James Victor and Dorothy Adel (Edgar) Merseal, Sr.  Mel was a truck driver for several years and loved hot rods and drag racing.  He could light up a room...

Madonna Culton

Madonna Culton

Oct 6, 2020

            Donna Culton, 83, of Desloge, passed away October 6, 2020, at Parkland Hospital South in Farmington. She was born October 26, 1936, in Flat River, to the late Russell and Lucy (Pritchard) Turley. Donna was a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge and a life long resident of Desloge.

            She was preceded in death by her parents; and...

Sharon Lynn Hill

Sharon Lynn Hill

Oct 4, 2020

Sharon Lynn (Stevens) Hill, age 66, of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020 at her home in Bonne Terre. Sharon was born November 26, 1953 to the late Paul and Ida Stevens in St. Louis, Missouri. Sharon enjoyed watching wrestling with her grandson, Corbin who meant the world to her.

Sharon was a mother of four children, Nena...

Ron Louis Marler

Ron Louis Marler

Oct 4, 2020

Ronald “Ron” Louis Marler, age 84, of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. Ron was born June 15, 1936 to the late Stanley James and Ada (Lalumondier) Marler in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Ron, also known as “Mookeye” worked in the milk business right out of school for over 46 years...

John Lenz

John Lenz

Oct 3, 2020

John Lucas Lenz, 94, of Farmington passed away October 3, 2020 at Camelot Nursing and Rehab Center in Farmington. He was born April 27, 1926 in Womack, MO to the late Lucas John and Beulah Marie (Hawthorn) Lenz. John proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. At the age of 18, John was the...

Robert "Bob" Glen Cook

Robert "Bob" Glen Cook

Oct 3, 2020

Robert “Bob” Glen Cook of Farmington passed away on October 3, 2020 surrounded by family at his home at the age of 85.  Bob was born on July 17, 1935 in St. Louis, MO to the late Green and Jesse (Mackey) Cook. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters Imogene Wisdom, Maxine Cassidy and Mildred...

Clifford White, Jr.

Clifford White, Jr.

Oct 1, 2020

Clifford Williams White, Jr., 78, of Farmington passed away October 1, 2020. He was born August 22, 1942 in Sandpoint, Idaho to the late Clifford W. White, Sr. and Genevieve (Maine) White. Clifford proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the Open Heart Assembly of God in Farmington and Gideons International. He also...

Doris Stacy

Doris Stacy

Sep 28, 2020

            Doris Stacy, 76, of Desloge, passed from this life September 28, 2020. She was born September 17, 1944 in Harrisonburg, LA to the late Willie and Gertrude (Aarons) Chapman. Doris enjoyed fishing, working in the yard, gardening, and spending time with her family. She loved her family and Jesus.

            She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother,...

Dorothy Ann Pippin

Dorothy Ann Pippin

Sep 27, 2020

Dorothy Ann Pippin, age 71, of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 at her home. Dorothy was born June 4, 1949 to the late Rufus Dean and Jessie (Miller) Self in Vaiden, Mississippi. Dorothy was a loving mother and enjoyed fishing. She was a steel magnolia and loved Jesus with all her heart.

In addition to her parents,...

Mildred Lucille Yeager

Mildred Lucille Yeager

Sep 26, 2020

            Mildred Yeager, 92, of Bismarck, passed away September 26, 2020, at Potosi Manor Nursing Home. She was born April 12, 1928, in Flat River, to the late Elliot and Minnie (Adams) Lewis. Mildred was a member of First Baptist Church of Bismarck. She enjoyed reading, traveling and gardening.

            She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald Eugene Yeager;...

Johnnie Rex Walker

Johnnie Rex Walker

Sep 24, 2020

Johnnie Rex Walker was born July 26, 1954. to J.D. and Jane (Holmes) Walker in St. Louis, Missouri. He passed from our lives on September 24, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.   He is survived by his mother Jane, his daughter Miranda Walker (Zach Harper), son Austin Walker, their caring Mother Dawn Walker Kelly, his brother Jerry Walker and...

Dwayne Hackworth

Dwayne Hackworth

Sep 24, 2020

            Dwayne Hackworth, 59, of Bonne Terre passed away September 24, 2020, surrounded by family, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born December 5, 1960, in Bonne Terre, to Billy and Barbara (Miller) Hackworth. Dwayne worked as the Inspector for the town of Bonne Terre for 40 years and in his free time, at C.Z. Boyer and Son...

Carl Darnell Owens

Carl Darnell Owens

Sep 22, 2020

Carl Darnell Owens

Carl Darnell Owens, age 54, of Park Hills, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at St. Clair Hospital in Fenton, Missouri. Carl was born November 17, 1965 to George Clarence and Mary Jane (Horn) Owens in St. Louis, Missouri. Carl enjoyed finding old things and fixing them up.

Carl was preceded in death by his father, George...

Bill Willis

Bill Willis

Sep 21, 2020

            Bill Willis, 75, of Piedmont, passed away peacefully, at his home, September 21, 2020. He was born September 15, 1945, in Tiptonville, TN, to the late Eugene Willis and Clady Claudine “Polly” (Warren) Hornbuckle. Bill served his country in The United States Army and was a Vietnam War Veteran. He enjoyed putting together model cars, playing guitar, fishing and watching...