Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Opal "Kayo" Lucille Medley
Aug 21, 2020
Opal Medley Opal Lucille “Kayo” Medley, passed away August 21, 2020 at ClaRu DeVille Nursing Home in Fredericktown. She was born June 25, 1931 in Knob Lick to the late Monroe Jabo and Opal (Cantor) Kinney. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Wesley Medley; grandson, Bryan Phillip Medley; 3 brothers, Leroy, James, and David Kinney; 2...
Joe Reed, Jr.
Aug 19, 2020
Joe Lee “Joey” Reed, Jr., 52, of Farmington passed away August 19, 2020 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. He was born September 27, 1967 in Knoxville, TN to the late Joe Lee Reed, Sr. and Patricia (McNutt) Stogsdill. He was a member of the Faith Cowboy Church. Joey was the jack of all trades and master of none as...
Rose Mary Blum
Aug 18, 2020
Rose Mary (Rhodes) Blum of Farmington passed away August 18, 2020 at her home with her family surrounding her, at the age of 88 years. She was born January 20, 1932. A dedicated mother first and foremost, who treasured her children. She attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Farmington, and has been a member her...
Lewis Hayes
Aug 17, 2020
Lewis Hayes, 79, of Park Hills, passed away August 17, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. He was born June 17, 1941, in Lakeville, Indiana to the late James and Loretta (Micinski) Hayes. Lewis was a past Rotarian of the Year, an active member of the Arnold Rotary and a member at the First Baptist Church of Bismarck...
Jo Ann Hensley
Aug 17, 2020
Jo Ann (Daugherty) Hensley, age 77, of Bonne Terre, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born February 21, 1943 in Arkansas to the late Aubrey and Pearl Lucille (Endicott) Daugherty. Jo enjoyed crafts, puzzles, and cross stitching.
In addition to her parents, Jo was preceded in death by son Carman Hensley and...
Elaine Bone
Aug 17, 2020
Helen Elaine Jackson Bone was born February 15, 1954 to Crayton Silas and Helen Breidenthal Jackson. She departed this life suddenly on August 17, 2020 at the age of 66 years, 6 months, and 2 days. She grew up in Annapolis, Missouri as part of a large family and maintained a close connection to all those family members. After graduation...
Tonya Lee Alsept
Aug 16, 2020
Tonya Lee (Goforth) Alsept, age 60, of Bonne Terre passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at NHC in Desloge. Tonya was born February 8, 1960 to the late Harold and Helen (Watson) Goforth in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Tony loved her laptop, being on Facebook, and playing on her phone.
In addition to her parents, Tonya was preceded in death by...
Raymond Stinnett
Aug 16, 2020
Raymond “Ray” Earl Stinnett, age 73, of Cadet, Missouri passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020. Ray was born February 13, 1947 in East Bonne Terre to the late Pearl and Rennie Ellen (Heinricks) Stinnett.
In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his son Raymond Stinnett, Jr.; brothers, James, Joe, Steven, Charles, Cecil, and Albert; sister, Linda...
Ruth Ann Benoist
Aug 15, 2020
Ruth Ann Benoist, age 82, of Bonne Terre passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Monday, November 29, 1937, in Frankclay. She was a member of Primrose Baptist Church.
Ruth Ann is survived by her loving husband, Charles “Chuck” Benoist; children, Rhonda (Justin) White, Cassie (Paul) Starks and Christopher...
Karon Wampler
Aug 14, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Karon Lynn Wampler announce her passing on Friday August 14th at her home in Park hills at the age of 67.
Karon will be lovingly remembered by her husband Duane of nearly 50 years, her two daughters, Tonya (Michael) Eaton, Alecia and Jonny Steur; grandchildren, Katelynn, Colton, Emily, Cheyennea, Dylan, Lexi,...
Richard Layne
Aug 13, 2020
Richard Layne, 75, of Desloge, passed away August 13, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis. He was born January 25, 1945, in St. Louis, to the late Graham Layne and Bernice (Politte) Goode. Richard served his country in The United States Army and later ran his family’s Distributing Company, known today as Soaring Eagle Distributing. Richard ran the...
Barbara Humphrey
Aug 10, 2020
Barbara L. Wills Humphrey, 81, of Farmington passed away August 10, 2020. She was born December 7, 1938 in Bonne Terre to the late Charles “Leo” and Clara (Nethington) Dawson. Barbara enjoyed tending to her flowers and reading. She also enjoyed her time with her dog and cat.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by...
Frank Basden
Aug 10, 2020
Frank David Basden, age 62, of Bonne Terre, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. He was born November 9, 1957 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Frank Basden, Sr. and Wilma (Borders) Basden.
In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Margaret (Neier) Basden and sister,...
Dale "Smitty" Smith
Aug 10, 2020
Dale “Smitty” Elbert Smith, age 78, of Bonne Terre, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at Parkland North in Bonne Terre. He was born March 21, 1942 in Bonne Terre, Missouri to the late Harold and Irma (Witt) Smith. Dale retired from Chrysler after 38 years. He was a member of the NRA and enjoyed target shooting and riding motorcycles.
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Alvin Nipper, Jr
Aug 9, 2020
Alvin Nipper, 50, of Bowling Green, formerly of Desloge, passed away August 9, 2020, at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles. He was born April 12, 1970, in Farmington, to the late Alvin Odell and Ruth Ann (Groves) Nipper. Alvin loved fishing, collecting hot wheels, hunting arrow heads and mushrooms.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Alonzo...
Jason Harris
Aug 8, 2020
Jason Harris, age 39, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020, as a result of an automobile accident. He was born on March 6, 1981, in Farmington. Jason was a manager at Dollar General. He was co-founder of Our American Hero Foundation and former owner of Big River Sand Drags.
He was preceded in death by his mother...
Mark Steven Sales
Aug 8, 2020
Mark Steven Sales, 57, of Farmington passed away August 8, 2020 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born June 11, 1963 in Bonne Terre.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Sherry (King) Sales and brother, Michael Sales.
Mark is survived by his father, Thomas Sales and aunt, Linda Sales.
Visitation will be Friday, August 14, 2020...
Darlene Howe
Aug 7, 2020
Darlene, Howe, 83, of Park Hills, passed away August 7, 2020 at Community Manor in Farmington. She was born October 18, 1936, in Bonne Terre, to the late Paul Carodine and Alice (Beard) Warren. Darlene was a member of the First Baptist Church in Park Hills and she loved flowers.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three...
Mary Kathryn White
Aug 6, 2020
Mary Kathryn White, age 62, of Park Hills, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Country Meadows in Park Hills. She was born March 24, 1958 in Bonne Terre, Missouri to the late Edwin and Lee Eatte (Bisch) Jaster. Mary enjoyed reading and loved spending time with her grandkids.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by...
Preston Hunt, Jr.
Aug 6, 2020
Preston Eugene Hunt, Jr., 81, of Farmington passed away August 6, 2020. He was born April 12, 1939 in St. Louis. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Preston was employed with the St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department as a Deputy for 23 years. He enjoyed working in his yard and spending time with his family.
He...
