Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Eddie Dallas
Jan 3, 2025
Edward “Eddie” Richard Dallas, Jr., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the age of 62. He was born on Wednesday, January 24, 1962, to the late Edward “Ed” and Judith “Judy” (Derque) Dallas, Sr. Eddie was raised Catholic and graduated from St. Pius High School in 1980 and embarked on a fulfilling career shortly, thereafter, dedicating 37...
Phyllis Downey-Hartupee
Jan 2, 2025
Phyllis Maxine Downey-Hartupee, 91, of Farmington passed away January 2, 2025. She was born January 1, 1934, in Beckley, WV to the late John Reid and Gladys Marguerite (Lawson) McCartney. Phyllis was a member of the St. Catherine of Alexandria Church of Coffman, MO.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, James McCartney and...
Forrest Donald Nye
Jan 1, 2025
Forrest Donald “Don” Nye, 79, of Doe Run passed away January 1, 2025 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born June 3, 1945 in Bourbon, MO to the late Forrest Able and Cleo Helen (Sauders) Nye. Don was a faithful member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Doe Run and enjoyed researching biblical prophecy. He loved being outdoors...
Betty Forsythe
Dec 31, 2024
Betty Ann Forsythe, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away Community Manor on December 31, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on September 11, 1931, in Flat River, Missouri, to the late Joel Hardy and Bertha Ann (Lander) Koen Sr.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband, Warren D. Forsythe; great-grand...
Russ Hopwood
Dec 31, 2024
Russel “Russ” Leroy Hopwood, passed away on December 31, 2024, at the age of 65. Russ was born on January 3, 1959, in Washington, Missouri to William Fred and Dorothy (Ray) Hopwood. Friends and family across Missouri knew of Russ’s unwavering kindness and dedication to others.
Russ enjoyed a fulfilling career as a heavy equipment mechanic, culminating in his retirement with...
Steven Lyn Messer
Dec 30, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steven Lyn Messer on Monday, December 30th, 2024, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus, Missouri. He was born on Monday, July 25, 1966, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was 58 years old at the time of his passing.
Steve was preceded in death by his mother, Lelia Skelton, and sister,...
Lisa Denton
Dec 30, 2024
Lisa LaVerne Denton, 66, of Nixa, MO passed away December 30, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. She was born October 31, 1958 in Bonne Terre, MO to the late Kenneth Wayne Klemp and Reva LaVerne (Snyder) Harris. She was a member of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church of Nixa, MO. Lisa loved being outdoors, riding her horses and...
Gary L. White
Dec 30, 2024
Gary Lindell White, 90, of Farmington passed away December 30, 2024 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born August 4, 1934 in Desloge to the late Charles Monta and Mary Virginia (Byers) White. Gary was a member of the First Baptist Church of Farmington. Gary retired from the State of Missouri after working for over 40 years as...
Gary Wayne Kennedy
Dec 28, 2024
Gary Wayne Kennedy passed away on Saturday, December 28th, 2024 at his home in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Gary was born on Tuesday, July 13, 1954 to the late R.L and Irene (Sharp) Kennedy in Malden, Missouri. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Jim Kennedy and sister-in-law Dena.
Gary graduated from Twin Rivers High School...
Ernest Schaefer
Dec 25, 2024
Ernest Schaefer, 93, of Desloge, passed away December 25, 2024. He was born August 29, 1931, in St. Louis, to the late Ewald and Ida (Brandt) Schaefer.
Ernest was of Lutheran faith and dedicated his life to serving his country in the United States Coast Guard before embarking on a rewarding career as a mapping agent with the government, from which...
Harry Lynn Peterson
Dec 25, 2024
Harry Lynn Peterson passed away at Parkland Hospital in Farmington, on December 25, 2024, at the age of 86. He was born on March 15, 1938, in Bonne Terre to the late Harry H. and Ethel (Burcham) Peterson.
Harry was a graduate of the Kemper Military Academy. After graduation he worked at his father’s Pepsi Cola Bottling Plant, in Flat River,...
Shirley Phares
Dec 24, 2024
Shirley Phares, 86, of Desloge, passed away December 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. She was born August 15, 1938, in Cantwell, to the late Edgar and Dorothy Violet (Richardson) Rehkop. Shirley was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Park Hills. She was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and worked...
Gloria Davison
Dec 22, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gloria June (Moyers) Davison, age 75, of Park Hills. Gloria passed away on December 22, 2024.
Gloria was born on March 9, 1949, in Fredericktown, to the late Arthor and Edith June Moyers. She graduated from Farmington High School and built a lifelong career with Flat River Glass Company, where...
Wanda Brown
Dec 21, 2024
Wanda Brown, a cherished educator, beloved mother, and community pillar, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, at the age of 99. Born on January 28, 1925, to the late George Lewis and Leona (Majors) Sublett. Wanda dedicated her life to nurturing and empowering those around her, first as a devoted teacher and ultimately as a businesswoman alongside her late...
Judy Beister
Dec 19, 2024
Judith “Judy” Irene Beister, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis on December 19, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on December 31, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, Judy made her home in Farmington, Missouri, where she nurtured deep connections with her family and community.
Judy was preceded in death by...
Art Daniels
Dec 18, 2024
Arthur David Daniels, 72, of Farmington passed away December 18, 2024 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. He was born October 27, 1952 in St. Louis to the late Arthur O. and Anita K. (Cox) Daniels. Art was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington. He taught science at Farmington High School, Mineral Area College and St. Paul...
Carmen Lea (Selzer) Higgins
Dec 17, 2024
Carmen Selzer Higgins, a beacon of strength and kindness, was born on Wednesday, April 14, 1971, in Farmington, Missouri. She peacefully left this world on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Carmen was welcomed into heaven by her beloved parents, Pete and Joy Selzer, her brother Pete Selzer, her cherished grandparents, her best friend Michelle, and her...
Rev. Leonard Moreland
Dec 17, 2024
Rev. Leonard Moreland, 75, of Desloge, passed away peacefully, December 17, 2024. He was born May 3, 1949, in DeSoto, to the late Nemly and Lucy (Reeves) Moreland. Leonard loved to fish and study his bible.
He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Rose Mary (Aumann) Moreland.
Leonard is survived by Dot Lasley and his children,...
Mary Hamblin
Dec 16, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Verta Hamblin, 66, of Bonne Terre, she departed this life suddenly at her home on December 16, 2024. Born on April 12, 1958, in East St. Louis, Illinois, Mary was a beloved daughter of William Lee and Geraldine Lee (Shannon) Horton. Mary was tenacious, authentic, and her love...
Glen Edward Hendrix
Dec 15, 2024
Glennon (“Glen”) Edward Hendrix, of Tuscumbia, MO, passed away Sunday, December 15,2024, at the age of 76.
Glen worked for John Deere, mechanic shop and other employers before eventually retiring from Modine Manufacturing. Always doing little things here and there, retirement did not slow him down, and he especially enjoyed working alongside his longtime friend Howard. Glen loved camping, hunting, setting...
