Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Christopher Wayne Banks
Aug 16, 2024
Chris Banks, 55, of Irondale, passed away August 16, 2024, at the De Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis. He was born November 7, 1968, in Fredericktown, MO, to the late William and Kathern (Horton) Banks, Sr. Chris enjoyed his outdoor activities, such as fishing, hunting and trapping. He was a self-taught craftsman who enjoyed tying flies, creating lures and...
Deborah Couch
Sep 10, 2024
Deborah Ann Couch, a cherished wife and mother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, September 10, 2024. She was born to the late Robert Gano Boyd and Mary Mae (Laplant) Carr, on Friday, March 3, 1950 in Farmington, Missouri.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, John “Jack”...
Gary Peppers
Sep 10, 2024
Gary Van Peppers, 74, of Doe Run passed away September 10, 2024. He was born November 6, 1949 in Bonne Terre to the late Elmer Clarence and Kathleen (Stevens) Peppers. Gary was a member of the Providence Baptist Church of Bonne Terre, National Rifle Association, National Wild Turkey Federation and 67 Gun Club. He was an avid gun collector and...
Judy Halter
Sep 9, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Judith Maureen Halter, who left this world on September 9, 2024. Born at home October 29, 1941, in Missouri, Judy, 82, was a cherished member of the community where she dedicated her life to caring for others. Her commitment to helping others extended beyond her work in childcare as...
Lawrence Benham
Sep 8, 2024
Lawrence Benham of Park Hills passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson at the age of 72. He was born December 25, 1951, at Bonne Terre Hospital in Bonne Terre, Missouri to the late Cecil Paul and Wilma Mae (White) Benham.
Lawrence is survived by his two sons, Michael Shawn Benham of Bismarck and Larry Ray (Shanna)...
Lois Ann Leftridge
Sep 7, 2024
Lois (Powell) Leftridge, age 71, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Lois was born on Tuesday, October 7, 1952, in Bonne Terre to the late Edward Alex Powell and Orene Virginia Scott.
Lois was a member of First Baptist Church of Bonne Terre. She was a former employee of...
E. George Tapp
Sep 6, 2024
E. George Tapp, 89, of Farmington, MO, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, from old age. George was born on December 11, 1934, to Dr. & Mrs. Ernest Tapp (US Army), married Velma Noel (Fraser) Tapp, in Bonne Terre, MO on July 10, 1960.
E. George Tapp, P.E. was an alumnus of the Missouri School of Mining & Metallurgy (Missouri...
Dorothy Lynn Holliday
Sep 5, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dorothy Lynn Holliday, 63, on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Dorothy was born on Tuesday, May 30, 1961. Dorothy proudly served her country in the United States Army.
She brought joy and happiness to those around her with her love for bingo, gambling, music, and dancing. Her...
Melissa Jane Hedrick
Sep 3, 2024
Melissa “Missi” Jane Hedrick, 55, of Bonne Terre passed away September 3, 2024. She was born June 7, 1969 in Farmington, Missouri to David and Myrna (Barton) Kennedy. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Paul L. and Mary Glenda Barton and Troy and Gloria Kennedy.
Missi is survived by her loving children, Danielle “Dani” (Justin) Morris, Destiny (Andre Crenshaw)...
James Adams
Sep 3, 2024
James Adams, 100, of Desloge, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born March 16, 1924, in Redford, to the late Walter Ray and Sarah Ann (Warner) Adams. James was a 61-year member of the Park Hills Church of Nazarene. His interests included gardening, fishing, family and church.
James has compiled an impressive list of...
Dr. Kinch Jones
Sep 2, 2024
Dr. Kinch T. Jones, a revered Optometrist and beloved member of the Park Hills community, passed away September 2, 2024 at the age of 84. Born on February 11, 1940, in Ottawa, Illinois, Kinch was the cherished son of the late John Samuel and Edith Marie (Turner) Jones.
Kinch grew up near Harrisburg, Illinois where he graduated from Harrisburg High School....
Carol Sanders
Sep 2, 2024
Carol Sanders, age 63, of Farmington passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on Friday, August 18, 1961, in St. Louis to the late David W. Sanders and Joyce J. (Draper) Naggi.
Carol dedicated over two decades of her life to serving her community through her work as an assistant manager...
Richard "Eddie" Cox
Sep 1, 2024
Richard “Eddie” Cox, 53, of Farmington, passed away September 1, 2024, at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. He was born December 3, 1970, in Colorado Springs, to Dyer Edward and Brenda Sue (Jarvis) Cox, Jr. Eddie loved hunting, fishing, spending time with his family and loving his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Brenda Cox; grandfathers, maternal grandpa, Melvin...
Karen Roney-Schnabel
Sep 1, 2024
Karen Roney-Schnabel, 72, of Kaiser, passed away peacefully September 1, 2024, at Potosi Manor. She was born May 26, 1952, in Bonne Terre, to the late James and Cleta Opal (Blankenship) Roney. Karen is a member of the Eastside Church of God in Leadwood. She enjoyed social events and looked forward to family gatherings and traveling.
She was preceded in death...
Ronald "Ron" LaPlant
Aug 29, 2024
Ronald “Ron” Henry LaPlant, of Farmington, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2024, at the age of 80. Born on April 21, 1944, in Ironton, MO to the late Henry Franklin and Thora Pearl (West) LaPlant. Ron was a long-time businessman and entrepreneur in the Leadbelt community. For over 20 years, he worked his way up in the Brown Shoe Company...
Barbara Jean Idecker
Aug 28, 2024
Barbara (Johnson) Idecker, 89, of Desloge, passed away peacefully August 28, 2024, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born November 4, 1934, in Waverly Missouri. She was the only child born to the late Albert “Bud” and Hazel (Ferrell) Johnson. From her early years, she was active in her local church. She was a kind, thoughtful soul and was...
Terry Lee Clauser Sr.
Aug 28, 2024
Terry Clauser, Sr., 87, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Camelot Nursing Home in Farmington. He was born February 5, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Mary Ellis.
Terry loved fishing and animals. He enjoyed St. Louis Cardinals baseball and watching football. Terry was also an avid collector of many things, and he liked his stuff....
Susan Michelle Wilder
Aug 28, 2024
Susan “Michelle” Wilder, 64, of Farmington passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born November 16, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Bob and Gwen (Hinkle) Beck.
She enjoyed listening to the Cardinal ballgames, traveling, she loved animals and being a fur baby grandma, she enjoyed finding bargains to re-sell...
Nancy Amelia Farkas
Aug 28, 2024
Nancy Amelia Farkas, 62 of Bonne Terre passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. she was born on Thursday, March 8, 1962, Nancy was beloved mother to her sons Kenny Farkas, James Thomas and daughter Destinee Farkas a cherished mother-in-law to Brandi Farkas.
A caring grandmother, Nancy took immense pride in her grandchildren and...
Lula Mildred Stotler
Aug 25, 2024
Lula Mildred Stotler, 94, of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Friday, February 21, 1930, to the late Arthur and Lola (Jackson) Reed. Mildred was a member of First Baptist Church in Bonne Terre. She enjoyed sewing, painting, gardening, and watching Westerns in her free time. Together with...
