Obituaries
Obituaries
Alice Akers
Dec 5, 2025
Alice Gertrude Akers, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on January 23, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, Alice was the biological daughter of Harold Wenzel and Gertrude (Berthume) Olle. She was later lovingly raised by her foster parents, Lloyd and Loretta Young,...
Norma Blanche Buxton
Dec 1, 2025
Norma Blanche Buxton, 98, of Potosi, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Potosi Manor. She was born on November 9, 1927, in Potosi, a daughter of the late Alonzo Kay and Hallie (Bouse) Kay.
Norma was a graduate of Potosi High School. Following graduation, she moved to St. Louis where she began her career in the stockyard...
Lorene Boyster
Dec 1, 2025
Lorene Boyster, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the age of 85. She was born on April 21, 1940, in Mineral Point, Missouri, a daughter of the late Louis Pashea and Elizabeth (Beyatte) Pashea.
On May 10, 1958, Lorene was united in marriage to the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Boyster....
Rose Collins
Nov 30, 2025
Rose Amanda Collins, of Mineral Point, Missouri, departed this life on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at the Washington County Memorial Hospital at the age of 81. Rose was born on June 12, 1944, in Potosi, Missouri, a beloved daughter of the late William J. Politte and Lula Ellen (Medley) Politte.
On February 1, 1978, Rose was united in marriage to William...
George Henry Frangel III
Nov 28, 2025
George Henry Frangel III, of Potosi, Missouri, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025 at his home at the age of 39. He was born on March 26, 1985, in St. Louis, the beloved son of the late George Henry Frangel II and Theresa Ellen (Mentel) Frangel.
George was the kind of person who could turn an ordinary day into something...
Deana Marie Smith
Nov 27, 2025
Deana Marie Smith of Potosi, Missouri, was born on September 8, 1977, in Ellenburg, Washington, the daughter of Dixon Womack and Patti Hamilton. She departed this life on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, at the age of 48.
Deana was united in marriage to her loving husband, Kenneth Smith Sr., who survives. She is also survived by her children:...
Nancy Faye McMahan
Nov 25, 2025
Nancy Faye McMahan, of Owensville, Missouri, and formerly of Potosi, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the age of 70.
Nancy was born on January 14, 1955, in Mineral Point, Missouri, the beloved daughter of the late Alfred C. Ward and Melvina (Martin) Ward. She carried throughout her life the values instilled in her upbringing—kindness,...
Deshay Warden
Nov 25, 2025
Virena DeShay Warden, lovingly known as "Shady", passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at the age of 71. She was born on June 10, 1954, in Sikeston, Missouri, to the late Willard Lee McCain and Nina Irene (Caldwell) McCain.
Shady grew up in Arcadia Valley, where she graduated high school in 1972. On June 24, 1983, she married Danny Warden,...
Virgil Lee Warden
Nov 24, 2025
Virgil Lee “Doc” Warden, of O’Fallon, Missouri, went to his heavenly home on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the age of 83. Doc, as he was lovingly known by many family and friends, was born on December 24, 1941, in Washington County, Missouri, a son of the late John “Buck” Warden and Violet (Gamble) Warden.
Virgil accepted Jesus Christ as his...
Belinda Stone
Nov 24, 2025
Belinda Gay Stone of Potosi, Missouri, was born on June 23, 1962, in Ironton, Missouri, a daughter of the late Charles Leon Bone and Anna Mae (Richards) Bone. Belinda departed this life on Monday, November 24, 2025, at her home, having reached the age of 63.
On December 16, 1978, Belinda was united in marriage to Lester Stone Jr., and together...
Logan Scott Wilkinson
Nov 19, 2025
Logan Scott Wilkinson, born on November 3, 1987, in Farmington, Missouri, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the age of 38. He was the beloved son of Laverne (Ney) Wilkinson and the late Wayne Azel Wilkinson.
Logan graduated from Potosi High School, class of 2006. He was known for his vibrant personality and was a friend to many....
Barbara "Bobbi" Wilson
Nov 19, 2025
Barbara Jeanne “Bobbi” Wilson, born on April 4, 1953, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, passed away at Mercy Hospital Jefferson on Wednesday evening, November 19, 2025 at the age of 72. She was the beloved daughter of the late Lloyd Francis and Odessa (Seabaugh) Francis.
Bobbi was united in marriage to Richard Wilson on July 31, 1972, and together they shared 52...
Paul Bob McMurtrey
Nov 19, 2025
Paul “Bob” McMurtrey was born on November 22, 1934, the beloved son of the late Paul A. McMurtrey and Edith Caroline (Parkhurst) McMurtrey. Nearly ninety-one years later, he passed away peacefully at his home on the family farm just outside of Caledonia—land he cherished and faithfully tended throughout his life. He was 90 years, 11 months, and 28 days old,...
Robert Austin Finch
Nov 15, 2025
Robert Austin Finch, a longtime member of our community, was born on February 1, 1935, in Anutt, Missouri, a son of the late Vernon Austin Finch and Doris Maxine (Conaway) Finch. Bob, as most knew him, departed this life on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson, at the age of 90.
On September 15, 1955, Bob was united in...
Tammy Renee Rogers
Nov 9, 2025
Tammy Renee Rogers, 43, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Born on December 15, 1981, in Potosi, Missouri, she was the cherished daughter of the late Earnest Rowden and Mary Alice (Bushnell) Rowden. Tammy's warmth and love touched the lives of all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, John Rogers, and her two children, Hailey Rogers...
Carl Elwood Midgett
Nov 9, 2025
Carl Elwood Midgett of Belgrade, Missouri, departed this life on Sunday, November 9, 2025, having reached the age of 87. Elwood, as many knew him, was born on October 31, 1938, in Quaker, Missouri, a son of the late Marvin Midgett and Hazel (Turnbough) Midgett.
Elwood was united in marriage to the love of his life, Doris Vineyard, on September 7,...
Anna Emily
Nov 9, 2025
Anna Rhe Emily, affectionately known by her family and friends as “Ms. Ann,” went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the age of 90. Ms. Ann was born on May 7, 1935, in Oklahoma, the daughter of Joseph Allen Bray and Ora Della Mae (Smith) Bray.
Ms. Ann lived a full and...
Mary Ann Bell
Nov 7, 2025
Mary Ann Bell departed this life on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital at the age of 63. She was born on June 22, 1962, in Jefferson County, Missouri, to the late Jacob “Dee” Dobbs Sr. and Helen (Courtway) Dobbs.
Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband, Terry Bell; three children, Nick Maness, Candy Crawford and...
Curtis Lee Courtway
Nov 5, 2025
Curtis Lee Courtway of Cadet, Missouri, departed this life on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the age of 42. Curtis was born on January 11, 1983, a beloved son of James Peck and Paula Courtway.
Curtis was a graduate of Kingston K-14. He had a passion for working on cars and was highly skilled with the mechanics of both large and...
Debra Lynn Blair
Nov 5, 2025
Debra Lynn Blair, affectionately known as Debbie, passed away onWednesday, November 5, 2025, at Washington County Memorial Hospital, at the age of 70. Born on January 3, 1955, in Bonne Terre, Missouri, she was a beloved daughter of the late Kenneth Blair and Alice (Skiles) Blair.
Debbie was a devoted mother, leaving behind three children: Jackson Porter, Aaron Porter, and his...
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