Obituaries
Obituaries
Lowell Kenneth McMillen
Sep 7, 2026
Lowell Kenneth McMillen, a lifelong resident of Washington County and a respected businessman, departed this life on Monday, September 7, 2026, at the age of 87.
Lowell was born on August 22, 1939, in Shirley, Missouri, a son of the late Virgil Kenneth McMillen and Lena (Wilson) McMillen. Throughout his life, Lowell was known for his dedication to his family, his...
Glenda Sue Drennen
Sep 5, 2026
Glenda Sue Drennen of Park Hills, Missouri, formerly of Potosi, departed this life on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Country Meadows Nursing Home, having reached the age of 76.
Glenda was born on May 4, 1950, in “Blount Town,” located just outside Potosi along Highway E, a daughter of the late Curtis Vance and Marie (Myers) Vance Edgar. Glenda was a...
Paul Ray Wohlbold
Sep 3, 2026
Paul Ray Wohlbold of Cadet, Missouri, was born on April 10, 1942, in Cedar Hill, Missouri, a son of the late Dorse and Margaret (King) Wohlbold. Paul passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, at his home at the age of 84.
Paul attended Hillsboro High School. He was a hard worker throughout his entire life, beginning his working career at...
Susan Ann Thornton
Sep 2, 2026
Susan Ann Thornton, 71, of Cadet, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at Mercy Hospital South. Susan was born on December 19, 1954, in Bonne Terre, Missouri, a daughter of the late Roger Williams and Pauline (Humphrey) Williams.
She was united in marriage to William Michael “Mike” Thornton on August 19, 1979. Together, they shared 47 years of life...
Jesse "Buddy" Dawes Jr.
Aug 31, 2026
Jesse William Dawes Jr., affectionately known as “Buddy,” was born on August 19, 1958, in Potosi, Missouri, a son of the late Jesse Dawes Sr. and Leoeta (Blair) Dawes. Buddy passed away peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson, at the age of 68.
Buddy enjoyed many of the simple pleasures in life. He loved hunting and fishing...
Kenneth Wayne Akers
Aug 25, 2026
Kenneth Wayne Akers, 70, of Ironton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. He was born on June 22, 1956, in Ironton, Missouri, a son to the late Kenneth Akers and Helen (Gillam) Akers.
Kenneth was a simple man who found joy in the things he loved and in the time spent outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shooting...
Gary Matthew Waller
Aug 25, 2026
Gary Matthew Waller, affectionately known by his family and friends as Matt, was born on March 22, 1977, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the son of Garrie J. Waller and the late Roxanne (Boyer) Waller.
Matt grew up in Belgrade, where he attended Valley School and graduated with the Class of 1995. On October 10, 1998, he married the love...
Lonnie Garry Eckhoff Jr.
Aug 25, 2026
Lonnie Garry “Hippie” Eckhoff, Jr., of Cadet, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 57. He was born on February 2, 1969, a son to Lonnie Garry Eckhoff, Sr. and Debra Elaine (Thompson) Eckhoff.
Hippie was a true outdoorsman who found some of his greatest joys in hunting, fishing, and cooking the fish he caught. He...
Edith May Maupin McCaleb
Aug 25, 2026
Edith May Maupin McCaleb, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. She was born on January 27, 1941, a daughter to the late Ray Warden and Gladys (Robins) Warden.
On December 14, 2005, Edith was united in marriage to Stuart McCaleb. Together, they shared seventeen years before his passing on December 25, 2022.
Edith dedicated more than 20 years...
Richard Wilson
Aug 23, 2026
Richard Lee Wilson of Mineral Point, Missouri, departed this life on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Mercy Hospital South, having attained the age of 79 years. Richard was born on July 22, 1947, in Washington County, Missouri, a son to the late Elsworth “Chick” Wilson and Lora (Ferrell) Wilson.
On July 31, 1972, Richard was united in marriage to Barbara “Bobbi”...
Un Sun Stafford
Aug 23, 2026
Un Sun Stafford passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at McKnight Place Extended Care in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 92.
Born on June 2, 1934, in an undivided Korea, Un Sun was a daughter of Mok Sung Yun and Nam Yi (Cho) Yun. One of the youngest of nine children, Un Sun came of age during an...
Janet Carolyn Thomas
Aug 22, 2026
Janet Carolyn Thomas of Park Hills, Missouri, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the age of 83. Janet was born on March 10, 1943, in Flat River, Missouri, at the family home nestled on a hill just above the train tracks. She was the daughter of the late Lovell Petty and Mary Marie (Stam) Petty....
Deborah Ann LaPlante
Aug 19, 2026
Deborah Ann “Debbie” LaPlante of Belgrade, Missouri, departed this life on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in the comfort of her home at the age of 61. Debbie was born in St. Louis on August 22, 1964, a daughter of the late Joseph Gombas and Diane (Fish) Gombas, who preceded her in passing.
Debbie was a loving and caring woman whose greatest...
William Michael Thornton
Aug 15, 2026
William Michael Thornton, known affectionately by his family as Mike, departed this life on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at his home, having reached the age of 74. He was born on December 1, 1951, in Farmington, Missouri, a son of the late Frank Thornton and Marcella (Johler) Thornton.
Mike was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who cherished his family...
Justin Colby Cadieux
Aug 13, 2026
Justin Cadieux, 36, passed away on August 13, 2026. He was born on October 13, 1989, in Ware, Massachusetts, a son of Daniel Cadieux and Laurie (DeSantis) Cadieux.
On September 10, 2011, Justin was united in marriage to Heather Collins. Together, they were blessed with four children, who were the center of Justin’s world.
Justin grew up in Massachusetts for most of...
David Lee Evans
Aug 13, 2026
David Lee Evans of Potosi, Missouri, was born on March 27, 1949, in Potosi, a son of the late Hadley James Evans and the late Ellen Mandy (Price) Evans. David departed this life with his family by his side on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the age of 77.
On April 3, 1970, David was united in marriage to Kathryn Pierce...
Roger Allen Lee
Aug 12, 2026
Roger Allen Lee, 74, of Potosi, Missouri, departed this life on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at his residence. Roger was born on November 29, 1951, in Marshall, Arkansas, to the late Lonnie Lee and Winnie Marie (Marriott) Lee.
Roger is survived by his twelve children: Billy Lee, Kenneth Carter, Wesley Lee, Rita Reeves, Renee Fry, Ronnie Rivera, Susanna Coull, Ross Hicks,...
Everett Eli DeClue
Aug 11, 2026
Everett Eli DeClue, of Bonne Terre, Missouri, passed away on August 11, 2026, at the age of 85. He was born on December 19, 1940, a son of the late Herman DeClue and Goldie Christine (Brim) DeClue. On August 29, 1964, Everett was united in marriage to Virginia Mae Patterson and they shared more than sixty-one years of marriage, building...
Roy Leon Kean
Aug 9, 2026
Roy Leon Kean, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Roy was born at his family home in Mineral Point, Missouri, on October 6, 1944, to the late Joe Kean and Laura June (McGee) Kean. He attended grade school at Mineral Point School.
On May 24, 1963, Roy was united in marriage to Barbara Gamble. Together,...
Darren Ray Smith
Jul 30, 2026
Darren Ray Smith, of Mineral Point, Missouri, was born on March 25, 1970, to the late Danny Ray and JoAnn (Lay) Smith. He passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the age of 56.
Darren was a hardworking man who took great pride in providing for those he loved. He was exceptionally talented in concrete work, specializing in finishing, stamping,...
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