Obituaries
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Jerry Reed
Apr 6, 2023
Melvin “Jerry” Reed of Potosi, Missouri, was born on February 12, 1948 in Shirley, Missouri, a son of Rev. Melvin Ott Reed and Mildred (Eye) Reed, whom both preceded him in passing. Jerry went to his Heavenly Home on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at the age of 75. Those who remain to cherish his memory include his four children: Michael...
Jerry Gott
Apr 5, 2023
Jerry Dawayne Gott of Potosi, Missouri, was born on February 7, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son to Murrel Herbert Gott and Erma Yvonda (Smith) Gott, whom both preceded him in passing. Jerry departed this life on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at his home having reached the age of 69. Jerry is survived by his five children: John Mendoza,...
Billy Thomas
Apr 4, 2023
Billy Dean Thomas of Bismarck, Missouri, was born on August 31, 1934, in Rector, Arkansas, a son of the late William and Tessie (Womble) Thomas. Billy passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, having reached the age of 88. Those who remain to cherish his memory include his two daughters: Janice Weiss (Fiancé, Bob Schumer), Lesa Villmer (husband, Tom); grandchildren:...
Bonnie Griggs
Apr 4, 2023
Bonnie Mae (Nace) Griggs of Potosi, Missouri, was born on July 10, 1948, in St Louis, Missouri, a daughter of the late Tillman Clapp Sr and the late Marie (Parsons) Courtois. Bonnie went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, having reached the age of 74. Those who remain to cherish her memory include her husband, Garry Griggs;...
Mary Dement
Apr 3, 2023
Mary Rose Dement of Potosi, Missouri, was born on February 19, 1933 in Oats, Missouri, a daughter of the late Cluster L. Black and the late Ettie (Barton) Black. Mary passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2023, having reached the age of 90. On October 31, 1949, Mary was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Dement and they spent...
Rosco "Dudie" Emily
Apr 2, 2023
Rosco Anthony Emily, also loving known as “Dudie” by family and friends, of Cadet, Missouri, was born on December 7, 1951, in St Louis, Missouri, a son of the late Raymond and Faye (Mathis) Emily. Dudie passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, having reached the age of 71. Those who remain to cherish his memory include his wife of...
Dennis Eye
Apr 1, 2023
Dennis Lynn Eye of Potosi, Missouri, was born on April 14, 1955, in Potosi, Missouri, a son of the late Troy "Tine" Lester Eye, and the late Geneva Victoria (Streckfuss) Eye. Dennis passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, having reached the age of 67. Those who remain to cherish his memory include his children: Jessica Wright (husband, Jason), Aaron...
Dianna Lawson
Mar 30, 2023
Dianna L. Lawson of Bunker, Missouri, was born on August 17, 1955, in Mineral Point, Missouri, a daughter of Marie (Cantrell) Cover, and the late Leo L. Cover Jr. Dianna passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023, having reached the age of 67. Those who remain to cherish her memory include her companion of 29 years, Lawrence Keller; mother, Marie...
Susan Andrew
Mar 29, 2023
Susan Lee Andrew of Cadet, Missouri, was born on October 1, 1941, in Clarendon Hills, IL, a daughter of the late Paul Oliver Kosch and the late Gertrude Helen (Ruzicka) Kosch. Susan went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, having reached the age of 81. Those who remain to cherish her memory include her husband of 23...
Leona Willhelm
Mar 24, 2023
Leona Ruthe Willhelm of St. Louis, Missouri, formerly of Potosi, was born on January 10th, 1934 in Potosi, a daughter of the late Ira Lee Mercer and Pearl Leona (Prevo) Mercer. Leona entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 24th, 2023 having reached the age of 89. Leona was united in marriage to Franklin “Dale” Willhelm on July 19, 1952...

Reda "Jeanie" Shy
Mar 24, 2023
Reda Jurlean Shy, also lovingly known as “Jeanie”, was born on April 27, 1952, in Warrenton, Missouri, a daughter to the late Lester Nettles and the late Ruby (Lawson) Nettles. Jeanie passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023, having reached the age of 70. Those who remain to cherish her memory include her husband of 49 years, Jim Shy; children:...
Sherrell Blair
Mar 22, 2023
Sherrell Lavon Blair of Belleview, Missouri, affectionately known as “Dukie”, was born on July 12, 1946 in DeSoto, MO, a daughter of the late Laverne (Helms) Giles and lovingly raised by her maternal grandparents, William and Maude Helms. Dukie passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, having reached the age of 76. Those who remain to treasure her memory include...
Mark King
Mar 20, 2023
Mark Edward King of Desoto, MO, was born on October 11, 1960, in St Louis, Missouri, a son of the late Raymond Edward King and the late Donna Joann (Jinkerson) Arnett. Mark passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, having reached the age of 62. Those who remain to treasure his memory include his daughters: Megan Shoults (husband, Chris), Ashley...
Tammy Dobbs
Mar 20, 2023
Tammy Rose Dobbs of Mineral Point, Missouri, was born on July 3, 1970, in Potosi, Missouri, a daughter of the late Raymond Edward Dobbs and the late Virginia Mae (Courtaway) Dobbs. Tammy passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, having reached the age of 52. Those who remain to cherish her memory include her longtime companion, Daniel Vance; children: K-She...
Sterling Woods
Mar 19, 2023
Sterling Woods was born on August 7, 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri to Alfred and Velma Woods. He was the 6th child of eight children. His parents and two siblings; Gregory Woods and Gary Woods preceded him in death. Sterling was raised to believe and trust in God at an early age. Although he never fathered any children, his love...
Glennes Fryman
Mar 18, 2023
Glennes Faye Fryman of Potosi, Missouri, was born on October 25th, 1955 in Bonne Terre, Missouri, a daughter of the late Glenn and Lillie Faye (Morgan) Johnston. Glennes went to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, March 18th, 2023 at the age of 67. Glennes was united in marriage to Randy Fryman on June 21st, 1975 at White Oak Grove Baptist...
Jewell Brown
Mar 16, 2023
Jewell Lee Brown was born on March 26th, 1935, in Belgrade, Missouri, a daughter to Fred Belfield and Ida (Sheppard) Belfield. Jewell went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 16th, 2023 at the age of 87. Jewell was proud to be a licensed nurse with the state of Missouri for over 50 years. Jewell was preceded in...
Randall Jarvis
Mar 13, 2023
Randall Eugene Jarvis of Belleview, Missouri, was born on December 3, 1949, in Mineral Point, Missouri, a son of the late Eldridge and Della (Blackwell) Jarvis. Randy passed away on March 13, 2023, having reached the age of 73. Those who remain to treasure his memory include his wife of 28 years, Donna Jarvis; children: Glen Randall Jarvis, Roger Dwayne...
Alvis Kimrey
Mar 10, 2023
Alvis Wayne Kimrey of Park Hills, Missouri, was born on August 6th, 1939 in Steelville, Missouri, a son to the late Roy Calvin Kimrey and the late Fern (Mayberry) Hassell. Al as many lovingly knew him, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10th, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 83. On October 4th, 1958,...
Debrah Coleman - Evans
Mar 10, 2023
Debrah Coleman Evans also affectionately known as “Debbie” went to be with her Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, on Friday evening, March 10th, 2023, at the age of 73. Debbie was born on August 7th, 1949 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late William Howard Turner and the late Betty Jean (Pearce) Turner. On December 16, 1967, Debbie was...
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