Obituaries

Obituaries

Leo Benson

Leo Benson

Feb 15, 2021

Leo Benson of Mineral Point, Missouri, was born on March 17, 1940 in Potosi, Missouri, a son of the late Alfred Jerome Benson and the late Lucy Alberta (Wilkinson) Benson. Leo departed this life on Monday, February 15, 2021 at his home having reached the age of 80 years, 10 months and 29 days. Leo is survived by three children:...

Kermit Schrum

Kermit Schrum

Feb 13, 2021

Kermit Osborn Schrum of Potosi, Missouri, was born on October 28, 1954 in Farmington, Missouri, a son to the late Rodney Schrum and the late Joan (Raney) Schrum. Kermit departed this life on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at the age of 66. Kermit is survived by his son, Kermit (wife, Heidi) Schrum Jr.; daughter, Kiley (husband, Shannon) Blair; five grandchildren:...

Rev. Danny Owens

Rev. Danny Owens

Feb 12, 2021

Bishop William Danny Joe Owens of Carthage, Missouri, was born on May 5, 1971 in Sikeston, Missouri, a son to the late Billy Max Owens and the late Lillian Dunnigan. Danny went to his Heavenly Home and was united with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 12, 2021 at the age of 49. On May 17, 1998 Danny was...

William  Hicks

William Hicks

Feb 8, 2021

William Lowe Hicks, also known by family and friends as “Bill” of Potosi, Missouri, departed this life on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Camelot Nursing Home in Farmington, having reached the age of 61 years, 5 months, and 28 days. Bill was born on August 11, 1959 in Hannibal, Missouri, a son to the late Robert and Hazel (Courtois) Hicks....

Rose Marie Smith

Rose Marie Smith

Feb 7, 2021

Rose Marie Smith of Potosi, Missouri, was born on March 11, 1934 in Potosi, a daughter to the late John and Rose (Charboneau) Ruby. Rose went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, February 7, 2021 having reached the age of 86. On April 11, 1953, Rose was united in Holy Matrimony to Roy A. Smith. Rose was was a parishioner...

Carolyn Jackson

Carolyn Jackson

Feb 6, 2021

Carolyn Sue Jackson of Caledonia, Missouri, was born on July 12, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri, a daughter to the late Clyde Dodd and the late Lessie (Gale) Dodd. Carolyn went to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, February 6, 2021 having reached the age of seventy years, six months and twenty-five days. Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Dawn Turnbough...

Rev. Frankie Declue

Rev. Frankie Declue

Feb 6, 2021

Francis Walter DeClue, also known to many as “Frankie”, of Richwoods, Missouri, was born on June 25, 1932 in Richwoods, Missouri, a son to the late Joseph Harrison DeClue and the late Mary Elizabeth (Courtaway) DeClue. Frankie went to his Heavenly Home on February 6, 2021 having reached the age of eighty-eight years, seven months and twelve days. Frankie is...

Jeffery Blount

Jeffery Blount

Feb 4, 2021

Jeffery Lynn Blount Sr., of Potosi, Missouri, was born on September 3, 1964 in Potosi, Missouri, a son to the late Donald Blount Sr. and the late Lelia Helen (Courtois) Blount. Jeff passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 having reached the age of 56 years, 5 months and 2 days. On January 20, 1984, Jeff was united in marriage...

Verla Mahurin

Verla Mahurin

Feb 4, 2021

Verla Arlene Mahurin of Potosi, Missouri, was born on January 5, 1936 in Hepburn, Iowa, a daughter to the late George W. Lawson and the late Dorothy A. (Swallow) Lawson. Verla went to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, February 4, 2021 having reached the age of 85 years and 30 days. Verla is survived by her four children: Harriet Collier,...

Clarence Delbert  Bliss

Clarence Delbert Bliss

Feb 3, 2021

Clarence Delbert Bliss of Potosi, Missouri was born on July 24, 1937 in Potosi, a son to the late Clarence Elbert Bliss and the late Etta Marie (Dotson) Bliss. Delbert departed this life on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 having reached the age of 83 years, 6 months, and 10 days. On November 28, 1959 Delbert was united in marriage to...

John Fowler

John Fowler

Jan 31, 2021

John Paul Fowler of Cadet, Missouri was born on July 8, 1974, a son to John Thomas Fowler and the late Rita Ann (Bourbon) Davis. On June 27, 2015, he was united in marriage to Mercedes Anne Koster and they shared five years together. John departed this life on Sunday, January 31, 2021 having reached forty-six years of age. John...

Gary "Blaze"  Blair

Gary "Blaze" Blair

Jan 29, 2021

Gary “Blaze” Blair of Potosi, Missouri, was born on August 4, 1941 at Cub Creek, Missouri, a son of the late Arlie Blair and the late Irene (Gilliam) Blair. Gary departed this life on Friday, January 29, 2021 having reached the age of 79 years, 5 months and 25 days. On September 12, 1964, Gary was united in marriage to...

Charles Glen Coleman

Charles Glen Coleman

Jan 29, 2021

Charles "Glennon" Coleman departed this life on Friday, January 29, 2021 at the age of 69. He was born on September 23, 1951 in Bonne Terre, Missouri, a son to the late Martin and Madeline Coleman. Those who remain to cherish his memory include his four daughters: Addie Coleman-Degler and husband Greg Griffith, Brandie Coleman, Frankie Coleman, and Desiree` Coleman;...

Luke Yarbrough

Luke Yarbrough

Jan 26, 2021

Luther "Luke" Junior Yarbrough, of Potosi, Missouri, was born on October 24, 1964 in Washington County, a son to Minnie (Coleman) Kelley and the late Luther "Op" Yarbrough. Luke passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2021 having reached fifty-seven years of age. Those who remain to cherish his memory include four children: Heather Yarbrough, Stephanie (Craig) Karsch, Laura (Danny) Luther...

Estlee Kelley

Estlee Kelley

Jan 26, 2021

Estlee Kelley of Doe Run, Missouri, was born on February 10, 1935 in Corning, Arkansas, a daughter of the late Roy Lee Johnson and the late Essie (Wilder) Johnson. Estlee went to her Heavenly Home on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 having reached the age of eighty-five years, eleven months and sixteen days. Estlee is survived by her loving husband, James...

William Johnston

William Johnston

Jan 25, 2021

William Mont Johnston Sr. also known by many as Bill, was born on July 25, 1940 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of the late George Washington Johnston and the late Alpha Gladys (Short) Johnston. Bill departed this life on Monday, January 25, 2021 at his home in Caledonia, having reached the age of 80 years and 6 months. On...

Regina Hawk

Regina Hawk

Jan 13, 2021

Regina Maria Hawk also known by family and friends as “Gina” was born on August 21, 1955 in Bloomington, Illinois, a daughter of the late Harleth Warren Stubblefield and the late Roberta Mae (Bier) Stubblefield. Gina departed this life on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 having reached the age of 65 years, 4 months, and 23 days. Those who remain to...

Linda Whitley

Linda Whitley

Jan 13, 2021

Linda Joan Whitley, loving mother of two and surrogate mother to so many, passed away at age 71, on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, due to complications from COVID-19. Linda was born on November 24, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri to Edith Marie Turnbull and John Alfred Whitley. Linda graduated from Potosi High School in 1968, moved to St. Louis, Missouri...

Rita Grow

Rita Grow

Jan 11, 2021

Rita Faye Grow of Potosi, Missouri, was born on June 11, 1958 in Richwoods, Missouri, a daughter to the late William Littrell and the late Elsie (Vest) Littrell. Rita departed this life on Monday, January 11, 2021 having reached the age of 62 years and 7 months. On December 31, 1986, Rita was united in marriage to Charlie Grow and...

Wanda Martin

Wanda Martin

Jan 8, 2021

Wanda Faye Martin, also known by her family and friends as “Faye” of Mineral Point, Missouri was born on March 15, 1944 in Yazoo City, Mississippi, a daughter to the late Charles William Powell and the late Vina Mae (Freeman) Powell. Faye went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 8, 2021 at her home surrounded by...