Obituaries
Obituaries
Nancy Ruth Fielding
Sep 23, 2026
Nancy Ruth Fielding of Potosi, Missouri, formerly of High Ridge, was born on January 26, 1949, to the late Edward Lee Lawrence and Rita Mary (Mohan) Lawrence. She departed this life on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Georgian Gardens, having reached the age of 77.
On September 17, 1971, Nancy was united in marriage to Lindsey “Lee” Roy Fielding. Together, they...
Theresa Ann Vaughn
Sep 22, 2026
Theresa Ann Vaughn of St. James, Missouri, departed this life on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Phelps Health Hospital, having reached the age of 69. Theresa was born on April 2, 1957, in Farmington, Missouri, a daughter of the late Ralph Edward Smith and Peggy Joyce (White) Smith.
Theresa will be remembered by her three sons, Darrell Dontrich and Hope Litton,...
Peggy Swan
Sep 21, 2026
Peggy Swan of Potosi, Missouri, departed this life on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Mercy Hospital St. Louis, having reached the age of 84. Peggy was born on February 21, 1942 in Omaha, Nebraska.
She will be lovingly remembered by her three children, Dena (Mark) McAnally, Donna Vassallo, and David (Lynne) Pashia; her six grandchildren, Christina McAnally, William (Joe) Vassallo, Luke...
Deborah Diane Daugherty
Sep 19, 2026
Deborah Diane “Diane” Daugherty of Richwoods, Missouri, departed this life peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the age of 75. Diane was born on July 24, 1951, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to the late Carl Shirley and Lillian (Brewer) Shirley.
On January 9, 2009, Diane was united in marriage to Martin J. Daugherty. They shared 17 wonderful years...
Avis H. Wells
Sep 17, 2026
Avis Hortence Mary DorothyLee Leona Lotty Daisy Naomi Wells—yes, every one of these names appeared on her original birth certificate! Following a fire, a new birth certificate was issued, listing only Hortence. She was affectionately referred to as “Stumpy” for short. Her CB handle was “Shorty,” because someone else had already claimed the name “Stumpy.” Avis went to be with the...
Betty Ann Missey
Sep 16, 2026
Betty Ann Missey of Cadet, Missouri, was born on September 18, 1946, in DeSoto, Missouri, a daughter of the late Henry D. Skiles and the late Wilhelmina (Clark) Skiles. Betty departed this life on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the age of 79.
Betty grew up in the DeSoto area and graduated from DeSoto High School with the Class of 1963....
Bernadine Agnes Secrest
Sep 10, 2026
Bernadine “Bernie” Secrest, beloved mother, wife, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother died on September 10, 2026 in Farmington, Missouri. She was 92 years old. Bernie was born June 27, 1934 in Loveland, Colorado, the oldest daughter of Walter and Emma (nee Mahr) Heywood.
On March 2, 1952 Bernadine wed Lester Secrest Sr. in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Bernadine and Lester were blessed with four...
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...
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