Obituaries

Obituaries

Amelia Arnold

Amelia Arnold

Dec 29, 2025

Amelia Barbara Arnold of Potosi, Missouri, was born on February 10, 1994, in Rolla, Missouri, a cherished daughter of Steve and Nichole Arnold. Amelia passed away on Monday, December 29, 2026 at 31 years old.

Amelia was a proud graduate of Potosi High School, Class of 2012. She was athletic and loved running, competing in both track and cross country. She...

Larry Clarence Sadler

Larry Clarence Sadler

Dec 23, 2025

Larry Clarence Sadler of Caledonia, Missouri, was born on March 8, 1944, a son of the late Lyman Sadler and Mary (Shelton) Sadler. Larry departed this life on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, having reached the age of 81.

Larry grew up in Caledonia, where he attended Valley School and graduated with the Class of 1962. Shortly after graduating,...

Terry Wayne Ham

Terry Wayne Ham

Dec 22, 2025

Terry Wayne Ham of Cadet, Missouri, was born on December 6, 1964, in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of the late Luther Wayne Ham and Juanita Mae (Barley) Ham. Terry departed this life on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Mercy Hospital South at the age of 61.

Terry grew up in the St. Louis area. As a young boy, he worked...

Richard David Fierce

Richard David Fierce

Dec 21, 2025

Richard David Fierce of Potosi, Missouri, was born on February 17, 1958, in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of the late Christopher Fierce and Virginia (Cook) Fierce. Richard grew up in St. Louis and later made his home in Potosi. He departed this life on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family, at the age of...

Paula Jean Link

Paula Jean Link

Dec 20, 2025

Paula Jean Link, a loving mom, grandma, and friend, departed this life on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 66. She was born on March 21, 1959.

Paula was a devoted member of the Desloge Ladies Auxiliary #2426. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, dancing in years past, and playing her guitar. Most of all, Paula cherished spending time with her...

Edward Monroe James

Edward Monroe James

Dec 19, 2025

Edward Monroe James, of Warrenton, Missouri, was born on March 18, 1933, in Bollinger County, Missouri, a son of the late Clarence James and Flossie (Morlan) James. Known to most simply as Ed, he went to his heavenly home on Friday, December 19, 2025, at his residence in Wright City, Missouri, having reached the age of 92.

Ed lived a long...

Elmer Eugene Iverson

Elmer Eugene Iverson

Dec 17, 2025

Elmer Eugen Iverson Sr., known by family and friends as “Gene,” passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the age of 79.

Gene was born on December 1, 1946, in Huron, South Dakota, a son of the late Elmer Oldsen and Bethel Iverson. He was united in marriage to Pamela Sue Callow on December 1, 1979,...

Rev. Patrick Lynn Thebeau

Rev. Patrick Lynn Thebeau

Dec 13, 2025

Rev. Patrick Lynn Thebeau, loving husband, father, and grandfather, was born on February 7, 1947, in Old Mines, Missouri, a son of the late Clarence Thebeau and Cecilia (Bequette) Thebeau. Lynn, as most knew him, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the age of 78.

Lynn was a dedicated and humble servant of...

Donna Lei Vick

Donna Lei Vick

Dec 5, 2025

Donna Lei Vick, of Irondale, Missouri, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Parkland Health Center, at the age of 66. Donna was born on February 12, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of the late George Grisham and Barbara (Hamors) Grisham.

Donna was united in marriage to Edward Vick Jr. on August 5, 2000, and together they shared...

Alice Akers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....