Obituaries
Obituaries
John Bequette
Oct 6, 2023
John Thomas Bequette of Richwoods, Missouri, was born on October 15, 1941 in Blackwell, Missouri, a son of the late Wallace and Rose (Villmer) Bequette. John passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, having reached the age of 81. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his son, Wallace Arthur "Wally" Bequette; sisters, Bernadette Bequette and...
Brenda Kean
Oct 6, 2023
Brenda Faye Kean of Mineral Point, Missouri, was born on November 10, 1960 in St Ann, Missouri, a daughter of the late Elvis and Ruby (Pyatt) Warren. Brenda went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 6, 2023, having reached the age of 62. Those who remain to cherish her memory include her husband of 40 years,...
Roger Deckard
Oct 6, 2023
Roger Hal Deckard Jr. of Sullivan, Missouri, was born on June 21, 1960 in St Louis, Missouri, a son of the late Roger Hal Deckard Sr, and the late Carol (Fritz) Reeves. Roger passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, having reached the age of 63. Those who remain to cherish his memory include his wife, Anita Deckard; children: Jennifer...
Elroy Le Claire
Oct 1, 2023
Elroy Hubert LeClaire of Desloge, Missouri, departed this life on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at his home, having reached the age of 87 years, 10 months, and 28 days. Elroy was born on November 3, 1935, in St. Charles, Missouri, a son of the late Paul Antone LeClaire and the late Anne (Stinger) LeClaire. In addition to his parents and...
Elaine Sue Lachance
Oct 1, 2023
Elaine Sue LaChance, of DeSoto, Missouri, formerly of Potosi, was born on January 5, 1944 in DeSoto, a daughter of the late Ernest Schutz and the late Geraldine (Christopher) Schutz. Sue, as many knew her by, passed away Sunday evening, October 1, 2023 at SSM St. Clare Hospital, at the age of 79. On June 29, 1963, Sue was united...
Margaret Lane
Sep 30, 2023
Margaret Ann Lane of Potosi, Missouri, was born on February 16, 1941 in Potosi, Missouri, a daughter of the late Elza and Maude (Schrum) Badgley. Margaret passed away on September 30, 2023, having reached the age of 82. Those who remain to cherish her memory include her daughter, Lisa Eye; grandson, Ryan Eye (Kerri Skaggs); great-grandchildren: Lukas Eye, Lylee Weir;...
Edward Eckstein
Sep 29, 2023
Edward Alvin Eckstein of Potosi, Missouri, was born on August 6, 1943 in St Louis, Missouri, a son of the late Robert Eckstein and the late Ruth (Broadway) Prewitt. Ed passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, having reached the age of 80. Those who remain to cherish his memory include his better half, Betty Denton; daughters: Diane Franz, Karen...
Patricia Politte
Sep 22, 2023
Patricia Ann Politte, also known by family and friends as Pat, of Minera Point, Missouri, was born on July 20, 1951 in Granite City, Illinois, a daughter of the late Paul Eugene Skaggs and Violet Margaret (Coffman) Skaggs. Pat went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, September 22, 2023 at her home surrounded by her...
Mary Lawson
Sep 21, 2023
Mary Ellen Lawson of Mineral Point, Missouri, was born on February 12, 1937, in Shirley Missouri, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Marquerite (Gloroid) Emily. Mary passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, having reached the age of 86. Those who remain to cherish her memory include her children: Brenda Smith (husband, Ralph), Gary Lawson (wife, Sandy), Rhonda Thornhill;...
Dolores "Toad" Akers
Sep 20, 2023
Dolores Irene Akers, also lovingly known by family and friends as “Toad”, of Belgrade, Missouri, was born on May 13, 1930 in River Rouge, Michigan, a daughter of the late Hurst and Ethel (Jenkins) Nipper. Jesus took her by the hand to her new home in Heaven on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, having reached the age of 93. Those who...
Dollie Moses
Sep 17, 2023
Dollie Bernice Moses, a beacon of love, loyalty and grace, passed away early Sunday morning, September 17, 2023 at the age of 92. Born to the late Noah and Nettie (White) Breakfield in Brazil, Missouri, on May 1, 1931. Dollie lived a life full of passion, dedication and unwavering love for her family, friends, and many whom she claimed as...
Marilyn Kennedy
Sep 14, 2023
Marilyn Virginia Kennedy was born on May 20, 1942 in Iron County, Missouri, a daughter of the late John Henry Dunn and the late Ethel (Cowen) Dunn. Marilyn went to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, September 14, 2023, having reached the age of eighty-one years, three months and twenty-five days. In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death...
Ruth Crump
Sep 8, 2023
Ruth Annette Crump of Mineral Point, Missouri, was born on November 30, 1952, in St Charles, Missouri, a daughter of the late Sam and Lestine (Groves) Crump. Ruth passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023, having reached the age of 70. Those who remain to cherish her memory include her children: Bobby Lee (wife, Tammy), Robert "Punkin" Lee, Stephen Lee,...
Janelle Ferrell
Sep 5, 2023
Janelle Nicole Ferrell of Middle Brook, Missouri, was born on August 28, 1985 in St Louis, Missouri, a daughter of Mary (Ferrell) Smith and the late Michael Smith Sr. Janelle passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, having reached the age of 38. Those who remain to cherish her memory include her mother, Mary Smith; siblings: Donna Anglin (husband, Zachary),...
Mike Vandergriff
Sep 1, 2023
Ronald Michael Vandergriff, also known by family and friends as “Mike”, was born on February 14, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of the late Earl Melvin Vandergriff and the late Violet Alberta (Hedrick) Vandergriff. Mike grew up in Cadet, Missouri, as one of five children. He attended both Kingston School and Potosi High where he graduated from. After...
Carl Phillips
Aug 26, 2023
Carl Edward Phillips was born on December 16, 1937 just outside of Pocahontas, Arkansas. He was the youngest of seven children born to David C. Phillips and Eliza (Weatherford) Phillips. Carl went to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 26, 2023, having reached the age of 85. He proudly served in the Army as a general supply specialist from 1960-1962....
Martha Saunders
Aug 20, 2023
Martha Jane Saunders a lifelong resident of Old Mines, Missouri, was born on December 8, 1934, in Old Mines, a daughter of the late Charles Sansoucie and Bridgett (Kerr) Sansoucie. Martha passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Washington County Memorial Hospital at the age of 88. On February 6, 1960, Martha was united in marriage to Paul Saunders...
Timothy White
Aug 17, 2023
Timothy Linn White of Potosi, Missouri, was born on June 2, 1958 in St Louis, Missouri, a son of the late James and Irene (Sherrill) White. Tim passed away on August 17, 2023, having reached the age of 65. Tim grew up in Flat River, Missouri. He was the oldest of four children. He attended and graduated from Central School...
William "Bill" Vineyard
Aug 16, 2023
William Otto Vineyard, also known by family and friends as “Bill”, was born on July 19, 1927 in Belgrade, Missouri, a son of the late Otto F. Vineyard and Inice G. (Dickey) Vineyard. Bill departed this life peacefully on Wednesday evening, August 16, 2023 at the age of 96. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by...
Troy Marler
Aug 14, 2023
Troy Lance Marler of Bismarck, Missouri, was born on December 15, 1976 in Potosi, Missouri, a son of Clarence Lin Marler, and the late Geraldine Marie (Calahan) Marler. Troy passed away peacefully on Monday, August 14, 2023, having reached the age of 46. Those who remain to cherish his memory include his father, Clarence Marler; siblings: Tina Calahan, Casandra Calahan-Gann,...
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