Daily Journal Obituaries
Shirley Jo “Nan” Compton
Shirley Jo “Nan” Compton passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 10, 2025. She was born in Bonne Terre, Missouri, on Sunday, February 3, 1935, to the late Lee Edward and Wilma Ester (Pullen) Leftridge. She was a devoted member of her church, treasuring every activity and fellowship it brought. A lover of sweet…
Read MoreMary Ellen Yankoff Joyner
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, will forever be etched in our memory: the date our mom, Mary Ellen Joyner, passed peacefully at home at the age of 83. She wrote most of her obituary below; although it is well-written and accurate, it cannot nearly encompass who she was, what she accomplished, and the impact of her…
Read MoreJohn Pettus
BONNE TERRE – It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Pettus, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left us on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on Sunday, August 22, 1954, John made his home in Bonne Terre, Missouri, where he built a…
Read MoreAnn Margaret Ramsey
Ann Margaret Ramsey, 85, of Farmington, passed away peacefully at her home on October 24, 2025. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 23, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Boxdorfer and Audrey Pauline (Cheesebrough) Boxdorfer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Ramsey, and by her son, John Wright,…
Read MoreRandall E. “Randy” Lawson
Randall E. “Randy” Lawson, age 66, of Columbia City, IN, passed away at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. Born on May 26, 1959, in Farmington, MO, he was the son of Lester Sr. and Vinnie (Graham) Lawson. Randy attended Central R-VII High School, Flat River, MO, and…
Read MoreRichard L. Arning
Richard L. Arning, of Farmington, entered eternal rest on October 29, 2025, at Country Meadows in Park Hills, at the age of 83. He was born on May 13, 1942, in Centralia, Illinois, to the late Theodore and Aliva (Claybourn) Arning. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Margie Arning; his daughters,…
Read MoreChristopher Aaron Smith (a.k.a Alessa Fenris)
Christopher Aaron Smith (Known as Alessa Fenris to his friends) passed away October 27, 2025 at the age of 37 years. He was born November 13, 1988 to the late Mark and Debbie Smith. Chris is survived by brother James Smith (Jessica), sons Jace and Pheonix, nephew Tyler Smith, Uncle Rick Knight (Vera), Aunt Kathy…
Read MoreLarry “Buddy” Dean Webb
Larry Dean Webb, age 87 of Frankclay, Missouri, passed away on Nov. 3rd, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born Oct 23, 1938, in Bonne Terre, Missouri, to the late Steve & Roxie Webb. Larry, “Buddy,” loved spending time with his family, listening to bluegrass music, camping, attending the races, and working on…
Read MoreLloyd Donald Petrie
Lloyd Donald Petrie, 91, of Farmington, entered eternal rest at his home on November 7, 2025. He was born on July 13, 1934, in Farmington, to the late Earl and Glenola (Gillespie) Petrie. Lloyd is survived by his children, Ricky Lloyd (Diana) Petrie of Abilene, TX; Roger Lee (Tammy) Petrie of Fresno, CA; and Lance…
Read MoreKay Giessing
Kay Giessing, of Farmington, entered eternal rest on November 11, 2025, at Cedarhurst Senior Living of Farmington at the age of 80. She was born on December 16, 1944, in Lesterville, MO, to the late Vernon and Dorothy (Black) Ruble. Kay is survived by her loving son, Eric Giessing (Maria Shirshekan); her cherished grandchildren, Kodi…
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