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Recent obituaries in Fredericktown, Missouri.

The obituaries in the Madison County, Missouri area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Madison County, Missouri's history and identity.

Sherial Lynn Valencia

Sherial Lynn Valencia

Jul 29, 2026

Sherial Lynn Valencia was born on May 02, 1966, at Fredericktown, MO, the daughter of Ivan and Shirley Link, and passed away on July 29, 2026 in St. Louis, MO at the age of 60.

Sherial is preceded in death by her parents, and her dog Twister.

Sherial is survived by her husband, Francisco Valencia. who she married on December 28, 1985,...

Joseph Dwayne Coleman

Joseph Dwayne Coleman

Jul 25, 2026

Joseph Dwayne Coleman was born on February 1, 1999, at St. Francois, County, Missouri, the son of Danny (Rachael) Coleman and Rosanna (Joseph) Casner, and passed away on July 25, 2026, at the age of 27 years.

Joseph was preceded in death by his grandfather Troy Coffman, great-grandparents, Joseph & Myrtle Smith, Carl & Dorothy Flagg, grandmothers, Clarice Casner, Julie Tindle,...

William (Bill) Lewis Chapman

William (Bill) Lewis Chapman

Jul 22, 2026

William (Bill) Chapman was born on September 15, 1935, at Fredericktown, MO, the son of Lewis Chapman and Pearl (Silas) Chapman, and passed away on July 22, 2026, at the age of 90 years,

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, one (1) daughter, Patricia Sue Chapman, one (1) grandchild Lucas Charles Chapman and one (1) great grandchild Owen Rayce...

Ronald Troy Moyers

Ronald Troy Moyers

Jul 9, 2026

Ronald Troy Moyers was born on June 7, 1941, at Fredericktown, MO, the son of Chester and Veda (Shrum) Moyers, and passed away on July 9, 2026, at the age of 85.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents and one (1) son Darrin Moyers.

Ronald is survived by his wife, Shirley (Doggett) Moyers who he married on August 6, 1960,...

Ella Mae Lee

Ella Mae Lee

Jul 5, 2026

Ella Mae Lee was born on March 20, 1935, at Brushy Creek, Missouri, in Perry County, the daughter of William and Bertha Halpin, and passed away on July 5th, at her home in Fredericktown, Missouri, at the age of 91 years.

Ella was preceded in death by her parents, William (Bill) and Bertha Halpin, sister Virginia (Mack) Hudson, sister Ruby (Elzie)...

Kenneth Grant Basden

Kenneth Grant Basden

Jul 4, 2026

Kenneth Grant Basden, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. Born November 19, 1943, in St. Louis, Kenneth’s life was marked by devotion to family, strength of character, and enduring kindness.

Kenneth was the son of Jeff and Bessie (Urban) Basden, who preceded him in death and whose legacies he...

Sandra May Fadler

Sandra May Fadler

Jun 25, 2026

Sandra May Fadler was born December 2, 1949, at Fredericktown, MO, the daughter of Melvin Stevens and Mary Belle (Young) Bollinger and passed away June 25, 2026, at the age of 76.

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents and twin sister Donna K. Hankins.

Sandra is survived by her husband Ronald Fadler, who she married on February 27, 1972, a...

Vernon Mark Bentinganan

Vernon Mark Bentinganan

Jun 25, 2026

Vernon Mark Bentinganan was born November 27, 1972 to Dr. Victor and Emelita (DeQuit) Bentinganan at Chicago, IL and passed away on June 25, 2026 at the age of 53.

Vernon is preceded in death by his father.

Vernon is survived by his mother, one (1) son Brandon Lee Bentinganan, four (4) brothers Victor D (Jill) Bentinganan, Jr., Vincent (Amy) Bentinganan, Vimille...

Peggy Lynn Russell

Peggy Lynn Russell

Jun 25, 2026

Peggy Lynn Russell was born on March 12, 1941, at Sandtown, Independence, AR., the daughter of Earl and Daisy (Martin) Story, and passed away on June 25, 2026, at the age of 85.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, husband Opie John Russell, one (1) brother William Earl Franklin Jr. Story, one (1) sister Linda Gail (Story) Hancock, one...

Wretha May Huggins

Wretha May Huggins

Jun 23, 2026

Wretha May Huggins 94, of Fredericktown, MO passed away on June 23, 2026 at Stockoff Nursing Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on May 23,1932 to Joe and Carrie (Hood) Hancock, in Hiram, MO, Wretha made her home in Fredericktown.  She was a woman whose kindness, faith and love for family touched everyone who knew her.

in 1957 she married the...

Betty Lamargaret Faulkner

Betty Lamargaret Faulkner

Jun 19, 2026

Betty Lamargaret Faulkner, age 86, of Fredericktown, MO, passed away on June 19, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on July 29, 1939, in Datto, Arkansas to Arthur and Goldie (Hester) Boyer. She had an extraordinary gift for turning strangers into friends and lighting up the world with her bright smile. She was an example of kindness and generosity, touching countless...

Donal Edward Firebaugh

Donal Edward Firebaugh

Jun 11, 2026

Donal Edward Firebaugh, a dedicated public servant and cherished member of the Fredericktown community, passed away on June 11, 2026, at Madison Medical Center. Born on January 8, 1945, in Fredericktown, Missouri to Earl E. and Eileen (Abernathy) Firebaugh.

Donal is survived by his sons, Tim Firebaugh, Jeffrey (Carolyn) Firebaugh, Ryan Firebaugh, and Dustin Firebaugh, sister, Sharron Tinnin, grandchild, Karsen Firebaugh,...

Karen Lou Ward

Karen Lou Ward

Jun 8, 2026

Karen Lou Ward was born on November 16, 1961, at Bonne Terre, MO, the daughter of Orville and Ruby (Duncan) Haile, and passed away on June 8, 2026, at the age of 64.

Karen was married to James Ward in 1996, one child was born from this union, Kathryn (Katie) Ward.

Karen is survived by her mother, daughter, Kathryn (Huck) Huckelby, several...

Gloria Lorraine Hibbitts

Gloria Lorraine Hibbitts

Jun 4, 2026

Gloria Lorraine Hibbitts (née Buchhold), 94, of St. Louis, MO, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, at Stonebridge Lakeside Meadows Nursing Home in Osage Beach, MO.

Gloria was born on February 8, 1932, in St. Louis, MO, to Louis Buchhold I and Florence Viola (Vi) Buchhold (née Voracek). She grew up in south St. Louis and graduated from Cleveland High...

Lawrence Edward White

Lawrence Edward White

Jun 3, 2026

Lawrence Edward White was born on December 28, 1934, at Mine La Motte, MO, the son of Lamer and Lessie (Tinsley) White, and passed away on June 3, 2026 at the age of 91 years.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Shirley (Barron) White who he married March 2, 1954, two (2) brothers, Donald White and infant...

Patsy Louise (Shetley) DeGuire

Patsy Louise (Shetley) DeGuire

Jun 3, 2026

Patsy Louise (Shetley) DeGuire was born on April 15, 1938, the daughter of James Cortland Shetley and Veda L. (Clubb) Shetley, and passed away on June 03, 2026.

Patsy was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Paul Joe (PJ) DeGuire who she married in Fredericktown, Missouri.

Patsy is survived by a son Robert James (Kimberly Blaine), one brother JC...

Sally Tierney

Sally Tierney

May 30, 2026

Sally Ellis Tierney

April 24, 1938- May 30, 2026 (88)

On May 30, 2026, Sally Ellis Tierney passed away at the age of 88.  Born on April 24, 1938, in Fredericktown, Missouri, Sally was the daughter of Wendell and Eugenia Ellis.  She was raised alongside her siblings, Carolyn, Yvonne, Ivan and Mimi.  She graduated from Fredericktown High School in 1956, and soon...

Lawanna June Rehn

Lawanna June Rehn

May 29, 2026

June (Bowden) Rehn, born October 15, 1939, in Cape Girardeau, passed away peacefully at home on May 29, 2026. She was a woman whose life was marked by kindness, dedication, and an enduring commitment to those she loved and served.

June's early years in Cape Girardeau laid the foundation for a life devoted to education and community engagement. She was a...

David Edward Stricklan, Sr.

David Edward Stricklan, Sr.

May 28, 2026

David Edward Stricklan, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on May 28, 2026, in Ironton, Missouri. Born on November 5, 1955, in St. Louis. 

He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Tammie Stricklan who he married June 25, 1983, his children, David (Krista) Stricklan and Amanda (Johnny) Golden; his siblings Lester Stricklan, Johnny Stricklan, Larry Stricklan, and...

Harold L. "Jerry" Fife Jr.

Harold L. "Jerry" Fife Jr.

May 14, 2026

Harold L. “Jerry” Fife Jr., was born on January 7, 1951, at St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Harold L. Sr. and Lucille Fife.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Karen E. Fife and one (1) sister, Ann Marie Ohashi.

Jerry is survived by one (1) son, Jonathan (Lee) Fife, and two (2) grandchildren, Jonathan Fife and Jacob...

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