Obituaries Archives - AltonMo.com

Boxing champion George Foreman passed away on Friday, March 21, well-known for boxing skills, and notable businessman, minister, and author.

Nathaniel Erwin Shafer, age 6, was born February 22, 2018, at his home near Alton, MO and passed away January 14, 2025.

Thursday is a National Day of Mourning to remember President Carter and the good he did. President Biden issued an executive order.

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States died at 100 at his home in Plains, Georgia, on Sunday afternoon.

One of the last remaining Navajo code talkers who helped the US and its allies win World War II died recently.

On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, local resident Richard Haigwood passed away in an automobile accident near Thayer.

Richard Simmons, a fitness expert, died on July 13, 2024, at his home in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 76.

Bob Newhart, a comedian and the elf dad in the movie Elf, died on July 18, 2024, at the age of 94.

Greg Watson passed away last week. He was 60 years old. Greg was a man of multifaceted talents,yet, his true calling was preaching the gospel.

Mandisa, a Christian singer and songwriter of “Overcomer”, died at her home in Tennessee on April 18, 2024, at the age of 47.

Billy G. Hornback passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023. He was 83 and led a blessed life. Bill was born July 3, 1940.

On September 30, 2023, Alton local Lucas Simmons, Sr., died. His funeral service was on October 6, 2023.