Obituaries Archives - AltonMo.com

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.

Pat Robertson, who founded the Christian Coalition, Christian Broadcasting Network, and ran for President, passed away at age 93

Aaron Douglas Shafer was born on Oct. 31, 1989, and passed away at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St Louis, Mo, after a brief battle with cancer.

Famous theologian, Charles Stanley died in his sleep at the age of 90. He was an author, speaker, and leader.

Jack Hayford, a pastor and hymn-writer who wrote the Christian song “Majesty,” died at the age of 88 on January 8, 2023.