Nathan Allen Hardesty, 44, of St. Louis died Oct. 18, 2025, in St. Louis. Mr. Hardesty was a gifted and passionate musician, songwriter and si…
James Paul Cowin, 72, of Arnold died Aug. 24, 2025. Mr. Cowin, known to family and friends as Paul, had a lifelong love for music. He played e…
Keith Louden Vinyard, 38, of Festus died March 18, 2025, in St. Peters. Mr. Vinyard was a Festus High School graduate and an accomplished musi…
A Eureka musician has recently branched out to publish a children’s book, called “Tiny Little Snowflake.”
Larry Joseph “Buddy” DeRousse, 63, of De Soto died May 5, 2024, at his home. Mr. DeRousse was a carpenter and musician. He loved his music and…
The Leader’s Musician of the Month for December is Woodridge Middle School seventh grader Quentin Boyer, 12, of High Ridge.
The Leader’s Musician of the Month for November is Grandview R-2 High School senior Jillian Holt, 17.
Thomas R. Moon, 82, of De Soto died Nov. 1, 2022, at his home. Mr. Moon taught English, speech and drama in the West County R-4 and North St. …
The first-ever Tanglefoot SummerFest will be held from 5-10 p.m. Saturday, June 18, along Main Street in Festus and Bailey Road in Crystal City.
The Leader’s Musician of the Month for November is De Soto High School junior Carl Courtois.