William "Josh" Besher

William "Josh" Besher obituary

William "Josh" Besher

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William Besher Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by White-Sanders Funeral Home - Fisk on Oct. 20, 2025.

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William "Josh" Besher, age 47, of Fisk, MO, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025 in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mr. Besher was born August 14, 1978 in Poplar Bluff, MO, son of the late Rick and Dawna Leutert (Besher).

On April 14, 2007 he married Amy Besher (Robertson). She survives. Also surviving are four children: Joe (Audrey) Foster of Cape Girardeau, MO, Matt (Fallon )Foster of Qulin, MO, Leann Besher of Jonesboro, AR, and Ricky Besher of Fisk, MO; four grandchildren: Emberly Foster, Brynlee Foster, Delaney Foster, William Foster; four siblings: Amy (Jerry) Caldwell, Matt Leutert, Samantha (Taylor) Lowe, and Leevon (Kadee) Decourley; grandmother: Loretta Sullvivan; stepfather: Thomas (Connie) Decourley; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Josh was also preceded in death by his grandparents: Leona and Bill "Pa Bill" Besher.

There will be a gathering of family and friends at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Scott Wilkerson officiating.

Condolences: www.whitesandersfuneralhome.com

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Upcoming Events

Oct

23

Memorial service

3:00 p.m.

White-Sanders Funeral Home

717 1st. Street, Fisk, MO 63940

Send Flowers

Only 16 hours left for delivery to next service.