Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Fran Solomon
Sep 18, 2019
Frances "Fran" Virginia (Stephens) Solomon, 89, of Bonne Terre, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Tuesday, June 24, 1930 in St. Louis. Fran was a seamstress and loved making crafts.
Fran was preceded in death by her mother, Aletha (Adams) Albright; brothers, William, Charles and Carl...
Larry Philip Barton
Sep 17, 2019
Larry Barton,72, of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. He was born on Friday, August 15, 1947, in Cadet to the late George Pearl and Gladys Marie (Rawe) Barton. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Bismarck Methodist Church, lifetime member...
Betty Joyce Hampton
Sep 17, 2019
Betty Joyce (Gunn) Hampton, age 78, of French Village, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at her residence. She was born July 11, 1941 to the late Gene W. and Margaret S. (Pardon) Gunn. Betty was proudly one of the first woman business owners in the 60’s and 70’s. She owned and operated Hair Fashion Centers and then pursued her...
Thomas Edmund Clark
Sep 16, 2019
Thomas Edmund Clark, 72, of Farmington passed away September 16, 2019. He was born October 25, 1946 in St. Louis. He proudly served his country in the United States Army.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery with full military honors. Arrangements are under the direction of C.Z. Boyer...
Alberta Opal Middleton
Sep 16, 2019
Alberta Opal Middleton, 88, of Desloge passed away September 16, 2019 at NHC Healthcare in Desloge. She was born October 12, 1930 in Wortham to the late Jesse John and Opal (Hampton) Briley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Middleton; two daughters, Debra Marler and Tonya Blackwell; three sons, Lemion Merlin Middleton, Carlos Ray Middleton and...
Audrey Bowen
Sep 15, 2019
Audrey Bowen, 96, of Farmington, passed away September 15, 2019, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. He was born June 14, 1923, in Taylor Springs, IL to the late Amos and Neomia (Phiffer) Bowen. Audrey was young when his family moved to Leadwood, and it was there, he married his high school sweetheart, Florence Owens in 1942 and joined the military...
Terry E. Gertiser
Sep 15, 2019
Terry Gertiser, 65, of Park Hills, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Terry was born on Sunday, March 28, 1954, in Bonne Terre. Terry enjoyed playing the guitar, riding motorcycles and being outdoors. He loved his family and his fur babies Lady Bug and Molly.
He was preceded in death...
Mike Long
Sep 13, 2019
Mike Long, 59, of Desloge, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at National Health Care. He was born on August 28, 1960 in Farmington to Wayne and Wanda (Miller) Long. He was a member of Desloge First Church of God and worked as a custodian for the North County School District. Mike’s pride and joy...
Ron Biri
Sep 13, 2019
Ron Biri, 52, of Farmington, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was born on June 20, 1967, in Fredericktown to Raymond and Wilma (Tucker) Biri. Ron was a member of Pine Log Baptist Church and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved his grandbabies.
He was...
Rose Suiter
Sep 9, 2019
Rose Suiter, 76, of Leadwood, passed away September 9, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 31, 1943, in St. Louis, to the late Jewell and Ella Wanda (Wilson) Barton. She received her bachelors in nursing and worked at Missouri Baptist Medical Center for 43 years. She was a member of the Three Crosses Cowboy...
Loretta Kathryn Forsythe
Sep 9, 2019
Loretta Kathryn Forsythe, 67, of Farmington, passed away September 9, 2019, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born September 20, 1951, in St. Louis, to the late John and Leona (Timko) Yurchak. Loretta was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, John Matthew Forsythe;...
Mary Ellen Halbrook
Sep 9, 2019
Mary Ellen Halbrook, 92, of Farmington passed away September 9, 2019 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born April 9, 1927 in St. Francois County. Mary was a member of the Farmington Christian Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Mabel (Westover) Williams; husband, Leeman Halbrook; her son, Jeffrey Lynn Halbrook; twin brother, Eugene Williams.
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Bob Caples
Sep 8, 2019
Bob Caples, 71, of French Village, passed away September 8, 2019 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. He was born July 11, 1948, in Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late Woodrow Wilson and Hazel Maxine (Brown) Caples. He served his country in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. Bob enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, hunting, fishing and being...
Arzella Svaglic
Sep 6, 2019
Arzella Svaglic, 92 years, 2 months, 8 days, of St. Clair, passed away September 6, 2019. She was born June 29, 1927, in Delaplaine, AR to the late Charles and Victoria (Clark) Stevens. Arzella enjoyed baking, painting and being with her family. She owned and operated Arzella’s Cakes & Craft in Flat River for over 10 years. She was...
Mary "Boo" Elizabeth Stewart
Sep 5, 2019
Mary "Boo" Elizabeth (Sansoucie) Stewart, age 57, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 at her residence. She was born April 17, 1962 to the late Willard and Evelyn (DeClue) Sansoucie. Mary loved animals and enjoyed her family very much.
She is survived by her loving husband, Earnest “Paul” Stewart; children, Anthony “Tony” Stewart (T.J. Drennen)...
Ethel Mae Donnelly
Sep 1, 2019
Ethel Donnelly, age 82, of Farmington, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019, at Community Manor. She was born on November 1, 1936, in Esther to the late Troy Russell Bader and Loyce Eileen Barnes. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant and a member of the Gospel Light Free Will Baptist Church in Bonne Terre. She enjoyed shopping at flea markets,...
Hollis Finley
Aug 26, 2019
Hollis Finley, 80, of Bonne Terre passed away at home surrounded by his family, August 26, 2019. He was born February 21, 1939, in Bloomington, IL to the late Hollis W. and Catherine (Grabb) Finley. Hollis proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a Veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the St....
Ricky Lynn Pender
Aug 26, 2019
Ricky Lynn Pender, age 61, of Bloomsdale, passed away August 26, 2019. He was born March 7, 1958 to the late Bobby Lee and Barbara Melba Dean (Collins) Pender in Kennett, Missouri. Ricky proudly served his country in The United States Army.
Ricky was preceded in death by his significant other, Katherine Erickson.
He is survived by his children,...
Alice Rhoden
Aug 25, 2019
Alice, Rhoden, 69, of Valle Mines, passed away August 25, 2019 at her home. She was born March 18, 1950, in Kennett, to the late Harry and Christine (Haggard) Prouty. Alice loved flowers, listening to music, cooking and taking long drives.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Junior Prouty, and sister, Betty Weaver.
Alice...
Marjorie Ann Phillips
Aug 18, 2019
Marjorie Ann Phillips (Pimmel) born February 15, 1943, passed away August 18, 2019. Beloved by family and friends.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 21, 2019 from 11am until 2:00 PM at the C.Z. Boyer & Son – Taylor Chapel in Farmington. Service will be held at 3:30 PM at Free Spirit Baptist Church in Vulcan, MO.
