Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Deloris Marie Brooks
Aug 10, 2019
Deloris M. Brooks, 89, of Farmington, passed away at Evelyn’s House on August 10, 2019. She was born, July 11, 1930 to the late Floyd F Larby and Helen F (Stamp) Larby. She is also preceded in death by her husband Robert E. Brooks, Sr. her son, Martin L Benischek, and her granddaughter Courtney Marie Brooks Strain. Deloris Stamp Brooks...
Josephine Mae Burch
Aug 10, 2019
Josephine Mae (Raby) Burch, lovingly known as Jo Mae, formerly of Doe Run, Missouri passed away on August 10, 2019 at the age of 80. She was born March 6, 1939 in Bonne Terre, Missouri to Noah Milton Raby and Lillian Dorothy Hulsey Raby. She worked at the Farmington State Hospital in the Recreational Therapy Department for many years. Jo...
Carolyn Whaley Hill
Aug 9, 2019
Carolyn Whaley Hill, 79, of Farmington, passed away August 9, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital. She was born, December 9, 1939 to the late Arsdel Ruby Van Hanson and Eva Irene (Camden) Hanson. She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Pauline Huffman, Betty Rickard, and Almaretta Rhodes, and brother, Billy Ray Hanson
She is survived by her...
Ellen Marie Henson
Aug 8, 2019
Ellen Marie Henson, 71, of Bonne Terre, passed away August 8, 2019 at her residence surrounded by family. Ellen was born November 8, 1947 to the late Guy and Dorothy (Robinson) Hall.
Ellen is survived by her loving husband, Dean Henson; her children, Ewell Edward Henson (Dorinda), and Angela Dawn Mackley; grandchildren, Sam Henson, Karlie Mackley, and Madison Mackley;...
Walter (Cotton) Tiefenauer
Aug 7, 2019
Cotton Tiefenauer, 91, of Desloge, passed away August 7, 2019 at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. He was born August 5, 1928, in Desloge, to the late Walter and Alma (O’Bryan) Tiefenauer. Cotton proudly served our country in the United States Army from 1948 to 1971, spending a lot of that time overseas, including two tours of duty in Korea and...
Summer Barton
Aug 6, 2019
Summer Barton, 24, of St. Louis, passed away August 6, 2019 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston, TX. She was born October 4, 1994, in Kingwood TX, to William Barton and Dietra Hughes. Summer’s family attends the Calvary Temple Church in Fredericktown.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Kyle William Barton; aunt, Fanny Gant; maternal grandpa, Bob...
Margaret Ann Pinkston
Aug 6, 2019
Margaret Ann Pinkston, 77, of Bonne Terre, passed away August 6, 2019 at her residence surrounded by family. Margaret was born August 1, 1942 to the late Howard and Juanita (Vales) Reynolds.
Margaret is survived by her husband, Leon Pinkston; her children, Sandra Lynn Steffan (Rick), and Linda Kay Teasley; grandchildren, Rebecca Lynn Steffan, Deborah Ann Steffan, Stephanie Kay...
Bruce Upchurch
Aug 2, 2019
Bruce Wayne UpChurch, 50, of Overland, MO formerly of Desloge passed away August 2, 2019 at his residence. He was born May 27, 1969 to the late Donald and Judith Ann (Petty) UpChurch.Bruce is survived by 2 daughters, Alysha UpChurch and Marissa UpChurch; sister, Theresa and husband Joe Buxton; 2 nephews, Ryan and Dylan Buxton; several other family members and...
Sheila A Eaves
Jul 29, 2019
Sheila Eaves, age 53, of Bonne Terre, passed away July 29, 2019 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. She was born to Artie and Marilynn (Lanham) Holdman in Fredericktown, Missouri on June 9, 1966. Sheila was a member of the Harvest Christian Centre and worked as a nurse for over 34 years. Sheila liked to fish, crochet, camp, and will always...
Sandy Duvall
Jul 28, 2019
Sandra Loraine “Sandy” Duvall, 63, of Farmington passed away July 28, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born June 11, 1956 in Farmington. Sandy retired from Flat River Glass after 34 years of employment. Her three granddaughters were her pride and joy.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William C. and Wilma L. (Newburger)...
William Andrew Wann
Jul 27, 2019
William Wann
William Andrew Wann, 91, of Bonne Terre passed away July 27, 2019 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born July 1, 1928 in Leadwood to the late Clifford and Pearl (Bowes) Wann. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bettye (Wilfong) Wann, and two brothers, Robert Wann and Clifford Wann. William proudly served his country...
William Hoff
Jul 26, 2019
William Hoff of Leadwood passed away on July 26, 2019 at his residence. He was born on October 21, 1936 in Gumbo to the late William Allen and Julia Viola (Mitchell) Hoff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Norma Ruth (Conway) Hoff siblings Zelda Hughes, James Hoff, and Melba Reeves as well...
Dianna "Sandy" Carol Allen
Jul 24, 2019
Dianna "Sandy" Carol (Kemper) Allen, 52, of Bonne Terre, passed away July 24, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Dianna was born March 15, 1967 to the late Verdie and Flora Kemper in St. Louis. Dianna will always be remembered for making people happy.
In addition to her parents, Dianna was preceded in death by the father...
Betty Imogene Thurston
Jul 24, 2019
Betty Imogene Thurston, 85, of Farmington, passed away July 24, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born August 23, 1933, in Hiram, to the late Robert and Esther (Durham) Dorsey. She attended Greenville High School and retired from Flat River Glass.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank Thurston;...
Barbara Crocker
Jul 22, 2019
Barbara Crocker, 77, of Bismarck, passed away July 22, 2019 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born October 26, 1941, in Bismarck to the late Arthur and Margaret (Ramo) Sisk. Barbara was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bismarck and loved to collect beanie babies, Barbie dolls and to crochet.
She was preceded in death by...
Dennis "Denny" Stephen Striler
Jul 22, 2019
Dennis Striler, age 68, of Valles Mines, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. Dennis was born to the late Floyd Stephen and Mae E. (Ferguson) Striler on March 13, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri. Dennis loved to hunt as well as fish with his kids.
In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded...
Cooper Samuel Ball
Jul 21, 2019
Cooper Ball, 8 days old, passed away July 21, 2019 at St. John’s Mercy in St. Louis. He was born July 13, 2019 to Clint Samuel and Cassandra Kaye (Marler) Ball. Cooper is survived by his fur sister, Chloe; twin brother, Camden Jean Ball and special aunt, Amanda Bland; maternal grandparents; James and Dianna Swift; paternal grandparents; Chris and Peggy...
Jennifer Baumgarner
Jul 21, 2019
Jennifer Baumgarner, 41, of Lovejoy, IL passed away July 21, 2019 at Gateway Regional Hospital in Granite City. She was born July 7, 1978, in St. Louis, to Ted Baumgarner and Belinda Bryant. Jennifer was a very hard worker whose main focus was raising her son.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ted Baumgarner; brother, Terry White; sister,...
Michael Nees
Jul 20, 2019
Michael Nees, 40, of Ironton, passed away July 20, 2019. He was born October 24, 1978, in Perryville to Michael Ray and Diana Carol (Akins) Nees. Michael enjoyed fishing, clowning around, having a good time, and he loved his dog Buster.
He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Ray; and grandparents; Donna Boushie, Myrene Short and Hubert Akins.
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Joan Thornton
Jul 18, 2019
Joan Thornton, 80, of Leadwood, passed away July 18, 2019, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born March 31, 1939, in Leadwood to the late Charles Andrew and Opal Marie (Dixon) Thornton. She was a faithful member of the First Church of God in Leadwood. She served many capacities in the church, as a former secretary, choir director and...
