Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri

Dorthy Ruth Flanagan

Dorthy Ruth Flanagan

Jul 16, 2019

            Dorthy Flanagan, age 87, of Bonne Terre passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Dorthy was born in Hot Springs, South Dakota on September 12, 1931.  She was preceded in death by two sons, Gary and Cary Flanagan; and several brothers and sisters.

 

            Dorthy is survived by her children, Evelyn (Ernest) Skinner, Donna Flanagan, Tammy...

Jimy Moyers

Jimy Moyers

Jul 16, 2019

            Jimy Moyers, 70, of Frankclay, passed away July 16, 2019, peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends. She was born February 11, 1949, in St. Louis, to the late James Nelson and Wanda Jean (Nash) Bates. Jimy was a great seamstress and was an excellent cook. She enjoyed her flower gardens, but mostly her family and spending time with...

Joe Turner

Joe Turner

Jul 15, 2019

            Joseph Turner, 78, of Desloge, passed away July 15, 2019 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born December 20, 1940, in Ironton, to the late Merlyn E. and Hazel Olive (Walton) Turner. Joe was an owner / operator of Turner Chevrolet in Park Hills since 1962 with his father, who had been there since it was established in...

Robert Lewis Rickus Jr.

Robert Lewis Rickus Jr.

Jul 13, 2019

Robert Lewis Rickus Jr. was born July 7, 1947 to the late Robert L. Rickus and Bernice "Tooky" Barnhart Rickus.  He departed this life on July 13, 2019, at the age of 72, at his residence in Farmington, Missouri. 

Bob grew up in Farmington attending St. Paul Lutheran School and Farmington High School.  After graduating, Bob received a basketball...

Ken Byington

Ken Byington

Jul 13, 2019

Kenneth “Ken” Dale Byington

           

          Ken Byington, age 86, of Bonne Terre passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 at his residence. Ken was born to the late Juel and Margaret (nee Pinkston) Byington in St. Louis, Missouri on November 25, 1932. Ken proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a member of Marvin Chapel United...

Vivian Harris

Vivian Harris

Jul 12, 2019

            Vivian Harris, 97, of Park Hills, passed away July 12, 2019 at Country Meadows Nursing Home in Park Hills.  She was born August 20, 1921. 

             A visitation for Vivian will be held at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge, Tuesday, July 16, 2019 from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM.  Chaplain Alan Berry...

Linda L. Mccarty

Linda L. Mccarty

Jul 10, 2019

            Linda Lou McCarty, 81, of Farmington passed away July 10, 2019. She was born June 26, 1938 in Farmington to the late Frank and Lillian (Smith) Myers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Daniel McCarty; two sisters, Thelma Volner and Joyce Marshall; three brothers, Vernon, Leeman and Bill Myers.

            Linda is survived by two sons, Preston Bates...

Cleo Frank Skaggs

Cleo Frank Skaggs

Jul 7, 2019

          Cleo Skaggs, age 80, of Desloge passed away July 7, 2019 at NHC Health Care. He was born December 20, 1938 to the late Willard and Neosia (Jennings) Skaggs in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Cleo proudly served our country in The United States Army. Cleo loved to fish, watch baseball and football, and work on just about anything that would not...

George Alvin Berry

George Alvin Berry

Jul 5, 2019

            George Berry, age 79, of Bonne Terre, passed away on Friday July 5, 2019 at his residence. He was born February 22, 1940 to the late Virgil William and Edna Rose (Fowler) Berry in Belgrade, Missouri. George attended Sonrise Baptist Church and proudly served our country in The United States Airforce as a loadmaster and is a member of the...

Bert Leftridge

Bert Leftridge

Jul 3, 2019

            Bert Leftridge, age 81, of Bonne Terre passed away Wednesday July 3, 2019 at his residence. Bert was born June 10, 1938 in Blackwell, Missouri. Bert proudly served our country in the United States Army and was a believer of Baptist faith. Bert loved to watch birds, work puzzles, and was an avid collector of birds, hot wheels, and four-leaf...

Bobby Murdock

Bobby Murdock

Jul 3, 2019

 

            Bob Murdock, 81, of Bonne Terre, passed away July 3, 2019. He was born on Tuesday, February 15, 1938 in St. Louis to the late Paul M. and Juanita (Hester) Murdock. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Gene Paul Murdock.

            Bob served his country proudly in the U. S. Army, after 30...

Willard E. Sutton

Willard E. Sutton

Jun 30, 2019

            Willard Earl Sutton, 95, of Farmington passed away June 30, 2019. He was born October 27, 1923 in Centerville, MO to the late Robert T. and Margaret M. (Barton) Sutton. Willard was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruth (Moss) Sutton; brother, Cletus E. Sutton and sister, Mary Lee Laramore.

            Willard is survived by two sisters, Ora B. Mahurin...

Carl V. Uding

Carl V. Uding

Jun 30, 2019

Carl Valentine Uding, 81, of Farmington went to his eternal home on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his wife and family.

            Carl loved to travel with his wife, seeing the sights of the 50 states. Closest to his heart besides his beloved yard, gardening, family and the home he built, were his Grandkids, which kept him...

Chuck Williams

Chuck Williams

Jun 28, 2019

           Chuck Williams, age, 68 of Terre Du Lac passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at Mercy Jefferson.  Chuck was born on October 25, 1950 in Potosi to the late Cylus Williams and June (Pashia) O’Hanlon.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Anthony Schrum.

           He retired as an electrician from the Doe Run Company...

Robert John Saylor

Robert John Saylor

Jun 28, 2019

            Robert John Saylor, 57, of Farmington passed away June 28, 2019. He was born October 28, 1961 in Fredericktown, MO to the late Kenneth Joel “Sam” Saylor and Wilma Jo “Billie” (Covington) Saylor. Robert was also preceded in death by his brother, David Joseph Saylor.

            Robert is survived by his nephew, David Ricardo Saylor of Spring, TX.

            A private graveside...

Kenneth Hahn

Kenneth Hahn

Jun 27, 2019

Kenneth “Ken” Hahn, 76, of O’Fallon, passed away at his home June 27, 2019.  He was born June 20, 1943, in Bonne Terre, to the late Marvin and Melba (Ratley) Hahn.

He led an extraordinary life and left an everlasting legacy. Ken married Connie Wamble, the love of his life, on May 25, 1980. After graduating with his Masters degree,...

Howard Mcintyre

Howard Mcintyre

Jun 24, 2019

            Howard McIntyre, 87, of Park Hills, passed away June 24, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born June 27, 1931, to the late Earl and Edith McIntyre. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Herschel and Vernon McIntyre and one sister, Gloria Henson.

            He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Shirley...

Dale House, Sr.

Dale House, Sr.

Jun 23, 2019

Forrest Dale House, Sr.

 

            Dale House, 84, of Leadwood passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019. He was born on July 11, 1934 to the late Arthur Auburn and Mabel Jesse (Lawson) House. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Dale retired from St. Louis Highway Department after 22 years. He loved his family dearly.

            In addition to...

James "Gene" Smith

James "Gene" Smith

Jun 20, 2019

            James Eugene “Gene” Smith, 93, of Farmington passed away June 20, 2019 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. He was born January 7, 1926 in Bonne Terre. Gene was a member of the New Life Church of Farmington. He enjoyed gardening and working on his farm. He loved going to church and spending time with his family.

            He was preceded in...

Mary Jean Campbell

Mary Jean Campbell

Jun 19, 2019

            Mary Campbell, age 91, of Park Hills, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Community Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mary was born February 9, 1928 to the late Theodore and Ernestine (Thibaudeau) Gouin in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Mary enjoyed doing research on different things and was a painting artist.

 

            In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded...