Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Helen Bernice Nunn
Jun 2, 2019
Helen Nunn, age 86, of St. Louis, formerly of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at her residence. She was born December 30, 1932 to the late Walter William and Myrtle Catherine (Byington) Bequette in Wisconsin. Helen was a great cook, loved playing poker, enjoyed music, and could play piano by ear.
In addition to her parents, Helen...
Terry Ray Eaton
Jun 2, 2019
Terry “T” Ray Eaton, 62 years, 4 months, 15 days, of Park Hills, MO passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Parkland Hospital in Farmington, MO. Terry was born January 18, 1957 in Bonne Terre, MO to the late Darmon Eaton and Betty (Keen) Eaton of Park Hills, MO. In addition to his Dad, Terry was preceded in death by...
Jim Fuhrmeister
Jun 1, 2019
Jim Fuhrmeister, 61, of Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Park Hills, passed away June 1, 2019. He was born February 20, 1958, to Fred and Patricia Fuhrmeister. Jim was an avid fisherman, hunter and managed the family farm. He was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Park Hills.
He was preceded in death by his father, Fred...
Trey Stanfill
Jun 1, 2019
Tracy “Trey” Lynn Stanfill
Trey Stanfill, age 36, of Bonne Terre passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at his residence. He was born on Friday, January 14, 1983 in Bonne Terre to the late Tracy Glen Stanfill and Kathy House-Bundy.
Trey had a BIG heart who loved his family dearly. He enjoyed reading his bible, playing video games and listening...
Pauline G. Black
May 31, 2019
Pauline Black, 97, of Farmington passed away May 31, 2019, at Presbyterian Manor. She was born February 18, 1922 in Reynolds County to the late Henry and Maude (Volner) Sumpter. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Warren M. Black; son, Steve Black; two sisters, Mary and Ruth Sumpter; two brothers, Lowell Sumpter and Jimmy Sumpter.
Pauline...
Jerry Allen Cain, Sr.
May 30, 2019
Jerry Allen Cain, Sr.
Jerry Cain, Sr., 70, of Bonne Terre, passed away May 30, 2019 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus. He was born January 7, 1949 to the late Leonard Thomas and Mary Elsie (Sansoucie) Cain in Potosi, Missouri. Jerry proudly served his country during Vietnam War in The United States Army. He loved camping with his family...
Alice Wilbanks
May 27, 2019
Alice Marlene Wilbanks, age 71, of Bonne Terre passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at her residence. Arrangements are private under the direction of C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Bonne Terre.
Lloyd Brown, Sr.
May 25, 2019
Lloyd Brown, age 94, of Terre Du Lac passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019 peacefully surrounded by his children. He was born on Tuesday, December 9, 1924 in Fayette, Missouri to the late Lloyd and Roberta (Clough) Brown. In addition to his parents, Lloyd was preceded in death by his loving wife, Iris Ann (Vail) Brown.
Lloyd (also known...
Juanita Bernice Gillam
May 20, 2019
Juanita Gillam, age 94, of Bonne Terre passed away on May 20, 2019. She was born February 16, 1925 to the late Ralph and Gertrude (Miller) Jinkerson. Juanita attended the Centenary United Methodist Church in Bonne Terre.
In addition to her parents, Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Golden Gillam; daughter, Carolyn (Gillam) Tyler; son in...
Rev. Dennis Walker
May 20, 2019
Rev. Dennis Walker, 73, of Ironton, passed away at his home May 20, 2019. He was born October 20, 1945, in Risco, to the late Benjamin Franklin and Agnes Elizabeth (Ryon) Walker. Rev. Walker was a member of the Baptist Church of Pilot Knob, but his home church was the First Baptist Church of Bismarck. At the age of...
Ann Joplin
May 17, 2019
Ann Joplin, age 84, of Bonne Terre passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 at her residence. She was born December 12, 1934 to the late Norman and Hester (Mayo) Jarvis in Leadwood, MO.
In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Virl Joplin; special friend, Gregory Roberts; brothers, Charles Dodson and wife Loretta, Bob...
Jo Ashby
May 16, 2019
Jo Ashby, 72, of Park Hills, passed away on May 16, 2019 at her residence. She was born on January 20, 1947 in Bonne Terre to the late Ross and Evelyn (Eden) Asher. She received her Associates degree in nursing from Mineral Area College. Jo loved going camping and her grandchildren were her greatest joy.
In addition to her parents,...
Pastor Bob Price
May 16, 2019
Pastor Bob Price, 69, of Farmington, passed away May 16, 2019 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born March 21, 1950, in Bonne Terre, to the late Delno George and Frances Ellen (Snead) Price. Bob was previously employed with Southwestern Bell Telephone and was the pastor of Cantwell Baptist Church in Desloge. Bob loved...
Chester "Ray" Mckay
May 13, 2019
Chester Ray McKay
Ray McKay, 87, of Park Hills, passed away May 13, 2019, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born January 11, 1932, in Mississippi, to the late Alva and Mabel (Fox) McKay. He was a member of the Bismarck First Baptist.
Ray is survived by his loving wife, Ethel “Lee” (Bowers) McKay; two sons, Barry...
Mike Ragusa
May 11, 2019
Michael Dylan “Mike” Ragusa, 29, of Farmington passed away May 11, 2019. A Memorial Visitation will be held Friday, May 17, 2019 from 3:00 PM until the time of Service at 4:00 PM at the C.Z. Boyer & Son – Taylor Chapel in Farmington.
Tammy Jo Mcmahan
May 10, 2019
Tammy Jo (Sweeney) McMahan
Tammy McMahan, 57, of Desloge, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019 at her residence. She was born on Thursday, March 8, 1962 in St. Louis to Paul Ray and Jonell (Umfleet) Sweeney. Tammy was loved by all, she will be greatly missed by her parents, children, grandchildren, brother, and all future grandchildren.
In...
Amos Mccall
May 4, 2019
Amos Francis McCall, 88, of Farmington, passed away May 4, 2019 at Camelot Nursing & Rehab Center. He was born July 12, 1930, in Cantwell, to the late Frank and Mary Olive (Pratt) McCall. Amos was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills. He played music for years in all the local music venues and later in...
Mark Gerlach
Apr 30, 2019
Mark Gerlach, 55, of Bonne Terre, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born October 3, 1963, in Cape Girardeau, to the late Bobby Gene and Dora Jean (Schreiner) Gerlach.
He was also preceded in death by his fur baby, Scruffy.
Mark is survived by his wife, Debbie Faye (Dean) Gerlach; children, Kelly (Jr.) Brown,...
Donald "Sonny" Lee Kocher
Apr 29, 2019
Donald Lee “Sonny” Kocher, 89, of Farmington passed away peacefully at his residence in Farmington on April 29, 2019. He was born May 1, 1929, in Weingarten, to the late George and Mary (Thomas) Kocher. He was preceded in death by three sisters, LaDon Howard, Doris Thomas and Betty Silvey.
Sonny is survived by his wife, Mary (Huie) Kocher; sons,...
Carolyn Lachance
Apr 27, 2019
Carolyn LaChance, 74, of Park Hills, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Presbyterian Manor Nursing Home. She was born on Friday, October 13, 1944 to the late Earl James and Lois Inis (Spain) Griffin in Saco. She was a member of Fellowship Freewill Baptist Church in Park Hills. She owned and operated Carolyn’s Tax Service for over 26 years....
