Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Shirley Joann Gravett
Apr 27, 2019
Shirley JoAnn Gravett, 79, of Lewisville, TX passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Medical City Las Colinas Hospital in Irving, TX. She was born March 22, 1940 in Poplar Bluff, MO. Shirley was a native of Farmington, MO and a member of First Assembly of God, where she was also on staff for many years. She was loved by...
Frank Henry Oker
Apr 25, 2019
Frank Henry Oker
Frank Oker, 72, of Bonne Terre passed away April 25, 2019 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus. He was born March 22, 1947 to Lawrence and Viola Oker. Frank was a machinist at Primal Glass Company.
In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his brother Lawrence Oker.
He is survived by his wife,...
Hilda Lashley
Apr 24, 2019
Hilda Lee Lashley, 91 of O'Fallon, passed away peacefully in Delmar Gardens on April 24, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. Hilda was born on March 25, 1928 in Leadwood, to the late George Sidney Cox and Maggie Jane (Jarvis) Cox. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Lynn Lashley; son in law Larry Milligan sisters Reba Falkner...
Robert Hart
Apr 23, 2019
Robert Hart, 84, of Desloge, passed away April 23, 2019. The visitation will be held at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge, Monday, April 29, 2019 at 1:00 PM until time of service at 2:00 PM. Entombment will follow at St. Francois Memorial Park.
Please view full obituary and share condolences online at www.www.czboyer.com
Jim Holdman
Apr 23, 2019
Jim Holdman, 74, recently of St. Marys, Georgia, formerly of Leadwood, Missouri passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 26, 1945 in Frankclay to the late Eugene Jerphie and Gertrude Goldie (Owens) Holdman.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by ...
Kris Goesmann
Apr 22, 2019
Kristine “Kris” Lee Goesmann
Kris Goesmann, age 47, of Bonne Terre passed away at her home. She was born May 7, 1971. Kris was a former volunteer at Shared Blessings Homeless Shelter and was active in running recovery programs for addicts.
She was preceded in death by her father, Mike Goesmann.
Kris is survived by her mother, Michelle Richee; children,...
Anna Bradley
Apr 21, 2019
Anna Bradley, 65, of Park Hills, passed away April 21, 2019. She was born January 2, 1954, in Bonne Terre, to the late Johnny and Alice Maxine (Gillam) McCarron. Anna was also preceded in death by her husband, Dwight “Man” Bradley Jr., who passed away May of 2005. Anna was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and Wortham First...
Bill G Lewis
Apr 19, 2019
Billy Lewis
Billy “Bill” Gordon Lewis, age 80, of Terre Du Lac, passed away on April 19, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. He was born July 1, 1938 to the late Boyd and Gladys (Duke) Lewis. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Harold Lewis.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of...
Michael Ray Martin
Apr 18, 2019
Michael Ray Martin
Michael Martin, 63, of Bonne Terre passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019. He was born to the late Joe and Cleta (Gunnett) Martin on August 22, 1955 in St. Louis, MO. Michael was a member of the East Bonne Terre 2nd Baptist Church and Laborers Union Local #662.
In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in...
Carol Alice Saylor
Apr 18, 2019
Carol Alice Saylor, 86 of Columbia, Illinois, formerly of Farmington passed away April 18, 2019. She was born May 12, 1932 in St. Louis. She was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church of Farmington. In her younger years, Carol worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Newman and later ran the Wishing Well Gift Shop in downtown Farmington...
Bette Wright
Apr 16, 2019
Elizabeth Lee “Bette” Wright
Elizabeth Lee “Bette” Wright, 96, of Bismarck, passed away on April 16, 2019 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing in Farmington. She was born on Saturday, January 14, 1923 in Morristown, Tennessee to the late Matthew and Lena O. (Spencer) Sullivan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Lemuel “Lem” Wright;...
Joel "Jay" N. Hamor
Apr 16, 2019
Joel “Jay” N. Hamor, 78, of Farmington passed away April 16, 2019 at his residence. He was born October 18, 1940 in Ste. Genevieve County. He was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church of Farmington and Operators Local #513. Jay enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially on his farm.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elijah “Red” and...
Dwight "Pete" Dillon Mahurin
Apr 15, 2019
Pete Mahurin, 73, of Potosi, passed away April 15, 2019, at Georgian Gardens in Potosi. He was born March 20, 1946, in Elvins, to the late Clettus and Lena Louise (Young) Mahurin and also preceded by grandson, Anthony Hardie II; and four brothers, Sterling, James, Rayburn, and Lenuel Mahurin. Pete was a member of the Farmington VFW as well as...
Roger Thompson
Apr 14, 2019
Roger Thompson, 81, of Arnold, formerly of Farmington, passed away at his home April 14, 2019. He was born February 4, 1938, in Chicago, to the late Amos Burl and Elsie Marie (Webb) Thompson. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Roger was active in church and Sunday school. He loved gardening, crossword puzzles and watching football...
Carl William Mcmunn
Apr 9, 2019
Carl McMunn, 78, of Valles Mines passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Jefferson Mercy Hospital in Festus. He was born on March 18, 1941 to the late Dumont LaRue and Ruby Lue (Hedges) McMunn. Carl proudly served our country in The United States Army and worked for the Roofers Local 2 Union in St. Louis, Missouri.
In addition...
David Poole
Apr 7, 2019
David Poole, 85, of Park Hills, passed away April 7, 2019. He was born November 4, 1933, in St. Louis, to the late Virgil and Nellie (Bozarth) Poole. David loved his animals like his own children and was a “dad” to many people. He enjoyed passing his time making things out of junk and improving things that didn’t need it.
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Vicki Beckman
Apr 7, 2019
Vicki Beckman, 72 years young, entered into life eternal, Sunday, April 7, 2019, in her home, with those who admired and loved her deeply. Vicki was born in Louisiana, Missouri on February 25, 1947, to the late Kenneth Sutton, Sr. and Dorris (Reed) Crites.
Vicki married the late John W. Beckman, Sr. on July 24, 1962, in the city of...
Della Marie Tucker
Apr 6, 2019
Della Marie Tucker, 81 of Farmington passed away April 6, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles. She was born September 25, 1937 in Ste Genevieve County.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Nora (Winebarger) Miller; and her sister Melba Wheeler and brother-in-law Clarance Humphrey.
Della is survived by her husband Ivan Tucker and...
Ella Lahay
Apr 5, 2019
Ella Gean LaHay, 80 of Decatur, Alabama passed away peacefully in Bartlett, Tennessee on April 5, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. Ella was born on January 1, 1939 in Wilmington, North Carolina, to the late Charles Claude and Eloise Meredith (Reed) Thornton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald LaHay; sons, Roy, Michael, and Keith James; brother,...
William King
Apr 2, 2019
Bill King, 72, of Desloge, passed away April 2, 2019. He was born January 30, 1947, in Kansas City to the late Garland King and Thelma (Glover) Jennings. Bill enjoyed working, mowing yards and was a member of the Teamsters Union. He was employed as a diesel mechanic at Soaring Eagle Distributors, until he retired after 25 plus years.
He...
