Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Carol Ann Farr
Mar 22, 2019
Carol Ann Farr, 83, of Bonne Terre, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Country Meadows in Park Hills. She was born September 19, 1935 to the late Frederick A. and Hazel (Schreiber) Major in St. Louis, Missouri. Carol was one of the first female math students at Southeast Missouri State University and taught math for over 25 years...
Howard Lee Gillam
Mar 21, 2019
Howard Lee Gillam, 76, of Farmington passed away March 21, 2019 at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton. He was born October 22, 1942 in Salina, Kansas. Howard was an ordained minister and former longtime member of Abundant Life Family Church, where he also served as an elder. He was a well-known master gunsmith and gun enthusiast. He retired from Local...
Leeman Ferrel Mccord
Mar 20, 2019
Ferrel McCord, 89, of Desloge, passed away March 20, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He was born November 5, 1929, in Bonne Terre to the late Hardy Marion and Esther (Booher) McCord. Ferrel was a member of the House of Praise Church of God in Desloge formerly known as Cantwell Church of God for 65 years. He served...
Brenda Snead
Mar 19, 2019
Brenda F. (Conley) Snead, 67, of Farmington passed away March 19, 2019 at Evelyn’s House Hospice Facility in St. Louis. She was born April 23, 1951 in St. Louis to the late John and Thelma (Beck) Conley. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Katelyn D. Snead; brother, Gary Conley; sister, Carolyn Conley. Brenda enjoyed spending time outdoors,...
Stephanie Westrup
Mar 18, 2019
Stephanie Westrup, 52, of Desloge, formerly of Farmington, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born February 19, 1967, in Festus to Dale and Verna (Blunt) Springs. Stephanie was a member of The Bridge Community Church in Leadington and her life motto was “Just Be Nice.” She adored her family and loved children as...
Rick Banks
Mar 15, 2019
Ricky “Rick” Dean Banks
Rick Banks, 67, of Irondale passed away suddenly on March 15, 2019 at Parkland Hospital. He was born on April 25, 1951 in Leadwood, Missouri to the late Walter Edward and Marie Lucille (Gillam) Banks. He was united in marriage to Janet (Ives) Banks on October 5, 1973.
Rick worked as a Chemical Operator with...
Shelby Hampton
Mar 14, 2019
Shelby Hampton, 79, of Belgrade, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born August 12, 1939, in Bismarck, to the late Elmer and Hazel (Bainer) Hampton. Shelby was a member of the Southeast Missouri Fox Hunters. He was employed with Pea Ridge mining until they closed and he then purchased his own dump truck association, and...
Ronald Wood
Mar 14, 2019
Ronald Wood, 76, of Desloge, passed away, March 14, 2019 at Evelyn’s House, surrounded by his family. He was born March 28, 1942, in Desloge, to the late W.E. “Rip” and Minnie (Marshall) Wood. Ronald loved running his beagles, fishing, Missouri Tigers and Cardinal Baseball. He was a member of the SEMO Beagle Club, where he loved to run Chopper...
William Cody Pigg
Mar 14, 2019
William Cody Pigg, 32, of Marissa, Illinois, formerly of Farmington, Missouri, passed away March 14, 2019 at Belleville Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Illinois. He was born on October 21, 1986 to Brent Pigg and Tina Williamson in Farmington. He was preceded in death by his brother, Colton Pigg; paternal grandparents, John and Pat Pigg; maternal grandparents, Carl and Alice Williamson. ...
Henry Wayne Malone
Mar 14, 2019
Henry Wayne Malone, 67, of Leadwood passed away March 14, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Henry was born July 16, 1951, at home in Poplar Bluff, to the late Paul Henry and Annie Mildred (Wiley) Malone.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Alice Cluck of Park Hills.
Henry is survived by his wife of...
Mark Stewart
Mar 13, 2019
Mark Stewart, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at his residence. Mark was born January 31, 1947 to the late Oland and Mona Lea (Wright) Stewart in Bonne Terre, MO.
Mark is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Janet (Dragojevich) Stewart and brother, Jeff Stewart.
Arrangements are private under the direction of C.Z. Boyer...
Bobby J. Hoehn
Mar 12, 2019
Bobby J. Hoehn, 90, of Farmington passed away March 12, 2019 at Farmington Presbyterian Manor. He was born April 18, 1928 in Farmington to the late Carl Christian and Adalia Ann (Cleve) Hoehn. He was also preceded in death by the mother of his children, Shirley (Rhodes) Hoehn; one daughter, Jennifer Roberts; brother, Daniel Hoehn; sister, Mary Lou Cash. Bobby...
Nancy L. Twidwell
Mar 11, 2019
Nancy L. Twidwell, 78, of Farmington passed away March 11, 2019 at Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Home in Fredericktown. She was born December 31, 1940 in Elvins, MO to the late Thomas and Grace (Midgett) Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Bobby Lee Twidwell; three brothers, Albert, Roy and William; five sisters, Violet, Opal, Christine, Irene...
Ruby Dueringer
Mar 10, 2019
Ruby Dueringer, 73, of Bonne Terre, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington, Missouri. Ruby was born April 15, 1945 in St. Louis. Ruby was a member of the Second Baptist Church of East Bonne Terre and part of the Bonne Terre VFW.
Ruby was preceded in death by her father, James Eugene...
Victor Waymon Queen
Mar 10, 2019
Victor Waymon Queen, 62, of Farmington passed away March 10, 2019 at his residence. He was born May 18, 1956 in St. Louis to the late Waymon and Geneva (Terrell) Queen. Victor proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a knowledgeable and kind man with a wonderful sense of humor. He enjoyed cooking, traveling and especially...
William "Bill" Charles Laplant
Mar 10, 2019
William “Bill” Charles LaPlant, 69, of Wortham passed away March 10, 2019 at his residence. Bill was preceded in death by his parents William Donald and Opal Marie (Myers) LaPlant. He was also preceded in death by his brother, David LaPlant. Bill enjoyed working in his yard and especially spending time outdoors in his yard during the summer months.
Bill...
Linda Susan Prewitt
Mar 10, 2019
Linda Susan Prewitt
Linda Prewitt, 68, of Terre Du Lac, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at her residence. She was born July 5, 1950 to the late Fred and Carmelina (Magnano) Lindhorst in St. Louis, Missouri. Linda was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church. Linda loved her church and going to the theatre.
In addition to her...
Donna Robertson
Mar 9, 2019
Donna (Thomlinson) Robertson, 80, of Imperial passed away March 9, 2019 at Scenic View Nursing Home. She was born December 22, 1938 to the late Donald and Hester (Bunch) Thomlinson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Huey Robertson; one grandson, Jeremy Marler; one sister, Linda Serini; and one brother, Kenneth Thomlinson.
Donna is survived by her children,...
Darlene Marie Lee
Mar 9, 2019
Darlene Marie Lee, 47, of St. Louis, passed away March 9, 2019 at her residence. She was born August 25, 1971 in St. Louis to the late Harry Louis Alder and Barbara Ann (Lindsey) Alder. Darlene was also preceded in death by her brother, Jarrett Alder who passed away on December 15, 1988.
She is survived by four children, Bryan...
Rev. Paul Pope
Mar 8, 2019
Rev. Paul Edward Pope
Rev. Paul Edward Pope of Terre Du Lac passed away suddenly on March 8, 2019 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield. He was born on May 7, 1949 in St. Louis to the late Joseph M. and Imogene C. (Johnson) Pope. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Joe,...