Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
James Richard Mitchem
Apr 1, 2019
James Richard Mitchem, 63, of Fredericktown passed away April 1, 2019 at St. Francois Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born April 21, 1955 in East St. Louis, IL to the late John Wyatt and Glenda Lucille (Hicks) Mitchem. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Donald Mitchem and one sister, Linda Sue Rousan.
Richard is survived...
Wilma V. Collins
Mar 30, 2019
Wilma Victoria Collins passed away on March 30, 2019 at the age of 90.5 years at Manor Grove Skilled Nursing Home in Kirkwood, MO. Wilma lived most recently at Hilltop Manor in Eureka, MO where she moved in 2017 to be closer to her daughter. Prior to that Wilma and her husband Norman moved from St. Louis to Farmington in...
Russell Hollis
Mar 30, 2019
Max Russell Hollis, Jr., 75, of Farmington passed away March 30, 2019 at his residence. He was born December 16, 1943 in Bogalusa, Louisiana to the late Max Russell Hollis, Sr. and Verna Faye (Tucker) Hollis. He was a member of the Sunnyview Church of Christ in Farmington. Russell will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather who...
Troy Bowyer
Mar 29, 2019
Troy Bowyer, 56, of Farmington, passed away March 29, 2019, at his residence. He was born July 8, 1962, in Bonne Terre, to Charles and June (Brown) Bowyer. Troy served his country as a scout sniper in the United States Marine Corps STA division, and served several overseas assignments. He served the forestry service as a tower observer in Colorado....
Toni Kuehnle
Mar 29, 2019
Toni Kuehnle, 68, of St. Charles, Missouri passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on October 10, 1950 in Bonne Terre to the late Henry O. and Jennie Louise (McGeorge) Smith.
Toni joined the Navy and earned the rank of Commander, serving as a nurse and in various health...
Will Owings
Mar 28, 2019
Will Larrick Owings Jr.
BONNE TERRE -- Will Owings, age 80, of Terre Du Lac, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019, at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur, Missouri, surrounded by his loved ones. Will was born January 17, 1939, to the late Will Larrick and Mary Rachel (Keller) Owings. Will proudly served our country as a pilot in The...
Loc Phuc Phan
Mar 27, 2019
Loc Phuc Phan, 87, of Farmington, MO passed away March 27, 2019 at NHC Healthcare in Desloge. He was born April 28, 1931 in Thanh Hoa, North Vietnam to the late Lam Van Phan and Dinh Thi Nguyen. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Trang Kim Le; son, Nhung Quang Phan; and his brothers and sisters. Loc...
Lynda Bell
Mar 26, 2019
Lynda Bell, 62, of Bonne Terre, passed away March 26, 2019 at home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born May 22, 1956, in High Wycombe, England to the late Guy Edward and Anne Lydia (Mealing) Marr. Lynda was a member of New Heights Church.
She was a loving wife to her husband, Randy Bell; children, Gayla Sisk and...
Clyde Faries
Mar 26, 2019
Clyde Faries, 90, of Terre du Lac, MO, passed away March 26, 2019 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born July 8, 1928, in Rombauer, MO, to the late Darcy Orton and Inis (McIntosh) Faries. Clyde was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Park Hills, MO. He received his PhD in Rhetoric and Public Address from...
Bruce Keller
Mar 25, 2019
Bruce Keller, 72, of Bonne Terre, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus. He was born on Sunday, January 26, 1947 in Bonne Terre to the late Manley Thurston and Neoma Jean (Counts) Keller.
He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Following his service in...
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...
