Obituaries

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

Joanne Gillam

Joanne Gillam

Jan 20, 2019

            Joanne Gillam, 60, of Ste. Genevieve, passed away January 20, 2019, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born September 24, 1958, in St. Louis, to Raymond Fred and Norma Lee (Garwood) Mueller.

            She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Mueller; and first husband, Jimmy Hornbuckle, Sr.

            Joanne is survived by her son, Jimmy Hornbuckle,...

Lucille Weiss

Lucille Weiss

Jan 17, 2019

            Lucille Weiss, 95, of Farmington formerly of Desloge, passed away at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington, January 17, 2019. She was born May 12, 1923, in Esther, to the late Joe and Bertha (Landers) Koen. Lucille was a member of the United Methodist Church in Desloge, and she enjoyed crocheting and scratch art.

            He was preceded in death by her parents;...

Imogene Marklin

Imogene Marklin

Jan 17, 2019

            Imogene Marklin, 77, of Farmington, passed away January 17, 2019. She was born February 7, 1941, in Cedar Hill, to the late Orville Thomas and Ruby (Conway) Bell. Imogene was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Marklin and one sister Burnis LeBeau.

            She is survived by three daughters, Regena (Bill) Buehler, Carla (Rodney) Reed, and Sheree (Micheal) Warden;...

Darrell Sutton

Darrell Sutton

Jan 15, 2019

            Darrell Sutton, 85, of Desloge, passed away January 15, 2019. He was born June 5, 1933, in Flat River, to the late John and Edna Mae (Crabdree) Sutton. Darrell served his country in the United States Army, and was a member of the Masonic Ionic Lodge #154 and a 41 year member of IBEW Local 1.

            He was preceded in...

Lisa Nelson

Lisa Nelson

Jan 13, 2019

            Lisa Nelson, 55, of Bonne Terre, passed away January 13, 2019, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. She was born in Crystal City, February 18, 1963, to Dave Petrie and Janet Blume. Lisa loved her dogs, camping, yard work, and being outdoors, but most of all, her family and friends.

            She was preceded in death by her mother, Janet Ann (Holdman)...

Kathryn "Kaye" Faye Sullivan

Kathryn "Kaye" Faye Sullivan

Jan 13, 2019

Kathryn “Kaye” Faye (Hart) Sullivan, 73, of Farmington passed away January 13, 2019 at her residence.  She was born in St. Louis on Wednesday April 4, 1945, to the late Hubert Hart and Elaine (Vickery) Wainwright.  She was preceded in death by her husband William Sullivan; three grandchildren, Alyssa Belfield, Lynn Sullivan, and Stephanie Sullivan; two sisters, Audell Cooksey and...

Wanda Beasley

Wanda Beasley

Jan 13, 2019

            Wanda Beasley, 93 of Desloge, passed away peacefully January 13, 2019 at NHC Health Care in Desloge. She was born June 29, 1925, in Reno, Arkansas, to the late Fred and Elma (Morgan) Johnston. Wanda loved traveling and taking care of homeless animals.

            She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Alard Johnson, George Heflin, Anthony Casey, and Robert...

Bob Pettus

Bob Pettus

Jan 12, 2019

Robert “Bob” D. Pettus

 

            Robert “Bob” D. Pettus, age 75, of Bonne Terre passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019. He was born December 22, 1943 to the late Rev. Bearl and Bernice (White) Pettus in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Bob was a member of the Second Baptist Church of East Bonne Terre and of Local 27 International Brotherhood of Boilermakers.

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Dallas Ray Link

Dallas Ray Link

Jan 11, 2019

Dallas Ray Link, 85, of Leadwood passed away January 11, 2019 at National Health Care in Desloge. He was born March 4, 1933 in Mitchell to the late Rev. Festel E. and Glena (Pettus) Link. He was also preceded in death by wife Maxine (Hall) Link; his son, Billy Ray Link and a sister in infancy, Charlotte Link.

Dallas was...

Michael Joseph Duvall

Michael Joseph Duvall

Jan 9, 2019

Michael Joseph Duvall, 68, of Knob Lick passed away January 9, 2019 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born October 17, 1950 in Centerville, IL to the late Henry F. and Marietta (Lowry) Duvall. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Larry Duvall.

He enjoyed watching baseball, spending time outdoors and especially fishing.

Michael...

Mary Jane Mills Scholbe

Mary Jane Mills Scholbe

Jan 8, 2019

Mary Jane Mills Scholbe, 92, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Farmington passed away January 8, 2019 at Clearvista Lake Health Campus in Indianapolis. She was born December 21, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington.

Mary took classes at the University of Detroit, where she met her first husband, Peter David...

Francis Paul Hulsey

Francis Paul Hulsey

Jan 4, 2019

Francis Paul Hulsey of Bonne Terre, passed away January 4, 2019 at Community Manor in Farmington.  He was born October 25, 1934 to the late Hubert and Alma Agnes (Wills) Hulsey.  Paul proudly served his country in the Army for 20 year and 20 days. Later he retired as the Postmaster in New Offenburg, Missouri. He was an active member...

Mary Elizabeth Propst

Mary Elizabeth Propst

Jan 3, 2019

Mary Elizabeth (Merritt) Propst, 57, of Desloge passed away January 3, 2019 at the Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur.  She was born in Bonne Terre on March 3, 1961, to the late Paul and Alma (Rigdon) Merritt.  She was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Michael Merritt, Robert Merritt, Paul Merritt Jr.; nephew, Paul Merritt; brother in law, George Van;...

Helen Shelley

Helen Shelley

Jan 2, 2019

Helen Shelley, 59, of Park Hills passed away January 2, 2019. She was born April 21, 1959 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Thaddeus and Edna Woyt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kirby W. Shelley; one brother, Jerry Woyt and wife Gretchen; one sister, Judie Nickerson.

Helen is survived by two children, Melanie Harrington and Duane...

Minnie A. Cowley

Minnie A. Cowley

Jan 2, 2019

            Minnie Agnes Cowley, 102, of Farmington passed away peacefully at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington on January 2, 2019.  She was born February 10, 1916, in Farmington, to the late Lewis “Pop” Hopkins and Nettie Emma (Meyer) Powell.  Minnie worked for 9 years after high school, at the Rice-Stix Factory that made men’s pants, but left for a few...

Tracy Shafer

Tracy Shafer

Jan 1, 2019

Tracy Jean Shafer, 45, of Park Hills passed away January 1, 2019. She was born July 28, 1973 in St. Louis. She was preceded in death by her sister, Sandra Henderson.

Tracy is survived by her mother, Patricia Hagler; two sons, Michael Stafford and Cody Helm; sister, Jessica (Andy) Coffey; brother, Andrew Hardesty. One niece and one nephew also survive.

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Matthew Riley Evans, Sr.

Matthew Riley Evans, Sr.

Dec 31, 2018

 

            Matt Evans, 40, of Park Hills, passed away on December 31, 2018. He was born on May 9, 1978 in Parsons, Kansas to Marcus and Colleen (Arrick) Evans Jr.. Matt enjoyed hunting, fishing and making people laugh.

            He was preceded in death by his dad, Marcus Evans Jr.; paternal grandfather, Marcus Evans Sr. and uncle, Charlie Sells.

            Matt is...

Stephen Mcgee

Stephen Mcgee

Dec 30, 2018

Stephen Rex McGee, 52, of DeSoto, passed away December 30, 2018, at Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was born on July 30, 1966. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde McGee.

Stephen proudly served his country and retired from the United States Air Force. 

Stephen was survived by his son, Christopher McGee; mother, Blanche McGee; brother, Larry (Melisa)...

Opal Nadine Griffin

Opal Nadine Griffin

Dec 29, 2018

Opal Nadine (Mayberry) Griffin, 84, of Bonne Terre passed away December 29, 2018 at the Community Manor in Farmington. She was born Sunday January 28, 1934 in Bonne Terre. Opal was a member of Second Baptist Church of East Bonne Terre. Opal enjoyed reading her bible, singing, and spending time with her husband of 66 years. 

 

She was...

Betty Jane Roux

Betty Jane Roux

Dec 28, 2018

Betty Jane (Sitzes) Roux, age 92, passed away on Friday December 28, 2018 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre, Missouri. She was born September 22, 1926 to the late Charles and Minnie (Brown) Sitzes. Betty was a mother of eight, a housewife, and a member of the Flat River Baptist Church.

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