Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Judy Upchurch
Dec 26, 2018
Judy UpChurch, 71, of Desloge, passed away December 26, 2018, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. She was born May 8, 1947, in Farmington, to the late Lovell and Mary Marie (Stam) Petty. Judy was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald UpChurch and two brothers, Paul and Clyde Petty; and one special niece, Phylicia Graf.
She is...
Lois Kate Renay Holcomb
Dec 26, 2018
Lois “Kate” Renay (Helm) Holcomb, age 92 of Bonne Terre, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at her daughter’s residence. She was born November 3, 1926 to the late John and Georgia (Cunningham) Helm in Illinois. Kate enjoyed quilting and cooking.
In addition to her parents, Kate was preceded in death by her husband Harry Albert Holcomb II;...
Kirk Ryan Gallagher
Dec 26, 2018
Kirk Ryan Gallagher, 38, of Farmington passed away December 26, 2018. He was born July 31, 1980 in Farmington. Kirk was a graduate of the Farmington Senior High School Class of 1999, where he was head anchor of BKTV. He was a local entrepreneur, owning pet stores, limo service and DJ service. He enjoyed being out on the water and...
Bettye L Lissant
Dec 26, 2018
Bettye L. Lissant, age 88, of Terre Du Lac, passed away December 26, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Bettye was a member of the Eastern Star and attended First Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood.
Preceded in death by husband, John H. Lissant. Survived by several nieces and nephews; including Dr. William and Mrs. Renee Lambert of Tennessee; great...
Timothy R. Rongey
Dec 26, 2018
Timothy Roy Rongey, 48, of Farmington passed away December 26, 2018. He was born February 25, 1970 in St. Louis. Tim loved his family and friends and spending time with them. He also enjoyed riding motorcycles.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John Roy Dace and Esta Lavern Dace; adoptive father, Stephen “Duke” Miller.
Tim is survived by...
Judy Wilfong
Dec 25, 2018
Judy Wilfong, 74, of Bonne Terre, passed away December 25, 2018 at her residence. She was born September 24, 1944, in Bonne Terre, to the late Lloyd and Melba Bernice (Cunningham) Eaton. Judy was a huge fan of Elvis Presley and loved her family very much. She was also known as the town babysitter since she was a caregiver for...
James Lee Richardson
Dec 22, 2018
James Lee Richardson, age 90, of Bonne Terre, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at his daughter’s residence. He was born on December 8, 1928 in Bonne Terre to the late Harvey and Myrtle (Sanders) Richardson. James proudly served his country in the U. S. Air Force. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre....
Ira "Joe" Jennings
Dec 20, 2018
Joe Jennings, 74, of Park Hills, passed away December 20, 2018 at his residence. He was born
August 8, 1944, in Frankclay, to the late Ira Wilburn and Alma Mildred (Bloom) Jennings. Joe was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church of Park Hills.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Bub Jennings.
Joe...
Nancy E. Dugal
Dec 17, 2018
Nancy Dugal was born on May 27, 1940 in Farmington, MO to Robert and Esther Dugal. She departed this life on December 17, 2018, being 78 years, 7 months and 17 days old.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Dugal and Esther Smith and one sister, Sylvia E. Dugal-Butts-Widener.
Nancy is survived by nieces, Theresa Alford and...
Imogene Elser
Dec 14, 2018
Imogene (Crocker) Elser, of Bismarck, passed away Friday, December 14, 2018 at her home. She was born Tuesday, May 22, 1945 in Bismarck to the late Emmett Lee Crocker and Sophia Evelyn (Clinton) Crocker. Also preceding her in death was husband of 55 years Warren “Henry” Elser, Sr., and her brother Emmett Eugene Crocker. Imogene loved computer games, soap operas,...
Marie Young
Dec 13, 2018
Marie Young, age 90, of Bonne Terre, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at St. Joe Manor. Marie was born December 31, 1927 to the late Firman and Christine (Rosener) Pettus. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella, and volunteered at Bonne Terre Nutrition Center. Marie was an avid reader and enjoyed her...
Marvin "Gene" Eugene Humphrey
Dec 9, 2018
Marvin Eugene Humphrey, 81, of Farmington passed away December 9, 2018 at his residence. He was born September 4, 1937 in Knob Lick. He retired from Southeast Mental Health Center, where he worked for 50 years in the Nursing Service Department.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert Barton and Fanny (Bower) Humphrey; first wife, Alma June Humphrey;...
Evelyn "Pauline" Lucas
Dec 7, 2018
BISMARCK — Evelyn “Pauline” Lucas of Bismarck, passed away Friday, December 7, 2018, at Parkland Hospital in Farmington, MO at the age of 79 years old, surrounded by loved ones.
Pauline was born August 14, 1939 in Centerville, Missouri, to Walter Acey Tripp and Myrtle Ivey (Daurton) Tripp. She retired from Mineral Area Hospital where she worked in the ICU...
Bobby Cole, Jr.
Dec 7, 2018
Robert L. Cole, Jr.
Bobby “Cornfed” Cole, Jr., 60, of Desloge, passed away Friday, December 7, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 6, 1958 in St. Louis to the late Robert L. and Clara (Cross) Cole, Sr.
Bobby was a MC Club Member and National President. He was a wonderful spouse, father,...
Evelyn Ball
Dec 7, 2018
Evelyn (Boyd) Ball, 88, of Farmington passed away December 7, 2018 at Ashbrook Manor in Farmington. She was born November 11, 1930 in Coffman to the late Carroll James and Emily (Coffman) Boyd. Evelyn was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church of Farmington. She loved her cats and spending time with them.
Evelyn is survived by her daughter,...
Michael Causey
Dec 6, 2018
Michael Causey, 64, of Chesterfield, passed away December 6, 2018, at The Westchester House in Chesterfield. He was born September 22, 1954 in Berkeley, to the late Warren and Idabell (Rogers) Causey. Michael was a member of the Waypoint Church in St. Charles.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ronnie Joe Causey and Eugene Causey.
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Albert Baker
Dec 4, 2018
Albert Baker, 97, of Ellisville, formerly of Desloge, passed away December 4, 2018, at Bethesda Meadow Skilled Nursing Center in Ellisville. He was born July 25, 1921, in St. Louis, to the late Joseph and Mary (Fischer) Baker. Albert was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre.
He was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife...
Linda Red Kay House
Dec 1, 2018
Linda “Red” Kay House, age 57 of Bonne Terre, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at her residence. Linda was born October 5, 1961 to Rodney and Mary Lou (Emmons) Hopkins in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Red loved her job and working with patients at the hospital. She enjoyed gardening,...
Leonard B. Jackson
Nov 30, 2018
Leonard “Pete” Bernard Jackson, age 89, of Desloge passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018 at his residence. Pete was born February 17, 1929 in St. Louis, MO to the late Leonard Winton and Fern Bernice (Eaton) Jackson. Pete was a 22 year Veteran proudly serving his country in the United States Navy and spent the last 4 years as...
Donald Huitt
Nov 29, 2018
Donald Huitt of Durant OK, passed away November 29, 2018. He was born June 18, 1938 to William Gladstone and Bertie May Huitt in Caledonia, where he grew up. He served his country for three years, part of that time at an Air base in England. He then lived in the Lead Belt area for some years before moving to...
