Obituaries

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

Dwight "Pete" Dillon Mahurin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

James Richard Mitchem

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...