Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Alfred Roger Mcmullan
Nov 5, 2018
Alfred “Roger” McMullan, age 81, of Park Hills passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born July 17, 1937 to the late John T. and Marjorie (Salisbury) McMullan, Sr. in Little Rock, Arkansas. Roger proudly served his country in The United States Army as a paratrooper. He was a huge...
Marie A. Johnson
Nov 4, 2018
Marie Audre Johnson, 91, of Farmington passed away November 4, 2018. She was born November 23, 1926 in Ste. Genevieve County. Marie was a member of the Farmington Church of the Nazarene and the American Legion Post 416 Ladies Auxiliary, where she once served as President. She worked for Parkland Hospital in Farmington for 33 years until her retirement.
She...
Mabel Lorene Turner Montgomery
Nov 4, 2018
Mabel Montgomery, 97, of Park Hills, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Country Meadows Nursing Home. She was born on Wednesday, August 3, 1921 to the late Charles and Minnie (Salsman) Steelman.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Fred Turner; three children, Larry Turner, Dorothy Turner and...
Melvin "Bud" Cauley
Nov 2, 2018
Melvin “Bud” Cauley, 59, of Bonne Terre passed away November 2, 2018 at his residence. He was born September 28, 1959 in Bonne Terre to the late Bill and Loretta June (Black) Cauley. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lindell Cauley and 2 brothers in infancy, Billie and William. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.
Melvin is survived...
Janice Lee Bay
Nov 2, 2018
Janice Bay, 69, of Desloge, passed away November 2, 2018, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. She was born November 30, 1948, in Ironton, to the late Alexander Sylvestor and Hazel Marie (Silvy) Ruegg. Janice was a member of the First Baptist Church of Desloge and a member of the Eastern Star of Piedmont and Desloge. She...
Iowa E. Pruyn
Nov 2, 2018
Iowa Elizabeth Pruyn, age 97, of Farmington passed away Friday, November 2, 2018 at her residence. She was born to the late George Richard and Laura (Freeman) Phillips in Biggers, Arkansas. Iowa was a baptized Jehovah witness for 58 years and loved gardening, quilting, and flowers.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first...
John Allen Poole
Nov 1, 2018
John Allen Poole, 61, of Doe Run passed away November 1, 2018 at his residence. He was born August 18, 1957 in St. Louis to the late Joseph Allen Poole, Sr. and Rita Lorraine (Brown) Poole. Also preceding him in death was his wife, Bonita Poole; brother, Joseph A. Poole, Jr.; sister, Tina Marie Pollock; nephew, James Bell III; niece,...
Rev. James Miles
Oct 31, 2018
Rev. James Lee Miles, 70, of New Albany, Indiana passed away October 31, 2018 at his residence. He was born April 23, 1948 in Oswego, Kansas to the late Bertis N. and Dorothy (Lewis) Miles. James proudly served his country in the United States Army. He loved to spend his time fishing and watching the Oklahoma Sooners Football team. He...
Robin Hill
Oct 31, 2018
Robin Hill, 61, of Park Hills, passed away October 31, 2018, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Home in Farmington. She was born October 17, 1957, in St. Louis, to the late Harry and Dovie Josephine Leach. Robin loved to spend time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two siblings, Harry Leach, Jr. and Theresa Thomason.
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Evelyn Qualls
Oct 31, 2018
Evelyn Qualls, 92, of Terre Du Lac, passed away October 31, 2018, at Parkland Health Center South in Farmington. She was born October 25, 1926, in Treece, Kansas, to the late Guy Sherrill and Edith Virginia (Sweeney) Coppedge. She was a past member of the Eastern Star and Park Hills Presbyterian Church. Evelyn was a sweet, loving and adored mother,...
Sue Grounds
Oct 30, 2018
Carolyn Sue Grounds, 82, of Bismarck, passed away October 30, 2018 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born October 21, 1936, in Elvins, to the late Rev. Tom and Edith (Russell) Barton. Sue was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bismarck. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and spending time with her family and dog Tiny.
She...
Herby C. Wilmer
Oct 30, 2018
Herby C. Wilmer, 85, of Farmington passed away October 30, 2018 at his residence. He was born March 27, 1933 in Chicago, IL to the late Walter and Mabel (Henningsen) Wilmer. Herby proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County, Illinois and a diehard Chicago Cubs...
Nancy Rodenberg
Oct 30, 2018
Nancy Rodenberg, 37, of Park Hills, passed away October 30, 2018. She was born February 9, 1981, in Centerville, Illinois, to John and Viola (O’Very) Rodenberg.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Rodenberg and survived by her mother, Viola Rodenberg; children, Audre Hulsey, Wyatt Hicks, and Eli Hicks; brother, Frank Rodenberg and wife Leslie; one niece, Neah...
Leonard Martin
Oct 28, 2018
Leonard Martin, age 73, of Park Hills, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 at St. Anthony’s Hospital. Leonard was born in St. Louis on June 11, 1945 to the late Carl and Opal (Counts) Brawley. Leonard enjoyed hunting and fishing.
In addition to his parents, Leonard is preceded in death by two sons, Leonard (Wayne) and William Ray Martin; two...
John F. Meyer
Oct 28, 2018
John F. Meyer, age 88, of Bonne Terre passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 at St. Joe Manor. He was born on Friday, August 29, 1930 in Bonne Terre to the late Ernest and Mabel (Blackwell) Meyer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Marthella Meyer.
John was a graduate of...
Sandra Diane Henderson
Oct 28, 2018
Sandra Diane Henderson, 43, of Park Hills passed away October 28, 2018. She was born July 18, 1975 in St. Louis. She was preceded in death by her father, Doug Henderson.
She is survived by her mother, Patricia (Shafer) Hagler; three siblings, Tracy Shafer, Andrew Hardesty and Jessica Coffey and husband Andy.
A memorial service will be held at a...
Jim Coffman
Oct 27, 2018
James Dean Coffman, 84, of Lexington, South Carolina went home to be with his Lord in Heaven October 27, 2018 at the Caroll Campbell Place in Lexington. James was born October 15, 1934 in Leadington, Missouri to the late Leeman and Virginia "Virgie" (Mabuce) Coffman.
James "Jim" was a graduate of the University of Missouri - Rolla. He worked...
Larry Allen Jones
Oct 26, 2018
Larry Allen Jones, 60, of Potosi passed away October 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born September 23, 1958 to the late Donald and Margie (Austin) Jones in St. Louis, MO. Larry has been a registered nurse in our area for over 20 years. He started his career in local nursing homes and later worked for the Southeast Missouri...
Alan Ray White, Sr.
Oct 26, 2018
Alan White Sr., age 57, of Leadwood, passed away October 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born on November 24, 1960 in Bonne Terre. Alan loved his wife, children and grandchildren dearly. He enjoyed listening to old country music, Cardinal baseball and drinking a cold beer.
He was preceded in death by his mom, Freida (Wells) Sullivan; father,...
Patricia Merrill Embry
Oct 25, 2018
Patricia Embry, age 67, of Bonne Terre passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She was born August 28, 1951 to the late Charles Hoagland and Edna (Coleman) Miller. Patricia loved shopping especially at thrift stores.
She was preceded in death by husband, Ralph Embry and brother, John Carl Hoagland.
Survivors include companion of...
