Obituaries

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

Patricia Merrill Embry

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...

Joyce Marie Clark

Joyce Marie Clark

Oct 24, 2018

           

            Joyce Clark, 71, of Park Hills, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Sunday, March 9, 1947 in Bonne Terre to the late Leeman Myers and Florene (Bannister) Miner. Joyce loved being a greeter at the Desloge Walmart for 15 years.

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

Marguerite Hampton

Marguerite Hampton

Oct 19, 2018

Marguerite (Detring) Hampton, 87, of Farmington, Missouri passed away on October 19th, 2018 in her home surrounded by loved ones. 

 

Marguerite was born September 12th, 1931 in Bonne Terre, Mo and was the daughter of Frank and Maggie (Lewis) Detring.  Marguerite was married to Orville Hampton on October 12th, 1951.  She retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company where...

Louis "Louie" Otto Lucas

Louis "Louie" Otto Lucas

Oct 15, 2018

Louis “Louie” Lucas, 62, of Park Hills, passed away October 15, 2018 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington.  He was born on March 6, 1956 in Ironton to the late Robert Lee “Tadpole” and Audrey (Helvey) Lucas.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Junie and Charlotta Lucas and Tone and Rose Helvey; sisters,...

Judy Ann Sikes

Judy Ann Sikes

Oct 13, 2018

Judith Ann “Judy” (Gregory) Sikes

 

            Judy Sikes, 79, of Terre Du Lac, passed away October 13, 2018 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington.  She was born on January 15, 1939 in St. Louis to the late Charles and Hilda R. (Krigbaum) Gregory.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald “Don” Sikes;...

Steven Earl Murphy

Steven Earl Murphy

Oct 12, 2018

Steve Murphy, 48, of Desloge, passed away October 12, 2018, at Parkland Health Center in Bonne Terre. He was born December 20, 1969, in Bonne Terre. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence “Larry” Murphy; grandparents, Earl J. and Mary Evelyn Murphy, and Lyman and Lorretta (Jaster) Hoehn.

 He was a graduate in the 1988 class at North...

Beverly Ann Akers

Beverly Ann Akers

Oct 10, 2018

Bev Akers, age 82, of Bonne Terre passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Wednesday, November 6, 1935 in Wilsonville, IL. to the late George and Eloise Teakert.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a step-son John “J.” Akers. 

Bev was an RN...

Blaine Dale Haverstick

Blaine Dale Haverstick

Oct 10, 2018

            Blaine Haverstick, age 59, of Bonne Terre, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Parkland Hospital in Bonne Terre. He was born May 3, 1959 to Grace (Pettus) and Cletus Haverstick. Blaine loved riding his motorcycle, driving his truck, and enjoyed working on projects.

 

            He was preceded in death by his father Cletus Haverstick and sister Tamera Denise Haverstick.

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Colt Samuel Arlt

Colt Samuel Arlt

Oct 9, 2018

Colt “Joe” Samuel Arlt, age 6 weeks, entered into God’s loving arms on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. He was born on Friday, August 24, 2018 in Farmington to Mariah Sue (Janis) and Wayne P. Arlt. His parents gave him his nickname “Joe”. Colt was a precious baby who will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to meet him.

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Loretta Theresa Richardson

Loretta Theresa Richardson

Oct 8, 2018

Loretta Theresa Cortopassi Richardson

            Loretta Richardson, age 89, of Bonne Terre, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 at her daughter’s residence.  She was born on January 8, 1929 in St. Johns, MO. to the late Matthew and Loretta (Piel) Martin.  Loretta loved gardening, cooking and especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church...

Janet Davis

Janet Davis

Oct 8, 2018

            Janet Davis, 73, of Farmington, passed away October 8, 2018, at her home. She was born December 13, 1944, in Cadet, to the late Douglas Clarence and Irene Marie (Martin) McMahan. Janet attended the New Heights Church and had been employed at Handicraft for 41 years. She loved to cook, quilt, and watch western on television. Janet was a John...

Emerick Vincent Labus

Emerick Vincent Labus

Oct 6, 2018

Emerick “Tex” Labus, age 97, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Maplebrook Assisted Living in Farmington, Missouri. He was born on Saturday, January 22, 1921 in Falls City, Texas to the late Stanley Francis and Mary (Banduch) Labus.  Tex proudly served the United States Navy as a Merchant Marine during the Korean War. Tex was a member...

Gale Dean Taylor

Gale Dean Taylor

Oct 6, 2018

         

            Gale Dean Taylor, age 55, of Bonne Terre, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at his residence. He was born July 6, 1963 in St. Louis Missouri to Gale Dean and Betty Sue (Tanner) Taylor, Sr. Gale was a member of the Good News Community Church in Festus and recently started to have interest in the United Pentecostal...

Laverne Harris

Laverne Harris

Oct 5, 2018

Reva LaVerne Harris, 85, of Farmington passed away peacefully October 5, 2018 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington, surrounded by her family. She was born December 4, 1932 in Bonne Terre. LaVerne was a member of the First Baptist Church of Farmington. She enjoyed spending her time crocheting, gardening, cooking and baking pies and cakes. She also volunteered at the Farmington...

Gerald "Jerry" Prokopf

Gerald "Jerry" Prokopf

Oct 4, 2018

Gerald “Jerry” Prokopf, 81, of Farmington passed away October 4, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis. He was born January 12, 1937 in Fredericktown. Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a retired St. Louis City Police Officer and member of the St. Louis City Police Officers Association. He was also a longtime...

Darryl Edward Williams

Darryl Edward Williams

Sep 30, 2018

Mr. Darryl Edward Williams was born on January 23, 1962 to Emma Brown in St. Louis, Missouri and departed this life on September 30, 2018. Darryl was joined in matrimony to Miss Pamela M. House on November 10, 2012. Darryl received his formal education through the St. Louis Public School System where he decided to become a mason and further...

Carol Faye Ray

Carol Faye Ray

Sep 30, 2018

 Carol Faye (Kunkel) Ray

 

          Carol Ray, 61, of Farmington, MO passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at her residence. She was born on Friday, February 8, 1957 in Licking, MO to the late Everett Melvin and Rachel (Lough) Kunkel.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Denny Kunkel.

 

           Carol retired from Family...

Alta Ruth Graham

Alta Ruth Graham

Sep 22, 2018

Alta “Ruth” Graham, of Libertyville, MO passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Parc Prōvence, Creve Coeur, MO at the age of 88.  Ruth was born May 6, 1930 in Fredericktown, MO to the late Archie and Laurrie (Haney) Douglas.  Ruth was also preceded in death by an infant son, Harvey Dean Graham, her brother, Dale Douglas and granddaughter, Courtney...

Fran E. Gerren

Fran E. Gerren

Sep 21, 2018

 

Frances Evelyn Gerren

 

          Fran Gerren, 76, of Bonne Terre passed away on Friday, September 21, 2018 at Country Meadows Nursing Home.  She was born on Sunday, January, 18, 1942 in St. Louis to the late Hugo John and Evelyn Mae (Wooldridge) Baldesi.  Fran was a member of the Gospel Light Free Will Baptist Church where she volunteered...

Michael "Mike" Wayne Schaffer

Michael "Mike" Wayne Schaffer

Sep 21, 2018

                       Michael “Mike” Wayne Schaffer, 64, of Farmington, passed away September 21, 2018, at his residence  in Farmington.  He was born April 11, 1954 in Bonne Terre, to the late Richard and Janet (Propst) Schaffer..   

            In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Jeff Schaffer and one sister, Nancy Schaffer.

            Mike was an owner of...