Obituaries

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

Bryan L Bradley

Bryan L Bradley

Aug 10, 2018

Bryan Bradley, 80, of Park Hills, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at NHC Healthcare. He was born on Monday, March 14, 1938 in Wortham, Missouri to the late Elven and Ruby Malinda (Hampton) Bradley.   Bryan proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a member of the Mineral Area Elks Lodge in Desloge for over 30...

Robert Henderson

Robert Henderson

Aug 8, 2018

 

            Robert Henderson, 62, of Park Hills, passed away August 8, 2018, at Mercy Jefferson in Crystal City. He was born September 27, 1955, in Wortham, to the late Robert T. and Iris (Wisdom) Henderson. Robert served his country in the United States Army.

            He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Candy Cowley and one sister,...

Harry Young

Harry Young

Aug 6, 2018

Harry Young

            Harry Young, 54, of Park Hills, passed away August 6, 2018, at his residence. He was born March 30, 1964 in Bonne Terre, to the late Chuck and Deloris (Seals) Young.

            He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Forrest and Chuck Young, Jr.

            Harry is survived by his brother, Thomas “Tommy” Young; sister, Dolly...

Anna Ruth Branson

Anna Ruth Branson

Aug 6, 2018

Anna Ruth Branson, 83, of Farmington passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at Parkland Health Center. She was born October 20, 1934 in the family farmhouse in Huzzah, MO, to the late Noel C. Johnson and Esther (Slowensky) Johnson. She met the love of her life, Glenn Branson at the Wagon Wheel Café, in Cuba, MO. She became a music...

Tommy Ray Davidson

Tommy Ray Davidson

Aug 5, 2018

 

 

            Tommy Davidson, 46, of Park Hills, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Country Meadows Nursing Home. He was born on Wednesday, February 9, 1972 in Farmington to the late Donald and Patricia (Mayberry) Davidson. Tommy had a strong Christian faith who loved telling jokes and making people laugh.

            Tommy is survived by his sister, Meredith Weible and...

Kenneth Wayne Menees

Kenneth Wayne Menees

Aug 5, 2018

          Kenny Menees, 64, of Bonne Terre passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Tuesday, June 1, 1954 in St. Louis to the late Lea Steven and Jewell Beatrice (Holmes) Menees. Kenny was a member of the Second Baptist Church of East Bonne Terre. He loved the Lord and...

Randall "Nip" Jarvis

Randall "Nip" Jarvis

Aug 2, 2018

            Randall “Nip” Jarvis, 86, of Bonne Terre, passed away August 2, 2018 in Clayton, North Carolina. He was born on January 24, 1932 in Enough, MO, to the late George and Arbelle (Martin) Jarvis. Randall was a member of the Church of Christ in Park Hills and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp.

            In addition to...

June E Kreft

June E Kreft

Aug 1, 2018

June E. Kreft, 84, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Proceeded in death by loving husband, Ronald J Kreft of 50 years. Mother of James, Kathleen (Darrald Schulte), Michael (Tamara), David, Matthew (Lorena), and Mary (Kelly Eckhoff), 15 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. June moved from St. Louis to TDL in 1990; became a...

Sharon Pratte

Sharon Pratte

Jul 29, 2018

            Sharon Pratte, 68, of Farmington, passed away July 29, 2018, at her residence. She was born October 15, 1949, in St. Louis, to the late Louis and Lucille (Barton) Zilch. Sharon loved ceramics and crafting.

            She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Bernice Zilch.

            Sharon is survived by her husband, Jeff Pratte; children, Samantha (Mike) Fahnestock,...

Glen J. Pyeatt

Glen J. Pyeatt

Jul 27, 2018

Glennon J. Pyeatt  

            Glen Pyeatt, 88, of Desloge, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 at his residence. He was born on August 7, 1929 in St. Louis to the late Jesse J. and Loretta (Minnemann) Pyeatt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Arthur Pyeatt.

 

          Glen proudly served his country in...

Snooky Lee Minnie Buscher

Snooky Lee Minnie Buscher

Jul 24, 2018

Norma “Snooky” Buscher, 88, of Bonne Terre passed away July 24, 2018 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington, Missouri. She was born January 10, 1930 to the late Dennis and Minnie (White) Green. She was a beautician for 62 years and eventually became owner of Leota’s Beauty Shop. Norma was a member of Centenary Methodist Church.

 

In addition...

Jerry Wayne Martin

Jerry Wayne Martin

Jul 24, 2018

Jerry Wayne Martin, 78, of St. Peters, formerly of Bonne Terre, passed away July 24, 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Peters, Missouri. He was born April 11, 1940 to the late Joe and Cleta (Gunnett) Martin.  Jerry will be missed greatly by his fiancé, Joyce Dickson; sons, Jerry and wife Katie Martin II, Jimmie and wife Kim Martin;...

Tami Lou Pinkston

Tami Lou Pinkston

Jul 22, 2018

            Tami Pinkston, 52 of Park Hills, passed away July 22, 2018, at Country Meadows Nursing Center. She was born November 2, 1965, in Farmington, to the late Bobby and Shirley (Brown) Pinkston. Tami was born with Down Syndrome, but that did not hold her back in life. She graduated from Special Acres State School in Park Hills. She then entered...

Margaret Ann Wells

Margaret Ann Wells

Jul 21, 2018

          Margaret Wells, 78, of Desloge passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. She was born Sunday, August 27, 1939 in Elvins to the late C. R. and Pearl Dorothy (White) Jones.

          Margaret attended the Gospel Light Free Will Baptist Church. She was an L.P.N. for more than 30 years working mostly in nursing homes. She...

Pauline Smallen

Pauline Smallen

Jul 21, 2018

 

 

          Pauline Smallen, 97, of Desloge passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born on Thursday, December 23, 1920 in St. Francois County to the late Willard E. and Dora E. (Gibson) Walker. Pauline was a member of the United Methodist Church of Desloge. She retired from Southeast Missouri Mental Health...

Nina Mae Scott

Nina Mae Scott

Jul 19, 2018

 

            Nina Scott, 83, of Bismarck, passed away July 19, 2018, at Parkland Medical Center South in Farmington. She was born December 5, 1934, in Ironton, to the late Arthur and Margaret (Remo) Sisk. Nina was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bismarck.

            She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Bruno Glore; and one sister, Virginia...

Raymond Morris

Raymond Morris

Jul 14, 2018

Raymond Morris Jr., 73, of Frankclay, passed away July 14, 2018 at his residence. He was born December 5, 1944 in Doniphan, MO to the late Raymond Morris Sr. and Virginia (Tutwiler) Morris Koblitz. He was also preceded in death by a step-father, Henry “Blackie” Koblitz

Raymond was a member of the District 9 Machinist Union.

He is survived by...

Sharon Ruth Blizzard

Sharon Ruth Blizzard

Jul 12, 2018

Sharon Ruth Blizzard, 74, of Bonne Terre passed away July 12, 2018 at her residence. She was born October 20, 1943 to the late Martin and Mardell (Hallemeier) Melton in St. Louis, MO. Sharon loved animals and was fond of Angels and her grandchildren.

 

In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by her brother Theodore Melton...

Jeffrey Lee Burkhart

Jeffrey Lee Burkhart

Jul 10, 2018

Jeffrey Lee Burkhart, 51, of Farmington passed away July 10, 2018. He was born July 17, 1966 in Fredericktown. Jeffrey retired from the State of Missouri where he worked in Information Technology for several state hospitals and prisons.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Eugene Burkhart; mother, Darlene Mae (Chamberlain) McClure; sister, Robin Burkhart.

Jeffrey is survived...

Patrick Joseph Hazlett

Patrick Joseph Hazlett

Jul 9, 2018

Patrick Joseph Hazlett, 71, of Moberly, MO formerly of Ironton passed away July 9, 2018 at North Village Park Care Center in Moberly. He was born November 11, 1946 in Ironton, MO. Patrick proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He then worked for Brown Shoe Company and Home Service Oil both in Ironton....