Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Eddie Lowell Smith
Jun 2, 2018
Eddie Lowell Smith, 86, of Farmington, passed away June 2, 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was born August 19, 1931 in Farmington to the late Leonard William and Myrtle Ellen (Cox) Smith. He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Dale Smith; grandson, Jeremiah David Smith; 3 sisters, Norma Doris Wichman, Wanda Laverne Pipkin, Mary Ellen Abernathy; and...
James Lewis Todd
Jun 1, 2018
James L. Todd, 59, of Farmington passed away Friday, June 1, 2018 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born Sunday, May 17, 1959 in Edinburg, IN to the late Lewis and Wanetta (Buchanan) Todd. Also preceding in death is his brother, Tony Todd. James served his country 7 years in the United States Navy as an Aviation Tech...
Walter Weiler, Jr.
May 31, 2018
Walter Weiler, Jr., 89, of Ste. Genevieve passed away May 31, 2018 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. He was born October 20, 1928 in Bonne Terre. Walter was a member of Little Vine Baptist Church. He loved to go crappie fishing, hunting and dancing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Raymond Weiler, Sr. and Elba Gwendolyn (McCord) Weiler;...
Jennettia Burcham
May 31, 2018
Jennettia Burcham, 97, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at McCrite Plaza in Topeka, KS. She was born May 1, 1921 in Chaffee, MO. She was the second of five children born to Benjamin Emmett and Sophia (Hallie) Park Watkins. Her parents and siblings preceded her in death.
She married Lloyd Franklin Burcham in 1946. He passed away in 1985.Jennettia...
Michael Benoist
May 30, 2018
Mike Benoist, 71, of Frankclay, passed away May 30, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He was born March 5, 1947, in Frankclay, to the late Thomas and Imogene (Mayberry) Benoist. Mike was a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge. Mr. Benoist proudly served his country with the Army from 1971 to 1975. Following that service he...
Alvin Nipper
May 29, 2018
Alvin Nipper, 80, of Desloge, passed away May 29, 2018 at his home. He was born October 25, 1937 in Belgrade, to the late Alonzo and Hazel (Martin) Nipper. Alvin was a former member of Gumbo Assembly of God and a member of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. He loved fishing, hunting, and spending time with family....
Terrence "T-Bone" Bailey
May 28, 2018
Terrence “T-Bone” Bailey, 63, of Bonne Terre passed away Monday, May 28, 2018 at his residence. He was born Thursday, September 23, 1954 in East St. Louis, Illinois to the late George L. and Joy (Schmeig) Bailey. T-Bone enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He was also a proud member of Steam...
Verlon W. Young
May 26, 2018
Verlon Wayne Young, 82, of Farmington passed away May 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born June 2, 1935 in Steele, Missouri. He was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church of Farmington. Verlon served in law enforcement for most of his life in Madison County, serving as Madison County Sherriff for the last seven years of his career.
...
Dorothy Simino
May 24, 2018
Dorothy Simino, 88, of Farmington, passed away May 24, 2018 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born February 18, 1930, in Bismarck, to the late Floyd and Martha (McDowell) Gamblin. Dorothy was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul James Simino; brother, Gene Gamblin,...
Mike Momot
May 24, 2018
Mike Momot, 87, of Desloge, passed away peacefully at his home May 24, 2018. He was born November 17, 1930, in Leadwood, to the late, Nick and Catharina (Steciw) Momot. Mike was a member of St. Mary’s Assumption, and the International Association of Machinist Dist No. 9 Union Hall. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine...
Ruth Ann Trostel
May 24, 2018
Ruth Ann (Robertson) Trostel, 71, of French Village, passed away May 24, 2018 at her residence. She was born March 12,1947 in St. Louis to the late Earl and Frances (Westerhold) Robertson. Her passion was crocheting and quilting.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Larry Trostel and son Doug Gotthardt.
Ruth is survived...
Leonard "Punk" Pritchett
May 20, 2018
Leonard “Punk” Pritchett, 84, of Bonne Terre passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 at his residence. He was born Thursday, May 17, 1934 in Flat River, Missouri to the late Presslie Leonard Pritchett and Vernetta (Morice) Archambo. Punk was a Western and Southern Life Insurance agent for thirty years. He was always willing to lend a helping hand.
In addition...
Alberta "Annie" Jaster
May 20, 2018
Alberta “Annie” (Pyeatt) Jaster
Alberta “Annie” Jaster, 61, of Bonne Terre, passed away May 20, 2018 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. She was born September 1, 1956 in Bonne Terre to the late James “Froggy” and Margaret (Sullivan) Pyeatt. She was a neighborhood mother to many and of the catholic faith.
In addition to her parents, Annie...
Lari Woodard
May 18, 2018
Lari “Lori” Jean Woodard
Lori Woodard, 45, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018. She was born on December 22, 1972 to Larry AuBuchon and Janet (Akins) Patterson. Lori was baptized catholic and loved spending time with her son, Justus, and other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Larry AuBuchon; maternal...
Donald Williford
May 18, 2018
Don Williford, 85, of Desloge, passed away May 18, 2018, at his home. He was born January 23, 1933, in Bruce, MS, to the late Cecil and Bertie (Thomas) Williford. Don loved to play golf and was a member of the Lead Belt Golf Course in Bonne Terre. His other loves were gardening, and fishing.
He was preceded in death...
Lari Woodard
May 18, 2018
Lari “Lori” Jean Woodard
Lori Woodard, 45, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018. She was born on December 22, 1972 to Larry AuBuchon and Janet (Akins) Patterson. Lori was baptized catholic and loved spending time with her son, Justus, and other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Larry AuBuchon; maternal...
Gregory Pierce
May 17, 2018
Greg Pierce, 62, of Farmington, passed away May 17, 2018, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born June 7, 1955, in Bonne Terre, to Donald William and Alice Lucille (Morris) Pierce, Sr. Greg was a cheesecake maker, all around baker. He loved playing trivia, watching movies, and his dogs.
He was preceded in death by his father,...
Aaron Michael Agnew
May 16, 2018
Aaron Michael Agnew, 25, of Bonne Terre passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at his residence. He was born Tuesday, March 9, 1993 in Crystal City, Missouri to Terry Agnew and Renee Simmerock (Kirkman). Aaron enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Earl and Dianna Agnew.
Aaron is survived by his mother and stepfather,...
Georgie Ray Dehner
May 15, 2018
Georgie Ray Dehner, 85, of Farmington passed away May 15, 2018. She was born September 8, 1932 in Lake City, Arkansas to the late George M. and Lou May (Ray) Fletcher. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Dehner, Sr.; two sisters, Opaline Reed and Velma Trokey.
Georgie is survived by two children, Sherry Adams and Donnie...
Imogene Johnson
May 15, 2018
Imogene Johnson, 89, of Farmington passed away May 15, 2018 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. She was born May 17, 1928 in Des Arc, MO to the late Chester and Maude (King) Schmidt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roger Lee Johnson, Sr.; three sons, James Ronald Johnson, Roger Lee Johnson, Jr., Robert “BJ” Johnson; sister, Evelyn...
