Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Irving G. Gillingham
Mar 18, 2018
Irving G. Gillingham, 93, of Bonne Terre passed away March 18, 2018. He was born June 7, 1924 in Hinton, Oklahoma. Irving proudly served his country in the United States Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corp Reserves during World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church of Bonne Terre.
He was preceded...
George Rodenmeyer
Mar 18, 2018
George Rodenmeyer, 76, of Farmington, Missouri (formally of Picacho, Arizonia) passed away March 18, 2018, at NHC in Desloge, Missouri. He was born July 14, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late George Stephen and Ethelyn Willania (St. Cyr) Rodenmeyer.
George served his country for 10 years in the Marines and 8 years in the Army Reserves. George...
Rich Cowell
Mar 17, 2018
Rich Cowell, 70, of Park Hills, passed away at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis on March 17, 2018. He was born on March 13, 1948 to the late Samuel and Marcella (Zimmerman) Cowell. Rich served in the United States Army from 1968-69 during the Vietnam War and received the Purple Heart. He was a member of...
Thelma Jeroldine Davis
Mar 16, 2018
Thelma Jeroldine (Clifton) Davis, 92, passed away March 16, 2018 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born October 11, 1925 at home in Desloge and lived in that house until she moved into Presbyterian Manor in 2011. Jeroldine was an only child to Porter and Thelma (Horn) Clifton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George...
Clifford E. Drummonds
Mar 13, 2018
Clifford Drummonds, 82, of Desloge, formerly of Leadwood, passed away at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington, March 13, 2018. He was born August 31, 1935, in Leadwood, to the late Herbert Franklin and Bertha Irene (Crump) Drummonds. Clifford was a member of the First Baptist Church of Desloge and volunteered in the Family Ministry Center. He also served in...
Marcella June Foster
Mar 12, 2018
Mrs. Marcella June Foster passed away late Monday afternoon, March 12, 2018, at her Farmington residence at the age of 79 years, 4 months & 24 days. Marcella was born on October 28, 1938, in Sullivan, Indiana, and was the daughter of Milford Bollinger & Lucile 'Hornbeck' Bollinger. Also preceding-in-death were her husband, Jimmy Eual Foster, and a brother, Milford...
Chad Harrington
Mar 9, 2018
Chad A. Harrington, 40, of Farmington passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at his home. He was born Friday, August 19, 1977 in Bonne Terre. Chad enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
Chad is survived by his daughter, Bella Mae Harrington; parents, Mark and Nedra (McCoy) Harrington;...
Gaige Benjamin Peery
Mar 9, 2018
Gaige Benjamin Peery, 19, of Bonne Terre passed away March 9, 2018 at Regional One Health Medical Center in Memphis, TN. He was born October 20, 1998 in Crystal City. Gaige was a 2017 graduate of North County High School. He loved his family and friends unconditionally. He enjoyed playing video games, animals and working at Imo’s Pizza in Farmington....
Charles Burt
Mar 8, 2018
Charles Burt, 73, of Bonne Terre, passed away March 8, 2018, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Louis. He was born May 3, 1944, in Gumbo, to Paul Burt and Dorothy (Prather) Gibson. Charles attended New Path in Delassus. He was a 50 year member of Elvins Ionic Lodge, a member of Moolah, ECMO Shrine Club, and York Rite. His...
Jimmie Ray Sikes, Jr.
Mar 8, 2018
Jimmie Ray Sikes, Jr., 49, of Jefferson City passed away March 8, 2018 at Tanner Bridge Group Home in Jefferson City. He was born June 23, 1968 in Jefferson County, MO. Jimmie was a member of Central Baptist Church of Jefferson City.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Ray Sikes, Sr.; mother, Carol Jean (Wilkerson) Paul; step-father,...
Gene Rosener
Mar 6, 2018
Gene Rosener, 62, of Park Hills, passed away March 6, 2018, in his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born March 30, 1955 in Bonne Terre, to Samuel Arthur Rosener and Lela Louise (Hahn) West.
He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Rosener.
Gene was survived by his wife, Stacey (Boyette) Rosener of Florida;...
Merle Ann Richardson
Mar 6, 2018
Merle Ann (Cook) Richardson, 81, of Bonne Terre passed away March 6, 2018 at her residence. She was born May 29, 1936 in Marquand. Merle loved reading, antiques and spending time on the farm.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Everet and Bertha Cook; husband Robert Richardson; son, Robert Lee Richardson; two brothers, Raymond “Hubert” Cook and Jimmy...
Walter Donnie "Curly" Pettus
Mar 6, 2018
Walter J. Donnie “Curly” Pettus, 83, of Granite City, IL, passed away Tues. Mar. 6, 2018 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born Dec. 4, 1934 in Bonne Terre to the late Walter H. & Naomi I. (Eggars) Pettus. On May 12, 1955, he and Mary L. Plumb were married in St. Louis, MO. She preceded him...
Dr. Richard Secor, Jr.
Mar 5, 2018
Dr. Richard Secor, 73, of Terre du Lac, passed away March 5, 2018. He was born December 3, 1944, in Ste. Genevieve, to the late Richard M. and Martha (Reynolds) Secor, Sr. Richard was a 1962 graduate of Farmington High School, and then served his country in The United States Army. He later graduated from Kirksville Osteopathic College of Medicine...
Debbie Richardson
Mar 5, 2018
Debbie Richardson, 60, of Park Hills, passed away March 5, 2018. She was born September 21, 1957 in Fayetteville, IL, to the late Lawrence Hummert and Luzel (Ferguson) George. Debbie loved crafting, sewing, and writing poetry. She was a Christian and her greatest joy in life, was taking care of her family and Chewy Dog.
She was preceded in death...
Denny Stroup
Mar 5, 2018
Denny Lee Stroup, 80, of Imperial passed away March 5, 2018 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born March 2, 1938 in Leadwood. Denny was a member of Grace Free Will Baptist Church. He retired in 1998 from Midwest Gas after 32 years of employment. He enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with family.
He was...
Cletus Franklin Haverstick
Mar 4, 2018
Cletus Franklin Haverstick, Jr., 82, of Bonne Terre passed away March 4, 2018 at his home. He was born February 14, 1936 in Crystal City. Cletus was an over the road truck driver for over 40 years. He loved spending time with his family and helping others.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cletus Franklin Haverstick, Sr. and...
Ivan Willis Carter
Mar 3, 2018
Ivan Carter, 88, of Bonne Terre, passed away March 3, 2018 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born on December 8, 1929 in Carter County to the late Joseph Lloyd and Edith (Cates) Carter. Ivan proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the River Worship Centre...
Elijah "E. J" James White
Feb 28, 2018
Mr. Elijah James "E. J." White passed away Wednesday morning, February 28, 2018, in Farmington, at the age of 33 years, 7 months & 29 days. "E. J." was born on June 29, 1984, in Farmington, and was the son of Clifford William White, Jr., and Diane Elaine 'White' White. Preceding in death were: a sister, Tamara Hillis and a...
Mathilda "Tillie" Cross
Feb 27, 2018
Mathilda Ann “Tillie” Cross, 69, of Bonne Terre passed away February 27, 2018. She was born June 25, 1948 in Bonne Terre. Tillie retired from Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center, where she was a Psychiatric Aide for 31 years and also recognized as Employee of the Month. She will be remembered as a selfless person and natural caregiver, who cared...
