Obituaries

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

Sharron Lea Taylor

Sharron Lea Taylor

Mar 28, 2018

            Sharron Taylor, 72, of Desloge, passed away March 28, 2018 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis.  She was born July 2, 1945, in St. Louis, to the late Eugene and Evangeline (Peterson) Taylor.  Sharron was a member of the Desloge VFW Post 2426 Women’s Auxiliary, VFW Riders Missouri District 8, and Threads of Friendship Quilters in Farmington.

            She...

Helen Louise Montgomery

Helen Louise Montgomery

Mar 26, 2018

Helen - the 2nd child of Bert Ernest & Mary Louise (Aubuchon) Ellis (both deceased), was born July 17, 1924, in Flat River, MO. She graduated Flat River High School in 1942. She had a brother, Ernest Ellis (deceased) and a sister, Virginia Ellis Sherrill (deceased). She married Vernon Gregory Montgomery (deceased) in December, 1942, at Ironton, MO. To this...

Dolores Marie Boschert

Dolores Marie Boschert

Mar 26, 2018

Mrs. Dolores Marie Boschert passed away early Monday morning, March 26, 2018, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center, in Farmington, at the age of 91 years, 9 months & 16 days. Dolores was born on June 10, 1926, in St. Louis, to Orville Parker and Ora 'Dunmire' Parker. Also preceding in death were: her 1st husband, Rev. Bill McConn her 2nd...

Mildred "Mickey" Jordan

Mildred "Mickey" Jordan

Mar 25, 2018

            Mildred Jordan, 91, of Springfield, passed away at Wilson’s Creek Nursing and Rehab on March 25, 2018.  She was born on May 29, 1926 to the late Charles and Maude (Lawson) Anderson in Oklahoma.  Mickey was a member of the Temple Baptist Church in Sullivan and spent 11 years with the Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts as a den mother.

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Barbara Lee Gillam

Barbara Lee Gillam

Mar 24, 2018

Barbara Lee Gillam, 76, of Mitchell passed away March 24, 2018 at Potosi Manor. She was born February 23, 1942 in Wortham. She was of the Jehovah’s Witness faith. Barbara loved spending time with her grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur L. and Doris Nancy (Dunlap) Giffin; first husband, Joseph D. Montgomery, Sr.;...

Bill Nelson Jr.

Bill Nelson Jr.

Mar 23, 2018

 

            Bill Nelson, 76, of Park Hills, passed away, March 23, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family.  He was born May 13, 1941, in El Dorado, AR, to the late William “Dude” and Sophia Camilla (Sinclair) Nelson, Sr.  Bill was a chemistry teacher with the Potosi School District for over 25 years, where he started the Science Club. ...

Shirley Jean Watson

Shirley Jean Watson

Mar 23, 2018

            Shirley Watson, 67, of Park Hills, passed away at her residence on March 23, 2018.  She was born on December 31, 1950 to the late Edwin Edwards and Arlene (Wasson) Betsch in St. Louis.  Shirley was a member of the 2nd Baptist Church of East Bonne Terre. She loved music and adored her dogs.

            In addition to her parents she...

Virginia Lee Wedepohl

Virginia Lee Wedepohl

Mar 23, 2018

  Virginia Lee Wedepohl, 88, of Farmington (originally St. Louis) passed away March 23, 2018 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. She was born January 10, 1930 to the late Rev. Charles E. and Geneva (Cole-Ringer) Green. Ginnie was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Walter Wedepohl, her son, Steven Lee Wedepohl, and her brother, the well-known gospel singer Ralph Green. She...

Bob Perry

Bob Perry

Mar 21, 2018

 

            Bob Perry, 87, passed away on March 21, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on August 27, 1930 in Irondale to the late Gilbert “Gib” and Irene (Dixon) Perry. Bob retired after 35 years plus as a maintenance foreman for the Missouri Dept. of Transportation. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, rabbit...

Kenneth Eugene Nations

Kenneth Eugene Nations

Mar 19, 2018

Mr. Kenneth Eugene Nations passed away late Monday afternoon, March 19, 2018, at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, at the age of 67 years and 9 days. Ken was born on March 10, 1951, and was preceded-in-death by his mother, Wilma Elizabeth 'Baechle' Nations (2015); his father, Eugene Herman Nations (2017); and a brother, Donald Owen Nations (1986).

Ken was a...

Irving G. Gillingham

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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,...