Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Jim "Yogi" Jones
Feb 26, 2018
James R. “Yogi” Jones, 64, of Desloge passed away February 26, 2018 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. Yogi was born March 9, 1953 in Cantwell, MO to Raymond (Bud) and Betty (Wiess) Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Roger and Steve.
Yogi was a 1972 graduate of North County High School,...
Cynthia B. Young
Feb 25, 2018
Cynthia B. Young, 58, of Valles Mines passed away February 25, 2018 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. She was born March 11, 1959 in St. Louis. Cynthia attended Centenary United Methodist Church. She was a very loving wife and mother. She was a strong fighter that loved everyone she met.
She was preceded in death by her father, William...
Carlei Huff
Feb 24, 2018
Carlei Huff, 15, of Desloge, was called home Saturday, February 24, 2018. She was born April 18, 2002, in Farmington, to Chuck and Vicky (Denny) Huff. Carlei was a member of the Bridge Community Church in Leadington and a sophomore at North County High School. She was involved in many activities throughout her middle school years, including FCCLA, Art Club,...
Kathryn J. Boyer
Feb 24, 2018
Kathryn J. Boyer passed away Saturday night, February 24, 2018, at her Park Hills residence at the age of 52 years, 5 months & 13 days. Kathryn was born on September 11, 1965, in Fredericktown, and was the daughter of the late Robert Eugene Blevins & Barbara Rae 'Bone' Blevins.
Kathryn grew up attending the Delassus First Baptist Church.
Survivors...
Elijah Baker
Feb 23, 2018
Elijah Baker was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, February 23, 2018 the same day he entered this world.
Elijah is survived by three sisters, Elizabeth Gadberry, Alyssa Gadberry, and Nevaeh Baker; grandmother Vicky Morse and husband Paul; and great-grandparents, Robert and Melba “Jean” Bertelsmeyer.
Private services were held under the direction of C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral...
Daniel "Danny" Cantrell
Feb 22, 2018
Daniel Raymond Cantrell, 63, of Bonne Terre passed away February 22, 2018. He was born February 18, 1955 in Valle Mines. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Danny loved spending time with his grandkids and was always quick with a joke or magic trick. He also enjoyed roller skating, being outdoors, fixing up houses and...
Doyle Light
Feb 21, 2018
Doyle Light, 86, of Desloge, passed away February 20, 2018 at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. He was born April 27, 1931, in Desloge, to the late Fred and Thelma (Mahurin) Light. Doyle retired from Metal Container Corp. / Anheuser Busch in 1994, and was a member of Mineral Area Elks. He served his country in the United States...
John "Johnnie" Sullivan
Feb 21, 2018
John Arthur “Johnnie” Sullivan, 93, of Bonne Terre passed away February 21, 2018 at St. Joe Manor. He was born May 14, 1924 in St. Louis. Johnnie proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Bonne Terre.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Octavia...
Gene Barron
Feb 19, 2018
Gene Barron, 82, of Leadington, passed away February 19, 2018, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. He was born November 8, 1935, in Decatur, IL, to the late Walter Francis Barron and Della May (Burns) Barron-Burns. Gene was also preceded in death by his brothers, Orville, Wyman, Henry, Clarence and Firmin Barron; sisters, Mary Wisdom and Gladys Kopp.
He is...
James Rhodes, Sr.
Feb 19, 2018
James Rhodes, 87, of Park Hills, passed away February 19, 2018 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. He was born November 2, 1930, in Bonne Terre, to the late Charles and Margie (LaBrot) Rhodes. Jim and his wife Mary Lou owned and operated Rhodes Small Engine Repair business for over 20 years. He was also a member of the Esther Methodist...
Laquita Mcculloch
Feb 18, 2018
Laquita McCulloch, 85, of Desloge, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis. She was born January 2, 1933 in Bee Branch, AR, to the late H.H. and Glenna (Halbrook) Guiling. Laquita graduated from Diehlstadt High School and continued her education at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro with a degree in teaching. She later graduated...
Ivan Leon Eaton, Sr.
Feb 16, 2018
Ivan “Leon” Eaton, Sr., 88, of Bonne Terre passed away February 16, 2018. He was born March 25, 1929 in Bonne Terre to the late Irvin Wesley Eaton and Elsie Myrtine (Richardson) Eaton. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Anna (Nelson) Eaton; two brothers, Irvin Leroy (infant) and Olan Wayne Eaton.
Survived by his children, Elaine Ann...
Jimmy Dale Young
Feb 15, 2018
Jimmy Dale Young, 78, of Farmington passed away February 15, 2019 at his residence. He was born January 16, 1941 in Holcomb, MO to the late Frances Harvey and Vergie Mae (Stricker) Young. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Mary Watson. Jimmy loved to spend his time fishing with his good friends and was an avid bowler.
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Anita Luella Patt
Feb 15, 2018
Anita Louella Patt, passed away late Thursday morning, February 15, 2018, at Farmington Presbyterian Manor, at the age of 90 years, 9 months & 24 days. Anita was born on April 21, 1927, in Farmington, & was the daughter of John Conrad Goetz (deceased March 4, 1976) and Ella Elizabeth 'Revoir' Goetz (deceased Nov. 11, 1985).
Anita was a member...
Robert "Bob" Arenz
Feb 15, 2018
Robert Ray “Bob” Arenz, 89, of Ellisville passed away February 15, 2018. He was born June 8, 1928 in Bonne Terre to the late Rev. Ray and Adelphia (Thurman) Arenz. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Katherine in infancy from his first marriage and one step-son, Richard Burton.
Bob served as a volunteer firefighter in Bonne Terre...
Shirley Wills
Feb 14, 2018
Shirley Wills, 83, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She was born Monday, September 17, 1934 in Flat River to the late Clarence and Opal (Flemming) Moore. Shirley was a graduate of Esther High school, taught Sunday school at Leadington Free Will Baptist church for many years where she was a member, and...
Shirley Jean Martin
Feb 14, 2018
Mrs. Shirley Martin passed away Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, at the age of 82 years, 4 months & 21 days. Shirley was born Sept. 23, 1935, in Doe Run & was the daugher of Harvey Hampton & Elizabeth 'Bainter' Hampton. Also preceding-in-death were: a son, David Martin, 2 sisters - Geneva Jones & Margie Wells....
Blondell Kearns
Feb 13, 2018
Blondell Kearns, 90, of Bonne Terre, passed away February 13, 2018 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. She was born August 1, 1927, in Sikes, LA, to the late Allen and Bertha Jane (Willis) Erskine. Blondell was of Southern Baptist Faith, a member of the Eastern Star in Ironton, and she loved playing bridge and gardening.
She was...
Frederick Charles White, Sr.
Feb 10, 2018
Mr. Frederick Charles White, Sr., of Fredericktown, passed away late Saturday night, February 10, 2018, at Parkland Health Center, Farmington, at the age of 87 years and 8 days. Fred was born February 3, 1931, in Brooklyn, New York, and was the son of Elmer and Elizabeth White. Also preceding-in-death were: a daughter, Constance Lynn Foster and a son-in-law, Arnold...
Viola M. Blackwell
Feb 8, 2018
Viola Mae Blackwell, 84, of Bonne Terre passed away February 8, 2018 at St. Joe Manor. She was born April 16, 1933 in Dixon, MO. Viola loved music and sang with the Lester Family in the early 50’s. She also enjoyed making dolls and was an accomplished milliner.
She was preceded in death by her father, George Hutson; mother and...
