Obituaries

Jan 27, 2018

            Roger Penberthy, 70, of Park Hills, passed away January 27, 2018, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.  He was born August 2, 1947, in Elvins, to the late Delmar Penberthy and Doris Jean (Hall) Lee.  Roger was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills and Senior Bowling League in Farmington.  He worked 50 years at Boeing...

Jan 26, 2018

            Bob Robinson, 77, of Desloge, passed away January 26, 2018, at Parkland South in Farmington.  He was born December 12, 1940 in Desloge, to the late Joseph and Anna (Burns) Robinson.  Bob was a member of the Leadington Free Will Baptist Church, Elvins Ionic Masonic Lodge #154.  He was a devoted husband, father and loved going fishing.  Bob was...

Jan 26, 2018

Warren “Henry” Elser, Sr., of Bismarck, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018 at his home. He was born Sunday, July 7, 1940 in Iron Mountain Lake to the late Martin Jesse Elser and Effie (Laird) Morris. Also preceding him in death are two sisters and three brothers. Henry enjoyed drinking beer and fishing.

 

Henry is survived by his wife...

Jan 26, 2018

Mary Wruck, 69, of French Village, passed away January 26, 2018, at Camelot Nursing and Rehab Center in Farmington.  She was born October 27, 1948, in Evanston, IL, to the late Arthur Leland and Selma (Harrell) Vincent.  Mary was a Registered Nurse in the OB Department at Mineral Area Hospital for 18 years.

She is preceded in death by her...

Jan 26, 2018

           Esther Frazer, 70, of Park Hills, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018 at Country Meadows. She was born Friday, October 21, 1947 in St. Francois County to the late Zeno and Norma (Welch) Leftridge. Esther enjoyed painting landscapes and rural scenery, getting much of her inspiration from the long drives in the country that she was fond of taking....

Jan 25, 2018

Mrs. Anna Mae 'Denman' Wampler passed away at her Farmington residence late Thursday morning, January 25, 2018, at the age of 91 years, 7 months & 27 days. Anna Mae was born on May 28, 1926, in Delassus, MO., & was the daughter of Charles Mathias Denman and Flora Belle 'Ward' Denman. Also preceding in death were: her husband, Emmett...

Jan 24, 2018

            Pearl Cox, 87 of Bonne Terre, passed away January 24, 2018, at Scenic View Nursing Home in Herculaneum. She was born November 22, 1930, in Redford, to the late Earl Guy and Imo Doll (Chitwood) Pogue. Pearl was a member of the Esther Baptist Church and was very active, in earlier years, working several positions within the church. She was...

Jan 22, 2018

Jan 22, 2018

Mr. John William Pigg passed away late Monday afternoon, January 22, 2018, at Farmington Presbyterian Manor at the age of 82 years, 1 month & 2 days. John was born on December 20, 1935, in Farmington, and was the son of William M. Pigg (dec'd 1979) and Mary Imogene 'Klob' Pigg (dec'd 1997). Also preceding in death were: his wife,...

Jan 21, 2018

            Lelia Rowe, 104, of Farmington, passed away, Sunday, January 21, 2018, at Camelot Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born January 24, 1913 in Marquand, to the late Jesse and Margaret Ann (Hansen) Rhodes. Lelia was a member of the Esther United Methodist Church. She worked as a checker at I.G.A. grocery store. Lelia loved to cook and her family...

Jan 20, 2018

Mr. Edward Duane Doughty passed away at his residence early Saturday morning, January 20, 2018, at the age of 62 years, 11 months & 29 days. Ed was born on January 21, 1955, in Bonne Terre and was the son of Donna F. 'Baughn' Doughty White and the late Donald E. Doughty (dec'd Nov. 6, 2005).

Ed was the former...

Jan 20, 2018

Mr. Glen A. Penfield, Sr., passed away late Saturday night at his rural Farmington residence at the age of 80 years, 9 months & 22 days. Glen was born on March 28, 1937, in Bridgeton, New Jersey, and was the son of the late William Glen Penfield (dec'd April 24, 1999) & Hannah 'Griffith' Penfield (dec'd Aug. 31, 2009).

Glen...

Jan 20, 2018

            Rosemary G. Griffard, 87, passed away January 20, 2018 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on May 4, 1930 in Desloge to the late Mark Kenrick and Mary Elva (Boyer) Griffard.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. She was a member of the...

Jan 18, 2018

            Carla Nicholson, 64, of Desloge, passed away January 18, 2018 at Parkland Health Center North in Bonne Terre. She was born July 25, 1953, in St. Louis, to the late Chester and Lillian Katheryn “Sis” (Kennedy) Hammers. Carla worked for St. Francois County’s Collectors Office for 16 years. She was a loving wife of 47 years, mother, grandmother and loved...

Jan 18, 2018

Dorothy “Dottie” Harttung, 90, of Farmington, passed away January 18, 2018 at NHC Healthcare in Desloge surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on October 14, 1927 in Whites Creek, TN. to the late Searcy and Selma (Stenberg) Capps.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Harttung; sister, Gladys Ballard; two brothers,...

Jan 16, 2018

Timothy Joe Glaze, 47, of Bonne Terre passed away January 16, 2018. He was born March 18, 1970 in Crystal City. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church of East Bonne Terre. Timothy proudly served his country in the United States Navy, aboard the USS Ranger, during the Gulf War. He enjoyed being outdoors and loved to ride...

Jan 16, 2018

            Billy Lewis, 73, of Leadwood, passed away January 16, 2018, at Mercy Jefferson in Crystal City. He was born June 30, 1944, in Leadwood, to the late Ben and Marie (England) Lewis. Billy was a member of the Leadwood Fire Department for 56 years and a Board Member from the year 2000 until present.  

            He was preceded in death...

Jan 15, 2018

Rosa Leora “Rosalie” Francis, 88, of Cape Girardeau passed away January 15, 2018 at the Lutheran Home Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau. She was born April 20, 1929 in Bonne Terre. Rosalie was a member of Grace United Methodist Church of Cape Girardeau, United Methodist Women, Oakcrest Garden Club, of which she served as President, PEO, MSTA and also delivered...

Jan 15, 2018

            Leonard Roe, 85, of Bonne Terre, passed away January 15, 2018 in Foristell. He was born December 28, 1932, in Qulin, MO., to the late Jack and Ruth (Carroll) Roe. He was a member of the Open Arms Full Gospel Church in Desloge. Leonard loved gardening, yard work and taking care of animals.  Leonard proudly served his country in the...

Jan 14, 2018

Charles Swindle, 85, of Bonne Terre passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018 at his home. He left behind a wife, Linda of 32 years, two step-daughters, four nieces and one nephew.

Charles served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a talented musician and was employed as a senior engineer with McDonnell Douglas for...