Obituaries

Feb 6, 2018

Mary Marie (McMullin) Clark, 100, of Bonne Terre passed away February 6, 2018, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born July 25, 1917, in Reynolds County, MO.

She was preceded in death by her parents Samuel and Elizabeth (Sutterfield) McMullin; husband, Melvin Clark; three sons, Leroy Davis, Charles Davis and Thomas Davis.

Marie is survived by one son,...

Feb 3, 2018

Vivian Devine, 79, of Salem, formerly of Park Hills, passed away Saturday February 3, 2018 at Salem Memorial District Hospital. She was born February 14, 1938 in Alton, IL to the late Charles and Golda (Stephens) Davis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Reuben Devine; grandson, Joshua D. Sheppard; brothers, Carl Davis, Arnold Davis, Dean Davis, and...

Feb 1, 2018

         

            Tina Cowley, 56, of Park Hills passed away at her residence on February 1, 2018. She was born November 16, 1961, to the late Bill Barron and Patricia (Pyatt) Barron Woods. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Justin Stokes and niece Jessica Barron. Tina enjoyed quilting and was an avid reader. She...

Feb 1, 2018

Donald Ray Hanners, 87, of Terre Du Lac passed away February 1, 2018 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. He was born August 17, 1930 in St. Louis. He was a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia, and was a scholarship football player, playing for Don Faurot and participated in the 1949 Gator Bowl.  He coached and taught at several Missouri...

Jan 30, 2018

Jerry Lee Mahurin, 84, of Desloge passed away January 30, 2018. He was born June 28, 1933 in Weingarten, MO to the late Elvie and Etta Mae Mahurin. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Wanda Mahurin; infant son; brothers, Pat and Sam Mahurin; sister, Edna Cross.

Jerry is survived by three children, Jerry W. Mahurin of...

Jan 29, 2018

            David Welch, 42, of Bonne Terre, passed away, January 29, 2018 at Missouri Baptist in St. Louis. He was born June 21, 1975, in a U.S. Army Hospital in Okinawa, Chatan-son, Japan, to Charles Edward and Eliza (Blea) Welch. David attended The Bridge Community Church, he was a devoted father and hero to his son Ethan. He loved spending time...

Jan 29, 2018

            Bill Link, 65, of Park Hills, passed away January 29, 2018. He was born January 4, 1953, in Bonne Terre, to Dallas Link and the late Nelma “Maxine” (Hall) Link. Bill was a Registered Nurse for over 30 years, a member of Masonic Lodge #598 in Leadwood, Amvets Post #113, and Shriners.

 

            He is survived by two daughters, Julie...

Jan 28, 2018

Mrs. Wilma Hanson passed away late Sunday night, January 28, 2018, at the Scenic View Nursing Home, in Herculaneum, Missouri, at the age of 84 years and 9 days. Wilma was born on January 19, 1934, in Annapolis, MO., to Roy A. Sherrill and Lela C. 'Ruble' Sherrill. Also preceding in death were: her 3 husbands, Bill Hanson, James Elders...

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...