Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Terry William Black
Dec 15, 2017
Mr. Terry William Black, passed away early Saturday morning, December 16, 2017, at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 71 years, 9 months & 20 days. Terry was born on February 26, 1946, in Bonne Terre, Missouri and was the son of the late William Henry Black (dec'd May 11, 1995)...
Harold Weiss
Dec 13, 2017
Harold Weiss, 94, of Farmington, passed away December 13, 2017, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. He was born June 5, 1923 in Elvins, to the late Adam and Debbie (Murray) Weiss. Harold was a member of the United Methodist Church in Desloge.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Adam “Junior’ Weiss.
Harold is...
Gearld Kim
Dec 12, 2017
Gearld A. Kim, 76, of Bonne Terre passed away December 12, 2017. He was born September 7, 1941 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. He was a member of the East Bonne Terre Baptist Church and Samaritan Masonic Lodge #424. Gearld enjoyed going camping, riding motorcycles and loved old cars.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andy and Mary (Schmidt)...
Richard V. Backlin
Dec 11, 2017
Richard V. Backlin, 73, of Bonne Terre passed away December 11, 2017 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born April 24, 1944 in South Holland, Illinois. Richard retired as Chief of Police for the Calumet City, Illinois Police Department. He then worked as the Housing Manager at Mineral Area College, from which he also retired. He...
Cindy Smith
Dec 9, 2017
Cindy Smith, age 59, of Bonne Terre passed away December 9, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 8, 1958 in Bonne Terre. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Joe Johnson; sister, Terri Wells; infant brother, Kent Johnson.
Cindy was an English Teacher at the North County Middle School.
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Jerry D. Vent
Dec 6, 2017
Jerry Dee Vent, 58, of Terre Du Lac passed away December 6, 2017. He was born April 6, 1959 in St. Louis. He was a loving husband, grandfather and baby brother who will be remembered for his heart of gold.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Maxine (Leffler) Diaz and wife, Barbara Jean (Jones) Vent.
Jerry is...
Nancy Ziegler
Dec 6, 2017
Nancy Ziegler, 73, of Terre Du Lac passed away December 6, 2017. She was born September 29, 1944 in Chattanooga, TN. She was a member of the East Bonne Terre Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Mary Francis (Zachry) Baker; three sons, Steve “Chachi” Ziegler, Jeff Ziegler and Zane Ziegler; sister, Barbara Baker.
Nancy...
Thelma Louise Bohs
Dec 5, 2017
Mrs. Thelma Louise 'Dickey' Bohs passed away late Tuesday morning, December 5, 2017, Farmington Presbyterian Manor residence at the age of 101 years, 3 months & 28 days. Thelma was born on August 7, 1916, in Farmington, and was the daughter of Clarence Fideler Dickey and Sarah Oletha 'Coffel' Dickey. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, George Henry Bohs (2000); a...
Artie L. Detring
Dec 5, 2017
Artie L. Detring passed away Tuesday night, December 5, 2017, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus, Missouri, at the age of 81 years & 4 days. Artie was born on December 1, 1936, at Fort Douglas, Arkansas, and was the daughter of Homer Stone and Leva 'Terry' Stone. Also preceding in death was a brother, Noble Stone.
Artie was a...
Lauren Elizabeth Scism
Dec 3, 2017
"He will wipe away every tear, from their eyes, and death shall be no more. Neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain. For the former things have passed away." Revelation 21:4
Lauren Elizabeth Scism, 27, departed from this world to reunite with Our Heavenly Father on December 3, 2017. Lauren was born February 15, 1990, in Festus, MO....
Bette Songer
Dec 2, 2017
Bette Jean (McWilliams) Songer, of Park Hills passed away December 2, 2017 at her daughter’s residence in Goose Creek, SC at the age of 89. Bette was born March 24, 1928 in Esther, MO to the late Leo McWilliams and Blanche (Kennon) McWilliams. She was preceded in death by her ex-husband, Albert L. Marler; longtime companion, Arlie Songer and dear...
Clarence "Smiley" Barron
Dec 1, 2017
Smiley Barron, 89, of Park Hills, passed away December 1, 2017 at Country Meadows surrounded by his family. He was born August 5, 1928, to the late Walter Francis and Della May (Burns) Barron. Smiley was also preceded in death by his wife, Helen Bernice (Barron) Barron; brothers, Orville, Wyman and Henry Barron; half-brother, Firmin Barron; sisters, Mary Wisdom and...
Diana Means
Nov 29, 2017
Diana Means, 63, of Park Hills, passed away, November 29, 2017 at her residence. She was born April 30, 1954 in St. Louis, to the late Raymond Otis and Geneva (Vandergriff) Pyatt. Diana graduated from Central High School and before retiring, she worked for Quest Diagnostic Lab in Pathology. She spent most of her time with friends and family antiquing,...
Ermalee Dunlap
Nov 27, 2017
Ermalee Elnora Dunlap, of Leadwood, passed away November 27, 2017, in Ava, Missouri, at the age of 90. She was born to the late Roy Banks and Maude (Turner) Banks on June 25, 1927. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carl "Tug" Dunlap; and great-great-grandson, Cash Lee.
Erma was an active...
Philip Mccaulla
Nov 27, 2017
Philip McCaulla, 62, of Cumming, GA, passed away November 27, 2017 at his residence. He was born February 14, 1955, in Mount Vernon, OH, to the late James and Reta (Trower) McCaulla. Philip was a friend to everyone and never met a stranger.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother in infancy.
Philip is...
Edward Burnell Price
Nov 27, 2017
Mr. Edward Burnell Price passed away at his Farmington residence Monday afternoon, November 27, 2017, at the age of 94 years, 8 months & 17 days. Edward was born on March 10, 1923, in Redford, Missouri, and was the son of Charley Walter Price and Sallie 'Russell' Price.
Edward was a retired Mechanic for McCabe-Powers Body Co., and a...
Sharon Kay Hankins
Nov 26, 2017
Miss Sharon Kay Hankins passed away early Sunday morning, November 26, 2017, at her St. Francois Manor residence at the age of 57 years, 11 months & 4 days. Sharon was born on December 22, 1959, in St. Louis, MO., & was the daughter of Bonnie Jo 'Cook' Hankins, and the late Arnold D. Hankins (dec'd 2006). A child of...
Mark Kelly
Nov 26, 2017
Mark Kelly, 55, of Bonne Terre, passed away November 26, 2017 at his home. He was born February 16, 1962, in Farmington, to the late Walter and Mary (Hackworth) Kelly. Mark was an avid horseman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Desloge VFW.
He was preceded in death by parents; daughter, Chelsie Kelly; three...
Sadie Bible
Nov 25, 2017
Sadie Bible, 79, of Desloge, passed away November 25, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 14, 1938 in Knob Lick to the late Everett and Lora (Moore) Marshall. She was an avid reader and loved shopping for antiques. Sadie was a member of the Gospel Light Free Will Baptist Church.
In...
Sidney Joseph Bloom, Sr.
Nov 25, 2017
Mr. Sidney J. Bloom, Sr., of Avon, Missouri, was born January 13, 1938, at Avon, in Ste. Genevieve County, MO., a son to the late Ted Charlie Bloom and Lena Leotta (Adams) Bloom. On March 8, 1975, Sid was united in marriage to Carol A. Barwick and they shared nearly 43 years together.
Sid went home to be with his...
