Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Larry Neil Ransom
Nov 24, 2017
Mr. Larry Neil Ransom passed away Friday evening, Nov. 24, 2017, at St. John's Mercy Hospital in St. Louis County, at the age of 75 years, 4 months & 11 days. Larry was the son of John P. Ransom and Ruby E. 'Ball' Ransom & born in Esther, Missouri, on July 13, 1942. Also preceding in death was a brother,...
Bernice Ann Spangler
Nov 24, 2017
Mrs. Bernice Ann (Strange) Spangler was born to the union of James and Hannah (Buckley) Strange, December 20, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri. Bernice entered into rest on November 24, 2017, at the age of 81 years, 11 months and 4 days. She is preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Jack Leonard Spangler.
Bernice was an avid...
Rosemary Cash
Nov 23, 2017
Rosemary F. Cash, 92, of Bonne Terre, formerly of St. Louis passed away November 23, 2017 at St. Joe Manor. She was born September 6, 1925 in Bonne Terre. Rosemary was a member of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis where she was very active in the church for several years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lexie...
Larry Gregory
Nov 20, 2017
Larry Gregory, 74, of Farmington, passed away November 20, 2017, at his residence. He was born October 4, 1943, in St. Louis, to the late Troy and Emma (Farmer) Gregory. Larry served his country in the United States Army, and later became a Business Rep for Carpenters Union Local #2214 in Festus. He was a member of the Solid Rock...
Sherry Neeley
Nov 16, 2017
Sherry Neeley, 55, of Desloge, passed away November 16, 2017, at home. She was born January 28, 1962, in Bonne Terre, to the late Boyce and Lou Ella “Sue” (Waller) Thrasher. Sherry was a loving wife, mother and especially grandmother.
She is survived by her husband, Rick Neeley; three children, Ricky Neeley II, Katty Lotz and husband Brian, Brittany...
Linda Rector
Nov 16, 2017
Linda Jean Rector, 68, of Bonne Terre passed away November 16, 2017 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. Linda was born November 23, 1948 in St. Louis. She was of the Jehovah Witness faith and enjoyed oil painting and making crafts.
Linda was preceded in death by her father, James Edward McCoy and husband, Lawrence Rector.
Linda is...
Mabel E. Eaves
Nov 14, 2017
Mrs. Mabel E. 'Graham' Eaves passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, in St. Louis, at the age of 93 years, 8 months & 24 days. Mabel was born Feb. 20, 1924, in Libertyville, and was the daughter of Raymond C. Graham and Antonia Elizabeth 'Detring' Graham. Also preceding in death were: 5-year old daughter, Beverly Ann...
Earl Oliver Robertson
Nov 13, 2017
Earl Oliver Robertson, 99, of French Village passed away November 13, 2017 at his residence. He was born October 16, 1918 in Delong, Illinois.
Earl was a United States Navy WW II Veteran, he was stationed with the USS Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Earl was transferred to the USS Vestal and then to the USS Lowndes where...
Joshua Harvell
Nov 12, 2017
Joshua Harvell, 31, of Farmington, passed away November 12, 2017. He was born December 10, 1985, in St. Louis, to Kevin Smith and Angie Harvell. He loved his children very much and enjoyed fishing with his little brother and spending time with his sisters.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Norman Harvell, Sr.
Joshua...
Rick Pence
Nov 11, 2017
Rick Pence, 57, of Bonne Terre passed away November 11, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 22, 1959 in St. Louis to Albert “Abby” E. and Carol Lee (Miller) Kohut. He was a member of the New Life Assembly of God Church. Rick was very active in his church where he went...
Mary Lou Rosener
Nov 11, 2017
Mary Lou Rosener, 80, of Park Hills passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Mercy Jefferson Festus. She was born on January 31, 1937 in Elvins to the late Lindell and Ruth (King) Kaiser. Mary Lou was a member of the Hurryville Free Will Baptist Church in Farmington. She enjoyed sewing and reading novels.
In addition to her parents, she...
Anna L. Pettus
Nov 9, 2017
Anna Pettus, 99 of Desloge, passed away November 9, 2017, at Country Meadows Nursing Home in Park Hills. She was born November 1, 1918, in Sligo Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Minnie (Helms) Ferrell; husband, Olin Ted Pettus; daughter, Madonna Warren; two brothers, Raymond and Nobel Ferrell; two sisters, Bonnie Pettus and Madge Rawlins. ...
Betty Josephine Brewer
Nov 9, 2017
Ms. Elizabeth (Betty) "Toe" Josephine 'Conrad' Brewer passed away early Thursday morning, November 9, 2017, at Farmington Presbyterian Manor at the age of 77 years, 2 months & 12 days. Betty was born on August 27, 1940, in Farmington, and was the daughter of Theodore Roosevelt Conrad (Deceased Nov. 10, 1973) & Genevieve Alberta 'Ballard' Conrad (Deceased Nov. 12, 1993)....
Davalee Bohnenkamp
Nov 8, 2017
Davalee Bohnenkamp died peacefully after an extended battle with dementia on November 8, 2017, at Parc Provence in Creve Coeur, MO. She was 91.
Davalee was born in Flat River, MO on December 5, 1925 to Sylvia and James Robert, Sr. Pettus. She graduated Desloge high school, attended Mineral Area College, and married Marvin H. Bohnenkamp, DDS, with whom she...
David Bowyer
Nov 7, 2017
George David Bowyer, 69, of Bonne Terre passed away November 7, 2017. He was born October 7, 1948 in Bonne Terre to the late Elvis “Cotton” and Willadean (Winch) Bowyer. Also preceding him in death were two grandchildren. David was a member of Boilermakers Local #27. He was also known as a longtime talented musician in the area.
David is...
Dora L. Wilson
Nov 6, 2017
Dora Lee Wilson, 85, of Terre Du Lac passed away November 6, 2017. She was born April 22, 1932 in Mickel Switch, Arkansas. Dora was a member of the Church of Christ in Bonne Terre and also volunteered at Parkland Hospital in Bonne Terre for 10 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Esther (Spainhour) Tharp;...
Betty Oshia
Nov 1, 2017
Betty Christine Oshia, 85, of Bonne Terre passed away November 1, 2017 at St. Joe Manor. She was born December 5, 1931 in Bonne Terre. Betty was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Bonne Terre.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Firman and Christine (Rosener) Pettus; first husband, Joe Clark; second husband, Harold Oshia; daughter, Rita...
Jean Lee
Oct 31, 2017
Doris Jean Lee, 89, of Elvins, passed away October 31, 2017, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born January 21, 1928, in Elvins, to the late Arch and Lucy (Sweeny) Hall. She was a member of the Abundant Life Family Church in Farmington.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Lee; son, Michael...
Martha Allene Spurgeon
Oct 31, 2017
Miss Martha Allene Spurgeon passed away Tuesday morning, October 31, 2017, at St. Louis University Hospital, in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 100 years & 13 days. Martha was the daughter of the late John Thomas Spurgeon and Lela Frances 'McClintock' Spurgeon, and was born in Farmington, on October 18, 1917.
Martha was a member of the Church...
Maryann D. Mccoy
Oct 30, 2017
Maryann Dorothy McCoy, 74, of Bonne Terre passed away October 30, 2017. She was born April 28, 1943 in St. Louis to the late Elmer and Theresa (Switerski) Mennemeyer. Also preceding her in death was her husband, William S. McCoy; one grandson; and brother, Robert Mennemeyer.
Maryann is survived by five children, Ron (Tina) McCoy, Terri McCoy, Maryann (Richard) Pyeatt,...
