Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Zeita Belle Brewer
Sep 5, 2020
Zeita Belle (Tongay) Brewer, age 73, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020, at Parkland Health Center. She was born on April 14, 1947 in Bonne Terre. Zeita was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Mildred (Wurst) Tongay, first husband Donald R. Brenneke Sr., second husband Danny Brewer Sr. and her son Donald R. Brenneke Jr., a...
Jerry Umfleet
Sep 5, 2020
Jerry Lee Umfleet of Desloge, Missouri, was born on April 16, 1939, in Esther, Missouri, a son of the late Noah Umfleet and the late Hazel (Kennon) Umfleet. Jerry departed this life on Saturday, September 5, 2020, at his residence, having reached the age of eighty-one years, four months and twenty days.
In addition to his father and mother,...
Loyd Pruitt
Sep 5, 2020
Loyd Pruitt, 69, of Irondale, passed away September 5, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born December 2, 1950, in Bonne Terre to the late William “Bill” and Cletus Belle (Cain) Pruitt. Loyd managed Carlyon’s Auto Parts for 44 years and enjoyed working in the yard, cleaning his cars, and going to flea markets.
He...
Cecil E. Barron Sr.
Sep 5, 2020
Cecil E. Barron Sr., age 82, of Desloge, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020, at his residence. He was born on October 6, 1937 in Perry Township. Cecil was preceded in death by his parents Walter Francis and Della May (Burns) Barron as well as six brothers Wyman, Orville, Henry, Gene, Clarence “Smiley”, Firmin and two sisters Mary Wisdom and...
Ivory Bernard Garrison
Sep 2, 2020
Ivory Bernard Garrison, age 55, of Farmington, passed away September 2, 2020. He was born on August 30, 1965, in St. Louis to the late Frank and Melba (Perry) Garrison. Ivory was educated in the Normandy School District and later attended Job Corps where he took up upholstery. He was a member of Parkland Chapel Church.
In addition to his...
Norma Lee Tuggle
Sep 1, 2020
Norma Lee Tuggle, age 79 passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at her home in Farmington, Missouri. She was born on July 9, 1941 in Fredericktown, Missouri, a daughter of Oscar Hardine and Elma Eilene (Rehkop) Harper. She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Thomas Harper. Those surviving include: one daughter & son-in-law – Debra...
John Cleveland
Sep 1, 2020
John Cleveland, 77, of Festus, passed away peacefully, September 2020 at his home. He was born September 23, 1943, in Dearborn, Michigan, to the late Morris and Audrey (Woolford) Cleveland. John served his country in the United States Army and was a lifetime member of the VFW and American Legion #253 Honor Guard. John was a teacher and coach for...
Roberta (Ringo) Thompson
Sep 1, 2020
Roberta (Ringo) Collins Thompson of Ironton, Missouri passed away on September 1, 2020 in Pilot Knob, Missouri at the age of 98 years. She was born August 4, 1922 in Ironton, Missouri the daughter of Malcolm Price and Hester Jane (Rudy) Ringo. Roberta was married to Albert "Al" Collins in 1941 and he preceded her in death in 1955. In...
Tim Alcorn
Sep 1, 2020
Tim Alcorn, 79, of Leadwood, passed away September 1, 2020, at the Baptist Home Nursing Center in Ironton. He was born September 16, 1940, in Leadwood, to the late Harold Sr. and Golden Marie (Logan) Alcorn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Sr. and Golden, and four brothers, Gordon Bernard, Harold Henry Jr. (Herb), Michael Oliver...
Edward Milburn Kimble
Aug 30, 2020
Edward Milburn Kimble, age 87 of Shiloh, Illinois passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at the NHC Healthcare in Desloge, Missouri. He was born on December 13, 1932 in Tyronza, Arkansas, a son of Earnest and Myrtle (Harris) Kimble. On April 26, 1969 in St. Louis, Missouri he was united in marriage to Martha Jane Williams who preceded him...
Richard M Woods
Aug 30, 2020
Richard M. Woods, Jr. age 74, of Bonne Terre passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 1, 1946 to the late Richard M. and Marcella Mae (Lawson) Woods Sr. in Washington County, Missouri. Richard proudly served our country in The United States Army during Vietnam. Richard owned and operated his own plumbing company. He...
Jim Davis
Aug 29, 2020
James "Jim" Bailey Davis, age 83, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020, at his residence. He was born on Saturday, April 10, 1937, in Rivermines. He was a member of First Baptist Church of DeLassus, The Gideons International and the V.F.W. Post 5896 in Farmington. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army where he retired...
Ruby Geraldine Armbruster
Aug 26, 2020
Ruby Geraldine (Kennedy) Armbruster, age 92, of Ste. Genevieve, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at her residence. Ruby was born October 3, 1927 in Centerville, Missouri to the late John Frank and Neoma (Barton) Kennedy.
In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, James Glenwood Armbruster; sons, Leroy Armbruster and Allen Ray Armbruster; brother,...
Milton Anthony Pointer
Aug 25, 2020
Milton Anthony Pointer, age 100 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at the Madison Medical Center in Fredericktown. He was born on July 10, 1920 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of Anthony and Lena (Jost) Pointer. On January 13, 1945 in St. Louis he was united in marriage to Eileen Catherine Wopelhorst, she preceded him...
Henry "Bud" Bomar Iii
Aug 25, 2020
Henry G. “Bud” Bomar III, 57, of Farmington passed away August 25, 2020. He was born October 14, 1962 in Yakota Air Force Base, Japan. Bud enjoyed wood working in his spare time.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Donna (Paulson) Bomar; maternal grandparents, Hulda and Harold Wallich; paternal grandparents, Mary and H.G. Bomar, Sr.
Bud is survived...
Verneil Nations
Aug 24, 2020
Amazing times of Verneil Mae (Conway) Nations, born May 1, 1934 to August 24, 2020. Life is as a vapor, that appears a little while, then vanishes away. Verneil……AKA Flash, was an incredible person, and had a god given talent of playing piano. She listened to broken hearts and mended thoughts. She loved the outdoors, flowers and birds, camping at...
John Michael Gercis
Aug 24, 2020
John Michael Gercis, 67, of Farmington passed away August 24, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He was born September 13, 1952 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. John loved fishing and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nick Joseph Gercis and Pearl Josephine (Leeper) Gercis; daughter, LaDina Smith; sister, Mary Gercis.
John is survived...
Mary Lou Ward
Aug 21, 2020
Mary Lou Ward, age 87 passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 at her home in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on April 22, 1933 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Edward and Alta (Head) Davidson. On August 25, 1950 in Poplar Bluff she was united in marriage to Charles Ray Ward, he precedes her in death; also preceding her is...
Sandra Gallaher
Aug 21, 2020
Sandra Ruth “Sandy” Gallaher, 71, of Farmington traveled from this world on August 21, 2020 into the waiting open arms of Jesus Christ, her Personal Savior. Sandy was born November 7, 1948 in St. Louis to Carl Williams and the late Jean (Tipsword) Williams.
She leaves behind to mourn, her husband, Harold Gallaher; father, Carl Williams; children, Ryan (Stacey) Hitchings...
Opal "Kayo" Lucille Medley
Aug 21, 2020
Opal Medley Opal Lucille “Kayo” Medley, passed away August 21, 2020 at ClaRu DeVille Nursing Home in Fredericktown. She was born June 25, 1931 in Knob Lick to the late Monroe Jabo and Opal (Cantor) Kinney. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Wesley Medley; grandson, Bryan Phillip Medley; 3 brothers, Leroy, James, and David Kinney; 2...
