Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
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...
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...
