Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Randy Prewitt, Sr.
Oct 15, 2017
Randy Dean Prewitt, Sr., 67 of Bonne Terre passed away October 15, 2017 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born September 3, 1950 in St. Louis to the late William S. Prewitt, Sr. and Dorothy (Whiteside) Prewitt. Randy was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church in Bonne Terre. He was a member of the...
Delores M. Crockett
Oct 14, 2017
Delores Crockett, 74, of Bonne Terre passed away October 14, 2017 at Country Meadows Nursing Home. She was born on January 13, 1943 in Freedom, Oklahoma to the late Jason and Iola (VanPelt) Welty. Delores had the blessing of sharing her birthday with her daughters, Amy and Keri. This made for a very special celebration every year. In addition to...
Kevin Briley
Oct 13, 2017
Kevin Briley, 45, of Ste. Genevieve passed away October 13, 2017. Kevin was born on April 14, 1972 in St. Louis. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Clyde and Goldie Briley; maternal grandparents, Kermit and Virginia Stephens.
Kevin is survived by his parents, Joe E. Briley and wife Cynthia; mother, Suzanne (Pressley) Briley; son, John Briley;...
Donald Raymond Dehner, Sr.
Oct 13, 2017
Mr. Donald Raymond Dehner, Sr., passed away at his residence Friday morning, October 13, 2017, at the age of 84 years, 2 months & 10 days. Donald was born on August 3, 1933, in St. Louis, MO., & was the son of Lawrence and Fernie 'Boomershiner' Dehner.
Donald was a US Army Veteran, Farmer & Construction Worker.
Survivors include: his...
Jerry Odom
Oct 12, 2017
Jerry Wayne Odom, 74, of Bonne Terre passed away October 12, 2017. He was born August 14, 1943 in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late Homer and Hallie (Turner) Odom. He was also preceded in death by several siblings. Jerry raced stock cars for many years and was known to always lend a helping hand to anyone in need.
Jerry is...
Dr. Don Vanherck
Oct 9, 2017
Don VanHerck, 82 of Bismarck, passed away October 9, 2017 at Barnes Jewish North in St. Louis. He was born August 17, 1935, in Bismarck, to the late Theodore August and Grace Diantha (Keay) VanHerck. Don was only 16 years old when he took his first solo flight and received his pilot’s license on his 17th Birthday. He enjoyed wood...
Ted Irvan Byington
Oct 8, 2017
Ted Irvan Byington, 63, of Bonne Terre passed away October 8, 2017. He was born August 20, 1954 in Witchita, Kansas. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Ted enjoyed playing the guitar and listening to music.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Mary (Dixon) Byington and all of his sibling.
Ted is...
Hubert L Morris, Sr.
Oct 5, 2017
Hubert Morris, Sr., 92, of Bonne Terre passed away October 5, 2017 at NHC Healthcare. He was born on January 19, 1925 in Bonne Terre to the late Roscoe P. and Laura (Dodson) Morris, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Rickie Heth; brother, Roscoe P. Morris, Jr.; sister, Fern Morris.
Hubert was...
Carolyn Allen
Oct 5, 2017
Mrs. Carolyn Allen passed away Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, at The Arbors at Maplebrook, in Farmington, at the age of 81 years, 11 months & 27 days. Carolyn was the daughter of Casper Edward Gibson (Dec'd Feb. 1, 1979), and Ethel M. 'Wann' Gibson (Dec'd Apr. 14, 1970). Carolyn was born Oct. 8, 1935, at Stono Mountain, MO., and was...
Norma Jean Singleton
Oct 4, 2017
Norma Jean Singleton, 86, of Bonne Terre passed away October 4, 2017 at St. Joe Manor. She was born September 11, 1931 in Bonne Terre. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #6883 Ladies Auxiliary of Bonne Terre. She enjoyed traveling and games of chance, especially Bingo.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Les and Mary...
Cecilia Colleps
Oct 4, 2017
Cecilia Marie Colleps, 64, of Farmington passed away October 4, 2017 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. She was born December 27, 1952 in St. Louis. She was a member of Three Rivers Baptist Church. Cecilia was a very loving lady that everyone considered their mother.
She was preceded in death by her father, Cleveland Morrison Turner; mother, Mary Virginia...
Valerie Rose Hall
Oct 4, 2017
Valerie Hall was born directly in to God’s Loving Arms on October 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Lorraine Hall.
She is survived by her mom, Laura Dunlap; siblings, Deseray and Devan Dunlap; grandmother, Sue Rogers; grandfather, Robin Hall. She will be loved and cherished for eternity by the Hall Family
A Memorial...
David Mackley
Oct 2, 2017
David Joseph Mackley, 76, of Bonne Terre passed away October 2, 2017 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born December 30, 1940 in Potosi. David worked for the City of Bonne Terre and was a volunteer for the Bonne Terre V.F.W. Auxiliary.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lilly (LaChance) Mackley; wife,...
Harlan Paul Chapman, Sr.
Sep 30, 2017
Mr. Harlan Paul Chapman, Sr., passed away at his residence September 30, 2017, at the age of 77 years, 4 months & 17 days. Harlan was born May 13, 1940, in Fredericktown, and was the son of Guy Chapman and Nina 'Stephens' Chapman.
Harlan worked for Asarco for 28 years & Doe Run Company @ Glover for 3 years &...
Sally Giesler
Sep 30, 2017
Sally (Pratte) Mabery Giesler
Sally Ann Giesler, 84, of Bonne Terre passed away at St. Joe Manor on September 30, 2017. She was born on August 16, 1933 in Bonne Terre to the late Lee “Doc” and Jessie (DeClue) Pratte. She was a member of the Christian Church in Bonne Terre.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Nancy Joyce Byrum
Sep 25, 2017
Joyce Byrum, 78, of Farmington, passed away September 25, 2017 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born December 25, 1938, in Collinwood, TN to the late Roy Lee and Evelyn (Copous) Holt. Joyce was known for being an excellent cook, and enjoyed crafting and quilting.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jerry Holt; and son,...
Patricia Louise Mccarty
Sep 24, 2017
Mrs. Patricia Louise McCarty passed away Sunday morning, September 24, 2017, at her Farmington residence at the age of 86 years, 7 months & 12 days. Pat was born on February 12, 1931, and was preceded-in-death by her husband, Linn E. McCarty on Feb. 27, 2014.
Pat was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church of Farmington. She was a...
Pastor Edwin Hunter
Sep 24, 2017
Edwin Allen Hunter, 94, of Desloge, went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 24, 2017, while receiving care at NHC in Desloge. He was born August 27, 1923 in Centerville, to the late Judge Ernest and Stella (Miner) Hunter. When Edwin was nineteen years old, he volunteered to serve in World War II, with the Marines and Navy in...
Lawrence "Larry" Kenneth Schlichter
Sep 24, 2017
Mr. Lawrence "Larry" Kenneth Schlichter passed away at his Farmington residence on Sunday evening, September 24, 2017, at the age of 71 years, 9 months & 24 days. Larry was born November 30, 1945, in St. Louis, MO., & was the son of the late Mervin Raymond Schlichter and Betty A. 'Riney' Schlichter.
Larry was a member of Farmington First...
Deborah Christine Adams
Sep 23, 2017
Miss Debra Christine Adams passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017, at St. Francis Medical Center, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 47 years, 2 months & 14 days. Debra was born on July 9, 1970, in Dixon, Illinois, and was the daughter of the late George Franklin Adams and Bertha Cilia Mae 'Hanna' Beck.
Per Debra's wishes, there...
