Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
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...
Lonnie Lattie Goggins
Sep 22, 2017
Mr. Lonnie L. Goggins passed away Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, at his Farmington Presbyterian Manor residence at the age of 90 years, 10 months & 17 days. Lonnie was born Nov. 5, 1926, in Elvins, MO., & was the son of Lattie Goggins & Effie Mae 'Crocker' Goggins. Also preceding-in-death were: his wife, Ollieann 'Tesreau' Goggins (Aug. 19, 2016); a...
Sally Ann Simpson
Sep 21, 2017
Mrs. Sally Ann Simpson passed away Thursday morning, September 21, 2017, at Southbrook Skilled Care Nursing Center, in Farmington, at the age of 70 years, 7 months & 5 days. Sally was born February 16, 1947, in St. Louis, MO., & was the daughter of Arzie Clayton Stephens, Sr., & Vivian "Billie" (Johnson) Stephens. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Lloyd...
Nellie Kirkwood
Sep 20, 2017
Nellie Ruth Thea (Gramenz) Kirkwood, 87, of Bonne Terre passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. She was born December 9, 1929 in Rock Island, IL to the late Albert and Minnie Gramenz. She married Donald Eugene Kirkwood on November 2, 1946 at Memorial Christian Church in Rock Island. They shared almost 71 years of marriage...
Janet Skaggs
Sep 19, 2017
Janet Skaggs, 75, of Park Hills, passed away September 19, 2017, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born May 17, 1942, in Bonne Terre, to the late Otis and Francis (Miller) Hoff. She was a member of the Frankclay Assembly of God Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, John Simmons; sisters, Bernice Callahan...
Kellie Craig
Sep 18, 2017
Kellie Elaine Craig, 41, of Cadet passed away September 18, 2017 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She was born February 21, 1976 in Potosi.
She was preceded in death by her father, Kelly Lands; step-dad, Raymond Sansoucie; brother, Virgil Sansoucie.
Kellie is survived by her son, Damian Craig; mother, Loretta (Emily) Campbell and step-father, Frank Campbell; two brothers, Raymond Sansoucie...
Lance Abarca
Sep 17, 2017
Lance Abarca, 29, of Park Hills passed away September 17, 2017. He was born in Hurst, TX,
December 3, 1987, to Raymond and Linda (Daniels) Abarca.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Nica Chestnut and survived by his parents; sister, Gia Sausse; nephews, Jordan and Logan Chestnut; and brother-in-law, Joe Chestnut.
A memorial visitation will...
Linda Neubrand
Sep 17, 2017
Linda Neubrand, 76, of Desloge, passed away September 17, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born February 6, 1941, in Bonne Terre, to the late Verdun Lee Neubrand and Thelma (Sago) Neubrand. Linda worked for Handi-Craft for 51 years and was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills.
She was...
Michael W. Whaley, Sr.
Sep 17, 2017
Michael Wayne “Catfish” Whaley, Sr., 46, of Bonne Terre, passed away suddenly September 17, 2017. He was born on December 19, 1970 to Robert Lee and Nellie Ann (Pierce) Whaley. He loved going hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Bobby Whaley and a sister, Regina Whaley.
Michael is survived by his mother; children,...
Sheila M. Donze
Sep 15, 2017
Sheila Marie Donze, 59, of Bonne Terre passed away September 15, 2017. She was born February 14, 1958 in Farmington, MO. She was a faithful employee of Handicraft in Bonne Terre for 25 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Kathryn (House) Wells; brother, Rickey Lee Wells; loyal companion and loving furbaby (dog), Malcom.
Sheila is...
Doris Maxine Ridge
Sep 15, 2017
Mrs. Doris Maxine Ridge passed away Friday evening, September 15, 2017, at her Farmington residence at the age of 74 years, 9 months & 3 days. Doris was born December 12, 1942, in Poplar Bluff, MO., & was the daugher of Cecil McHenry Hayes & Helen Marie 'Clubb' Hayes. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Raymond Ridge (2001), and a brother,...
