Obituaries

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

Brenda L. Foster

Brenda L. Foster

Sep 8, 2020

Brenda L. Foster, age 60 of Fredericktown, Missouri, (formerly of Reynolds County Missouri) passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at the Madison Medical Center in Fredericktown. She was born on July 22, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri to Clifford & Eula Foster. Her parents precede her in death. Those surviving include: one son – Larry Barnes of Fredericktown; one...

Marianna Elizabeth Sumpter

Marianna Elizabeth Sumpter

Sep 8, 2020

Marianna Elizabeth (Contreras) Sumpter, age 34, of Doe Run passed Tuesday, September 8, 2020. She was born January 11, 1986 to Oscar and Teresa (Moyers) Contreras in Casa Grande, Arizona. Marianna loved being a mom and her children were everything to her.

Marianna was preceded in death by her sister, Cara Cardenas; grandparents, Oscar and Freda Moyers and Louis and...

Anna Mary Queen

Anna Mary Queen

Sep 8, 2020

Anna (Thomas) Queen of Ironton, Missouri passed away on September 8, 2020 in Pilot Knob, Missouri at the age of 82 years. She was born May 26, 1938 in Graniteville, Missouri the daughter of Charles Edward and Bertha Viola (McGill) Thomas. Anna was married to Harvey Queen February 20, 1961. He preceded her in death January 22, 1988. Anna is...

Dean Cooper

Dean Cooper

Sep 6, 2020

            Carroll Dean Cooper passed away on September 6, 2020 at the age of 87.

           He was born in Frankclay, Missouri on March 7, 1933 to Albert “Bud and Hallie Joyce (Wilkinson) Cooper. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his only brother, Richard Lee and daughter Carol Lynn Martin.

            Dean served his country in the United...

Zeita Belle Brewer

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...