Obituaries

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

E. Fern Labus

E. Fern Labus

Jul 3, 2017

             E. Fern Labus, 99, of Terre Du Lac passed away July 3, 2017 at Camelot Nursing and Rehab in Farmington. She was born May 10, 1918 in Vineland, MO. Fern was a member of the First Congregational Church of Bonne Terre and the Eastern Star. She enjoyed playing golf and bridge with her friends in Terre Du Lac. She was...

Clarence Fenwick

Clarence Fenwick

Jul 2, 2017

            Clarence “J.R.” Fenwick, of Irondale, passed away July 2, 2017. He was born August 6, 1943, in Desloge, to the late Clarence Austin and Tessie (Rawlins) Fenwick, Sr. J.R. was retired from Boeing and a member of Local #837 and Gumbo Church of God. 

            He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Jim Ray Vandiver and Harold...

Norma Bailey

Norma Bailey

Jul 2, 2017

           

            Norma Leanna Bailey, 87, of Desloge, passed away in her home, on Sunday, July 2, 2017. Norma was born on august 1, 1929, the daughter of Phillip Weiss and Elva Byrd-Weiss Coleman of Cantwell.  

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin F. Bailey of Poplar Bluff; son, Michael “Mickey” L. Copeland of St. Charles; daughter, Margo...

Tony Bowyer

Tony Bowyer

Jun 30, 2017

Tony Bowyer

Anthony B. Bowyer Sr., 57, of Park Hills, passed away June 30, 2017, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. He was born August 31, 1959, in Bonne Terre. He was preceded in death by his mother, June (Brown) Bowyer.

Tony was long time laborer with the Local # 110, he also served his country with the United States Marine...

Shirley Fowler

Shirley Fowler

Jun 29, 2017

Shirley (Mund) Bay Fowler, 79, of O’Fallon, MO, formerly of Bonne Terre passed away June 29, 2017 at Mount Carmel Senior Living in O’Fallon. She was born July 9, 1937 in Bonne Terre to the late Homer and Glen (Richardson) Mund. Also preceding her in death were her sister, Bernice McFarland and brother, Leroy Mund.

Shirley is survived by four...

Patricia Schultz

Patricia Schultz

Jun 29, 2017

            Patty Schultz, 51, of Park Hills, passed away June 29, 2017, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. She was born February 27, 1966, in Canton, IL, to Richard and Beverly Jean (Slater) Hitchcock. 

            She was preceded in death by her mother, Beverly Hitchcock; infant brother, Patrick Hitchcock, and sister’s in-law, Tina Hitchcock, Lynn Moser and Louise Landwehr. 

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Isabel Margarita Mcclymont

Isabel Margarita Mcclymont

Jun 28, 2017

Mrs. Isabel Margarita 'Acosta' McClymont passed away late Wednesday afternoon, June 28, 2017, at Parkland Health Center, Farmington, at the age of 91 years & 16 days. Isabel was born June 12, 1926, in St. Louis, MO., & was the daughter of Leoncio Alejandro Acosta and Isabel Augusta 'Chaphe' Acosta. Also preceding-in-death were : her husband, Rev. James Sutherland McClymont...

Guy "Eddie" Haywood

Guy "Eddie" Haywood

Jun 27, 2017

Guy “Eddie” Haywood, 53, of Park Hills, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born Saturday, May 2, 1964 in Farmington. He enjoyed the races, loved to fish, and was passionate about helping people.He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Haywood, Sr. and sister, Lisa Peters.Eddie is survived by his...

Everett Young

Everett Young

Jun 26, 2017

           Everett Young, 90, of Park Hills, passed away June 26, 2017 at Country Meadows in Park Hills. He was born July 17, 1926, in Iron County, to the late Miles Richard and Rebecca Alice (Matkin) Young. Everett accepted Christ as a young man and was of the Baptist faith. He was a WWII Army veteran. 

            He was preceded in...

Mary Lou Johnson

Mary Lou Johnson

Jun 25, 2017

Mary Lou Johnson, 78, of Leadington, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017 at her home. She was born Thursday, August 4, 1938 in St. Louis, MO. She served her country in the United States Navy for two years. She was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. Mary Lou enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and...

David Jennings

David Jennings

Jun 25, 2017

            David Jennings, 57, of Bonne Terre, passed away June 25, 2017 at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. He was born September 28, 1959, to the late Benjamin Gethin and Alice Marie (Lewis) Jennings, Jr., in Camp Pendleton, California. David served his country in the United States Air Force. 

            He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Russell...

Robert L. Bockenkamp

Robert L. Bockenkamp

Jun 23, 2017

       Robert Bockenkamp, 84, of Desloge passed away June 23, 2017 at NHC Healthcare. He was born on August 29, 1932 to the late Carl Herman and Fannie (Strong) Bockenkamp. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Des Moines (CA-134) and he was a member of the Desloge VFW. He was a member of Local...

Lolita "Dee-Dee" Watson

Lolita "Dee-Dee" Watson

Jun 22, 2017

            Lolita Watson, 93, of Ste. Genevieve, passed away June 22, 2017, at Ste. Genevieve Memorial Hospital. She was born August 30, 1923, in Flat River, to the late Elmer William and Kathryn “Katie” (Cheek) Shelton. Lolita loved to entertain by telling stories and singing songs. She was also a devoted Christian. 

            She was preceded in death by her parents;...

Isaiah Furry

Isaiah Furry

Jun 22, 2017

Isaiah Matthew Ray Furry was born and passed away June 22, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. Isaiah was truly loved and will be greatly missed by his parents and siblings. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Carl Furry and maternal grandfather, Darold Murray; paternal great-grandparents, Lindell Marler, Dollie Furry; maternal great-grandparents, Beulah Murray, Charles and...

Norma L. Hamor

Norma L. Hamor

Jun 20, 2017

Mrs. Norma Lee Hamor passed away late Tuesday night, June 20, 2017, at Parkland Health Center, Farmington, at the age of 75 years, 4 months & 20 days. Norma was born January 30, 1942, in Minnith, Missouri, and was the daughter of Deward "D. J." Coffelt and Ruby Margaret 'Winebarger' Coffelt. Also preceding-in-death was a son-in-law, Doug Cartee.

Norma was...

Verna Lue Ella Hale

Verna Lue Ella Hale

Jun 19, 2017

            Verna Lue Ella Hale, 72, of Bonne Terre passed away June 19, 2017 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. She was born January 4, 1945 in East Prairie, to the late Charlie and Cora (Wilson) Jackson. Also preceding her in death was one great-grandson.

Verna is survived by her husband, George Hale; daughter, Karen Sue Durbin; two grandchildren, Christopher (Heather)...

Glen Day

Glen Day

Jun 16, 2017

Mr. Glen Day passed away Friday, June 16, 2017, at Community Manor Nursing Home, Farmington, at the age of 82 years, 4 months & 4 days. Glen was born Feb. 12, 1935, in Pascola, MO., & was the son of Brown Ellis Day and Reba 'Miller' Day. Also preceding were: his wife, Patricia Jean 'Amundsen' Day (June 30, 2016), sister,...

Deborah Ann Beaver

Deborah Ann Beaver

Jun 15, 2017

Deborah Ann Beaver (Nichols) nee Smith, 49 of St. Louis, beautiful, loving, honest, free-spirited, departed our world surrounded by nature on June 15, 2017.

            Daughter of Larry Smith and Donna White; Stepdaughter of Bob White; Sister to David Smith. Forever remembered with love by her children, Heather Nichols, Damon Wileman, Trenten Wileman and Amanda Candela, and granddaughter Aliya Gonzalez.

Debbie...

Robert Edward Gamblin, Sr.

Robert Edward Gamblin, Sr.

Jun 14, 2017

Robert Edward Gamblin, Sr., 64, of Bonne Terre passed away June 14, 2017. He was born June 1, 1953 in St. Clair, IL. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Navy as an Airman. He was the former owner and operator of Gamblin & Son Tree Service and Small Engine Repair.

He was preceded in death by his...

Cleadis Skiles

Cleadis Skiles

Jun 10, 2017

Cleadis Skiles, 92, of Leadwood passed away June 10, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born October 3, 1924 in Leadwood, MO. to the late Joe Skiles and Lizzie (Crump) Skiles. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Norma Ruth Skiles, a sister, Nellie Skiles; three brothers,...