Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
William Simpson, Sr.
Apr 23, 2020
William Simpson, 94, of Farmington, passed away April 23, 2020 at his home with his loved ones around him. He was born December 3, 1925, in Desloge, to the late William Calvin and Macie Elmira (Berry) Simpson. William was a member of Local #513 and First Baptist Church in Desloge.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Veva...
Doris Waller
Apr 21, 2020
Doris Jean Waller, 88, of Farmington passed away April 21, 2020. She was born February 10, 1932 in Valles Mines, MO. She was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church of Farmington.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ivan and Bernice (Pinkston) Richardson; and husband, John F. Waller.
Doris is survived by her three daughters, Connie...
Normand Gean Kelley
Apr 20, 2020
Normand Gean Kelley of Lesterville, Missouri passes away April 20, 2020 at his residence at the age of 86 years. He was born December 19, 1933 in Annapolis, Missouri the son of the late Vernus and Hazel (Jackson) Kelley. On March 19, 1960 he was united in marriage to Darlene Lavina Lee who preceded him in death on April 8,...
Cheryl Lynnette Dunlap
Apr 18, 2020
Cheryl Lynnette Dunlap, age 57 passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at her home near Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on June 30, 1962 in Lexington, Nebraska, a daughter of Ronald Lee and Cheryl Mae (Fread) Blodgett. She is survived by one son – Tucker Kovar of Lexington, Nebraska; two daughters – Jessica Bourbon and significant other – Michael...
Mary Jane Hays
Apr 17, 2020
Mary Jane (Level) Hays, age 84, of Terre Du Lac, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 at her home. She was born March 5, 1936 in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Mary Jane was a devoted homemaker, loved her family dearly, and was a mom to many kids.
Mary Jane is preceded in death by her father, Forrest G. Level; mother, Susie...
Donna "Joann" Whited
Apr 17, 2020
Donna Faye Whited, known to most as "Joann", passed away April 17, 2020 in Ironton, Missouri at the age of 66 years. She was born February 20, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Leon and Leda (Shaver) Achens. On May 17, 2003 she was united in marriage to Phillip "Wad" Whited who preceded her in death...
Willie Lee Franks
Apr 15, 2020
Willie Lee Franks, age 68, of St. Louis, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at his daughter’s home. He was born on February 12, 1952 in Sledge, Mississippi.
Willie is preceded in death by his mom, Vera Lee (Watkins) Franks; step-grandson, Marcel Lambert; and sister, Barbara Jean Franks .
Willie is survived by his father M.D. Franks; children, Willie...
Charles Daniel Stephan
Apr 14, 2020
Charles Daniel Stephan, age 81, of Park Hills, formerly of St. Louis, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Country Meadows. He was born on March 15, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late John and Mary (Kelliey) Stephan. Charles proudly served our country in The United States Army. He was a great cook, loved bowling, going on trips,...
Carolyn Kite
Apr 13, 2020
Carolyn Kite, 82, of Leadwood, passed away April 13, 2020 at Community Manor in Farmington. She was born January 4, 1938, in Leadwood, to the late Howard and Lottie (Poucher) Hulsey. Carolyn was a member of the Leadwood First Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Gordon Crissie Kite.
Carolyn is survived by three...
Yaeko Settle
Apr 12, 2020
Yaeko Settle, age 89 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at the Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on June 10, 1930 in Sendai, Japan, a daughter of Masaso and Mitsuyo Minegishi. On April 20, 1953 in Japan she was united in marriage to Jimmie Dale Settle, he survives in Fredericktown. Other survivors...
Robbie Maxine Robinson
Apr 12, 2020
Robbie Maxine Robinson of Ironton, Missouri passed away on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 at The Baptist Home at the age of 90 years. She was born November 29, 1929 in Mount Levi, Arkansas the daughter of the late Samuel and Eva Merle (Warren) Barnett. On Easter Sunday, March 28, 1948 she was united in marriage to Maxnell Glen Robinson...
Jonathan Dow Price
Apr 12, 2020
Jonathan Dow Price of Ironton, Missouri passed away Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 at his residence at the age of 60 years. He was born December 9, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of the late Charles R. Price and Lily (Lashley) Price of Ironton. Jonathan is survived by three brothers; Dennis Price and wife Rita of Kimswick, Missouri,...
Kenneth M Dalaviras
Apr 10, 2020
Kenneth M. Dalaviras, age 87, of Terre Du Lac, departed this life Friday, April 10, 2020 at his home. He was born on February 2, 1933 in St. Louis to the late Thomas and Madeline (Eismann) Dalaviras. Kenneth was united in marriage May 21, 1955 to Beverly Jean (Chadwick) Dalaviras in St. Louis, Missouri. They were blessed with 49 years...
Peggy Sue Harms
Apr 8, 2020
Peggy Sue Harms, age 79 of Ballwin, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at the West County Care Center in Ballwin. She was born on October 24, 1940 in Fredericktown, Missouri, a daughter of William Porter and Mildred (Golden) Pippin. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by one son, Patrick Harms, one sister and two brothers....
James Welker
Apr 8, 2020
James Welker, 76, of Frankclay, passed away April 8, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 18, 1943, in Bonne Terre, to the late James Richard and Alma Daphne (Pettus) Welker. James loved to fish, hunt and old cars. He was a loving, caring husband and father.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Patricia Rose...
Pearl Duncan
Apr 8, 2020
Pearl Duncan, 93, of DeSoto and Festus, passed away April 8, 2020 at her daughter’s residence in Gerald, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born November 27, 1926, in Annapolis, to the late Sylvester and Mary (Moss) Hackworth. Pearl was of Baptist faith and loved playing Bingo, dancing, going to McDonald’s, and making desserts. She always had a smile...
Michael David Nash
Apr 8, 2020
Michael David Nash, Sr., age 65, of Valles Mines, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. Michael was born December 26, 1954 to Wilburn and Elizabeth (Patterson) Nash in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Michael belonged to the Local #1104.
Michael was preceded in death by his three sisters, Margie Lashley, Lena Williams, and Jeanne Harmon; and one brother,...
Arthur Kobermann
Apr 7, 2020
Arthur James Kobermann, 60, passed from this life on April 7, 2020 at his residence in Park Hills. He was born to the late Arthur and Corinne Kobermann on March 12, 1960 in Saint Louis, where he lived most of his life. He graduated from South County Tech (Class of 1978). He was a very skilled carpenter, and a long-time...
Butch Patterson
Apr 7, 2020
Carl “Butch” Eugene Patterson, Jr., age 68, of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at his residence. He was born on March 6, 1952 in Bonne Terre. Butch worked for the Doe Run Company over 40 years. Anyone who knew Butch Patterson knows there is not enough paper to write all the good things about him and how...
Thomas Richard Arri Jr.
Apr 7, 2020
Thomas Richard Arri, Jr. of Ironton, Missouri passed away April 7, 2020 at his residence at the age of 59 years. He was born October 27, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of Thomas Richard Arri Sr. of Pacific, Missouri and the late Rose Marie (Drake) Arri. In addition to his parents, Tom is survived by his daughter, Jennifer...
