Obituaries

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

Ola L. Sinclair Parker

Ola L. Sinclair Parker

Mar 28, 2017

Mrs. Ola L. Sinclair Parker passed away Tuesday evening, March 28, 2017, at Camelot Nursing Home, in Farmington, at the age of 97 years & 2 months. Ola was born on January 28, 1920, in Redford, Missouri, and was the daughter of Edward Franklin Thurmon and Netta Ann 'Evans' Thurmon. Also preceding in death were : her 1st husband, Harold...

Lorene Roe

Lorene Roe

Mar 27, 2017

            Lorene Roe, 79, of Bonne Terre, passed away, March 27, 2017. She was born December 9, 1937, in Tyronza AR, to the late Forest Edward and Helen Louise (Curtis) McGowin. Lorene was a member of the Open Arms Full Gospel Church and she loved gardening, yard work, and taking care of her animals. 

            She was preceded in death by...

Betty Conway

Betty Conway

Mar 27, 2017

            Betty Conway, 72, of Park Hills, passed away, March 27, 2017, at Missouri Baptist in St. Louis. She was born October 29, 1944, in Sabula, to the late Glen “Mutt” and Bernice (Hughes) Ketcherside. Betty was a member of the former Frankclay Assembly of God Church. She loved to cook and was known for her chicken and dumplings. Betty also...

Iva Deloris Fechter

Iva Deloris Fechter

Mar 26, 2017

Mrs. Iva Deloris 'Hallam' Fechter, of Goose Creek, passed away Sunday morning, March 26, 2017, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson, in Festus, at the age of 79 years, 9 months & 13 days. Iva was born on June 13, 1937, in Fairfield, Illinois, and was the daughter of Harvey Hallam and Dorothy 'McKay' Hallam Jones. Also preceding in death were: her...

Asata Davis

Asata Davis

Mar 26, 2017

Asata Wah Davis, 40, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away peacefully March 26, 2017. She was born December 4, 1976 in Greenville, Liberia to parents, Steven and Marie Wah. Ms. Davis immigrated to the United States in 2004 with her daughter, Bintou Richardson. Ms. Davis was preceded in death by her father, Steven Wah. She is survived by her mother,...

Doris Compton

Doris Compton

Mar 26, 2017

Doris Compton, age 92, of St. Joe Manor, died March 26, 2017. She was born April 8, 1924 in Bonne Terre to the late James William and Gertrude Thornton Stotler of Bonne Terre. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Carl “Mutt”, Bernard “Ted”, Harry Joseph, Wilfred “Shorty”, and Robert “Carney” Stotler; sisters, Ruby Bennett, and Helen Dearing; first...

Clark Mitchell

Clark Mitchell

Mar 25, 2017

            Clark Mitchell, 87, of Ste. Genevieve County, passed away March 25, 2017, at NHC in Desloge. He was born March 8, 1930 in Ste. Genevieve County, to the late Claude K. and Bessie Hazel (Holmes) Mitchell. He was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church.            He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Wilma (Sigman) Mitchell; parents;...

James Huff, Sr.

James Huff, Sr.

Mar 24, 2017

James Huff, Sr., 87, of Bonne Terre passed away March 24, 2017 at Country Meadows Nursing Center in Park Hills. He was born September 13, 1929 in Bonne Terre to the late Austin and Margaret (Dodson) Huff. He was also preceded in death by daughter, Lisa Tidwell; three brothers and four sisters.

James is survived by six children, James Huff,...

Lynda "Petie" Priest Mccorkle

Lynda "Petie" Priest Mccorkle

Mar 23, 2017

            Petie Priest McCorkle, 68, of Park Hills, passed away March 23, 2017 at her home surrounded by family. She was born May 14, 1948, in Bonne Terre, to the late Forrest Johnson and Edna Maxine (Branon) Womble. Petie was a hairstylist for 41 years, loved bowling, camping, golfing, fishing, yardwork, shopping, and sporting events. She was a member of the...

Donita Cash

Donita Cash

Mar 21, 2017

Donita Marie Cash, 69, of Bonne Terre passed away March 21, 2017. She was born April 5, 1947 in Bonne Terre. Donita loved watching her grandkids at their sporting, band and school events. She also enjoyed going to racing events.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Marie (Thompson) Greene; first husband, Paul G. Brewster; second husband,...

Norman L. Faulkner

Norman L. Faulkner

Mar 20, 2017

Norman L Faulkner, 92, of Roswell, NM, formerly of Farmington, MO went home to his Heavenly Father on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Lovelace Regional Hospital in Roswell, NM while holding his daughter’s hands.

 

Norman was born December 11, 1924 and enlisted in the Army during WWII as a paratrooper in the 82ndAirborne.  He saw service during the D...

Hilda Hammack

Hilda Hammack

Mar 20, 2017

            Hilda Hammack, 98, of Farmington, passed away March 20, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was born March 11, 1919, in Hazel KY, to the late Tillmon C. and Mary Ruth (Cooper) Smith. Hilda was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre and she loved to play dominoes regularly, with her friends.

             She was preceded...

Mabel May Radford

Mabel May Radford

Mar 19, 2017

            Mabel Radford, 88 of Imperial, passed away March 19, 2017, at de Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis. She was born January 4, 1929, in Ste. Genevieve, to the late Wyman Edward and Minnie (Young) Jennings. Mabel attended United Church of Christ in Arnold. 

            She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Finis LaVerne Radford; two brothers, Ed...

Richard Martin Westover

Richard Martin Westover

Mar 17, 2017

Mr. Richard Martin Westover passed away at his Farmington residence on Friday morning, March 17, 2017, at the age of 75 years, 9 months & 4 days. Richard was born on June 13, 1941, in Delassus, and was the son of Leslie Martin Westover and Helen Louise 'Hill' Westover. Also preceding-in-death was a sister, Linda Roberts.

Richard was a retired...

William Banks Sr.

William Banks Sr.

Mar 17, 2017



 William J. Banks Sr., 68, of Leadwood passed away March 17, 2017 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. He was born January 19, 1949 in Leadwood to the late Walter and Marie (Gillam) Banks.  He was also preceded in death by one brother, Sonny Banks.

 

William was a former longtime employee of Flat River Glass.  He was an avid outdoorsman,...

Melvin Gene Wright

Melvin Gene Wright

Mar 16, 2017

            Gene Wright of Desloge, passed away in his home Thursday, March 16, 2017, at the age of 90. He was born August 16, 1926, to the late Silas and Jenny (O’Dell) Wright. Gene proudly served our country in the United States Army during WWII and later worked for St. Joe Lead Company for over 30 years.   He was a member...

Charlotte Fraser

Charlotte Fraser

Mar 15, 2017

            Charlotte Fraser, 96, of Farmington, passed away March 15, 2017 at Country Meadows, surrounded by her family.  She was born August 15, 1920, in Wytheville, VA to the late Claude and Lena (Nelligan) Stroud. She taught for over 20 years in public schools throughout St. Francois County.  Charlotte was a member of the First Baptist Church of Park Hills.

 

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Mae J. Gerber

Mae J. Gerber

Mar 14, 2017

Mrs. Mae Jean Gerber passed away Tuesday morning, March 14, 2017, at Community Manor, in Farmington, at the age of 89 years, 9 months & 20 days. Mae was born May 24, 1927, in Benton, Missouri, and was the daughter of Earl George Kneezle (dec'd 1972) & Eva Ellen 'Wood' Kneezle (dec'd 1981). Also preceding-in-death were: her 1st husband (&...

Baby Cash Pigg

Baby Cash Pigg

Mar 13, 2017

Baby William "Cash" Pigg was stillborn March 13, 2017, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis County.

Cash was the son of Chris & Ashley Pigg. Other survivors include - his sister, Peyton Pigg. Grandparents: Debbie & Mike Fitzgerald, of Farmington; Russ & Mary Pigg, of Bonne Terre; Bob & Sharon Hosking, of Farmington; Ray & Cary Helms, of Farmington. Great-Grandparents:...

Jerry Soens

Jerry Soens

Mar 12, 2017

            Jerry Soens, 69, of Farmington, passed away March 12, 2017. He was born July 27, 1947 in Poplar Bluff, to the late Elmer M. and Lillie Belle (Mayse) Soens. Jerry graduated from Poplar Bluff High School and Bailey Institute of Technology in St. Louis. He later served his country in The United States Air Force. It was during this time,...