Obituaries

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

Charles Norman Pinkston

Charles Norman Pinkston

Feb 27, 2020

Charles Norman Pinkston, 89, of Farmington passed away February 27, 2020 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. He was born October 9, 1930 in Flat River, MO. Charles proudly served his county in the United States Air Force and was also a member of the United Auto Workers Union.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Ethel (Archambo) Pinkston;...

Betty Mae Mcdowell

Betty Mae Mcdowell

Feb 26, 2020

Betty Mae McDowell of Festus, Missouri passed away February 26, 2020 at Fountainbleau Nursing Center at the age of 87 years. She was born January 1, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Lester and Eva (Zahner) McDowell. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, William Robison. Betty is survived by two sisters; Johnnie Toolen of...

Patricia Lorine Littrell

Patricia Lorine Littrell

Feb 26, 2020

Patricia Lorine Littrell of Annapolis, Missouri passed away February 26, 2020 in Farmington, Missouri at the age of 36 years. She was born February 14, 1984 in Fredericktown, Missouri the daughter of Rita Mae Hackworth. Patricia was united in marriage to Matthew Littrell and he preceded her in death on April 5, 2010. Patricia is survived by her mother and...

Steven W. Pratt

Steven W. Pratt

Feb 25, 2020

Steven Wayne Pratt of Annapolis, Missouri passed away February 25, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 9, 1953 in Ironton, Missouri the son of the late William Henry and Verna Mae (Swaringim) Pratt. On July 12, 1975 he was united in marriage to Gwen Lou Young who survives. To this union two children...

Richard Hatfield

Richard Hatfield

Feb 25, 2020

 

Richard “Dick” DeVore Hatfield, age 94, of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at his daughter’s residence.  He was born on Wednesday, October 28, 1925 to the late Glenn and Margaret (Groppenbaucher) Hatfield in Norwood, Ohio. Dick served our country in The United States Marine Corps and was part of the Marine Corps League as well as...

Jane Ann Bates

Jane Ann Bates

Feb 23, 2020

Jane Ann Bates, 69, of Farmington passed away February 23, 2020 at her residence. She was born July 21, 1950 in Farmington. She was a life long member of the First Baptist Church of DeLassus, where she was the pianist for over 50 years. She was also the pianist at the Esther Methodist Church for 9 years. Jane was a...

Willis Mcwilliams

Willis Mcwilliams

Feb 23, 2020

            Willis McWilliams, 85, of Park Hills, passed away February 23, 2020 at Parkland South in Farmington. He was born September 27, 1934, in Esther to the late Paul Vernon and Opal (Umfleet) McWilliams. Willis retired from St. Joe Minerals and was a member of the First Church of God in Desloge and Masonic Lodge #154 in Elvins.

            He was survived...

Norman "Sonny" Thomlinson

Norman "Sonny" Thomlinson

Feb 22, 2020

Norman Matthew Thomlinson, known to most as "Sonny" passed away February 22, 2020 at Jefferson Mercy Hospital at the age of 66 years. He was born July 5, 1953 in Ironton, Missouri the son of the late Herbert "Jewell" and Charlotte "Ferne" (Jinkerson) Thomlinson. Sonny is survived by three children; Amy Graham and husband, Josh of Bismarck, Missouri, Jill DeNoyer...

Lisa Patterson

Lisa Patterson

Feb 22, 2020

Mary Lisa (Mike) Patterson, age 58, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 at her residence. She was born May 2, 1961 in East St. Louis, Illinois. Lisa was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Park Hills and helped with the St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry as well as cooked for funeral meals. Lisa was...

Paul Allen Loucks

Paul Allen Loucks

Feb 22, 2020

Paul Allen Loucks, 81, passed away February 22, 2020 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. He was born May 13, 1938, in Erie Pennsylvania, to the late Charles and Mildred (LeSure) Loucks. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Mae (Sedrick) Loucks; his second wife, April (Kitchell) Loucks; and brother, Kenneth Loucks.

Paul is survived by his daughter,...

Cathy Ann Thompson

Cathy Ann Thompson

Feb 21, 2020

Cathy Ann Thompson of Middlebrook, Missouri passed away February 21, 2020 at the age of 67 years. She was born November 9, 1952 in Ironton, Missouri the daughter of Ewell DePriest and Pearl (Smith) DePriest. Cathy was raised by her mother and stepfather, Willard "Babe" Racer whom she considered her Dad. On September 19, 1970 she was united in marriage...

Wilma Johnson

Wilma Johnson

Feb 19, 2020

Wilma Aleen Johnson

            Wilma Johnson, 84, of Park Hills, passed away February 19, 2020, at Parkland South in Farmington. She was born November 10, 1935 in Esther, to the late Charles Wesley and Hallie Frances (Wilkinson) Miller. Wilma was a member of the First Baptist Church of Park Hills.

            She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack W....

Paula Janiece Gray

Paula Janiece Gray

Feb 18, 2020

Paula Janiece Gray, age 62, of Farmington, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at her residence. She was born October 16, 1957, in Kennett, MO. Paula is preceded in death by her father, Jerry Crossno; three children, Lonnie Rodgers III, Alicia Rodgers, and Lonnie Rodgers IV.

Paula is survived by her mother, Margaret (Rhodes) Holland and step-father, Vance Holland; one...

Leora Bernice Giessing

Leora Bernice Giessing

Feb 18, 2020

Leora Bernice Giessing peacefully departed this life on February 18, 2020 at her home in Farmington, Missouri where she has now joined her family and friends in heaven. Leora was born June 13, 1921 in Bismarck, Missouri to the late James Carter and Mary Evalyn Blanton. She was born and raised in Bismarck, Missouri and moved to Farmington after marrying...

Kenneth Douglas Lashley

Kenneth Douglas Lashley

Feb 17, 2020

Kenneth Douglas Lashley 75 of Arnold, Missouri, formerly of Brunot, Missouri passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Claru Deville Care Center in Fredericktown. He was born on February 18, 1944 in Des Arc, Missouri, a son of Charles William and Eunice Mildred (Sitzes) Lashley. In 1988, Doug was united in marriage to Marian Underwood who survives in Fredericktown....

Virginia Faye Hulsey

Virginia Faye Hulsey

Feb 17, 2020

Faye Hulsey, 85, of Desloge passed away February 17, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born May 12, 1934 to the late Clarence and Maxine (Davenport) Riley.  She was also preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, Samuel Riley Hulsey and Christina Nicole Mabery; two brothers, Daniel Riley and Gerald Riley; son-in-law, Jeff Mabery.

Faye was...

Charles Jones

Charles Jones

Feb 17, 2020

Charles Jones, 62, passed away February 17, 2020 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born October 12, 1957, in Ironton, to the late Homer Edward and Hazel Ruth (Thompson) Jones. He is preceded in death by brother, James Jones; sister, Linda Rohde; brother-in-law Robert (Hacksaw) Rohde.

Charles is survived by his wife, Cheryl (Singer) Jones; children, Charlene (Jared)...

Ron Seal

Ron Seal

Feb 15, 2020

 

          Ron Seal, 65, of Imperial, formerly of Farmington, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020, at his residence.  He was born on Saturday, November 13, 1954, in Bonne Terre.   Ron loved God, the Bible and his family dearly.

          Ron is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Penny (Weiss) Seal; children, Dareth (Jason) Kettner, Brittney Seal and John Seal;...

Sandra Joan Collier

Sandra Joan Collier

Feb 15, 2020

Sandra Joan (McWhorter) Collier, age 77, of Valles Mines, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at her residence. She was born November 10, 1942 in Texas City, Texas to the late Marvin and Gladys (Warner) McWhorter. Sandra attended Victory Worship Center in Bonne Terre.

Sandra is survived by her husband Ira Quinby Collier, Jr.; children, Ira Q. (Connie) Collier, III,...

Noby La Plant

Noby La Plant

Feb 13, 2020

Noby LaPlant, age 93 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at his residence in Fredericktown. He was born on November 20, 1926 in the Cedar Bottom Community in Madison County, Missouri to Samuel Marion and Annie Louise (Simmons) LaPlant. On December 1, 1990 he was united in marriage to Lucille Velma Young in Fredericktown, she survives...