Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Lindell Parmeley
Feb 13, 2020
Lindell Parmeley, 75, of Cedar Hill, passed away February 13, 2020 at Mercy South in St. Louis. He was born September 20, 1944, in Bonne Terre, to the late Fred Cyrus and Mary Louise (Hochstatter) Parmeley. Lindell retired from Chrysler after 42 years and was a member of Local UAW #136.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers-in-law,...
Ami Leigh Melton
Feb 13, 2020
Ami Leigh (White) Melton, age 40, of Potosi, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 at BJC Evelyn’s House. She was born March 25, 1979 in Farmington, Missouri. Ami loved listening to music, cooking, and playing video games with her kids.
Ami was preceded in death by her mom, Karen Mendenhall; grandparents, Victor White, Robert and Laura AuBuchon; niece, Lauran...
Robert Rice Voss
Feb 11, 2020
Robert Voss, 89, of Desloge, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at his home. ‘Bob’, as family and friends knew him, was born on January 20, 1931 in Leadwood, Missouri. He served his country in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. Pine Island during the Korean War. During his time in the navy, Bob was able to visit...
Sarah Lynn Hahn
Feb 11, 2020
Sarah Lynn Hahn of Lesterville, Missouri passed away on February 11, 2020 at St. John's Mercy Hospital at the age of 32 years. She was born on September 11, 1987 in Farmington, Missouri the daughter of Kenny Hahn and Elizabeth (Callahan) Nelson. Sarah is survived by three children: Jonathan Martinez, Tyler Woody and Danilynn Browers of Lesterville, Missouri. Sarah is...
Wilma Highley
Feb 11, 2020
Wilma Highley, 90, of Leadwood, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Mercy St. Anthony South in St. Louis. She was born on Tuesday, October 22, 1929, in Leadwood. Wilma was a homemaker and a member of Immaculate Conception Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Hazel Maude (French) Surina; loving husband, Leslie Lasater Highley Sr.;...
Jim Wallen
Feb 11, 2020
Jim (AKA Paw Paw, Jimmy, Wally, Zeke) Wallen was born January 2, 1957, and departed this life on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. His parents Cleo and Helen (Laramore) Wallen preceded him in death as did his only brother, Bruce Wallen and father in-law, Donald Morris.
Jim was a wonderful and loving husband to Linda,...
Ronnie Dennis
Feb 10, 2020
John “Ronnie” Ronald Dennis, age 84, of Bonne Terre, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at his residence. He was born August 7, 1935 to the late William Henry and Mary (Martin) Dennis in Esther, Missouri.
In addition to his parents, Ronnie was preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Paul Dennis, and sister, Dorothy Smith.
Ronnie is...
Mary Theresa Kessler
Feb 8, 2020
Mary Theresa (Walther) Kessler, age 93, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre, Missouri. She was born October 8, 1926 to the late Richard and Emma (Mundwiller) Walther in St. Louis, Missouri. Mary was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre.
In addition to her parents, Mary was...
Beverly Haynes
Feb 8, 2020
Beverly Haynes, 76, of Bonne Terre, passed away February 8, 2020 at Camelot Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Farmington. She was born August 18, 1943, in St. Louis to the late Henry and Thelma (Hickey) Sampson. Beverly loved Lillies, QVC and swimming at the Farmington Civic Center.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Richard Haynes; sons, Rick...
Tracey Lee Richardson, Sr.
Feb 7, 2020
Tracey L. Richardson, Sr. age 51, of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 31, 1968 in Bonne Terre, Missouri to Lee Walter Richardson and Brenda Sue (Emily) Richardson.
Tracey was preceded in death by his father, Lee Walter Richardson, Jr.; 2 sets of grandparents; 4 uncles and 2 aunts.
Tracey is...
Leanna Victoria Cash
Feb 5, 2020
Leanna Victoria Cash, 92, of Springfield, MO, formerly of Farmington passed away February 5, 2020 at Ravenwood Arbors in Springfield. She was born April 25, 1927 in Avon, MO. Leanna was a member of the Ozark Free Will Baptist Church and former member of the First Free Will Baptist Church of Farmington. She loved to cook, sew, quilt and entertain...
Loyd Verne Nicholson
Feb 3, 2020
On the evening of February 3rd, 2020, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather Loyd Verne Nicholson passed away at The Baptist Home in Ironton, Missouri. He was 86 years old. Loyd was born on October 7, 1933 to the late George Oscar Nicholson and Irena Belle (Smith) Nicholson who raised their family on a ranch in Quemado, New Mexico...
Dr. Bradley Brewer
Feb 2, 2020
Dr. Bradley Brewer, 52, of Leadwood, passed away February 2, 2020, at his residence. He was born April 3, 1967, in Fredericktown, to James and Beverly (Roney) Brewer. Brad attended West County School but graduated from Bismarck. He later received his doctorate from Mississippi State University and became a Professor at the University.
Brad was preceded in death by his...
Albert "A.J." Joseph Fencl
Feb 1, 2020
Albert Joseph Fencl (A.J.) was born on May 2nd 1937 to Albert Joseph Fencl, Sr. and Alpha Lucreasey Graham Duncan Fencl at Coldwater, Missouri. At the age of 82 years he left his earthly home on February 1, 2020 to be with Jesus in his heavenly home. He and Phyllis Jean Whitener were united in marriage on September 17, 1955,...
Bernadene Brinkley
Feb 1, 2020
Bernadene Brinkley, 89, of Bismarck, passed away February 1, 2020 at Community Manor Nursing Home in Farmington. She was born on June 26, 1930 in Bunker to the late Ernest Elmer and Anna Kathern (Metzger) Wisdom. She was a member of Free Will Baptist Church in Bismarck. Bernadene loved flowers, plants and singing in church. Her grandchildren were her...
Sheila A Coffey
Feb 1, 2020
Sheila A. Coffey, 71, of Farmington, passed away February 1, 2020 at the Evelyn’s House in St. Louis. She was born February 10, 1948 in Mickey, Tennessee to the late J.R. and Ada “Lucille” (Haines) Gray. Sheila is also preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Gary Coffey; brother, Jackie Gray; sister, Patricia Crawford.
Sheila is survived by her children,...
Rita Kathryn Mcfarland
Jan 31, 2020
Rita Kathryn McFarland, 84, of Desloge, passed away January 31, 2020. She was born August 21, 1935, in Desloge, to the late Charles and Bessie (Dudley) Townsend. She was a lifetime member, and secretary for 40 years, at the First Baptist Church in Desloge.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Doyle McFarland; two daughters, Kathryn McFarland and...
Betty Jean Mathes
Jan 29, 2020
Betty Jean Mathes formerly of St. Louis, Missouri passed away on January 29, 2019 in Pilot Knob, Missouri at the age of 80 years. She was born on January 19, 1940 in West Fork, Missouri the daughter of the late Delbert and Thelma (Bowers) Mathes. Betty is survived by a brother, James Mathes and wife, Barbara of Black, Missouri and...
Barbara Lawson
Jan 29, 2020
Barb Lawson, 66, of Park Hills, passed away January 29, 2020 at her residence. She was born August 31, 1953, in Bonne Terre, to the late Lawrence Leon and Georgia Lee (Hampton) Hall. Barb attended the Wortham Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rick Lawson who passed in June of 2009; son,...
Ronald Cook
Jan 29, 2020
Ronald Cook, 82, of Farmington, passed away January 29, 2020. He was born August 17, 1937 in Bonne Terre, to the late Raymond Goodfellow and Minnie Pearl (Merritt) Cook. Ron was also preceded in death by one sister, Jackie Curtis.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sandra (LaBrot) Cook; three children, Carolyn (Matthew) Minks, Rick (Carol) Cook,...
