Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Donald Lee Dodson
Jan 1, 2017
Donald Lee “Donnie” Dodson, 59, of Desloge passed away January 1, 2017 at NHC Healthcare in Desloge. He was born July 28, 1957 in Bonne Terre. Donnie proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was employed with the City of Bonne Terre for several years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles R. Dodson and...
Deloris Cowley
Dec 31, 2016
Deloris L. Cowley, 80, of Park Hills passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. She was born Wednesday, April 22, 1936 in Cantwell, to the late Harley and Alma (Douglas) Marion. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Cowley; and daughter Cathy Peery.
Deloris is survived by her children, Doug...
Rodger Ray Stricklin
Dec 30, 2016
Rodger Stricklin
Rodger Ray Stricklin, 66, of Farmington passed away December 30, 2016 at St. John’s Mercy Hospital. He was born March 19, 1950 to the late Lonnie Lee and Bertha Lorella (Welch) Stricklin. He was preceded in death by his son, Bradley Stricklin and a brother, Richard Stricklin.
Rodger was a retiree from the Electro Painting and Refurbishing Co.
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William "Bill" Copeland
Dec 25, 2016
Bill Copeland, 80, of Bonne Terre, passed away December 25, 2016 at his residence. He was born November 2, 1936, in Gladden, Missouri, to the late Cyrus and Birtia (Cavender) Copeland. Bill was a member of the Ionic Masonic Lodge in Desloge. He was a local contractor with Mid State Mechanical Contractors and the current business owner of Shamrock Restaurant....
Fred Sandoval
Dec 25, 2016
Freddie Leroy Sandoval, 71, of Terre Du Lac passed away December 25, 2016 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born May 7, 1945 in San Mateo, California. Fred proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion Stewart Hoover Post 23 of Blackfoot, Idaho. Fred was...
Dorothy Marie Marie Leonard
Dec 25, 2016
Mrs. Dorothy Marie 'Jones' Leonard passed away Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2016, at the Claru de Ville Nursing Home, Fredericktown, MO., at the age of 86 years, 6 months & 3 days. Dorothy was born on June 22, 1930, in Knob Lick, Mo., & was the daughter of Claude L. Jones and Mary Eva 'Mattingly' Jones. Also preceding-in-death were: a...
Gene Archer
Dec 24, 2016
Howard Eugene “Gene” Archer, 83, of Bonne Terre passed away December 24, 2016 at Kindred Hospital. He was born October 31, 1933 in Bonne Terre to the late Carl Lee and Lucille Louise (Stewart) Archer. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Carl Wayne Archer.
Gene served his community through hard work and dedication. He...
Rev. Bill Vangergraph
Dec 22, 2016
Rev. Bill Vandergraph, 78, of Farmington, passed away December 22, 2016 at Missouri Baptist Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born March 5, 1938, in Cape Girardeau, to the late George and Anna Marie (Sanders) Vandergraph. Bill was in ministry over 40 years, in which he pastored the Flat River Church of God, Cantwell Church of God, Kansas City,...
Warren Emmett Mabery
Dec 20, 2016
Warren Emmett “Warney” Mabery, 77, of Bonne Terre passed away December 20, 2016. He was born September 22, 1939 in Bonne Terre. Warren was a member of the Primrose Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph T. and Velma (Govro) Mabery; wife, Elzie “Margie” (Straughan) Mabery; daughter, Angela Parker; son-in-law, Kenny Parker; grandson, Kenny Ray Parker;...
Laverne M. White
Dec 19, 2016
Laverne Mae White, 74, of Mineral Point passed away December 19, 2016 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. She was born October 30, 1942 in Bonne Terre to the late Steven and Roxie (Leftridge) Webb. Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Lem and Leeman Webb; two sisters, Linda Webb and Lillie Coppedge.
Laverne is survived by...
Frederick E. Hackmann, Jr.
Dec 19, 2016
Frederick E. Hackmann, Jr., 81, of Bonne Terre passed away December 19, 2016 at Woodland Manor Nursing Center in Arnold. He was born August 7, 1935 in St. Louis to the late Frederick E. And Martha (Walbrink) Hackmann, Sr. Fred proudly served his country in the United States Army and was recognized as a 4th degree member of the Knights...
Norman "Doc" Mahurin
Dec 19, 2016
Norman “Doc” Mahurin left this life on December 19, 2016, at his home in Desloge. He was born September 7, 1930, in Gumbo, to Louis Raymond “Dock” Mahurin and Goldie Cleo (Wood) Mahurin. He was united in marriage to his loving wife Patricia Anne Schwent on October 6, 1950. “Doc” may be remembered professionally for his business N.L. Mahurin Builders....
Tom Christopher
Dec 19, 2016
Thomas Michael Christopher, 54, of Bonne Terre, passed away December 19, 2016, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born June 12, 1962, in St. Louis. Thomas attended both East Bonne Terre Baptist Church and Cornerstone Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Effie (Heady) Christopher; and one brother, Albert Christopher.
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Ruth Mccord
Dec 18, 2016
Ruth Annette McCord (Morris), 75, of Ste. Genevieve, died on December 18, 2016 surrounded by her family at Mercy Hospital in Festus. She was born September 2, 1941 in Esther. Mrs. McCord was married November 1, 1960 to Leslie Dean McCord of Esther.
She is survived by her husband, Leslie Dean McCord of Ste. Genevieve; sister, Jeanette Koen (John), Rolla;...
Harold Mcgee
Dec 18, 2016
Harold Dean “Fibber” McGee, 83, of Bonne Terre, passed away December 18, 2016, at National Health Care in Desloge. He was born June 15, 1933, to the late Ben Lloyd and Lillian Alma (Mushbach) McGee. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie June (Eaves) McGee.
Mr. McGee was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church, and a...
Margaret Hale
Dec 18, 2016
Margaret Hale of Bonne Terre, Mo resident of St. Joe Manor, departed this life December 18, 2016 at the age of 93, she was preceded in death by her husband Alfred Hale of Bonne Terre, MO; one son, William “Bill” Hale of Coldwater, MO; one son-in-law, Elwood Swanguarim of Desloge, MO; two daughters in law, Dee Rae Hale of Bonne...
Helen Sisson
Dec 17, 2016
Helen Francis Sisson, 74, of Bonne Terre, passed away December 17, 2016, at her residence. She was born November 13, 1942, to the late Francis Nettleton and Pearl Elizabeth (Pinkston) Conway. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Sisson; and two brothers, Ralph and Ray Conway.
Helen was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, VFW...
Billy Hart
Dec 17, 2016
Billy Hart, 75, of Park Hills, passed away on December 17, 2016 at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. He was born on February 10, 1941 to the late Linn Henry and Irma Bessie (Graham) Hart. Billy served in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Pea Ridge Mines and loved spending time with his grandkids. In addition to his parents, he...
Edna Marie Williams
Dec 14, 2016
Edna Williams, 79, of Park Hills, passed away December 14, 2016, at National Health Care in Desloge. She was born March 6, 1937, in Leadwood, to the late, Charles and Essie (Pierce) Overstreet. Edna was a member of the United Assembly of God Church in Gumbo.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Harold W. Williams.
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