Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Wayne Hassell
Dec 1, 2019
Wayne Hassell, 57, of Bonne Terre, passed away December 1, 2019. He was born July 31, 1962, in Bonne Terre, to the late Jesse and JoAnn (Riley) Hassell. He enjoyed camping, fishing, spending time with family, especially with his kids at the park.
He is survived by fiancé, Lynzi Ladd; four children, Jessica (Jack Rothwell) Hassell, Jennifer Cave, Izzabella...
Marilyn L Gann
Dec 1, 2019
Marilyn Gann, age 86, of Farmington, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Presbyterian Manor. She was born December 14, 1932 to the late Tony L. and Vada I. (Long) Horn in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Marilyn was a member of Marvin Chapel United Methodist Church and Naomi Ruth Circle
In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in...
Frances Lee Neumann
Dec 1, 2019
Frances Lee Neumann, known to most as Fran or Frannie, passed away December 1, 2019 at The Baptist Home at the age of 75 years. She was born November 29, 1944 in East St. Louis, Illinois the daughter of the late Wilbur and Helena (Wrischnik) Weaver. Fran is survived by her son Richard Mordis of Sparta, Illinois, her brother, James...
Trina Luann Clark
Nov 30, 2019
Trina Luann Clark, formerly of Ironton, Missouri passed away on November 30, 2019 at the age of 51 years. She was born January 14, 1968 in Fredericktown, Missouri the daughter of the late Thomas Harper and Patricia (Rouse) Allendar. Trina is survived by her daughter, Charlee Ann Clark of Bonne Terre, Missouri and her three brothers; Jimmy Harper and wife,...
Melvin "Duke" Jones
Nov 30, 2019
Melvin Ott “Duke” Jones, 74, of Desloge passed away November 30, 2019 at St. Joseph West Lake St. Louis. He was born on March 4, 1945 in Desloge to the late Medford and Mildred (Turner) Jones.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers Medford Jr, James, and Howard Jones as well as three sisters Rosetta Pickering, Wanda...
Bonnie June Martin-Baker
Nov 30, 2019
Bonnie June Martin-Baker, 70, of Farmington formerly of Kennett passed away November 30, 2019 at Barnes Jewish hospital surrounded by her sisters. She was born April 15, 1949 in Dunklin County Missouri. Bonnie enjoyed spending time with her family and cruising.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Enoch Hess and Mary Eva (Rushing) McCarty; the father of her...
Albert "Wayne" Bell
Nov 30, 2019
Wayne Bell, 65, of Leadwood, passed away November 30, 2019, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born August 16, 1954, in Ironton, to the late Floy and Idabell (Choate) Bell. Wayne proudly served his country in the United States Army and later drove for 39 years, over the road. His favorite pastime was music and he would organize...
Louise Ellen Ward
Nov 29, 2019
Louise Ellen Ward, age 82 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 at the Claru Deville Nursing Center in Fredericktown. She was born August 13, 1937 in Marquand, Missouri, a daughter of Joseph Arthur and Lillie Emmaline (Garner) Emmett. On September 13, 1951 she was united in marriage to Lloyd "Sonny" Cooper, he preceded her in death...
Romana Rose Corcoran
Nov 29, 2019
Romana Rose Corcoran, 98, of Farmington passed away November 29, 2019 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. She was born December 17, 1920 in Kansas City. Romana was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington. She loved gardening, reading, music and most of all, spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph...
Shirley Ann Mund Wilkinson
Nov 27, 2019
Shirley Ann Mund Wilkinson was born on December 3, 1934 in Bonne Terre to the late William (Bill) Byington and Rose Byington. She was the youngest of eight children – five brothers and two sisters: Sam, Ray, Ernest (Dutch), Leonard, Lester, Mary Ellen Yancey and Helen Olson. All preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two...
Kerry Smith
Nov 26, 2019
Kerry Smith, 72, of Pilot Knob, passed away peacefully at home November 26, 2019. He was born July 18, 1947, in Bonne Terre, to Dale R. and Verna “Teet” (Renfro) Smith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carla (Irwin) Smith; father; Dale Smith and sister, Karen McCord; and two grandchildren. Kerry is survived by his mother, Verna...
Betty Joann Hayes
Nov 24, 2019
Betty Joann Hayes, age 87 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at the Claru DeVille Hursing Center in Fredericktown. She was born on July 21, 1932 in Pittsfield, Illnois, a daughter of Lowell Edison and Dorothy May (Coultas) Autery. On May 8, 1954 in Pocohantas, Arkansas she was united in marriage to Franklin Delano Hayes, he...
Virgil William Holbrook Sr.
Nov 24, 2019
Virgil William Holbrook Sr., age 85 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at the Cedargate Nursing Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He had fought small cell lung cancer once but he had no more fight after it came back with a vengeance.... he was ready to go home to be with his loved ones. He was...
Bruce Alan Schweda
Nov 24, 2019
Bruce Schweda, 66, of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019, at NHC Healthcare. He was born on Friday, April 10, 1953, in Chicago, IL to the late Henry and Mary (Daniel) Schweda. He was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Park Hills where he was an usher, choir member, played bells and a communion assistant. Bruce...
Janett Lois Jackson
Nov 22, 2019
Janett Lois Jackson, age 64 passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at her home in Marquand, Missouri. She was born on December 26, 1954 in Coldwater, Missouri, a daughter of Oscar and Lois Nadean (Kemp) Parson. Her parents precedes her in death. She is survived by her significant other – Steve Malon of Marquand; two sisters & brothers-in-law –...
Arnold Devoid Barton
Nov 22, 2019
Arnold Devoid Barton, age 88, of Bonne Terre, MO, passed away on November 22, 2019 in the presence of his Savior. Arnold was born on January 6, 1931, in Leadwood, MO, to the late William Luther and Alva Marie (Custer) Barton. Mr. Barton joined the Navy in 1949, honorably discharged shortly before the onset of the Korean Conflict. He...
Sandy Louise Davis
Nov 20, 2019
Sandra "Sandy" Louise (Wilfong) Davis, age 75, of Bonne Terre, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at her residence. She was born October 2, 1944 to the late Clinton and Francis (Wilson) Wilfong. Sandy was a member of the VFW and Eagles of Bonne Terre. She enjoyed puzzles and fishing.
In addition to her parents, Sandy was preceded in...
Tony Knight
Nov 18, 2019
Tony Knight, 60, of Bonne Terre, passed away November 18, 2019, at Missouri Baptist Hospital. He was born on June 30, 1959, in Granite City, IL. Tony loved his family, friends and work. He had a heart for helping people and animals in need. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his loving wife, Johanna (Kennedy) Knight; daughter,...
David Justin Hannah
Nov 16, 2019
David Justin Hannah, age 40 of Farmington, Missouri passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Parkland Medical Center in Farmington. He was born on December 12, 1978 in Wyandotte, Michigan to David Hanley and Jean Marie (Kinney) Hannah. His mother Jean Hannah precedes him in death. David had worked for Busenbark Carpet in Leadington, Missouri; he enjoyed mushroom...
Don Burgan
Nov 16, 2019
Don Burgan, 78, of Terre Du Lac, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Parkland Health Center. He was born on Tuesday, August 12, 1941, to the late William and Estella (Stewart) Burgan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lawrence and Edna Stewart; sister, Debbie Agnew and cousin Ronald...
