Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Allan Ross Cowin
Sep 15, 2016
Ross Cowin, 74, of Bonne Terre, passed away September 15, 2016, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born May 12, 1942 in St. Louis, to the late Charles and Mildred (Phelps) Cowin. Ross served his country in the United States Air Force, where he worked on the Gemini Project. He later became a business owner/operator. He...
James C. Hayes
Sep 15, 2016
Mr. James C. Hayes passed away Thursday morning, September 15, 2016, in Farmington, at the age of 81 years, 2 months & 12 days. He was born on July 3, 1935, in Harviel, Missouri, and was the son of Cecil McHenry Hayes & Helen Marie 'Clubb' Hayes. Also preceding-in-death was his wife, Lucy Hayes (1998).
James was a US ARMY...
Thelma Jean Martin
Sep 13, 2016
Thelma Jean Martin, 85, of Farmington passed away September 13, 2016 at St. Joe Manor. She was born November 27, 1930 in Nacogdoches, TX. She was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Andrew and Lillian Ethel (DeShazo) Waggoner; husband, John K. Martin; and four brothers.
Thelma is survived by four...
Phillip Wayne Krause
Sep 13, 2016
Phillip Wayne Krause, 87, of Bonne Terre passed away September 13, 2016. He was born October 29, 1928 in Chicago, IL to the late Lorie V. and Geraldine (Joyce) Krause. Phillip proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a Purple Heart recipient. He was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church,...
Iva Aline Bates
Sep 13, 2016
Mrs. Iva Aline Bates passed away in Farmington, Tuesday, Sept., 13, 2016, at the age of 94 years and 28 days. Aline was born Aug. 15, 1922, in Iron Mountain, MO., & was the daughter of John "Tip" Harrison Henson & Jessie Faye 'Plummer' Henson. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Paul Elwood Bates (1998); a son, Rev. David Bates; a...
Casey Jones
Sep 11, 2016
Casey Jones, 83, of Desloge passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016 at NHC of Desloge. He was born Monday, November 7, 1932 in Minimum, Missouri to the late J.T. and Opal (King) Jones. Casey proudly served in the United States Amry in Korea earning 3 Bronze Stars, he was a 50 year member of the Carpenters Union #1795 and a...
Gary Edward Versluys
Sep 10, 2016
Mr. Gary Edward Versluys passed away September 10, 2016, at his Buford, Georgia, residence at the age of 70 years, 5 months & 6 days. Gary was born on April 4, 1946, in Marshall, Minnesota, and was the son of Virgil Versluys and Marvel 'Markell' Versluys. Also preceding-in-death was a brother, Kenneth James Versluys.
Gary was a US NAVY Veteran...
Carl Howard Hinds
Sep 10, 2016
Carl Hinds, 75, of Desloge, passed away Septmeber 10, 2016 at his residence. He was born on July 10, 1941 in Aurora, IL, to the late Howard H. and Opal (Swait) Hinds. Carl was a member of The Congregational United Church of Christ and proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force. He worked in real estate...
Charlotte R. Dueringer
Sep 9, 2016
Charlotte Rae Dueringer, 74, a native of Bonne Terre and resident of St. Louis for the past 30 years, passed away September 9, 2016 at SSM Heath St. Clare Hospital in Fenton surrounded by her family. She was born March 19, 1942 in Bonne Terre. Charlotte was a member of the East Bonne Terre Baptist Church.
She was preceded in...
June Cathryn Thurman
Sep 8, 2016
Mrs. June Cathryn Thurman passed away early Thursday morning, September 8, 2016, at The Villas, in DeSoto, MO., at the age of 81 years, 2 months & 18 days. June was born on June 20, 1935, in Flat River, Missouri. Preceding-in-death were: her mother and step-father : Osa Bernice 'Emily' Decker and James "Red" Decker. A son, Michael Thurman; a...
Kathryn "Kay" R. Leach
Sep 7, 2016
Mrs. Kathryn R. "Kay" Leach passed away late Wednesday morning, September 7, 2016, at Parkland Hospital, in Farmington, at the age of 77 years, 10 months & 22 days. Kathryn was born on October 15, 1938. Kathryn was preceeded in death by her husband, Raymond Darrel Leach (Feb. 11, 2008).
Kay taught Water Aerobics @ The Farmington Civic Center &...
Edwin "Dag" Copeland
Sep 4, 2016
Edwin “Dag” Copeland, 87, of Desloge passed away September 4, 2016. He was born July 24, 1929 in Salem to the late Cyrus and Birtia (Cavender) Copeland. He was also preceded in death by a son, Kevin L. Copeland and three brothers, Leroy Copeland, Clyde Copeland and in infancy Charles Copeland. Dag was member of the Cantwell Baptist Church and...
Donald Lee King
Sep 4, 2016
Mr. Donald Lee King passed away Sunday morning, September 4, 2016, at his rural Farmington residence at the age of 79 years and 19 days. Don was born August 15, 1937, in St. Francois Co., MO., & was the son of Edward Elmo King (Dec'd 2013) and Elvie Lorine 'Miller' King (Dec'd 2002). Also preceding-in-death was his father-in-law, Luther E....
Ethel Brown
Sep 4, 2016
Ethel Brown, 91, of Desloge passed away September 4, 2016 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. She was born January 8, 1925 to the late Cleveland and Daisy (Richey) Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Edwin Brown; siblings, Carl Smith, James Smith, Juanita Charboneau, Mildred Cape, and Earl Smith. Ethel was a member of the First Baptist...
Norma Lee Jackson
Sep 2, 2016
Norma Jackson, 72, of Salem, passed away September 2, 2016 at University Hospital in Columbia. She was born March 8, 1944 in St. Louis, to the late Delbert and Viola (Whitcanack) Moss. She was also preceded in death by her brother Stanley Moss. Norma was a member of the New Home Baptist Church.
She is survived by her...
Doris Jean Benear
Sep 1, 2016
Doris Jean Benear, 81, of Bonne Terre passed away September 1, 2016 at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. She was born October 18, 1934. Doris was a member of the St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Bonne Terre where she was active with the music and sang in the choir. She was also a member of the Lutheran Women’s Ministry Missionary.
She...
Thelma Jean Warren Danieley
Aug 31, 2016
Mrs. Thelma Jean Warren Danieley passed away late Wednesday afternoon, August 31, 2016, at Jefferson Mercy Hospital in Festus, at the age of 90 years, 1 month & 8 days. Thelma was born on July 23, 1926, in Flat River, MO., & the daughter of Otey Reed Campbell & Zora Ann 'Bone' Campbell Kitchell. Also preceding in death were :...
Jeanne Lawson
Aug 31, 2016
Jeanne Mary Lawson, 56, of Leadington passed away August 31, 2016 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She was born June 13, 1960 in St. Louis. Jeanne was a member of The Shepherd’s House Church in Desloge.
Jeanne is survived by her father, Roger McMullan; mother, Kelly Maness; two children, Ken Harris and wife Susan of Wentzville and Shelly Harris of...
Bernadine Elaine Grayson
Aug 31, 2016
Bernadine Grayson, 86, of Desloge, passed away August 31, 2016 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. She was born June 10, 1930 in Desloge, to the late Fred and Helen (Mouser) Gremminger. Bernadine was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills, and the Knights of Columbus Women’s Auxiliary. She was a past member of the...
Sharon Janice Huff
Aug 31, 2016
Sharon Huff, 58, of rural Mineral Point, passed away August 31, 2016 due to an automobile accident. She was born July 6, 1958 to Kenneth and Norma (Beers) Medley. Sharon loved her antique business and her auction family at Dees Auction Management. She also loved farming and her dear border collie, Jack.
She was preceded in death by her...
