Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Kimbal Strangmeier
Aug 29, 2016
William Kimbal Strangmeier, 83, of Park Hills, passed away August 29, 2016 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. He was born in Goose Creek, Texas, February 12, 1933, to the late William F.C. and Willie Mae (Bussey) Strangmeier. Kimbal graduated from the University of Texas with a Masters in Physics, and became an instructor at Mineral Area College for...
Helen Bowles
Aug 28, 2016
Helen L. Bowles, 89, of Desloge passed away August 28, 2016, at Country Meadows. She was born March 15, 1927, in Herculaneum to the late Clarence and Della (Bright) Marler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Cleveland Bowles; by two brothers, James Marler and Clyde Marler, and one sister, Glenda Gilbert.
Helen is survived...
Mary Ellen Wells
Aug 27, 2016
Mary Ellen Wells, 72 of Leadwood passed away at her residence Saturday August 27, 2016. She was born February 28, 1944 in Knob Lick. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Ollie Smith, husband, Larry Ray Wells, sister, Glenda Mae Cox, brother, Howard Eugene Smith, and great-grandchild, Tristan Chase Whaley. Mary is survived by children, Norma Jean...
Helen B. Jackson
Aug 26, 2016
Mrs. Helen B. Jackson passed away Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, at her Farmington Presbyterian Manor residence at the age of 97 years, 1 month & 25 days. Helen was born July 1, 1919, in Kansas City, KS, and was the daughter of Oren William Breidenthal, Sr., and Eva 'Brazelton' Breidenthal. Also preceding in death were : her husband of 53...
Thelma Sue Woolford
Aug 23, 2016
Tina Woolford, 69, of Farmington, passed away, August 23, 2016, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born September 20, 1946, in St. Louis, to the late Lewis and Sarah (Lockwood) Hasty. Tina loved to crochet and embroidery.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 47 years, Joseph William Woolford, Sr.; granddaughter,...
Angie Pierce
Aug 21, 2016
Angela Dawn Pierce, 33, of Bonne Terre passed away August 21, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. She was born November 14, 1982 in Farmington.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Brenda (Pierce) Robison.
Angie is survived by three children, Alexis Lamew, Heaven Lee and Ricky Lee; three brothers, Rusty Ligue, Mark Ligue and Justin Pierce; step-brothers, Keith Berry...
Laura Jessaline Nicholson
Aug 20, 2016
Mrs. Laura Jessaline 'Marberry' Nicholson of Farmington, passed away early Saturday afternoon, August 20, 2016 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center, in Farmington, at the age of 75 years, 8 months & 8 days. Laura Jessaline was born on December 12, 1940, in St. Francois County, Missouri. She was the daughter of Clarence Marberry & Glena Gertrude 'Merritt' Marberry. Also preceding...
Ollieann Goggins
Aug 19, 2016
Mrs. Ollieann Goggins of Farmington, passed away Friday, Aug.19, 2016, at her Farmington residence at the age of 88 years, 9 months & 14 days. Ollieann was born Nov. 5, 1927, in Bonne Terre, MO., & was the daughter of Lawrence Franklin Tesreau & Nellie Ellen 'Crawford' Tesreau.
Ollieann was united in marriage to Lonnie L. Goggins on Aug....
Robin Michele Price
Aug 19, 2016
Robin Michele Price
Robin Price, 48, of Park Hills, passed away August 19, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born on August 16, 1968 in Junction City, Kansas to Harold and Kathy (Jones) Price. Robin was preceded in death by her father, Harold Price; sister; Janet Price and grandparents. Robin received...
Gloria Umfleet
Aug 18, 2016
Gloria Umfleet, 72, of Desloge, passed away August 18, 2016 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, surround by her loved ones. She was born July 3, 1944, in Bonne Terre, to the late Earl Clifford and Ruby Gladys (Craig) Winch. Gloria truly loved, spending time with her grandson Ricco, watching soap operas, taking vacations, and going on cruises.
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Richard Leon Hovis
Aug 17, 2016
Richard Hovis, 87, of Bixby, passed away August 17, 2016, surrounded by family. He was born February 19, 1929 in Rivermines, to the late John Henry and Bertha (Howell) Hovis. Richard was raised Freewill Baptist, retired from St. Joe and served his country in The United States Army during the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his parents;...
Patricia Barton
Aug 17, 2016
Trish Barton, 51, of Park Hills, passed away, August 17, 2016, at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. She was born July 8, 1965 to the late Orville “Rooster” and Margarette Brewer. Trish loved to go fishing with her family anytime she got the chance.
She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers and three sisters.
Trish is survived...
Dennis Aubuchon
Aug 17, 2016
Denny AuBuchon, 57, of Bonne Terre, passed away August 17, 2016, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born June 14, 1959, in Bonne Terre, to Melvin and Patricia (Gremminger) AuBuchon of Desloge. Denny was a member of Mineral Area Elks, St. Joseph Church in Bonne Terre, and IBEW Local #1. He was employed as a journeyman /...
Helen G. Stegall
Aug 15, 2016
Helen Genevieve Stegall, 95, of Bonne Terre passed away August 15, 2016 at St. Joe Manor. She was born November 27, 1920 in Palmer, MO. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre and former member of Daughters of Isabella.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Anna Lea (Montgomery) Wright; husband,...
Alice Verl Mayberry
Aug 12, 2016
Alice Mayberry, 90, passed away, at her home in Park Hills, on August 12, 2016. Mrs. Mayberry was born March 19, 1926, in Bell City. She was the daughter of John Wilson, M.D., and Verl Williams. The family included three sons, and six daughters. She was reared in Bloomfield. Mrs. Mayberry received a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from Southeast...
James Clifford Huddleston, Sr.
Aug 12, 2016
James Clifford Huddleston, Sr., passed away Friday morning, August 12, 2016, in Granite City, Illinois, at the age of 90 years, 8 months & 20 days. Jim was born November 22, 1925, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, and was the son of James G. Huddleston & Virgie 'Bolton' Huddleston. Also preceding in death were: his wife, Mary Helen 'Clutts' Huddleston (2013); and...
William Henry Penrose Iii
Aug 7, 2016
William Penrose, 25, of Bonne Terre, passed away, August 7, 2016, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born March 6, 1991 in St. Louis, to William Henry and Debbie (Hawkins) Penrose Jr., also of Bonne Terre. William was a 2010 graduate of Central High School and attended the Solid Rock Church in Farmington.
He was preceded...
Bob Anderson
Aug 4, 2016
Robert “Bob” Anderson, 76, of Bonne Terre passed away August 4, 2016 at his residence. He was born July 1, 1940 in Potosi to the late Tony and Kathleen (Byers) Anderson. Bob attended Farmington Church of the Nazarene. He retired in 2002 from Innovative Warehousing of Farmington. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Navy.
In addition to...
Shelby Lawson Lpn
Jul 29, 2016
Shelby Lawson, 79 of Leadwood passed away Friday July 29, 2016 surround by her family. She was born October 25, 1936 in Wortham to the late Adonis and Lavida (LaChance) Young. In addition to her parents, Shelby was preceded in death by her son, Rick Lawson.
Shelby was a nurse in our area for 43 years. She was a...
Marilyn Lea Fuller
Jul 27, 2016
Marilyn Lea Ridgley Fuller, 79, died in Atlanta, GA., just a couple months shy of her 80th birthday. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Fuller, of Atlanta; grandson, Colin O'Shea, of Atlanta; sister-in-law, Jane Ridgley, of Memphis; and nieces Amanda Ridgley, of Memphis and Melissa Biondi, of Philadelphia. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Lockwood, of...
