Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Beulah Jane Vaught
Jul 27, 2016
Beulah Jane (Pinkston) Vaught, 91, of Bonne Terre, formerly of Farmington passed away July 27, 2016 at St. Joe Manor. She was born January 14, 1925 in Flat River. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Farmington and was the first President of the Ladies of St. Francois.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman...
Ernie Dallas
Jul 26, 2016
Ernest W. Dallas, 59, of Goose Creek passed away July 26, 2016. He was born November 28, 1956 in Forest City, Arkansas. Ernie was a member of the Goose Creek Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert V. Dallas and Shirley (Slinger) Zimmerman; son, Ernie Dallas, Jr.
Ernie is survived by two children, Robert Dallas and...
Margaret Scott
Jul 26, 2016
Margaret Scott, 85, of Bonne Terre passed away with family members around her to fly amongst the angels in heaven on July 26, 2016, at Desloge NHC. Margaret was a member of St. Joseph Church in Bonne Terre and Daughters of Isabella; and a lifetime member of Bonne Terre VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Bonne Terre. She volunteered her time for...
Bob Steel, Sr.
Jul 25, 2016
Bob Steel, 77, of Bismarck, passed away July 25, 2016, at his residence. He was born June 7, 1939, in Fort Worth, TX, to the late Randell and Wyona (Splawn) McNairn. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bismarck and worked for General Motors for over 30 years. Bob was also an avid wood worker.
Bob...
David B. Bayles
Jul 25, 2016
David B. Bayles, 85, of Bonne Terre passed away July 25, 2016. He was born December 2, 1930 in East Bonne Terre. David proudly served his country in the United States Navy in the construction battalion during the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin A. and Mary (David) Bayles; wife, Ruth (Portell) Bayles; son, David...
Brenda Dianne Mofield
Jul 22, 2016
Brenda Dianne Mofield, age 60 of Bonne Terre passed away July 22, 2016 at her residence. She was born September 27, 1955 in St. Louis. She was preceded in death by her father, Delmer Turner.
Dianne was a retiree from BJC where she worked as a Respiratory Therapist for many years.
She is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Bobby) Meier;...
Baby Kayden Gregory Montgomery
Jul 20, 2016
Baby Kayden Gregory Montgomery passed away July 20, 2016, at St. Louis Children's Hospital at the age of 15 days. Kayden was born on July 5, 2016. Also preceding-in-death was a great-grandfather, Gregory Montgomery.
Survivors Include : his mother, Jamie Lynn Montgomery. 2 sisters - Kayleigh Griffin & Hazel Griffin, both of Farmington. Grandparents - Gregory Montgomery, Jr., of Farmington,...
Shawn Michael Myers
Jul 18, 2016
Shawn Michael Myers, 26, of Bonne Terre passed away July 18, 2016. He was born May 25, 1990 in St. Louis. Shawn was a member of the Bible Way Association and a graduate of Farmington High School Class of 2010.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Ellis.
Shawn is survived by his parents, Mike and Shellie (Ellis)...
Rebecca Kay Barton
Jul 18, 2016
Rebecca Barton, 60, of Farmington, passed away July 18, 2016, at Missouri Baptist in St. Louis. She was born March 9, 1956 in Bonne Terre, to the late David and Zida (Marler) Rasnic. Becky was a member of the East Side Church of God and a long time beautician in our area.
She was preceded in death by her...
Babette Lea Poston
Jul 17, 2016
Babette was born October 24, 1956 and, at the age of 59, went to heaven on July 17, 2016. She was the daughter of Marvin and Ernestine Poston, who preceded her in death.
Babette has two sisters, Lana Jinkerson of Hillsboro and Janice (Mrs. Bob) Mason of Terre Du Lac, two nieces and a nephew: Marla (Mrs. Jason) Brunk of...
Lottie Mae Pargeter
Jul 16, 2016
Lottie Mae Pargeter, 91, of Bonne Terre passed away July 16, 2016. She was born July 2, 1925 in Bonne Terre. Lottie’s favorite quote and the words she lived by were, “Life is great if you don’t weaken”.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey Joshua and Pearl (Davis) House; two brothers, C.A. “Jack” House and Howard House;...
Patricia Ann Isenman
Jul 16, 2016
Mrs. Patricia Ann 'Weiler' Isenman passed away Saturday evening, July 16, 2016, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis County, MO., at the age of 63 years, 10 months & 13 days. Pat was born Sept. 3, 1952, at Bonne Terre, Mo., & was the daughter of Walter Weiler, Jr., and the late Virginia Evelyn 'Pulliam' Weiler. Also preceding in death...
Betty Lee Davis
Jul 15, 2016
Betty Lee (Sherrill) Davis, 88, of Farmington passed away July 15, 2016 at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. She was born November 24, 1927, in Annapolis, to the late Sherman and Zora (LaPlant) Sherrill.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill Davis, one brother, R. D. Sherrill; two sisters, Hilda Govro, and Yvonne Seitz.
Betty is...
Marie Thurman
Jul 15, 2016
Marie Thurman
Ina Marie Thurman, 95, of Bonne Terre passed away July 15, 2016. She was born November 26, 1920 in Bonne Terre. She was the oldest member of Centenary United Methodist Church. Marie was employed with Union Electric for 45 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Kennett and Bertha (Hardin) Thurman; two brothers, Oral Thurman and...
Daryl Pruett
Jul 14, 2016
Daryl Pruett, 66, of Park Hills, passed away July 14, 2016. He was born July 27, 1949 in Rolla, to the late George and Opal (Bray) Pruett. Daryl was a retired Elvins Police Officer and a member of the Elvins Ionic Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Daryl is survived by his wife,...
Dorothy Whitworth-White
Jul 14, 2016
Dorothy E. Whitworth-White, 85, of Potosi passed away July 14, 2016. She was born September 15, 1930 in Bonne Terre. She was a member of the Happy Grove Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Franklin “Minch” and Lenora Bell (Weir) Pierce; Infant son, Victor Samuel Whitworth; first husband, Raymond Whitworth; second husband, Rev. Walter...
Andrew M. Chestnut
Jul 12, 2016
Andrew Michael Chestnut, 31, of Ellsinore passed away July 12, 2016. He was born October 14, 1984 in St. Louis. Andrew proudly served his country in the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Nica Chestnut; aunt, Kristina Closson; uncle, David Chestnut.
Andrew is survived by his father, Don Chestnut; mother, Karol (Neblock) Closson; fiancé, Heather...
Hilda Bernice Stricklin
Jul 11, 2016
Hilda Bernice Stricklin, was born August 15, 1922, at Desloge. She passed away July 11, 2016, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Asa and Cecil Mae Phares; her husband, Arlie Vernon Stricklin; siblings, Christine Batson, Leroy “Jim” Phares, Charlene “Ping” Smart and Marvin “Bud” Phares; and niece, Denise...
Norman Arthur Hensley
Jul 11, 2016
Mr. Norman Arthur Hensley passed away early Monday morning, July 11, 2016, at Farmington Presbyterian Manor Nursing Home, at the age of 89 years, 5 months & 7 days. Norman was born on February 4, 1927, in Pevely, MO., & was the son of Marvin Arthur Hensley and Nellie Edith 'Silkett' Hensley. Also preceding in death were: his wife, Julia...
Larry Shaner
Jul 11, 2016
Larry Shaner, 78, of Farmington, passed away July 11, 2016 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. He was born January 24, 1938 in Frankclay, to George Elmo and Allie Gladine (Wilkinson) Shaner. Larry was a retired Boilermaker at Nooter Corporation for 42 years, a member of Pinecrest Nazarene, and a faithful volunteer at Parkland Hospital for 16 years. Larry loved to...
