Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Glennon Govero
May 4, 2016
Glen Govero, 55, of Valles Mines, passed away May 4, 2016, at his residence, surrounded by his friends and family. He was born November 4, 1960, in St. Louis, to James Jerome and Patricia Ruth (Patterson) Govero. Glen attended the Gospel Light Freewill Baptist Church of Bonne Terre and was a member of the National Horseshoe Association.
He...
Ruby Hazel Odgers
May 2, 2016
Ruby Odgers, 91, of Farmington, passed away May 2, 2016 at Camelot Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born October 4, 1924 in Farmington, to the late George and Bessie (Shy) Hager. Ruby is a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard Odgers; five brothers, Harley, Robert, Roy,...
Mary Moran
May 2, 2016
Mary Moran, 93, of Bonne Terre, passed away May 2, 2016 at Parkland Health Center. She was born January 7, 1923 in Bonne Terre to the late Patrick H. Moran Sr. and Hilda (Effrein) Moran. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Patrick H. Moran Jr. and a nephew, Bruce Moran.
Mary will be sadly missed by her...
Joe Stone
May 2, 2016
Joseph Lee Stone, 74, of Bonne Terre, passed away May 2, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born December 25, 1941, in St. Louis, to the late William Paul and Virginia (Reagan) Stone. He was a member and Deacon of the First Freewill Baptist Church in Park Hills. Joe was employed by Arizona Game and Fish...
John Nelms Sr.
May 2, 2016
John Nelms Sr., 87, of Herculaneum, passed away May 2, 2016 at Scenic Nursing & Rehab Center. He was born on November 3, 1928 in Globe, Arizona to the late John O. and Irene (House) Nelms.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Coleen Snider; and grandson, Brent Nelms.
John is survived by his wife,...
Norman Parker
May 1, 2016
Norman Parker, 87, of Terre Du Lac passed away May 1, 2016 at his residence. He was born September 29, 1928 in Flat River to the late Charles and Ida (Beatty) Parker. He owned and operated A. Norman Parker CPA for 51 years. Norman served in the Army Reserve. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Elvins...
Alma Eula Mcclard
Apr 30, 2016
Alma (Hassell) McClard, of Farmington, passed at Presbyterian Manor. She was born April 29, 1920 in Des Arc to Arley Everett and Macey (Seal) Hassell. She was united in marriage to Artie R. McClard, August 8, 1940. She was called to her Heavenly home, to receive her angel wings on April 30, 2016 at the age of 96 years and...
Melvin J. Johnson
Apr 27, 2016
Melvin Jesse Johnson, 70, of Farmington passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at his residence. He was born February 5, 1946 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Henry and Arizona (LeVan) Johnson. He attended Calvary Bible Way Tabernacle in Arnold, Missouri.
In addition to his parents, Melvin was preceded in death by three sisters, Estel Guy, Laura Taylor, and...
Makennah Marie Barron
Apr 26, 2016
MaKennah Marie Barron passed away late Tuesday night, April 26, 2016, at her residence at the age of 8 years and 5 months. Makennah was born in Farmington, on Nov. 26, 2007.
MaKennah was a 2nd grade student at Washington-Franklin Elementary School in Farmington. She was involved with Hope Outdoors (a Christian Youth Turkey Hunt Group). MaKennah was a fun,...
Alice Mary Aubuchon
Apr 25, 2016
Alice Aubuchon, 92, of Park Hills, passed away April 25, 2016 at Country Meadows in Park Hills. She was born January 5, 1924 in Caledonia, to the late Albert and Sarah (Huitt) Sadler. Alice was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Park Hills.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vincent Joseph Aubuchon; son, Daniel Joseph...
Cletus Wampler
Apr 25, 2016
Cletus Wampler, 67, of Perryville, formerly of Marquand passed away Monday, April 25, 2016 at his residence. He was born Sunday, June 20, 1948 in Elvins. Cletus enjoyed farming and fishing. He was passionate about serving as an Alcoholics Anonymous Sponsor for over 28 years, and loved his Lord and Savior Jesus with all of his heart.
He was preceded...
Becky Jones
Apr 23, 2016
Becky Sue (Cramp) Jones age 57, was born June 4, 1958 in Bonne Terre and was called home to be with Jesus on April 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Virginia (House) Cramp.
Becky was the employed with ERDCC for 14 years her current title there was the mail-room supervisor.
Becky is survived...
George Weir
Apr 22, 2016
George Weir
George Henry Weir, 57, of Mineral Point, Missouri passed away April 22, 2016 at his residence. He was born November 4, 1958 in Bonne Terre, Missouri to the late James and Freda (Stegall) Weir. George was the owner of Weir Logging. He loved his job, enjoyed horseback riding, wagon riding, camping, storytelling, and spending quality time with family...
Peggy Joyce Bess
Apr 21, 2016
Peggy Bess, 83, of Park Hills, passed away April 21, 2016 at Country Meadows in Park Hills. She was born March 2, 1933 in Fredericktown, to the late Elmo Earl and Ruby Louise (Sanders) Ritter. Peggy and her husband Bob delivered Meals on Wheels and enjoyed going on bus tours. Peggy’s favorite past time was spending time with...
Teresa "Terry" Lynn Holmes
Apr 20, 2016
Mrs. Teresa Lynn "Terry" Holmes passed away Wednesday morning, April 20, 2016, at Crystal Oaks, in Festus, MO., at the age of 59 years, 5 months & 9 days. Teresa was born on November 11, 1956, in Bismarck, MO., & was the daughter of the late Jack Weiss and Earlean 'Hedrick' Weiss.
Terry earned an Associates Degree in Court Administration...
William James Watson
Apr 19, 2016
William James Watson, 43, of Farmington passed away April 19, 2016 at Mercy Hospital St. Louis as the result of an automobile accident. He was born April 12, 1973 in St. Louis. William was employed with Gilster Mary Lee in Perryville.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Allen and Ethel Watson, Sam and Irene (Isgrig) Venable; two uncles,...
Tammy Elaine Snyder
Apr 19, 2016
Miss Tammy Elaine Snyder passed away early Tuesday evening, April 19, 2016, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO., at the age of 41 years, 3 months & 10 days. Tammy was born on January 9, 1975, and was preceded-in-death by her father, Charlie Snyder (Feb. 8, 2007), and a sister, Rhonda Deason (Jan. 10, 2004).
Survivors Include : her...
Dorothy Hurt
Apr 16, 2016
Dorothy Hurt
Dorothy Louise Hurt, 77, of Doe Run passed away April 16, 2016 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. She was born June 16, 1938 in Esther, to the late Robert James and Ruth (Baker) Marion.
She was a member of the St. Charles chapter of Eastern Star.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Joel “Red”...
Ruby Claris Smith
Apr 11, 2016
Ruby Smith, 92, of Desloge, passed away April 11, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born July 29, 1923, in Bunker, to the late Guy H. and Verda (Lewis) Sapaugh. Ruby was a member of the Flat River Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Clinton Smith.
Ruby is survived...
John H. Branhof
Apr 11, 2016
John Herman Branhof, 88, of Desloge, formerly of Cahokia, IL passed away April 11, 2016 at NHC Healthcare in Desloge. He was born December 13, 1927 in St. Louis to the late Herman and Francis (Knoppe) Branhof. Also preceding him in death was his sister, Marion.
John is survived by six children, John Branhof, Connie, Jackie, Dianna Haddon & husband...
