Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
John James Martin, Jr.
Mar 18, 2016
John “Johnny” James Martin, Jr., 70, of Bonne Terre, passed away March 18, 2016 at his residence. He was born July 6, 1945 in Bonne Terre to the late John James Martin, Sr. and Jettie May (Wood) Martin. Also preceding him in death was his son, John James Martin III.
Johnny served in the National Guard and enjoyed meeting...
Charles Arthur Chapman
Mar 18, 2016
Charles Chapman, 87, of Park Hills, passed away March 18, 2016 at his residence. He was born November 16, 1928, in Herculaneum, to the late John Leo and Minnie Alice (Baker) Chapman.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Beulah Gladys (Womack) Chapman; two sisters, Goldie Beauchamp, and Laura Kell; three brothers, Olen, Paul and Jessie Chapman.
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Violet Stegall
Mar 16, 2016
Violet “Vi” Stegall age 87, of Bone Terre, passed away March 16, 2016 at her residence. She was born on April 10, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri. Violet was a people person, selling real estate late in life, she was well known and liked by many. A fond memory of hers was owning and operating the Farmer’s Daughter Restaurant near...
Bobby Ray Zolman
Mar 16, 2016
Bob Zolman, 79, of Bonne Terre, passed away March 16, 2016, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington, surrounded by his family. He was born June 13, 1936 in Esther, to the late Gilbert “Patty” and Maude (McCleod) Zolman. Bob was an Army Veteran and served in the 82nd airborne. He was a middle school social studies teacher, in the Farmington...
Patricia Jo Eaves
Mar 15, 2016
Patti Eaves, 80, of Farmington, formerly of Desloge, passed away March 15, 2016 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born February 21, 1936 in Desloge, to the late Noble O. and Thelma (Buckner) Weitzel. Patti was a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge, Beta Sigma Phi and served on the North County School Board for 4 years....
Jeffrey Donald Herman
Mar 13, 2016
Jeffrey Herman, 36, of Bonne Terre, passed away March 13, 2016. He was born June 6, 1979, in St. Louis, to Carl Donald and Dianne Helen (Hawkins) Herman. Jeff was an automotive technician with Auto Plaza Chrysler-Dodge Jeep and Ram in DeSoto.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Clara Hawkins.
Jeff is survived by his parents; wife, Sarah...
James Joy
Mar 11, 2016
James Joy, 65, of Park Hills passed away March 11, 2016 at his residence. He was born July 17, 1950 in Edmund, Oklahoma to the late Fred and Wanda “Jan” (Bradbury) Joy. He was retired from the United States Army. James enjoyed a very active life and had many interests and hobbies.
James is survived by his loving wife, Debby...
Ricky Joe Ferguson, Jr.
Mar 10, 2016
Ricky Ferguson, 37, of Farmington, passed away March 10, 2016. He was born February 27, 1979 in St. Louis, to Rick Joe Ferguson, Sr. and Jamie Wilson.
Ricky is survived by his father, Rick Ferguson of Farmington; mother, Jamie Wilson of Eureka; one daughter, Cassadi Rayne Divers of St. Louis; sisters, Kassi Carroll, Angela Medina; brother, Shawn Medina, and...
Lorene Burch
Mar 10, 2016
Miss Helen Lorene Burch graduated to Heaven Thursday, March 10, 2016, at Reach West County in St. Louis at the age of 88 years, 2 months & 28 days. Lorene was born Dec. 11, 1927, in Farmington, and was the daughter of James Wesley Burch (1981) & Helen M. 'Rost' Burch (1996). Also preceding in death were: a sister, Elsie...
Homer L Stotler
Mar 10, 2016
Homer Stotler, 94, of Desloge, passed away March 10, 2016 at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born October 4, 1921, in Czar, to the late Preston and Celia (Casebolt) Stotler. Homer was a member of the Parkview Freewill Baptist Church in Desloge as well as a former trustee for the church. He was a decorated WWII Veteran...
Billy Forrest Smith
Mar 8, 2016
Billy “Will” Smith, age 23, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, formerly of Park Hills, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Froedtert Hospital. He was born April 19, 1992, in Festus, Missouri. Billy was a member of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Local #1199. He was a very talented sketch artist and was an accomplished woodworker. Billy loved...
Dorothy Mae Branhof
Mar 8, 2016
Dorothy Mae Branhof, 87, of Desloge, formerly of Cahokia, IL passed away March 8, 2016 at NHC Healthcare in Desloge. She was born May 24, 1928 in East St. Louis, IL to the late Ben and Julia Zweig. Also preceding her in death was one son, Charles in infancy; sister, Leah Bush; brother, Eugene Zweig.
Dorothy is survived by her...
June Eleanor Evans
Mar 6, 2016
June Evans, 87, of Desloge, passed away March 6, 2016, at NHC in Desloge. She was born October 11, 1928, in Quaker, to the late Paul Lyle and Alice Daisy (Martin) Wilkinson. June enjoyed quilting, crafts, crocheting, gardening and especially spending time with her family and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eldon “Pete” Evans; son,...
Raymond Richardson
Mar 5, 2016
Raymond Leroy Richardson, 72, of Bonne Terre passed away March 5, 2016. He was born April 19, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan. He was a member of the Morse Mill Baptist Church and Teamsters Local #600.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Viola (Heady) Richardson and brother, Arthur “John” Richardson.
Raymond is survived by two daughters, Denise...
Tim Basler
Mar 4, 2016
Tim Basler, 58, passed away March 4, 2016 at his residence. He was born December 20, 1957 in Bonne Terre to the late William and Thelma (Hulsey) Basler. He was also preceded in death by a daughter in infancy, Elizabeth and a brother in law, Jerry Ragsdale. Tim was a member of the St. Louis Carpenters Union....
Robert Lee Vallo
Mar 4, 2016
Robert Lee Vallo, 77, of Bonne Terre passed away March 4, 2016 at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton. He was born September 23, 1938 in Bonne Terre to the late Frank and Helen (Fedorchalk) Vallo. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.
Also preceding him in death was his wife, Rita (Hahn) Vallo; daughter, Sheila Vallo-Steel;...
Opal Kimberlin
Mar 4, 2016
Opal Kimberlin, 96, of Park Hills passed away March 4, 2016 at her residence. She was born to the late Laymon and Irena Rosetta (Pendleton) Adkins Copeland February 28, 1920 in Meta, Missouri. Opal was known as a caring and strong person.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Elsworth “Elzia” Rowden; second...
Deanna Alene Pazdera
Mar 3, 2016
Deanna Alene “Deanne” (Price) Pazdera, 68, passed away March 3, 2016 at Georgian Gardens. She was born May 14, 1947 in Bonne Terre to the late Orville and Lela (Halter) Price. She retired from the Missouri Dept. of Corrections after 15 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Keith Pazdera; one sister, Norma Hedrick.
Deanna is...
Lillian "Sis" Hammers
Mar 2, 2016
Lillian “Sis” Hammers, 79, of Park Hills, passed away March 2, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. She was born August 27, 1936 in Elvins, to the late Almon “Coonie” and Edna (Brooks) Kennedy. She was a member of Faith Fellowship and was a loving mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Chester...
Matthew S. King
Mar 2, 2016
Matthew S. King, 51, of Bonne Terre passed away March 2, 2016. He was born February 22, 1965 in St. Louis. He owned and operated Matt King Construction. Matt loved to watch the St. Louis Blues, enjoyed playing washers and was known as a great friend.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Carole M. (Rodriguez) King; brother, Gregory...
