Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
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...
Donovan Smith-Kennedy
Apr 11, 2016
Donovan Wade Smith-Kennedy was was peacefully born and passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, April 11, 2016. Donovan is survived by his parents, Justin Kennedy and Jacqueline Smith; brother, Connor Smith-Garcia; sisters, Toni Balon and Lydia Kennedy.The family will accept friends at C.Z. Boyer & Son Caldwell Chapel in Park Hills Friday, April 15, 2016 at 12:00 PM...
Maxine Thomas
Apr 9, 2016
Mrs. Maxine M. 'Gross' Clark Thomas left her earthly home, peacefully surrounded by family and friends late Saturday afternoon, April 9, 2016, at age 77 years, 4 months & 2 days. Maxine was born Dec. 7, 1938, in Bonne Terre, MO., & was the daughter of John Gross & Dorothy 'Weir' Gross. Also preceding-in-death were : her husband, Lloyd Clark;...
Delbert L. Watson
Apr 5, 2016
Delbert Lee Watson, 49, of Park Hills, passed away at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton on April 5, 2016. Delbert was born on April 6, 1966 in Potosi to the late Clifton and Annabell (Weir) Watson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother George Watson and a sister Barbara Reagan.
Delbert is...
Rachel Belle Womack
Apr 5, 2016
Mrs. Rachel Belle Womack joined her savior on Tuesday afternoon, April 5, 2016, at the Three Forks of Forney Assisted Living Center, in Forney, Texas, at the age of 94 years, 11 months & 1 day. Rachel was born on May 4, 1921, in Webb, Arizona. She was preceded-in-death by her parents, Joseph Lee Kerby and Mabel 'Jewell' Kerby; her...
Joseph Brian Martucci
Apr 5, 2016
Joseph Brian Martucci, 50, of Bonne Terre passed away April 5, 2016 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. He was born February 26, 1966 in Granada Hills, CA. He was a member of the Primrose Baptist Church.
Joseph is survived by his parents, Robert and Linda (Mays) Martucci; four children, Michael Martucci, Trent Martucci, Russell Beauvais and Robert Wells; brother, Scott Martucci...
Marcia L. Jones
Apr 5, 2016
Marcia Lee (Rowland) Jones, 88, of Park Hills, MO., passed away April 5, 2016 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. She was born on October 13, 1927 in Flat River, MO. to the late Reese and Leola (Glenn) Rowland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. Jones; son Robin Jones and a brother Sam...
Darrell "Roscoe" Ross
Apr 4, 2016
Darrell “Roscoe” Ross, 58, of Park Hills passed away Monday, April 4, 2016 at his residence. He was born Friday, February 7, 1958 in Bonne Terre to the late Norris “Dick” Ross and Versa Elizabeth (Snedacor) Stokes. Also proceeding him in death is one brother Ervin Stokes.
Roscoe is survived by his son, Cody Ross; brothers, Shawn Stokes...
Joella Eden
Apr 4, 2016
JoElla Eden, 80, of Desloge, passed away April 4, 2016 at her residence. She was born on February 13, 1936 in Desloge to the late Ben and Irene (Asbridge) Weitzel. She was a member of the 1st Baptist Church in Desloge.
JoElla is survived by four children, Ben and wife Debbie Eden of Bonne Terre, Tony and wife Lona...
Henry Harmon
Apr 4, 2016
Henry Solomon Harmon, of Gumbo, passed away April 4, 2016 at National Health Care. Henry was born on July 20, 1942 in Potosi to the late Carson and Beulah (Allen) Harmon. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by four brothers, Norvel, Johnny, Arthur Harmon and Donald Gibson: four sisters, Laura Niswonger and Leoma Middleton, Rosetta...
Gwen Helms
Apr 2, 2016
Janice “Gwen” Helms, 77, of Desloge, passed away April 2, 2016 at her residence. She was born on November 9, 1938 in Bishop, California to the late Theodore “Ted” and Marcella (Richardson) Twomey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters, Delores Twomey and Sheila Gayle Armor. Gwen enjoyed oil painting, antiquing, traveling...
