Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
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...
Joseph William Woolford, Sr.
Mar 1, 2016
Joe Woolford, Sr., 84, of Farmington, passed away March 1, 2016 at his residence surrounded by loved ones. He was born July 10, 1931 in Annapolis, to the late Fred and Olive Amanda (Douglas) Woolford. Joe loved working with wood, gardening, and canning, as well as the outdoors.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Douglas Woolford;...
David Jennings
Feb 28, 2016
David Jennings, 57, of Bonne Terre, passed away June 25, 2017 at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. He was born September 28, 1959, to the late Benjamin Gethin and Alice Marie (Lewis) Jennings, Jr., in Camp Pendleton, California. David served his country in the United States Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Russell...
Florine Marie Miner
Feb 27, 2016
Florine Marie Miner, 87, of Park Hills passed away February 27, 2016 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born November 14, 1928 in Leadwood. She is preceded in death by her mother, Louise (Bannister) Pratte and a daughter that died in infancy, Linda. Florine is survived by her husband, Calvin Miner; two daughters, Joyce Clark, and Brenda Gruhala;...
Doris Gibson
Feb 27, 2016
Doris Gibson, 80, of Desloge, passed away February 27, 2016. She was born September 4, 1935 in Cantwell, to the late Robert and Lorine (Thomure) Smith. Doris attended the Cantwell Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edmund Gibson; son in-law, Scott Craig; brother, Dale Smith; and sisters, Carol Conway and Judy Nance.
Doris is survived...
Donald Gene Will
Feb 26, 2016
Mr. Donald Gene "Don" Will passed away Feb. 26, 2016, at Community Manor at the age of 69 years, 4 months & 19 days. Don was born Oct. 7, 1946, in Farmington, & was the son of the late Anton Will, Jr. (2001); and Bettie V. 'Smith' Will (2011).
Don retired from Flat River Glass Company after 30 years...
Mark Priest
Feb 25, 2016
Mark Priest, 67, of Desloge, formerly of Livermore, California, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at NHC of Desloge. He was born Thursday, September 30, 1948 in Jefferson County. Mark served honorably in the United States Navy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville Loyd Priest and Betty Jean (Waters) Swyers; wife, Saundra Lee (Taylor) Priest.
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Richard Middleton
Feb 24, 2016
Richard Middleton, 67 of Leadwood, passed away February 24, 2016. He was born August 10, 1948, in Elvins, to the late Elmer and Peggy (Birdsong) Middleton. Rich was retired Military and later worked for the Department of Corrections, before retiring in 1995. He attended First Baptist Church in Desloge and loved spending time with grandkids, watching westerns, and loving on...
Osa Mae Dean
Feb 23, 2016
Osa Mae (White) Dean, 82, of Hillsboro passed away February 23, 2016 at Fountainbleau Nursing Center in Festus. She was born March 30, 1933 in Saco, MO to the late Lester and Dorothy (London) White. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard Dean and a brother, Leroy White. She was a member of the Providence Baptist Church. ...
Steven C. Mckenna
Feb 23, 2016
Steven Charles McKenna, 58, of Terre Du Lac, formerly of Barnhart passed away February 23, 2016 at Hillcrest Care Center in DeSoto. He was born June 19, 1957 in St. Louis. Steve enjoyed spending time at the horse track and loved to play golf. He also loved to use the saying “it’s all good”.
Steve is survived by his...
Leslie Denise Gunning
Feb 21, 2016
Denise Gunning, 57, of Bismarck, passed away February 21, 2016. She was born May 8, 1958, in St. Louis, to Marvin “Bud” and Shirley (Rehkop) Phares. Denise was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, David Golden; and her father, Marvin “Bud” Phares.
Denise is...
