Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Ella Mae Serini
Feb 20, 2016
Ella Mae Serini, 82, of Desloge passed away February 20, 2016 at Country Meadows. She was born May 29, 1933 to the late Henry Keith and Birdie (Griffin) McFarland. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Otto Serini.
Ella Mae was an active and faithful member of the Cantwell Baptist Church. She started attending in 1960,...
Charles L. Trautman
Feb 19, 2016
Charles L. Trautman, 83, of Terre Du Lac passed away February 19, 2016. He was born August 2, 1932 in Ste. Genevieve to the late Joseph P. and Genevieve “LaLa” Trautman. Also preceding him in death was his brother, Donald Trautman and brother-in-law, Stanley Jett.
Charles is survived by his wife of 60 years, Arliss C. Trautman; son, Barry Trautman;...
Rev. Dr. William A. Allen
Feb 16, 2016
Rev. Dr. William A. Allen passed away early Tuesday morning, February 16, 2016, at his Farmington Presbyterian Manor residence at the age of 87 years, 7 months & 19 days. Bill was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on June 27, 1928, to William Ozro Allen & Vina Alice 'Kopp' Allen. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Jolinda Allen...
Gary David Pettus
Feb 16, 2016
Gary David Pettus, 66, of Bonne Terre passed away February 16, 2016. He was born February 9, 1950 in Bonne Terre. David proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the Primrose Baptist Church and the Parkland Beekeepers Association.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Howard and Naomi Isabel (Eggers) Pettus;...
Margaret "Darlene" Parres
Feb 16, 2016
Margaret “Darlene” Parres, 74, of Bonne Terre passed away February 16, 2016. She was born April 26, 1941 in Chester, IL. She was a member of Agape Faith Church in Valles Mines. Darlene was known as a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Mary “Peggy” (Reed) O’Dell; two brothers and...
Shirley Anne Hanners
Feb 16, 2016
Shirley Hanners, 85, of Farmington, formerly Bonne Terre, passed away February 16, 2016 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born October 17, 1930 in St. Louis, to the late John and Georgia (Henry) Robertson. Shirley was a guidance counselor in public education for more than 30 years and then retired from Hazelwood Central High School.
She is also...
Dwain Qualls
Feb 14, 2016
Dwain Qualls, 62, of Desloge passed away February 14, 2016 at his residence. He was born October 19, 1953 in Bonne Terre. Dwain is preceded in death by his father, Howard Dean Qualls. Dwain was a retired Prudential Insurance Agent. He volunteered as a hunter education teacher for the Missouri Dept. of Conservation for 27 years. He loved to hunt,...
Richard Brown
Feb 11, 2016
Richard Brown, age 81, of Park Hills, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Community Manor. He was born January 14, 1935, in Arkansas.
Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Audrey (Davis) Brown; one brother, Ray Brown.
Richard is survived by his wife, Diane (Hall) Brown; brothers, Glenn and wife Gennette Brown and L.D. and...
Baby Brooklynn Chestelle Wright
Feb 9, 2016
Baby Brooklynn Chestelle Wright was stillborn February 9, 2016, at Parkland Health Center, in Farmington.
Brooklynn Chestelle Wright is survived by her parents, Robert & Amber Wright of Farmington, as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
A Gathering of Friends will be held : Saturday, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Feb, 20,2016
at : TAYLOR Funeral &...
Richard E. Churan
Feb 5, 2016
Richard Edward Churan, 79 of Park Hills passed away February 5, 2016 at his residence. He was born January 4, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois. . Richard was preceded in death by his wife Betty (Brown) Churan, and his parents Edward Churan and Edith (Myers) Churan.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 9, 2016 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m....
Nina Cain
Feb 2, 2016
Nina E. (Cantrell) Cain, 62, of Desloge passed away February 2, 2016 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. She was born March 17, 1953 in Valles Mines. Nina loved spending time on the beach and going camping.
She was preceded in death by her father, William Cantrell.
Nina is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Jerry...
Jerry Million
Feb 2, 2016
Jerry Michael Million, son of the late Dewey Nathan Million and Mildred Ellen 'Moss' Million, was born January 11,1946, in Poplar Bluff, MO., & departed this life February 2, 2016, at his residence in Farmington, MO. He had attained the age of 70 years and 22 days.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded-in-death by his sister, Darlene Meredith;...
Lily Jue
Feb 1, 2016
Mrs. Lily 'Tong' Jue passed away Monday morning, February 1, 2016, in Farmington, at the age of 88 years, 5 months & 20 days. She was born on August 11, 1927, in Shanghai, China & was preceded-in-death by her husband, Sam P.Jue (June 7, 2012).
Lily was a longtime member of Ying On Benevolent Association.
Survivors Include : 4 children...
Johnathan Hamlett
Feb 1, 2016
Johnathan “JD” Hamlett, 22, of Farmington passed away Monday, February 1, 2016. He was born Monday, March 15, 1993 in Farmington. He is preceded in death by his sister, Abbye Hamlett; grandmother, Janice Martin. He loved his children.
JD is survived by his father, Paul Hamlett and wife Lori (Ferguson) Hamlett; mother, Robyn (Rhoda) Brown; children, Jaedyn Amonette, Jakobi “Little...
Billy Ray Snow
Jan 30, 2016
Billy Ray Snow, age 70, of French Village passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016 at his residence. Billy was born November 2, 1945 in Hayti, Missouri to the late Richard and Karnease (Dean) Snow. Billy was a retiree of UAW 110 and loved his family very much. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his brother...
Dorothy "Cricket" Quevreaux
Jan 30, 2016
Dorothy “Cricket” Quevreaux, 55, of Lake Timberline passed away January 30, 2016 at Parkland Health Center in Bonne Terre. She was born September 8, 1960 to the late Walter and Stella (Cain) DeClue. She is also preceded in death by her son, Jamie Lee; three sisters, and three brothers.
Dorothy was a member of the Silver Springs Baptist Church,...
Melba Stevens
Jan 29, 2016
Melba Stevens, 78, of Bismarck, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016. She was born April 10, 1937 in St. Louis.
Mrs. Stevens was preceded in death by her parents, Oren O’Bryan and Gladys (Shaw) O’Bryan; daughter, Mary McAulay; sister, Judith O’Bryan; brother, David “Buster” O’Bryan; and grandson, Timothy Paul Lococo
Melba is survived by her spouse, Arthur...
Guy Eugene Coppedge
Jan 29, 2016
Guy Eugene Coppedge, 72, of Bonne Terre passed away January 29, 2016, at his residence. He was born November 1, 1943, in Desloge. Guy served his country in the United States Air Force, was stationed in Hawaii as a machinist, and participated in a study for the Space program. He retired as a machinist from the glass factory.
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Ronald Lewis Pursell
Jan 29, 2016
Mr. Ronald Lewis Pursell passed away Friday, January 29, 2016, at the Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, MO., at the age of 67 years & 8 days. Ronald was born Jan. 21, 1949, in St. Louis, MO.
Ronald was a US ARMY VietNam Veteran and a Life Member of Sullivan, MO., VFW Post #3987
Survivors Include : his wife,...
Don Cook
Jan 28, 2016
Walter Donald “Don” Cook, 76, of Park Hills passed away January 28, 2016 at his residence. He was born May 18, 1939 in Elvins to the late Everett and Jessie (Arnett) Cook. Also preceding him in death was his wife, Ruby (Wilkerson) Cook and two brothers, Gene Cook and Bob Cook. Don proudly served his country in the United States...
