Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Donald "Sonny" Lee Kocher
Apr 29, 2019
Donald Lee “Sonny” Kocher, 89, of Farmington passed away peacefully at his residence in Farmington on April 29, 2019. He was born May 1, 1929, in Weingarten, to the late George and Mary (Thomas) Kocher. He was preceded in death by three sisters, LaDon Howard, Doris Thomas and Betty Silvey.
Sonny is survived by his wife, Mary (Huie) Kocher; sons,...
Carolyn Lachance
Apr 27, 2019
Carolyn LaChance, 74, of Park Hills, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Presbyterian Manor Nursing Home. She was born on Friday, October 13, 1944 to the late Earl James and Lois Inis (Spain) Griffin in Saco. She was a member of Fellowship Freewill Baptist Church in Park Hills. She owned and operated Carolyn’s Tax Service for over 26 years....
Mary Frances Lewis
Apr 27, 2019
Mary Frances Lewis formerly of Ironton, Missouri passed away April 27, 2019 at Missouri Baptist Hospital at the age of 95 years. She was born February 4, 1924 in Glover, Missouri the daughter of the late Gentry and Julia (Wright) Colyott Sr. On August 14, 1948 she was united in marriage to Eual John Lewis who preceded her in death...
Shirley Joann Gravett
Apr 27, 2019
Shirley JoAnn Gravett, 79, of Lewisville, TX passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Medical City Las Colinas Hospital in Irving, TX. She was born March 22, 1940 in Poplar Bluff, MO. Shirley was a native of Farmington, MO and a member of First Assembly of God, where she was also on staff for many years. She was loved by...
Michael Dean Knorr
Apr 25, 2019
Michael Dean Knorr, age 63 of Farmington, Missouri passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on September 10, 1955 in San Diego, California, a son of Dean Franklin and Carole Lee (Higgs) Knorr whom both precedes him in death. On February 10, 2007 in Farmington he was united in...
Frank Henry Oker
Apr 25, 2019
Frank Henry Oker
Frank Oker, 72, of Bonne Terre passed away April 25, 2019 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus. He was born March 22, 1947 to Lawrence and Viola Oker. Frank was a machinist at Primal Glass Company.
In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his brother Lawrence Oker.
He is survived by his wife,...
June Kay Hardesty
Apr 24, 2019
June Kay Hardesty, age 81 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at the Evelyn House Care Center in Creve Coeur. She was born on September 1, 1937 in Rockford, Illinois a daughter of Earl "Pete" and Gladys Marie (Wheeler) Adleman. On January 28, 1956 in Durand, Illinois she was united in marriage to Arthur Dale Hardesty...
Hilda Lashley
Apr 24, 2019
Hilda Lee Lashley, 91 of O'Fallon, passed away peacefully in Delmar Gardens on April 24, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. Hilda was born on March 25, 1928 in Leadwood, to the late George Sidney Cox and Maggie Jane (Jarvis) Cox. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Lynn Lashley; son in law Larry Milligan sisters Reba Falkner...
Robert Hart
Apr 23, 2019
Robert Hart, 84, of Desloge, passed away April 23, 2019. The visitation will be held at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge, Monday, April 29, 2019 at 1:00 PM until time of service at 2:00 PM. Entombment will follow at St. Francois Memorial Park.
Please view full obituary and share condolences online at www.www.czboyer.com
Jim Holdman
Apr 23, 2019
Jim Holdman, 74, recently of St. Marys, Georgia, formerly of Leadwood, Missouri passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 26, 1945 in Frankclay to the late Eugene Jerphie and Gertrude Goldie (Owens) Holdman.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by ...
Kris Goesmann
Apr 22, 2019
Kristine “Kris” Lee Goesmann
Kris Goesmann, age 47, of Bonne Terre passed away at her home. She was born May 7, 1971. Kris was a former volunteer at Shared Blessings Homeless Shelter and was active in running recovery programs for addicts.
She was preceded in death by her father, Mike Goesmann.
Kris is survived by her mother, Michelle Richee; children,...
Anna Bradley
Apr 21, 2019
Anna Bradley, 65, of Park Hills, passed away April 21, 2019. She was born January 2, 1954, in Bonne Terre, to the late Johnny and Alice Maxine (Gillam) McCarron. Anna was also preceded in death by her husband, Dwight “Man” Bradley Jr., who passed away May of 2005. Anna was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and Wortham First...
Bill G Lewis
Apr 19, 2019
Billy Lewis
Billy “Bill” Gordon Lewis, age 80, of Terre Du Lac, passed away on April 19, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. He was born July 1, 1938 to the late Boyd and Gladys (Duke) Lewis. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Harold Lewis.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of...
Michael Ray Martin
Apr 18, 2019
Michael Ray Martin
Michael Martin, 63, of Bonne Terre passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019. He was born to the late Joe and Cleta (Gunnett) Martin on August 22, 1955 in St. Louis, MO. Michael was a member of the East Bonne Terre 2nd Baptist Church and Laborers Union Local #662.
In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in...
Carol Alice Saylor
Apr 18, 2019
Carol Alice Saylor, 86 of Columbia, Illinois, formerly of Farmington passed away April 18, 2019. She was born May 12, 1932 in St. Louis. She was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church of Farmington. In her younger years, Carol worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Newman and later ran the Wishing Well Gift Shop in downtown Farmington...
Leoma Jewell Cox
Apr 17, 2019
Leoma "Jewell" Cox, age 84 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at the Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Center in Fredericktown. She was born May 14, 1934 in Brunot, Missouri, a daughter of Orville James and Dora Mae (Morris) Rutherford. On August 30, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri she was united in marriage to Howard Edward Cox, he...
Bette Wright
Apr 16, 2019
Elizabeth Lee “Bette” Wright
Elizabeth Lee “Bette” Wright, 96, of Bismarck, passed away on April 16, 2019 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing in Farmington. She was born on Saturday, January 14, 1923 in Morristown, Tennessee to the late Matthew and Lena O. (Spencer) Sullivan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Lemuel “Lem” Wright;...
Joel "Jay" N. Hamor
Apr 16, 2019
Joel “Jay” N. Hamor, 78, of Farmington passed away April 16, 2019 at his residence. He was born October 18, 1940 in Ste. Genevieve County. He was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church of Farmington and Operators Local #513. Jay enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially on his farm.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elijah “Red” and...
Dwight "Pete" Dillon Mahurin
Apr 15, 2019
Pete Mahurin, 73, of Potosi, passed away April 15, 2019, at Georgian Gardens in Potosi. He was born March 20, 1946, in Elvins, to the late Clettus and Lena Louise (Young) Mahurin and also preceded by grandson, Anthony Hardie II; and four brothers, Sterling, James, Rayburn, and Lenuel Mahurin. Pete was a member of the Farmington VFW as well as...
Roger Thompson
Apr 14, 2019
Roger Thompson, 81, of Arnold, formerly of Farmington, passed away at his home April 14, 2019. He was born February 4, 1938, in Chicago, to the late Amos Burl and Elsie Marie (Webb) Thompson. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Roger was active in church and Sunday school. He loved gardening, crossword puzzles and watching football...
