Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Dewain Smith
Oct 1, 2019
           Dewain Smith, 86, of Bellview, passed away October 1, 2019, at Mercy St. Anthony’s in St. Louis. He was born July 13, 1933 in Alpena, MI to the late Bethel and Denetta (Schultz) Smith.
           He was preceded in death by his parents; Daughter in-law, Donna Smith and son in-law, Terry Watson. Dewain is survived by his children, Stewart Smith, Jeffery...
Norma Jean Barnes
Sep 30, 2019
Jean Barnes age 83 passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at her home in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on July 11, 1936 in Fredericktown, a daughter of William Alfred and Bertha Elizabeth (Baldridge) Kinney. On December 18, 1955 in Fredericktown she was united in marriage to Leslie Earl Barnes "Danny" who preceded her in death on July 11,...
Denver Penberthy
Sep 30, 2019
           Denver Penberthy, 89, of Leadwood, passed away September 30, 2019, at Victorian Gardens in Eureka. He was born June 21, 1930, in Bismarck, to the late Earl and Cora (Simmons) Penberthy. Denver was a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge. He loved being with his family, playing with his grandkids and attending church. Denver was a proud member...
Paul Black
Sep 30, 2019
              Paul Black, 67, of Park Hills, passed away September 30, 2019, at Parkland Health Center South. He was born November 14, 1951, in Bonne Terre, to the late Glenwood and Frances (Paul) Black. Paul enjoyed working on and showing old cars in shows, gardening, fishing and tending to his flowers. His biggest joy was spending time with his family and...
Mark Richard Yount
Sep 29, 2019
Mark Richard Yount, age 38 of Columbia, Missouri, formerly of Mexico, Missouri passed away at his home on Sunday, September 29, 2019. He was born June 26, 1981 in Mexico, the son of Michael R. and Kathryn C. (Scheihing)Yount. He is survived by his parents; Mike & Kathy Yount of Fredericktown; sisters – Michelle Yount of Mexico and Melody Yount...
Frankie Davis
Sep 28, 2019
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           Frankie Davis, 75, of Flat River, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Southrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. He was born on October 7, 1943, in Leadwood to the late Raymond Eugene and Lula Mae (DeGrant) Davis.
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            Frankie was a member of House of Praise Church of God in Desloge. He was a former delivery driver...
Curtis Wayne Miller
Sep 28, 2019
Curtis Wayne Miller of Louisiana, Missouri passed away September 28, 2019 at Parkside Manor in Bowling Green, Missouri at the age of 81 years, 8 months, and 7 days. He was born January 21, 1938 in Minimum, Missouri the son of the late James Clay and Myrtle (King) Miller. Curtis is survived by his daughter, Cynthia Sobus and her spouse,...
Rita Carole House
Sep 27, 2019
Rita Carole House, 75, of Bonne Terre passed away September 27, 2019. She was born June 14, 1944 to the late Levere and Norma (Mattingly) Meyer. She is also preceded by her husband, Richard House.
Rita is survived by two daughters, Debra (Jeff) Maples, and Donna Simmons; one son, Dale Noack; five grandchildren, Jessica (Josh) Barton, Justin (Kaitlyn) Solomon, Katie...
Emma Daniels
Sep 26, 2019
           Emma Daniels, 72, of Park Hills, passed away September 26, 2019, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born September 18, 1947, in Pollard, Arkansas. Emma loved country music and traveling, but lived for her grandkids and great-grandkids.
           Emma is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Raney Daniels; children, Donna Edgar and husband Randy, James Daniels...
Elmer Lee Carr
Sep 26, 2019
Elmer Lee Carr of Middlebrook, Missouri passed away September 26, 2019 at his residence at the age of 82 years, 10 months and 8 days. He was born November 18, 1936 in Potosi, Missouri the son of the late Lee and Marie Louise (Keith) Carr. Elmer is survived by his daughter; Rhonda Lee Carr of Altoona, Florida; his son-in-law, David...
Lana Cowin
Sep 25, 2019
           Lana Cowin, 72, of Bonne Terre, passed away September 25, 2019 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She was born January 1, 1947, in St. Louis, to the late Albert and Harley (Wells) Basden. Lana was a member of the Sonrise Baptist Church in Bonne Terre.
           She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Allan Ross Cowin.
           Lana is...
Veronica Goforth
Sep 24, 2019
           Veronica Goforth, 55, of Desloge, passed away September 24, 2019 at Parkland Health Center South in Farmington. She was born February 18, 1964, in St. Louis, to Bobby Ray and Carol (Weston) McClain. Veronica loved her family, crocheting, and fishing when she was able to get out.
           She was preceded in death by one brother, Dennis McClain.
           Veronica is survived...
Shirley Jean Gray
Sep 24, 2019
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           Shirley Gray, 85, of Flat River, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019. She was born on November 8, 1933, in Flat River to the late Theodore and Iva (Degonia) Tucker. Shirley enjoyed singing, dancing and taking long walks in her earlier years. She was of Pentecostal faith.
           She was a devoted mom to her children, Sheila Wolford, Mike Gray,...
Ronald Gene Harmon Jr.
Sep 22, 2019
Ronald Gene Harmon Jr., passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at his home in DeSoto, Missouri at the age of forty four. He was born on April 17, 1975 in Battle Creek, Michigan, a son of Ronald Gene Sr. and Sharon Faye (Carrington) Harmon. On July 10, 1999 in DeSoto he was united in marriage to Lisa Ann Cook,...
Charles Winfred Smith
Sep 21, 2019
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           Charles W. Smith of Valles Mines passed away on September 21, 2019 at his residence in Farmington. He was born on March 16, 1941 in New Madrid, MO to the late William Edward and Bernice Irene (Brewer) Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Betty Marie (Clark) Smith.
            He is survived...
Linda Hinds
Sep 21, 2019
            Linda Hinds, 77, of Desloge passed away September 21, 2019 at Country Meadows Nursing Home in Park Hills. She was born September 1, 1942, in Carbondale, IL to the late Peter and Ruth (Endicott) Brauer.  Linda was also preceded  in death by her husband Carl Hinds.              Linda is survived by her children, Heidi Lynn Fortier and husband Michael, Brent Hinds...
Matthew "Matt" David Hammer
Sep 20, 2019
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     Matthew Hammer, 39, of Lemay, passed away September 20, 2019. He was born on April 30, 1980 to Phillip and Mary Ann (Ancy) Hammer in Columbia. He loved watching the St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blue’s and the Mizzou Tigers. He enjoyed cooking and eating anything his Aunt Annette prepared.  Matt was a caring person who was always there...
Margie Cook
Sep 19, 2019
Margie L. Cook of Desloge, Missouri, passed away on September 19th, 2019, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born on December 15th, 1927, in Crystal City, Missouri, to William Blunt and Barbara (Haney) Blunt. She was the second oldest of nine children and lived in Desloge her entire life.
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Margie graduated as salutatorian from Desloge High School...
Fran Solomon
Sep 18, 2019
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      Frances "Fran" Virginia (Stephens) Solomon, 89, of Bonne Terre, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Tuesday, June 24, 1930 in St. Louis. Fran was a seamstress and loved making crafts.
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          Fran was preceded in death by her mother, Aletha (Adams) Albright; brothers, William, Charles and Carl...
Larry Philip Barton
Sep 17, 2019
           Larry Barton,72, of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. He was born on Friday, August 15, 1947, in Cadet to the late George Pearl and Gladys Marie (Rawe) Barton. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Bismarck Methodist Church, lifetime member...