Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Steven Joseph Turnbaugh
Nov 20, 2015
Steven Joseph Turnbaugh, age 52, of St. Louis passed away November 20, 2015 at his residence. He was born August 2, 1963 in St. Francois County to the late George L. and Linda (Bennett) Turnbaugh. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Turnbaugh. Steven was a United States Navy Veteran. He was a volunteer for local and...
Virginia "Peaches" Halter
Nov 19, 2015
Virginia Halter, 80, of Belleview, passed away November 19, 2015 at Barnes Jewish, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born April 1, 1935 in Bismarck, to the late Acey John and Berdine (Williams) Moore. Virginia was known to many as “Peaches.” She was preceded in death by her parents; son and daughter in-law, Stanley and Tammy Halter; three brothers,...
Audrey Boyd
Nov 19, 2015
Mrs. Audrey P. Boyd, passed away Thursday morning, November 19, 2015, at the Garden View Care Center, in Chesterfield, MO., at the age of 95 years, 7 months & 21 days. Audrey was born March 28, 1920, in St. Francois County, MO., & was the daughter of Roy G. Pinkston and Myrtle E. 'Patterson' Pinkston. Also preceding in death were:...
Marilyn June Watts
Nov 18, 2015
Mrs. Marilyn June 'Gordon' Watts, of Colorado Springs, Colorado - formerly of Farmington, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 18, 2015, in Colorado Springs. Marilyn was the daughter of Burl I. Gordon and Lura Amanda 'Hawn' Gordon, and born on February 21, 1939, in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Also preceding-in-death were 3 brothers - Lee Roy Gordon; Ray Gordon and Edward Gordon.
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Don Lee Smith, Sr.
Nov 16, 2015
Don Smith, 73, of Bonne Terre, passed away November 16, 2015 at Missouri Baptist in St. Louis. He was born August 23, 1942 to the late Don Howard Smith and Willmoth (Swain) Smith-Skaggs. Don enjoyed repairing things, farming, hunting and he especially enjoyed loving his grandchildren. He attended the Gospel Light Freewill Baptist Church in Bonne Terre. He was preceded...
Rebecca Labruyere
Nov 16, 2015
Becky LaBruyere, 83, of Park Hills, passed away November 16, 2015, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 3, 1932, in Leadington, to the late Emmett Everette and Blanche (Hardy) Davis. Becky worked as the lead cook at Central High School for more than 30 years, and was a member of the Jehovah Witness in...
Jack D. Cade
Nov 14, 2015
Mr. Jackie Dean "Jack" Cade, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015, in Farmington, at the age of 77 years, 4 months & 13 days. Jack was born on July 1, 1938, in Bertrand, MO., & was the son of George E. Cade & Pauline 'Richardson' Cade.
Jack was a US ARMY 'Special Forces' Green Beret/Airborne Veteran of the VietNam War,...
Jack Hahn
Nov 14, 2015
Aven Jackson "Jack" Hahn, III, entered Heaven Saturday, November 14, 2015, at his home in Doe Run because of his early acceptance to Jesus Christ as his savior.
He was the eldest son, born October 2, 1975, to the late Aven Jackson (A.J.) Hahn, Jr., and Katie Smith Hahn. He is also survived by his brother, Stephen Hahn, his faithful...
John H. Hardesty
Nov 13, 2015
Mr. John H. Hardesty passed away Nov. 13, 2015, in West Columbia, Texas, at the age of 82 years, 5 months & 7 days. John was born June 6, 1933, in Irondale, Missouri, and was the son of Ellis Howard Hardesty and Nellie May 'Merrill' Hardesty. Also preceding were: his wife, Reathel June 'Mahurin' Hardesty (Aug. 12, 2011); granddaughter, Misty...
Ed Gibson
Nov 12, 2015
Ed Gibson, 76, of Desloge, passed away November 12, 2015 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born December 12, 1938, in Elvins, to the late Monte Gentry and Beatrice (Smith) Gibson. Ed retired from Chrysler and was a member of The Gospel Light Freewill Baptist Church, and UAW Local #136. He was...
Benjamin Paul Gainer
Nov 12, 2015
God saw that you were getting weary so He did what He thought best, He came and stood beside you and whispered "Come and rest."
On Thursday, November 12, 2015, Benjamin Paul Gainer, age 57, fell asleep in the arms of the Lord. Ben was born in Bonne Terre, MO., on March 18, 1958. Ben was preceded in death by...
Dorothy M. Smith
Nov 8, 2015
Mrs. Dorothy M. 'Thomas' Smith passed away Sunday evening, November 8, 2015, at the Jefferson Mercy Hospital in Festus, Missouri, at the age of 87 years, 7 months & 25 days. Dorothy was born on March 13, 1928, in Esther, Missouri, and was the daughter of Harry R. Thomas & Selma Marie 'Meyer' Thomas. Also preceding-in-death were : her husband,...
Gerald "Jerry" Hale
Nov 8, 2015
Jerry Hale, 75, of Leadwood, passed away November 8, 2015, surrounded by loved ones at his home. He was born February 7, 1940, in Eminence, to the late Frank Hale and Pauline (French) Crabdree. Jerry was a member of the Frankclay Church of the Nazarene. He served his country in The United States Air Force. Jerry is survived by daughter,...
Janet Kitchell
Nov 8, 2015
Janet Kitchell, age 72, of Park Hills passed away November 8, 2015 at National Health Care in Desloge. She was born May 1, 1943 in Desloge to the late Howard and Wilma (Sebastian) Stokes. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lindell Kitchell; one granddaughter, April Kitchell; two brothers, Larry Stokes and Ronnie Stokes. Janet was a...
Elsie M Zellner
Nov 7, 2015
Elsie M. Zellner, age 90, passed away Saturday November 7, 2015 at St. Joe Manor. She was born September 27, 1925 in Hazelton, Pennsylvania to the late Edward and Beatrice (Anthony) McAlarney. She was a member of the St. Anne Catholic Church. Elsie is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edmond Zellner and a son, Edmond A. Zellner; sister,...
Margaret Prier
Nov 7, 2015
Margaret Prier, 71, of Leadwood, passed away at Country Meadows Nursing home in Park Hills, November 7, 2015. She was born April 21, 1944 in Frankclay. She was a retired nurse who worked in the healthcare field for over 30 years, and taking care of others, gave her great joy. Margaret was an avid crafter, she loved writing poems, and...
Fred H. Smith
Nov 6, 2015
Mr. Frederick H. Smith, of Farmington, passed away Friday afternoon, November 6, 2015, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, in St. Louis County, MO., at the age of 83 years, 1 month & 18 days. Fred was born on September 18, 1932, in University City, MO., & was the son of Stanley F. Smith and Alma M. 'Reinhardt' Smith. Also preceding-in-death was...
James Ray Steinmetz
Nov 5, 2015
Jimmy Steinmetz, 51, of Desloge, passed away November 5, 2015. He was born on March 7, 1964 in Bonne Terre to the late Harold Paul and Naomi Ruth (Ames) Steinmetz. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister-in-law Debbie Steinmetz. Jimmy was a carpenter and loved his family. He was an avid Nascar fan and...
Jeffery Peterson
Nov 5, 2015
Jeffery Peterson, 54, of Bismarck, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015 as a result of a car accident. He volunteered at the local food pantries, was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, and served his country in The United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his father, Jim Peterson. Jeffery is survived by his mother, Sandra (Talley) Melter...
Randolph Bradley
Nov 4, 2015
Randy Bradley, 77, of Leadwood, passed away November 4, 2015, at his residence. He was born April 30, 1938 in Leadwood, to the late Damon and Ruby (Brannam) Bradley. Randy was a member of IUOE Local 513. He was preceded in death by parents; and one brother, Reggie Bradley. Randy is survived by four children, Randy Bradley, Rhonda Peacock, Rina...
