Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Michael Joseph Duvall
Jan 9, 2019
Michael Joseph Duvall, 68, of Knob Lick passed away January 9, 2019 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born October 17, 1950 in Centerville, IL to the late Henry F. and Marietta (Lowry) Duvall. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Larry Duvall.
He enjoyed watching baseball, spending time outdoors and especially fishing.
Michael...
Mary Jane Mills Scholbe
Jan 8, 2019
Mary Jane Mills Scholbe, 92, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Farmington passed away January 8, 2019 at Clearvista Lake Health Campus in Indianapolis. She was born December 21, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington.
Mary took classes at the University of Detroit, where she met her first husband, Peter David...
Kay Ruth Wilson
Jan 7, 2019
Kay Ruth Wilson of Doe Run, Missouri, passed away January 7, 2019 at her residence at the age of 76 years. She was born July 12, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee the daughter of the late James and Ruth (Riggs) Jerden. On March 28, 1959 she was united in marriage to Joseph Wilson Sr. who preceded her in death on April...
Clarence Ray Barton
Jan 5, 2019
Clarence Ray Barton, known to most as "Ray" of Annapolis, Missouri passed away January 5, 2019 at his residence at the age of 68 years. He was born May 31, 1950 in Crescent, Missouri the son of the late Roy Sherman and Clara Blanche (Wells) Barton. On June 25, 1988 he was united in marriage to Susan Elizabeth Mitchell who...
Francis Paul Hulsey
Jan 4, 2019
Francis Paul Hulsey of Bonne Terre, passed away January 4, 2019 at Community Manor in Farmington. He was born October 25, 1934 to the late Hubert and Alma Agnes (Wills) Hulsey. Paul proudly served his country in the Army for 20 year and 20 days. Later he retired as the Postmaster in New Offenburg, Missouri. He was an active member...
Mary Elizabeth Propst
Jan 3, 2019
Mary Elizabeth (Merritt) Propst, 57, of Desloge passed away January 3, 2019 at the Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur. She was born in Bonne Terre on March 3, 1961, to the late Paul and Alma (Rigdon) Merritt. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Michael Merritt, Robert Merritt, Paul Merritt Jr.; nephew, Paul Merritt; brother in law, George Van;...
Helen Shelley
Jan 2, 2019
Helen Shelley, 59, of Park Hills passed away January 2, 2019. She was born April 21, 1959 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Thaddeus and Edna Woyt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kirby W. Shelley; one brother, Jerry Woyt and wife Gretchen; one sister, Judie Nickerson.
Helen is survived by two children, Melanie Harrington and Duane...
Minnie A. Cowley
Jan 2, 2019
Minnie Agnes Cowley, 102, of Farmington passed away peacefully at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington on January 2, 2019. She was born February 10, 1916, in Farmington, to the late Lewis “Pop” Hopkins and Nettie Emma (Meyer) Powell. Minnie worked for 9 years after high school, at the Rice-Stix Factory that made men’s pants, but left for a few...
Robert Eugene Richards
Jan 1, 2019
Robert Eugene Richards, known to most as "Bob", passed away on January 1, 2019 in Ellington, Missouri at the age of 90 years. He was born May 23, 1928 in Iron County, Missouri the son of the late Floyd and Gertrude (Doggett) Richards. Bob is survived by two brothers; Norman Richards and wife, Shirley of Caledonia, Missouri, and Samuel Richards...
Tracy Shafer
Jan 1, 2019
Tracy Jean Shafer, 45, of Park Hills passed away January 1, 2019. She was born July 28, 1973 in St. Louis. She was preceded in death by her sister, Sandra Henderson.
Tracy is survived by her mother, Patricia Hagler; two sons, Michael Stafford and Cody Helm; sister, Jessica (Andy) Coffey; brother, Andrew Hardesty. One niece and one nephew also survive.
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Roy Harold Lewis Sr.
Jan 1, 2019
Roy Harold Lewis Sr. of Ironton, Missouri passed away January 1, 2019 at the age of 87 years. He was born September 13, 1931 in Sabula, Missouri the son of the late John and Mable (Lincoln) Lewis. Roy is survived by the mother of his children; Caroline (Brooks) Lewis, four sons; William Lewis (Wendy) of Ironton, Missouri, James Lewis (Lisa)...
Ruth Lucille Martin
Dec 31, 2018
Ruth Lucille Martin age 88 (formerly of Fredericktown, Missouri) passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 at the Courtyard Gardens in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She was born on April 15, 1930 in Arcadia, Missouri to Arthur and Edith (Mayes) Hale. She was the youngest of fourteen children which all have preceded her in death along with one daughter, Brenda Joyce (Hale)...
Matthew Riley Evans, Sr.
Dec 31, 2018
Matt Evans, 40, of Park Hills, passed away on December 31, 2018. He was born on May 9, 1978 in Parsons, Kansas to Marcus and Colleen (Arrick) Evans Jr.. Matt enjoyed hunting, fishing and making people laugh.
He was preceded in death by his dad, Marcus Evans Jr.; paternal grandfather, Marcus Evans Sr. and uncle, Charlie Sells.
Matt is...
Stephen Mcgee
Dec 30, 2018
Stephen Rex McGee, 52, of DeSoto, passed away December 30, 2018, at Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was born on July 30, 1966. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde McGee.
Stephen proudly served his country and retired from the United States Air Force.
Stephen was survived by his son, Christopher McGee; mother, Blanche McGee; brother, Larry (Melisa)...
Doris Jean Dehater
Dec 29, 2018
Doris Jean (Miller) DeHater, fifty-six, of Black, Missouri passed away and entered her eternal life December 28, 2018. She was born March 7, 1962 in Farmington, Missouri to James Albert Miller Jr. and Melba Ruth (Radford) Miller. She was a devoted loving wife, loving mother, grandmother and long-time member of Pentecostal Church in Centerville, Missouri. She loved her family, her...
Opal Nadine Griffin
Dec 29, 2018
Opal Nadine (Mayberry) Griffin, 84, of Bonne Terre passed away December 29, 2018 at the Community Manor in Farmington. She was born Sunday January 28, 1934 in Bonne Terre. Opal was a member of Second Baptist Church of East Bonne Terre. Opal enjoyed reading her bible, singing, and spending time with her husband of 66 years.
She was...
Betty Jane Roux
Dec 28, 2018
Betty Jane (Sitzes) Roux, age 92, passed away on Friday December 28, 2018 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre, Missouri. She was born September 22, 1926 to the late Charles and Minnie (Brown) Sitzes. Betty was a mother of eight, a housewife, and a member of the Flat River Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded...
Beatrice Helen Brandel
Dec 26, 2018
Beatrice Brandel of Ironton, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. She was 85. Beatrice was born on March 24, 1933 in Biehle, Missouri. She was the daughter of Emil and Alice Dosenbach of Perryville. On March 26, 1949 Beatrice was united in marriage to Roy Lee Brandel. Surviving children include two sons, Larry (Sharon) of Oak Ridge, Missouri,...
Judy Upchurch
Dec 26, 2018
Judy UpChurch, 71, of Desloge, passed away December 26, 2018, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. She was born May 8, 1947, in Farmington, to the late Lovell and Mary Marie (Stam) Petty. Judy was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald UpChurch and two brothers, Paul and Clyde Petty; and one special niece, Phylicia Graf.
She is...
Lois Kate Renay Holcomb
Dec 26, 2018
Lois “Kate” Renay (Helm) Holcomb, age 92 of Bonne Terre, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at her daughter’s residence. She was born November 3, 1926 to the late John and Georgia (Cunningham) Helm in Illinois. Kate enjoyed quilting and cooking.
In addition to her parents, Kate was preceded in death by her husband Harry Albert Holcomb II;...
