Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Alfred Gary Coffey
Sep 17, 2015
Mr. Alfred Gary Coffey passed away at his Farmington residence on Thursday, September 17, 2015, at the age of 66 years & 22 days. Gary was born Aug. 25, 1949, in Jonesboro, Ark., and was the son of Herschel Coffey and Gladys 'Adams' Coffey.
Gary was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and worked as a Security...
Edgar Lee Jones
Sep 15, 2015
Edgar Jones, 81, of Desloge, passed away September 15, 2015 at Community Manor in Farmington, surrounded by his family. He was born August 31, 1934, in Elvins, to the late Raymond and Pearl (White) Jones. Edgar was a member of Esther United Methodist Church and a past Kiwanis member. He was also the former owner and operator of Jones Phillips...
Richard George Hilderbrand
Sep 15, 2015
Mr. Richard George Hilderbrand passed away late Tuesday night, September 15, 2015, at the St. Clare Hospital, in Fenton, MO., at the age of 82 years, 4 months & 25 days. Richard was born on April 20, 1933, in Valley Park, MO., & was the son of George Hilderbrand & Mary 'Godefroid' Hilderbrand. Also preceding-in-death were:his wife, Virginia Vernice 'Wideman'...
Golda Edgar
Sep 14, 2015
Golda G. Edgar, 92, of Desloge passed away September 14, 2015 at Scenic Nursing and Rehab Center in Herculaneum. She was born January 17, 1923 in Flat River to the late Luther and Myrtle (Graves) Asher. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Gilbert F. Edgar; two sons, one in infancy and Gary Edgar; three brothers, Ellis Asher, Glenwood...
Joyce White
Sep 14, 2015
Joyce White, 77, of Bonne Terre, passed away September 14, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 10, 1938 in Frankclay, to the late Auborn "Windy" and Mabel (Lawson) House. Joyce was a member of the First Baptist Church of Desloge. She dearly loved her grandkids and great-grandkids. She was preceded in death by her parents; one...
Bill Cagle
Sep 13, 2015
Bill Cagle, 58, of Desloge, passed away September 13, 2015, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born February 2, 1957 in St. Louis. Bill was a very loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Ramsey and Shirley Ann (Gibson) Ramsey; and brother, Terry Cagle. Bill is survived by his loving...
Gwendolyn Esther Hawn
Sep 13, 2015
Mrs. Gwendolyn Hawn passed away Sunday afternoon, September 13, 2015, at the Circle of Life Hospice Home in Springdale, Arkansas, at the age of 92 years and 1 month. Gwen was born on August 13, 1923, in St. Francois County, & was the daughter of Rodger Black and Nellie 'Nugent' Black. Also preceding-in-death was a brother, Bill Black, and twin-sisters,...
Carolyn J. Cole
Sep 12, 2015
Mrs. Carolyn J. Cole passed away late Saturday night, September 12, 2015, at her Ste. Genevieve County residence at the age of 72 years, 11 months & 20 days. Carolyn was born on September 22, 1942, in Manila, Arkansas, and was the daughter of the late Reaves Williams and Fronnie 'Riggs' Williams. Also preceding in death was a sister, Patsy...
Ruth E. Overall
Sep 12, 2015
Mrs. Ruth E. 'Schild' Overall passed away late Saturday night, September 12, 2015, at her Farmington Presbyterian Manor residence at the age of 99 years & 4 days. Ruth was born September 8, 1916, in St. Louis, Missouri, and was the daughter of Arthur A. Schild and Naomi 'Bartlet' Schild. Also preceding-in-death were : her husband, James Woodrow Overall (1997);...
Donald Lee Lewis
Sep 11, 2015
Don Lewis, 75, of St. Louis, formerly of St. Francois County passed away September 11, 2015 at his residence. He was born August 24, 1940 in St. Louis. Don worked for Anheuser Busch for 35 years and retired from the Teamsters Local 1187. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Katherine (Schmidt) Lewis; two brothers, Charles "Buddy"...
Mildred N. Mayberry
Sep 11, 2015
Mildred Nevada (Knight) Mayberry, 93, of Mt. Vernon, MO, formerly of Desloge passed away September 11, 2015 at Lawrence County Manor. She was born August 4, 1922 in Leadwood. Mildred was a member of the First Baptist Church of Desloge and attended the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Mt. Vernon after moving. She was preceded in death by...
Marilyn Ann Siebert
Sep 10, 2015
Marilyn Siebert, 74, of Ste. Genevieve, passed away September 10, 2015, at Ste. Genevieve Care Center. She was born December 23, 1940 in Weingarten, to the late Oliver and Esther (Jones) Hogenmiller. Marilyn was a member of the Ste. Genevieve Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Jim Schmidt; second husband, Oliver F. Siebert; and...
Elmer Louis Reed
Sep 9, 2015
Mr. Elmer Louis Reed passed away late Wednesday morning, September 9, 2015, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital at the age of 88 years, 2 months & 15 days. Elmer was born on June 24, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan, and was the son of Clayton Ellis Reed and Mary Mildred 'Parks' Reed. Also preceding-in-death were: 2 sons - Danny Reed & Ricky...
Devaughn Eugene Counts, Ii
Sep 8, 2015
Gene Counts, 60, of Park Hills, passed away, September 8, 2015 at Jefferson Mercy in Crystal City. He was born June 1, 1955, in Bonne Terre, to the late DeVaughn Counts and Linda (Beard) Gibson. Gene later served his country in the United States Army. Gene was known as an excellent fielder of ground balls, which earned him the nickname...
Joyce Haarmann
Sep 7, 2015
Joyce Haarmann, age 66, of Bonne Terre passed away September 7, 2015 at St. Johns Mercy Medical Center. She was born May 2, 1949 in Cadet to the late William and Anna Belle (Bourbon) Nickelson. Joyce was also preceded in death by two brothers, William Nickelson and Virlin Nickelson. Joyce has been employed with the Missouri Dept. of Corrections for...
Charles Clark
Sep 6, 2015
Charles Clark, 72, of Park Hills passed away September 6, 2015 at ST. Louis University Hospital. He was born July 1, 1943 in Pattonsburg, MO. He is survived by his children, Timothy Clark, Tamara (Jeffery) Ligue, Elizabeth Reiter, Christa Helm, Rebecca (Kenny) Smith, Deborah Clark; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Charles is also survived by one brother, William Clark. Memorial...
Randi Jean Deason
Sep 5, 2015
Randi Jean Deason passed away September 5, 2015, at her Doe Run residence, at the age of 31 years, 11 months & 15 days. Randi was born in Farmington, on September 20, 1983, and was the daughter of the late Matthew Allen Deason and Rhonda Jean 'Turner' Deason.
Randi received her EMT Certification from MAC
Survivors Include : 2 daughters...
Ben Huddleston
Aug 30, 2015
Ben Huddleston, 66, of Farmington, passed away August 30, 2015, at St. Anthony's Medical Center in St. Louis. Ben was born April 13, 1949 to David Huddleston and the late Ruth (Pittaway) Huddleston, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Ben was a Vietnam Veteran and a lifetime member of the Bonne Terre VFW #6883. He loved hunting, fishing and collecting flags and...
Babbette R. Bess
Aug 30, 2015
Babbette R. Bess, 52, of Leadington passed away August 30, 2015. She was born September 16, 1962 in Farmington to the late Thomas and Norma (Burcham) Williams. She was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church. Babbette is survived by her husband, Jerry Bess; two daughters, Felicia Hedrick and Heide Seyer and husband Herb; five grandchildren; two sisters, Cathy Swyers...
Germaine H. Bathe
Aug 27, 2015
Mrs. Germaine H. 'Rudolph' Bathe passed away Thursday afternoon, August 27, 2015, at her residence at the age of 80 years, 3 months & 22 days. Germaine was born May 5, 1935, in Lemay, Missouri, and was the daughter of Herbert F. Rudolph and Julia Anna 'Harnist' Rudolph. Also preceding-in-death was her husband, Donald F. Bathe (May 13, 2015), and...
