Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
James Lewis Todd
Jun 1, 2018
James L. Todd, 59, of Farmington passed away Friday, June 1, 2018 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born Sunday, May 17, 1959 in Edinburg, IN to the late Lewis and Wanetta (Buchanan) Todd. Also preceding in death is his brother, Tony Todd. James served his country 7 years in the United States Navy as an Aviation Tech...
Walter Weiler, Jr.
May 31, 2018
Walter Weiler, Jr., 89, of Ste. Genevieve passed away May 31, 2018 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. He was born October 20, 1928 in Bonne Terre. Walter was a member of Little Vine Baptist Church. He loved to go crappie fishing, hunting and dancing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Raymond Weiler, Sr. and Elba Gwendolyn (McCord) Weiler;...
Jennettia Burcham
May 31, 2018
Jennettia Burcham, 97, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at McCrite Plaza in Topeka, KS. She was born May 1, 1921 in Chaffee, MO. She was the second of five children born to Benjamin Emmett and Sophia (Hallie) Park Watkins. Her parents and siblings preceded her in death.
She married Lloyd Franklin Burcham in 1946. He passed away in 1985.Jennettia...
Paul Dean Royer
May 30, 2018
Paul "Buck" Royer, age 76 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the Ozark Manor Care Center in Fredericktown. He was born on May 5, 1942 in SilverMines, Missouri, a son of Howard Sr. and Audrey Jewel (Means) Royer. His parents and brother-in-law George Starkey precedes him in death. He is survived by: two sons –...
Michael Benoist
May 30, 2018
Mike Benoist, 71, of Frankclay, passed away May 30, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He was born March 5, 1947, in Frankclay, to the late Thomas and Imogene (Mayberry) Benoist. Mike was a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge. Mr. Benoist proudly served his country with the Army from 1971 to 1975. Following that service he...
Michael James Joseph Davis
May 30, 2018
Michael James Joseph Davis of Park Hills, Missouri passed away May 30, 2018 at the age of 37 years. He was born March 31, 1981 in Riverside, California the son of Larry and Joy (Aernouts) Davis of Arcadia, Missouri. Michael was preceded in death by his brother, Kevin Davis and his grandparents, Beauluh and Philip Alberti and John and Joyce...
Alvin Nipper
May 29, 2018
Alvin Nipper, 80, of Desloge, passed away May 29, 2018 at his home. He was born October 25, 1937 in Belgrade, to the late Alonzo and Hazel (Martin) Nipper. Alvin was a former member of Gumbo Assembly of God and a member of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. He loved fishing, hunting, and spending time with family....
Terrence "T-Bone" Bailey
May 28, 2018
Terrence “T-Bone” Bailey, 63, of Bonne Terre passed away Monday, May 28, 2018 at his residence. He was born Thursday, September 23, 1954 in East St. Louis, Illinois to the late George L. and Joy (Schmeig) Bailey. T-Bone enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He was also a proud member of Steam...
Alma Mae Henson
May 27, 2018
Alma Mae Henson, age 90 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at the Ozark Manor Care Center in Fredericktown. She was born on July 30, 1927 in Fredericktown a daughter of Alonzo Earl and Anna May (Vandergriff) Bollinger. On April 16, 1945 in Fredericktown she was united in marriage to Normal Charles Henson Jr., he preceded...
Verlon W. Young
May 26, 2018
Verlon Wayne Young, 82, of Farmington passed away May 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born June 2, 1935 in Steele, Missouri. He was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church of Farmington. Verlon served in law enforcement for most of his life in Madison County, serving as Madison County Sherriff for the last seven years of his career.
...
Dorothy Simino
May 24, 2018
Dorothy Simino, 88, of Farmington, passed away May 24, 2018 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born February 18, 1930, in Bismarck, to the late Floyd and Martha (McDowell) Gamblin. Dorothy was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul James Simino; brother, Gene Gamblin,...
Mike Momot
May 24, 2018
Mike Momot, 87, of Desloge, passed away peacefully at his home May 24, 2018. He was born November 17, 1930, in Leadwood, to the late, Nick and Catharina (Steciw) Momot. Mike was a member of St. Mary’s Assumption, and the International Association of Machinist Dist No. 9 Union Hall. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine...
Ruth Ann Trostel
May 24, 2018
Ruth Ann (Robertson) Trostel, 71, of French Village, passed away May 24, 2018 at her residence. She was born March 12,1947 in St. Louis to the late Earl and Frances (Westerhold) Robertson. Her passion was crocheting and quilting.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Larry Trostel and son Doug Gotthardt.
Ruth is survived...
Connie Rae Lee
May 20, 2018
Connie Rae Lee, age 82 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at the Community Manor Care Center in Farmington. She was born on April 7, 1936 in Christopher, Illinois, a daughter of Lawrence Hershell and Lena Emily (Niblett) Parks. On February 24, 1954 in Fredericktown she was united in marriage to Thomas Henry Lee, he preceded...
Leonard "Punk" Pritchett
May 20, 2018
Leonard “Punk” Pritchett, 84, of Bonne Terre passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 at his residence. He was born Thursday, May 17, 1934 in Flat River, Missouri to the late Presslie Leonard Pritchett and Vernetta (Morice) Archambo. Punk was a Western and Southern Life Insurance agent for thirty years. He was always willing to lend a helping hand.
In addition...
Alberta "Annie" Jaster
May 20, 2018
Alberta “Annie” (Pyeatt) Jaster
Alberta “Annie” Jaster, 61, of Bonne Terre, passed away May 20, 2018 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. She was born September 1, 1956 in Bonne Terre to the late James “Froggy” and Margaret (Sullivan) Pyeatt. She was a neighborhood mother to many and of the catholic faith.
In addition to her parents, Annie...
Lari Woodard
May 18, 2018
Lari “Lori” Jean Woodard
Lori Woodard, 45, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018. She was born on December 22, 1972 to Larry AuBuchon and Janet (Akins) Patterson. Lori was baptized catholic and loved spending time with her son, Justus, and other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Larry AuBuchon; maternal...
Donald Williford
May 18, 2018
Don Williford, 85, of Desloge, passed away May 18, 2018, at his home. He was born January 23, 1933, in Bruce, MS, to the late Cecil and Bertie (Thomas) Williford. Don loved to play golf and was a member of the Lead Belt Golf Course in Bonne Terre. His other loves were gardening, and fishing.
He was preceded in death...
Lari Woodard
May 18, 2018
Lari “Lori” Jean Woodard
Lori Woodard, 45, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018. She was born on December 22, 1972 to Larry AuBuchon and Janet (Akins) Patterson. Lori was baptized catholic and loved spending time with her son, Justus, and other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Larry AuBuchon; maternal...
Gregory Pierce
May 17, 2018
Greg Pierce, 62, of Farmington, passed away May 17, 2018, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born June 7, 1955, in Bonne Terre, to Donald William and Alice Lucille (Morris) Pierce, Sr. Greg was a cheesecake maker, all around baker. He loved playing trivia, watching movies, and his dogs.
He was preceded in death by his father,...
