Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri

Doris Jean Pinkley

Doris Jean Pinkley

Feb 13, 2015

Mrs. Doris Jean 'Mahurin' Pinkley passed away at her residence early Friday morning, February 13, 2015, at the age of 82 years, 7 months & 10 days. Doris was born on July 3, 1932, in Desloge, MO., & was the daughter of Doris Delion Mahurin and Beulah Alberta 'Mitchell' Mahurin. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Paul Eugene Pinkley (Nov. 24,...

Freda Marie Pyatt

Freda Marie Pyatt

Feb 12, 2015

Freda Pyatt, 77, of Farmington, passed away February 12, 2015 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She was born April 17, 1937 in Cherryville, to the late Harold and Dora (Pyatt) Wilson. She enjoyed traveling, sightseeing and crossword puzzles. She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Linda Marie Bridges; brothers, James Calvin Wilson, Cecil Ronald Wilson, and Harold Richard...

Jesse Eaton

Jesse Eaton

Feb 12, 2015

Jesse Eaton, 66, of Farmington, passed away February 12, 2015 at Missouri Baptist Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 24, 1948 in Bonne Terre, to the late Howard Jesse and Inez Elizabeth (Chapman) Eaton. Jesse was a member of Marvin Chapel Church in Bonne Terre, American Legion Post #416 in Farmington, Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite....

Lillian A Dimichele

Lillian A Dimichele

Feb 10, 2015

Lil was born on February 10, 1922 to the late William and Ella (Primmer) Willhelm. She went to her heavenly home on her 93rd birthday, February 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Carlo A. DiMichele in 2001. Her sisters, Loretta (Mrs. Jim) Snider, Magaline (Mrs. George) Coyle, Dorothy (Mrs. Bill) Newhouse; her brother,...

Goldie Nadine Barnes

Goldie Nadine Barnes

Feb 9, 2015

Goldie Barnes, 88, of Farmington, passed away February 9, 2015, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born February 20, 1926 in Leadwood, to the late Burl and Mildred (Walls) Sebastian-Miller. Goldie was a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge, and she loved to watch game shows, play Dominos, and Bingo. She is preceded in death by her...

Mara E. Smith

Mara E. Smith

Feb 7, 2015

Mara Elizabeth Smith, 40, of Bonne Terre, passed away February 7, 2015 in Bonne Terre. She was born to John A. Smith and Shirley (Hood) Smith on June 18, 1974, in Richmond, VA Mara was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and was co-leader of a Girl Scout Troop. Mara is preceded in death by...

Stanley Edward Russell

Stanley Edward Russell

Feb 6, 2015

Stanley Russell (AKA, Papa Smurf), 73, of Belleville, IL, passed away, February 6, 2015 at his son's house surrounded by family. He was born June 18, 1941 in Shiloh Valley, IL to the late Orlie Edward and Lillian Pearl (Bienbrick) Russell. Stanley was a member of the VFW Post 1308. He is preceded in death by his parents; and one...

Betty Koehler

Betty Koehler

Feb 5, 2015

Betty Mae Louise Koehler, 83, of French Village passed away February 5, 2015 at Fountainbleau Nursing Center in Festus. She was born June 19, 1931 in Canalou, MO. Betty and her late husband Joseph owned and operated the French Village Market for over 20 years. She was a lifetime member of the Leadington VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She loved to crochet,...

Paulette "Polly" Dean Kientzy

Paulette "Polly" Dean Kientzy

Feb 3, 2015

Paulette "Polly" Kientzy, 70, of Farmington, passed away February 3, 2015 at her residence. She was born May 16, 1944 in Elvins. Polly was a member of the Red Hat Society, and Libertyville Christian Church, worked at the thrift store in Farmington, and enjoyed helping the elderly with their taxes. She is preceded in death by her step-mother, Geraldine Doris...

Elizabeth Buikema

Elizabeth Buikema

Feb 2, 2015

Elizabeth Buikema, 91, of Desloge, passed away February 2, 2015 at her residence. She was born April 2, 1923 in Madison, TN, to the late Richard and Emma (Jarred) Myers. She is also preceded in death by her first husband, Bud Wilson; and second husband, Robert Buikema. Elizabeth is survived by two daughters, Susan Zitter of Desloge, and Cindy Turek...

Burl Ball

Burl Ball

Feb 1, 2015

Burl Ball, age 94, of Farmington, passed away February 1, 2015 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. He was born May 31, 1920 to the late William Edward and Ella (Simmons) Ball. Burl was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Theresa (Holaus) Ball; and one...

Harold Schillinger

Harold Schillinger

Feb 1, 2015

Harold W. Schillinger, 50, of Bonne Terre passed away February 1, 2015. He was born May 29, 1964 in Brooklyn, NY. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Schillinger; step-father, Jim Reed; one brother, Michael Schillinger. Harold is survived by his mother, Carol (Hill) Reed; fiancé, Lauren Rose Douglas; brother, James Schillinger and his wife Jenny; one sister,...

Chris Lashley

Chris Lashley

Jan 31, 2015

Chris Lashley, 56, of Merriam Woods, formerly of Leadwood, passed away January 31, 2015 at Cox Hospital in Branson. He was born December 24, 1958 to the late Otto and Catherine (Darrough) Lashley, in St. Francois County. Chris worked at Flat River Glass before moving to the Branson area. One of his favorite hobbies was catfishing. He is preceded in...

Charles Williams

Charles Williams

Jan 30, 2015

Charles "Charlie" E. Williams, age 66 of Bonne Terre passed away January 30, 2015 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was born November 9, 1948 in Bonne Terre. He was proceeded in death by his father, Coy Charles Williams Jr. Charlie served in the United State Navy, a veteran of the Vietnam War, he was assigned to the USS Biddle for...

Virginia Huff

Virginia Huff

Jan 29, 2015

Virginia "Jenny" Louise (Barlow) Huff, 77, of Bonne Terre passed away January 29, 2015 at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton. She was born January 13, 1938 to the late Harrison Barlow and Myrtle (Arnold) Selph. Also preceding her in death was her grandson, Andrew Huff and three brothers, Roy Barlow, Ralph Barlow and Henry Barlow, Jr. She was a member...

Cynthia Sue Kopp

Cynthia Sue Kopp

Jan 28, 2015

Cynthia Sue Kopp, 36, of Leadwood passed away January 28, 2015 at St. Louis University Hospital. She was born October 4, 1978 in Decatur, IL to James Kopp and Sue Counts. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Wayne and Norma Jean Carter and Earl and Adra Kopp; step-father, Donald Counts. In addition to her parents, Cynthia is survived...

Anna Mae Burns

Anna Mae Burns

Jan 25, 2015

Anna M. Burns, 94, of Park Hills passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Country Meadows. She was born Monday, November 8, 1920 in Decatur, IL to the late Ray M. and Anna (Livingston) Dawley. Also preceding her in death are her husband, Lawrence A. Burns; daughter, Elizabeth Henson; granddaughter, Tracy Williams; brothers, Newt Dawley and Lynn Dawley; sister, Erma...

Albert "Abby" Kohut

Albert "Abby" Kohut

Jan 24, 2015

Albert "Abby" Edward Kohut, 75, of Bonne Terre passed away January 24, 2015. He was born July 4, 1939 in Bonne Terre to the late Albert and Elsie (Burr) Kohut. Abby was family man and loved his wife and children very much. He was a hard worker that loved to travel and enjoyed playing Mr. Cash Man slot machines. Abby...

Sheila Shirleen Sparks

Sheila Shirleen Sparks

Jan 23, 2015

Sheila Shirleen (Hopson) Sparks, 66, of Bonne Terre, passed away January 23, 2015, at her residence. She was born December 1, 1948, in Bonne Terre to the late Wilford and Margie (David) Hopson. She was a member of the Victory Worship Center. Sheila is survived by husband, Mike Sparks; her oldest son James Brand and her granddaughters, Danielle and Kayla...

Barbara Ann Myers

Barbara Ann Myers

Jan 22, 2015

Barbara Ann (Weiss) Myers, 67, of Cassville, MO formerly of Bonne Terre passed away January 22, 2015 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO. She was born April 24, 1947 in Bonne Terre to the late Gilbert and Catherine (King) Weiss. Barbara was a member of the St. Edward Catholic Church in Cassville. Barbara is survived by her husband, John...