Obituaries

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

Doris L. Green

Doris L. Green

Oct 23, 2014

Doris L. Green, 81, formerly of Desloge, passed away October 23, 2014 in Columbia. Doris was born April 28, 1933 in Desloge. Doris was a public school teacher at West County Public Schools in Leadwood for 20 years, and a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge. She was a devoted wife and mother of 4 children. Doris is...

Patricia Dietzfelbinger

Patricia Dietzfelbinger

Oct 22, 2014

Mrs. Patricia 'Haynes' Dietzfelbinger passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 22, 2014, at her Community Manor residence at the age of 76 years, 7 months & 8 days. Pat was born on March 14, 1938, in Farmington, and was the daughter of Jake Haynes and Ethel 'Byington' Haynes. Also preceding-in-death were : a sister, Louise Hartley; a brother, Harold Haynes and...

Tammy (Martin) Moss

Tammy (Martin) Moss

Oct 22, 2014

Tammy Lynn Moss, 40, of Irondale, passed away October 22, 2014. She was born March 12, 1974 in Bonne Terre and preceded in death by her father, Richard Dwayne Martin. She is survived by her mother, Sheryl (Mrs. Bruce) Pierce; husband, Buddy Williams; brothers, Don Hall and wife Jeannie, Matt Pierce and wife Jessica, Dan Pierce, Cody Martin; sisters, Katy...

Roger Eugene Marler Sr.

Roger Eugene Marler Sr.

Oct 21, 2014

Roger Marler, 64, of Farmington, passed away October 21, 2014 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 30, 1949 in Irondale. Roger later served his country in the United States Army, Army Reserves, and National Guard and retired after almost 25 years of service. He loved to hunt, fish, and had a passion for camping....

Eugene "Gene" C. Burch

Eugene "Gene" C. Burch

Oct 21, 2014

Mr. Eugene "Gene" C. Burch passed away Tuesday morning, October 21, 2014, at his Farmington residence at the age of 80 years, 9 months & 6 days. Gene was born on January 15, 1934, in Leadwood, and was the son of John Burch and Grace 'McClain' Burch. Also preceding-in-death were: his wife, Vernetta Joann 'Babb' Burch (March 24, 2013); a...

Wanda Ruth Gerdemann

Wanda Ruth Gerdemann

Oct 20, 2014

Mrs. Wanda Ruth Gerdemann, 85, passed away Oct. 20, 2014, at Presbyterian Manor. Cremation has been accorded and private inurnment will be at a later time at the Lippstad-Friedens Cemetery in Warrenton, MO.

Wanda was born Jan. 19, 1929, in Columbia, MO., the daughter of Arch & Theo Ellen (Ballew) Estes. She graduated from Hickman High School in Columbia, in...

Darwin Langley

Darwin Langley

Oct 19, 2014

Darwin "Chucker" Langley, of Park Hills, passed away October 19, 2014, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born June 17, 1934 in Esther. He loved to hunt and fish. When he talked on the CB Radio he was known as the "Pepsi Man". He was preceded in death by his mother, Minnie (Bennett) Marshall and husband Seibert;...

Terry Wayne Cagle

Terry Wayne Cagle

Oct 19, 2014

Terry Cagle, 59, of St. Louis, passed away October 19, 2014 at St. Alexius Hospital. He was born July 16, 1955 in St. Louis and later served his country in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his mother Shirley (Gibson) Ramsey. Terry is survived by his two daughters, Jessica Cagle and Valerie Virgin; one granddaughter, Lillian...

Denny Ray Montgomery

Denny Ray Montgomery

Oct 18, 2014

Denny Ray Montgomery Denny Ray Montgomery, 67, of Terre Du Lac passed away October 18, 2014 at his residence. He was born September 6, 1947 in St. Louis to the late Paul and Vivian (Smith) Montgomery. Denny was preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline (Keeley) Montgomery. Denny was a Vietnam Veteran, he proudly served with the United States Army....

Gary L. Porterfield

Gary L. Porterfield

Oct 18, 2014

Gary Lee Porterfield , 73, of Bonne Terre passed away October 18, 2014 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. He was born January 4, 1941 in Poplar Bluff to the late Albert Lee and Laura (Howard) Porterfield. Gary was employed with Union Pacific Railroad for 42 years. He retired as the chief clerk of the Desoto Shop. He was a faithful member...

Robert R. Golaszewski

Robert R. Golaszewski

Oct 15, 2014

Robert Raymond Golaszewski, 64, of Bonne Terre passed away October 15, 2014 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. He was born August 16, 1950 in East St. Louis to the late Tony and Gisella (Wilfinger) Golaszewski. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He later retired from Southwestern Bell after 32 years. Robert is survived by his wife,...

William David Feezor, Sr.

William David Feezor, Sr.

Oct 14, 2014

Mr. William David Feezor, Sr., passed away Tuesday evening, October 14, 2014, in Farmington, at the age of 77 years, 11 months & 7 days. William was born on November 7, 1936, in Farmington, and was the son of William Oscar "Jack" Feezor and Ruby 'Laws' Feezor.

William was a US ARMY Veteran, a Dairy Farmer and a retired...

Hilda E. Ketcherside

Hilda E. Ketcherside

Oct 10, 2014

Mrs. Hilda E. 'Lewis' Ketcherside, passed away Friday, Oct. 10, 2014, in Farmington, at the age of 90 years, 4 months & 13 days. Hilda was born May 27, 1924, in Iron County, MO., and was the daughter of Luther Lewis and Pearl 'Warren' Lewis. Also preceding-in-death were: a son, Earl Ketcherside; 2 sisters - Macy Skaggs & Hazel Helvey;...

Deborah E. Briley

Deborah E. Briley

Oct 9, 2014

Deborah Elaine (Boyster) Briley, 58, of Leadwood passed away October 9, 2014. She was born July 13, 1956 in St. Louis. Deborah loved and cared for her animals dearly. She is survived by her husband, Roger Briley of Leadwood; three children, Christopher Briley of Farmington, Donna Seward (Donald Britton) of Leadwood, Margaret (Dave) Cunningham of Bismarck; four grandchildren; brother, Leslie...

Bill J. Davis

Bill J. Davis

Oct 9, 2014

Bill J. Davis, 87, Farmington passed away October 9, 2014 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born August 25, 1927 in Calp, Arkansas. Bill was a member of the National Electrical Contractors Association, the Hopewell Masonic Lodge #239 in Lesterville, and was also a Rotarian for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion William...

Virginia Laverne Wells

Virginia Laverne Wells

Oct 8, 2014

Virginia Wells of Irondale, passed away October 8, 2014 at Washington Medical Center in Potosi. She was born October 4, 1939 in Greenville, to the late Elmer and Goldie (Clark) Mosier. Virginia was a loving mother, wife and enjoyed going to yard sales. She is preceded in death by two sons, Randy Wells, and Steven Wells; two brothers, John Mosier...

Henrietta Elsie Bahr

Henrietta Elsie Bahr

Oct 8, 2014

Henrietta Bahr, 94, of St. Louis, left her beloved family to be with the angels, October 8, 2014. She was born October 6, 1920 in St. Louis, to the late George and Elsie Juenger. Henrietta was a member of the St. Louis Bell Club and Gateway Senior Citizen. She was a loving wife to husband, Alfred O. Bahr; a dear...

Dell Marler

Dell Marler

Oct 8, 2014

Dell Wayne Marler, 53, of Bonne Terre passed away October 8, 2014. He was born October 19, 1960 in Flat River to the late Earl Linn and Rose Mary (Hall) Marler. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Viola Ellis and Tina Marler. Dell is survived by two brothers, Robert Marler and wife Barbarasue of Bonne Terre, Earl...

Chester Dewayne Lawson

Chester Dewayne Lawson

Oct 7, 2014

Bo Lawson, 63 of Desloge, formerly of Leadwood, passed away October 7, 2014 at Mercy Jefferson in Crystal City. He was born August 28, 1951 to the late Lindell Gerald and Melba (Mayberry) Lawson. Bo was a longtime member of Leadwood Fire Department. He is preceded in death by parents; and one brother, Edward Lawson. Bo is survived by one...

Kenneth Merrill Chapman

Kenneth Merrill Chapman

Oct 5, 2014

Mr. Kenneth Merrill Chapman passed away Sunday morning, October 5, 2014, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, in St. Louis County, Missouri, at the age of 66 years, 8 months & 18 days. Ken was born on January 17, 1948, in Kennett, Missouri, and was the son of Drexel Chapman and Dorothy O. 'Hardin' Chapman.

Ken was a member of Farmington ELKS...