Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Betty Jean Johndrow
Sep 6, 2014
Mrs. Betty Jean 'Dorrell' Johndrow passed away Saturday afternoon, September 6, 2014, at her residence at the age of 82 years, 8 months & 15 days. Betty was born on December 31, 1931, in St. Louis, MO., and was the daughter of Benjamin Lee Dorrell and Nina Marie 'Lane' Dorrell. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, James Curtis Johndrow, Sr., (2008);...
Kaytland Hardin
Sep 2, 2014
Kaytland Hardin, 21, of Park Hills passed away September 2, 2014. She was born October 25, 1992 in Farmington. Kaytland is survived by her parents, John and Leah (Stegall) Hardin; three children, Mason, Makenzie and Mariah; siblings, Bryan Barnhouse, Megan Erlinger, Hannah Pratte, Matthew Hardin and Sara Hardin. Visitation will be Thursday, September 4, 2014 from 4:00 PM until 8:00...
Geneva Louise Barker
Sep 2, 2014
Geneva Barker, 91, of Park Hills passed away September 2, 2014 at Country Meadows Nursing Center in Park Hills. She was born July 11, 1923, in Mine La Motte, to the late Christopher Columbus and Alma Victoria (Matthews) Pirtle. She is a member of Gospel Light Free Will Baptist Church in Bonne Terre. She is preceded in death by her...
Mike Magura
Aug 31, 2014
Michael Magura, age 33 of Bonne Terre passed away August 31, 2014 at Parkland Health Center North. He was born in Festus on December 3, 1980. He was preceded in death by a sister, Kindra Magura. Mike was a member of the East Bonne Terre First Baptist Church. He was a graduate of the North County Class of 1999. He...
Donald Neil Munro
Aug 30, 2014
Mr. Donald Neil Munro passed away Saturday afternoon, August 30, 2014, at his residence at the age of 67 years, 1 month & 15 days. Donald was born on July 15, 1947. Don's wife, Lynnette Ruth 'Sago' Munro, preceded him in death on Nov. 19, 2003.
Donald retired as the Port Charlotte, Florida, Fire Chief and worked at the St....
Thomas Stephen Freeman
Aug 24, 2014
Mr. Thomas Stephen Freeman passed away Aug. 24, 2014, in Farmington, at the age of 61 years, 8 months & 23 days. Tom was born Dec. 1, 1952, in Bonne Terre, MO., & was the son of Arthur L. Freeman, Jr., and Eula Ellen 'Grifford' Freeman. Also preceding-in-death was a brother, David Franklin Freeman.
Tom was: * a member of...
Judy Lynne Mills
Aug 21, 2014
Judy Lynne Mills, 56, of Desloge passed away August 21, 2014. She was born March 30, 1958 in Bonne Terre. She was a member of the Doe Run United Methodist Church. Judy retired from the St. Francois County Health Department and was active in the St. Francois County Relay for Life on the Breast Friends team. Judy is survived by...
Emily Morgan Montgomery
Aug 19, 2014
Emily Montgomery was welcomed into the Savior's arms Tuesday, August 19, 2014, at Mercy Jefferson. She had an excited family awaiting her arrival. Her parents would want her to know "although we only held you once we loved you more!" Emily is survived by her parents, Jack Montgomery and Kindra Martin; grandparents, Pauletta and Dan Montgomery, Sr., Betty and Dennis...
Michelle Wesbecher
Aug 18, 2014
Michelle Wesbecher, 45, of Park Hills, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014 at her home. She was born Saturday, August 24, 1968 in Neenah, WI. She was preceded in death by her daughter Rachael Wesbecher. Michelle is survived by her husband of 26 years, Curtis Wesbecher; son, Jeramy (Sarah) Wesbecher; daughter, Kristen (Austin) Killian; parents, Marvin Cooke and Karen Baker;...
Rose Marie Hafner
Aug 18, 2014
Rose (Heinrichs) Hafner, 53, of Farmington, passed away August 18, 2014 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center. She was born July 7, 1961 in St. Louis to the late Herbert Luther and Pearl Helen (McCorkle) Heinrichs. Rose enjoyed family gatherings and cooking for her family. Rose is survived by her husband, Charles Hafner; sisters, Lora (Mrs. Pete) Schmuck, and Karen...
Brian Henry Pigg Stone
Aug 16, 2014
Mr. Brian Henry Pigg Stone passed away late Saturday morning, August 16, 2014, at his residence at the age of 50 years and 7 days. Brian was born on August 10, 1964, in Belleville, Illinois, and was the son of Joyce Ann Stone and the late John Perry Pigg. Also preceding-in-death were: a son, Christopher Pigg Stone (2013), and a...
Henry Y. Cashion
Aug 16, 2014
Mr. Henry Y. Cashion, of Farmington, passed away August 16th at the age of 75. Henry was born in St. Francois County on Aug. 20, 1938. He was the only son of Henry Yount Cashion and Elsie Marie (Ehret) Cashion. One son, Trace E. Cashion, preceded him in death. His sister, Bonnie Fay (Ferrell) Croy, is living in Springfield, Missouri.
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Genevieve C. Mahurin
Aug 15, 2014
Genevieve C. Mahurin of Desloge, passed away on August 15, 2014 at her residence. She was born on May 29, 1926 in Desloge to the late Frank and Ollie M. (Pratte) McCall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William G. Mahurin and sister Evelyn Womack. Genevieve was a member of Immaculate Conception Church...
Gina Lynne Coulter
Aug 14, 2014
Gina Coulter, 52, of Desloge, passed away August 14, 2014 at Siteman Cancer Center, surrounded by her family. She was born August 17, 1961 in Bonne Terre, to the late George and Alma Lucille (Parks) Gowen. Gina was employed as the Human Resource Manager at Farmington Wal-Mart for 20 years. She is preceded in death by her parents; three sisters,...
Robert T. Edgar
Aug 13, 2014
Robert T. Edgar of Elvins, passed away on August 13, 2014 at Ashbrook Assisted Living in Farmington, at the age of 87. He was born on August 25, 1926 in Gumbo to the late Lawrence and Odessa (Ogle) Edgar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 34 years, Anna Lee (Rosener) Edgar...
Ricky Gale Black
Aug 13, 2014
Ricky Gale Black, born December 13, 1960, passed away on August 13, 2014, at the age of 53. Rick was a lifelong member of East Bonne Terre Baptist Church and forever had a love for God. He will always be remembered for the smiles he brought to many faces. He was preceded in death by his father, Damon Black and...
Virgil C. Reed
Aug 13, 2014
Virgil C. Reed, 74, of Park Hills, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Country Meadows. He was born Monday, October 30, 1939 in Elvins to the late Rev. Poney and Mapel (Womack) Reed. Also preceding him in death are brothers, Wesley Reed and Charles Reed. Virgil served the in the United States Army. He loved to garden, enjoyed time...
Aaron Lee Penberthy
Aug 12, 2014
Aaron Penberthy, 54, of Marengo, IA, formerly of Leadwood, passed away August 12, 2014. He was born July 7, 1960 in Toledo, OH to Vernon and Sandra "Gaye" (Bowen) Penberthy. Aaron served his country in the United States Coast Guard. Aaron is survived by his parents; three daughters, Brandy Dee, Savanah Penberthy, and Katelyn Penberthy; siblings, Cindy (Mrs. James) Tilley,...
James Edward Pratte
Aug 9, 2014
Ed Pratte James Edward "Ed" Pratte, 74, of Park Hills was born October 9, 1939 and passed away at his home on August 9, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eli and Elsie (Gibbons) Pratte along with two brothers, Larry and Garry Pratte and one sister, Georgia Pratte. He is survived by his wife, Frances (Ward) Pratte;...
Patricia Ann Eckman
Aug 9, 2014
Patricia Ann Eckman, 75, of St. Louis passed away August 9, 2014. She was born October 3, 1938 in St. Louis to the late Robert T. and Frances (Wiget) Novy. Patricia was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry R. Eckman, Sr.; brother, Robert Roger Novy, Sr.; sister, Jeanne Lorenz. Patricia is survived by two sons, Harry Eckman, Jr....
