Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Tom Daffron
Aug 8, 2014
Tom Daffron, 89 of Desloge, passed away August 8, 2014 at Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born October 8, 1924 in Flat River to the late Nile Thomas and Elva (Wampler) Daffron. Mr. Daffron served in the United States Army during WW II and participated in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe campaigns. He was...
Ronald Joseph Sutton
Aug 5, 2014
Mr. Ronald Joseph Sutton passed away early Tuesday morning, August 5, 2014, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, at the age of 78 years, 10 months & 13 days. Ronald was born on September 22, 1935, in Bonne Terre, MO., & was the son of Charles Sheldon "Jack" Sutton and Alberta 'Burcham' Sutton. Also preceding-in-death were: his...
Rita Vallo
Aug 3, 2014
Rita Vallo, 77, of Bonne Terre passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014 at her home. She was born Monday, June 14, 1937 to the late John and Garnetta (Comte) Hahn. Rita was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she participated in one of her favorite pass times, quilting. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and...
Jean A. Starner
Aug 3, 2014
Jean A. Starner, 73, of Park Hills, passed away August 3, 2014 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Facility in Farmington, MO. Jean was born April 8, 1941 in Charleston, WV, to the late Charles L. Kingery and Georgia C. (Spencer) Frame; she was preceded in death by both of her parents and brother in-law, Emil Ferrell. Jean is survived by two...
Alice Mae Hays
Aug 2, 2014
Alice Mae Hays, age 85, of Park Hills, passed away August 2, 2014 at Georgian Gardens Nursing Home. She was born May 2, 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late William A. and Mabel (Zimmerman) Foley. Preceding her in death is her husband Clifford E. Hays and son Michael A. Hopkins. Mrs. Hays is survived by children Mary, Janet,...
Robert "Bob" C. Rohde
Jul 26, 2014
Mr. Robert C. "Hacksaw" Rohde passed away Saturday morning, July 26, 2014, at Mercy Hospital, in St. Louis, MO., at the age of 73 years, 6 months & 19 days. Bob was born on January 7, 1941, in Effingham, Illinois & was the son of Jake C. Rohde and Maude 'Hosman' Rohde. Also preceding-in-death was his wife, Linda Kay 'Jones'...
Sam Hulsey
Jul 25, 2014
Oliver E. Samuel Hulsey, 66 of Park Hills, passed away July 25, 2014 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. He was born December 22, 1947 in Bonne Terre. Sam retired from G.T.E. and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He is preceded in death by his father Oliver Hulsey. Sam is survived by his mother Helen Hulsey; loving...
Larry Ray Wells
Jul 25, 2014
Larry Wells, 70 of Leadwood, passed away July 25, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Crystal City. He was born July 17, 1944 in Mitchell to the late Samuel Edwards and Iva Jean (Haywood) Wells. Larry loved to work in his garden and he was a lifetime member of Desloge Eagles #3350. He is preceded in death by his parents; and...
Sylvia Virginia Johnson
Jul 23, 2014
Sylvia Virginia (Holdman) Johnson, 86, of Park Hills passed away July 23, 2014 at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. She was born November 16, 1927 in Bonne Terre. "Aunt Sis", as she was affectionately known by all who knew her, was a faithful member of the Church of God (Cleveland). In later years she was a member of Maple United Methodist...
Douglas Kim
Jul 21, 2014
Douglas Kim, 50 of Desloge, passed away July 21, 2014 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born July 5, 1964 in St. Louis. Douglas was a long time member and past master of Samaritan Masonic Lodge from 2001-2002. He was also a member of East Bonne Terre Baptist Church and member of the Patriot Guard. Douglas is survived...
John W. Harder
Jul 21, 2014
John Harder, 92 of Park Hills, passed away July 21, 2014 at St. Luke's West, surrounded by his friends and family. John was born August 6, 1921 in Vinta, OK, to the late William L. and Martha (Cope) Harder. John served his country in The United States Army during WWII from 1942 to 1945. He and his wife Pat were...
Shirley Mae Smith
Jul 20, 2014
Shirley Mae (Hood) Smith, 62, of Bonne Terre passed away July 20, 2014 at Jefferson Barracks Hospital. She was born December 10, 1951 in Salem, MO. Shirley was preceded in death her husband, John Allen Smith; father, William R. Hood; Brother, Gary Hood. Shirley is survived by her mother, Betty Jane (Miller) Warden; daughters, Christina (Jeffrey) Nail, Mara (Johnny) Smith,...
Marg Trogdon
Jul 20, 2014
Mrs. Mary Marguerite "Margie" (Wood) Eaves Trogdon passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center, Farmington, at the age of 99 years, 9 months & 1 day. Marg was born Oct.19, 1914, in Elvins, MO., and was the daughter of Robert J. Wood and Anna 'Dugal' Wood. Also preceding-in-death were: her 1st husband, Milford Eaves (1961); her...
Mike Jarvis
Jul 20, 2014
James "Mike" Jarvis, 58, of Wortham passed away July 20, 2014 at his residence. He was born August 10, 1955 in St. Louis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. James Gale and Katherine Joyce (King) Jarvis; sister, Sharon Robison; brother, Danny Joe Jarvis. Mike is survived by his daughter, Amanda Dawn Jarvis; grandchildren, Caleb, Jacob and Matthew...
Verna Jean Geimer
Jul 20, 2014
Verna (Flanigan) Geimer, 54, of St. Louis, passed away July 20, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by family. She was born July 16, 1960 in St. Louis, to James and Carolyn Flanigan. Verna enjoyed riding motorcycles with her friends. Verna is preceded in death by her grandparents, Noah and Zetta Cole, Joseph and Violet Flanigan, and beloved uncle, Stanley...
Casey Hester
Jul 19, 2014
Casey Hester, 20, formerly of Bonne Terre passed away July 19, 2014 at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. He was born October 28, 1993 in Herrin, IL. He was a graduate of North County High School and currently resided in West Frankfort, IL. Casey is survived by five aunts, Jan, Donna, Carmen, Jeanie and Phylis Parker; seven uncles, Mike, Ronnie, Chris,...
Cleta Opal (Blankenship) Roney
Jul 18, 2014
Cleta Opal (Blankenship) Roney, 89, of Leadwood, was born Aug. 16, 1924 in Dixon, Mo. and entered into the presence of the Lord this 18th day of July, 2014. Proceeding her in death were her parents; James Monroe and Laura Elizabeth (Dake) Blankenship; her husband, James Lawrence Roney; a brother, Arthur Blankenship; and a sister, Erdie Jane (Blankenship) Cooper. She...
Earline H. Babb
Jul 16, 2014
Mrs. Earline H. Babb passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 16, 2014, at her residence at the age of 95 years, 10 months & 12 days. Earline was born Sept. 4, 1918, in Esther, MO., and was the daughter of Rev. William Arthur Huie and Aura Marie O'Heren Huie. Also preceding-in-death was her husband, John F. Babb (1998), and a brother,...
Joseph Henry Lashley
Jul 15, 2014
Joseph Lashley, 60 of Desloge, passed away July 15, 2014 at Parkland Health Center. He was born July 3, 1954, in Ironton to the late Clay Joseph and Ellen Christina (Moyer) Lashley. Joseph is survived by his wife, Janet Lashley; daughters, Angie Johnson and Anette Crader; siblings, Danny (Linda) Lashley and Patricia (Mrs. Vernon) Montgomery. Visitation will be held at...
Floyd F. Hager
Jul 14, 2014
Mr. Floyd F. Hager passed away early Monday morning, July 14, 2014, at Community Manor, in Farmington, at the age of 96 years, 11 months & 11 days. Floyd was born on August 3, 1917, in Farmington, and was the son of George Hager, Sr., and Bessie 'Shy' Hager. Preceding in death were his wife, Mary Patricia 'Lukachick' Hager (1999);...
