Obituaries

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

Louise Fuchs

Louise Fuchs

Jul 14, 2014

Louise Fuchs, 72, of Terre Du Lac passed away July 14, 2014 at her residence. She was born August 11, 1941 in Piedmont, MO. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Park Hills. Louise was a real estate agent for Caldwell Banker and also worked as office manager for Quality Building and Remodeling by Roger D. Fuchs....

William Robert Wilson

William Robert Wilson

Jul 14, 2014

William Robert Wilson, 62, of Bonne Terre passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at Jefferson Barracks Veterans Hospital. He was born Monday, June 23, 1952 to the late Stan and Irene (Clark) Wilson. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Lila Granger. William served in the United States Air force and participated with the Patriot Guard. William is...

Vesty Christine Viermann

Vesty Christine Viermann

Jul 7, 2014

Vesty Christine Viermann, 68, of Valles Mines passed away July 7, 2014. She was born December 8, 1945 in Bunker, MO to the late Dempsey and Viola (Clark) Parker. She was also preceded in death by numerous siblings. Vesty was a member of the Red Hat Ladies and arranged several Bingo tours to Potawatomi, WI. Vesty is survived by her...

Jesse Hedgecorth Ii

Jesse Hedgecorth Ii

Jul 7, 2014

Jesse P. Hedgecorth, 75 of Desloge, passed away July 7, 2014 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born September 29, 1938 in Gumbo, to the late Jesse and Nettie (McNelly) Hedgecorth. Jesse was a member of Esther Baptist Church, Elvins Ionic Masonic Lodge and past master on 3 occasions. He is retired from...

Naomi E. Ferguson

Naomi E. Ferguson

Jul 6, 2014

Naomi Ferguson, 87, of Hudson, Colorado, formerly of Bonne Terre passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014 at her home in Colorado. She was born Wednesday, February 9, 1927 to the late William and Maud (Leftridge) Franklin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Ferguson; son, Terry Ferguson; brother, Willie Franklin; sisters, Zoella Franklin and Zelma Isgrig....

Cheryl Lynn Queen

Cheryl Lynn Queen

Jul 1, 2014

Cheryl Lynn Queen, 57, of Bonne Terre passed away July 1, 2014. She was born December 27, 1956. She was a member of the Leadwood United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Elnora (Redfern) Schlef; son, Adam Hammack; sister, Fran Kley; brother, Jack Turnbull. Cheryl is survived by her husband, Christopher Queen; two sons,...

Glenwood A. Mcnabb

Glenwood A. Mcnabb

Jun 30, 2014

Glenwood McNabb, 81 of Park Hills, passed away June 30, 2014 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Facility in Farmington. He was born November 12, 1932, in Elvins. Glenwood served his country in The United States Navy, and during his military service, he served on the USS Piedmont during the Korean War. Glenwood was a dear father of Kathryn (Edward) Reith, proud...

Jacqueline E. Montgomery

Jacqueline E. Montgomery

Jun 30, 2014

Jacqueline Montgomery, 64, of Bonne Terre passed away June 30, 2014 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. She was born May 5, 1950 in St. Louis to the late John and Virginia (Churchill) Keeley. Jacqueline is survived by her husband, Denny Montgomery; five children, John Montgomery of Louisiana, MO, Nicholas (Leigha) Montgomery of Bonne Terre, Dawn (John) Badger...

Tamara Davis

Tamara Davis

Jun 30, 2014

Tammy Davis, 49 of Leadwood, passed away June 30, 2014 at NHC Healthcare of Desloge. She was born March 7, 1965 in Bonne Terre. Tammy was a member of the House Of Praise Church in Desloge. She is preceded in death by her parents, Larry and Mary Alice (Helms) Gilliam. Tammy is survived by her husband, Franklin Davis; children, Michael...

Cora Hedgcorth

Cora Hedgcorth

Jun 30, 2014

Cora Hedgcorth, 94 of Bismarck, passed away June 30, 2014 at Country Meadows Nursing Home in Park Hills. She was born July 7, 1919 in Risco to the late Laurence and Laura (Huff) Lucy. She was a member of the Bismarck Church of God. Cora is also preceded in death by her loving husband, William Paul Hedgcorth; son, William Stanley...

Wilma Mae Hollinger

Wilma Mae Hollinger

Jun 29, 2014

Mrs. Wilma Mae 'Murphy' Hollinger passed away Sunday afternoon, June 29, 2014, in Farmington at the Presbyterian Manor at the age of 96 years, 8 months & 14 days. She was born Sept.15, 1917, in Knob Lick, and was the daughter of Guy & Mary Gertrude 'Wilkerson' Murphy. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Elmer H. "Sug" Hollinger (1990); a son,...

Angela Eichhorn

Angela Eichhorn

Jun 29, 2014

Angela Eichhorn, age 40, of French Village passed away June 29, 2014 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. She was born June 1, 1974 in Bonne Terre. Angela is survived by her husband, Timothy Eichhorn; daughter, Kaitlyn Eichhorn; mother, Antonette "Toni" Newcomer; father, Dale Newcomer; sister, Lisa Newcomer. Memorial Visitation will be Wednesday July 2, 2014 from 5 pm to 6:30 pm....

Edna Pyatt

Edna Pyatt

Jun 28, 2014

Edna Pyatt, 81, of Park Hills, passed away in the arms of her Savior June 28, 2014 at her residence. She was born December 19, 1932 in Irondale to the late John and Opal, Brydon Pyatt. Edna was a member of the Irondale Assembly of God. She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter Sherry Lou Sisk; Sister Doris...

Eleanor Faye Rawson

Eleanor Faye Rawson

Jun 28, 2014

Eleanor Faye (Porter) Rawson, 74, after sudden illness, went home to be with the Lord on June 28, 2014. She was born January 20, 1940 in Bonne Terre. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Edgar "Ted" Porter and Sylvia "Ilene" (Sikes) Porter; two husbands, Homer "Leroy" Mund and Homer Dell Rawson, Sr.; one sister, Carolyn Porter. Eleanor...

Reva Fern Koester

Reva Fern Koester

Jun 28, 2014

Reva Fern Koester, 77, of Bonne Terre passed away suddenly at her residence June 28, 2014. She was born, June 5, 1937 in Bonne Terre. Reva was employed with Handicraft for 40 years until her retirement. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ewell Henry and Sophia (House) Henson; daughter, Kathy Lynn Koester; brothers, Virgil, Gene and Shirdell Henson;...

Melanie Leigh Runyon

Melanie Leigh Runyon

Jun 26, 2014

Melanie Leigh 'Mrs. George' Runyon passed away Thursday morning, June 26, 2014, at Barnes Hospital, in St. Louis, at the age of 59 years, 10 months & 18 days. Melanie was born on August 8, 1954, in Farmington, and was the daughter of the late Sterling Pfeifer and Ruby Irene 'Vest' Pfeifer.

Survivors Include : her husband, George Lee...

Dustin Gaugel

Dustin Gaugel

Jun 25, 2014

Dustin Shaun Gaugel, 36, of Bonne Terre passed away June 25, 2014 at Parkland Health Center in Bonne Terre. He was born July 5, 1977 in Farmington. Dustin was a graduate of North County High School Class of 1995. He loved sports and played baseball, basketball and football. He was named All State Defensive End for the 1994-95 season. He...

Imogene Ketcherside

Imogene Ketcherside

Jun 25, 2014

Imogene "Imo" Ketcherside, 87, of Desloge, passed away June 25, 2014. She was born July 20, 1926 in Leadwood to the late Laurence and Laura (Huff) Lucy. Imo was a member of the United Methodist Church in Desloge. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert E. Ketcherside; two grandsons, Bobby Ketcherside and Dale Mauk; and brother, Ernest...

Ruth Louise Kastner

Ruth Louise Kastner

Jun 25, 2014

Ruth Louise Kastner, 82, of De Soto, formerly of Bonne Terre passed away June 25, 2014. She was born November 4, 1931 in St. Louis. Ruth worked as a clerk for the City of Desloge for 10 years before her retirement. She later worked as a clerk for the Life Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Burt...

Alice Anderson

Alice Anderson

Jun 21, 2014

Miss Ruth Alice Anderson passed away Saturday morning, June 21, 2014, at her Farmington Presbyterian Manor residence at the age of 88 years, 10 months & 11 days. Alice was born on Aug. 10, 1925, in Brooklyn, New York, and was the daughter of Rev. Robert A. Anderson (dec'd 09.18.1990), & Ruth 'Williams' Anderson (dec'd 03.26.1965); also preceding-in-death was a...