Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
John William Pigg
Jan 22, 2018
Mr. John William Pigg passed away late Monday afternoon, January 22, 2018, at Farmington Presbyterian Manor at the age of 82 years, 1 month & 2 days. John was born on December 20, 1935, in Farmington, and was the son of William M. Pigg (dec'd 1979) and Mary Imogene 'Klob' Pigg (dec'd 1997). Also preceding in death were: his wife,...
Lelia Rowe
Jan 21, 2018
Lelia Rowe, 104, of Farmington, passed away, Sunday, January 21, 2018, at Camelot Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born January 24, 1913 in Marquand, to the late Jesse and Margaret Ann (Hansen) Rhodes. Lelia was a member of the Esther United Methodist Church. She worked as a checker at I.G.A. grocery store. Lelia loved to cook and her family...
Edward Duane Doughty
Jan 20, 2018
Mr. Edward Duane Doughty passed away at his residence early Saturday morning, January 20, 2018, at the age of 62 years, 11 months & 29 days. Ed was born on January 21, 1955, in Bonne Terre and was the son of Donna F. 'Baughn' Doughty White and the late Donald E. Doughty (dec'd Nov. 6, 2005).
Ed was the former...
Glen A. Penfield, Sr.
Jan 20, 2018
Mr. Glen A. Penfield, Sr., passed away late Saturday night at his rural Farmington residence at the age of 80 years, 9 months & 22 days. Glen was born on March 28, 1937, in Bridgeton, New Jersey, and was the son of the late William Glen Penfield (dec'd April 24, 1999) & Hannah 'Griffith' Penfield (dec'd Aug. 31, 2009).
Glen...
Rosemary G. Griffard
Jan 20, 2018
Rosemary G. Griffard, 87, passed away January 20, 2018 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 4, 1930 in Desloge to the late Mark Kenrick and Mary Elva (Boyer) Griffard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. She was a member of the...
Eual John Lewis
Jan 18, 2018
Eual John Lewis of Ironton, Missouri passed away January 18, 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 90 years. He was born February 10, 1927 in Des Arc, Missouri the son of the late Eli and Rella Mae (Robinson) Lewis. Eual married Mary Frances Colyott on August 14, 1948. To this union three children were born; John Lewis...
Carla Nicholson
Jan 18, 2018
Carla Nicholson, 64, of Desloge, passed away January 18, 2018 at Parkland Health Center North in Bonne Terre. She was born July 25, 1953, in St. Louis, to the late Chester and Lillian Katheryn “Sis” (Kennedy) Hammers. Carla worked for St. Francois County’s Collectors Office for 16 years. She was a loving wife of 47 years, mother, grandmother and loved...
Dorothy "Dottie" Harttung
Jan 18, 2018
Dorothy “Dottie” Harttung, 90, of Farmington, passed away January 18, 2018 at NHC Healthcare in Desloge surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 14, 1927 in Whites Creek, TN. to the late Searcy and Selma (Stenberg) Capps. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Harttung; sister, Gladys Ballard; two brothers,...
Melvin Lee Sikes
Jan 16, 2018
Melvin Lee Sikes, age 88 passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at his home in Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on April 27, 1929 in Fredericktown, a son of Elmer Earl Sikes and Jannie Elberta (Bollinger) Sikes. On May 28, 1951 in Lawton, Oklahoma he was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Carlton, she survives in Fredericktown. Other survivors...
Arnold Gale Cozine
Jan 16, 2018
Arnold Gale Cozine of Festus, Missouri passed away January 16, 2018 at the age of 63 years. He was born August 11, 1954 in Jackson County, Missouri the son of the late William Delmar and Iris Juanita (Lorentz) Cozine Jr. Arnold is survived by his daughter Lindsey Cozine of Festus, Missouri, two brothers; William Cozine of Festus, Missouri and Eric...
Timothy J. Glaze
Jan 16, 2018
Timothy Joe Glaze, 47, of Bonne Terre passed away January 16, 2018. He was born March 18, 1970 in Crystal City. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church of East Bonne Terre. Timothy proudly served his country in the United States Navy, aboard the USS Ranger, during the Gulf War. He enjoyed being outdoors and loved to ride...
Billy Lewis
Jan 16, 2018
Billy Lewis, 73, of Leadwood, passed away January 16, 2018, at Mercy Jefferson in Crystal City. He was born June 30, 1944, in Leadwood, to the late Ben and Marie (England) Lewis. Billy was a member of the Leadwood Fire Department for 56 years and a Board Member from the year 2000 until present.
He was preceded in death...
Jessy Mae Hahn
Jan 15, 2018
Jessy Mae Hahn, age 78 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018 at the Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Center in Fredericktown. She was born on September 24, 1939, a daughter of Johnny Winford Henderson and Janie Belle (McFadden) Henderson. On June 30, 1956 she was united in marriage to Billy Minson, she later married Alvin Hahn on February...
Rosalie Francis
Jan 15, 2018
Rosa Leora “Rosalie” Francis, 88, of Cape Girardeau passed away January 15, 2018 at the Lutheran Home Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau. She was born April 20, 1929 in Bonne Terre. Rosalie was a member of Grace United Methodist Church of Cape Girardeau, United Methodist Women, Oakcrest Garden Club, of which she served as President, PEO, MSTA and also delivered...
Leonard Roe
Jan 15, 2018
Leonard Roe, 85, of Bonne Terre, passed away January 15, 2018 in Foristell. He was born December 28, 1932, in Qulin, MO., to the late Jack and Ruth (Carroll) Roe. He was a member of the Open Arms Full Gospel Church in Desloge. Leonard loved gardening, yard work and taking care of animals. Leonard proudly served his country in the...
Charles Swindle
Jan 14, 2018
Charles Swindle, 85, of Bonne Terre passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018 at his home. He left behind a wife, Linda of 32 years, two step-daughters, four nieces and one nephew.
Charles served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a talented musician and was employed as a senior engineer with McDonnell Douglas for...
Elana Lynn Grimm
Jan 13, 2018
Elana Lynn (Neece) Grimm, 22, of Bonne Terre passed away January 13, 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born May 23, 1995 in Farmington. She was a member of Grace Family Outreach of Park Hills and a graduate of North County High School Class of 2013. Elana was full of life and had a great love...
Raymond Moore
Jan 13, 2018
Raymond Moore, 84, of Leadwood, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born Saturday, August 12. 1933 in the Leadbelt Area to the late Ralph and Imo (Snelson) Moore. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Eva I. (Hall) Moore; two daughters, Evelyn “Peanuts” Drennen and Elizabeth...
Dara Jean Beaver
Jan 12, 2018
Dara Jean Beaver of Ironton, Missouri passed away January 12, 2018 at the age of 68 years. She was born October 31, 1949 in Warrenton, Missouri the daughter of the late Ross Leland and Muriel Nadine (Schulz) Cox of Wentzville, Missouri. On September 11, 1976 she was united in marriage to Leman Ray Beaver who preceded her in death on...
James David Mcdaniel
Jan 12, 2018
David McDaniel, 81, of Farmington, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018 at the de Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis. He was born Tuesday, December 22, 1936 in Cantwell to the late Othel and Helen (Douglas) McDaniel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Mae (Pope) McDaniel; one daughter,...

