Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Jerry Boyd
Jun 19, 2014
Mrs. Jeraldine "Jerry" Boyd passed away Thursday morning, June 19, 2014, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center, in Farmington, at the age of 84 years, 11 months and 7 days. Jerry was born on July 12, 1929, and was the daughter of Tilton Frank "Tip" Pinkston and Maude Ellen (Mackley) Pinkston. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Brian Malvern Boyd (2012); a...
Ronald Ronnie Sutton
Jun 18, 2014
Ronald E. SuttonRonald "Ronnie" Sutton, age 56, of Desloge, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born Tuesday, December 31, 1957. Ronnie was a member of IBEW Local 1 of St. Louis. He was a hard worker and a loving father.He was preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Sutton.Ronnie is survived by his...
Anna Jeanne Blackwell
Jun 17, 2014
Anna Jeanne Blackwell of Bonne Terre, passed away June 17, 2014 at the age of 78. She was born May 14, 1936 in Esther, to the late Alfred Columbus and Edna Mae (Kennon) Sherrill. Anna was a member of the Esther Methodist Church and she was known as a very loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.Anna was preceded in death...
Cecil Dwayne Wells
Jun 14, 2014
Cecil Dwayne Wells, 50, of Farmington, passed away June 14, 2014 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Wayne Wells. He was born February 14, 1964 in Bonne Terre. Cecil is survived by his mother, Sue (Nickles) Wells; children, Courtney Vallo, Aaron Wells, Savannah Thorne, and Macy Wells; one grandson, Emry; sister, Krista Wells; fiance,...
James Jim Goad
Jun 13, 2014
Jim Goad, 75, of Park Hills, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014. He was born November 25, 1938 in Bonne Terre to the late Wintford and Blanche (Wood) Goad. In addition to his parents Jim was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Goad; brother in infancy; and sister Alberta Monroe. He loved to fish, hunt, spend time with his...
Leanna Ragsdale
Jun 11, 2014
Leanna Ragsdale, 81 of Desloge, passed away June 11, 2014 at St. Joe Manor. She was born October 19, 1932 to the late Cletus and Jewell (Buckner) Shaw and later married Ed Ragsdale, whom also preceded her. Leanna was a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge and Gama Ta Mu Camping Group. She worked as an agent for...
Mary Moegle
Jun 11, 2014
MaryBelle Moegle, age 99, of St. Louis, formerly of Terre Du Lac passed away June11, 2014 at her residence. She was born May 25, 1915 in Desloge to thelate George and Mamie (Koen) Waller. She was preceded in death by herhusband, Ralph Moegle; brother, John Koen Waller; sister, Georgia Meeker.Alongwith her husband they owned and operated Progressive Lithoplate of St....
Dorothy E. Turner
Jun 7, 2014
DorothyE. Turner, 81, of Bonne Terre passed away June 7, 2014. She was born July 7,1932 in Bonne Terre. Mrs.Turner was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Ellen (Jones) Stegall; herhusband, James Turner; 7 brothers,Homer, Bernard, Norman, Floyd, Fred, Kenny, and Robert Stegall; 2 sisters, Margie Turner and Shirley Salter. Dorothyis survived by 5 daughters, Betty (Mrs. Terry)...
Mary Ann Leachman
Jun 4, 2014
Mary Ann Leachman, 83, ofHerculaneum, MO, formerly of Bonne Terre, MO passed away June 4, 2014. She wasborn May 11, 1931 in Louisville, KY. Mary Ann was a member of the St. JosephCatholic Church in Bonne Terre. She was preceded in deathby her parents, Arthur and Agnes (Cohne) Lutz; husband, George C. Leachman III;son, David Leachman; sister, Virginia Lutz Johnson.Mary...
Carl Dunlap
Jun 3, 2014
Carl "Tug" Dunlap, 90 of Leadwood, passed away June 3, 2014 surrounded by his family at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born November 29, 1923 in Wortham, to the late Thomas and Belle (Clark) Dunlap. He served in the US Navy and was a member of the First Church of God in Leadwood.He is preceded in death by...
Harriet Gamblin
May 28, 2014
HarrietE. (DeRousse) Gamblin, 77, of Bonne Terre passed away May 28, 2014 at NHCHealthcare in Desloge. She was born September 28, 1936 in Festus. Harriet was amember of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre. She retired as manager ofLakeview Retirement Home where she also worked as a C.N.A. She loved flowersand working in her garden.Shewas preceded in death by...
Melvin Minks
May 28, 2014
Melvin Minks, 76, of Farmington, passed away May 28, 2014 at Jefferson Mercy Hospital in Crystal City. He was born December 6, 1937 in St. Louis, to the late Clyde Carl and Margaret Jane (Bradfield) Minks. Melvin is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints in Farmington.He is preceded in death by his parents; and one...
Homer Galen Pearson
May 27, 2014
Homer Galen Pearson, 81, of DeSoto passed away May 27, 2014 at his residence. He was born October 23, 1932 in Steele, MO. Heproudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Hewas a member of the Bonne Terre VFW Post 6883 and loved researching history ofthe Civil War.He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Ruth Moore
May 25, 2014
Ruth Regina Moore, 89, of Bonne Terre passed away May 25, 2014 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center. She was born in Esther on March 27, 1925 to the late Edwin and Jennie (Rudloff) Cheesebrough. Ruth was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Charles Moore; daughter in infancy, Lisa Marie; four brothers, Thomas, Arthur, Luther, and Harold; three...
Inez Florine Woods
May 24, 2014
Mrs. Inez F. Woods. of Farmington, passed away Saturday night, May 24, 2014, at her Farmington residence, at the age of 94 years, 9 months & 8 days. Mrs Inez F. Woods was born on August 16, 1919. Inez was preceded-in-death by her husband, Floyd L. Woods (1964); and a son, Ronald D. Short (2011).
Inez was a member...
Richard Mills
May 23, 2014
Richard Mills, 68, of Park Hills, passed away Friday, May 23, 2014 at Country Meadows in Park Hills. He was born Saturday, December 15, 1945 in Bonne Terre. He served his country in the U.S. AirForce. He enjoyed collecting and shootingguns of all kinds and loved participating in the shooting matches at the "67Gun Club" where he was a member....
Edward Martin Sr.
May 22, 2014
Edward Joseph "Mutt" Martin, Sr., 82, of Bonne Terrepassed away May 22, 2014 at his residence with his family at his side. He wasborn February 24, 1932 in Bonne Terre. He proudly served his country in theUnited States Army during the Korean War, receiving three Bronze Stars. Heretired from General Motors and was a member of the U.A.W. Local 2250...
Pamela Milster
May 21, 2014
Pamela G. Milster, 64, ofSt. Louis passed away May 21, 2014 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Shewas born August 28, 1949 in St. Louis to the late Sanford and Helen (Hickerson)West. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Jack Milster.Pamela is survived by twosisters, Crystal West and Ginger (Mrs. Terry) Caby; aunt, Alma Hickerson.Several cousins also survive....
Lucille (Degonia) Crippen
May 21, 2014
Lucille Crippen, 93, of Park Hills, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014at Woodland Nursing Home in Arnold. Shewas born Sunday, September 26, 1920 to the late John and Annie (Prather)Degonia in Flat River. She enjoyed cards, scratch offs, and loved bingo. In addition to herparents she was preceded in death by her first husband and father of herchildren, Paul Shaffer;...
Annie Townsend
May 19, 2014
Anna Margaret Townsend, 97 years 11 months and 4 days, passed away May 19, 2014at Maplebrook Assisted Living in Farmington. She was born June 15, 1916in Esther, MO to Guy and Ardelia Celeste (Highley) Haile. Also preceding indeath was her husband, Harry Townsend; daughter, Joanne Bloom; grandson, ThomasTuttle; great-granddaughter, Amanda Aubuchon; five sisters, Alma, Grace, Ella,Effie and Lillian; four brothers,...
