Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Ruth Ann Hall
Dec 19, 2017
Ruth Ann Hall, 74, of Lake Timberline passed away December 19, 2017. She was born April 3, 1943 in St. Louis to the late Joseph and Pansy (Hodges) Boyd. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Albert Hall; brothers, Gene Cross, Charles Boyd and Joseph “Pete” Boyd; sisters, Francis Lynn, Anna Buban, Rosemary Boyd and Gladys Blagg.
Ruth...
Alma Louise Bates
Dec 18, 2017
Mrs. Alma Louise 'Henson' Bates passed away late Monday night, December 18, 2017, at Farmington Presbyterian Manor at the age of 92 years, 4 months & 12 days. Alma was born on August 6, 1925, in Flat River, MO., & was the daughter of John Harrison Henson and Jessie Faye 'Plummer' Henson. Also preceding in death were: her husband, Otto...
Earl Sutherland
Dec 17, 2017
Mr. Earl Sutherland passed away late Sunday morning, December 17, 2017, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital, in Festus, MO., at the age of 95 years, 1 month & 19 days. Earl was born on October 28, 1922, in Farmington & was the son of Antone "Tony" Sutherland and Elva Ann 'Biggs' Sutherland. Also preceding Earl in death were : his wife,...
Helen Virginia Turner
Dec 16, 2017
Mrs. Helen Virginia 'Weimer' Turner passed away Saturday night, December 16, 2017, at Farmington Presbyterian Manor, at the age of 88 years, 2 months & 17 days. Helen was born September 29, 1929, in Bonne Terre, Missouri, and was the daughter of Walter T. Cartee Weimer and Kathleen 'Lentz' Weimer. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Raymond Sylvester "Scatter" Turner (1983);...
John Dickerson, Sr.
Dec 15, 2017
John Dickerson, Sr., 88, of Park Hills, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born Monday, September 23, 1929 to the late Jonny and Helen (Murray) Dickerson in Elvins. Also preceding him in death are his loving wife of 65 years Betty Jean (Overstreet) Dickerson; son, John Berlin “Jack” Dickerson, Jr.; and all...
Terry William Black
Dec 15, 2017
Mr. Terry William Black, passed away early Saturday morning, December 16, 2017, at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 71 years, 9 months & 20 days. Terry was born on February 26, 1946, in Bonne Terre, Missouri and was the son of the late William Henry Black (dec'd May 11, 1995)...
David Laffayette Akins
Dec 15, 2017
David L. Akins Jr. of Pilot Knob, Missouri passed away December 15, 2017 at his residence at the age of 90 years. He was born June 24, 1927 in Annapolis, Missouri the son of the late David L . and Zora (Vance) Akins. On August 18, 1944 he was united in marriage to Orpha Mariam Vogler who preceded him in...
Frank Fisher
Dec 14, 2017
Frank Fisher of Ironton, Missouri passed away December 14, 2017 in Pilot Knob, Missouri at the age of 78 years. He was born January 31, 1939 in Ironton, Missouri the son of the late Joe and Thelma (Helton) Fisher. On May 8, 1962 he was united in marriage to Donna Marie Jones who survives and resides in Ironton, Missouri. Also...
Harold Weiss
Dec 13, 2017
Harold Weiss, 94, of Farmington, passed away December 13, 2017, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. He was born June 5, 1923 in Elvins, to the late Adam and Debbie (Murray) Weiss. Harold was a member of the United Methodist Church in Desloge.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Adam “Junior’ Weiss.
Harold is...
Debra Marie Debrecht
Dec 13, 2017
Debra Marie Debrecht of Ironton, Missouri passed away December 13, 2017 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 65 years. She was born November 7, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Jack Ralph Mueller and Victorine (Nelson) Mueller of St. Louis, Missouri. On August 13, 1976 she was united in marriage to Kevin Charles Debrecht...
Gearld Kim
Dec 12, 2017
Gearld A. Kim, 76, of Bonne Terre passed away December 12, 2017. He was born September 7, 1941 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. He was a member of the East Bonne Terre Baptist Church and Samaritan Masonic Lodge #424. Gearld enjoyed going camping, riding motorcycles and loved old cars.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andy and Mary (Schmidt)...
Thomas Jerry Daniels
Dec 11, 2017
Thomas Jerry "Tom" Daniels, age 77 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 at the Claru Deville Nursing Center in Fredericktown. He was born on October 10, 1940 in Pocahontas, Arkansas, a son of Walter and Mabel (Harper) Daniels. On March 28, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri he was united in marriage to Flora Jeanette Schofield, she...
Richard V. Backlin
Dec 11, 2017
Richard V. Backlin, 73, of Bonne Terre passed away December 11, 2017 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born April 24, 1944 in South Holland, Illinois. Richard retired as Chief of Police for the Calumet City, Illinois Police Department. He then worked as the Housing Manager at Mineral Area College, from which he also retired. He...
Cindy Smith
Dec 9, 2017
Cindy Smith, age 59, of Bonne Terre passed away December 9, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 8, 1958 in Bonne Terre. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Joe Johnson; sister, Terri Wells; infant brother, Kent Johnson.
Cindy was an English Teacher at the North County Middle School.
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Jerry D. Vent
Dec 6, 2017
Jerry Dee Vent, 58, of Terre Du Lac passed away December 6, 2017. He was born April 6, 1959 in St. Louis. He was a loving husband, grandfather and baby brother who will be remembered for his heart of gold.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Maxine (Leffler) Diaz and wife, Barbara Jean (Jones) Vent.
Jerry is...
Nancy Ziegler
Dec 6, 2017
Nancy Ziegler, 73, of Terre Du Lac passed away December 6, 2017. She was born September 29, 1944 in Chattanooga, TN. She was a member of the East Bonne Terre Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Mary Francis (Zachry) Baker; three sons, Steve “Chachi” Ziegler, Jeff Ziegler and Zane Ziegler; sister, Barbara Baker.
Nancy...
Donald James "Donnie" Cureton
Dec 5, 2017
Donald James "Donnie" Cureton, age 70 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born on June 3, 1947 in Fredericktown, a son of Frank Elick and Verna Maude (Miller) Cureton. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers - Jack and Delmar Cureton and...
Thelma Louise Bohs
Dec 5, 2017
Mrs. Thelma Louise 'Dickey' Bohs passed away late Tuesday morning, December 5, 2017, Farmington Presbyterian Manor residence at the age of 101 years, 3 months & 28 days. Thelma was born on August 7, 1916, in Farmington, and was the daughter of Clarence Fideler Dickey and Sarah Oletha 'Coffel' Dickey. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, George Henry Bohs (2000); a...
Isabel Marion Boehning
Dec 5, 2017
Isabel Marion Boehning, formerly of Ironton, Missouri passed away December 5, 2017 in Fredericktown, Missouri at the age of 97 years. She was born April 24, 1920 in Windsor, Missouri the daughter of the late Charles Bussard and Elizabeth Molly (Dreher) Schneider. Isabel was united in marriage on June 1, 1940 to Charles William Boehning who preceded her in death...
Artie L. Detring
Dec 5, 2017
Artie L. Detring passed away Tuesday night, December 5, 2017, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus, Missouri, at the age of 81 years & 4 days. Artie was born on December 1, 1936, at Fort Douglas, Arkansas, and was the daughter of Homer Stone and Leva 'Terry' Stone. Also preceding in death was a brother, Noble Stone.
Artie was a...
