Obituaries

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

Norma Ruth Boyer

Norma Ruth Boyer

May 12, 2014

On August 29, 1927, in Mitchell, Missouri, to Charles and Clara France was born a daughter, Norma Ruth. Charles and Clara were to be blessed with three more children: Melba, Joyce and Paul. When Norma was two months old her parents bought her a piano. Even though a lead miners salary during the depression barely kept them going, she was...

Paul House Jr.

Paul House Jr.

May 11, 2014

PaulHouse Jr., 67 of Desloge, passed away May 11, 2014 at Mineral Area RegionalMedical Center. He was born February 17,1947 to the late Paul Everett and Verbal House Sr., in St. Louis. Paul is preceded in death by hisparents; first wife, Patricia (Andrews) House; and daughter, Donna Hartrup. Paul is survived by his wife,Kathleen (Hearst) House; son, Paul House III...

Harry Rayburn

Harry Rayburn

May 6, 2014

Harry Rayburn, 57, of Pevely passed away May 6, 2014.He was born November 2, 1956 in St. Louis to the late James "Mack" and Beulah May(Caine) Rayburn. He was also preceded in death by two half-brothers, James "Jim"Rayburn and Jimmy Paul Hodo.Harry is survived by his wife, Sherry (Strahl)Rayburn; daughter, Christina May Millerbaugh and husband Michael of Festus;three grandchildren, Jenna...

Norman Culton

Norman Culton

May 5, 2014

Norman Culton, 76, of Bonne Terre passed away May 5, 2014. He was born August 31, 1937 in Flat River. He was a member of St. Joseph CatholicChurch in Bonne Terre. Norman was a retired veteran that proudly served hiscountry in the United States Navy. He was a Life member of the D.A.V. andcharter member of the Mineral Area Elks....

Inez Eaton

Inez Eaton

May 5, 2014

InezEaton, 88, of Farmington, passed away May 5, 2014 at Presbyterian Manor inFarmington. She was born September 2,1925 in Elvins, to the late Charles and Amanda Jane (Murray) Chapman. She is preceded in death by herparents; husband, Howard Jesse Eaton; 4 sisters, Rose, Pearl, Lorraine andJannette; 2 brothers, Bill and John. Inez is survived by her son, JesseEaton and wife...

Ivonna Ruffino

Ivonna Ruffino

May 4, 2014

Ivonna Ruffino, 76, of Park Hills, passed away May 4, 2014 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born September 5, 1937 to the late Cecil and Muriel (Weaver) Sexton in Leachville, AR.Ivonna is also preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.She is survived by her children, Greg Armstrong and wife Brenda of Bonne Terre, Kelly (Preston...

Mary Yount

Mary Yount

May 3, 2014

Mary L. Yount, 83, of Leadwood passed away May 3, 2014.She was born September 21, 1930 in Leadwood. She was a member of the LeadwoodUnited Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years and waswell known as a gifted soloist. Mary taught at West County Elementary for mostof her life. She was a member of the Missouri Retired...

Joseph Smith Faenger

Joseph Smith Faenger

May 2, 2014

Mr. Joseph Smith "Joe" Faenger passed away Friday afternoon, May 2, 2014, at DesPeres Hospital in St. Louis at the age of 65 years, 1 month & 23 days. Joe was born on March 9, 1949, to the late Percy L. Faenger & Margaret 'McDaniel' Faenger.

Joe married Susan Elaine Kollmeyer, on December 17, 1977. He was a member...

Larry Tedder

Larry Tedder

May 2, 2014

LarryTedder, 73, of Bismarck passed away May 2, 2014 at Community Manor inFarmington. He was born March 14, 1941 in Potosi, MO to the late Frank andGrace (Gilliam) Tedder. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, HobertTedder and Paul Ed Tedder; three sisters, Margaret Cox, Betty Mosier and WilmaMosier. Larry is survived by two children,Larris David Tedder, Traci...

Travis L. Marler

Travis L. Marler

May 1, 2014

Travis L. Marler, 71, ofBonne Terrepassedaway January 5, 2014 at Belleview Valley Nursing Home. He was bornFebruary 6, 1942 to the late Ralph and Bessie (Edwards) Marler. Traviswas preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Calvert.Travis was a former member of the FirstBaptist Church of Bonne Terre.He is survived by two brothers, Ralph "Red"Marler and wife Marilyn and Michael Marler...

Mildred "Milly" Lange

Mildred "Milly" Lange

Apr 30, 2014

Mrs. Mildred "Milly" (Revoir) Lange, of Stevensville, Montana, formerly of Farmington, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 30, 2014, at her residence in Stevensville, Montana, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 89 years, 3 months & 11 days. Milly was born on January 19, 1925, in Iron Mountain, Missouri, the 3rd and youngest born to Frederick Louis...

Willie Sanders

Willie Sanders

Apr 28, 2014

Willie Sanders, 64, of Hornsby, TN,passed from this life, Monday, April 28,2014, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN.The son of the late Grady Eugene and Elsie Marie O'Brien Sanders, he was anative of Hornsby, TN. On November 26, 1980, he was united in marriage to theformer Peggy Baker, who survives.Mr. Sanders lived in Missouri for over 30 years, spending most...

Willie Sanders

Willie Sanders

Apr 28, 2014

Willie Sanders, 64, of Hornsby, TN,passed from this life, Monday, April 28,2014, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN.The son of the late Grady Eugene and Elsie Marie O'Brien Sanders, he was anative of Hornsby, TN. On November 26, 1980, he was united in marriage to theformer Peggy Baker, who survives.Mr. Sanders lived in Missouri for over 30 years, spending most...

Bob Sickler

Bob Sickler

Apr 26, 2014

BobSickler of Bonne Terre, passed away April 26, 2014 at National Health Care inDesloge. He was born May 25, 1931, in Avalon,MO. to the late Arthur and Goldie (Robinson) Sickler. Bob and his wife Ellen owned and operatedBonne Terre Antiques for over 35 years. He was a member of the Bonne TerreChurch of God. He is preceded in death by...

Ronald Keith Aubuchon

Ronald Keith Aubuchon

Apr 26, 2014

Mr. Ronald Keith Aubuchon passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014, at his residence at the age of 66 years, 8 months & 23 days. Ron was born Aug. 3, 1947, in St. Louis, and was the son of Robert Joseph Aubuchon, Sr., and Lola Della 'Jordan' Aubuchon. Also preceding-in-death were a special aunt and uncle, Otis and Maggie Hatton.

Ron...

Willie Sanders

Willie Sanders

Apr 25, 2014

Willie Sanders, 64, of Hornsby, TN,passed from this life, Monday, April 28,2014, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN.The son of the late Grady Eugene and Elsie Marie O'Brien Sanders, he was anative of Hornsby, TN. On November 26, 1980, he was united in marriage to theformer Peggy Baker, who survives.Mr. Sanders lived in Missouri for over 30 years, spending most...

Tilghman Smith

Tilghman Smith

Apr 23, 2014

TilghmanSmith, 92 of Gulfport, MS, formerly of this area, passed away April 23, 2014, atthe Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport. He was born September 20, 1922 in Hazel, KY. He proudly served his country in the UnitedStates Marines ?? 2nd Marine Division - where he served 5 years inWorld War II, fighting in the Battles of Guadalcanal, Tarawa and...

Homer Cooper

Homer Cooper

Apr 23, 2014

Homer Cooper, 90 of Desloge, passed away April 23, 2014 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born April 8, 1924, in Mine La Motte, to the late Homer O. and Roxie M. (Umfleet) Cooper. Homer served his country in the United States Army.Homer is preceded in death by his parents; wife Mildred Christine (Tinnin) Cooper; and brother, Bobby...

Linda Kay Rohde

Linda Kay Rohde

Apr 22, 2014

Mrs. Linda Kay 'Jones' Rohde passed away at her Ironton residence surrounded by her loved ones late Tuesday morning, April 22, 2014, at the age of 63 years, 1 month & 2 days. Linda was born on March 20, 1951, in Ironton, and was the daughter of Hazel Ruth 'Thompson' Jones and the late Homer Edward Jones. In addition to...

Wilford "Willie" Carl Hutson

Wilford "Willie" Carl Hutson

Apr 20, 2014

Mr. Wilford "Willie" Carl Hutson passed away early Easter Sunday morning, April 20, 2014, at Claru DeVille Nursing Home in Fredericktown, MO., at the age of 82 years, 8 months & 13 days. "Willie" was born on August 7, 1931, in Steelville, MO., & was the son of Morgan Hutson and Mary Adelee 'Mincher' Hutson. Also preceding-in-death were: his...