Obituaries

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

Raymond Murphy

Raymond Murphy

Dec 16, 2013

Raymond J. Murphy of BonneTerre passed away Thursday, December 26th, 2013 at Mercy Hospital.Ray was the loving son ofthe late Edwin and Lucy (Whelehon) Murphy, and dear long-time husband ofPatricia (Peacock) Murphy. In addition to his wife, he is survived by threesons, Gary Murphy (Christina Bych); Matthew Murphy (Mary Jo); and Chad Murphy(Debra Herbst); two step-daughters Mitzi White; and Shelly...

Jacob Brien Stevens

Jacob Brien Stevens

Dec 15, 2013

Jacob Brien (J.B.) Stevens, 71 of Irondale, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2013 at his residence. He was born August 25, 1942 in Hot Springs, AR. He served his country in The United States Navy and was a member of Local 392 - Iron Workers of East St. Louis.He is preceded in death by parents, Earl and Dulcie (Pirtle) Stevens,...

Ruby Drum

Ruby Drum

Dec 13, 2013

Ruby M. Drum, 95, of Park Hills passed away December 13, 2013 at Camelot Nursing Home. She was born December 23, 1917 to the late Ruben J. and Laura Maude (Johnson) Hartle in Park Hills. Ruby is preceded in death by her sisters, Edith Hurt, Louris Moran, Anna Grammond and Hazel Bannister.Ruby was active with the Leadbelt Chapter Ladies Full...

Sanford Mahurin

Sanford Mahurin

Dec 12, 2013

Sanford "Sam" Mahurin, 74 of Park Hills, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013. He was born August 29, 1939 in Banner. Sam worked in construction and enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved watching the Cardinals play.He is preceded in death by wife, Lucille (Kirsch) Mahurin; parents, Alvie and Etta (Duncan) Mahurin; and sister, Edna Cross.Sam is survived by son, Michael Ray...

Kirby Wayne Shelley

Kirby Wayne Shelley

Dec 12, 2013

Mr. Kirby Wayne Shelley, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 12, 2013, at his Park Hills residence at the age of 51 years, 3 months & 29 days. Kirby was born August 12, 1962, in Fredericktown, MO., to Larry Lindell Shelley and Mary Ellen 'Smith' Shelley.

Kirby was a motorcycle mechanic, owning and running his own shop.

Survivors Include: his...

Noel Lee Inman

Noel Lee Inman

Dec 11, 2013

Noel Lee Inman, 74, of Bonne Terre passed away December11, 2013 at his residence. He was born August 28, 1939 in Bonne Terre. Noel Leeproudly served his country in the United States Navy. He retired from GeneralMotors. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bonne Terre where heserved as a deacon. He was also a 46 year...

Jessie M. Detring

Jessie M. Detring

Dec 11, 2013

Mrs. Jessie M. 'Johnson' Bess Detring passed away Wednesday evening, December 11, 2013, in Farmington, at the age of 83 years, 4 months & 28 days. Jessie was born on July 13, 1930, in Marquand, MO., & was the daughter of Arthur L. Johnson and Minnie 'Pogue' Johnson. Also preceding-in-death were: her 1st husband, Robert B. Bess (1998); 3...

Raymond Johnson

Raymond Johnson

Dec 11, 2013

Raymond G. Johnson, 85, of Terre Du Lac passed awayDecember 11, 2013 at St. Anthonys Medical Center in St. Louis. He was bornJanuary 6, 1928 in Twelve Mile, MO to the late George and Stella (Pope)Johnson. Ray proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was awelder by trade and taught at South County Technical School for 30...

Lloyd Rulo

Lloyd Rulo

Dec 9, 2013

Lloyd Rulo, 75, of Bonne Terre passed away Monday, December 9, 2013 at his residence. He was born Wednesday, February 9, 1938 in Richwoods to the late George Rulo and Carrie (Vineyard) Rulo Warren. Also preceding him in death are his wife Vanessa (Brady) Rulo; one daughter Bonnie Poole; one grandson Steven Tate; four brothers and two sisters. Lloyd owned...

George "Frank" Rowland

George "Frank" Rowland

Dec 9, 2013

Mr. George Franklin "Frank" Rowland passed away Monday afternoon at the age of 62 years, 8 months & 16 days. George was born on March 23, 1951, in Ironton, MO., & was the son of George James Rowland and Angie Mary 'Weeks' Rowland. Also preceding-in-death were: 2 sisters, Blanche & Gloria.

George owned The Treasure Trove in Park Hills and...

Janet Reynolds

Janet Reynolds

Dec 8, 2013

Janet Reynolds, 63 of Park Hills, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013. She was born April 23, 1950 in Bonne Terre. She retired, after 33 years of service, from Flat River Glass Factory.She is preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Eula (McClanahan) Woodfin; and grandson, Christian Walton.Janet is survived by her husband love of her life, Henry T. Reynold...

Irene Marie (Keen) Mccarron Parks

Irene Marie (Keen) Mccarron Parks

Dec 5, 2013

Irene Marie Parks, 81, of Farmington passed away Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Presbyterian Manor. She was born Friday, September 23, 1932 in Richwoods to the late Lena Marie (Curry) Parker and Earl Keen. Also preceding her in death are her grandparents that raised her Mark Harrison Curry and Glenna Pearl (Short) Curry; two husbands Rev. Marvin E. McCarron the...

Alberta Isgrigg

Alberta Isgrigg

Dec 4, 2013

Alberta L. Isgrigg, 74, of Bonne Terre passed awayDecember 4, 2013 at St. Louis University Hospital. She was born January 21,1939 in St. Francois County to the late Charles and Bessie (Ames) Ringer. Shewas also preceded in death by her husband, Homer Isgrigg and one sister, GlendaRamsey.Alberta is survived by two sons, Calvin Isgrigg andwife Lea of Pea Ridge, Arkansas...

Baby Brendan Michael James

Baby Brendan Michael James

Dec 4, 2013

Baby Brendan Michael James was stillborn Wednesday, December 4, 2013, at Parkland Health Center, Farmington.

Survivors Include : his parents, Kristen Schroeder James and Joseph James, of Bonne Terre; 2 sisters - Lilyian and Emilee Cordia; 1 brother - Joseph James, Jr. Grandmothers: Mary Machele Slaughter and Laura Jungers; Great-Grandparents: Loyde and Janet McGary; Clara Busby; Aunts & Uncles :...

Peggy June Mcclymont

Peggy June Mcclymont

Dec 2, 2013

Mrs. Peggy June 'Walker' McClymont passed away late Monday evening, December 2, 2013, at her Farmington Presbyterian Manor residence at the age of 86 years, 5 months & 1 day. Peggy was born on July 1, 1927, in St. Louis, and was the daughter of Russell Walker and Helen 'Hayes' Walker. Also preceding-in-death was her husband, Matthew B. McClymont...

Harry Cannell

Harry Cannell

Dec 2, 2013

Harry Cannell, 71 of Farmington, passed away December 2, 2013 at Missouri Baptist in St. Louis. He was born June 8, 1942 in Elvins and later served his country in The United States Air Force, where he served overseas in Okinawa prior to The Vietnam War. He loved to hunt and fish, which he was able to do more, once...

Margaret Richardson

Margaret Richardson

Dec 1, 2013

Margaret Richardson, 69 of Desloge, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013 at St. Johns Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis.She was born April 15, 1943 in Ironton to the late John David and Ruth Ellen (Hall) Key.Margaret was the manager of Omega Deluxe Travel Agency for approximately 30 years.She was also a member of Desloge Methodist Church, XI Delta Omieron...

Dustin Toney

Dustin Toney

Nov 30, 2013

Dustin Toney, 35, ofLake Timberlinepassed away Saturday, November 30, 2013 at his home. He was born Monday, September 18, 1978 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dustin loved living at the lake and enjoying fishing often, he also adored his children.Dustin is survived by his mother Connie Toney; father Richard Toney and wife Chris; one son Logan Wayne Douglas Toney; one daughter Skyla...

Theresa Barton

Theresa Barton

Nov 29, 2013

Theresa Ruth Barton, 71, of Bonne Terre passed away November29, 2013 at her residence. She was born March 30, 1942 in Bonne Terre to thelate George H. and Candacy (Sweet) Weir. She was also preceded in death by onebrother, Tom Weir and four sisters, Gertrude Stoffel, Reva Weir, Anna belleWatson and Freeda Betty Weir. Theresa retired from Wetterau. She attended...

James "J.J." David Fenton

James "J.J." David Fenton

Nov 28, 2013

Mr. James David "J.J." Fenton, of Fredericktown, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013, at St. John's Mercy Medical Center, in Washington, Missouri, at the age of 54 years, 6 months & 13 days. James was born on May 15, 1959, in Litchfield, Illinois, to Harold Fenton & Elizabeth P. 'Crawford' Altevogt. James was preceded in death by both parents.

James...