Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Donna Martin
Jul 26, 2017
Donna Martin, 79, of Desloge, passed away July 26, 2017 at her home. She was born January 19, 1938, in RiverMines, to the late Lawrence and Helen Louise (Williams) Asbridge. Donna was a member of First Baptist Church in Park Hills and she loved traveling as well as several other hobbies.
She was preceded in death by her parents;...
Jennie Louise Smith
Jul 25, 2017
Jennie Lou Smith, a longtime resident of the Lead Belt Area, died on July 25, 2017, at her home in St. Charles. She was born in 1925 at 312 Field St. in Flat River and attended Flat River High School, graduating with the class of 1942. She married and raised four children, while attending LPN training and working at Bonne...
Lillie Hawkins
Jul 24, 2017
Lillie Hawkins, 90, of Desloge, passed away July 24, 2017 at Mercy Jefferson in Crystal City. She was born October 24, 1926, in Carlisle, PA, to the late Chester Hughe and Phoebe Anna (Chronister) Stoner. Lillie was a Life Time Member of the Desloge VFW Ladies Auxiliary #2426.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James...
Mary Maxine French
Jul 24, 2017
Mary French, 92, of Farmington, passed away July 24, 2017 at Community Manor. She was born May 22, 1925 in Fredericktown, to the late Ben and Seripta (Sanders) Hovis. Mary was a member of the Desloge United Methodist Church, VFW #5741 Women’s Auxiliary and Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roy Glenwood French; sister,...
Charles "Mike" Ballew
Jul 24, 2017
Mike Ballew, 69, of Farmington, passed away July 24, 2017 at home, surrounded by the ones he loved. He was born September 13, 1947 in St. Louis, to the late James W. and Oda Genova (Lawson) Ballew. Mike retired from Chrysler after 35 years, was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pilot Knob and Farmington Elks Lodge 1765....
John Beckman
Jul 24, 2017
John W. Beckman, Sr., 76, of Park Hills, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at his home. John was born Wednesday, January 8, 1941 to the late John Henry and Lauree Elizabeth (Barragree) Beckman. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother Roger Beckman. John is survived by his wife of 55 years, Vicki (Sutton)...
Opal Eileen Bell
Jul 24, 2017
Opal Eileen Bell of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away July 24, 2017 at the age of 91 years. She was born April 9, 1926 in Goodland, Missouri the daughter of the late Tony Otto and Ethel Ann (Rencehausen) Goggin. On April 30, 1960 she was united in marriage to James Edward Bell who survives. To this union a daughter, Andrea...
Wayne Earl Johnson
Jul 23, 2017
Mr. Wayne Earl Johnson passed away Sunday morning, July 23, 2017, at Farmington Presbyterian Manor at the age of 84 years, 11 months & 11 days. Wayne was born August 12, 1932, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, and was the son of Clifford Johnson and Ida Sophie 'Moen' Johnson Gustafson. Also preceding-in-death were: a sister, Barbara Morgan; a brother, Ward Arthur Johnson...
Dorothy Ann Gerig
Jul 23, 2017
Dorothy Gerig, 90, of Park Hills, passed away July 23, 2017 at Camelot Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born September 14, 1926, in Morehouse, to the late Wesley Albert and Esther (Winkler) Deneke. Dorothy Ann moved to Flat River when her father started working for the Flat River School District. She was a Graduate of Flat River High School...
Elizabeth Christine Fitzgerald
Jul 22, 2017
Elizabeth Christine Fitzgerald passed away July 22, 2017 in Arcadia, Missouri at the age of 16 years 9 months and 27 days. She was born on September 25, 2000 in Branson, Missouri. Elizabeth is survived by her parents Daniel and Kylee Fitzgerald of Ironton, Missouri and Nichole and Tony McGee of Springfield, Missouri; her brothers Ryan Fitzgerald, Jacob Fitzgerald, Dillon...
Cheryl Lynne Stacey
Jul 21, 2017
Cheryl Lynne Stacey, age 57 of St. Louis, Missouri passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2017 at her daughters home in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on May 23, 1960 in St. Louis, a daughter of Richard and Flora (Predeau) Bates. Her mother and brother, Richard Bates Jr. precedes her in death. She is survived by her four children -...
Peggy Freeman
Jul 21, 2017
Peggy Joyce Freeman, 86, of Leadwood, passed away July 21, 2017, at Community Manor. She was born on March 24, 1931 to the late William W. and Sarah E. (Wilson) Williams. Peggy was a life-long member of the First Baptist Church in Leadwood where she played the organ and piano. She enjoyed painting, craft work and bird watching.
In...
Leslie Henry Barton
Jul 17, 2017
Leslie Henry Barton passed away July 17, 2017 in Ironton, Missouri at the age of 75 years. He was born May 7, 1942 in Irondale, Missouri, son of the late Edwin and Myra (Hardy) Barton. On April 4, 1963, he was united in marriage to Carol Sue Henson who preceded him in death on June 26, 2012. To this union...
Glenn "Dude" Pratte
Jul 16, 2017
Glenn H. “Dude” Pratte, 88, of Terre Du Lac passed away July 16, 2017 at Camelot Nursing and Rehab Center in Farmington. He was born April 4, 1929 in Bonne Terre. Dude proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a lifetime construction foreman for Southwestern Bell Telephone in the Festus and Farmington areas.
He was preceded...
Gladine Louise Stark
Jul 15, 2017
Gladine Louise Stark of Arcadia, Missouri passed away July 15, 2017 at the age of 97 years. She was born July 11, 1920 in Sabula, Missouri the daughter of the late John Robert and Minnie Raymoth (Huff) Lewis. On June 6, 1942 she was united in marriage to Arthur "Corky" Stark who preceded her in death on January 25, 2010....
Mildred "Mimi" Christopher
Jul 14, 2017
Mildred “Mimi” Christopher, of Farmington, passed away at Community Manor on July 14, 2017, at the age of 72. She was born in St. Louis, to the late Marvin and Charlotte “Sug” (Bailey) McLane and later spent her childhood in the Park Hills area. She graduated from DeSoto High School where she met James L. Christopher and they were married...
Danny E. Pratt
Jul 13, 2017
Danny Eugene Pratt, 68, of Bonne Terre passed away July 13, 2017. He was born April 18, 1949 in Bonne Terre. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Bonne Terre VFW Post 6883. Danny was a bricklayer for over 50 years and loved being outdoors.
He was preceded in death by...
Shirley Vern Bennett
Jul 12, 2017
Shirley Vern Bennett age 80 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on August 28, 1936 in Fredericktown, a daughter of Frank Elake and Verna Maude (Miller) Cureton. On July 16, 1960 in Fredericktown, she was united in marriage to Gale Lee "Steve" Wilson who...
Gladys Black
Jul 12, 2017
Gladys Anna May Black, 89, of Bonne Terre passed away July 12, 2017. She was born May 10, 1928 in Lesterville, MO. Gladys was a member of the Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church of Park Hills.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Attison Benjamin and Rosa Zoreda (Baker) Hasty; husband, Larry M. Black; daughter, Nina Cain; one great-grandson; three...
Geneva Jane Ross
Jul 11, 2017
Geneva Jane (Rowland) Ross passed away July 11, 2017 at The Baptist Home in Ironton, Missouri at the age of 82 years. She was born on August 3, 1934 in Saint Louis, Missouri, daughter to the late Hollis and Vallie (Barbro) Rowland. On November 21, 1954 she was united in marriage to William Ross who preceded her in death in...
