Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Shermadeen Farmer
Oct 22, 2013
Shermadeen Farmer, 80, of Desoto, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 in the comfort of her home. Shermadeen (Green) was born Aug. 28, 1933 to Lawrence and Beulah Green. She was the oldest of three girls and graduated from Desloge High School in 1951. Shermadeen met her lifelong love, Randel Farmer, at the skating...
Paul Wesley Copeland
Oct 21, 2013
Mr. Paul Wesley Copeland passed away at his residence late Monday morning, October 21, 2013, at the age of 79 years, 8 months & 12 days. Paul was born on February 9, 1934, in St. Louis, MO., & was the son of William Northcott Copeland and Mildred Jeannette 'Dungan' Copeland. Also preceding-in-death were: his wife, Doris Maxine 'Strickland' Copeland (1998);...
Heulah (Dickey) Kiser
Oct 20, 2013
Heulah Roseland Dickey Kiser left this life on Sunday, October 20, 2013, not longafter celebrating her 102nd birthday. Born on October 3, 1911, she enjoyed heryouth on a farm near Chatham, Illinois, with parents Judith and William Dickey,seven sisters, and two brothers. All have preceded her in death except for RuthBranham of Springfield, Illinois, her youngest sister.Heulahattended Ball Township High...
Raymond Pyatt
Oct 19, 2013
Raymond Charles Pyatt, 65 of Caledonia, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013 at hisresidence. He was born March 15, 1948 in Irondale. Raymond attended the Assembly of God Church in Caledonia and served his country in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed working on cars, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.Mr. Pyatt was preceded in death by his father,...
David Steffl
Oct 18, 2013
David Steffl, 72 of Leadwood, passed away Friday, October 18, 2013 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born Monday, August 25, 1941 in Walnut Grove, MN to the late Harold and Beatrice Steffl.He is also preceded in death by sisters, Mary Heidemann, Dianne Kienlen; and brother, James Steffl.David is survived by daughters, Victoria Steffl of Illinois and...
Dorothy M. Willis
Oct 13, 2013
Dorothy M. Willis, 90 of Farmington, went to be with God on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Country Meadows Nursing Home. She was born Saturday, January 20, 1923 in Koester, Missouri located in St. Francois County, the daughter of the late Laura Jane Porter and Arthur Carl Koester. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...
Nicole Reed
Oct 12, 2013
NicoleReed, 19, of Desloge passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013 as the result of anautomobile accident. She was born April 20, 1994 in Farmington. Nicole waspreceded in death by a brother, Justin Reed. Nicolewas a North County High 2012 Graduate; she attended Mineral Area College whereshe was also a MAC Cheerleader.Nicoleis survived by her parents, Shelly and Brad Williford of...
Bonnie Josephine Conrad
Oct 10, 2013
Mrs. Bonnie Josephine Conrad passed away Thursday afternoon, October 10, 2013, at her Knob Lick residence at the age of 73 years, 3 months & 17 days. Bonnie was born on June 23, 1940, in Warren County, Missouri, and was the daughter of Floyd Preston White and Marjorie Eunice 'Wells' White. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Bernard Hecal Conrad (1989);...
Barbara Jean Burr
Oct 10, 2013
Barbara Burr, 69 of Gumbo, passed away, Thursday, October 10, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. She was born April 21, 1944 in Desloge. She is preceded in death by parents, Cordell and Lottie (Allen) Edgar; son, John Samuel Burr; brothers, Cordell Edgar Jr., Paul Edgar, Harold Edgar and William Edgar; sisters, Juanita McCallum, Helen Brewer, and Eva Edgar.Barbara...
Marie Carducci
Oct 5, 2013
Marie Carducci, 93, of Terre Du Lac passed awayOctober 5, 2013 at her residence. She was born September 11, 1920 in Italy tothe late Vincent and Concetta (Bulloni) Vaccuro. Preceded in death by husband,Frank Carducci; daughter, Carole Ann Carducci Bertke; two sisters, and onebrother.Marie was a member of the St. Joseph CatholicChurch.She is survived by son, Frank Carducci of Terre...
Rickey L. Wells Sr.
Oct 3, 2013
Rickey Lee Wells, Sr., 57, of Desloge passed away October3, 2013 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center. He was born December 10, 1955in Bonne Terre to the late Norman and Kathryn (House) Wells.Rickey is survived by his significant other, MaryWhite of Desloge; three children, Kristina Nash, Katie White and Rickey LeeWells, Jr.; one granddaughter, Emma White; two sisters, Rita (Mrs....
Boyce Thrasher
Oct 3, 2013
Boyce "Ray" Thrasher, 74 of Desloge, passed away on October 3, 2013. He was born in Little River, AR on August 6, 1939. He was a member of Local #27 Boilermakers.He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Sue Thrasher; parents, Bolden and Ruth Thrasher.Ray is survived by many loved ones such as children, Danny Thrasher,...
Cindy Still
Oct 2, 2013
Cindy Still, 54 of Desloge, passed away October 2, 2013 at Jefferson Mercy Hospital in Crystal City. She was born June 8, 1959 in Bonne Terre.She is preceded in death by son, Christopher A. Miller.Cindy is survived by husband, Doug Still; parents, Keith and Carol (Parks) Mudge; children, Michael K. Mudge, Andrea D. (Mrs. Wade) Baxter, and Kimberly J. Still;...
Kenneth Marler
Sep 29, 2013
Kenneth Marler, 85 of Desloge, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013. He was born February 18, 1928 in Wortham. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII on the USS Fort Marion where he was a coxswain on the ship. He is a member of Elvins Ionic Lodge #154.He is preceded in death by parents, Jesse...
Leaman C. Rawson
Sep 27, 2013
Leaman Carroll Rawson, 81, of Bonne Terre passed away September 27, 2013 at St. Anthonys Medical Center in St. Louis. He wasborn March 5, 1932 in Palmer, MO. He proudly served his country in the UnitedStates Navy. He was a former Police Officer for Flat River and later worked inthe aerospace industry as a tool and die maker.He was preceded...
Floyd Lange
Sep 26, 2013
Floyd "Red" Lange, 89 of Desloge, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2013 at Country Meadows in Park Hills. He was born February 29, 1924 in Park Hills and later served his country in the United States Army. Floyd was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Park Hills, and VFW Post 5741. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his...
David Dewey Mcwilliams
Sep 25, 2013
David L. "Dewey" McWilliams, 60 of Park Hills, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Country Meadows. He was born Saturday, September 5, 1953 in Farmington.He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Mabel (Center) McWilliams; one brother Alvin McWilliams and one sister Martha Compton.David is survived by his wife of 40 years Chris (Sweeny) McWilliams; two daughters...
Ron Warren
Sep 22, 2013
Ron Warren, age 75, of Desloge passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born October 10, 1937 in Cantwell. Ron was the supervisor of the Park Hills water department and retired after 43 years of service. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Desloge.Ron is preceded in death parents,...
Charles H. Miller
Sep 21, 2013
Mr. Charles H. Miller passed away Saturday afternoon, September 21, 2013, at his Nazareth Living Center residence, in St. Louis, at the age of 89 years, 4 months & 18 days. Charles was born on May 3, 1924, and was preceded-in-death by his wife, Kathryn F. "Belken' Miller on June 19, 2008. 4 Sisters - Mary Crackel; Jessie Kimmel; Eula...
Thomas Whaley
Sep 21, 2013
Tom Whaley, 65 of Desloge passed away September 21, 2013 at his residence. He was born September 9, 1948 in Ironton. He worked at Pepsi and Lee Mechanical.He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas G. Whaley and Freda Crader-Whaley.Tom is survived by his wife, Sandy; sons, Mark and wife Callista, Greg, Brad and wife Jaime; sisters, Alma Whaley-McEwen,...
