Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Richard Mills
Aug 23, 2013
Richard Mills, 68, of Park Hills, passed away Friday, May 23, 2014 at Country Meadows in Park Hills. He was born Saturday, December 15, 1945 in Bonne Terre. He served his country in the U.S. AirForce. He enjoyed collecting and shootingguns of all kinds and loved participating in the shooting matches at the "67Gun Club" where he was a member....
George Brian Boyd
Aug 22, 2013
Mr. George Brian Boyd passed away Thursday morning, August 22, 2013, at his Farmington residence at the age of 67 years, 5 months & 13 days. George was born on March 9, 1946, in St. Louis, MO., & was the son of Robert Madison Boyd & Glenda Josephine 'Belken' Boyd. Also preceding-in-death were a brother-in-law, Al Early and 2 nephews...
Don Cassiday
Aug 22, 2013
Don Cassiday, 77 of Park Hills, MO passed away Thursday August 22, 2013 at Parkland Health Center. He was born Aug 12, 1936 in Elvins. He is preceded in death by parents Frank and Lena (Mahurin) Cassiday. Brothers; Bob, Frank, and Randy Cassiday; granddaughter, Amanda Don Grounds; sister in law, Joan Cauley. Don is survived by Wife of 57 years...
Margaret Lashley
Aug 20, 2013
Margaret LashleyMargaret Lashley, 65 of Bismarck, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at her residence.She was born September 1, 1947 in Bonne Terre. Margaret enjoyed fishing, playing Bingo and horses. She treasured her family especially her grandchildren.She is preceded in death by parents, Toby and Elizabeth (Patterson) Nash; grandson, Dustin Cody Jorgensen; and sister, Lena Beth Williams.Margaret is survived by...
Virginia V. Hilderbrand
Aug 20, 2013
Mrs. Virginia Hilderbrand passed away Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 20, 2013, at Camelot Nursing and Rehab Center, Farmington, at the age of 88 years, 11 months & 29 days. Virginia was born Aug. 21, 1924, in Valley Park, MO., and was the daughter of Andrew Fine "Pete" Wideman and Nora Belle (Abbott) Wideman. Also preceding in death were: 2 sisters -...
Patricia Elizabeth Brockmiller
Aug 19, 2013
Mrs. Patricia Elizabeth 'Detring' Brockmiller passed away late Monday night, Aug. 19, 2013, at her Woodlands Manor residence in Arnold, MO., at the age of 87 years, 10 months & 2 days. Pat was born Oct. 17, 1925, in Farmington, and was the daughter of George W. Detring and Elizabeth 'Klein' Detring. Also preceding in death were: her husband, Antone...
Mary Jane Belanger
Aug 18, 2013
Mrs. Mary Jane Belanger of St. Louis, passed away Sunday evening, August 18, 2013, at the Friendship Village Care Center, St. Louis, at the age of 87 years, 2 months & 27 days. Mary Jane was born May 21, 1926, in St. Louis to the late Francis & Adeline 'Mueller' Loyet. Also preceded in death by her husband, John B....
Beulah M. Lewis
Aug 17, 2013
BeulahM. Lewis, 94, of Desloge, passed away August 17, 2013 at St. Joe Manor. She wasborn September 1, 1918 in Naylor, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents,William and Ethel (Deckard) Whelchel; husband, Guy Cecil Lewis;daughters,Linda Sue Denny and Patsy Joyce McCready; son, Dewayne Lewis; sisters, NormaSells and Mildred Tally; brothers, Elmer Whelchel, Ivan Whelchel and RalphyWhelchel in...
Thelma Pearl Conley
Aug 14, 2013
Thelma Pearl (Beck) Conley, 82 of Park Hills, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Country Meadows in Park Hills. She was born January, 3, 1931 in St. Louis to the late Homer and Lily Mae (Martin) Beck. Thelma was a member of The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness and loved being a mother to her eight children.She was also...
Mark Eckhoff
Aug 14, 2013
Mark "Scark" Eckhoff, 53, of Bonne Terre passed awayAugust 14, 2013 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born April 19,1960 in Bonne Terre. He was preceded in death by his father, RussellEckhoff; two siblings in infancy, Linda McCubbins and Darrell McCubbins.Mark is survived by his mother, Dora "Rena" (McGee)Eckhoff; three brothers, James (Donna) McCubbins, David (Debbie) McCubbins,Randy...
Glenn Pipkin
Aug 13, 2013
Glenn Pipkin, 101 of Farmington, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. He was born March 24, 1912 in Flat River. Glenn was a member of the Flat River Church of Christ and he and his wife Ruth, of 75 years, owned and operated Pirtle Feed and Hardware until 1975.He was preceded in death by wife,...
Rev. David Pinkston
Aug 8, 2013
Rev. David PinkstonDavid Pinkston, 64 of French Village, was called home Thursday, August 8, 2013. He was born December 30, 1948 in Bonne Terre. Dave served in the United States National Guard, was previously employed by Valley Dolomite Minerals and was also a former Pastor of Parkview Freewill Baptist Church from 1982-1994. He is preceded in death by parents, Charley...
Ira Austin Mcclain
Aug 6, 2013
Tootie Austin McClain, 71 formerly of Mitchell, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2013. He was born November 28, 1941 in Mitchell to the late Edward and Pearl (Priester) McClain. He is also preceded in death by wife, Bonnie Mae (Parker) McClain; and four brothers, Dempsy, Sonny, Darrell, and Buzzy McClain.Tootie is survived by his children, Diana McClain, Clinton (Christina) McClain,...
Elmer Mccorkle
Aug 1, 2013
Elmer "Pete" McCorkle, 88 of Park Hills, passed away August 1, 2013 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born March 26, 1925 in Gumbo. Elmer proudly served his country in the United States Navy. During his time in the Navy, Elmer served as a deck gunner aboard the USS Enterprise in WWII. He is preceded in death...
Sandra Kelly Rose
Jul 30, 2013
Mrs. Sandra Kelly Rose passed away late Tuesday afternoon, July 30, 2013, at DesPeres Hospital in St. Louis County, at the age of 68 years, 11 months & 24 days. Sandra was born August 6, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, and was the daughter of Charles Kelly and Esther 'Sroaka' Kelly. Sandra was united in marriage on May 11, 1963, to...
Addie Adealia Phillips
Jul 30, 2013
Mrs. Addie Adealia Phillips passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 30, 2013, at the St. Francois Manor RCF in Farmington, at the age of 92 years, 9 months & 7 days. Addie was born on October 23, 1920, in Cabot, Arkansas, and was the daughter of John Ernest Perry and Addie Adealia 'Parks' Perry. Also preceding-in-death was her husband, Heuell Devoy...
Bessie Gowen-Brooks
Jul 28, 2013
Bessie Gowen - Brooks, 84,of Bonne Terre passed away July 28, 2013 at Kindred Hospital of St. Anthonys. She was born February 15, 1929 in Bonne Terre to the late Clinton "Ike" and Grace Mae (Parks) Steinmetz. Also preceding in death is her first husband Alvie David Gowen; second husband, Ted Brooks; brother, Clinton Steinmetz; sister, Jessie Bennett.Bessie was member...
Myrna Hartzell
Jul 25, 2013
Myrna L. Hartzell, 72 of Desloge passed away July25, 2013 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. She was born February 23, 1941 in St.Louis. Myrna was employed with the State Hospital for many years until herretirement.She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis andEmily (Helms) Iahn; husband, Jim Hartzell; son-in-law, Barry AuBuchon; brother,Bill Iahn.Myrna is survived by two daughters, Lisa Jenkins...
Vicky L. Martin
Jul 25, 2013
Mrs. Vicky L. Martin passed away Thursday morning, July 25, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Crystal City, at the age of 62 years, 8 months & 28 days. Vicky was born on October 27, 1950 in Elkhart, Indiana, and was the daughter of Bill and Joann Haslett.
Vicky was of the Baptist Faith and employed by Farmington Presbyterian Manor Nursing...
Faye Shepard
Jul 23, 2013
Mrs. Wilda Faye Shepard passed away Tuesday night, July 23, 2013, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, in Farmington, at the age of 80 years, 5 months & 10 days. Faye was born Feb. 13, 1933, in Caruthersville, Missouri, and was the daughter of Buster Frix (dec'd 2002) & Mary Frances 'Mann' Frix (dec'd 1999).
Survivors Include : her...
