Obituaries

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

Cecilia Colleps

Cecilia Colleps

Oct 4, 2017

Cecilia Marie Colleps, 64, of Farmington passed away October 4, 2017 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. She was born December 27, 1952 in St. Louis. She was a member of Three Rivers Baptist Church. Cecilia was a very loving lady that everyone considered their mother.

She was preceded in death by her father, Cleveland Morrison Turner; mother, Mary Virginia...

Valerie Rose Hall

Valerie Rose Hall

Oct 4, 2017

 

            Valerie Hall was born directly in to God’s Loving Arms on October 4, 2017.  She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Lorraine Hall.

            She is survived by her mom, Laura Dunlap; siblings, Deseray and Devan Dunlap; grandmother, Sue Rogers; grandfather, Robin Hall. She will be loved and cherished for eternity by the Hall Family

             A Memorial...

David Mackley

David Mackley

Oct 2, 2017

David Joseph Mackley, 76, of Bonne Terre passed away October 2, 2017 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born December 30, 1940 in Potosi. David worked for the City of Bonne Terre and was a volunteer for the Bonne Terre V.F.W. Auxiliary.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lilly (LaChance) Mackley; wife,...

Buddy Gene Frazier

Buddy Gene Frazier

Sep 30, 2017

Buddy Gene Frazier age 83 passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at his home in Farmington, Missouri. He was born on January 17, 1934 in Fredericktown, a son of Monroe David and Oma Melvinia (Murray) Frazier. He was united in marriage to Virginia (Cooper) Scarpino, she survives in Farmington.  Other survivors include: one son - Mark Frazier of Farmington;...

Harlan Paul Chapman, Sr.

Harlan Paul Chapman, Sr.

Sep 30, 2017

Mr. Harlan Paul Chapman, Sr., passed away at his residence September 30, 2017, at the age of 77 years, 4 months & 17 days. Harlan was born May 13, 1940, in Fredericktown, and was the son of Guy Chapman and Nina 'Stephens' Chapman.

Harlan worked for Asarco for 28 years & Doe Run Company @ Glover for 3 years &...

Sally Giesler

Sally Giesler

Sep 30, 2017

Sally (Pratte) Mabery Giesler

Sally Ann Giesler, 84, of Bonne Terre passed away at St. Joe Manor on September 30, 2017.  She was born on August 16, 1933 in Bonne Terre to the late Lee “Doc” and Jessie (DeClue) Pratte. She was a member of the Christian Church in Bonne Terre.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Chester Otis Clifton

Chester Otis Clifton

Sep 29, 2017

Chester Otis Clifton, age 69 passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017 at his home in Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on January 19, 1948 in Quilan, Missouri, a son of Edgar Otis and Marie (Mathis) Clifton. On October 31, 2000 he was united in marriage to Ester Street, she survives in Fredericktown.     Other survivors include: stepson - James Stree...

Ophelia 'Febe' Romero

Ophelia 'Febe' Romero

Sep 27, 2017

Ophelia "Febe" Romero, age 84 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the Ozark Manor Care Center in Fredericktown. She was born on March 13, 1933 in Portageville, Missouri, a daughter of Robert Malcolm and Sara Lee (Jinkins) Cromwell.     On September 21, 1971 she was united in marriage to Jerry Romero who preceded her in death...

Allen J. Cresto

Allen J. Cresto

Sep 27, 2017

Allen J. Cresto, age 5 passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. He was born October 3, 2011 in Cape Girardeau, Misssouri, a son of Emily Arnold and Joseph Cresto. He is survived by his mother, Emily Hall of Fredericktown, Missouri; father & step mother, Joseph & Deann Cresto Anna; siblings, Alyssa, Alabama and Joseph Cresto Jr., maternal grandparents, Vivian...

Tammy Denise Browers

Tammy Denise Browers

Sep 26, 2017

Tammy Denise Browers of Ironton, Missouri passed away September 26, 2017 at her residence at the age of 45 years. She was born June 30, 1972 the daughter of the late Richard Harvey Browers and Lura Elvira (Lee) Browers of Ironton, Missouri. Tammy is survived by three children; Terry Dale Isbell "TJ" of Ironton, Missouri, Kelsey Deanne Jones and husband...

Nancy Joyce Byrum

Nancy Joyce Byrum

Sep 25, 2017

            Joyce Byrum, 78, of Farmington, passed away September 25, 2017 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born December 25, 1938, in Collinwood, TN to the late Roy Lee and Evelyn (Copous) Holt. Joyce was known for being an excellent cook, and enjoyed crafting and quilting. 

            She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jerry Holt; and son,...

Patricia Louise Mccarty

Patricia Louise Mccarty

Sep 24, 2017

Mrs. Patricia Louise McCarty passed away Sunday morning, September 24, 2017, at her Farmington residence at the age of 86 years, 7 months & 12 days. Pat was born on February 12, 1931, and was preceded-in-death by her husband, Linn E. McCarty on Feb. 27, 2014.

Pat was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church of Farmington. She was a...

Pastor Edwin Hunter

Pastor Edwin Hunter

Sep 24, 2017

            Edwin Allen Hunter, 94, of Desloge, went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 24, 2017, while receiving care at NHC in Desloge. He was born August 27, 1923 in Centerville, to the late Judge Ernest and Stella (Miner) Hunter. When Edwin was nineteen years old, he volunteered to serve in World War II, with the Marines and Navy in...

Lawrence "Larry" Kenneth Schlichter

Lawrence "Larry" Kenneth Schlichter

Sep 24, 2017

Mr. Lawrence "Larry" Kenneth Schlichter passed away at his Farmington residence on Sunday evening, September 24, 2017, at the age of 71 years, 9 months & 24 days. Larry was born November 30, 1945, in St. Louis, MO., & was the son of the late Mervin Raymond Schlichter and Betty A. 'Riney' Schlichter.

Larry was a member of Farmington First...

Cecil Calvin Brockes

Cecil Calvin Brockes

Sep 23, 2017

Cecil Calvin Brockes of Ironton, Missouri passed away September 23, 2017 at his residence at the age of 86 years. He was born August 26, 1931 in Banner, Missouri the son of the late Tristom and Ethel (Miner) Brockes. On December 18, 1976, Cecil was united in marriage to Barbara Paulette Logsdon who survives. In addition to his wife, Cecil...

Deborah Christine Adams

Deborah Christine Adams

Sep 23, 2017

Miss Debra Christine Adams passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017, at St. Francis Medical Center, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 47 years, 2 months & 14 days. Debra was born on July 9, 1970, in Dixon, Illinois, and was the daughter of the late George Franklin Adams and Bertha Cilia Mae 'Hanna' Beck.

Per Debra's wishes, there...

Lonnie Lattie Goggins

Lonnie Lattie Goggins

Sep 22, 2017

Mr. Lonnie L. Goggins passed away Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, at his Farmington Presbyterian Manor residence at the age of 90 years, 10 months & 17 days. Lonnie was born Nov. 5, 1926, in Elvins, MO., & was the son of Lattie Goggins & Effie Mae 'Crocker' Goggins. Also preceding-in-death were: his wife, Ollieann 'Tesreau' Goggins (Aug. 19, 2016); a...

Sally Ann Simpson

Sally Ann Simpson

Sep 21, 2017

Mrs. Sally Ann Simpson passed away Thursday morning, September 21, 2017, at Southbrook Skilled Care Nursing Center, in Farmington, at the age of 70 years, 7 months & 5 days. Sally was born February 16, 1947, in St. Louis, MO., & was the daughter of Arzie Clayton Stephens, Sr., & Vivian "Billie" (Johnson) Stephens. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Lloyd...

Nellie Kirkwood

Nellie Kirkwood

Sep 20, 2017

Nellie Ruth Thea (Gramenz) Kirkwood, 87, of Bonne Terre passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. She was born December 9, 1929 in Rock Island, IL to the late Albert and Minnie Gramenz. She married Donald Eugene Kirkwood on November 2, 1946 at Memorial Christian Church in Rock Island. They shared almost 71 years of marriage...

Michael Vernon Johnson

Michael Vernon Johnson

Sep 20, 2017

Michael Vernon Johnson passed away September 20, 2017 in Saint Louis, Missouri at the age of 38 years. He was born on July 12, 1979 in Fredericktown, Missouri, son to the late Vernon Johnson who preceded him in death and Victoria (Brewer) Johnson of Fredericktown, Missouri. Michael is survived by his children Arisa Johnson Goodman of Bismarck, Missouri, Michael Edward...