Obituaries

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

Roberta L. Janzekovich

Roberta L. Janzekovich

Feb 2, 2017

Roberta L. Janzekovich, 91, of Bonne Terre passed away peacefully, with family holding her hand, February 2, 2017 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born July 18, 1925 in Wayland, Massachusetts. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre. She worked for the St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department in the 1960’s and 1970’s. She...

Nan Scoggin

Nan Scoggin

Feb 2, 2017

Nan Scoggin, 87, of Desloge, passed away February 2, 2017, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington.  She was born September 10, 1929, in Bonne Terre, to the late Reese and Leola (Glenn) Rowland.  Nan is a member of the First United Methodist Church in Park Hills.

 

            She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Tracey Scoggin; and siblings, Sam...

Vicki Jean Scism

Vicki Jean Scism

Jan 31, 2017

Mrs. Vicki Jean 'Bone' Scism passed away Tuesday evening, January 31, 2017, at The Arbors in Farmington, at the age of 67 years, 1 month and 2 days. Vicki was born December 29, 1949, in Frankclay and was the daughter of Howard Leo Bone and Opal Berniece 'Compton' Bone. Also preceding in death was a sister, Judith Kay Martell.

Vicki...

John Christian Light

John Christian Light

Jan 30, 2017

John Christian Light, 69, passed away on January 30, 2017 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Born in Missouri, he was the son of the late Selwyn "Sonny" and Mary Light. He was Financial Controller for American Borate Company. Left to cherish his memory: his wife, Carylee C. Light; daughters, Deborah Dawn Bridges and husband, Jonathan, and Terilyn Norton-Roberts; sisters Linda Carver...

Charley Skaggs

Charley Skaggs

Jan 29, 2017

Charley Skaggs, age 90, of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born on May 28, 1926 in Fredericktown, a son of Paul and Ruth (Schulte) Skaggs. On June 18, 1960 at St. Michael's Church he was united in marriage to Marjorie Susan "Sue" Head, she preceded...

Norman Thomas

Norman Thomas

Jan 28, 2017

Norman Thomas, 73, of Bonne Terre passed away January 28, 2017. He was born January 15, 1944 in Santa Ana, CA. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Norman received his Master’s Degree from Iowa State University. He retired from the State of Missouri as a Social Worker for Southeast Missouri State Mental Health. He was a...

Neoma Mae Hastings

Neoma Mae Hastings

Jan 28, 2017

Neoma Hastings, age 88, of Park Hills, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born October 2, 1928, in Leadwood, Missouri to Frank and Fanny (Gilliam) Beers. Mrs. Hastings was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Cletus Hastings; brother, Leaman Beers; sisters, Hazel Syrett, Delores Brannam, and Ruth Brakefield. Neoma is survived...

Irma Laverne Howe

Irma Laverne Howe

Jan 27, 2017

Miss Irma Laverne Howe passed away Friday evening, January 27, 2017, at Farmington Presbyterian Manor at the age of 93 years, 4 months & 27 days. Irma was born on August 30, 1923, in St. Francois County, MO., & was the daughter of Edward H. Howe and Mary Elton 'Jones' Howe. Also preceding-in-death was a sister, Mildred A. Theisen.

Irma...

Harold Samuel Wilburn, Jr.

Harold Samuel Wilburn, Jr.

Jan 26, 2017

            Sam Wilburn, 42, of Park Hills, passed away January 26, 2017. He was born January 29, 1974 in Cairo, IL to the late Harold S. Wilburn, Sr. and Barbara Jane (Lemon) Eatmon. Sam was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed spending time with family. He was a member of the Galloping Goose MC.  

            Sam is survived by his wife, Abigail...

Wilma Mae Snow

Wilma Mae Snow

Jan 25, 2017

Miss Wilma Mae Snow passed away early Wednesday afternoon, January 25, 2017, at Barnes Hospital, in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 76 years, 11 months & 18 days. Wilma was born on February 7, 1940, in Moscow, Kentucky, and was the daughter of the late William Auburn Snow and Evelyn Monette 'Campbell' Snow. Also preceding-in-death was a brother,...

Arnetta Lundstrom Mcdaniel

Arnetta Lundstrom Mcdaniel

Jan 25, 2017

Mrs. Ida Arnetta Lundstrom McDaniel passed away early Wednesday morning, January 25, 2017, at Community Manor, in Farmington, at the age of 91 years, 10 months & 5 days. Arnetta was born on March 20, 1925, in Park Hills, MO., & was the daughter of Earl Chamberlain and Pearl 'Meeks' Chamberlain. Also preceding-in-death were: her 1st husband, Joe Everett Lundstrom...

Mary L. Corum

Mary L. Corum

Jan 24, 2017

Mary Louise Corum, 89, of Bonne Terre passed away January 24, 2017. She was born September 22, 1927 in Bonne Terre. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Bonne Terre where she sang in the choir for over 20 years. Mary loved to travel.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Zeno C. and Anna...

Bob Ward

Bob Ward

Jan 23, 2017

            Bob Ward, 76, of Bonne Terre, passed away January 23, 2017 at home surround by the love of his family. He was born July 3, 1940, in Bonne Terre, to the late Harry G. and Scbeulah Louise (Weitzel) Ward. Bob was a Democratic Representative in the 107 District in the Missouri House of Representatives, which covered St. Francois County and...

Paul Cross

Paul Cross

Jan 23, 2017

              Paul Gene Cross, 60, of Desloge passed away January 23, 2017 at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. He was born March 3, 1956 in Bonne Terre. He was an auxiliary member of V.F.W. Post 5896 in Farmington.

              He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Edna (Mahurin) Cross; brother, Michael Cross.

              Paul is survived by three children, Mandi (Joey)...

Mary Louise Fielder

Mary Louise Fielder

Jan 22, 2017

Mary Louise Fielder, age 71 of Farmington, Missouri passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Madison Medical center in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on January 27, 1945 in Rocky Gab, Virginia, a daughter of Eugene and Francais Bennett.  She is survived by two sons - Robert Fielder and Billy Fielder both of Farmington; one daughter - Patricia (Milton)...

Carletta Jayne Price

Carletta Jayne Price

Jan 20, 2017

Carletta Jayne Price of Salem, Missouri passed away January 20, 2017 at her residence at the age of 56 years. She was born January 12, 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Robert Eugene and Dixie Mae (Plank) Hedrick. On October 11, 1997 she was united in marriage to Jasper Dean Price who survives. Carletta is also...

James Marlon Duffel

James Marlon Duffel

Jan 19, 2017

James Marlon Duffel, age 80 passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at his home near Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on March 19, 1936 in Seneath, Missouri a son of Cleveland and Lucey (Wallace) Duffel. On May 5, 1956 in Kennett, Missouri he was united in marriage to Annie Lou McCaig, she survives in Fredericktown.  Other survivors include: one...

Phyllis Audrey Klingensmith

Phyllis Audrey Klingensmith

Jan 19, 2017

            Phyllis Klingensmith, 94, of Desloge, passed away January 19, 2017 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born August 16, 1922, in Morton, PA to the late Archiebald Grey and Margaret Lillian (Warner) Thomson. Phyllis was a member of the Safe Harbor Church. 

            She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harold Archie Klingensmith; one daughter, Rosaire...

Earl Ames

Earl Ames

Jan 19, 2017

            Earl Ames, 89, of Park Hills, passed away January 19, 2017 at Country Meadows Care Center. He was born March 14, 1927, in Frankclay, to the late Clarence and Myrtle (Marler) Ames. Earl was an ordained minister since 1969 and he has pastored the Leadington, Twin Oak, Aulsbury Chapel, Scott City, and Richwoods Freewill Baptist. He was active in prison...

Aaron Dwayne Wells

Aaron Dwayne Wells

Jan 19, 2017

                      Aaron Wells, 30, of Desloge, passed away January 19, 2017. He was born into this world December 5, 1986, in Farmington, to parents, Dwayne Wells and Tracey (Hulsey) Sykes. Aaron was preceded in death by his father, Dwayne Wells; and two special grandpas, Robert “Bob” Hulsey and Cecil Wells, Sr. 

            He is survived by his mother and step-father, Tracey...