Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Martha Belle Pippin
Jan 18, 2017
Martha Belle (Hill) Pippin passed away January 18, 2017 in Farmington, Missouri at the age of 95 years. She was born on November 25, 1921, daughter to the late Thomas and Iva (Propes) Hill. In 1939 she was united in marriage to George Pippin Sr. who preceded her in death in 1986. To this union two sons were born: George...
Norma Toppins
Jan 18, 2017
           Norma Toppins, 85, of Farmington, passed away January 18, 2017. She was born September 17, 1931 in Elvins, to the late Oliver Bruce and Lela Jane (Latimer) Hulsey. Norma was a member of the First Baptist Church in Farmington and a past District Deputy of the Eastern Star. She sang in the New Creation Choir and Ladies Quartet at her...
James Pyatt
Jan 18, 2017
           James Pyatt, 79, of Farmington, passed away January 18, 2017, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. He was born January 12, 1938 in Washington County, to the late Rev. James Arvle and Rosa Mae (Bowen) Pyatt. Â
           He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Freda Marie (Wilson) Pyatt; one daughter, Linda Marie Bridges; two sisters, Rosemarie Stacy, Ruby Warren;...
Kathleen Somerville
Jan 16, 2017
           Kathleen Somerville, 78, of Park Hills, passed away January 16, 2017 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 16, 1939 in North Bennington, VT, to the late William Joseph and Mildred (Clark) Barnard. Kathleen was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills.Â
           She was preceded in death by her parents;...
George Bennett
Jan 16, 2017
           George Bennett, 80, of Desloge, passed away January 16, 2017 at Pacific Care Center, surrounded by his family. He was born August 13, 1936 in Leadwood, to the late, Harry and Ruby (Stotler) Bennett. George was a member of the United Methodist Church of Desloge, and a 50 year member of the Carpenters and Mill Right Union.
            He was preceded...
Charles L. Cook
Jan 15, 2017
Charles Leroy Cook, 92, of Bonne Terre passed away January 15, 2017 at Festus Manor. He was born January 10, 1925 in Greenville, IL to the late Reuben O. and Mary (Rench) Cook. Charles proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II as a paratrooper with the 517th Parachute Infantry. He attended the Silver Springs...
Marshall Ray Hoffman
Jan 15, 2017
Mr. Marshall Ray Hoffman passed away Sunday morning, January 15, 2017, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 91 years and 17 days. Ray was born on December 28, 1925, in Tampa, Florida, and was the son of Marshall Bidwell Hoffman and Marian Doris 'McBride' Hoffman. Ray was preceded in death by his wife,...
Robin Woods
Jan 15, 2017
Mrs. Robin Elaine Woods passed away Sunday morning, January 15, 2017, at Parkland Health Center, in Farmington, at the age of 55 years, 7 months & 16 days. Robin was born May 29, 1961, in Missouri, and was the daughter of Ronald Burkhart and Darlene McClure. Robin worked as a CNA in Nursing Homes.
Survivors Include : 2 daughters -...
Ruth Evelyn Lindberg
Jan 14, 2017
Ruth Evelyn Lindberg, of Ironton, Missouri passed away January 14, 2017 in Belleville, Illinois at the age of 92 years. She was born September 21, 1924 the daughter of the late Malcolm Price and Hester Jane (Rudy) Ringo. On September 13, 1943 she was united in marriage to Kenneth Franklin Lindberg who preceded her in death on July 19, 2003....
Dorothy Lee Brotherton
Jan 9, 2017
Dorothy Lee Brotherton, age 96 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017 at ther Madison Medical Center in Fredericktown. She was born on October 14, 1920 in Fredericktown, a daughter of Edward and Harriett (Carlton) McClellan. On June 29, 1941 in Patton, Missouri she was united in marriage to Robert Lee Brotherton, he preceded her in death...
Carolyn Yvonne Hutchinson
Jan 9, 2017
Mrs. Carolyn Yvonne Hutchinson passed away Monday, January 9, 2017, at St. Louis University Hospital, in St. Louis, at the age of 71 years, 10 months & 28 days. Carolyn was born February 11, 1945, in Bonne Terre, and was the daughter of Willard E. Smith and Helen B. 'Branham' Smith.
Carolyn was a Charter Member of The Delassus First...
Billy Ray Nanna
Jan 8, 2017
Billy Ray Nanna, age 89 passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at his home near Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on November 29, 1927 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, a son of John Raymond and Lola Grace (Nichols) Nanna. On September 12, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri he was united in marriage to Velma Rose Hinkle, she preceded him in...
Arley Mickel Stevens
Jan 8, 2017
Arley Mickel Stevens, age 94 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at the Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Center in Fredericktown. He was born on October 15, 1922 in Coldwater, Missouri, a son of Hugh and Velma (Schaffer) Stevens. In February 1973 in Higdon, he was united in marriage to Helen Marie Barker she survives in Fredericktown. Other...
Annie Jane Mcgee
Jan 8, 2017
      Annie McGee, 80, of Lesterville passed away January 8, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on June 16, 1936 to the late James Earl and Bessie Ann (Mabry) Crady. Annie was a homemaker.    In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles John McGee; children, Danny and Steven Reando and Sherry...
Charlotte Ann Pinkston
Jan 7, 2017
Charlotte (House) Pinkston, 76, of Bonne Terre passed away January 7, 2017 at her residence. She was born on June 3, 1940 to the late Charles A. and Geneva (Rosener) House. Charlotte was a homemaker and loved being outside tending to her flowers. She was a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Post 6883 in Bonne Terre.
In addition to...
Donna Opal Pinkley
Jan 6, 2017
Donna Opal Pinkley of Ironton, Missouri passed away January 6, 2017 in Pilot Knob, Missouri at the age of 75 years. She was born October 25, 1941 in Roselle, Missouri the daughter of the late Rolla Lee and Stella Lorene (Schrum) Thompson. On January 5, 1957 she was united in marriage to Richard Duane Pinkley who survives. To this union...
Paul Shaffer
Jan 6, 2017
Paul Shaffer, 36, of Park Hills passed away Friday, January 6, 2017 at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. He was born Thursday, June 26, 1980 in St. Louis. Paul enjoyed the outdoors including: camping, hunting, fishing, and golf. He was an avid fan of the St. Louis Blues hockey team. Paul proudly served in the United States Navy.
He was preceded...
Elder James George Peterman
Jan 3, 2017
Elder James George Peterman of Farmington, Missouri departed this life on January 3, 2017. James was born on June 26, 1929, son of Lewis and Mary (Laramore) Peterman. He was united in marriage to Alta Oliver on August 10, 1949 in Arkansas. James retired from Laclede Steel Company in 1981. He enjoyed camping, fishing and talking and sharing stories. He...
Fred Wayne Sikes
Jan 3, 2017
Fred Wayne Sikes, 76, of Desloge passed away January 3, 2017 at Missouri Baptist Hospital. He was born July 25, 1940 in Elvins to the late Elva Lee and Opal (Newkirk) Sikes. Fred was preceded in death by wife Rose Marie Sikes; one brother, Bill Sikes and two sisters, Joyce James and Mary Jordan.
Fred was a retired diesel mechanic...
Rose Ann Hill
Jan 3, 2017
           Rose Hill, 71, of Park Hills, passed away, January 3, 2017 at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. She was born May 19, 1945, in Topeka, KS, to the late Melvin Leo and Ida Belle (Forester) Pirtle. Rose was a long time cook in our area, which includes Homestead, Roseners, and Warehouse BBQ.
            She was preceded in death by her parents; husband,...
