Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Nadine Bay
Aug 2, 2012
Nadine V. Bay, of Desloge Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Delmar Gardens in Florissant, MO. She was born Saturday, November 1, 1919. Nadine was a member of the Esther Baptist Church and a past member of the Eastern Star.She was preceded in death by her husband, Dariel S. Bay; parents Clarence and Emma Mae (Buchanan) Rogers; daughters,...
Terri Jo (Gibson) Vasquez
Aug 1, 2012
Terri Jo (Gibson) Vasquez, 43 of Desloge, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012.She was born February 22, 1969 in Fredericktown to the late Donald F. Gibson and Joanne (Smith) Gibson of Desloge. She is also survived by sons, Cameron James and Collin Rylei Vasquez; sister, Tamera D. Gibson; brother, Donald Farrell Gibson Jr.; nieces Paige and Bailey Gibson, and numerous...
Lillian Norma-Lee Howard
Aug 1, 2012
Mrs. Howard, 91 of Taft, California, was born to Vetal and Nellie (Angel) LaPorte on Friday, April 15, 1921 in Mine La Motte, Missouri and passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 1, 2012. She attended and graduated from Flat River Public School and had made Taft her home since 1961.Mrs. Howard enjoyed sketching and painting.She was preceded in...
Louise B. Merz
Jul 31, 2012
Louise B. Merz, 87, of Bonne Terre passed away July 31, 2012. She was born March 19, 1925 in St. Louis. She was a member of the St. Matthew Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Minnie (Vosbrink) Kelting; husband, John Merz; two brothers. Louise is survived by her daughter, Janet Merz and sister, Ida...
Alan W. Douglas
Jul 31, 2012
Alan Wilfred Douglas, 46, of De Soto passed away July 31, 2012. He was born May 12, 1966 in Crystal City. He attended the Agape Faith Church in Valles Mines. Alan loved the St. Louis Cardinals and enjoyed Nascar, hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilfred L. Douglas and grandfather, Oman Harrison. Alan is survived...
Jane Ellen Smith
Jul 30, 2012
Jane "Ellen" Smith, 43 of Desloge, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL.She was born September 9, 1968 in Cape Girardeau. She worked at Spokes Pub and Grill as a manager and server for 7 years.She attended Leadbelt Pentecostal Church, and as an infant, she was baptized at Farmington Presbyterian Church and confirmed at Ironton Presbyterian Church in...
Carol June Coppedge
Jul 30, 2012
Carol June Coppedge, 63, of Bonne Terre passed away July 30, 2012. She was born May 16, 1949 in Washington County. She served on the board of directors at the Leadbelt Golf Club where she played golf daily. She was also a very active participant in the St. Francois County Relay for Life. She was preceded in death by her...
Ruby M. Johnson
Jul 29, 2012
Ruby M. Johnson, age 77 of Farmington Missouri passed away Sunday July 29, 2012. She was a member of Harvest Christian Centre. She loved to play the piano and sing in church alongside with her sister JoAnn who played the organ at Victory Tabernacle Assembly of God in St. Louis, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse...
Carole A. Heidebur
Jul 28, 2012
Visitation will begin at 10 AM Saturday, August 4, 2012 at C.Z. Boyer and Son Chapel in Desloge and the service will follow immediately at 1 PM. Chaplain Sandy Ledbetter will be officiating. Internment will be at Adams Hillcrest Cemetery.
Fern Maxene Pinkerton
Jul 28, 2012
Fern Maxene Pinkerton, 87, of Herculaneum, formerly of Bonne Terre passed away July 28, 2012. She was born April 6, 1925 in Hiram, MO. She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Bonne Terre. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Effie (Hicks) Mayfield; husband, William J. Pinkerton; child in infancy, James York; daughter, Sherri...
Clyde Bill Mcgee
Jul 27, 2012
Clyde "Bill" McGee, 67, of Bonne Terre passed away July 27, 2012 at his residence. He was born January 14, 1945 in Bonne Terre. He was preceded in death by his father, Chester Glore; two brothers, Tommy Glore and Gary Glore; sister, Bertha Glore. Clyde is survived by two sons, Stephen (Brenda) McGee and Larry (Melisa) McGee; mother, Elba Jane...
Brian Joseph Chitwood
Jul 25, 2012
Brian Joseph Chitwood, 51, of Goose Creek passed away July 25, 2012 at his residence. He was born January 9, 1961 in St. Louis. He was preceded in death by his father, William K. Chitwood and sister, Susie Chitwood. Brian is survived by his wife, Bridget (Merlenbach) Chitwood; mother, Theresa (LeDoux) Chitwood of Imperial; three daughters, Tabitha (Mrs. Jeremy) Harlan...
June Harris
Jul 25, 2012
June Harris, 87 of Desloge, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at her residence.She was born Friday, May 15, 1925 in Desloge to the late Charles Shelton Bryan and Audrey (Cook) Bryan.June became a nurse, and worked for 45 years, in places such as, Bonne Terre Hospital, Farmington Community Hospital and Parkland Health Center.She later taught in the Nursing Program...
Dorothy "Dottie" Jean Perryman
Jul 24, 2012
Mrs. Dorothy Jean "Dottie" Perryman passed away early Tuesday morning, July 24, 2012, at Farmington Presbyterian Manor, at the age of 80 years, 5 months & 26 days. Dottie was born on January 28, 1932, in Desloge, and was the daughter of Claude S. Mabery and Reva 'Radle' Mabery. Also preceding-in-death were: one daughter, Ronda Grulaha (June 26, 2003); a...
Christine Cooper
Jul 23, 2012
Christine Cooper, 89 of Desloge, passed away Monday, July 23, 2012 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center.She was born September 14, 1922 in Cornwall, Missouri.Christine enjoyed quilting, collecting depression glass as well as taking care of her family. She was preceded in death by parents, Ben and Blanche (Guinn) Tinnin; brother, Leo Tinnin; and sister, Mary Bruce. Christine is survived...
Treva Virginia Caviness
Jul 15, 2012
Treva Caviness, 91 of Desloge, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012 at National Health Care.She was born December 30, 1920 in Park Hills.Mrs. Caviness was a member of The First Baptist Church of Leadwood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Caviness; parents, Thomas and Lilie (Sanders) Watson; brother, Homer Watson and sister, Eunice Faye Crump. Mrs. Caviness...
W. E. "Gene" Pruitt
Jul 15, 2012
Mr. W. E. "Gene" Pruitt passed away early Sunday evening, July 15, 2012, at the Jefferson Regional Medical Center, in Festus, MO., at the age of 81 years and 10 months. Gene was born on September 15, 1930, in Idalia, Missouri, & was the son of Vader O. Pruitt and Alice 'McRoy' Pruitt. Also preceding-in-death was a special daughter-in-law, Donna...
Marie Ava Gibson
Jul 12, 2012
Marie Ava (Morris) Gibson of Desloge, was born August 7, 1927 in Leadington.She has gone to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 12, 2012 at the age of 84. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lemuel Thomas Morris and Omah Margaret (Wells) Morris; husband, C. Bernard Gibson; brothers, Virgil E. Morris, John R. Morris,...
Dewayne Lewis
Jul 12, 2012
Dewayne C. Lewis, 72 of Desloge, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center.He was born October 10, 1939 in Corning, Arkansas. Mr. Lewis was a member of the Lively Stone Tabernacle Church in Desloge. He had retired from McDonald Douglas as a tools grinder, after working there for 27 years. Mr. Lewis is preceded in...
Anna Louise House
Jul 11, 2012
Anna Louise House, 79, of Bonne Terre passed away July 11, 2012 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center. She was born October 21, 1932 in Bonne Terre. She was a member of the Bonne Terre V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry John and Helen (Magura) Curdt; husband, Paul Irvin House; brother, Glenwood "Dick" Curdt;...
