Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Gary Sherrill
Jun 3, 2012
Gary W. Sherrill, 68 of Bonne Terre, passed away June 3, 2012 at his residence. He was born September 17, 1943 in Flat River to the late Alfred C. and Edna Mae Kennon Sherrill. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Lori in her infancy. Mr. Sherrill began working for the Missouri State Highway Dept. when he was...
Rebecca L. Huskey
Jun 3, 2012
Rebecca Lynn Huskey, 33, of Bonne Terre passed away June 3, 2012 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born July 1, 1978 in Kansas. Rebecca was the love of her husbands life. She was a beautiful person inside and out. She was an amazing, caring, giving mother of three beautiful children, a great friend who was always...
Shirley Belknap
Jun 3, 2012
Shirley Belknap, 74 of Bismarck, passed away peacefully in her home Sunday, June 3, 2012 after suffering a stroke on May 25.She was born September 28, 1937 in Roberts, IL.She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilfred and Helen Allen of Bismarck; sister Luana Birr of IL.; brother, James Allen of IL.; sister in-law, Shirley Ann Karll of Kirkwood,...
W. E. "Gene" Powers
Jun 3, 2012
Mr. W. E. "Gene" Powers, of Farmington, passed away Sunday evening, June 3, 2012, at Barnes Hospital, in St. Louis, at the age of 84 years, 3 months & 27 days. Gene was born on February 6, 1928, in Black, Missouri, & was the son of Homer Powers & Allie G. 'Robinette' Powers. Also preceding-in-death were: his 1st wife, Shirley...
Maxine Branson
Jun 1, 2012
Maxine Branson, devoted Mother and Grandmother, passed away June 1, 2012, in the warmth of her home and in the presence and care of her loving family. She was born February 14, 1933 in Cuba, Missouri to the late Jake and Minnie (West) Ware. Maxine was a member of the First Baptist Church of Park Hills.Mrs. Branson was preceded in...
Charles Willard Skaggs
May 30, 2012
Charles W. Skaggs, 87, of Bonne Terre passed away May 30, 2012 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center surrounded by all of his loved ones. Charles was born February 25, 1925 in Bonne Terre to the late Willard and Neosia (Jennings) Skaggs. Also preceding him in death was a brother Orville Skaggs; two sisters Amalee Pettus and Kathryn Hulvey. Charles was...
Kourtney Lynn Straughan
May 30, 2012
Kourtney Lynn Straughan, 21 months of Bonne Terre, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012.She was born August 26, 2010 at St. Anthonys in St. Louis.She was a beautiful and loving baby girl who was baptized at Centenary United Methodist Church in Bonne Terre. She was preceded in death by great grandparents, Lloyd and Verdell Becker, Martin and Elsie Straughan; great...
Sara Christopher
May 27, 2012
Sara Ann Christopher, age 77 of Park Hills, passed away May 27, 2012 at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She was born October 7, 1934 in Harrisburg, Arkansas to the late Charles and Ethel (Gaston) Autry. Also preceding her in death, a daugheter in infancy Kathleen Christopher; a daughter in law, Carmen Christopher;two sisters, Mildred Craig &Virginia LaBelle; andone brother,...
Doris L. Young
May 26, 2012
Doris (Bush) Young, 83 of Farmington, passed away, Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 2, 1929 in Cassville, MO. She was a faithful member of Gospel Light Free Will Baptist Church. Doris loved planting flowers and was known for her amazing flower beds. She was preceded in death by parents, Harry...
Ruth V. Pipkin
May 26, 2012
Ruth (Pirtle) Pipkin, 94 of Farmington, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born September 8, 1917 in Mine La Motte. Ruth was a member of the Flat River Church of Christ. Most folks will remember that she and her husband owned and operated Pirtle Feed and Hardware until 1975. She was preceded in...
Priscilla M. (Brewen) Wade
May 23, 2012
Priscilla M. Wade, 92 of Park Hills, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at NHC Health Care in Desloge.She was born September 10, 1919 in Elvins.Mrs.Wade taught school for many years; starting her teaching career in a one room country school and ending her 20 years in teaching with the Farmington School District.She was a long time member of the...
Donald Baker
May 23, 2012
Donald Baker, 49 of St. Charles, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles.He was born November 23, 1962 in Chicago. He was preceded in death by parents, Donald and Marie (Studnski) Baker and wife Deborah Baker. Donald is survived by children, Victoria Lynn Baur, Kristian Alexandria Baker, Donald William Baker, and Nathaniel Paul...
Versa Betty Stokes
May 21, 2012
Versa "Betty" Stokes, 71 of Mitchell, passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 at NHC Health Care in Desloge. She was born June 29, 1940.Versa was a member of the Gumbo Assembly of God Church, as well as a member of the Gumbo WM Quilters. She is preceded in death by husband, Bill Stokes; son, Ervin Stokes; mother, Virginia Eunice Ligue...
William David Sago Sr.
May 19, 2012
William David Sago, Sr., 55, of Terre Du Lac passed away May 19, 2012 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born March 20, 1957 in Farmington. William grew up in Leadwood and worked for the Doe Run Company for 25 years. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. of Bismarck and the N.R.A. He was an...
Donald Farrell Gibson Sr.
May 14, 2012
Donald Farrell Gibson Sr., 77 of Desloge, passed away Monday, May 14, 2012 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.He was born September 25, 1934 in Desloge to the late Bryan Lynn and Ruby Beatrice (Wood) Gibson.Donnie proudly served his country in The United States Army. He was a charter member of the Mineral Area Elks Lodge, a member of...
Ethel Malugen
May 13, 2012
Ethel Pearl (Dreier) Malugen, 90, of Winter Park, FL, formerly of Dothan, AL and Bonne Terre, MO, passed away May 13, 2012 in Winter Park, FL. She was born July 18, 1921 in Bonne Terre. She was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church of Bonne Terre for over 80 years. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Sharon Swigert
May 10, 2012
Sharon Swigert, of Doniphan, passed away at the age of 64 at Kindred Health Care Center in St. Louis.She was born March 16, 1948 in St. Louis.She was a member of the West Point United Pentecostal Church. She is preceded in death by parents, Rex and Arpie (Mallott) Long; sisters, Henrietta Hart, Evilynn Wisdom; brothers, Marvin "Jimmy" Long and Harvey...
Ova Cricket Brooks
May 10, 2012
Ova Brooks of Farmington, also known as "Cricket", passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012, age of 94 at the Farmington Presbyterian Manor.She was born June 21, 1917 in Arcadia Missouri.She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Farmington as well as the Order of Eastern Star.She is preceded in death by parents Andrew Martin and Anna Mae (Reed)...
William Bill Mahurin
May 9, 2012
William "Bill" Irvin Mahurin, 51 of Desloge, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Gietner Nursing Home in St. Louis.He was born November 20, 1960 in St. Louis.He is preceded in death by parents, Bobby Gene "Red" and Mamie "Rachael" (Dunlap) Mahurin; and brother, Bobby Ray Mahurin.Bill is survived by daughter, Tara Marie Mahurin of Bonne Terre; brothers, Terry Gene...
Ray G. Watkins
May 8, 2012
Ray G. Watkins, 55 of Valles Mines passed away May 8, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 12, 1957 in St. Louis. He was a faithful member at the Goose Creek Baptist Church. Ray was a dedicated carpenter for Millstone-Bangert Corp. and a member of Carpenters Union Local 2214. He was preceded in death by his...
