Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
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,...
Harold "Bigboy" Skaggs
Jan 2, 2017
Harold “Bigboy” Skaggs, 83, of Park Hills, passed away January 2, 2017 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus. He was born April 5, 1933, in Desloge, to the late William Frank and Altha (White) Skaggs. Bigboy was a member of the Gumbo First Church of God.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Wilma Allen, Marie Pryor,...
Joseph B. Naused
Jan 2, 2017
Joseph Brent Naused, 57, of Desloge passed away January 2, 2017 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. He was born May 2, 1959 in St. Louis. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army and Air Force from which he retired. He attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre and was a member of the Knights of...
Sarah Burns
Jan 1, 2017
Sarah (Hawkins) Burns, 37, of Desloge passed away January 1, 2017. She was born April 13, 1979 in Bonne Terre. She enjoyed reading and editing books for other people. She also authored two books of her own.
She was preceded in death by her father, Alvin Hawkins.
Sarah is survived by her husband, Dennis Burns; two children, Kendra Elizabeth Burns...
Donald Lee Dodson
Jan 1, 2017
Donald Lee “Donnie” Dodson, 59, of Desloge passed away January 1, 2017 at NHC Healthcare in Desloge. He was born July 28, 1957 in Bonne Terre. Donnie proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was employed with the City of Bonne Terre for several years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles R. Dodson and...
Ruby Ethel Hughes
Dec 31, 2016
Ruby Ethel Hughes of Ironton, Missouri passed away December 31, 2016 in Fredericktown, Missouri at the age of 87 years. She was born June 8, 1929 in Ironton, Missouri the daughter of Robert Emmett and Rose Marie (Linson) Marler. On March 24, 1947 she was united in marriage to John James "Bud" Hughes who preceded her in death on November...
Deloris Cowley
Dec 31, 2016
Deloris L. Cowley, 80, of Park Hills passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. She was born Wednesday, April 22, 1936 in Cantwell, to the late Harley and Alma (Douglas) Marion. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Cowley; and daughter Cathy Peery.
Deloris is survived by her children, Doug...
Rodger Ray Stricklin
Dec 30, 2016
Rodger Stricklin
Rodger Ray Stricklin, 66, of Farmington passed away December 30, 2016 at St. John’s Mercy Hospital. He was born March 19, 1950 to the late Lonnie Lee and Bertha Lorella (Welch) Stricklin. He was preceded in death by his son, Bradley Stricklin and a brother, Richard Stricklin.
Rodger was a retiree from the Electro Painting and Refurbishing Co.
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William "Bill" Copeland
Dec 25, 2016
Bill Copeland, 80, of Bonne Terre, passed away December 25, 2016 at his residence. He was born November 2, 1936, in Gladden, Missouri, to the late Cyrus and Birtia (Cavender) Copeland. Bill was a member of the Ionic Masonic Lodge in Desloge. He was a local contractor with Mid State Mechanical Contractors and the current business owner of Shamrock Restaurant....
Fred Sandoval
Dec 25, 2016
Freddie Leroy Sandoval, 71, of Terre Du Lac passed away December 25, 2016 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born May 7, 1945 in San Mateo, California. Fred proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion Stewart Hoover Post 23 of Blackfoot, Idaho. Fred was...
Dorothy Marie Marie Leonard
Dec 25, 2016
Mrs. Dorothy Marie 'Jones' Leonard passed away Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2016, at the Claru de Ville Nursing Home, Fredericktown, MO., at the age of 86 years, 6 months & 3 days. Dorothy was born on June 22, 1930, in Knob Lick, Mo., & was the daughter of Claude L. Jones and Mary Eva 'Mattingly' Jones. Also preceding-in-death were: a...
Karen Fischer
Dec 24, 2016
Karen Marie Fischer, age 72 passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at her home in Fredericktown, Missouri. She was born on November 1, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri, a daughter of Arthur Henry and Rose Marie (Leopold) Schmitt. On September 22, 1962 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kimmswick, Missouri she was united in marriage to Robert Frank...