Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Lawrence Marion Simpson
Feb 25, 2012
Lawrence M. Simpson, 67 of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Barnes Jewish Hospital.He was born June 17, 1944 in East St. Louis.Lawrence was a machinist as well as an electrician on the railroad before he retired. He is preceded in death by parents, Lawrence Leroy and Margarette (Parker) Simpson; daughter, Wendy Simpson; brothers, Edward and Lawrence...
Lula Mae Kellogg
Feb 24, 2012
Mrs. Lula Mae Kellogg passed away late Friday morning, February 24, 2012, at her Farmington Presbyterian Manor residence at the age of 99 years, 9 months & 1 day. Lula was born on May 23, 1912, in Squires, Missouri, and was the daughter of Charles Monroe & Stella Adeline 'Kennedy' Spurlock.
Lula attended Kolb Elementary and graduated from Ava...
Vonda Lee (Pettus) Cash
Feb 22, 2012
Vonda Lee (Pettus) Cash 61, of Bonne Terre passed away February 22, 2012 at her residence. She was born March 4, 1950 in Bonne Terre. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Bonne Terre. Vonda was self employed as a beautician for 44 years. She loved to dance and spend time with her grandchildren. Vonda lost her...
K. Leslie Gillam
Feb 22, 2012
K. Leslie Gillam age 42 formerly of French Village passed away February 22, 2012 at his home in Silver Springs, Florida.He was born August 20, 1969 in Potosi, MO.He is preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents, Curtis and Lucy Gillam.His Maternal Grandparents, Irvin and Audrey Wisdom.Sisters, Dorinda and Lucinda Gillam and his Brother, Curtis Gillam.He is survived by his...
George Tom Weir
Feb 21, 2012
Tom WeirGeorge Thomas Weir 76, of Bonne Terre passed away February 21, 2012 at his residence. He was born May 4, 1935 in Bonne Terre. Tom enjoyed farming, attending auctions and loved antique trucks. He was preceded in death by his parents, George H. and Candacy (Sweet) Weir; wife, Barbara Weir; sisters, Freeda Betty Weir, Reva Weir and Anna Belle...
Firmin H. Newcomer
Feb 20, 2012
Firmin Harold Newcomer, age 84 of Bonne Terre passed away February 20, 2012 at his residence.Hewas born August 7, 1927 to the late Harry and Mable (Strong) Newcomer. He was also preceded in death by a Great-Grandson, Andrew Fresia; sister, Mildred Fryman.Firmin was a Merchant Marine during the WW II Era, after the war Firmin returned to Bonne Terre to...
Joseph J. Wilson
Feb 20, 2012
Joseph Wilson, 63 of Park Hills, passed away Monday, February 20, 2012 at Missouri Baptist.He was born March 3, 1948.Joseph was a member of the St. Joseph A basketball team that won a Championship in 1966.He was employed with Southwestern Bell, as a software administrator and after retiring, he became a member of the Pioneers, which is a group of...
Helen Richardson
Feb 19, 2012
Helen Juanita Richardson age 85 of Park Hills passed away February 19, 2012.She was born August 16, 1926 to the late Fred and Mildred (King) Kirby in Mineral Point.Also preceding in death is her husband, Lee Richardson Sr.; two sons, Lee Richardson Jr. and Kirby Richardson.Helen worked for 25 years with the Brown Shoe Company, her last position there was...
Bernice Helms
Feb 19, 2012
Bernice Helms age 97 of Leadwood passed away February 19, 2013 at Country Meadows.She was born May 22, 1915 to the late William Henry and Emma Elizabeth (Lewis) Crump in Leadwood.She is also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Luther Helms; brother, Melvin Crump; step-mother, Mattie (Simmons) Crump; and son in-law, Kermit Mosier Jr.Bernice was a member of the...
Labib Barhoumi
Feb 19, 2012
Labib Hafez Barhoumi age 66 of Desloge passed away February 19, 2012 at his residence.He was born August 20, 1945 in Bethlehem.Labib is preceded in death by his parents.Labibs enjoyments in life were cooking, traveling, wood working and family.Labib was an avid traveler, traveling around the world a total of four times.He was a fantastic cook, making some of the...
Kenneth Wayne Gillam
Feb 18, 2012
Kenneth Wayne Gillam age 52 of Park Hills passed away February 18, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born May 14, 1959 in California. Kenneth is preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Carol (Riley) Gillam; brother, Ron Gillam. Kenneth was a "Jack of all trades", he enjoyed working mostly in general construction. He was employed with Maxon...
Christin Noel Thompson
Feb 18, 2012
Christin Thompson, 22 of DeSoto, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center.She was born December 22, 1989 in St. Louis and was a member of the Mercy and Truth Fellowship Church of Bonne Terre. She is preceded in death by grandfathers, Eugene Thompson and Chalmer Steele; niece, Savanna Thompson. Christin is survived by daughter, Natalie Thompson;...
Patrick G. Labruyere
Feb 15, 2012
Pat LaBruyere, 65 of Desloge, passed away at his residence, February 15, 2012.He was born August 10, 1946 in Flat River.Pat served his country in the United States Army, where he was stationed in Korea.He later received his Masters Degree, which he used in the Public Schools as well as the Department of Corrections.Pat taught math for Central School District...
Bruce Fitzgerald
Feb 14, 2012
Bruce Fitzgerald, 57 of Desloge, passed away at his residence, February 14, 2012.He was born February 12, 1955 in Miami, Oklahoma. Bruce later served his country, in the United States Army, and then become a sign man and master neon tube bender, operating a successful business in Illinois. He is preceded in death by his father, George W. Fitzgerald and...
Patricia "Pat" A. Rickus
Feb 13, 2012
Mrs. Patricia A. "Pat" Rickus passed away early Monday morning, February 13, 2012, at her Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center residence, in Farmington, at the age of 94 years, 7 months & 9 days. Pat was born on July 4, 1917, and was the daughter of Oscar ural Barnhart & Mary Alice 'Mason' Barnhart. Also preceding in death were: a brother,...
Frances G. Robertson
Feb 13, 2012
Frances Grace Robertson 88, of French Village passed away February 13, 2012 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born January 22, 1924 in St. Louis. Frances was married to her husband Earl for 66 years. She held several part time occupations while raising her family. She was an active member of both Marvin Chapel Methodist Church and St....
Melba F. Lawson
Feb 12, 2012
Melba Lawson, 80 of Bonne Terre, passed away February 12, 2012 at St. Joe Manor.She was born May 18, 1931 in Irondale.Melba was a member of The Eastside Church of God in Leadwood and loved camping as well as sewing and embroidering. She is preceded in death by parents, Delmar and Ann (Peck) Mayberry; husband, Lindell G. Lawson, brother, Bert...
George S. Bangert
Feb 12, 2012
George S. Bangert age 92 of Bonne Terre passed away February 12, 2012 at Farmington Presbyterian Manor. He was born August 12, 1919 to the late George and Effie (Thurman) BangertAlso preceding him in death is his wife Ruth (Carlson) Bangert; two brothers, John Bangert and Edmond Bangert; three sisters Helen Hatcher, Roberta Hunt and Frances Yount.George is survived by...
Clara Theresa Leier
Feb 10, 2012
Mrs. Clara Theresa 'Bedford' Leier passed away late Friday afternoon, February 10, 2012, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, Farmington, at the age of 90 years and 6 days. Clara was born on February 4, 1922, in Jersey City, New Jersey, and was the daughter of John Bedford and Viola 'Jordon' Bedford. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, George Albert...
Margaret S. Moore
Feb 4, 2012
Margaret S. Moore passed away late Saturday night, February 4, 2012, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Festus, at the age of 72 years, 3 months & 7 days. Margaret was born on October 27, 1939, in Lebanon, Tennessee, and was the daughter of Hulan Curtis Chaffin and Ora Mae 'Lee' Chaffin.
Margaret was a proud member of the New...
