Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
William "Bill" Bailey
Feb 3, 2012
Mr. William Ridley "Bill" Bailey passed away Friday evening, February 3, 2012, at the Westwood Hills Nursing Home, in Poplar Bluff, MO., at the age of 85 years, 3 months & 22 days. Bill was born on October 11, 1926, in Tennessee, and was the son of William McKinley Bailey and Daisy Clyde 'Dodson' Bailey. Also preceding were: a sister,...
Jo Mae Hoffman
Feb 3, 2012
Mrs. Jo Mae Hoffman passed away Friday night, February 3, 2012, at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO., at the age of 82 years, 3 months & 28 days. Jo was born on October 5, 1929, in Fredericktown, MO., and was the daughter of her parents - the late Velva 'Shrum' Hart; Theodore F. "Ted" Key (dec'd 1979)....
Olin Richardson
Feb 3, 2012
Olin Richardson, 94 of Bonne Terre, passed away at his residence February 3, 2012.He was born August 12, 1917, in French Village.He later served his country for five years in the United States Army, where he fought in WWII, and served in the South Pacific as well as Alaska.Olin was very active in the Parkview Free Will Baptist Church and...
Frances L. Gosling
Feb 2, 2012
Frances Loretta Gosling 77, of Bonne Terre passed away February 2, 2012 at St. Joe Manor. She was born July 25, 1934 in Bonne Terre. She was a devoted member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Bonne Terre and the Daughters of Isabella. Frances will be remembered as a loving wife and mother and also for her kindness and...
Peggy Ruth Resinger
Jan 31, 2012
Peggy Ruth (Faulkner) Resinger 67 of Farmington, MO passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012. She was born on June 18, 1944 in Flat River, MO. She was a life time member of the AmVets #113 in Farmington, MO.She was preceded in death by her parents Ray and Ruth (Call) Faulkner; brothers Bob and Bud Faulkner; one sister Norma Skaggs.Peggy is...
Joella Tiefenauer
Jan 30, 2012
JoElla Tiefenauer, 45 of Desloge, passed away Monday, January 30, 2012 at St. Johns Mercy Medical Center.She was born March 9, 1966 to the late Joan Rasnic.JoElla was a graduate of the West County High School in 1984 and was employed for 25 years at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center.She was also a loyal member of the First Baptist Church...
Julie Green
Jan 30, 2012
Julie Anne Green, 38, passed away January 30, 2012 at University Hospital and Clinics in Columbia, Missouri. Julie was born on June 28,1973 in Desloge, Missouri. She is the daughter of Ralph E. Green and Doris Halbert Green of Desloge and granddaughter of Clyde and Ruby Halbert of Desloge. Julie was preceded in death by her father, Ralph E. Green.She...
Mary Elizabeth Glancy
Jan 27, 2012
Mary "Beth" Glancy - Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Glancy 86, of Bonne Terre passed away January 27, 2012 at St. Joe Manor. She was born June 7, 1925 in Coffeyville, Kansas. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Bonne Terre. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen "Jack" Joseph and Tena (Milne) Love and her husband,...
Jesse Wells
Jan 27, 2012
Jesse Wells, 75 of Leadwood, passed away Friday January 27, 2012, at his residence.He was born September 30, 1936 in Daytown, MO., the late James and Mary Wells. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Neely, Sam, Joe, Junior, Otto, Richard, Harvey and Georgie Wells. He is survived by sister, Amelia "Midge" Sutton of Lakewood CO and brother, Paul...
Rachel M. Braswell
Jan 25, 2012
Rachel M. Braswell 81, of Bonne Terre passed away January 25, 2012 at St. Joe Manor. She was born November 15, 1930 in Pemiscot County, MO. She was a member of the Leadbelt Pentecostal Church. Rachel and her husband, Rev. Ed Braswell were the founding members of Leadbelt Pentecostal Church, where Rev. Braswell pastored for 38 years.She was preceded in...
Helen Wilson
Jan 25, 2012
Helen Wilson, 79 of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at Community Manor in Farmington.She was born September 25, 1932 in Senath, Missouri to the late Robert Jefferson and Lottie (Turnbough) Turpin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Noah Homer Wilson; sister, Vivian and great grandchild, Drake Whitehead. Helen is survived by children, Rachel W. Wilson...
Rosamary Cauley
Jan 25, 2012
Rosamary Cauley 77, of Bonne Terre passed away January 25, 2012 at her residence. She was born August 11, 1934 to the late Mont and Rose (Sothered) Pullen in Bonne Terre.Rosamary was also preceded in death by her husband, Junior Frank Cauley; daughter, Patricia Patterson; grandson, Gene McNorton; brother, Raymond Barton; sisters, Kitty and Ruth Ann.Rosamary was employed with the...
Karen M. Basden
Jan 24, 2012
Karen Margaret Basden 52, of Bonne Terre passed away January 24, 2012. She was born June 2, 1959 in St. Louis County. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre. She was a lifelong educator in the local schools. Karen began her teaching career at the North County School District for 1 year. She then taught...
John F. Compton Jr
Jan 24, 2012
John Compton Jr., 67 of Desloge, passed away at his residence, Tuesday, January 24, 2012.He was born October 4, 1944 in Bonne Terre, to the late John F. and Delores (Johnson) Compton Sr., and later served his country in the United States Marines. John is survived by his sister, Betty (Mrs. Marvin) Horton; nephews, Ted (Michelle) Horton, Aaron (Alison) Horton;...
Ralph Bruns
Jan 21, 2012
Ralph Bruns age 92 passed away January 21, 2012 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born September 22, 1919 to the late William Henry Bruns and Alta (Harness) Bruns. Ralph was also preceded in death by his only sibling Allison Bruns, his brother.Ralph was a long time business man in the area and owned and operated an...
Emmett Joelred Hurt
Jan 21, 2012
Emmett Joel "Red" Hurt age 79 of Farmington passed away January 21, 2012 at his residence. He was born October 27, 1932 in Palestine, Arkansas to the late Emmett J and Hazel G Hurt Walbrecht. Also preceding him in death is a daughter Ellen Sweet; sister Edna Klian; grandson, Dakota Adams.Red was a General Motors Retiree. He was also very...
Sybil Marie Counts
Jan 21, 2012
Sybil Marie (Pritchett) Counts age 70 was born June 25,1941 to the late Presslie and Vernetta (Morice) Pritchett. She peacefully went to be with the Lord January 21,2012. Sybil was married to the late DeVaughn Eugene Counts in 1963 also preceding her in death are a step son Richard Allen Counts and a brother Leroy Pritchett. She is survived by...
Brenda Kay Hulsey
Jan 20, 2012
Brenda HulseyBrenda Kay Hulsey age 62 formerly of Desloge passed away January 20, 2012 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.She was born to the late Thomas and Audrey (Wright) Ball. She is also preceded by her husband James Hulsey; daughter in infancy Sherry Ann; Brothers, Billy Ball and Robert Ball.Brenda was a former employee of Mineral Area Regional Medical Center working...
Diana Nokes
Jan 19, 2012
Diana Sue Nokes, age 57 of Park Hills, passed away January 19, 2012 at St. Alexius Hospital. She was born September 3, 1954 to the late Lovell Charles and Ruby Abney. Diana was preceded in death by a brother, Darrell Abney; niece Samantha Wade; and nephew, Tommy Triplett.She is survived by her fianc James Campbell; children, Josh Nokes and wife...
Susie A. Barron
Jan 19, 2012
Susie Barron, 95 of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 at St. Joe Manor.She was born July 27, 1916 in Bonne Terre.She was a member of the Second Baptist Church of East Bonne Terre. She was preceded in death by parents, Oscar and Beatrice (Weible) Ransom; first husband, Sam Dotson; second husband, James Firman Barron; sons, Walter Wayne...
