Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Brian M. Boyd
Jan 17, 2012
Mr. Brian Malvern Boyd passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 17, 2012, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center, in Farmington, at the age of 85 years, 5 months & 19 days. Brian was born on July 28, 1926, in Coffman, Missouri. Preceding-in-death were: his father, Malvern C. Boyd (1984); his mother, Ruby Elizabeth 'Robertson' Boyd (1976); and a son, Glenn Wayne Boyd...
Baby Girl Lucy Elizabeth Miller
Jan 17, 2012
Baby Girl Lucy Elizabeth Miller born on January 17, 2012, peacefully passed from the arms of her parents into the arms of Jesus. Lucy's family was blessed with almost seven hours before she received her angelic wings and went to her heavenly home. Although Lucy's time here on earth was short, she provided a lifetime of memories for her family.
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Walter Gary Glore
Jan 16, 2012
Walter Gary Glore, 65, of Bonne Terre passed away January 16, 2012 at his home.Mr. Glore was born May 5, 1946 to Chester L. and Elba Jane (McGee) Glore. He is preceded in death by his father, one brother, Tommy Lee Glore, and a sister, Bertha Glore.He is survived by wife, Donna Glore; three daughters Debra McVay and husband James,...
James Howard Rayburn
Jan 15, 2012
James Rayburn, 75, of Bonne Terre passed away at his residence January 15, 2012. He was born June 28, 1936 to the late James McDonald and Minnie Lee (Lott) Rayburn in Lebanon, Nebraska. James is also preceded in death by his step-mother Beulah Rayburn and his sister Joyce May Rayburn.James was a member of the Bonne Terre Church of God,...
Beulah Patterson Burns
Jan 14, 2012
Beulah "Bootsie" Patterson Burns, 86 passed away in Farmington January 14, 2012. She was born February 5, 1925 in Elvins, Missouri.She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Maude (Higbee) Weiss; first husband Homer Patterson; second husband Lester Burns; five sisters and five brothers.Beulah is survived by two daughters Sharon (Charles) Boudet and Vikki (Richard) Blumenstock of Farmington;...
Byrtle Delle Gillam Lunsford
Jan 14, 2012
Mrs. Byrtle Delle 'Camden' Gillam Lunsford passed away late Saturday night, Jan. 14, 2012, at Friendship Village in Chesterfield, MO., at the age of 97 years, 11 months & 17 days. Byrtle was born on Jan. 27, 1914, in Bunker, MO., & was the daughter of M. J. "Dode" Camden and Elizabeth 'Bay' Camden. Also preceding-in-death were: her 1st husband,...
Joyce S. Nance
Jan 12, 2012
Joyce S. Nance 96, of Bonne Terre passed away January 12, 2012 at St. Joe Manor. She was born October 24, 1915 in Bonne Terre. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, Ethel Lindquist Circle, Bonne Terre Hospital Auxiliary and the Lambeth School Association. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Henry and Mary Alice (Pigg)...
Marvin Leroy Poston
Jan 12, 2012
Marvin Leroy Poston age 87, of Leadwood passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 at his residence.He was born November, 29, 1924 and later joined the Navy serving as Naval Intelligence in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of Leadwood United Methodist Church since 1938 and was a member of the Leadwood Masonic Lodge #598 for over 60 years. He...
Ralph Diddle Bess
Jan 9, 2012
Ralph Elwood "Diddle" Bess 81, of Bonne Terre passed away January 9, 2012 at St. Joe Manor. He was born November 10, 1930 in Bonne Terre. He was a 40 year member and Past Master of Samaritan Lodge #424. He loved to ride motorcycles and toured both the United States and Canada. He was one of the original members of...
Rita Kay Mcclanahan
Jan 7, 2012
Mrs. Rita Kay McClanahan passed away Saturday afternoon, January 7, 2012, at Community Manor, Farmington, at the age of 66 years, 5 months & 21 days. Rita was born on July 16, 1945, and was the daughter of Floyd Earl Rawson and Mildred 'Byington' Rawson. Also preceding-in-death were: 3 sisters - Virginia Marlow; Helen Lang & Faye Naused. 3 brothers...
Drew Pettus
Jan 7, 2012
Drew Pettus, 25 of Elk Grove Village, IL, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012. He was born July 28, 1986 in IL, and moved to Desloge, where he lived a short time before going back to Elk Grove.He is preceded in death by his mother Deborah (Flanery) Pettus; Grandparents Mary Compton, Bob and Margaret Pettus.Drew is survived by his father,...
Wilmer Dean Link
Jan 6, 2012
Wilmer "Dean" Link, 71 of Desloge, passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 at his residence.He was born May 9, 1940 in Deering, Missouri. He is preceded in death by his parents, George Arthur Link and Laura (Schafer) Link Dotson; brother, Ellis Link; sisters, Mary Link, Patricia McDonald, Ruth Breeding, and Allean Gearhart. Dean is survived by wife, Carol Link; sons,...
Pauline Williams
Jan 6, 2012
Mrs. Vera Pauline Williams passed away Friday afternoon, January 6, 2012, at Parkland Health Center, Farmington, at the age of 64 years, 11 months & 2 days. Vera was born on February 4, 1947, in Ste. Genevieve County, and was the daughter of Joseph Ray Cowley and Dorothy Pauline 'Kennedy' Cowley Prier. Also preceding-in-death were 2 brothers - Ronnie &...
Robert Hawk Hawkins
Jan 5, 2012
Robert Glen "Hawk" Hawkins 80, of Bonne Terre passed away January 5, 2012. He was born April 1, 1931 in Bonne Terre. He was a member of the Bonne Terre Church of God.He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Annie Lee (King) Hawkins; four sisters, Beulah, Gladys, Martha and Marjorie; brother, William Hawkins; two half-sisters, Grace and...
Allen Wayne Goldsmith
Jan 5, 2012
Allen Wayne Goldsmith 44, of Cape Girardeau formerly of Bonne Terre passed away January 5, 2012 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born August 12, 1967 in Fredericktown. Allen was a former manager at Hardees in Bonne Terre. He served on the Bonne Terre City/ Rural Fire Departments. He worked for the Bonne Terre Police Department and also...
Maudie Alice Kane
Jan 5, 2012
Maudie Alice Kane 68, of Bonne Terre passed away January 5, 2012 at Salem Memorial District Hospital in Salem, MO. She was born July 19, 1943 in Bixby, MO. She was a member of the Gospel Light Freewill Baptist Church. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Loyd...
Bonnie June Vaughn
Jan 5, 2012
Mrs. Bonnie June Vaughn passed away late Thursday afternoon, January 5, 2012, at her Baptist Home residence in Ironton, Missouri, at the age of 86 years, 7 months & 1 day. Bonnie was born in Elsberry, Missouri, on June 4, 1925. Bonnie was the daughter of Gordon Whiteside and Zelma 'Bowton' Whiteside. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Rev. Virgil Vaughn...
Nathan Patterson
Jan 3, 2012
Nathan Alan Patterson, 34 of Bonne Terre passed away January 3, 2012 as a result of an automobile accident.He was born May 16, 1977 in Bonne Terre. Nathan was loved by many and will be dearly missed.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, C.E. Patt, Betty House, Edwin S. House and Carl E. Patterson, Sr.Nathan is survived by his...
Thomas Fitzgerald
Jan 1, 2012
Thomas Fitzgerald, 55, of Park Hills, passed away September 13, 2020 as a result of an auto accident in Nashville, TN. He was born November 24, 1964, in St. Louis to Joyce (Pogue) Guenther and Robert Fitzgerald. Thomas served his country in the United States Marine Corps and later drove a truck over the road for several years. He is...
Nixon William & Avery Brett Abts
Dec 31, 2011
Nixon William and Avery Brett AbtsNixon William and Avery Brett Abts, identical twin sons of Andrew and Brittani Abts were born December 28, 2011.Our special angels had a medical condition called twin to twin transfusion syndrome and fought valiantly to be born and live. Mom and dad went to the best hospitals seeking the finest medical care possible, but God...
