Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Ann Brown
Dec 3, 2011
Ann (Ms. Annie) Brown, 92, of Desloge,Mo passed away December 3, 2011. She was born on April 20th, 1919 inRichmond Minnesota to the late Gus and Lizzie Jansen.Ann was preceded in death by herhusband of 57 years, Earnest A. Brown.Ms. Annie is survived by twosisters, Wally Nohner and Betty Hilsgen; one brother, Leo Jansen; many niecesand nephews; and many many...
Walter Ruben Simon Jr.
Dec 2, 2011
Walter Ruben Simon, Jr. 95, of Terre Du Lac passed away December 2, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born April 14, 1916 in St. Louis. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre, an avid golfer and card player. He loved to...
Detra Gamache
Nov 30, 2011
Detra Gail Gamache 55 of Iron Mountain Lake, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at her residence.Detra was born June 28, 1956 in Bonne Terre to the late Eddie Burgess and Wilma (Buxton) Burgess-Peterson. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Gamache; daughters, Angel (Mrs. Darrell) Coleman and Dea Stevens; grandchildren, Brittany, MacKenzie, and Connor Coleman; sisters, Wanda Smith, Lonna...
Irma Cross
Nov 29, 2011
Irma Cross, 76 of Desloge, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011. She was born March 22, 1935, in Leadwood, Missouri. Irma was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.Irma is preceded in death by her parents, Vester Penberthy and Beatrice (Marler) Penberthy; and three brothers, Denny Penberthy, Dean Penberthy, and Mick Penberthy.Irma is survived by her husband Martin Cross of Desloge,...
Shirley Jones
Nov 27, 2011
Shirley Jones 77 of Desloge, passed away November 27, 2011 at her residence.She was born November 13, 1934 in Gumbo MO, to the late Doris and Beaulah (Mitchell) Mahurin.Shirley would have celebrated her 60 year wedding anniversary on December 1, with her husband Johnnie "Casey" Jones. She is preceded in death by parents; sister, Loretta (Cricket) Mahurin Guinn; grandson, Michael...
Jim Ballard
Nov 25, 2011
JimBallardJames "Jim" Valentine Ballard age 65 of Columbia passed away at his residence onNovember 25, 2011.He was born to thelate Elmer Valentine and Vernie Delmar (Roberts) Ballard. Also preceded by foursisters, Patricia Hulsey, Pauline Steinc, Corine Powers, Nancy Barton; onebrother, Jerry Ballard.Survivedby his companion, Sue Marie Ballard; Children, Roxana Lipe, Cindy Davis,Barbara Campbell, Theresa Davis, Jamie Picton, Jessica Ballard; SeventeenGrandchildren;...
Linda Sue Denny
Nov 25, 2011
Linda Sue Denny 67 of Park Hills, passed away Friday, November 25, 2011 at St. Johns Mercy.She was born in Corning Arkansas on March 3, 1944.Linda was a member of the Leadbelt Pentecostal Church in Bonne Terre. She was preceded in death by her father, Guy Cecil Lewis. Linda is survived by her husband, Walter Denny Jr.; mother, Beulah Marie...
Mary E. Griffin
Nov 24, 2011
Mary Ellen Griffin, 68, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2011 at her residence. She was born September 16, 1943 in Bonne Terre, Missouri. She was employed with Wal*Mart for sixteen years, her last position working as a door greeter. Mary is preceded in death by parents Hardy and Esther (Booher) McCord; brothers Bill McCord and Bud McCord;...
Mary E. Griffin
Nov 24, 2011
Mary Ellen Griffin, 68, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2011 at her residence. She was born September 16, 1943 in Bonne Terre, Missouri. She was employed with Wal*Mart for sixteen years, her last position working as a door greeter. Mary is preceded in death by parents Hardy and Esther (Booher) McCord; brothers Bill McCord and Bud McCord;...
Patricia Ann Manser
Nov 22, 2011
Patricia Ann Manser, 59 of Bonne Terre passed away November 22, 2011 at her residence. She was born March 17, 1952 in Warren Township, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Clara (Gregory) Caldwell; two brothers, David Caldwell and Bobby Gregory; sister, Darlene Gregory. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Jo Ann Cauley Dunn and husband...
Joan Gross
Nov 22, 2011
Joan Eileen Yost Gross, 80, died at 4:26 p.m. Tuesday, 22 November 2011 at the home of her daughter, Rebecca, where she spent the last seven months of life in their final battle with Alzheimer's.Born 12 February 1931, in Alton, Illinois to Walter F. Yost and Eileen K. Couch.On 11 December 1948 she married William Alvin Gross, son of Irene...
Lester William Saunchegraw
Nov 22, 2011
Lester William Saunchegraw, 95 of Bonne Terre passed away November 22, 2011 at Parkland Health Center. He was born September 5, 1916 at Mineral Point. He attended the Bonne Terre Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Cora (Skiles) Saunchegraw; son, Kenneth Saunchegraw; brother, Bernard "Pete" Saunchegraw; sister, Dorothy King. Lester is survived by...
Stephen Dewayne Barton
Nov 19, 2011
Stephen "Hytech" Barton Stephen DeWayne Barton, 40, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011.He was born December 11, 1970 in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Stephen was an avid racer, especially sand drags and four-wheelers. He also loved duck hunting, and spending time with his buddies and family. Stephen is survived by his wife, Sandy (Smith) Barton; parents, William "Red"...
Stephen Dewayne Barton
Nov 19, 2011
Stephen "Hytech" Barton Stephen DeWayne Barton, 40, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011.He was born December 11, 1970 in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Stephen was an avid racer, especially sand drags and four-wheelers. He also loved duck hunting, and spending time with his buddies and family. Stephen is survived by his wife, Sandy (Smith) Barton; parents, William "Red"...
Elizabeth Erin Cox Collier
Nov 16, 2011
Elizabeth (Cox) Collier passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 16, 2011, at her father's home in Farmington. Throughout life, Liz worked tirelessly to excel at whatever challenge she faced. As a student, Liz would accept nothing but perfection. As an athlete, she would accept nothing but a win. As a teacher, she pushed her students to levels they never thought they...
Dorothy Lee Banks
Nov 15, 2011
Dorothy "Dottie" Banks 66 of Park Hills, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at her residence. She was born December 2, 1944 in Bonne Terre to Leah May (Ramsey) Gibson and the late Clarence Leeman Gibson. Dottie devoted her entire life to protecting and serving others. She was a Psychiatric Social Worker at the State Hospital in Farmington, became the...
Norma Jean Cash
Nov 13, 2011
Norma Jean (Barker) Cash, 80, of Bonne Terre passed away Nov. 13, 2011, at her residence. Mrs. Cash was born May 1, 1931, in Flat River, the daughter of Ray and Ona (Greer) Barker who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, her husband Donald Cash also preceded her. She is survived by daughters Donna, Susan and husband...
Joseph O. Wooldridge
Nov 12, 2011
Mr. Joseph Oral Wooldridge passed away Saturday evening, November 12, 2011, at the Madison Medical Center, in Fredericktown, at the age of 90 years, 2 months & 12 days. Joseph was the son of William Wooldridge & Lenola 'Nichols' Wooldridge & born August 30, 1921, in Bollinger County, Missouri. Also preceding in death were: 1 son, Wesley Wooldridge; 4 sisters...
Doris Snow Moon
Nov 12, 2011
Doris Snow (Johnson) Moon, 101, of Bonne Terre died November 12, 2011, at St. Lukes Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. After graduating from Farmington High School at age 17, she began her teaching career in a one-room schoolhouse with students even older than herself. Slowly she worked to receive her Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington University in St. Louis,...
Patricia Pat Odgers
Nov 10, 2011
Patricia "Pat" Odgers 76 of Desloge, passed away November 10, 2011 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. Patricia was born May 2, 1935 in Bonne Terre to the late George and Flora (Shannon) Weber. She graduated from Bonne Terre High School in the class of 1953 and on January 30, 1955 she married Howard Wayne Odgers of Desloge....
