Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
George Weir
Apr 22, 2016
George Weir
George Henry Weir, 57, of Mineral Point, Missouri passed away April 22, 2016 at his residence. He was born November 4, 1958 in Bonne Terre, Missouri to the late James and Freda (Stegall) Weir. George was the owner of Weir Logging. He loved his job, enjoyed horseback riding, wagon riding, camping, storytelling, and spending quality time with family...
Peggy Joyce Bess
Apr 21, 2016
Peggy Bess, 83, of Park Hills, passed away April 21, 2016 at Country Meadows in Park Hills. She was born March 2, 1933 in Fredericktown, to the late Elmo Earl and Ruby Louise (Sanders) Ritter. Peggy and her husband Bob delivered Meals on Wheels and enjoyed going on bus tours. Peggy’s favorite past time was spending time with...
Teresa "Terry" Lynn Holmes
Apr 20, 2016
Mrs. Teresa Lynn "Terry" Holmes passed away Wednesday morning, April 20, 2016, at Crystal Oaks, in Festus, MO., at the age of 59 years, 5 months & 9 days. Teresa was born on November 11, 1956, in Bismarck, MO., & was the daughter of the late Jack Weiss and Earlean 'Hedrick' Weiss.
Terry earned an Associates Degree in Court Administration...
William James Watson
Apr 19, 2016
William James Watson, 43, of Farmington passed away April 19, 2016 at Mercy Hospital St. Louis as the result of an automobile accident. He was born April 12, 1973 in St. Louis. William was employed with Gilster Mary Lee in Perryville.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Allen and Ethel Watson, Sam and Irene (Isgrig) Venable; two uncles,...
Tammy Elaine Snyder
Apr 19, 2016
Miss Tammy Elaine Snyder passed away early Tuesday evening, April 19, 2016, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO., at the age of 41 years, 3 months & 10 days. Tammy was born on January 9, 1975, and was preceded-in-death by her father, Charlie Snyder (Feb. 8, 2007), and a sister, Rhonda Deason (Jan. 10, 2004).
Survivors Include : her...
Freddie Ray Sutton
Apr 18, 2016
Freddie Ray Sutton, 71 of Sweeny, TX passed away in his home on April 18, 2016. He was born in Arcadia, MO on April 18, 1945. He served in the United States Army Reserves for 8 years; he was a 32 degree mason and a past worthy patron of the Order of the Eastern Star chapter 349 in Ironton, MO....
Dorothy Hurt
Apr 16, 2016
Dorothy Hurt
Dorothy Louise Hurt, 77, of Doe Run passed away April 16, 2016 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. She was born June 16, 1938 in Esther, to the late Robert James and Ruth (Baker) Marion.
She was a member of the St. Charles chapter of Eastern Star.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Joel “Red”...
Helen Presha Lackamp
Apr 16, 2016
Helen Presha Lackamp, formerly of Farmington, Missouri passed away April 16, 2016 in Fredericktown, Missouri at the age of 90 years. She was born March 14, 1926 in Arcadia, Missouri the daughter of the late Rupert and Maggie (Swaringim) Reeves. On May 29, 1954 she was united in marriage to Harry Lackamp who preceded her in death on February 3,...
Randall Gordon Hatridge
Apr 14, 2016
Randall Gordon Hatridge of Belleview, Missouri passed away April 14, 2016 at his residence at the age of 63 years. He was born June 10, 1952 in Ironton, Missouri the son of the late Harold and Nelda (Jones) Hatridge. Randall is survived by five children; Kenneth Hatridge and wife Jennifer of Brunswick, Maine, Melissa Hillis and husband, Jesse of Park...
Ruby Claris Smith
Apr 11, 2016
Ruby Smith, 92, of Desloge, passed away April 11, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born July 29, 1923, in Bunker, to the late Guy H. and Verda (Lewis) Sapaugh. Ruby was a member of the Flat River Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Clinton Smith.
Ruby is survived...
John H. Branhof
Apr 11, 2016
John Herman Branhof, 88, of Desloge, formerly of Cahokia, IL passed away April 11, 2016 at NHC Healthcare in Desloge. He was born December 13, 1927 in St. Louis to the late Herman and Francis (Knoppe) Branhof. Also preceding him in death was his sister, Marion.
John is survived by six children, John Branhof, Connie, Jackie, Dianna Haddon & husband...
Donovan Smith-Kennedy
Apr 11, 2016
Donovan Wade Smith-Kennedy was was peacefully born and passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, April 11, 2016. Donovan is survived by his parents, Justin Kennedy and Jacqueline Smith; brother, Connor Smith-Garcia; sisters, Toni Balon and Lydia Kennedy.The family will accept friends at C.Z. Boyer & Son Caldwell Chapel in Park Hills Friday, April 15, 2016 at 12:00 PM...
Carol Jane Daggs
Apr 9, 2016
Carol Jane Daggs, age 61 passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at her home in Greenville, Missouri. She was born on January 23, 1955 in Lutesville, Missouri, a daughter of Johnny Chester and Betty Jane (White) Acup. She is preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Melissa Griggs. On June 2, 1975 in Brady, Texas she was united...
Maxine Thomas
Apr 9, 2016
Mrs. Maxine M. 'Gross' Clark Thomas left her earthly home, peacefully surrounded by family and friends late Saturday afternoon, April 9, 2016, at age 77 years, 4 months & 2 days. Maxine was born Dec. 7, 1938, in Bonne Terre, MO., & was the daughter of John Gross & Dorothy 'Weir' Gross. Also preceding-in-death were : her husband, Lloyd Clark;...
Alvin Lee Miller Sr.
Apr 8, 2016
Alvin Lee Miller Sr., age 85 passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016 at his home near Fredericktown, Missouri. He was born on July 24, 1930 in Knob Lick, Missouri, a son of Fred Lee and Geneva Ina (Fortner) Miller. On February 1, 1951 in Fredericktown he was united in marriage to Nellie Jane Vandergriff, she preceded him in death...
Donald Gary Thompson
Apr 8, 2016
Donald Gary Thompson of Belleview, MO passed away April 8, 2016 in Des Peres, Missouri at the age of 64 years. He was born September 16, 1951 the son of the late Wilburn A. Thompson and Reba L. (Jaycox) Winters. On September 19, 1970 he was united in marriage to Cathy Ann DePriest who survives. To this union three children...
Delbert L. Watson
Apr 5, 2016
Delbert Lee Watson, 49, of Park Hills, passed away at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton on April 5, 2016. Delbert was born on April 6, 1966 in Potosi to the late Clifton and Annabell (Weir) Watson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother George Watson and a sister Barbara Reagan.
Delbert is...
Rachel Belle Womack
Apr 5, 2016
Mrs. Rachel Belle Womack joined her savior on Tuesday afternoon, April 5, 2016, at the Three Forks of Forney Assisted Living Center, in Forney, Texas, at the age of 94 years, 11 months & 1 day. Rachel was born on May 4, 1921, in Webb, Arizona. She was preceded-in-death by her parents, Joseph Lee Kerby and Mabel 'Jewell' Kerby; her...
Joseph Brian Martucci
Apr 5, 2016
Joseph Brian Martucci, 50, of Bonne Terre passed away April 5, 2016 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. He was born February 26, 1966 in Granada Hills, CA. He was a member of the Primrose Baptist Church.
Joseph is survived by his parents, Robert and Linda (Mays) Martucci; four children, Michael Martucci, Trent Martucci, Russell Beauvais and Robert Wells; brother, Scott Martucci...
Marcia L. Jones
Apr 5, 2016
Marcia Lee (Rowland) Jones, 88, of Park Hills, MO., passed away April 5, 2016 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. She was born on October 13, 1927 in Flat River, MO. to the late Reese and Leola (Glenn) Rowland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. Jones; son Robin Jones and a brother Sam...

