Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Billy Forrest Smith
Mar 8, 2016
Billy “Will” Smith, age 23, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, formerly of Park Hills, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Froedtert Hospital. He was born April 19, 1992, in Festus, Missouri. Billy was a member of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Local #1199. He was a very talented sketch artist and was an accomplished woodworker. Billy loved...
Dorothy Mae Branhof
Mar 8, 2016
Dorothy Mae Branhof, 87, of Desloge, formerly of Cahokia, IL passed away March 8, 2016 at NHC Healthcare in Desloge. She was born May 24, 1928 in East St. Louis, IL to the late Ben and Julia Zweig. Also preceding her in death was one son, Charles in infancy; sister, Leah Bush; brother, Eugene Zweig.
Dorothy is survived by her...
Marjorie Hall
Mar 7, 2016
Marjorie Iona Hall, age 93 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016 at the Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Center in Fredericktown. She was born on April 11, 1925 in Annapolis, Missouri, a daughter of Olin and Grace (Mann) Lewis. She is survived by one son & daughter-in-law - Timothy & Lynn Hall of Fredericktown and one sister -...
Nicholas James Orrick
Mar 7, 2016
Nicholas James Orrick passed away on March 7, 2016 at the age of 34 years. He was born on October 24, 1981, the son of Ronnie Curtis Orrick and Debbie Kay Ross who both preceded him in death. Nicholas is survived by his brother Justin Orrick of Pilot Knob, sisters Brooke Golden of Ironton, Danielle Smith of Poplar Bluff, Destiny...
June Eleanor Evans
Mar 6, 2016
June Evans, 87, of Desloge, passed away March 6, 2016, at NHC in Desloge. She was born October 11, 1928, in Quaker, to the late Paul Lyle and Alice Daisy (Martin) Wilkinson. June enjoyed quilting, crafts, crocheting, gardening and especially spending time with her family and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eldon “Pete” Evans; son,...
Raymond Richardson
Mar 5, 2016
Raymond Leroy Richardson, 72, of Bonne Terre passed away March 5, 2016. He was born April 19, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan. He was a member of the Morse Mill Baptist Church and Teamsters Local #600.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Viola (Heady) Richardson and brother, Arthur “John” Richardson.
Raymond is survived by two daughters, Denise...
Tim Basler
Mar 4, 2016
Tim Basler, 58, passed away March 4, 2016 at his residence. He was born December 20, 1957 in Bonne Terre to the late William and Thelma (Hulsey) Basler. He was also preceded in death by a daughter in infancy, Elizabeth and a brother in law, Jerry Ragsdale. Tim was a member of the St. Louis Carpenters Union....
Robert Lee Vallo
Mar 4, 2016
Robert Lee Vallo, 77, of Bonne Terre passed away March 4, 2016 at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton. He was born September 23, 1938 in Bonne Terre to the late Frank and Helen (Fedorchalk) Vallo. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.
Also preceding him in death was his wife, Rita (Hahn) Vallo; daughter, Sheila Vallo-Steel;...
Opal Kimberlin
Mar 4, 2016
Opal Kimberlin, 96, of Park Hills passed away March 4, 2016 at her residence. She was born to the late Laymon and Irena Rosetta (Pendleton) Adkins Copeland February 28, 1920 in Meta, Missouri. Opal was known as a caring and strong person.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband, Elsworth “Elzia” Rowden; second...
Deanna Alene Pazdera
Mar 3, 2016
Deanna Alene “Deanne” (Price) Pazdera, 68, passed away March 3, 2016 at Georgian Gardens. She was born May 14, 1947 in Bonne Terre to the late Orville and Lela (Halter) Price. She retired from the Missouri Dept. of Corrections after 15 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Keith Pazdera; one sister, Norma Hedrick.
Deanna is...
Lillian "Sis" Hammers
Mar 2, 2016
Lillian “Sis” Hammers, 79, of Park Hills, passed away March 2, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. She was born August 27, 1936 in Elvins, to the late Almon “Coonie” and Edna (Brooks) Kennedy. She was a member of Faith Fellowship and was a loving mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Chester...
Matthew S. King
Mar 2, 2016
Matthew S. King, 51, of Bonne Terre passed away March 2, 2016. He was born February 22, 1965 in St. Louis. He owned and operated Matt King Construction. Matt loved to watch the St. Louis Blues, enjoyed playing washers and was known as a great friend.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Carole M. (Rodriguez) King; brother, Gregory...
Joseph William Woolford, Sr.
Mar 1, 2016
Joe Woolford, Sr., 84, of Farmington, passed away March 1, 2016 at his residence surrounded by loved ones. He was born July 10, 1931 in Annapolis, to the late Fred and Olive Amanda (Douglas) Woolford. Joe loved working with wood, gardening, and canning, as well as the outdoors.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Douglas Woolford;...
Shirley Jean Crocker
Feb 29, 2016
Shirley J. Crocker (Thompson-Brooks) of Graniteville, Missouri left for her eternal home on February 29, 2016 at the age of 81. She was born January 12, 1935 in Ironton, Missouri the daughter of the late Lawrence and Una (Belcher) Thompson. She was the beloved wife of Bill Crocker for 22 years. He survives and resides in Graniteville. Shirley is also...
David Jennings
Feb 28, 2016
David Jennings, 57, of Bonne Terre, passed away June 25, 2017 at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. He was born September 28, 1959, to the late Benjamin Gethin and Alice Marie (Lewis) Jennings, Jr., in Camp Pendleton, California. David served his country in the United States Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Russell...
Edna Jane Calvert
Feb 28, 2016
Edna Jane (Tracy) Calvert passed away on February 28, 2016 in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 93 years. She was born on October 29, 1922 in Gordonville, Missouri, the daughter of the late James and Susan (Hurst) Tracy. On February 8, 1941 she was united in marriage to J. Russell Calvert who preceded her in death on February 15,...
Florine Marie Miner
Feb 27, 2016
Florine Marie Miner, 87, of Park Hills passed away February 27, 2016 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born November 14, 1928 in Leadwood. She is preceded in death by her mother, Louise (Bannister) Pratte and a daughter that died in infancy, Linda. Florine is survived by her husband, Calvin Miner; two daughters, Joyce Clark, and Brenda Gruhala;...
Doris Gibson
Feb 27, 2016
Doris Gibson, 80, of Desloge, passed away February 27, 2016. She was born September 4, 1935 in Cantwell, to the late Robert and Lorine (Thomure) Smith. Doris attended the Cantwell Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edmund Gibson; son in-law, Scott Craig; brother, Dale Smith; and sisters, Carol Conway and Judy Nance.
Doris is survived...
Gilbert Harold Browning, Sr.
Feb 26, 2016
Gilbert Harold Browning Sr., formerly of Bismarck, Missouri passed away February 26, 2016 in West Frankfort, Illinois at the age of 85 years. He was born February 25, 1931 in Reynolds County, Missouri the son of the late Emmett and Bertha (Kent) Browning. Gilbert is survived by his son, Gilbert Browning Jr. and wife Dawn of West Frankfort, Illinois, his...
Donald Gene Will
Feb 26, 2016
Mr. Donald Gene "Don" Will passed away Feb. 26, 2016, at Community Manor at the age of 69 years, 4 months & 19 days. Don was born Oct. 7, 1946, in Farmington, & was the son of the late Anton Will, Jr. (2001); and Bettie V. 'Smith' Will (2011).
Don retired from Flat River Glass Company after 30 years...
