Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri

Patsy Ruth Armon

Patsy Ruth Armon

Aug 13, 2011

Mrs. Patsy Ruth Armon passed away Saturday afternoon, August 13, 2011, at Country Meadows in Park Hills, MO., at the age of 71 years and 5 months. Patsy was born on March 13, 1940, in Newbern, TN., and was the daughter of Arthur Ayers and Annie 'Taylor' Ayers. Also preceding in death were: her husband, Vernon Sherdel Armon, (Feb. 26,...

Patrick John Schlueter

Patrick John Schlueter

Aug 12, 2011

Patrick John Schlueter passed away Friday afternoon, August 12, 2011, in Farmington, at the age of 25 years, 7 months & 15 days. Patrick was born in St. Louis, MO., on December 27, 1985.Patrick was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington, and employed as a Truck Driver for Proffer Produce Co.Survivors include: his dad and mom -...

Reathel June Hardesty

Reathel June Hardesty

Aug 12, 2011

Mrs. Reathel June 'Mahurin' Hardesty passed away Friday, August 12, 2011, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing, Farmington, at the age of 78 years, 1 month and 24 days. Reathel was born June 18, 1933, in St. Francois County, and was the daughter of William and Flora Mae 'Strickland' Mahurin. Also preceding-in-death were: 3 sisters: Geraldine "Deanie" Eaves (2008); and 2 stillborn...

Leota Schamp

Leota Schamp

Aug 9, 2011

Leota Doris Schamp (Morris) passed away August 9th, 2011 in Mission,Texas.She was born May 11th, 1932 in Trappe Md., the first of three children to the late Howard and Amy Morris.She was preceeded in death by her life-long love John Y. Schamp and her sister Nancy.Left to cherish her memory is her brother Bill (Anna) Morris of Peach Bottom, PA...

Donald Melvin Rickard Sr.

Donald Melvin Rickard Sr.

Aug 8, 2011

Donald Melvin Rickard Sr, age 86, of Fredericktown, passed away August 8, 2011 at his residence.He was born March 29, 1925 in Leadwood, Missouri.He was preceded by his parents, Dillard Andrew and Margie Stella (Semar) Rickard; first wife, Agnes Marie (Petty) Rickard; second wife, Mae Josephine (Schroeder) Rickard; son, Donald M. Rickard, Jr.; five brothers, Velva, John, Milford, Rolla, and...

Roberta Ruth Thurman Dean Rawson

Roberta Ruth Thurman Dean Rawson

Aug 7, 2011

Roberta Ruth Thurman Dean Rawson, age 77, of Desloge, Missouri, passed away August 7, 2011 at her residence. She was born September 8, 1933 in Bonne Terre, Missouri.She was preceded by her parents, Jess Luther and Jessie May (Vandiver) Thurman; husbands, Charles Dean and William Rawson; infant daughter, June Elaine; infant Great-granddaughters Madison Bailey and Samantha Reynolds; brothers and sisters,...

Dustin Carl Goforth

Dustin Carl Goforth

Aug 7, 2011

Dustin Carl Goforth , age 18, of Leadwood, Missouri departed this life August 7, 2011 at Washington County Memorial Hospital in Potosi.He was born December 22, 1992 in Crystal City, Missouri.He graduated with the West County Class of 2011; was a member of the West County Baseball Team; manager of the West County Basketball Team; past member of FCCLA and...

Howard Dean Qualls

Howard Dean Qualls

Aug 6, 2011

Visitation will be Tuesday, August 9, 2011 from 4 PM until 9 PM at the C. Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge. Service will be Wednesday at1 PM at the C. Z. Boyer & Son Chapel in Desloge with Rev. Mark Sutton officiating. Burial will follow at Parkview Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Jacque Waller Fund.

Howard Dean Qualls

Howard Dean Qualls

Aug 6, 2011

Visitation will be Tuesday, August 9, 2011 from 4 PM until 9 PM at the C. Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge. Service will be Wednesday at1 PM at the C. Z. Boyer & Son Chapel in Desloge with Rev. Mark Sutton officiating. Burial will follow at Parkview Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Jacque Waller Fund.

Howard Dean Qualls

Howard Dean Qualls

Aug 6, 2011

Visitation will be Tuesday, August 9, 2011 from 4 PM until 9 PM at the C. Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge. Service will be Wednesday at1 PM at the C. Z. Boyer & Son Chapel in Desloge with Rev. Mark Sutton officiating. Burial will follow at Parkview Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Jacque Waller Fund.

Joseph P. Hamer

Joseph P. Hamer

Aug 5, 2011

Joseph P. Hamer, 92, of Bonne Terre passed away August 5, 2011 at St. Joe Manor. He was born February 6, 1919 in Dyersburg, TN. Joe retired after 30 years from Essex Industries in St. Louis.He was preceded in death by his parents, Von and Letha (Patterson) Hamer; wife, Georgia (Thaxton) Hamer; grandson, Kevin Hamer.Joseph is survived by five children,...

Floyd Jack Collier

Floyd Jack Collier

Aug 4, 2011

Floyd Jack Collier "Red", age 79, of Desloge, Missouri passed away August 4, 2011 at St. Johns Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis.He was born September 16, 1931 in Putnum County, Missouri.He attended theGospel Light Freewill Baptist Church; a member ofLeadington VFW Post 5741 and a veteran of the United States Army.Floyd was preceded by his parents, William and Ollie...

Paul Roger Cain

Paul Roger Cain

Aug 2, 2011

Paul Roger Cain, 61, of Bonne Terre passed away August 2, 2011. He was born September 28, 1949 in St. Louis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Edward and Catherine (Skaggs) Cain; three sisters and six brothers.Paul is survived by four children, Karen Cain, Contessa Dryden, Donald Cain and Andy Cain; four grandchildren; brother, LeRoy Cain.Visitation will...

Mary Maude Jones

Mary Maude Jones

Aug 1, 2011

Mary Maude Jones, 87, of Terre Du Lac passed away August 1, 2011 at St. Joe Manor. She was born May 4, 1924 in Dexter, MO.She was preceded in death by her son, David Donahou and brother, Bill Turlington.Mary is survived by her beloved husband, Donald Jones; much loved daughter, Donna (Mrs. Bud) Petrick of California; beloved grandson and family,...

Ronald Scoggin

Ronald Scoggin

Jul 31, 2011

RONALD L. SCOGGINRonald L. Scoggin, age 49, of Leadington, Missouri passed away July 31, 2011 at his residence.He was born February 27, 1962 in Bonne Terre, Missouri.He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Park Hills.Ronald was preceded by his father, Donald Lee Scoggin.He is survived by his mother, Johan (Jones) Scoggin; brother, Robert Wayne Scoggin;...

Ronald Joseph Mecey

Ronald Joseph Mecey

Jul 30, 2011

Ronald Joe Mecey age 69 of French Village passed away July 30, 2011 at National Health Care in Desloge, Missouri.Joe was born to the late Wesley and Jessaline (Herbst) Mecey on August 21, 1941 in Bonne Terre. He is also preceded by his wife Janet Mecey; two daughters Nancy Barks and Marti Mecey; Sister, Yvonne Easter; Sister-In-Law Susie Mecey.Joe was...

Evelyn Lucille Poike

Evelyn Lucille Poike

Jul 30, 2011

Evelyn Lucille Poike , 82, of Bonne Terre passed away July 30, 2011 at her residence.She was born May 5, 1929 in Detroit MI.She was preceded in death by her parents, Ferris and Lillian (Krakaw) Smith; husband Richard Charles Poike; two sisters, Arlene Roma and Thelma Smith.Evelyn is survived by two children, Rich Poike and wife Christy, of Kirkwood, MO;...

Evelyn Lucille Poike

Evelyn Lucille Poike

Jul 30, 2011

Evelyn Lucille Poike , 82, of Bonne Terre passed away July 30, 2011 at her residence.She was born May 5, 1929 in Detroit MI.She was preceded in death by her parents, Ferris and Lillian (Krakaw) Smith; husband Richard Charles Poike; two sisters, Arlene Roma and Thelma Smith.Evelyn is survived by two children, Rich Poike and wife Christy, of Kirkwood, MO;...

Bobby Lee Twidwell

Bobby Lee Twidwell

Jul 29, 2011

Bobby Lee Twidwell passed away Friday afternoon, July 29, 2011, at the Madison Medical Center, in Fredericktown, Missouri, at the age of 74 years, 11 months & 5 days. Bob was born on August 24, 1936, in Jackson, Missouri, and was the son of the late Willie Leander Twidwell and Viola Lucille 'Hahs' Twidwell.Bobby was united in marriage to Nancy...

George F. Fry

George F. Fry

Jul 22, 2011

Mr. George Franklin Fry of Farmington, passed away Friday morning, July 22, 2011 at Farmington Presbyterian Manor, at the age of 86 years, 6 months & 27 days. George was born Dec. 25, 1924, in St. Francis, Ark., & was the son of William Roscoe Fry and Media 'Olds' Fry. Also preceding-in-death were: his wife, Esther Evelyn 'Bristow' Fry (Sept....