Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Dennis Jay Carpenter
May 22, 2016
Dennis Jay Carpenter of Belleview, Missouri passed away May 22, 2016 at his residence, surrounded by his loved ones, at the age of 59 years. He was born March 18, 1957 in St. Charles, Missouri the son of the late Everett Carpenter and Aleene (Bowers) Carpenter of Montgomery City, Missouri. Dennis resided most of his life in the St. Charles...
James "J.B." Crismon
May 22, 2016
James Bolin “J.B.” Crismon, 92, of Bonne Terre passed away May 22, 2016. He was born October 2, 1923 in Randolph County, Arkansas. J.B. was baptized at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Farmington. He was a member of the Samaritan Masonic Lodge No. 424 of Bonne Terre, the ECMO Shriner’s Club and the Bonne Terre Eagles.
He was preceded...
Ellie Morine Dodorico
May 22, 2016
Ellie Morine Dodorico, age 91, passed away peacefully at her daughters home in Piedmont on May 22, 2016. She was born March 9, 1925 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to the late Harmon and Agnes (Duncan) Middlecamp.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph Dodorico Sr.; four brothers, Willis “Cotton” Hurst, Ben Middlecamp, Albert Middlecamp, and J.J. Middlecamp.
Ellie...
Carolyn Sue Moeckel
May 21, 2016
Carolyn Sue Moeckel, age 73, of Terre Du Lac passed away May 21, 2016. She was born March 12, 1943 to the late Howard Ponzar and June (Weber) Ponzar Wagner.
Carolyn was a member of the Harvest Christian Centre.
She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Larry Moeckel; children, Julie (Mark) Kabacinski, Doug (Shari) Moeckel, Jeffrey Moeckel;...
James Edwin West
May 19, 2016
James Edwin West, known to most as Jim, passed away on May 19, 2016 in Middlebrook, Missouri at the age of 85 years. He was born on April 26, 1931 in Annapolis, Missouri, the son of the late Cleophas "Cle" and Clara (Lewis) West. On November 19, 1950 he was united in marriage to Betty Brooks. To this union two...
Mary Lou Kennedy
May 17, 2016
Mary Lou Kennedy of Cape Girardeau, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 in Cape Girardeau. She was born on May 14, 1932 in Coldwater, Missouri, a daughter of Everett and Hazel Dorothy (Kemp) Settle. Visitation: 101 N. Mine LaMotte Saturday, May 21, 2016 1:00 PM
June Marie Ward
May 17, 2016
June Marie (Jones) Ward passed away May 17, 2016 in Farmington, Missouri at the age of 77 years. She was born on July 26, 1938 in Graniteville, Missouri, a daughter to the late William and Emma (Anderson) Jones. June is survived by her daughter Kimberly Sebastian of Pevely, Missouri, brothers Stanley Jones of Graniteville, Missouri and Barry Jones of Ironton,...
Louis C. Wright
May 17, 2016
Louis C. Wright, 66, of Bonne Terre passed away May 17, 2016 at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis. He was born August 20, 1949 in Bonne Terre.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol (Wright) Seilers; grandparents, John and Dorothy Wright; aunt, Linda Toombs; uncle, John Wright; brother-in-law, Joe Fritsche.
Louis is survived by his daughters, Misty...
Michael Joe Wurst
May 16, 2016
Michael Wurst, 74, of Imperial, passed away May 16, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis. He was born March 27, 1942, in Bonne Terre, to the late Arthur and Willetta “Billie” (LaBrot) Wurst. Michael is survived by his loving Wife, Wanda (Thurman) Wurst.
There will be a graveside service, Thursday, May 19, 2016 at St. Francois Memorial Park,...
Nancy I. Gann
May 14, 2016
Nancy Ivalee Gann, 86, passed away on May 14, 2016. Nancy was born in Bonne Terre on November 29, 1929 to the late Sam and Murril (Calvert) Newcomer. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bonne Terre and worked at Trimfoot Shoe Co. for 41 years. Nancy also worked at Lappe’s Restaurant for many years.
In addition...
Tammy Marie Jones
May 14, 2016
Tammy was born on September 11, 1985 and passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016. Tammy was a resident of Ironton, Missouri.
Myrtle Lucy Williams
May 13, 2016
Myrtle Louise Williams, known to most as "Lucy" passed away May 13, 2016 in Fredericktown, Missouri at the age of 74 years. She was born January 1, 1942 in Hogan, Missouri the daughter of the late Richard and Elva (Persons) Casteel. On December 22, 1958 she was united in marriage to Robert Lee Inman who preceded her in death on...
Rev. Larry N. Johnson
May 12, 2016
Rev. Larry N. Johnson passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016, at the Baptist Home in Ironton, at the age of 76 years and 2 months. Larry was born March 12, 1940, in East Bonne Terre, Mo., and was the son of Rev. Noel C. Johnson (dec'd 2005) & Esther Ida 'Slowensky' Johnson (dec'd 2004).
Larry graduated from Farmington High School...
Evelyn A. Moak
May 11, 2016
Evelyn A. Moak, 84, of Bonne Terre passed away May 11, 2016. She was born October 12, 1931 in Bonne Terre. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bonne Terre where she was a dedicated nursey worker for 46 years. One of her passions was to be able to bless others with her cooking.
She was preceded...
Linn Henson
May 9, 2016
Robert “Linn” Henson, 64, of Valles Mines passed away May 9, 2016. He was born July 29, 1951 in Bonne Terre. He was a member of the Primrose Baptist Church and retired from the Doe Run Company in Herculaneum.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ewell Henry and Sophie Bell (House) Henson; son-in-law, John Love; four brothers, Forrest,...
Elizabeth Marie Harr
May 8, 2016
Elizabeth Marie (Thompson) Harr passed away in her home on May 8, 2016 at the age of 73 years. She was born on June 7, 1942 in Potosi Missouri, daughter to the late James Thompson and Annie (Montgomery) Henson. On June 2, 1972 she was united in marriage to Edward Harr Sr. who preceded her in death on June 12,...
Dale A. Meyer, Sr.
May 6, 2016
Mr. Dale A. Meyer, Sr., of Farmington, passed away Friday afternoon, April 6, 2016, at his Farmington residence, at the age of 76 years, 8 months & 28 days. Dale was born Aug. 8, 1939, in St. Louis, and was the son of Anthony Joseph Meyer and Verna Beatrice 'Murray' Meyer.
Dale was a US ARMY Veteran and a member...
Revaughn Wigger
May 5, 2016
Revaughn Wigger, 88, of Bonne Terre passed away May 5, 2016. He was born August 7, 1927 in Bonne Terre. Revaughn was a millwright at Valley Minerals where he retired after 38 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rose (House) Wigger; wife, Alberta Marie Wigger; son, Keith Wigger; grandson, Christopher Wigger; great-granddaughter, Sara Elizabeth Gill;...
Glennon Govero
May 4, 2016
Glen Govero, 55, of Valles Mines, passed away May 4, 2016, at his residence, surrounded by his friends and family. He was born November 4, 1960, in St. Louis, to James Jerome and Patricia Ruth (Patterson) Govero. Glen attended the Gospel Light Freewill Baptist Church of Bonne Terre and was a member of the National Horseshoe Association.
He...
Ruby Hazel Odgers
May 2, 2016
Ruby Odgers, 91, of Farmington, passed away May 2, 2016 at Camelot Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born October 4, 1924 in Farmington, to the late George and Bessie (Shy) Hager. Ruby is a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard Odgers; five brothers, Harley, Robert, Roy,...