Obituaries

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

Larry L. Graham, Sr.

Larry L. Graham, Sr.

Nov 24, 2015

Larry L. Graham, Sr., 73, of Bonne Terre passed away November 24, 2015. He was born May 5, 1942 in Cobelskill, NY. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was the former owner/ operator of the Goose Creek Quick Shop in French Village. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Flower (Dart) Graham;...

Marian Wilson

Marian Wilson

Nov 23, 2015

Marian Wilson, 90, of Park Hills, passed away Monday, November 23, 2015.  She was born Thursday, September 3, 1925 in Minimum, Missouri, to the late Millard and Madge (Reese) Sitton.  She married Robert L. Wilson on June 20, 1943. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church in Park Hills for over 60 years, and served as...

Mike Sutton

Mike Sutton

Nov 23, 2015

Mike Sutton, 59, of Park Hills, passed away Monday, November 23, 2015.  Mike was born Monday, May 14, 1956 in St. Louis, to Gilbert Kenneth “Curly” Sutton and Dorris (Reed) Crites. He was preceded in death by his father, Curly Sutton; step-father, JD Crites; son, Joshua Sutton. Mike is survived by his mother, Dorris Crites; daughters, Heather Anderson of Park...

Steven Joseph Turnbaugh

Steven Joseph Turnbaugh

Nov 20, 2015

Steven Joseph Turnbaugh, age 52, of St. Louis passed away November 20, 2015 at his residence. He was born August 2, 1963 in St. Francois County to the late George L. and Linda (Bennett) Turnbaugh. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Turnbaugh. Steven was a United States Navy Veteran. He was a volunteer for local and...

Virginia "Peaches" Halter

Virginia "Peaches" Halter

Nov 19, 2015

Virginia Halter, 80, of Belleview, passed away November 19, 2015 at Barnes Jewish, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born April 1, 1935 in Bismarck, to the late Acey John and Berdine (Williams) Moore. Virginia was known to many as “Peaches.”               She was preceded in death by her parents; son and daughter in-law, Stanley and Tammy Halter; three brothers,...

Audrey Boyd

Audrey Boyd

Nov 19, 2015

Mrs. Audrey P. Boyd, passed away Thursday morning, November 19, 2015, at the Garden View Care Center, in Chesterfield, MO., at the age of 95 years, 7 months & 21 days. Audrey was born March 28, 1920, in St. Francois County, MO., & was the daughter of Roy G. Pinkston and Myrtle E. 'Patterson' Pinkston. Also preceding in death were:...

Marilyn June Watts

Marilyn June Watts

Nov 18, 2015

Mrs. Marilyn June 'Gordon' Watts, of Colorado Springs, Colorado - formerly of Farmington, passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 18, 2015, in Colorado Springs. Marilyn was the daughter of Burl I. Gordon and Lura Amanda 'Hawn' Gordon, and born on February 21, 1939, in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Also preceding-in-death were 3 brothers - Lee Roy Gordon; Ray Gordon and Edward Gordon.

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Don Lee Smith, Sr.

Don Lee Smith, Sr.

Nov 16, 2015

Don Smith, 73, of Bonne Terre, passed away November 16, 2015 at Missouri Baptist in St. Louis. He was born August 23, 1942 to the late Don Howard Smith and Willmoth (Swain) Smith-Skaggs. Don enjoyed repairing things, farming, hunting and he especially enjoyed loving his grandchildren. He attended the Gospel Light Freewill Baptist Church in Bonne Terre. He was preceded...

Rebecca Labruyere

Rebecca Labruyere

Nov 16, 2015

Becky LaBruyere, 83, of Park Hills, passed away November 16, 2015, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 3, 1932, in Leadington, to the late Emmett Everette and Blanche (Hardy) Davis. Becky worked as the lead cook at Central High School for more than 30 years, and was a member of the Jehovah Witness in...

Jack D. Cade

Jack D. Cade

Nov 14, 2015

Mr. Jackie Dean "Jack" Cade, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015, in Farmington, at the age of 77 years, 4 months & 13 days. Jack was born on July 1, 1938, in Bertrand, MO., & was the son of George E. Cade & Pauline 'Richardson' Cade.

Jack was a US ARMY 'Special Forces' Green Beret/Airborne Veteran of the VietNam War,...

Jack Hahn

Jack Hahn

Nov 14, 2015

Aven Jackson "Jack" Hahn, III, entered Heaven Saturday, November 14, 2015, at his home in Doe Run because of his early acceptance to Jesus Christ as his savior.

He was the eldest son, born October 2, 1975, to the late Aven Jackson (A.J.) Hahn, Jr., and Katie Smith Hahn. He is also survived by his brother, Stephen Hahn, his faithful...

John H. Hardesty

John H. Hardesty

Nov 13, 2015

Mr. John H. Hardesty passed away Nov. 13, 2015, in West Columbia, Texas, at the age of 82 years, 5 months & 7 days. John was born June 6, 1933, in Irondale, Missouri, and was the son of Ellis Howard Hardesty and Nellie May 'Merrill' Hardesty. Also preceding were: his wife, Reathel June 'Mahurin' Hardesty (Aug. 12, 2011); granddaughter, Misty...

Ed Gibson

Ed Gibson

Nov 12, 2015

Ed Gibson, 76, of Desloge, passed away November 12, 2015 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born December 12, 1938, in Elvins, to the late Monte Gentry and Beatrice (Smith) Gibson. Ed retired from Chrysler and was a member of The Gospel Light Freewill Baptist Church, and UAW Local #136. He was...

Benjamin Paul Gainer

Benjamin Paul Gainer

Nov 12, 2015

God saw that you were getting weary so He did what He thought best, He came and stood beside you and whispered "Come and rest."

On Thursday, November 12, 2015, Benjamin Paul Gainer, age 57, fell asleep in the arms of the Lord. Ben was born in Bonne Terre, MO., on March 18, 1958. Ben was preceded in death by...

Joyce Mae (Harbison) Browers

Joyce Mae (Harbison) Browers

Nov 12, 2015

Joyce Mae Rosale (Harbison) Browers of Arcadia, Missouri passed away on November 12, 2015 at the age of 74 years. She was born on September 9, 1941 in Goodland, Missouri, the daughter of the late Elvie Eugene and Minnie Mae (Litton) Harbison. Joyce is survived by her children Angela and husband Ron Marler of Ironton, Ronald Helms of Ironton, Sherri...

Dorothy M. Smith

Dorothy M. Smith

Nov 8, 2015

Mrs. Dorothy M. 'Thomas' Smith passed away Sunday evening, November 8, 2015, at the Jefferson Mercy Hospital in Festus, Missouri, at the age of 87 years, 7 months & 25 days. Dorothy was born on March 13, 1928, in Esther, Missouri, and was the daughter of Harry R. Thomas & Selma Marie 'Meyer' Thomas. Also preceding-in-death were : her husband,...

Gerald "Jerry" Hale

Gerald "Jerry" Hale

Nov 8, 2015

Jerry Hale, 75, of Leadwood, passed away November 8, 2015, surrounded by loved ones at his home. He was born February 7, 1940, in Eminence, to the late Frank Hale and Pauline (French) Crabdree. Jerry was a member of the Frankclay Church of the Nazarene. He served his country in The United States Air Force. Jerry is survived by daughter,...

Janet Kitchell

Janet Kitchell

Nov 8, 2015

Janet Kitchell, age 72, of Park Hills passed away November 8, 2015 at National Health Care in Desloge. She was born May 1, 1943 in Desloge to the late Howard and Wilma (Sebastian) Stokes. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lindell Kitchell; one granddaughter, April Kitchell; two brothers, Larry Stokes and Ronnie Stokes. Janet was a...

Elsie M Zellner

Elsie M Zellner

Nov 7, 2015

Elsie M. Zellner, age 90, passed away Saturday November 7, 2015 at St. Joe Manor. She was born September 27, 1925 in Hazelton, Pennsylvania to the late Edward and Beatrice (Anthony) McAlarney. She was a member of the St. Anne Catholic Church. Elsie is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edmond Zellner and a son, Edmond A. Zellner; sister,...

Margaret Prier

Margaret Prier

Nov 7, 2015

Margaret Prier, 71, of Leadwood, passed away at Country Meadows Nursing home in Park Hills, November 7, 2015. She was born April 21, 1944 in Frankclay. She was a retired nurse who worked in the healthcare field for over 30 years, and taking care of others, gave her great joy. Margaret was an avid crafter, she loved writing poems, and...