Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Fred H. Smith
Nov 6, 2015
Mr. Frederick H. Smith, of Farmington, passed away Friday afternoon, November 6, 2015, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, in St. Louis County, MO., at the age of 83 years, 1 month & 18 days. Fred was born on September 18, 1932, in University City, MO., & was the son of Stanley F. Smith and Alma M. 'Reinhardt' Smith. Also preceding-in-death was...
James Ray Steinmetz
Nov 5, 2015
Jimmy Steinmetz, 51, of Desloge, passed away November 5, 2015. He was born on March 7, 1964 in Bonne Terre to the late Harold Paul and Naomi Ruth (Ames) Steinmetz. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister-in-law Debbie Steinmetz. Jimmy was a carpenter and loved his family. He was an avid Nascar fan and...
Jeffery Peterson
Nov 5, 2015
Jeffery Peterson, 54, of Bismarck, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015 as a result of a car accident. He volunteered at the local food pantries, was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, and served his country in The United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his father, Jim Peterson. Jeffery is survived by his mother, Sandra (Talley) Melter...
Randolph Bradley
Nov 4, 2015
Randy Bradley, 77, of Leadwood, passed away November 4, 2015, at his residence. He was born April 30, 1938 in Leadwood, to the late Damon and Ruby (Brannam) Bradley. Randy was a member of IUOE Local 513. He was preceded in death by parents; and one brother, Reggie Bradley. Randy is survived by four children, Randy Bradley, Rhonda Peacock, Rina...
Marilyn Rosalie Bannister
Nov 2, 2015
Marilyn Bannister, 75, of Desloge, passed away November 2, 2015 at Southbrook Nursing Facility in Farmington. She was born October 15, 1940, in Ste. Genevieve County, to the late Bradford and Hilda (Thurman) Yawberry. Marilyn was a member of Parkview Freewill Baptist Church, Beta Sigma Phi for 40 years and previous City Clerk for the City of Desloge. She held...
June Blankenship
Nov 1, 2015
Minerva "June" Blankenship of Middlebrook, Missouri passed away November 1, 2015 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 75 years. She was born April 9, 1940 in St. Louis, Missouri the daughter of the late Lee Jacob and Ethel Ellen (Womble) Montgomery. June is the mother of six children; William "Kevin" Neel and Robert Hudson Neel who preceded her...
Larry Gould, Sr.
Nov 1, 2015
Larry Gould, Sr., 67, of Park Hills, passed away November 1, 2015 at Jefferson Mercy in Festus. He was born November 23, 1947, to the late Harry Linnenbom and Patricia (Hammond) Grogan. Larry graduated from Valle Catholic High School and served his country in The United States Air Force. He was a previous member of Flat River Volunteer Fire Department,...
Emma Freeman
Oct 29, 2015
Emma Freeman, 88, of Park Hills, passed away October 29, 2015 at her daughters' home in Fredericktown. She was born October 10, 1927 to the late Lacey Lee and Lula May (Butler) Brewer of Poplar Bluff. On May 2, 1946 she was united in marriage to Leslie Evert Freeman, whom precedes her in death. She was a house wife and...
Judy Mayo
Oct 29, 2015
Judy Mayo, 74, of Ironton, passed away October 29, 2015 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington, surrounded by her family. She was born January 22, 1941, in Ironton, to the late Carson Otto and Agnes Pauline (Queen) Smith. Judith was employed at First Bank in Bismarck for over 27 years, retiring as Branch Manager. She gave art lessons and was...
Karen Mendenhall
Oct 29, 2015
Karen Lynne Mendenhall, 54 of Potosi passed away October 29, 2015 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. She was born on August 06, 1961 in Jasper, Tennessee to the late Robert Joseph and Laura Alice (Tant) AuBuchon. Karen was an EMT employed with Washington County Ambulance District for the last 4 years and prior to that she was a pharmacy technician with...
Irene Loretta Thurman
Oct 28, 2015
Irene Thurman, 90, of Bonne Terre, passed away October 28, 2015, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. She was born August 27, 1925, in St. Louis, to the late John and Elizabeth (Conway) Woodruff. Irene was a member of the Centenary Methodist Church in Bonne Terre and a longtime supporter of New Beginnings Greif and Loss Support Group. She...
Gene Blackwell
Oct 28, 2015
Sylvester Eugene "Gene" Blackwell, 84 of Bonne Terre passed away October 28, 2015 at Baisch Nursing Center in DeSoto. He was born February 5, 1931 in Stoney Point to the late James Sylvester and Florence (Glore) Blackwell. Gene had recently retired from his lifelong craft of carpentry. He was a member of the Pleasant View Assembly of God. In addition...
Isla Renee Zellner
Oct 27, 2015
Baby Isla Renee Zellner was born and passed away October 27, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. She was preceded in death by one brother, Angelo Santino Zellner; great-grandparents, Connie L. Hulsey and Edmond and Elsie Zellner. Isla is survived by her mother, Paige Zellner; grandmother, Jill Zellner; uncles, Liam Zellner and Jacob Zellner; great-grandfather, Charles H. Thompson; great...
William Driemeier Bollinger
Oct 27, 2015
William "Bill" Bollinger, 49, of New Orleans, Louisiana, formerly of Farmington, passed away October 27, 2015 in Louisiana. He was born April 14, 1966. Bill never met a stranger as he enjoyed all people, He refused the word CAN'T as he considered it a bad word. He enjoyed all sports, and enjoyed Fantasy Football. He was preceded in death by...
Shirley Colleen Turner
Oct 26, 2015
Shirley Turner, 80, of Park Hills, passed away October 26, 2015 at Country Meadows in Park Hills. She was born July 17, 1935, in Elvins, to the late Charles Frederick and Amanda Jane (Murray) Chapman. She was preceded in death by one son, Paul Johnson; five sisters, Rose Ervin, Pearl Rogers, Loraine Chapman, Jeanette Chapman and Inez Eaton; three brothers,...
Jacob Stewart
Oct 24, 2015
Jacob Ryan Stewart, age 30, of Bonne Terre passed away October 24, 2015. He was born April 3, 1985 in St. Louis. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary Jane Stewart. Jacob served in the U.S. Army, he was an Iraq war veteran. He worked as an independent electrician. Jacob is survived by his wife, Kelly Stewart; parents...
Dale Geren
Oct 22, 2015
Ora "Dale" Geren, 80, of Terre Du Lac passed away October 22, 2015. He was born January 15, 1935 in Defiance, Ohio. Dale was known as an avid golfer and loved spending his time on the golf course. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Faye (Baker) Geren; brother, Kenneth Geren; sister, Ruby Schmidt; step-grandson, Michael Sizemore....
Willard Medford Rider
Oct 22, 2015
Willard Rider, 86, of Festus, passed away October 22, 2015 at home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born November 23, 1928 in Desloge, to the late Rev. John and Mattie Lucinda (Jones) Rider. Willard was a member of Desloge First Church of God. He was retired from Chrysler and loved hunting and fishing in his spare time. He...
Walter B. Griffith
Oct 21, 2015
Walter B. Griffith, 84 of Alton, formally from Farmington, passed away October 21, 2015, at Mountain View Nursing Home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on September 18, 1931 in Perryville Arkansas, to the late Oscar and Elsa (Moore) Griffith. Walter served his country in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954 and later married Sally...
Rosalie Anne Stegall
Oct 20, 2015
Rosalie Anne Stegall, 86, of Desloge, passed away October 20, 2015 at Presbyterian Manor. She was born February 23, 1929 in Bonne Terre to the late Claude and Reva (Radle) Mabery. Rosalie was known as a very compassionate caregiver. In addition to her parents, Rosalie was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Jack Stegall; brother, Wayne Mabery;...
