Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Shirley Mae Toppins
Aug 12, 2015
Shirley Mae (Parton) Toppins passed away in her home on August 12, 2015 at the age of 78 years. She was born on May 25, 1937, the daughter of the late James and Wanda (McLeod) Parton. On May 29, 1954 she was united in marriage to Hollis "Ott" Toppins who preceded her in death on August 19, 2011. To this...
Helen Marie Miller
Aug 11, 2015
Mrs. Helen Marie 'Usey' Miller passed away at her residence on Tuesday morning, August 11, 2015, at the age of 88 years, 8 months & 5 days. Helen was born on December 6, 1926, in Biloxi, Mississippi, and was the daughter of Calvis Usey and Delia 'Oliver' Usey. Also preceding in death was a brother, Raymond Usey.
Helen was a...
Linda Fay Friese
Aug 11, 2015
Linda Friese, 75, of Park Hills, passed away August 11, 2015 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born in Bonne Terre on November 24, 1939, to the late Lee and Belvia (Jennings) Henson. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Alberta Wigger, Betty Huff, June Boyer, and Rob Morris, Darrell Morris, Dorothy Bommarito, and Leatress Maurice....
Leon Ray Burch
Aug 10, 2015
Leon Burch, 87, of Bismarck, passed away August 10, 2015, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born February 20, 1928 in Leadwood, to the late John Nicholas and Grace (McClain) Burch. Leon was a member of the Leadwood East Side Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty Jean (Montgomery) Burch; son, John Ray...
Jean Marilyn Logan
Aug 10, 2015
Mrs. Jean Marilyn 'Murphy' Logan passed away Monday afternoon, August 10, 2015, at Mercy Hospital, in St. Louis, at the age of 69 years, 1 month & 18 days. Jean was born on June 22, 1946, in Farmington, and was the daughter of the late Lehman Frederick Murphy and Mary Kate 'Sherlock' Murphy. Also preceding-in-death were: a sister, Jo Ann...
Jessie Virginia Ricketts
Aug 9, 2015
Jessie Virginia (West) Ricketts passed away at Meadowbrook Residential Care on August 9, 2015 at the age of 94 years. She was born on October 24, 1920, the daughter of the late Charles and Laura (Hughes) West. Jessie is survived by two children; John and wife Sheila Ricketts of Poplar Bluff, Missouri and Toni and husband Jim Erpenbach of Ironton,...
Gordon Womble
Aug 8, 2015
Gordon Womble, 64, of Bismarck, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015 at his home. He was born Friday, January 12, 1951 in Middlebrook to the late Robert and Beulah (Thomlinson) Womble-Regan. Gordon loved to hunt and fish. He liked watching baseball. He was a race fan racing some himself in the Sportsman class and had a reputation for being able...
Mike Martinez
Aug 8, 2015
Manuel "Mike" Martinez, 71, of Terre Du Lac passed away August 8, 2015 at his residence. He was born January 26, 1944 in Hatillo, Puerto Rico to the late Julio and Teofila (Galarza) Martinez. Mike was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in DeSoto. Mike is survived by his wife, Patricia (Nowicki) Martinez; children, Michael Martinez, Deborah Martinez, Erik...
Rose Imergoot
Aug 7, 2015
Mom Rose, 66, of Park Hills,passed away Friday, August 7, 2015 at her home. She was born Friday, November 19, 1948 to the late Victor and Leona (Taylor) Hood in Ste. Genevieve. Also preceding her in death are a daughter-in-law, Kristine Imergoot; grandson, Kyle Imergoot; and nine brothers and sisters. Mom Rose loved to play bingo and had a heart...
Hubert Earl Wilson
Aug 4, 2015
Mr. Hubert Earl Wilson passed away Tuesday morning, August 4, 2015, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center, in Farmington, at the age of 81 years, 7 months & 19 days. Hubert was born on December 15, 1933, in Leachville, Arkansas, and was the son of Robert Lee Wilson and Loma 'Gregory' Wilson. Also preceding in death were: 3 sisters - Opal...
Henrietta Marie Dye
Aug 3, 2015
Henrietta Dye, 86, of Farmington, passed away August 3, 2015, surrounded by loved ones. She was born July 27, 1929 in Irondale, to the late Henry William and Alma Irene (Pyatt) Roux. Henrietta was a former Eastern Star member and she enjoyed taking care of people and cooking, especially for her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents;...
Charlie Watkins
Aug 3, 2015
Charlie Watkins, 78, of Park Hills passed away Monday, August 3, 2015 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. He was born Wednesday, April 21, 1937 in Flat River to the late Virginia Watkins. Also preceding him in death is one grandson, Andrew Pope. He worked maintenance in the lead mining industry and he enjoyed camping, car shows, and traveling. Charlie is survived...
Frank M. Carducci
Aug 3, 2015
Frank Mario Carducci, 70, of Terre Du Lac passed away August 3, 2015 at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. He was born June 16, 1945 in St. Louis to the late Frank and Marie (Vaccaro) Carducci. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Carole Ann Carducci - Bertke. Frank served his...
William "Bill" Brown
Aug 1, 2015
William Joe Brown of Ironton, MO passed away August 1, 2015 in Festus, Missouri at the age of 82 years. He was born October 23, 1932 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri the son of the late Russell and Golda Elizabeth (Rhodes) Brown. On August 2, 2005 he was united in marriage to Ivy Darullo who survives. In addition to his wife,...
Michael Douglas Grayson
Aug 1, 2015
Michael Douglas Grayson, 60, of Desloge passed away August 1, 2015 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. He was born July 22, 1955 in Bonne Terre. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Douglas Grayson. Michael was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was active with the Boy Scouts Organization...
Walter Scott Denny
Jul 31, 2015
Walter Denny, 85, of Desloge, passed away July 31, 2015 at NHC in Desloge. He was born April 21, 1930 in Fort Scott, Kansas to the late Joseph Suttle and Anna Mae (Farris) Denny. Walter was a member of the Church of Christ in Potosi. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Vera Spurlock; second wife, Shirley...
Irene Rawlins
Jul 28, 2015
Irene (Lee) Rawlins, 99, of Bismarck, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at her residence. She was born December 12, 1915 in Hogan, to the late Lon Mayburn and Elsie (Pinkley) Lee. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Rawlins; daughter, Elsie Charlene Carlson; sister, Beulah Meyers, and brother, Theodore Lee. Irene is survived by her four...
Margerethe Braning
Jul 27, 2015
Margerethe "Margie" Braning, 79, of Bonne Terre passed away July 27, 2015 at her residence. She was born June 20, 1936 to Viktor and Theresia (Gotschy) Lindner in Karlsbad, Germany. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Anny Homberg and Maria Weck. Margie is survived by her companion of 30 years, Larry Jones; children, Mike (Mary) Braning, Maria...
John Joseph Hill
Jul 24, 2015
John Joseph Hill, 63, of Pevely passed away July 24, 2015 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was born October 27, 1951 in Greenville, IL. He was preceded in death by his father, Claude Hill. John was a member of the Teamsters Local # 688. He is survived by his wife, Myra (McBride) Hill; children, Jennifer (Greg) Althardt, John (Enriqueta "Ketta")...
Ginger Darlene Laird
Jul 24, 2015
Ginger Darlene (Lashley) Laird passed away at home on July 24, 2015 at the age of 71 years. She was born on June 22, 1944, the daughter of the late Frederick and Gladys (Hooper) Lashley. On January 7, 1972 she was united in marriage to Donald Ray "Duck" Laird Sr. To this union two children were born; Donald Laird Jr....
