Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Truman L. Smith
Feb 17, 2011
Truman Lee Smith, age 40, of Irondale, Missouri passed away February 17, 2011. He was born August 14, 1970 in St. Louis, Missouri to Truman and Jeanette (Nickelson) Smith. He is survived by his parents Truman and Jeanette Smith, two sons, Dustin and Dakota Smith, one daughter, Autumn Smith, three step-children, Josh, Trysten, and Heaven Hopkins, three grandchildren, one sister,...
Helen V. Manser
Feb 16, 2011
Helen V. Manser, 89, of Bonne Terre passed away February 16, 2011 at her residence. She was born November 24, 1921 in St. Louis. She was the oldest charter member of East Bonne Terre Second Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Firmon E. and Edith (Crane) Weiler; husband, Doss Edward Manser; daughter, Marilyn "Sissy" Black; four...
Selma Ruth Thurman
Feb 12, 2011
Selma Ruth (Greene) Thurman, 85, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away February 12, 2011 at Norton Suburban Hospital in Louisville, KY.She was born October 21, 1925 in Bonne Terre, Missouri, to Fred B. Greene and Amelia (Meyer) Greene. She was married to Darwood W. Thurman on May 31, 1947.She was formerly a member of Esther Baptist Church in Esther, Missouri, and...
Robin L. Shoemake
Feb 12, 2011
Robin L. ShoemakeRobin L. Shoemake, 52, of Park Hills, Missouri, passed away February 12, 2011 at her residence. She was born February 16, 1958, in St. Charles, Missouri to parents Lee R. Young and Laura (Sherry ) Young.Robin received a number of employee rewards in recognition for service and spirit. She was a member of True Life Family Church.She was...
Roy L. Yowell
Feb 9, 2011
Roy Lee Yowell, 81, of Rolla, formerly of Leadwood passed away February 9, 2011 at Phelps County Regional Medical Center. He was born August 6, 1929 in Newburg, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lindsey and Catherine (Sisco) Yowell; wife, Betty (Penberthy) Yowell; six brothers; two sisters. Roy is survived by two daughters and one step-son, John...
Norma "Mutsie" Greif
Feb 9, 2011
'View Video Tribute'Mrs. Norma "Mutsie" Jean 'Welker' Greif passed away Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011, in Farmington, at the age of 73 years, 1 month and 8 days. Norma was born Jan. 1, 1938, in Perryville, MO., & was the daughter of Glenton Welker and Elizabeth 'Macke' Welker. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Robert Eugene Greif, Sr., (1987); 3 Sisters: Myrna...
Margaret L. Cox
Feb 9, 2011
Margaret Lucille Cox, age 88, of Desloge, formerly of Leadwood, passed away February 9, 2011 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center in Farmington, Missouri. She was born April 18, 1922 in Belgrade, Missouri. She was the oldest of eleven children.She was a member of the Leadwood First Baptist Church.She was preceded by her parents, Frank and Grace (Gillam) Tedder; husband,...
Alma M. Nickles
Feb 4, 2011
Alma May Nickles, 94 of Bonne Terre passed away February 04, 2011 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. She was born on February 16, 1916 in Mine La Motte, Missouri. She was a past member of Pond Creek Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Rachel (Sutton) Burnia; one son, Carl Leroy Nickles; one brother;...
Juanita G. Graves
Feb 3, 2011
Juanita Glenn Graves, 83, of Bonne Terre passed away February 3, 2011 at Country Meadows. She was born September 11, 1927 in Bonne Terre. She was a member of the Bonne Terre Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents, Damon and Glenn (Murry) Richardson; husband, Everett Graves; son, Gary Everett Graves; grandson, Damon Graves; sister, Norma...
Billy D. Goad
Feb 1, 2011
Billy Don Goad, age 80, of Bonne Terre passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at St. Joe Manor. He was born November 25, 1930 in Leadwood, Missouri to the late Clyde Bliss and Gladys (Reed) Goad. He was preceded in death by wife Betty Jane (Lee); one brother Clyde Goad and three sisters, Toledo Joplin, Norma Knoll, and Natalie Simpson.He...
Orene V. Scott
Feb 1, 2011
Orene (Lee) Powell-Scott, age 94, of Bonne Terre passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at her daughters home. She was born April 20, 1916 in Bonne Terre to the late Thomas Jefferson and Mary Ann (Williams) Lee. She was preceded in death by five sisters, Eva (Lee) Long, Gertrude (Lee) Graves, Ollie (Lee) McGlaughin, Myrtle (Lee) House and Leona (Lee)...
Mary Frances Johnson
Jan 30, 2011
'View Video Tribute'Mrs. Mary Frances Johnson passed away Sunday afternoon, January 30, 2011, at her Farmington Presbyterian Manor residence at the age of 80 years, 6 months & 4 days. Mary was born on July 26, 1930, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and was the daughter of John Charles Bullock and Delores 'Jones' Bullock Robertson. Mary was preceded in death by...
Ruth L. Williams
Jan 27, 2011
Mrs. Ruth L. Williams passed away Thursday morning, Jan. 27, 2011, at her Centertown, MO., residence at the age of 76 years, 8 months & 19 days. Ruth was born May 8, 1934, in Independence, CA., and was the daughter of Irvin Wilder and Nellie 'Lydston' Wilder. Ruth was united in marriage to Emmett Williams on March 14, 1959, in...
William E. Compton Sr.
Jan 27, 2011
William E. "Bill" Compton Sr. age 84, of Desloge, Missouri passed away January 27, 2011 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center in Farmington, MO. He was born June 6, 1926 in Desloge, Missouri.Bill was a member of the Desloge United Methodist Church; lifetime member of the Desloge VFW Post 2426; and had served in the U.S. Army in the 71st...
Annetta F. Bess
Jan 24, 2011
Annetta F. Bess age 63 of Mineral Point passed away January 24, 2011 at Washington County Hospital. She was born in Poplar Bluff to Willadean and Waymon Pankey.Survived by husband William Bess; Children James (Crystal) Cantrell, Corey Bess, and Billi Jo Cureton; Grandchildren Brooke and Meranda Cureton; Sister Beulah Ann Storie.Memorial Service will be held Wednesday January 26, 2011 at...
Paul Weible
Jan 23, 2011
PAUL WEIBLEMarcus Edward Paul Weible, age 93, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 23, 2011. He was born on June 25, 1917, in Bonne Terre, Missouri. He was the son of the late Clarence E. and Victoria Weible. Paul was the husband of Jewell Weible who passed away in 1985.In addition to his parents and wife,...
Zeno L. Carrow
Jan 20, 2011
Zeno Linn Carrow, 78, of Bonne Terre passed away January 20, 2011. He was born June 8, 1932 in Bonne Terre. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean War, employed 11 years with the Ambulance District, long time employee of the City of...
Katie M. Miller
Jan 20, 2011
Katie Mae Miller, 92 of Bonne Terre passed away January 20, 2011 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born February 26, 1918 in Bonne Terre. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church. She was an avid gardener, quilter and loved the outdoors. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Margaret Skaggs; husband, Ellis...
Jerry Chip Barton
Jan 20, 2011
Jerry "Chip" Barton, age 61, of Frankclay, Missouri passed away January 20, 2011 at his residence.He was born February 21, 1949 in Bonne Terre, Missouri.Jerry was the founder of Clean Stream Group 3550; former president of Big River Water Shed Group; a member of Leadwood First Church of God; past member of Leadwood Fire Department and member of the Leadwood...
Micheal G. Forshee
Jan 20, 2011
Micheal G. Forshee, age 56, of Kansas City, formerly of Leadwood, passed away January 20, 2011 at North Kansas City Hospital. He was born October 19, 1954 in Bonne Terre, Missouri.Micheal was loved by all that knew and met him. He was the ultimate love, father, and friend.Micheal is survived by his wife, Midge Forshee; two sons, Christopher Forshee and...
