Obituaries

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

Mary Ellen Abernathy

Mary Ellen Abernathy

Nov 19, 2010

Mrs. Mary Ellen 'Smith' Abernathy passed away Friday morning, November 19, 2010, at the Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 80 years, 3 months & 5 days. Mary was born on August 14, 1930, in Farmington, and was the daughter of Leonard William Smith and Myrtle Ellen 'Cox' Smith. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Gervis...

Edward L. Hart

Edward L. Hart

Nov 16, 2010

EDWARD L. HARTEdward Lawrence Hart, age 82, of Desloge, Missouri passed away November 16, 2010 at NHC HealthCare in Desloge, Missouri. He was born November 25, 1927 in Iron County, Missouri.Edward is preceded by his parents, Holly and Sadie (Childers) Hart; son, Kenny Hart; three brothers, Leonard Clark, Bill Hart, and Joe Hart; sister, Margaret Porter.He is survived by his...

Woodrow Woodie Hill

Woodrow Woodie Hill

Nov 11, 2010

Woodrow (Woodie) Hill, age 91, passed away on November 11, 2010. Woodie was born on September 27, 1919 in Bonne Terre, Missouri to the late Commodore Perry and Lydia Hill. One of seven children, he grew up with three brothers, Eugene, Commodore Perry, Jr., and Lloyd James; and with three sisters, Nellie, Nadine, and Berdine. Woodie graduated from Bonne Terre...

Frank Carducci

Frank Carducci

Nov 11, 2010

Frank Carducci, 93, of Bonne Terre passed away November 11, 2010 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. He was born September 17, 1917 in St. Louis. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre, Mineral Area Elks Lodge #2583 and the Samaritan Masonic Lodge #424.He was preceded in death by his parents, Mario and Caroline (Insalaco) Carducci;...

Leslia Raye Ayers

Leslia Raye Ayers

Nov 6, 2010

Mrs. Leslia Raye Ayers passed away Saturday evening, November 6, 2010, at Parkland Health Center, South, in Farmington, at the age of 65 years, 9 months & 21 days. Leslia was born on June 15, 1945, in Farmington, and was the daughter of Leslie Clayton Mecey and Minnie Ruth 'Sides' Mecey. Also preceding-in-death is a brother, Leslie Howard "Bud" Mecey.

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Norma 'Green' Patience Johnson

Norma 'Green' Patience Johnson

Nov 4, 2010

Mrs. Norma Patience 'Green' Johnson passed away Thursday afternoon, November 4, 2010, at her Delmar Gardens of O'Fallon, MO., residence at the age of 85 years, 6 months & 2 days. Norma was born on May 2, 1925, and was the daughter of Charles Clair Green and Sally Jane 'Mills' Green. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Raymond Allen Johnson (Jan....

Paul "Sonny" Bert Smith

Paul "Sonny" Bert Smith

Nov 3, 2010

Mr. Paul Bert "Sonny" Smith, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at his Doe residence at the age of 73 years, 10 months & 2 days. Paul was born on December 31, 1936, in Bonne Terre, Missouri to Paul M. Smith & Birdie 'Pinkston' Smith. "Sonny" was raised by his Aunt & Uncle, Jesse & Myrtle 'Smith' Turley. Also preceding-in-death...

Shirley Ramsey

Shirley Ramsey

Oct 31, 2010

Shirley Ramsey, 73, of Desloge passed away October 31, 2010, at her residence. She was born March 4, 1937, in Potosi, Mo., to the late Aloys Beuke and Emma (Miller) Beuke. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, John Ramsey, sister Mary Runion, brother Glen Beuke and brother-in-law David Runion.She is survived by four sisters, Marcella Runion and...

Shirley J. Conway

Shirley J. Conway

Oct 31, 2010

Shirley Jean Conway, 82, of DeSoto, passed away Oct. 31, 2010 at the Hillcrest Care Center. She was born July 8, 1928 in Bonne Terre. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Velma (Govero) Mabery; her husband, Tony Conway; son, Ray Lee Conway; brothers, Virgil, Bural, Roland and Melvin Mabery; sisters, Juanita Bradshaw, Norma Lee Politte; son-in-law,...

Dion Watson Sr.

Dion Watson Sr.

Oct 29, 2010

Dion Watson Sr., 43, of Festus passed away October 29,2010 at St. John's Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis, MO.He was born October 3, 1967 in Farmington, son of Elbert Watson and Carolyn (Gremar) Watson. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Watson and Elbert Lee Watson Jr., nephew Ricky Watson, and grandparents Tom and Elsie Wilkinson, and...

Rhonda L. Inman

Rhonda L. Inman

Oct 27, 2010

Rhonda Lee (Byington) Inman, 81, of Bismarck, Missouri, passed away on October 27, 2010, at her residence. She was born on June 15, 1929, near Elvins, MO, the daughter of the late Fred C. Byington and Mabel (Elders) Byington. She was also preceded by her husband, William E. Inman and one brother, Raymond L. Byington.She was a homemaker and a...

Virginia Lee Cramp

Virginia Lee Cramp

Oct 26, 2010

Virginia Lee Cramp was called to her heavenly home on October 26, 2010. Jenny was born February 21, 1924 in Esther, Missouri to Essie and Lee House who preceded her in death.She married her beloved husband, David Cramp, June 1, 1942 who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy Coffman; brothers, Lindell House...

Alice Lindsey

Alice Lindsey

Oct 25, 2010

Alice Mae Lindsey, 73, went to be with our lord at 6:35 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, at Blu-Fountain Nursing Home in Godfrey.She was born June 30, 1937 in Bonne Terre, Mo., to William T. (Boots) Blankenship and Lorraine Lalumondier, who both preceded her in death.She married Keith W. Lindsey on Oct. 7, 1954. He proceeded her in death.She is...

Mary Trammell

Mary Trammell

Oct 25, 2010

Mary J. Trammell, 83, of Bonne Terre passed away October 25, 2010 at St. Joe Manor. She was born July 4, 1927 in Gulfport, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar M. and Ellen (Lane) Borders. She is survived by several nieces and nephews of the state of Louisiana and her loving friends and staff at St....

Betty E. Forrester

Betty E. Forrester

Oct 22, 2010

Betty Elizabeth Forrester, age 75, of Leadwood, passed away October 22, 2010 at her residence.She was born Dec 11, 1934 in Desloge, a daughter of the late Grover and Bette (McFarland) Walsh. Mrs. Forrester was preceded in death by her husband Carroll Ray Forrester; son Matthew Forrester; five brothers, Berlin, Skip, Junior, Jerry, and Leslie Walsh; and two sisters, Juanita...

Kenneth Gene Mauk

Kenneth Gene Mauk

Oct 21, 2010

Mr. Kenneth Gene Mauk passed away Thursday evening, October 21, 2010, at Camelot Nursing Center, Farmington, at the age of 74 years, 7 months & 22 days. Kenneth was born on February 29, 1936, in Salem, Missouri, and was the son of Arvil Mauk and Laura 'Medlock' Mauk.

Kenneth was a US ARMY Veteran, and a retired Electrical Engineer for...

Brenda S. Cox

Brenda S. Cox

Oct 21, 2010

Brenda Sue Cox departed this life surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at her residence having reached the age of 58. She was born February 4, 1952 in Bonne Terre, Missouri, a daughter of the late Melvin Jarvis and survived by her mother, Marple Jarvis of Stoney Point, MO.Brenda was united in marriage to Dyer Edward Cox...

Dorothy Jane White

Dorothy Jane White

Oct 20, 2010

Dorothy Jane White, 87, of Terre Du Lac passed away October 20, 2010 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center in Farmington. She was born January 5, 1923 in St. Louis, MO to the late Walter and Rose (Hocker) Roeth. She was also preceded in death by her husband Lloyd White, and her brother Walter Roeth Jr.She was a member of...

Dennis D. Cox

Dennis D. Cox

Oct 20, 2010

Dennis Dale Cox, age 69, of Farmington, Missouri passed away October 20, 2010 at his residence. He was born March 23, 1941 at Leadwood, Missouri.He was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church in Bonne Terre; Mineral Area Community Elks 2583; St. Francois County Democratic Club. He enjoyed his horses and participated in area trail rides, also enjoyed motorcycle...

Richard E. Welch

Richard E. Welch

Oct 20, 2010

Richard Earl Welch, 51, of Goose Creek passed away October 20, 2010. He was born September 26, 1959 in Crystal City. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Edward and Verna Mae (Derickson) Welch.Richard is survived by his wife Angela (Dunlap) Welch; three sons, Nick, Zach and Trevor Welch ; brother, Charles Welch and wife Lisa; two sisters,...