Obituaries

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

Dorothy Jean Hausmann

Dorothy Jean Hausmann

Aug 20, 2009

Mrs. Dorothy Jean Hausmann passed away early Thursday morning, August 20, 2009, at her Bonne Terre residence, at the age of 77 years, 1 month & 23 days. Dorothy was born June 27, 1932, in Green County, Illinois, to the late Elmer Sipes & Virginia 'Ruthledge' Sipes. Dorothy is preceded-in-death by: her husband, John Hausmann and two brothers, Howard Sipes...

Edgar Propst

Edgar Propst

Aug 19, 2009

Mr. Charles Edgar Propst passed away early Wednesday evening, August 19, 2009, at the age of 88 years, 7 months & 4 days. Charles was born on January 15, 1921, in Sabula, Missouri, to Charles & Grace 'Pannebacker' Propst. Also preceding-in-death were: a daughter, Patricia Faye Saladin (1983); and 2 Brothers - Thurman & Elmer Propst.

Edgar was a US...

Robert Wayne Loring

Robert Wayne Loring

Aug 18, 2009

Mr. Robert Wayne "Rob" Loring passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2009, at his rural Farmington residence, at the age of 61 years & 21 days. Robert was born on July 27, 1948, in Moline, Illinois, & was the son of Robert W. & Doris 'Piester' Loring. Also preceding-in-death was 1 brother, Ken Loring.

Rob was a US ARMY & Army...

Mary F. Huitt

Mary F. Huitt

Aug 16, 2009

Mrs. Mary F. Huitt passed away Sunday afternoon, August 16, 2009, in Farmington, at the age of 69 years, 2 months & 1 day. Mary was born on June 15, 1940, in St. Louis, and was the daughter of George Henry Huelsmann and Lucille Mary 'Portell' Huelsmann Strickland.

Mary was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Farmington.

Survivors...

Byron Fred Adolph

Byron Fred Adolph

Aug 15, 2009

Mr. Byron Fred Adolph passed away early Saturday morning, August 15, 2009, at Camelot Nursing Center, in Farmington, at the age of 82 years, 4 months & 29 days. Byron was born March 16, 1927, in Festus, MO., and was the son of Fred J. Adolph and Ethel S. 'Hale' Adolph. Also preceding-in-death were: 1 Sister, in-infancy & 1 Brother,...

Nadine Ayers

Nadine Ayers

Aug 15, 2009

Mrs. Frances Nadine 'Johnson' Ayers passed away late Saturday night, August 15, 2009, at her Farmington Presbyterian Manor residence at the age of 83 years, 3 months & 11 days. Frances was born May 4, 1926, in Raven Springs, Arkansas, to Reuel Johnson and Bernice 'Green' Johnson. Also preceding in death were: 1 Sister, Mildred Cunningham; 4 Brothers: Douglas Johnson,...

Alma Dean Cleve

Alma Dean Cleve

Aug 13, 2009

Mrs. Alma Dean 'Boswell' Cleve passed away Thursday evening, August 13, 2009, at Parkland Heath Center, South, in Farmington, at the age of 85 years, 2 months & 21 days. Alma Dean was born on May 22, 1924, in Doe Run, MO, and was the daughter of Evault Marion Boswell & Lucille Lee 'Lemley' Boswell. Also preceding in death was...

Baby Ava Nicole Yates

Baby Ava Nicole Yates

Aug 5, 2009

Baby Ava Nicole Yates was stillborn early Wednesday morning, August 5, 2009, at Parkland Health Center, South, in Farmington.

Survivors include: her parents, Aaron Ross Yates and Melissa Lea 'Vaughn' Yates, of Farmington; Grandparents: Phil Vaughn, of Farmington; Ann Vaughn, of DeSoto; Wallace & Mona Yates, of Farmington. Great-Grandparents: Bonnie Vaughn, of Ironton; Paul & Alice Adams, of DeSoto; Sarah...

Robert Morrison Smith

Robert Morrison Smith

Aug 5, 2009

Mr. Robert Morrison Smith passed away early Wednesday evening, August 5, 2009, at the Alexian Brothers Lansdowne Village, in St. Louis, at the age of 84 years & 17 days. Robert was born on July 18, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan, and was the son of Milford A. Smith and Grace Catherine 'Morrison' Smith. Robert was a Credit Manager at The...

Eva Elizabeth Lauser

Eva Elizabeth Lauser

Aug 5, 2009

Mrs. Eva Elizabeth Lauser passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 5, 2009, at Barnes Hospital, in St. Louis, MO., at the age of 91 years, 2 months & 12 days. Eva was born on May 23, 1918, in Morning Sun, Iowa, and was the daughter of Ira G. Kerr & Caroline 'Hank' Kerr. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Gerald F. Lauser...

Velva Lee Moore

Velva Lee Moore

Jul 30, 2009

Mrs. Velva Lee 'Stratton' Moore passed away early Thursday morning, July 30, 2009, at Community Manor, in Farmington, at the age of 78 years, 8 months & 10 days. Velva was born November 20, 1930, in Centralia, Illinois, and was the daughter of Elmus Lee Stratton and Dorothea Oral 'Peacock' Stratton.

Velva formerly worked as a Supervisor at Western Electric...

Clayton Osman

Clayton Osman

Jul 30, 2009

Mr. Arthur Clayton Osman was born on April 4, 1919, to Arthur Osman and Martha Ann Bruce Osman, in Piggott, Arkansas. In the 1930's the family relocated to Flat River, Missouri, where Clayton graduated from Flat River High School. He continued professional studies at Flat River Junior College and Michigan State University.

He began a forty-four year career with Missouri...

Hester L. Berry

Hester L. Berry

Jul 11, 2009

Mrs. Hester L. Berry went to sleep in the arms of Jesus on Saturday morning, July 11, 2009, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, Farmington, at the age of 91 years, 2 months & 23 days. Hester was born April 18, 1918, in Campbell, MO., and was the daughter of James T. O'Barr & Nora Jane 'Davis' O'Barr.

Hester was...

James Douglas Campbell

James Douglas Campbell

Jul 2, 2009

Mr. James Douglas Campbell passed away Thursday, July 2, 2009, at St. John's Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. James was born on August 1, 1961, in Bloomington, Illinois, to Donald & Eunice Campbell. He was preceded-in-death by his father, Donald, and his Grandmother, Iva Bennett.

Survivors Include: his Son, Christian Campbell, of Farmington; his Mother, Eunice Campbell, of Iowa; 2...

Brian D. Heberlie

Brian D. Heberlie

Jun 25, 2009

Mr. Brian D. Heberlie passed away Thursday afternoon, June 25, 2009, in Ste. Genevieve County at the age of 33 years, 2 months & 25 days. Brian was born on March 31, 1976, in Farmington. Preceding-In-Death were: his Grandparents - Herman Heberlie; Ralph & Hilda Vogt.

Brian enjoyed Hunting; Fishing & Farming.

Survivors Include : his parents, Clinton & Mary...

Anna Marie Parker

Anna Marie Parker

Jun 17, 2009

Anna Marie (Brockes) Parker 54 of Fredericktown, passed away Friday, November 4, 2011. She was born March 9, 1957 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her mother, Hilda V. (Maples) Brockes; and one sister Deborah (Brockes) Barton. Anna is survived by her husband, Randall E. Parker; Father, Samuel H. Brockes; one son, Samuel (Melissa) Brockes; two...

Helen Berniece Schaper

Helen Berniece Schaper

Jun 10, 2009

Helen Berniece 'Blackwood' Schaper, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at her Camelot Nursing Center residence, in Farmington, at the age of 84 years, 5 months & 13 days. Helen was born in Claremore, Oklahoma, on December 27, 1924, & was the daughter of Walter Blackwood and Edna L. 'Wix' Blackwood Keller. Also preceding-in-death was her StepDad, Peter...

Audrey A. Buckner

Audrey A. Buckner

May 12, 2009

Mrs. Audrey A. Buckner, formerly of Desloge, passed away Tuesday morning, May 12, 2009, at her Farmington Presbyterian Manor residence at the age of 88 years, 7 months & 2 days. Audrey was born on Oct. 10, 1920, in Fredericktown, MO., & was the daughter of J. Frank King and Mary Ellen 'Wilson' King. Also preceding in death was her...

Alma Mae Gedge

Alma Mae Gedge

May 5, 2009

Mrs. Alma Mae Gedge passed away early Tuesday morning, May 5, 2009, at Parkland Health Center, Farmington, at the age of 80 years, 5 months & 15 days. Alma was born Nov. 20, 1928, in Fredericktown, MO., & was the daughter of Thomas P. & Mary Agnes 'McGee' Tinnin. Also preceding were: 4 Sisters: Virginia; Lorene; Mildred & Mary. 4...

Connie Lee 'Dugal' Caringer

Connie Lee 'Dugal' Caringer

Apr 26, 2009

Mrs. Connie Lee 'Dugal' Caringer, 74, of Poplar Bluff, MO., died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at her home. Mrs. Caringer was born April 17, 1935, in Farmington, MO.

She was a member of First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. She volunteered at Lucy Lee Hospital for 20 years and also managed the gift shop there. She also volunteered at...