Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Betty Jane Barton
Jun 8, 2015
Betty Barton, 75, of Farmington, passed away June 8, 2015, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born February 17, 1940 in Potosi, to the late Walter Edward and Tina (Foster) Politte. Betty was employed by Integrated Health Services. She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Linda Penrose; son Brian Barton; sister, Shirley Whitehouse; two brothers,...
David Eric Cunningham
Jun 2, 2015
Mr. David Eric Cunningham passed away late Tuesday night, June 2, 2015, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis County, MO., at the age of 56 years, 7 months & 8 days. David was born on October 24, 1958, and was the son of Roy C. Cunningham and Frances Louise 'Frix' Cunningham. Also preceding-in-death was a sister, Amie L. Cunningham (Jan....
Betty Lee Leirer
Jun 2, 2015
Betty Leirer, 85 of Desloge, passed away June 2, 2015, surrounded by her loved ones, at Country Meadows, in Park Hills. She was born September 14, 1929 in Sikeston, to the late Asa Franklin and Opal Irene (Shaver) Edwards. Betty retired from teaching after 28 years, in the Lindbergh School District, and she was a member of First Baptist Church...
Marion Marie Franklin
Jun 2, 2015
Mrs. Marion Marie "Mary" Franklin passed away Tuesday morning, June 2, 2015, at Camelot Manor, Farmington, at the age of 89 years & 24 days. Marion was born on May 8, 1926, in Lemay, Missouri, and was the daughter of Frank Santoyo and Emma 'Hampton' Santoyo Mayberry. Also preceding-in-death was her husband, James Lawrence Franklin (1986); 4 sisters - Marzella...
Roberta Joyce Duree
Jun 1, 2015
Roberta Joyce (Harbison) Duree of Pilot Knob, Missouri passed away June 1, 2015 at Meadowbrook Residential Care at the age of 92 years. She was born on November 19, 1922 in Bismarck, Missouri the daughter of the late Johncie and Pear James (Good) Morlen. On June 28, 1941 she was united in marriage to Lee Eugene Duree Sr. who preceded...
Roxie M. Elders
Jun 1, 2015
Roxie Mae (Barnes) Elders, 93, of Bonne Terre, passed away at St. Joe Manor on Monday, June 1, 2015. She was born Thursday, February 9, 1922 in Cantwell to the late Cyrus and Rosalie (Ketcherside) Barnes. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Herschel Elders; daughters-in-law, Patricia Elders and Clara Elders; five brothers and...
Hazel Ruth Jones
May 31, 2015
Mrs. Hazel Ruth 'Thompson' Jones passed away at her Doe Run residence on Sunday evening, May 31, 2015, at the age of 86 years, 7 months & 9 days. Hazel was born on October 22, 1928, in Ironton, MO., & was the daughter of Harry Thompson & Florence 'Bond' Thompson. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Homer Edward Jones; a daughter,...
Nancy "Jeanie" Declue
May 31, 2015
Nancy E. "Jeanie" DeClue, age 85, of Bonne Terre passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015. She was born July 26, 1929 in Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Birdie and Virgia (Bohannon) Davis; husband, Eugene C. DeClue; children, Charlotte (Ginger) Boyd, Danny DeClue, Mamie (Kathy) Tinker, Ellen DeClue; brothers, Asa and Billy Davis. Jeanie is survived by...
Bonnie Kay Henson
May 31, 2015
Mrs. Bonnie Kay 'Chatman' Henson passed away at her Farmington residence early Sunday morning, May 31, 2015, at the age of 61 years, 11 months & 1 day, Bonnie was born on June 30, 1953, in Harville, MO., & was the daughter of James B. Chatman & Gloria 'Moore' Chatman. Also preceding-in-death were: a son, Frank Henson (2000); 1 brother,...
John "Yonko" Smith
May 31, 2015
John Kay Smith, known to many as "Yonko", passed away May 31, 2015 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in Town and Country, Missouri at the age of 64 years. He was born on May 6, 1951, the son of the late John Donald and Hazel Belva (Dane) Smith. On May 25, 1991 he was united in marriage to Ruth Barnett...
Erin D. Mathenia
May 28, 2015
Erin Danielle Mathenia, 15, of Park Hills passed away May 28, 2015 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born October 31, 1999 in Wood River, IL. Erin adored children, especially her cousins. She also had a great love for animals. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Daniel Lynn Mathenia, Sr. Erin is survived by her...
Shirlene Stephens
May 28, 2015
Shirlene Mae Stephens, age 76, of Washington, and formerly of Detroit and Missouri, passed away on May 28, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was born September 14, 1938 in Missouri, the daughter of Harley and Lorean (Burnia) Hogue. She is survived by her beloved children Robert (Marlene) Hogue of Washington, beloved grandchildren Robert A. Hogue of Ferndale, Sara (Aaron)...
Kristie Smith
May 28, 2015
Kristie (Mrs. Keith) Smith passed away late Thursday afternoon, May 28, 2015, at her residence at the age of 56 years, 7 months & 26 days. Kristie was born on October 2, 1958, in Harrisburg, Illinois.
Kristie was a member of Farmington First Baptist Church and a former eye optician for Dr's Jones, Williams & Brennon.
Survivors Include: her husband,...
Margaret Clark
May 27, 2015
Miss Mary Margaret Clark passed away late Wednesday night, May 27, 2015, at Camelot Manor, in Farmington, at the age of 93 years, 7 months & 27 days. Margaret was born on September 30, 1921, in Knob Lick, Missouri, and was the daughter of James H. Clark and Julia Blanche 'Mathews' Clark. Also preceding-in-death was a sister, Barbara Clark.
Margaret...
Mark Howell, Sr.
May 26, 2015
Mark Eric Howell, Sr., 50, of Bonne Terre passed away May 26, 2015. He was born February 2, 1965 in St. Louis. He was the owner of B & M Signs and Trophies in Bonne Terre. Mark enjoyed camping and spending time with his family and friends. He loved sports, especially Cardinal baseball. He was preceded in death by his...
Gloria Ann King
May 26, 2015
Mrs. Gloria Ann King, 68, of Charlotte, went to meet her Savior on Tuesday, May 26 2015. Mrs. King was born on November 22, 1946 in Chlora, MD. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Harvey Richard "Rick" King and her children Aric and Heather King, all of Charlotte. Mrs. King was an active member of Bible Baptist...
Dorothy Larue
May 26, 2015
Dorothy B. (Ogle) LaRue, 89, of Farmington passed away May 26, 2015. She was born April 26, 1926 in Rush Tower, MO. Dorothy loved baking, quilting and crocheting. She was preceded in death by her parents, Parker and Nora (Null) Ogle; daughter, Judy Martin; two sons, Michael LaRue and Timothy LaRue; three brothers, Walter, Lawrence and Clyde Ogle; sister, Bertha...
Mack Parsons
May 25, 2015
Mack Parsons, 92, of Desloge passed away May 25, 2015. He is survived by his cherished wife of over 16 years, Carolyn. He is survived by 9 step-children, 22 grandchildren, a special grandson, David Harris and several great-grandchildren. A memorial service on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 3:00 PM will be held at Desloge Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. View...
Ruby Malinda Bradley
May 25, 2015
"I thank my God upon all remembrance of you" Phil. 1:3 Ruby Bradley, at the age of 98, our dearly beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Great-Great Grandmother, went to be with Jesus, on Monday, May 25, 2015 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Heavens gain is our loss. Devoted to her family, she selflessly gave us her unfailing...
Clyde Cramp
May 23, 2015
Clyde "Sonny" Cramp, 80, of Bonne Terre passed away May 23, 2015 at Jefferson Mercy Hospital. He was born July 26, 1934 in Bonne Terre to the late August and Ada (Masengale) Cramp. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jeffery Jerome Cramp; brothers, Clarence Cramp, Stanley Cramp, David Cramp, Herbert Cramp; sisters, Wilma White and Patsy Cortor....
