Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Clara Irene Mitchell
May 22, 2015
Clara Irene Mitchell of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on May 22, 2015 at the age of 88 years. She was born on August 5, 1926, the daughter of the late Elmer Leon and Osa Ann Caroline (Firebaugh) Sitzes. On January 6, 1942 she was united in marriage to Lehmann Paul Mitchell who preceded her in death on August 8, 1992....
Linda Belleville
May 21, 2015
Linda Belleville, 74, of Park Hills, passed away May 21, 2015 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born April 1, 1941 in St. Louis. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Stricklin and Betty (Montgomery) Bockenkamp; daughter, Tina Belleville; two siblings, Billy Stricklin and Pat Joplin. She is survived by her husband, Don Belleville...
Chester Green
May 20, 2015
Chester W. Green, 87, of Ballwin, formerly of Bonne Terre passed away May 20, 2015 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born May 26, 1927 in Bonne Terre. Chester was a member of the American Legion Post #611 of Ballwin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Minnie (White) Green; wife, Faye (Pettus)...
William Bryant Pinkston, Sr.
May 20, 2015
Mr. William Bryant Pinkston, Sr., passed away Wednesday evening, May 20,2015, at the Friendship Health & Rehab in Cleveland, Georgia, at the age of 94 years, 6 months & 11 days. William was born on November 9, 1920, in Flat River, Missouri, and was the son of Herman Pinkston and Ethel J. 'Archambo' Pinkston. Also preceding-in-death was his wife, Virginia...
Eunice H Crawford
May 19, 2015
Eunice Hars Crawford of Pilot Knob, Missouri passed away on May 19, 2015 at the age of 93 years. He was born on January 16, 1922, the son of the late Charles and Lura (Anderson) Crawford. On March 24, 1944 he was united in marriage to Mildred Hayes who preceded him in death on March 8, 2004. On April 26,...
Fred Allen Mayse
May 18, 2015
Mr. Fred Allen Mayse passed away early Monday morning, May 18, 2015, at the Arbors at Maplebrook, in Farmington, at the age of 85 years, 7 months & 25 days. Fred was born on September 23, 1929, in Batesville, Arkansas, and was the son of Everett W. Mayse & Rena May 'Shoemaker' Mayse. He served his country proudly from 1944...
Ron Cary Wade
May 18, 2015
Mr. Ron Cary Wade, formerly of Farmington, passed away May 18, 2015, in Fresno, California, at the age of 66 years, 3 months & 12 days. Ron was a US ARMY Veteran.
A Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
will be held : Monday, 1:00 p.m., June 8, 2015
at : New Calvary Cemetery, Farmington
LeadBelt Patriot Guard Riders...
Marie Webb
May 18, 2015
Marie Webb, 77, of Bonne Terre passed away at Mercy Jefferson Hospital May 18, 2015. She was born to Guy and Edith (Sweeney) Coppedge in Desloge, MO September 26, 1937. Marie was an Army wife for 30 years and loved being a grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Cliff B. Webb; brothers Donald, Bobby, Roy...
Evelyn Kaye Mitchell
May 15, 2015
Evelyn Kaye Mitchell of Arcadia, MO passed away May 15, 2015 at her residence at the age of 67 years. She was born November 1, 1947 in Ironton, MO the daughter of the late Charles "Joy" and Georgia (Tate) Barnes. On July 10, 1964 she was united in marriage to James A. Mitchell who survives. To this union two daughters...
Irene Hinkle Lincoln
May 15, 2015
Irene Hinkle Lincoln Irene Hinkle Lincoln, 94, of Bonne Terre passed away May 15, 2015 at her residence. She was born May 3, 1921 in Ironton to the late Hesmer and Alice (Pinkley) Young. She was preceded in death by her first husband and father of their children, Jesse Hinkle; second husband, Olon Lincoln; son in infancy, Jesse Edward Hinkle;...
Donald F. Bathe, Sr.
May 13, 2015
Mr. Donald F. Bathe, Sr., passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 13, 2015, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center, in Farmington, at the age of 82. Donald was born in St. Louis, MO., & was the son of Frank S. Bathe & Erma 'Vonderheide' Bathe. Also preceding-in-death was a brother, John Bathe. Donald served in the US Air Force from 1951 -...
Willetta Wurst
May 12, 2015
Willetta "Billie" Wurst, 96, of Park Hills, passed away May 12, 2015 at Fountainbleau Nursing Center in Festus. She was born October 29, 1918 in Flat River, to the late Joseph and Lena Mary Magdalene (Spray) LaBrot. Billie was a member of the First Christian Church in Park Hills. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arthur Wurst;...
Bonnie Henroid
May 12, 2015
Bonnie L. Henroid, 82, of Park Hills passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Community Manor. She was born Friday, July 15, 1932 in Flat River to the late Clarence and Elsie (Watts) Crocker. She was united in marriage to her late husband Homer "Fud" Henroid on May 20, 1950. She was a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts for...
Don Roney
May 11, 2015
Don Roney, 64, of Leadwood passed away May 11, 2015. He was born in St. Louis on June 19, 1950, to the late James Lawrence and Cleta Opal (Blankenship) Roney. Don served his country in The United States Navy. Don is survived by his children Erik Roney, Sarah Roney and husband Clinton Moore, and Jessika Roney with fiancé Hanna Joplin;...
Christian Turner Reid
May 10, 2015
Christian Reid, 22, of Park Hills, passed away May 10, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 27, 1992, in St. Louis. Christian was a member of the Boy Scout troop #697. He loved everything about the outdoors, especially on the farm and buffalo wrangling. Christian truly loved to make everyone laugh. He is survived by his...
George Mont Hedgcorth, Jr.
May 10, 2015
George Hedgcorth, 88, of Leadwood, passed away May 10, 2015 at Southbrook Nursing Center in Farmington. He was born May 21, 1926 in Leadwood, to the late George Mont, Sr. and Gladys Marie (Welker) Hedgcorth, and he later served his country in the United States Army. George married the love of his life, Naomi Ruth Brewer, August 20, 1943, and...
Christopher Reetz
May 10, 2015
Christopher Reetz, age 74 of Terre Du Lac passed away May 10, 2015 at his residence. He was born July 17, 1940 in St. Louis to the late Rev. Paul Rudolph and Ricka (Klein) Reetz. Mr. Reetz had a passion for photography and a passion for helping others in our community. Christopher attended the famous Brooks Institute of Photography in...
Doyle S. Mcfarland
May 9, 2015
Doyle S. McFarland, 84 of Desloge passed away May 9, 2015 at his residence. He was born November 25, 1930 to the late Charles and Gladys (Downard) McFarland. He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Laura McFarland and (stillborn) Kathryn McFarland; sister, Dorothy Russell; two brothers, Kenneth McFarland and Bob McFarland. Mr. McFarland was a member of...
Lola Ray Dunlap
May 9, 2015
Lola Ray Dunlap, 53 of Park Hills passed away May 9, 2015 at her residence. She was born September 3, 1961 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Roy and Rachel (Walbert) Yates. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Stanley "Sparky" Dunlap. Lola is survived by three sons, Vincent Dunlap, Danny (Christine) Dunlap, Donnie (Gina)...
Richard Gerard Beckwith
May 8, 2015
Richard Gerard Beckwith of Shook, Missouri passed away May 8, 2015 in Fenton, Missouri at the age of 76 years. He was born on February 14, 1939 in Saint Louis, Missouri the son of the late Junis and Thelma Marie (Dowd) Beckwith. On March 26, 1965 he was united in marriage to Darlene Miller who preceded him in death on...
