Obituaries

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

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...

Wilma Leona Lee

Wilma Leona Lee

Apr 17, 2009

Mrs. Wilma Leona Lee, of Farmington, passed away early Friday morning, April 17, 2009, at her residence, at the age of 78 years, 7 months & 4 days. Wilma was born on September 13, 1930, in St. Francois County, to George Frederick Newburger and Maude 'Alexander' Newburger. Wilma was also preceded in death by: her husband, William Carter Lee (Dec....

Annabell L. 'Gibson' Herzog

Annabell L. 'Gibson' Herzog

Apr 16, 2009

Mrs. Annabell Lillian 'Gibson' Herzog passed away Thursday afternoon, April 16, 2009, at her Country Meadows Nursing Home residence in Park Hills, MO., at the age of 84 years, 7 months & 13 days. Annabell was born in St. Francois County on September 3, 1924, and was the last surviving child of Patrick J. Gibson and Minnie 'Mayes' Gibson. Also...

David Oliver Nixon

David Oliver Nixon

Apr 6, 2009

Mr. David Oliver Nixon passed away late Monday afternoon, April 6, 2009, at his Farmington Presbyterian Manor residence, his home since September 2007. David was born on July 3, 1916, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and was the son of Edward L. Nixon and Marjorie (nee Dickson) Nixon.

David's family moved to Chicago, Illinois, when he was five. He was active in...

Bill Cleve

Bill Cleve

Apr 3, 2009

Mr. William D. "Bill" Cleve passed away Friday afternoon, April 3, 2009, at the Camelot Nursing Center, in Farmington, at the age of 85 years, 2 months & 21 days. Bill was the son of Walter Louis Cleve and Bertha Estella 'Hoehn' Cleve. Also preceding-in-death were: 1 Sister, Sylvia Larkin and 1 Brother, Melvin Louis "Shorty" Cleve.

Bill was...

William "Bill" Raymond Varwig

William "Bill" Raymond Varwig

Mar 28, 2009

Mr. William Raymond "Bill" Varwig passed away early Saturday morning, March 28, 2009, at his South County Manor residence in Arnold, Missouri, at the age of 66 years, 5 months & 28 days. Bill was born on September 30, 1942, in St. Louis, and was the son of Raymond Herman Varwig and Dorothy Opal 'Robinson' Varwig.

Survivors Include : a...

Warren Lee Bayless

Warren Lee Bayless

Mar 12, 2009

Mr. Warren Lee Bayless passed away at his Farmington residence on Thursday afternoon, March 12, 2009, at the age of 72 years, 8 months & 17 days. Warren was born on June 25, 1936, in Doe Run, MO., & was the son of Harry "Pete" Arthur Bayless, Sr., & Ola 'Hardesty' Bayless. Also preceding-in-death were: 1 Brother: Harry A. Bayless,...

Sadie I. Sales

Sadie I. Sales

Mar 11, 2009

Mrs. Sadie I. (Gibson) Sales passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at Southbrook Skilled Care Nursing Center, Farmington, at the age of 90 years, 1 month & 24 days. Sadie was born January 17, 1919, in St. Francois County, MO., and was preceded-in-death by: her 1st husband, Bert Hall; her 2nd husband, George Sanford Sales, (June 17, 1997); 1 Sister,...

Nina Marie Dorrell

Nina Marie Dorrell

Mar 1, 2009

Mrs. Nina Marie Dorrell passed away Sunday evening, March 1, 2009, at her daughter's Delassus residence at the age of 95 years, 6 months & 5 days. Nina was born on August 26, 1913 in Jerseyville, Illinois & was the daughter of Ross Lane & Kate 'Welsh' Lane. Also preceding-in-death were: her Husband, Benjamin Lee Dorrell (1973) & 2 Grandsons....

David Lee Worley, Sr.

David Lee Worley, Sr.

Feb 24, 2009

Mr. David Lee Worley, Sr. passed away early Tuesday morning, February 24, 2009, at Barnes Hospital, in St. Louis, at the age of 51 years, 7 months & 4 days. David was born on July 20, 1957, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Charles Leslie Worley & Velta Mae 'Dearing' Worley Udderbach. He was preceded in death by his father &...

Beulah Starnes Mabuce

Beulah Starnes Mabuce

Feb 24, 2009

Beulah Ina 'White' Starnes Mabuce passed away Tuesday morning, February 24, 2009, at Community Manor, in Farmington, at the age of 88 years, 2 months & 19 days. Beulah was born in Higdon, Missouri, on December 5, 1920, and was the daughter of Lawrence A. White and Etta Ellen 'Baldwin' White. Also preceding-in-death were: her 1st husband, Kermit M. Starnes;...

Alma L. Bell

Alma L. Bell

Feb 22, 2009

Mrs. Alma Lillian Bell passed away Sunday evening, February 22, 2009, at her Farmington Presbyterian Manor residence at the age of 95 years, 8 months and 16 days. Alma was born June 6, 1913, in Marquand, Missouri, and was the daughter of Newton Lorance and Virginia 'Sitzes' Lorance. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Dr. Clifton R. Bell (March 27, 2007);...

Matilda A. Mackley

Matilda A. Mackley

Feb 21, 2009

Mrs. Matilda A. Mackley passed away Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, at the Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis County, MO., at the age of 79 years, 7 months & 3 days. Matilda was born July 18, 1929, in Ft. Worth, TX, and was the daughter of Joe & Valda 'Jett' Burt. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Lindle Francis Mackley (2002), 1...

Christine 'Swink' Annette Peppers

Christine 'Swink' Annette Peppers

Feb 21, 2009

Mrs. Christine "Christy" Annette 'Swink' Peppers, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away at her parents Libertyville residence Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, at the age of 43 years, 3 months & 22 days. Christine was born Oct. 29, 1965, in Fredericktown, MO., & was the daughter of Steve & Carolyn 'Scott' Swink.

Christy was a member of the Community Church of...

Beulah Marie Rawson

Beulah Marie Rawson

Feb 20, 2009

Mrs. Beulah Marie Rawson passed away on Friday evening, February 20, 2009, at her Farmington Presbyterian Manor residence at the age of 85 years & 7 months. Beulah was born on July 20, 1923, in Bonne Terre, MO., & was the daughter of Lone and Sophia 'Bayer' Pinkston. Also preceding in death were: her husband, Lester William Rawson (1986); 4...

Charles Leo Duke

Charles Leo Duke

Feb 5, 2009

Mr. Charles Leo Duke passed away late Thursday night, Feb. 5, 2009, at Parkland Health Center, South, in Farmington, at the age of 89 years, 1 month & 4 days. Charles was born on January 1, 1920, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, and was the son of Joel Duke & Jessie 'Ellison' Duke. Also preceding-in-death were: 3 Sisters: Velma Blue; Florence...

James D. "Jim" Henson

James D. "Jim" Henson

Feb 1, 2009

Mr. James Dallas "Jim" Henson passed away Sunday afternoon, February 1, 2009, at his Farmington residence, surrounded by his family at the age of 64 years, 4 months & 3 days. Although Jim was taken too soon, we are comforted in knowing that he is with God. Jim was born March 28, 1944, in East Prairie, MO., to Martin Henson...

Wilburn C. Hayes

Wilburn C. Hayes

Jan 28, 2009

Mr. Wilburn C. Hayes passed away Jan. 28, 2009, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis Co., MO., at the age of 82 years, 6 months & 25 days. Wilburn was the son of Clinton & Flossie 'Smith' Hayes. Also preceding in death were: his wife, Martha 'Shoopman' Hayes (2006); 1 Son, Ronnie Hayes (1970); 2 Sisters: Dalena Wisdom & Ilene...

Joe M. Warren

Joe M. Warren

Jan 24, 2009

Mr. Joe M. Warren passed away Saturday evening, January 24, 2009, at his Georgiann Gardens residence, in Potosi, MO., at the age of 76 years, 6 months & 29 days. Joe was born on June 25, 1932, in Eminence, Missouri, and was the son of Jesse James Warren & Rausie A. 'Wood' Warren. Also preceding-in-death were 10 Brothers & Sisters.

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Lawrence Wayne Smith

Lawrence Wayne Smith

Jan 20, 2009

Mr. Lawrence "Larry" Wayne Smith passed away at his Ashbrook Manor residence, in Farmington, early Tuesday morning, January 20, 2009, at the age of 67 years, 6 months & 10 days. Larry was born on July 10, 1941, in Washington, D.C., and was the son of the late Joseph L. Smith and Evelyn Josephine 'Wunning' Smith.

Survivors Include : 1...