Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Mary Lynn Ritter
Jan 15, 2009
Mrs. Mary Lynn Ritter passed away Thursday, January 15, 2009, at her St. Joe Manor residence in Bonne Terre, MO., at the age of 85 years, 4 months & 28 days. Mary was born on September 17, 1923, in Doe Run, MO. & was the daughter of John & Albertine 'Johnson' Brewen. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Jesse Lee Ritter...
Ruth Elaine Woods
Dec 26, 2008
Mrs. Ruth Elaine Woods, of Farmington, passed away Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, in Bonne Terre, MO., at the age of 59 years, 7 months & 21 days. Ruth was born May 5, 1949, in St. Louis, to Otis Everett O'Neal & Otella E. 'Ray' O'Neal. Also, preceded-in-death by her husband, Ronnie C. Woods, Sr. (2000); 1 Sister, Cathryn Dispenziere; 1...
Alta P. Watts
Dec 26, 2008
Mrs. Alta Pearl Watts passed away on Friday afternoon, Dec. 26, 2008, at her Delmar Gardens residence in Lenexa, Kansas, at the age of 92 years, 5 months & 1 day. Alta was born on July 25, 1916, in Ste. Genevieve Co., MO., & was the daughter of Albert Henry Hampton and Elsie Alberta 'Hull' Hampton. Also preceding-in-death were her...
Lloyd Wion
Dec 13, 2008
Mr. Jesse Lloyd Wion passed away Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at his Farmington Presbyterian Manor residence at the age of 92 years, 2 months & 6 days. Lloyd was born Oct. 7, 1916, in St. Louis, MO., & was the son of James Frederick Wion & Angela Margaret 'Sigmund' Wion. Also preceding-in-death were: 1 son, Jesse Lloyd Wion, in-infancy; 1...
Mary Katherine Smith
Dec 6, 2008
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Mrs. Mary Katherine Smith passed away Saturday evening, December 6, 2008, at Parkland Health Center, South, in Farmington, at the age of 80 years, 9 months & 17 days. Mary was born on February 19, 1928, in Madison County, MO., & was the daughter of Amos & Bessie 'McDuffee' Ruh. Also preceding in death were: her husband,...
Jim V. Helton
Nov 24, 2008
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Mr. James Vernon Helton passed away early Monday morning, Nov. 24, 2008, at Camelot Nursing Center, Farmington, at the age of 86 years, 1 month & 11 days. Jim was born Oct. 13, 1922, in St. Louis, MO., & was the son of DeWitt Arthur Helton and Lela Jane 'Outman' Helton. Also preceding-in-death were: 2 Sisters -...
Velda A. Schnurbusch
Nov 11, 2008
Mrs. Velda A. 'Moore' Schnurbusch passed away late Tuesday morning, Nov. 11, 2008, at St. Francis Medical Center, Cape Girardeau, at the age of 77 years, 8 months & 14 days. Velda was born Feb. 27, 1931, in Perry County, MO., & was the daughter of Felix & Laura 'Roy' Moore. Also preceding-in-death were: 1 son, Craig P. Schnurbusch (Oct....
Virginia L. Reynierse
Nov 10, 2008
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Mrs. Virginia L. Reynierse, age 88, formerly of Farmington, and resident of Normal, IL, since 2005, passed away Monday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2008, at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Normal.
She was born April 25, 1920, at Kirksville, MO., to the late George William Davis and Ella Maude (Kirby) Davis. She attended Kirksville State Teachers College...
Martha S. Ray
Nov 7, 2008
Mrs. Martha Sokol Ray of Farmington (& formerly of Kirkwood, MO.,) passed away Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at her Farmington Presbyterian Manor residence, at the age of 92 years, 11 months & 4 days. Martha was born Dec.3, 1915, in Chicago, IL., to Louis & Marie 'Lorenze' Sokol. She was preceded-in-death by her husband, Thomas L. Ray, Sr., and 1...
Sarah E. Weiss
Oct 28, 2008
Mrs. Sarah Ellen Weiss passed away early Tuesday morning, Oct. 28, 2008, at her St. Louis residence at the age of 92 years & 2 days. Sarah was born Oct. 26, 1916, in Libertyville, MO., and was the daughter of Oliver Hayden Moore and Martha Mattie 'King' Moore. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Marvin Weiss (June 20, 1982); 1 Son,...
Helen Briesacher
Oct 22, 2008
Mrs. Helen 'Schmidt' Briesacher passed away late Wednesday night, October 22, 2008, at The Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center, in Farmington, at the age of 87 years, 3 months & 13 days. Helen was born July 9, 1921, in St. Louis, MO., & was the daughter of Frank & Delores Schmidt. Also preceding-in-death was her husband, Roland Briesacher (Nov. 4, 1999);...
