Obituaries

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

Arlene Fletcher

Arlene Fletcher

Feb 17, 2015

Etta Arlene Crismon Fletcher was born in a little farmhouse near Plato, MO., on Jan. 22, 1925, to Arthur E. Crismon & Effie Lingo Crismon. She was the younger sister of Robert Bland Crismon. The family attended church every Sunday morning at Cedar Bluff Baptist Church. Her parents helped establish the church. This is where Arlene accepted Jesus as her...

Ralph Chitty

Ralph Chitty

Feb 16, 2015

Mr. William Ralph Chitty passed away late Monday night, February 16, 2015, at his residence at the age of 69 years, 11 months & 18 days. Ralph was born on February 28, 1945, in St. Louis, MO., & was the son of Ross Ralph Chitty and Ruth Ann 'Burpo' Chitty. Also preceding-in-death were: a brother, George Chitty & 2 sisters...

Bobby Gene Harris

Bobby Gene Harris

Feb 16, 2015

Mr. Bobby Gene Harris passed away late Monday morning, February 16, 2015, at his Delassus residence at the age of 78 years & 11 days. Bobby was born on February 5, 1937, in Campbell, Missouri, & was the son of Oscar Harris and Clara Jane 'Myers' Harris. Also preceding in death were: a sister, Ruth Cooper & 2 brothers: Lloyd...

Fannie Marie Pyatt

Fannie Marie Pyatt

Feb 15, 2015

Fannie Marie Pyatt, 72, formerly of Elvins passed away February 15, 2015 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. She was born September 18, 1942 to the late John and Elizabeth (Ketcherside) Ross. Fannie was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Pyatt (2001); son, Michael Wayne McClintock, granddaughter, Audree McClintock; brother, Mike Ross. Fannie is survived by two sons, Ed (Lisa)...

Patricia Diane Savage

Patricia Diane Savage

Feb 15, 2015

Patricia Diane Savage, known to most as Pat, of Ironton, Missouri passed away February 15, 2015 at her home in Ironton, Missouri at the age of 56 years. She was born on November 4, 1958 in Saint Louis, Missouri the daughter of William and Thelma (Casteel) Lashley. On September 16, 1977 she was united in marriage to Kevin Savage who...

Doris Jean Pinkley

Doris Jean Pinkley

Feb 13, 2015

Mrs. Doris Jean 'Mahurin' Pinkley passed away at her residence early Friday morning, February 13, 2015, at the age of 82 years, 7 months & 10 days. Doris was born on July 3, 1932, in Desloge, MO., & was the daughter of Doris Delion Mahurin and Beulah Alberta 'Mitchell' Mahurin. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Paul Eugene Pinkley (Nov. 24,...

Freda Marie Pyatt

Freda Marie Pyatt

Feb 12, 2015

Freda Pyatt, 77, of Farmington, passed away February 12, 2015 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She was born April 17, 1937 in Cherryville, to the late Harold and Dora (Pyatt) Wilson. She enjoyed traveling, sightseeing and crossword puzzles. She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Linda Marie Bridges; brothers, James Calvin Wilson, Cecil Ronald Wilson, and Harold Richard...

Jesse Eaton

Jesse Eaton

Feb 12, 2015

Jesse Eaton, 66, of Farmington, passed away February 12, 2015 at Missouri Baptist Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 24, 1948 in Bonne Terre, to the late Howard Jesse and Inez Elizabeth (Chapman) Eaton. Jesse was a member of Marvin Chapel Church in Bonne Terre, American Legion Post #416 in Farmington, Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite....

Lillian A Dimichele

Lillian A Dimichele

Feb 10, 2015

Lil was born on February 10, 1922 to the late William and Ella (Primmer) Willhelm. She went to her heavenly home on her 93rd birthday, February 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Carlo A. DiMichele in 2001. Her sisters, Loretta (Mrs. Jim) Snider, Magaline (Mrs. George) Coyle, Dorothy (Mrs. Bill) Newhouse; her brother,...

Goldie Nadine Barnes

Goldie Nadine Barnes

Feb 9, 2015

Goldie Barnes, 88, of Farmington, passed away February 9, 2015, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born February 20, 1926 in Leadwood, to the late Burl and Mildred (Walls) Sebastian-Miller. Goldie was a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge, and she loved to watch game shows, play Dominos, and Bingo. She is preceded in death by her...

Mara E. Smith

Mara E. Smith

Feb 7, 2015

Mara Elizabeth Smith, 40, of Bonne Terre, passed away February 7, 2015 in Bonne Terre. She was born to John A. Smith and Shirley (Hood) Smith on June 18, 1974, in Richmond, VA Mara was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and was co-leader of a Girl Scout Troop. Mara is preceded in death by...

Stanley Edward Russell

Stanley Edward Russell

Feb 6, 2015

Stanley Russell (AKA, Papa Smurf), 73, of Belleville, IL, passed away, February 6, 2015 at his son's house surrounded by family. He was born June 18, 1941 in Shiloh Valley, IL to the late Orlie Edward and Lillian Pearl (Bienbrick) Russell. Stanley was a member of the VFW Post 1308. He is preceded in death by his parents; and one...

Betty Koehler

Betty Koehler

Feb 5, 2015

Betty Mae Louise Koehler, 83, of French Village passed away February 5, 2015 at Fountainbleau Nursing Center in Festus. She was born June 19, 1931 in Canalou, MO. Betty and her late husband Joseph owned and operated the French Village Market for over 20 years. She was a lifetime member of the Leadington VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She loved to crochet,...

Paulette "Polly" Dean Kientzy

Paulette "Polly" Dean Kientzy

Feb 3, 2015

Paulette "Polly" Kientzy, 70, of Farmington, passed away February 3, 2015 at her residence. She was born May 16, 1944 in Elvins. Polly was a member of the Red Hat Society, and Libertyville Christian Church, worked at the thrift store in Farmington, and enjoyed helping the elderly with their taxes. She is preceded in death by her step-mother, Geraldine Doris...

Elizabeth Buikema

Elizabeth Buikema

Feb 2, 2015

Elizabeth Buikema, 91, of Desloge, passed away February 2, 2015 at her residence. She was born April 2, 1923 in Madison, TN, to the late Richard and Emma (Jarred) Myers. She is also preceded in death by her first husband, Bud Wilson; and second husband, Robert Buikema. Elizabeth is survived by two daughters, Susan Zitter of Desloge, and Cindy Turek...

Burl Ball

Burl Ball

Feb 1, 2015

Burl Ball, age 94, of Farmington, passed away February 1, 2015 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. He was born May 31, 1920 to the late William Edward and Ella (Simmons) Ball. Burl was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Theresa (Holaus) Ball; and one...

Harold Schillinger

Harold Schillinger

Feb 1, 2015

Harold W. Schillinger, 50, of Bonne Terre passed away February 1, 2015. He was born May 29, 1964 in Brooklyn, NY. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Schillinger; step-father, Jim Reed; one brother, Michael Schillinger. Harold is survived by his mother, Carol (Hill) Reed; fiancé, Lauren Rose Douglas; brother, James Schillinger and his wife Jenny; one sister,...

Chris Lashley

Chris Lashley

Jan 31, 2015

Chris Lashley, 56, of Merriam Woods, formerly of Leadwood, passed away January 31, 2015 at Cox Hospital in Branson. He was born December 24, 1958 to the late Otto and Catherine (Darrough) Lashley, in St. Francois County. Chris worked at Flat River Glass before moving to the Branson area. One of his favorite hobbies was catfishing. He is preceded in...

Charles Williams

Charles Williams

Jan 30, 2015

Charles "Charlie" E. Williams, age 66 of Bonne Terre passed away January 30, 2015 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was born November 9, 1948 in Bonne Terre. He was proceeded in death by his father, Coy Charles Williams Jr. Charlie served in the United State Navy, a veteran of the Vietnam War, he was assigned to the USS Biddle for...

Virginia Huff

Virginia Huff

Jan 29, 2015

Virginia "Jenny" Louise (Barlow) Huff, 77, of Bonne Terre passed away January 29, 2015 at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton. She was born January 13, 1938 to the late Harrison Barlow and Myrtle (Arnold) Selph. Also preceding her in death was her grandson, Andrew Huff and three brothers, Roy Barlow, Ralph Barlow and Henry Barlow, Jr. She was a member...