Obituaries

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

Rick White

Rick White

Nov 13, 2014

Charles Richard "Rick" White, 57, of Bonne Terre passed away November 13, 2014. He was born August 23, 1957 in St. Louis. Rick was a member of Grace Family Outreach Church in Park Hills where he was part of the worship team. He was also a member of the Country Gospel Music Association. Rick was a well-known musician and enjoyed...

Porter Jackson Hensley

Porter Jackson Hensley

Nov 13, 2014

Mr. Porter Jackson Hensley passed away Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, at St. John's Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, at the age of 78 years, 11 months & 24 days. Porter was born Nov. 19,1935, at Cave Creek, Ark., and was the son of James Robert Hensley and Arlie 'Henson' Hensley.

Porter was a member of Farmington First Baptist Church, and...

James William Paul Crabtree

James William Paul Crabtree

Nov 12, 2014

Mr. James William Paul Crabtree passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at The Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Crystal City, MO., at the age of 78 years, 1 month & 21 days. James was born on September 21, 1936, in Salem, Missouri, and was preceded-in-death by: his parents, James Wesley Crabtree and Eliza 'Estep' Crabtree; a daughter, Connie Marie Crabtree; a...

Charles "Butch" Conrad

Charles "Butch" Conrad

Nov 11, 2014

Charles Edgar "Butch" Conrad of Pilot Knob, MO passed away November 11, 2014 in Farmington, MO at the age of 57 years. He was born December 4, 1956 in St. Louis, MO the son of the late Lloyd Edgar and Beulah Fay (Foster) Conrad. Butch is survived by his two sons; Charles Travis "Yoshi" Conrad and wife, Paula, of Pilot...

Elisabeth Besenger

Elisabeth Besenger

Nov 9, 2014

Elisabeth Besenger, 87, of Jefferson City, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Jefferson City. She was born Wednesday, January 19, 1927 in Lake County, IN. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Jack Rab" Besenger; birth parents, Francis and Elizabeth Ullrich; foster parents, Henry and Ople Croghan; one sister and four brothers....

Bertha Lorene Ragsdale

Bertha Lorene Ragsdale

Nov 9, 2014

Lorene Ragsdale, 93, of Farmington, passed away November 9, 2014 at Community Manor in Farmington. She was born August 21, 1921, to the late Joel Hardy and Bertha Ann (Landers) Koen. Lorene and her late husband, were the owners of Ragsdale's Furniture for over 50 years and were members of The First United Methodist Church of Park Hills. She is...

Lottie Cloviece "Fritz" Moses

Lottie Cloviece "Fritz" Moses

Nov 9, 2014

Lottie Cloviece Moses, formerly of Ironton, MO passed away November 9, 2014 in Farmington, MO at the age of 87 years. She was born November 29, 1926 in Black, MO the daughter of Grover Cleveland and Nora Ellen (Lewis) Foster. On June 12, 1946 she was united in marriage to William Eugene Moses who preceded her in death on December...

Candy Cowley

Candy Cowley

Nov 7, 2014

Candy Cowley, 35, of Fredericktown, passed away November 7, 2014. She was born December 23, 1978. She will always be remembered for her artistic expression. Candy is survived by her mother, Pam Spradling and fiancé Robert Henderson; father, Tom Cowley and wife Brenda; six children; brother, Tom Cowley and wife Denise; sisters, Debbra Keith and husband Joey and Cindy Cowley...

Rev. Samuel James Barker

Rev. Samuel James Barker

Nov 6, 2014

Rev. James Barker, 93, of Park Hills passed away November 6, 2014 at Country Meadows Nursing Center in Park Hills. He was born December 17, 1920, in Desloge, to the late James Enloe and Biddie Ellen (Cooksey) Barker. He was a member of Gospel Light Free Will Baptist Church in Bonne Terre. He is preceded in death by his parents;...

Carol Lynn Withrow

Carol Lynn Withrow

Nov 6, 2014

Carol Lynn Withrow, 55, of Leadwood, passed away November 6, 2014 at Parkland South. She was born March 10, 1959 to the late Jesse and Florence (Sanders) Vessell in St. Louis. Carol Lynn was a sweet good hearted girl. She was preceded in death by her parents and first husband, Timothy Henderson; brothers, Paul, Robert, and Timothy Vessell; and one...

Helen A. Thomas

Helen A. Thomas

Nov 5, 2014

Mrs. Helen Alberta "Babb" Thomas passed away late Wednesday night, November 5, 2014, at Camelot Manor Nursing Home, in Farmington, at the age of 89 years and 11 months & 1 day. Helen was born on December 4, 1924. Helen was preceded-in-death by her husband, Earl Thomas on Feb. 17, 2003. Also preceding-in-death were: a sister, Sarah "Lizzie" Williams...

Charles E. Stinnett

Charles E. Stinnett

Nov 4, 2014

Charles E. Stinnett, 64, of Bonne Terre passed away November 4, 2014. He was born May 20, 1950 in Bonne Terre. He enjoyed tinkering with anything mechanical such as old cars and lawnmowers. He was a talented musician who loved to play guitar and sing. Next to Jesus, his son James was his whole world. He was preceded in death...

Reba Earlene Botkin

Reba Earlene Botkin

Nov 2, 2014

Reba Earlene Botkin of Farmington, MO passed away November 2, 2014 at the age of 89 years. She was born January 24, 1925 in Reynolds, MO the daughter of the late Emmitt Homer and Inez Bell (Spradley) May. Reba was preceded in death by two husbands; Elmer "Duke" Swaringim in 1986 and Eual Botkin in 2006. She was also preceded...

Billy O. Krauss

Billy O. Krauss

Oct 31, 2014

Mr. Billy O. Krauss passed away late Friday morning, October 31, 2014, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO., at the age of 83 years and 17 days. Billy was born on October 14, 1931, at Huff-Station, MO., & was the son of Willhelm "Bill" Krauss and Margaret 'Murphy' Krauss. Also preceding-in-death were: his wife, Lydia 'Crice' Krauss (Aug. 16,...

Edyth M. Hutchings

Edyth M. Hutchings

Oct 31, 2014

Edyth Mae Hutchings, 91 of Bonne Terre passed away October 31, 2014 at Country Meadows Nursing Facility. She was born January 26, 1923 in Cadet, MO. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church of Mineral Point where she served as Church Pianist and Sunday School Secretary for 55 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Archie C....

Clyde Wesley Larrew

Clyde Wesley Larrew

Oct 26, 2014

Clyde Wesley Larrew of Ironton, MO passed away October 26, 2014 at The Baptist Home at the age of 86 years. He was born October 30, 1927 in Taneyville, MO the son of the late Joseph William and Ethel Mae (Faulkner) Larrew. On October 21, 1950 he was united in marriage to Joyce Allen who survives. To this union three...

Jewell Wood

Jewell Wood

Oct 26, 2014

M. Jewell Wood, age 102, of Bonne Terre passed away October 26, 2014 at her residence. She was born in Humansville, MO. on November 28, 1911 to the late John and Nellie (Ayers) Robertson. She was preceded in death by her husband Wayne Wood. Mrs. Wood was a faithful member of the First Christian Church of Bonne Terre. She was...

Katherine Barton

Katherine Barton

Oct 26, 2014

Katherine Barton, 52, of Park Hills, passed away October 26, 2014 at Parkland Health Care in Farmington. She was born March 15, 1962 in Farmington to Robert Henderson and the late Iris Louise (Wisdom) Henderson. Katherine was a member of the Leadwood First Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her mother; and husband, Nolas Barton. Katherine is survived...

Timothy Michael Lockwood

Timothy Michael Lockwood

Oct 25, 2014

Timothy "Timmy" Lockwood was welcomed into the Savior's arms Saturday, October 25, 2014 at his home. He was born Wednesday, August 20, 2014 in Farmington to proud parents Brandy Rodgers and Greg Lockwood. He was preceded in death by grandfather, Michael Lockwood. Timmy was, "daddy's little buddy". Timmy is survived by his parents; brothers, Chase Rodgers and Colton Rodgers; sisters,...

Leo E. Willey

Leo E. Willey

Oct 25, 2014

Leo Earl Willey, of Bonne Terre and St Louis, passed away peacefully on Oct 25, 2014 at the young age of 98. He was reunited with his late wife of 60 years, Jane Willey (nee Toma), for what would have been their 74th wedding anniversary on Oct 26. He was the beloved father of JoAnn (the late Ted) Cernich and...