Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Michael E. Goesmann
Mar 1, 2015
Mr. Michael E. Goesmann, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Sunday morning, March 1, 2015, at Regional Hospital in Poplar Bluff, Mo, at the age of 61 years, 8 months & 25 days. Michael was born in Carlinville, Illinois, on June 6, 1953, and was the son of James Goesmann and Wanda 'Carty' Goesmann. Michael was a Dog Handler in...
John "Fred" Frederick Carron
Feb 28, 2015
Fred Carron, 76, of Bismarck passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015. He was born April 13, 1938, in Crystal City, to the late Amos and Ethel (Hewitt) Carron. He was a member of the St. John the Apostle in Bismarck, Immaculate Conception/Knights of Columbus #11882, and Arcadia Valley Elks #2330. Fred started Loana Contractors Inc., in 1970, which he owned...
Travis Pinson
Feb 28, 2015
Travis Pinson, 35, of Park Hills, passed away February 28, 2015. He was born June 25, 1979 in Farmington, to Trisha (Smith) Edwards and the late Vincent Pinson He is preceded in death by his father; grandfather, Fred Pinson; grandparents, Howard and Mary Smith. Travis is survived by his mother; two sisters, Kelly (Mrs. Eric) Cole, Tracey (Mrs. Rick) Ruch;...
Ronnie L. Wampler
Feb 28, 2015
Ronnie Lynn Wampler, 60, of Desloge passed away February 28, 2015. He was born January 22, 1955 in Bonne Terre to the late Harold "Fuzz" and Alpha (Berry) Wampler. Ronnie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Desloge where he served as a Deacon and on several committees. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. Ronnie...
Charlean Mcwilliams
Feb 28, 2015
Charlean McWilliams, 79, of Desloge passed away February 28, 2015 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born October 26, 1935 in Leadwood to the late Charles Wesley "Pat" and Dica (Hedgecorth) Wilkinson. She was proceeded in death by her parents; one son, Ronald Gene McWilliams; brother, Jim Wilkinson. Charlean was a member of the Desloge Eagles Lodge....
John Jenkins
Feb 27, 2015
Marilyn Hazel Jenkins was born on March 14, 1927 in Bonne Terre, Missouri. She passed away February 26, 2015 at her home. Marilyn had a bachelor's degree in education from Washington University. She taught elementary school at Bonne Terre/North County school system for over 25 years. She married John William Jenkins on June 5, 1947. They were a perfect couple...
Alice E. Goodman
Feb 27, 2015
Mrs. Alice E. Goodman passed away Friday morning, Feb. 27, 2015, at St. Anthony's Medical Center, St. Louis County, Missouri, at the age of 80 years, 9 months & 29 days. Alice was born in Farmington, on April 28, 1934, & was the daughter of Everett Weiss and Hannah Genevieve 'Johnson' Weiss.
Alice was a member of Memorial United Methodist...
Jeremy Bruce Ayers
Feb 26, 2015
Mr. Jeremy Bruce Ayers passed away late Thursday morning, February 26, 2015, at St. Louis University Hospital, in St. Louis, at the age of 33 years, 2 months & 20 days. Jeremy was born on December 6, 1981, in Farmington.
Survivors Include : his parents - Kerry Ayers and Jackie 'Boland' Ayers, of Farmington. 1 brother - Aaron...
Marilyn Jenkins
Feb 26, 2015
Marilyn Hazel Jenkins was born on March 14, 1927 in Bonne Terre, Missouri. She passed away February 26, 2015 at her home. Marilyn had a bachelor's degree in education from Washington University. She taught elementary school at Bonne Terre/North County school system for over 25 years. She married John William Jenkins on June 5, 1947. They were a perfect couple...
Celia Southern
Feb 26, 2015
Celia Southern, 53, of Bonne Terre passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. She was born Wednesday, January 3, 1962 in St. Louis. Celia enjoyed shooting pool and loved her time floating the river. Celia is survived by two sons, Travis Pickens of Bonne Terre and James Loyd of St. Louis; one daughter, Jessica Wykowski and husband...
Karen Michelle Lacomb
Feb 26, 2015
Miss Karen Michelle LaComb passed away early Thursday morning, February 26, 2015, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, Farmington, at the age of 39 years, 7 months & 3 days. Karen was born on July 23, 1975, in Farmington.
Karen was a award-winning poet, a avid jewelry maker and a genealogist.
Survivors Include: her mother, Joy Gray-Johnson, of Potosi; her...
Cassandra M Mccormick
Feb 21, 2015
Cassandra Michelle McCormick, age 24, passed away peacefully on Feb. 21, 2015 surrounded by family and loved ones. Cassandra (Sandy) was born to John and Janie McCormick on Dec. 20, 1990 in Palm Springs, California. She graduated from Oceanside High School in 2009 and received her BA in English from the University of Missouri -St. Louis in 2014. Sandy was...
Florence Mae Harris
Feb 21, 2015
Mrs. Florence Mae 'White' Harris, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015, at the Parkland Health Center, in Farmington, at the age of 78 years, & 16 days. She was preceded in death by her husband: Bobby Gene Harris (Feb. 16, 2015); her parents, Winfield Schley White and Ora 'Mann' White. 3 sisters: Evelene Wyatt, Mildred White & Clarene Clayton. Also,...
Dorothy Mae Cunningham
Feb 21, 2015
Dorothy Mae (LaPlante) Cunningham was born on January 2, 1922, in Flat River, Mo., to Nellie and James "Bunt" LaPlante. She passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015, in Midland, TX. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 28, at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge, followed by burial at St. Francois Memorial Park in Bonne Terre....
Virginia Lee Pinkston
Feb 20, 2015
Virginia Lee 'Chamberlain' Pinkston passed away Feb. 20, 2015, at the Friendship Health & Rehab Center, Cleveland, GA., at the age of 92 years, 10 months & 17 days. She was born April 17, 1922, at Flat River, MO., & was the daughter of Earl Chamberlain (dec'd 1973) & Pearl Anthum 'Meeks' Chamberlain (dec'd 1990). Also preceding were 2 sisters...
Click Owens
Feb 20, 2015
Clifford Dwayne "Click" Owens of Lesterville, MO passed away February 20, 2015 in Bridgeton, MO at the age of 63 years. He was born April 19, 1951 in Belgrade, MO the son of the late Clifford William and Delores Irene (Warden) Owens of Potosi, MO. On May 18, 1989 he was united in marriage to Donna Garrison who survives. Click...
Aurellia Ann Thompson
Feb 20, 2015
Aurellia Ann Thompson of Annapolis, MO passed away February 20, 2015 in Piedmont, MO at the age of 77 years. She was born July 17, 1937 in Coffeyville, KS the daughter of John Joseph "Hann" and Frances (Kimes) Miller. On July 26, 1962 she was united in marriage to Bert Wilson Thompson who preceded her in death on March 21,...
Nica Chestnut
Feb 19, 2015
Nica Danielle (Abarca) Chestnut, 31, of Bonne Terre passed away February 19, 2015. She was born April 15, 1983 in Fairfax, Virginia. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Bonne Terre. Nica loved her family and enjoyed traveling and photography. Nica is survived by her parents, Raymond and Linda (Daniels) Abarca; husband, Joseph Chestnut; two children, Jordan...
Melba Beckman
Feb 19, 2015
Melba Beckman, 73, of Park Hills, passed away February 19, 2015, at Country Meadows Nursing Home in Park Hills. She was born August 3, 1941, in St. Louis, to the late Melvin and Clara (Stump) Cooley. Melba loved to read and she was a big St. Louis Cardinal fan. She never met a stranger and she loved to be around...
Charles Poth
Feb 18, 2015
Charles Ward Poth, 82, of Valles Mines passed away February 18, 2015. He was born May 12, 1932 in St. Louis. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict in which he was part of an engineering battalion stationed in Germany. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Park Hills. He...