Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Larry Gezella
Dec 20, 2002
Mr. Larry Gezella passed away at his Lake Hanna residence Friday afternoon, December 20, 2002, at the age of 51. Larry was born on August 5, 1951, in Centralia, IL., to Joseph Stanley Gezella & Rose Marie 'Piotrowski' Gezella. He was also preceded-in-death by 1 Sister, in-infancy. Larry was a member of the High Ridge, Mo., F.O.E. Lodge #4246. SURVIVORS...
Imogene M. Cook
Dec 8, 2002
Mrs. Imogene M. Cook passed away Sunday afternoon, in Farmington, at the age of 74 years, 4 months & 23 days. She was born in Doe Run, Mo., July 15, 1928, to Benjamin Franklin Hoehn & Johanna 'Lorenz' Hoehn. She was also preceded-in-death by her husband, Charles Edward Cook (May 22, 1982); 2 Sisters & 3 Brothers. Imogene was a...
Jewell J. 'Knop' Blunt
Dec 3, 2002
Mrs. Jewell M. Blunt passed away on Tuesday morning, December 3, 2002, at Parkland Health Center, South, in Farmington, at the age of 74 years, 11 months & 10 days. She was born December 23, 1924, in St. Louis, to Henry H. Knop & Mary M. 'Hoops' Knop. Also preceding-in-death was 1 Sister, Florence Wilson. Jewell is survived by: her...
Opal Peggy 'Adair' Ray
Dec 3, 2002
Mrs. Opal Peggy 'Adair' Ray passed away Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002, at Des Peres Hospital, St. Louis Co., Mo., at the age of 90 years, 6 months & 22 days. She was born May 11, 1912, in Wayne County. Preceding-in-death were: her parents, James Noah Adair & Kate 'Brown' Adair; her husband, Ora Rex Ray, on Aug. 30, 1990; 1...
Ruby Leona Long
Nov 30, 2002
Mrs. Ruby Leona 'Waters' Long passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 30, 2002, at Parkland Health Center, South, in Farmington, at the age of 84 years, 5 months & 28 days. She was born June 2, 1918, in Leadington, Mo., to William Marion Waters & Myrtle Carrie 'Angle' Waters. Also preceding-in-death were: Sisters: Iva Alberta Hale & Kathleen P. Buxton; Half-Brothers:...
Imogene 'Bradley' Province
Nov 30, 2002
Mrs. Imogene 'Bradley' Province entered into God's rest on Nov. 30, 2002, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born to Fred & Matilda 'Pitts' Bradley on Sept. 26, 1921, in Wortham, MO. She was also preceded-in-death by: brothers - Leslie "Sonny" Bradley; Lafayette "Butch" Bradley; Elven "Cal" Bradley; Damon "Skay" Bradley; Thomas "Runt" Bradley; & 1 Sister, Wanda...
Dolly L. Lewis
Nov 29, 2002
Mrs. Dolly L. Lewis passed away on Friday afternoon, November 29, 2002, at the Community Manor Nursing Home, in Farmington, at the age of 82 years, 2 months & 13 days. She was born Sept. 16, 1920, to Richard & Lucy (McNail) Barnes at Redford, in Reynolds Co., MO. On Oct. 22, 1938, at Redford, Dolly was united in Holy...
Kenneth L. Varner
Nov 19, 2002
Mr. Kenneth L. Varner passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002, at his Bonne Terre residence at the age of 79 years, 7 months & 1 day. He was born April 18, 1923, in DeLaplaine, Ark., to George & Ina 'Bolin' Varner. He was also preceded-in-death by 2 Sisters - Wilma Gillean & Ruby Druck. Ken was a US ARMY...
Norma Joyce Mcguire
Nov 18, 2002
Mrs. Norma Joyce McGuire passed away on Monday morning, November 18, 2002, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, in Farmington, at the age of 74 years, 5 months & 3 days. Norma was born in Elvins, Missouri, on June 15, 1928, to Edwin & Mayme 'Black' Halter. Norma was a member of Farmington First Baptist Church. Survivors Include: 1 Daughter,...
Ethel Jewell Restle
Nov 17, 2002
Mrs. Ethel Jewell Restle of Farmington, formerly of Ste. Genevieve Co., passed away early Sunday morning, November 17, 2002, at Farmington Presbyterian Manor at the age of 81 years, 4 months and 3 days. She was born July 14, 1921, in New Florence, MO., to Richard & Iva 'Brewer' Singleton. She was also preceded-in-death by: her Husband, August O. "Gus"...
Howard P. Crawford
Nov 13, 2002
Mr. Howard P. Crawford passed away on Wednesday afternoon, November 13, 2002, at the age of 84 years, 11 months & 15 days. He was born November 28, 1917, south of Farmington, to Jesse Edward Crawford & Mary Magadelene 'Burch' Crawford. Howard was preceded-in-death by his wife, Marguerite A. 'Herbst' Crawford, on Oct. 8, 1993. Howard was: * a member...
John H. Watkins
Nov 11, 2002
Mr. John H. Watkins passed away Nov. 11, 2002, at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, Mo., at the age of 74 years, 2 months & 3 days. John was born Sept. 8, 1928, in Spiro, OK., to Barney A. & Jesse 'Brooks' Watkins. Also preceding were 4 Brothers: James Edward Watkins; George W. Watkins; Fred A. Watkins, & 1 other brother,...
Baby Elijah Alan Fischbeck
Nov 8, 2002
Baby Elijah Alan Fischbeck was stillborn November 8, 2002, at The Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, in Farmington. Also preceding in death was 1 grandfather, LeRoy Fischbeck. Baby Elijah is survived by: his Parents - Mark Alan & Leslie Ann 'Curtman' Fischbeck; 1 Sister, Taylor Ann Fischbeck; 1 Brother, Chase Earl Fischbeck; Grandparents: Ron & Phyllis LaPlant, of Farmington; Bonnie...
Dorris Wichman Lewis
Nov 5, 2002
Mrs. Norma Dorris Wichman Lewis passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2002, at Camelot Nursing Center, in Farmington, at the age of 79 years, 2 months & 15 days. Dorris was born Aug. 20, 1923. in Farmington, & was preceded in death by: her 1st husband, Arvil E. Wichman; her 2nd husband, Lee Lewis; 2 Sons: Edward Lynn Wichman & Arvil...
Virgil Boswell
Nov 5, 2002
Mr. Virgil Boswell passed away early Tuesday afternoon, November 5, 2002, at his rural Farmington residence at the age of 68 years & 14 days. Virgil was born October 21, 1934, in St. Louis. Virgil was: * a US ARMY Veteran of The Korean War; * a Anhueser-Busch Brewery employee for 35 years; * a member of Teamsters Local #1187....
Birdie Neoma 'Matthews' Brown
Nov 4, 2002
Mrs. Birdie Neoma 'Matthews' Brown passed away Nov. 4, 2002, at her Baptist Home residence in Ironton, MO., at the age of 89 years, 1 month & 26 days. She was born Sept. 22, 1913, in Fredericktown, MO., to Frank Nelson Matthews & Emma Grace 'Clark' Matthews. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Elmer Walter Brown (03.07.93); 1 Brother, Floyd Nelson...
Martin Bland Thomas
Oct 27, 2002
Mr. Martin Bland Thomas passed away October 27, 2002, at his rural Farmington residence at the age of 82 years, 10 months & 5 days. He was born on December 22, 1919, in Libertyville, Missouri, to Hubert Norman Thomas & Emily Elizabeth 'Schalk' Thomas. He was preceded-in-death by: his wife; 6 Sisters & 3 Brothers. Martin was a US NAVY...
Robert E. Mcwilliams
Oct 27, 2002
Mr. Robert E. McWilliams passed away Oct. 27, 2002, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis, at age 72 years & 18 days. Bob was born Oct. 9, 1930, in Farmington, to Emmett R. & Carrie Virginia 'Alexander' McWilliams. Also preceding were: his 1st wife, Lindra D. 'St. John' McWilliams; & 1 Sister, Evelyn Lee Vincel. Bob was: * a longtime...
Mildred Lorraine Konrad
Oct 22, 2002
Mrs. Mildred Lorraine Konrad passed away early Tuesday morning, Oct. 22, 2002, at Parkland Health Center, South, in Farmington, at the age of 74 years, 9 months & 8 days. Mildred was born Jan. 14, 1928, in St. Louis, to Henry Charles Berger & Wanda Lillian 'Bussell' Berger. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Merle Allen Konrad (Aug. 3, 1998); 1...
Joseph Marion Weadon
Oct 17, 2002
Mr. Joseph Marion Weadon, Sr., passed away at his Richwoods residence on Oct. 17, 2002, at the age of 75 years & 17 days. Joseph was born Sept. 30, 1927, in Farmington, to Frank Marion Weadon & Mabel 'Sherrouse' Weadon. He was also preceded-in-death by: his wife, Viola May 'Shelton' Weadon (Dec. 1, 1966); 1 Sister, Frances Dean Merritt &...
