Obituaries

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

Evelyn Irene Boyer

Evelyn Irene Boyer

Mar 9, 2015

Evelyn "Bee' Boyer, 86, of Farmington, passed away March 9, 2015 at Parkland Health Center, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born March 18, 1928 in Madison, IN, to the late John Miller and Evelyn Marie (Jenkins) Roberts. She was a member of the United Memorial Methodist Church in Farmington, and the Tic Tac Shopping Group. Evelyn and her...

William O Saffell

William O Saffell

Mar 9, 2015

William Saffell, 90, of Bonne Terre passed away March 9, 2015 at his home. The son of William Riley Saffell and Susie (Richardson) Saffell, born February 8, 1925 in St. Francois County. He was preceded by his parents; his wife, Nina Saffell; one brother, Vernon Saffell and a sister, Naomi Aubuchon. William is survived by two daughters, Kathlyn Behm and...

Ardelia A. Shoemake

Ardelia A. Shoemake

Mar 9, 2015

Mrs. Ardelia A. Shoemake passed away Monday, March 9, 2015, at Southeast Hospital, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 76 years, 8 months & 24 days. Ardelia was born on June 15, 1938, in Flat River, and was the daughter of Edward Maples and Mary 'Mackley' Maples. Also preceding-in-death was a son, Peter Lynn Shoemake; sister, Ellen Hinkle...

Martha Ann Williams

Martha Ann Williams

Mar 9, 2015

Mrs. Martha Ann 'Bone' Eby Williams passed away Monday, March 9, 2015, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 71 years, 4 months & 10 days. Martha was born Oct. 29, 1943, in Cape Girardeau, and was the daughter of Miles Edward Bone, Sr., & Almeda Louise 'Jones' Bone. Also preceding-in-death was a brother, Fred...

Hazel Hoehn Wann

Hazel Hoehn Wann

Mar 7, 2015

Mrs. Hazel Ferne 'Gonz' Hoehn Wann received her eternal reward on March 7, 2015, at the age of 82. She was born in Pevely, MO., Aug. 29, 1932, to Albert & Ferne Gonz. Hazel was preceded-in-death by her 1st husband, Charles "Buck" Hoehn & 2nd husband, Charles "Charlie" Wann; daughter-in-law, Billie Hoehn; granddaughter, Kaytee Whitener and brothers, Bill & Henry...

Judy Linn Wood

Judy Linn Wood

Mar 6, 2015

Judy Linn Wood of Savannah, Georgia, passed away quietly at her mother's home in Kirkwood, Missouri, on March 6, 2015, after an illness. Her mother and sister were at her side. Judy, the daughter of the late John Gurman and Jane Raby Wood, was born in St. Louis County, Missouri, in 1953, the second of three siblings. She grew up...

Jack Hopkins

Jack Hopkins

Mar 5, 2015

Mr. Charles M. "Jack" Hopkins passed away Thursday afternoon, March 5, 2015, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, in St. Louis County, MO., at the age of 82 years, 8 months & 11 days. Jack was born on June 24, 1932, in Farmington, and was the son of Charles Doughty Hopkins & Clara 'Ragsdale' Hopkins. Also preceding-in-death was a son, in-infancy, Charles...

Edna Mae Bess

Edna Mae Bess

Mar 4, 2015

Edna Mae Bess, 88, of Bonne Terre passed away March 4, 2015. She was born April 18, 1926 in Cadet, MO to the late David and Ruth (Boyer) Govero. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jonathan "Buck" Bess; three sisters, Margaret Williams, Mary Davis and Agnes McMillan. Edna was a member of the Bonne Terre Church of...

Shirley Jean Wright

Shirley Jean Wright

Mar 4, 2015

Shirley Jean Wright, 85, of Bonne Terre passed away March 4, 2015 at Scenic Nursing and Rehabilitation in Herculaneum. She was born December 13, 1929 in Crystal City to the late Albert and Helen (Fast) Wolk. Also preceding her in death were two sisters, Juanita Wright and Deeda Mae Burns; brother, Lydell Wolk. Shirley was a member of the First...

Samuel Brockes

Samuel Brockes

Mar 2, 2015

Samuel H. Brockes, 85, of Park Hills passed away Monday, March 2, 2015 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. He was born Saturday, April 20, 1929 in Iron County to the late Trisdom and Ethel (Miner) Brockes. Samuel served his country in the United States Army for four years with most of his time spent in Korea. He was a life member...

Hazel Sarah Swaringim

Hazel Sarah Swaringim

Mar 2, 2015

Rev. Hazel Sarah Swaringim formerly of Annapolis, Missouri passed away March 2, 2015 in Farmington at the age of 94 years. She was born December 22, 1920 in Brunot, Missouri the daughter of late Edward and Lucinda Belle (Morris) Miller. Hazel is survived by her children; Jack Miller of Des Arc, Missouri and Jeanne Bender and husband Sylvester"Bud" of Farmington,...

Kimmie Craig

Kimmie Craig

Mar 1, 2015

Kimmie Craig, 26, of Bismarck passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015 at her home. She was born Wednesday, July 6, 1988 in Farmington. She was loved by many and was known to be an excellent mother to her three children. Kimmie is survived by her parents, Melvin and Tammy (Mills) Moore; fiancé A.J. Fitzwater; children, Andy Fitzwater, Emily Fitzwater, and...

Michael E. Goesmann

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...