Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Alta Mae Pinkston
Dec 11, 2014
Mrs. Alta Mae Pinkston passed away Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014, at Southbrook Nursing Center, Farmington, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 101 years, 2 months & 24 days. Alta was born Sept. 17, 1913, in Eminence, MO., & was the daughter of William Crowley and Leila Viola 'Gossett' Crowley. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Austin L. Pinkston...
Debra Ann Steinmetz
Dec 11, 2014
Debra Steinmetz, 57, of Park Hills, passed away December 11, 2014, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She was born December 3, 1957 in St. Louis, to the late William Charles Martin and Norma Dean (Fortner) Pollard. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Brent Charles Martin. Debra was known for having a good attitude and always put her...
Retha "Maude" Hodges
Dec 11, 2014
Retha "Maude" Hodges of Arcadia, MO passed away December 11, 2014 in Ironton, MO at the age of 76 years. She was born April 2, 1938 in Ironton, MO the daughter of Arthur and Nora Wilder Jones. Maude is survived by her six children; Tony and wife Diana Reed of Roselle, MO, Machele and husband, Mike Tyndall of Middlebrook, MO,...
Donald Leo Chronister
Dec 9, 2014
Don Chronister, 79, of Fredericktown, passed away December 9, 2014, at his residence surrounded by family. He was born March 26, 1935 in Glen Allen, to the late John and LuLu (Buelher) Chronister. Don was also preceded in death by one son, Donnie Ray Chronister and several brothers and sisters. Don was known as a loving father to many, and...
Susan Elaine Lindsey
Dec 9, 2014
Susan Lindsey, 63, of Bonne Terre, passed away December 9, 2014 at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis. She was born March 3, 1951 in Elvins. Susan was a member of Three Rivers Baptist Church and had a love for horses for many years. She is preceded in death by her father, Virgil Pettus; daughter in infancy, Sandy Lindsey; and...
Ruth Leatha Hughes
Dec 8, 2014
Ruth Leatha (Hasse) Hughes, 89, passed from this life into the arms her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at the home of her daughter, LeaDonna, on December 8, 2014 in Farmington, Missouri. She was born on November 15, 1925 in St. James, Missouri, daughter of the late Alvin and Ada Jane (Paige) Hasse of Flat River (now Park Hills), Missouri....
Franklin "Jerry" Ward
Dec 8, 2014
Franklin "Jerry" Ward, 60, of Bonne Terre passed away December 8, 2014, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born August 31, 1954 in Ironton, to the late David Benjamin and Frances E. (Dalton) Ward. He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley (Uhl) Ward; son, Jerry Ward of Park Hills; daughter, Tracy (Larry) Griffin of Bonne Terre; six grandchildren,...
Stephan Wayne Washburn
Dec 8, 2014
Stephan Washburn, 55, of Park Hills, passed away December 8, 2014, in his home. He was born November 21, 1959 in St. Louis. He is preceded in death by his father, Ronald Wayne Washburn; step-father, Fred Laux; brothers, Steve, Mike and Fred Laux, Jr. Steve is survived by his mother, Patricia Laux; siblings, Sue Huckleberry, Raymond Laux, Gary Laux, Melinda...
Ruth Culton
Dec 7, 2014
Ruth A. (Sherman) Culton of Bonne Terre passed away December 7, 2014 at Des Peres Hospital. She was born September 19, 1937 in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Rayford and Mary Ruth (Millen) Sherman. Also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Norman Culton; daughter in infancy, Robyn Ann Culton; granddaughter, Rikki Lea Culton; great grandchildren, Scottie Lee...
Lily Baker
Dec 7, 2014
Lily Ann Baker was welcomed into the Savior's arms Sunday, December 7, 2014 at St. Louis Children's Hospital. She was born Saturday, August 30, 2014 in Farmington. Lily is survived by her mother, Amanda Baker; brother, Liam Wayne Baker; grandparents, Charles and Lorie Baker. Private services were held with a private burial at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction...
Bill Hackworth
Dec 6, 2014
Bill N. Hackworth, 79, of Bonne Terre passed away December 6, 2014 at Parkland Health Center in Bonne Terre. He was born in Annapolis on August 29, 1935 to the late Irvin and Pearl (Leach) Hackworth. Also preceding in death was a sister, Mary Kelly, and a brother, Donald Hackworth. Bill was a retiree from Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center....
Fred L. Harris
Dec 3, 2014
Fred L. Harris, 79, of Bonne Terre passed away December 3, 2014. He was born February 14, 1935 in Bonne Terre to the late Walter and Bertha (Forrester) Harris. Also preceding him in death are his first wife of 50 years, Carolyn (Daugherty) Harris in 2003; brother, Chester Harris; sisters, Hazel Anthony, Eva Silk, Mabel Crocker and Lucille Wills. Fred...
Mark Anthony White
Dec 3, 2014
Mr. Mark Anthony White passed away Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014, at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, at the age of 49 years, 2 months & 23 days. Mark was born Sept. 10, 1965, in St. Louis County, MO. Mark was preceded-in-death by: his grandparents - Clifford William & Genevieve White, Sr.; Noah & Bessie White. His aunt, Barbara Sue Phillips &...
Erica Lynn Bates
Dec 3, 2014
Erica Lynn Bates, formerly of Pilot Knob, passed away December 3, 2014 in Scott City, MO at the age of 22 years. She was born April 29, 1992 in Lafayette, Louisiana the daughter Eric Pippin and Amy Elizabeth Bates. Erica is survived by her parents, Amy Elizabeth Bates of Mineral Point, MO and Eric Pippin of Ironton, MO. In addition...
William J. Merritt
Dec 3, 2014
William J. "Bill" Merritt, 92, of Park Hills, formerly of North St. Louis County, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at his home. He was born Thursday, August 17, 1922 in St. Louis to the late William W. and Effie M. (Goggins) Merritt. Also preceding him in death are his wife, of over 60 years, Glenda L. (Crump) Merritt; son,...
Robert S. Dolan, Jr.
Dec 2, 2014
Robert Stanley Dolan, Jr., 29, of Bonne Terre passed away December 2, 2014. He was born September 28, 1985 in Festus. Robert was a member of the East Bonne Terre Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas and Charlotte Dolan and James and Shirley Walker. Robert is survived by his parents, Robert S. Dolan, Sr. and...
Jimmie Otto Lashley
Dec 1, 2014
Jimmie O. Lashley, Sr., 66, of Bismarck, passed away Monday, December 1, 2014 at his home. He was born Saturday, September 25, 1948 in St. Louis to the late Otto and Catherine (Darrough) Lashley. Also preceding him in death are his wife of 46 years, Margaret (Nash) Lashley and a grandson, Dustin Cody Jorgensen. He loved the outdoors spending time...
Yvonne Wineman
Dec 1, 2014
Yvonne Wineman, 75, of Bonne Terre, passed away Monday, December 1, 2014 at her home. She was born Wednesday, December 21, 1938 in Bernie, MO. She was a member of the Leadbelt Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ulis "Ray" Wineman; parents, Jesse and Dovie (Worley) Reeves; son, Rickie Wineman; three sisters, Shirley Cox, Pansy Miller,...
Mella Lee Long
Dec 1, 2014
Mella Lee Long of Annapolis, MO passed away December 1, 2014 in Farmington, MO at the age of 87 years. She was born April 22, 1927 in Annapolis, MO the daughter of Lou and Laura Lee (Goodman) Risher. She was united in marriage to Herbert Darrell Long who preceded her in death in April of 1992. To this union three...
Betty Smith
Nov 30, 2014
Betty Smith, 69, of Valles Mines, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Parkland Hospital. She was born Sunday, July 22, 1945 in East Prairie. She was retired from Walmart where she served as a manager in the Festus store. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in DeSoto. She was preceded in death by her father, Carl J....
