Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Michelle Wesbecher
Aug 18, 2014
Michelle Wesbecher, 45, of Park Hills, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014 at her home. She was born Saturday, August 24, 1968 in Neenah, WI. She was preceded in death by her daughter Rachael Wesbecher. Michelle is survived by her husband of 26 years, Curtis Wesbecher; son, Jeramy (Sarah) Wesbecher; daughter, Kristen (Austin) Killian; parents, Marvin Cooke and Karen Baker;...
Rose Marie Hafner
Aug 18, 2014
Rose (Heinrichs) Hafner, 53, of Farmington, passed away August 18, 2014 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center. She was born July 7, 1961 in St. Louis to the late Herbert Luther and Pearl Helen (McCorkle) Heinrichs. Rose enjoyed family gatherings and cooking for her family. Rose is survived by her husband, Charles Hafner; sisters, Lora (Mrs. Pete) Schmuck, and Karen...
Brian Henry Pigg Stone
Aug 16, 2014
Mr. Brian Henry Pigg Stone passed away late Saturday morning, August 16, 2014, at his residence at the age of 50 years and 7 days. Brian was born on August 10, 1964, in Belleville, Illinois, and was the son of Joyce Ann Stone and the late John Perry Pigg. Also preceding-in-death were: a son, Christopher Pigg Stone (2013), and a...
Henry Y. Cashion
Aug 16, 2014
Mr. Henry Y. Cashion, of Farmington, passed away August 16th at the age of 75. Henry was born in St. Francois County on Aug. 20, 1938. He was the only son of Henry Yount Cashion and Elsie Marie (Ehret) Cashion. One son, Trace E. Cashion, preceded him in death. His sister, Bonnie Fay (Ferrell) Croy, is living in Springfield, Missouri.
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Genevieve C. Mahurin
Aug 15, 2014
Genevieve C. Mahurin of Desloge, passed away on August 15, 2014 at her residence. She was born on May 29, 1926 in Desloge to the late Frank and Ollie M. (Pratte) McCall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William G. Mahurin and sister Evelyn Womack. Genevieve was a member of Immaculate Conception Church...
Robert Warren Jones
Aug 15, 2014
Robert Warren Jones of Ironton, MO passed away August 15, 2014 in Pilot Knob, MO at the age of 71 years. He was born March 11, 1943 in Newton County, MO the son of the late Eugene Waymon and Janice Marvel (Mallory) Jones. On April 15, 1995 he was united in marriage to Linda Lee Chaffin who survives. In addition...
Gina Lynne Coulter
Aug 14, 2014
Gina Coulter, 52, of Desloge, passed away August 14, 2014 at Siteman Cancer Center, surrounded by her family. She was born August 17, 1961 in Bonne Terre, to the late George and Alma Lucille (Parks) Gowen. Gina was employed as the Human Resource Manager at Farmington Wal-Mart for 20 years. She is preceded in death by her parents; three sisters,...
Robert T. Edgar
Aug 13, 2014
Robert T. Edgar of Elvins, passed away on August 13, 2014 at Ashbrook Assisted Living in Farmington, at the age of 87. He was born on August 25, 1926 in Gumbo to the late Lawrence and Odessa (Ogle) Edgar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 34 years, Anna Lee (Rosener) Edgar...
Ricky Gale Black
Aug 13, 2014
Ricky Gale Black, born December 13, 1960, passed away on August 13, 2014, at the age of 53. Rick was a lifelong member of East Bonne Terre Baptist Church and forever had a love for God. He will always be remembered for the smiles he brought to many faces. He was preceded in death by his father, Damon Black and...
Virgil C. Reed
Aug 13, 2014
Virgil C. Reed, 74, of Park Hills, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Country Meadows. He was born Monday, October 30, 1939 in Elvins to the late Rev. Poney and Mapel (Womack) Reed. Also preceding him in death are brothers, Wesley Reed and Charles Reed. Virgil served the in the United States Army. He loved to garden, enjoyed time...
Earl Wayne Holbert
Aug 12, 2014
Earl Wayne Holbert, known to most as Wayne, passed away August 12, 2014 at his residence in Caledonia at the age of 58 years. He was born January 10, 1956 in Ironton, MO the son of Earl and Blanche (Spangler) Holbert. Thirty-nine years ago he married his wife, Sandra Sue Hardin. She survives and resides in Caledonia. Wayne is also...
Eva Gertrude Trask
Aug 12, 2014
Eva Gertrude Trask of Cedar Hill, MO passed away August 12, 2014 in Eureka, MO at the age of 93 years. She was born April 18, 1921 in Des Arc, MO the daughter of John Henry and Lucy (Wallace) Poston. She is survived by four children; Hilda Claudette Stevenson and husband, Harold, of Anna, IL, Mary Frances Keenan and husband...
Aaron Lee Penberthy
Aug 12, 2014
Aaron Penberthy, 54, of Marengo, IA, formerly of Leadwood, passed away August 12, 2014. He was born July 7, 1960 in Toledo, OH to Vernon and Sandra "Gaye" (Bowen) Penberthy. Aaron served his country in the United States Coast Guard. Aaron is survived by his parents; three daughters, Brandy Dee, Savanah Penberthy, and Katelyn Penberthy; siblings, Cindy (Mrs. James) Tilley,...
James Edward Pratte
Aug 9, 2014
Ed Pratte James Edward "Ed" Pratte, 74, of Park Hills was born October 9, 1939 and passed away at his home on August 9, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eli and Elsie (Gibbons) Pratte along with two brothers, Larry and Garry Pratte and one sister, Georgia Pratte. He is survived by his wife, Frances (Ward) Pratte;...
Patricia Ann Eckman
Aug 9, 2014
Patricia Ann Eckman, 75, of St. Louis passed away August 9, 2014. She was born October 3, 1938 in St. Louis to the late Robert T. and Frances (Wiget) Novy. Patricia was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry R. Eckman, Sr.; brother, Robert Roger Novy, Sr.; sister, Jeanne Lorenz. Patricia is survived by two sons, Harry Eckman, Jr....
Tom Daffron
Aug 8, 2014
Tom Daffron, 89 of Desloge, passed away August 8, 2014 at Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born October 8, 1924 in Flat River to the late Nile Thomas and Elva (Wampler) Daffron. Mr. Daffron served in the United States Army during WW II and participated in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe campaigns. He was...
Ronald Joseph Sutton
Aug 5, 2014
Mr. Ronald Joseph Sutton passed away early Tuesday morning, August 5, 2014, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, at the age of 78 years, 10 months & 13 days. Ronald was born on September 22, 1935, in Bonne Terre, MO., & was the son of Charles Sheldon "Jack" Sutton and Alberta 'Burcham' Sutton. Also preceding-in-death were: his...
Rita Vallo
Aug 3, 2014
Rita Vallo, 77, of Bonne Terre passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014 at her home. She was born Monday, June 14, 1937 to the late John and Garnetta (Comte) Hahn. Rita was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she participated in one of her favorite pass times, quilting. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and...
Jean A. Starner
Aug 3, 2014
Jean A. Starner, 73, of Park Hills, passed away August 3, 2014 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Facility in Farmington, MO. Jean was born April 8, 1941 in Charleston, WV, to the late Charles L. Kingery and Georgia C. (Spencer) Frame; she was preceded in death by both of her parents and brother in-law, Emil Ferrell. Jean is survived by two...
Alice Mae Hays
Aug 2, 2014
Alice Mae Hays, age 85, of Park Hills, passed away August 2, 2014 at Georgian Gardens Nursing Home. She was born May 2, 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late William A. and Mabel (Zimmerman) Foley. Preceding her in death is her husband Clifford E. Hays and son Michael A. Hopkins. Mrs. Hays is survived by children Mary, Janet,...
