Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
William Scott Durham
Jan 7, 2015
William "Bill" Scott Durham of Ironton, Missouri passed away on January 7, 2015 in Saint Louis, Missouri at the age of 51 years. He was born September 12, 1963 in Saint Louis, Missouri the son of the late Willis "Sonny" Durham and Mary "Dolores" (Miller) Durham of Ironton, MO. Bill is survived by his wife Lana (Woodcock) Durham of Ironton,...
Norma Jean Wallace
Jan 6, 2015
Norma Jean Wallace, 79, of Bonne Terre passed away January 6, 2015 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She was born December 24, 1935 in Valles Mines to the late Ellis and Kate (Skaggs) Miller. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Wallace and brother, Jack Miller. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in...
Mabel Lorene Kern
Jan 5, 2015
Mabel Kern, 84, of West Palm Beach, passed away January 5, 2015. She was born February 4, 1930, in Leadwood, to the late Uriah and Barbara (Biggs) Licklider. Mrs. Kern is preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Kern; daughter, Barbara Lewis (née Schif); and grandson, Robert Reece, III. She attended Leadwood High School, class of 1948, and after high...
Clara T. Elders
Jan 5, 2015
Clara Theresa Elders, 72, of Bonne Terre passed away January 5, 2015. She was born October 28, 1942 in Bonne Terre to the late Leonard and Louise (Lore) House. Also preceding her in death were two sisters, Virginia Polly Sikes, Marjorie Biggerstaff; brother, Stanford "Snooze" House; close family friend, Barry Phipps. Clara was a member of Aulsbury Chapel Freewill Baptist...
Charlotte F Stevens
Jan 3, 2015
Charlotte Faye (Turnbough) Stevens of Arnold, was born July 26, 1941 in Courtois, to the late William and Bessie (Medley) Oliver and passed away at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at the age of 73. Charlotte was united in marriage to Robert D. "Bob" Turnbough in 1958 and to this union, 3 children were born....
Tracy Barker
Jan 2, 2015
Tracy (Niemiec) Italiano Barker, of Park Hills, passed away Friday, January 2, 2015 at her home. She was born Friday, May 4, 1962 to the late Joseph and Sue (McGee) Niemiec in New York. Tracy raised exotic animals and loved her kangaroos. Tracy is survived by her husband, Ty Barker; children, Jonathon and Alyssa Italiano; step daughter, Brianna Barker; brother,...
Joy Rendleman
Jan 2, 2015
Joy Rendleman, 70, of Bonne Terre passed away January 2, 2015 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born October 25, 1944 in St. Louis. She is preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy "Theresa" (Costillo) Wester and a daughter, Katherine McAllister. Joy is survived by her father James Wester; husband, Charlie Rendleman; children, Henry McAllister of St. Louis,...
Louise (Heitman) Larue Dees
Jan 1, 2015
Louise Dees, 78, of Imperial, formerly of St. Louis, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015 at de Greef Hospice House. She was born in St. Louis on August 12, 1936 to the late Vernon Lloyd and Martha Irene (GoForth) Heitman. The family moved to Imperial, MO in December, 1949. Also preceding her in death were brothers Raymond and Larry Heitman....
Russell Raymond Macbride, Sr.
Dec 31, 2014
Mr. Russell Raymond MacBride, Sr., passed away Wednesday morning, December 31, 2014, at the Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center, in Farmington, at the age of 84 years, 9 months & 25 days. Russell was born March 6, 1930, in St. Louis, and was the son of Henry MacBride and Jeannie 'Nicoll' MacBride. Also preceding-in-death were: his wife, Shirley 'West' MacBride (Jan....
Robin D Gossett
Dec 29, 2014
Robin Dale Gossett of Ironton, MO passed away December 29, 2014 in Farmington, MO at the age of 57 years. He was born February 15, 1957 in St. Louis, MO the son of the late Galen and Sarah "Dean" (Story) Gossett. On October 23, 1975 he was united in marriage to Frances "Elaine" Jones who survives. To this union three...
Joseph H. Fritsche
Dec 28, 2014
Joseph H. Fritsche, 61, of Bonne Terre passed into God's arms December 28, 2014 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus with his loving family and friends surrounding him. He was born May 12, 1953 in California to Herbert "Chick" Fritsche and Roberta (Casseaue) Bone. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He loved riding motorcycles, working on...
Christopher Jon "Marty" Miller
Dec 28, 2014
Christopher "Marty" Miller, 55, of Cabot AR, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2014. He was born on January 25, 1959 in Bonne Terre, MO to the late Helen (Rokan) Miller. Marty worked as an engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad for over 25 years, transferring to Central Arkansas in 1998. He was an avid Democrat who loved his children...
Irvin N. Brooks
Dec 26, 2014
Irvin Brooks, 75, of Leadwood, passed away December 26, 2014 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born January 17, 1939 to the late Herbert and Marie Brooks. Irvin was a member of the Leadwood Baptist Church, and he was an avid CBier with the handle "Tree Trimmer." He worked over 30 years as a drywall hanger to provide...
Sara Rose Espinoza
Dec 25, 2014
Sara Rose Espinoza of Arcadia, MO passed away December 25, 2014 in Little Rock, AR at the age of 24 years. She was born September 11, 1990 in Barstow, CA the daughter of Ismael and Tomi Jo (Bradley) Espinoza. Sara is survived by her parents, Tomi Bradley of Arcadia, MO and Ismael Espinoza of Barstow, CA, her brother, Mikeldan Bradley...
Sue M. Koeller
Dec 25, 2014
Sue Mary Koeller, 78, of Bonne Terre passed away December 25, 2014. She was born October 14, 1936 in Festus. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre, where she also taught at the school for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Edith (Franklin) McClain; daughter, Karen Sue Hammond;...
Orvil Sikes
Dec 24, 2014
Orvil Murrill Sikes, age 96 passed away December 24, 2014 at St. Joe Manor. He was born January 8, 1918 at Dexter, MO to the late James and Irene (Woolem) Sikes Preceded in death by parents, his wife Gertrude (Huff) Sikes, and three brothers, Olin, Alvin, and Herschel Sikes. Mr. Sikes is survived by one daughter, Linda (Rick) Poston of...
Frank Higgins
Dec 23, 2014
Francis "Frank" L. Higgins, 62, of Desloge passed away December 23, 2014. He was born January 2, 1952 in Crystal City. Frank was a hardworking man who loved racing and working on cars. He also had a great love for his family, especially his children and grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents, Terrence and Ruth (Seabaugh) Higgins...
Billy Ray Myers
Dec 23, 2014
Mr. Billy Ray Myers passed away at his Farmington residence early Tuesday morning, December 23, 2014, at the age of 78 years, 7 months & 7 days. Billy was born on May 16, 1936, in Esther, Missouri, and was the son of Frank Myers and Lillian 'Smith' Myers. Also preceding-in-death were: 2 sons - Billy Ray Myers (2014); Shane Myers...
Sally "Joann" Jordan
Dec 22, 2014
Joann Jordan formerly of Iron Mountain, MO passed away December 22, 2014 in Farmington, MO at the age of 69 years. She was born March 15, 1945 in Fredericktown, MO the daughter of William and Geraldine (Phillips) Hale. On November 5, 1978 she was united in marriage to Jesse Jordan who preceded her in death on August 20, 2002. Joann...
Mark Andrew Lindsey
Dec 22, 2014
Mark Lindsey, 29, of Park Hills, passed away December 22, 2014 as a result of an auto accident. He was born October 20, 1985 in Farmington to Chuck and Lea (Barnes) Lindsey, also of Park Hills. He was a certified weather spotter, and a member of the Eastern Ozarks Amateur Radio Club. Mark was dedicated member of the First Baptist...