Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Thatcher Nathaneil Carr
Nov 21, 2014
Thatcher Nathaneil Carr of Arcadia, MO passed away November 21, 2014 in Pilot Knob at the age of 16 years. He was born September 25, 1998 in Pilot Knob, MO the son of John Eugene Carr Jr of Annapolis, MO and Erin Rebecca Light of Arcadia, MO. Thatcher is survived by three brothers; Logan Carr of Casper, WY, Tyler Womble...
Thelma J. Blake
Nov 21, 2014
Mrs. Thelma J. Blake passed away at her Farmington residence early Friday morning, November 21, 2014, at the age of 76 years and 28 days. Thelma was born on October 23, 1938, in Mill Creek, Missouri, and was the daugther of Lloyd J. Hahn and Katherine 'Winch' Hahn. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Leonard P. Blake (Aug. 19, 1995); 2...
Sandra Jean Gravett
Nov 16, 2014
Sandra J. Gravett, 72, of Desloge, formerly of Cuba, passed away, November 16, 2014 at National Health Care in Desloge. She was born January 19, 1942 in Mine La Motte, to the late George and Iva (Wampler) Cook. She was a member of the Steelville Assembly of God Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; loving husband of...
Jim Gremminger
Nov 15, 2014
James "Jim" Gremminger of Desloge was born December 7, 1932 in Desloge and passed away November 15, 2014 at the age of 81. He was the son of the late Fred and Helen Mouser Gremminger. Also preceding him in death was a brother Vincent Gremminger. Jim was a member of the Desloge Fire Department for over 63 years where he...
Joyce Chervenak
Nov 15, 2014
Joyce Chervenak Joyce Chervenak, 84, of Desloge passed away November 15, 2014 at her residence. She was born September 4, 1930 in Desloge to the late Leonard and Louise (Qualls) Halbert. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, John Chervenak. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of the Leadbelt and a member of the Eastern Star....
Brian Keith Knapp
Nov 14, 2014
Brian Keith Knapp of Doe Run, MO passed away November 14, 2014 at his residence at the age of 47 years. He was born October 30, 1967 in Fredericktown, MO the son of the late Jerry and Kathleen Ruth (Moore) Knapp. On December 10, 1988 he was united in marriage to Michelle Lee Hadley who survives. To this union three...
Rick White
Nov 13, 2014
Charles Richard "Rick" White, 57, of Bonne Terre passed away November 13, 2014. He was born August 23, 1957 in St. Louis. Rick was a member of Grace Family Outreach Church in Park Hills where he was part of the worship team. He was also a member of the Country Gospel Music Association. Rick was a well-known musician and enjoyed...
Porter Jackson Hensley
Nov 13, 2014
Mr. Porter Jackson Hensley passed away Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, at St. John's Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, at the age of 78 years, 11 months & 24 days. Porter was born Nov. 19,1935, at Cave Creek, Ark., and was the son of James Robert Hensley and Arlie 'Henson' Hensley.
Porter was a member of Farmington First Baptist Church, and...
James William Paul Crabtree
Nov 12, 2014
Mr. James William Paul Crabtree passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at The Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Crystal City, MO., at the age of 78 years, 1 month & 21 days. James was born on September 21, 1936, in Salem, Missouri, and was preceded-in-death by: his parents, James Wesley Crabtree and Eliza 'Estep' Crabtree; a daughter, Connie Marie Crabtree; a...
Charles "Butch" Conrad
Nov 11, 2014
Charles Edgar "Butch" Conrad of Pilot Knob, MO passed away November 11, 2014 in Farmington, MO at the age of 57 years. He was born December 4, 1956 in St. Louis, MO the son of the late Lloyd Edgar and Beulah Fay (Foster) Conrad. Butch is survived by his two sons; Charles Travis "Yoshi" Conrad and wife, Paula, of Pilot...
Elisabeth Besenger
Nov 9, 2014
Elisabeth Besenger, 87, of Jefferson City, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014 at the Golden Living Center in Jefferson City. She was born Wednesday, January 19, 1927 in Lake County, IN. She was preceded in death by her husband, James "Jack Rab" Besenger; birth parents, Francis and Elizabeth Ullrich; foster parents, Henry and Ople Croghan; one sister and four brothers....
Bertha Lorene Ragsdale
Nov 9, 2014
Lorene Ragsdale, 93, of Farmington, passed away November 9, 2014 at Community Manor in Farmington. She was born August 21, 1921, to the late Joel Hardy and Bertha Ann (Landers) Koen. Lorene and her late husband, were the owners of Ragsdale's Furniture for over 50 years and were members of The First United Methodist Church of Park Hills. She is...
Lottie Cloviece "Fritz" Moses
Nov 9, 2014
Lottie Cloviece Moses, formerly of Ironton, MO passed away November 9, 2014 in Farmington, MO at the age of 87 years. She was born November 29, 1926 in Black, MO the daughter of Grover Cleveland and Nora Ellen (Lewis) Foster. On June 12, 1946 she was united in marriage to William Eugene Moses who preceded her in death on December...
Candy Cowley
Nov 7, 2014
Candy Cowley, 35, of Fredericktown, passed away November 7, 2014. She was born December 23, 1978. She will always be remembered for her artistic expression. Candy is survived by her mother, Pam Spradling and fiancé Robert Henderson; father, Tom Cowley and wife Brenda; six children; brother, Tom Cowley and wife Denise; sisters, Debbra Keith and husband Joey and Cindy Cowley...
Rev. Samuel James Barker
Nov 6, 2014
Rev. James Barker, 93, of Park Hills passed away November 6, 2014 at Country Meadows Nursing Center in Park Hills. He was born December 17, 1920, in Desloge, to the late James Enloe and Biddie Ellen (Cooksey) Barker. He was a member of Gospel Light Free Will Baptist Church in Bonne Terre. He is preceded in death by his parents;...
Carol Lynn Withrow
Nov 6, 2014
Carol Lynn Withrow, 55, of Leadwood, passed away November 6, 2014 at Parkland South. She was born March 10, 1959 to the late Jesse and Florence (Sanders) Vessell in St. Louis. Carol Lynn was a sweet good hearted girl. She was preceded in death by her parents and first husband, Timothy Henderson; brothers, Paul, Robert, and Timothy Vessell; and one...
Helen A. Thomas
Nov 5, 2014
Mrs. Helen Alberta "Babb" Thomas passed away late Wednesday night, November 5, 2014, at Camelot Manor Nursing Home, in Farmington, at the age of 89 years and 11 months & 1 day. Helen was born on December 4, 1924. Helen was preceded-in-death by her husband, Earl Thomas on Feb. 17, 2003. Also preceding-in-death were: a sister, Sarah "Lizzie" Williams...
Charles E. Stinnett
Nov 4, 2014
Charles E. Stinnett, 64, of Bonne Terre passed away November 4, 2014. He was born May 20, 1950 in Bonne Terre. He enjoyed tinkering with anything mechanical such as old cars and lawnmowers. He was a talented musician who loved to play guitar and sing. Next to Jesus, his son James was his whole world. He was preceded in death...
Reba Earlene Botkin
Nov 2, 2014
Reba Earlene Botkin of Farmington, MO passed away November 2, 2014 at the age of 89 years. She was born January 24, 1925 in Reynolds, MO the daughter of the late Emmitt Homer and Inez Bell (Spradley) May. Reba was preceded in death by two husbands; Elmer "Duke" Swaringim in 1986 and Eual Botkin in 2006. She was also preceded...
Billy O. Krauss
Oct 31, 2014
Mr. Billy O. Krauss passed away late Friday morning, October 31, 2014, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO., at the age of 83 years and 17 days. Billy was born on October 14, 1931, at Huff-Station, MO., & was the son of Willhelm "Bill" Krauss and Margaret 'Murphy' Krauss. Also preceding-in-death were: his wife, Lydia 'Crice' Krauss (Aug. 16,...