Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Earl H. Byington, Jr.
Feb 16, 2014
Mr. Earl H. Byington, Jr., passed away Sunday evening, February 16, 2014, at Parkland Health Center, Farmington, at the age of 82 years, 9 months & 14 days. Earl was born on May 2, 1931, in Farmington, and was the son of Earl H. Byington, Sr., and Lulu 'Quinton' Byington. Also preceding-in-death were: a son, Michael K. Byington (Nov....
Veronica Miller
Feb 15, 2014
Donna (Barton) Miller, 89, of Irving, TX, and formerly of Desloge, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014, at Silverado Senior Living in Irving. She was born March 20, 1924, in Frankclay to the late Radis and Anna Marie (Glore) Barton. Donna is also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Miller; four brothers, Leon Myers, Carlos Barton, Carroll Barton, and...
Mary Catherine (Harris) Clark
Feb 13, 2014
Mary Clark, 63 of Farmington, passed away February 13, 2014 at Mercy Hospital. No plans are being made for private or local services. Arrangements are under the direction of C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge.
Frank Cohlman
Feb 12, 2014
Frank Cohlman, 77 of French Village, passed away February 12, 2014 at his residence. He was born March 11, 1936 in St. Louis. Frank was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in French Village. He always served where needed and loved making new friends.He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Henry and Mary (Littoken) Cohlman; and brother,...
Jeremiah David Smith
Feb 12, 2014
Jeremiah David Smith, of Tybee Island, Georgia, formerly of Farmington, passed away February 12, 2014, in Bonne Terre, at the age of 32 years, 11 months & 8 days. Jeremiah was born on March 4, 1981, and was preceded-in-death by his father, Steven Dale Smith on Oct. 6, 1999.
Jeremiah was a member of the First Baptist Church of Delassus.
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Ellen Declue
Feb 9, 2014
Ellen M. DeClue, 54, of Desloge passed away February 9, 2014 at her residence. She was born February 5, 1960 in Washington County. She was preceded in death by her father, Eugene C. DeClue; two sisters, Kathy Tinker, and Charlotte Boyd; brother, Danny Lee DeClue. Mrs. DeClue was a member of the Desloge Eagles Lodge.Mrs. DeClue is survived by her...
Ruth Maxine Diaz
Feb 8, 2014
Ruth Maxine Diaz, 85, of Terre Du Lac passed away February 8, 2014 at her residence. She was born February 17, 1928 in Parma, MO. to the late Adolf and Colleen (Gillis) Lefler. Mrs. Diaz was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Lambert.Mrs. Diaz is survived by her husband, Joseph Diaz of Terre Du Lac; children, Wayne Lambert and...
Peggy Marie Brown
Feb 8, 2014
Peggy Marie Brown, 74, of Bonne Terre passed away February 8, 2014 at St. Anthonys Hospital. Peggy was born November 20, 1939 in Fredericktown. She is preceded in death by her father, Everett Wengler; mother, Mildred (Reeves) Stegall; step-father, Bernard Stegall; brothers, Bobby Wengler, Billy "Bud" Wengler; sister, Brenda Kay.Peggy is survived by three daughters, Sherry (Wilson) Martin of Bonne...
Verna K. Cole
Feb 6, 2014
Mrs. Verna Kathryne 'Clubb' Cole passed away early Thursday morning, February 6, 2014, at her Community Manor residence at the age of 91 years and 11 months. Verna was born on March 6,1922, in Bollinger County, Missouri, and was the daughter of Henry Everett Clubb and Clara Mae 'Moyers' Clubb. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Oral L. Cole (2000); 2...
Lawrence Evans
Feb 5, 2014
Lawrence Clayton Evans, 78,of Valles Mines passed away February 5, 2014. He was born September 28, 1935 inSt. Louis to the late James H. and Ellen C. (McCarthy) Evans. He was alsopreceded in death by his brother, James T. Evans.He proudly served hiscountry in the United States Army.Lawrence is survived by twonieces.
Loren Lowell Depew
Feb 4, 2014
Loren Lowell DePew of Ironton, MO passed away February 4, 2014 in Farmington, MO at the age of 84 years. He was born July 24, 1929 in Ironton, MO the son of Emory and Helen (Missey) DePew. On November 23, 1988 he was united in marriage to Nancy Dement who preceded him in death on October 21, 2007. Loren is...
Sylvester J.Pete Martin
Feb 2, 2014
Sylvester J. "Pete" Martin, 83, of Bonne Terre passed away Sunday February 2, 2014 at hisresidence. He was born July 11, 1930 tothe late Joe and Jesse Mae (Cook) Martin in Bonne Terre. Pete was preceded indeath by his wife Gladine Martin.Petewas a member of the Elvins Ionic Lodge #154 A.F.A.M. He was a past member of the Centenary UnitedMethodist...
Golda Mary Young
Feb 1, 2014
Golda Mary Young, 87, of Park Hills passed away February 1, 2014 at St. Joe Manor. She was born February 11, 1926 and was the daughter of the late Edward and Minnie M. (Morris) Womack. Also preceded in death by infant daughter Phyllis; husbands Lee Darnell and Louis Young; sisters, Mapel Reed, Macy Byers, Jewell Hutchings; and brothers, Edward Womack,...
Douglas Petty
Jan 30, 2014
Douglas Brian Petty, 48, of Valles Mines passed awayJanuary 30, 2014. He was born October 22, 1965 in Des Arc, AR. Douglas wasemployed with Auto Zone, working for several local stores.He was preceded in death by his step-father, JohnRiney. Douglas is survived by his wife Shannon (Ryan)Petty; daughter, Rorie Petty; father and mother-in-law, John and Carolyn Ryan;brother-in-law, Michael Ryan (Stefani);...
Harold Pratte
Jan 29, 2014
Harold Eugene Pratte, 86 of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Country Meadows Nursing Home. He was born April 12, 1927 in Esther to the late Lydle and Esther Ellen (Center) Pratte. Gene served in The United States Army during the WWII era and served stateside. He was a teacher and counselor for several years at the Desloge...
Scotty Shelton
Jan 29, 2014
ScottyShelton, 60 of Farmington, passed away January 29, 2014 at Camelot NursingCenter.He was born October 6, 1953 to the late Windell Earl andDella (Miner) Shelton Sr.Scotty was a member of The Church of JesusChrist of Latter Day Saints in Farmington.Scottyis survived by his sister, Susan (Mrs. Mike) McCarver of Farmington; nephew,Patrick McCarver; and numerous friends at Camelot Nursing Home.Thevisitation will...
Laverne Pleimann
Jan 28, 2014
LaVerne Pleimann, 79 of French Village, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born March 13, 1934 to the late Charles and Margaret (Lutz) Weber Sr. in St. Louis. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in French Village.LaVerne is also preceded in death by husband, Edward A. Pleimann Sr., which...
Judy A. Pritchett
Jan 27, 2014
Judy A. Pritchett, passed away January 27, 2014, at her Indianapolis, Indiana, residence, at the age of 57 years, 9 months & 23 days. Judy was born in Farmington, on April 4, 1956, and was the daughter of the late Emmanuel Ondis Pritchett (dec'd 1997) and Mamie Lorene 'Herbst' Pritchett (dec'd 1998).
Judy served 4 years in the US Navy...
Ed Bequette
Jan 26, 2014
Ed Bequette, 73, ofFredericktown, formerly of Bonne Terre passed away Sunday, January 26, 2014 atPerry County Memorial Hospital. He was born Monday, August 19, 1940 in Bonne Terreto the late Guy Tony and Hazel Maggie (Gillam) Bequette. He is also preceded indeath by one brother Medford "Mack" Bequette. Ed was a member of the AmericanLegion Post #248 and the Eagles...
Freda Harrison
Jan 25, 2014
Freda "Juanita" Harrison born March 4, 1930 in Frankclay, MO. went home to be with Jesus January 25, 2014. She was a long standing member of the Stony Point Missionary Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by parents, Roy and Ethel (Jarvis) Henson; her only sibling, Helen Cox; infant son Gerald Lee Harrison Jr.; grandchildren Amy Renee Harrison and...

