Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri

Aaron Richard Tate

Aaron Richard Tate

Apr 16, 2014

Aaron Richard Tate of Belleview, MO passed away April 16, 2014 in Farmington, MO at the age of 75 years. He was born May 9, 1938 in Ironton, MO the son of the late William and Margaret (Farley) Tate. On April 6, 1963 he was united in marriage to Betty Lou Bennett who survives. To this union three sons were...

Katheryn Rearden

Katheryn Rearden

Apr 15, 2014

Katheryn Rearden, 86, of Desloge, passed away April 15, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born November 30, 1927 in Leadwood, to the late Claude and Eunice (Gillam) Williamson. Katheryn served her country as a MASH Nurse in Korea during the Korean War. She was also a nurse at Farmington Community Hospital and later retired from...

Norma Boyer

Norma Boyer

Apr 14, 2014

Norma Lea Boyer, 81, of Bonne Terre, formerly ofHerculaneum passed away April 14, 2014 at St. Joe Manor. She was born March 16,1933 in Potosi to the late Lester and Helen (Benson) Sisk. She was alsopreceded in death by two brothers, Donald Sisk and Lester Sisk, Jr.Norma is survived by her son, Martin Boyer and wifeCheryl of Festus; two grandchildren;...

James Bowen

James Bowen

Apr 13, 2014

James W. Bowen, 70, of Boonville, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, April 13, 2014. James William Bowen was born in Elvins, MO, Oct. 2, 1943, the son of Charles Bowen and Bobby Hammers Bowen. He served in the U. S. Navy. Jim moved to Boonville from St. Louis in 1979 with Intertherm (Nordyne). After his retirement from...

Ken Mosier

Ken Mosier

Apr 12, 2014

Kenneth Mosier of Park Hills was born Feb. 12, 1953, in Bonne Terre and passed away April 12, 2014 at St. Anthonys Medical Center at the age of 61 years. He was the son of the late Norman Mosier and Alfrieda Mosier Richards of Leadwood who survives. Mr. Mosier was the owner of Kens Cards and Coins in Park Hills,...

Owen Sloan Jr.

Owen Sloan Jr.

Apr 10, 2014

Owen Sloan, Jr., 84, of Farmington passed away April10, 2014 at Presbyterian Manor. He was born October 14, 1929 in Leadwood. Owenproudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the KoreanWar. He retired from Bell Helicopter in Fort Worth, TX. After his retirement hemoved to a small farm outside of Bonne Terre at which time he operated...

Michael Cross

Michael Cross

Apr 10, 2014

Michael Cross, 59 of Desloge, passed away April 10, 2014 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born August 21, 1954 in Bonne Terre. Mike was a MABA Coach for 12 years and coached our local all star Senior Babe Ruth team to a State Championship in 1999. He was also a member...

John George German

John George German

Apr 9, 2014

John George German passed away April 9, 2014 at the Ozark Nursing and Care Center in Ozark, Missouri at the age of 92. He is survived by his wife, Mary Chambers German of Springfield, Missouri; his son, John Robert and wife Claudette of St. Louis, Missouri; his step-son, Steven Henry and wife Lisa of Springfield; his step-daughter, Debbie Phillips and...

Linda Joan Berger

Linda Joan Berger

Apr 9, 2014

Mrs. Linda Joan Berger passed away in Doe Run on Wednesday evening, April 9, 2014, at the age of 74 years, 10 months & 18 days. Linda was born on May 21, 1939, & was the daughter of Jesse Alonzo Hammers and Maudie Viola 'Rice' Hammers. Linda was preceeded-in-death by her husband, Robert Paul Berger, on April 22, 2001; a...

Dylan Brundage

Dylan Brundage

Apr 9, 2014

Dylan Bradford Brundage, 22, of Farmington passed away April 9, 2014. He was born February 19, 1992 in Farmington. Dylan was anavid skateboarder. He loved life and did not have an enemy. He helped save manylives with his generous gift of being an organ donor. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Larry "Banjo"Mahurin; grandfather, Kenneth Harrison; two uncles,...

Hershell Napier

Hershell Napier

Apr 9, 2014

Hershell Napier of Ironton, MO passed away April 9, 2014 at his residence at the age of 83 years. He was born May 31, 1930 in Rowdy, KY the son of Roosevelt and Ethel Napier. On April 26, 1983 he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Selinger who survives. Also surviving are seven children; Lowell Napier of Detroit, MI,...

Mr. Paul Vernis Hawkins

Mr. Paul Vernis Hawkins

Apr 8, 2014

Paul Vernis Hawkins of Ironton, MO passed away April 8, 2014 at his residence at the age of 82 years. He was born August 31, 1931 in Black, MO the son of Ollie and Lydia (Black) Hawkins. On September 30, 1951 he was united in marriage to Ira Ann Lewis who survives. To this union four children were born; Paula...

Lorene Frances Lovelace

Lorene Frances Lovelace

Apr 8, 2014

Lorene Frances Duncan Lovelace passed away April 8, 2014 in Farmington, MO at the age of 96 years. She was born July 2, 1917 in Claytown, MO the daughter of Benjamin and Lola (Nelson) Hardin. Lorene was preceded in death by two husbands; Wayne Duncan and Edgar Lovelace, three brothers; Larios Hardin, Lyle Hardin and Warren Hardin, and a sister,...

Beverly Jean Hitchcock

Beverly Jean Hitchcock

Apr 7, 2014

BeverlyHitchcock, 81 of Desloge, passed away April 7, 2014 at her residence surroundedby her family. She was born January 29,1933 at home, in Canton, IL, to the late Lester and Edith (Ford) Slater. Beverly was the past owner/operator of SmokeHouse BB-Q and Hitchcock Discount Boots; she attended to secretarial dutieswith her husband at Hitchcock Salvage Inc.In addition to all her...

Charles (Fred) Jones

Charles (Fred) Jones

Apr 7, 2014

Charles "Fred" Jones, 69 of Park Hills, passed away April 7, 2014 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born November 25, 1944 in Bonne Terre to the late Charles and Helen (Ragsdale) Jones Sr., in Bonne Terre. Fred served in the United States Army as an M.P. and was stationed in Germany.He is preceded in death by his...

Stacey (Barlow) Rector

Stacey (Barlow) Rector

Apr 7, 2014

Stacey Rector, 45, of Farmington, passed away Monday, April 7, 2014 at her residence. She was born Sunday, May 12, 1968 in Farmington. Stacey was a very loving mother and a good friend. She was precededin death by her mother, Peggy (Ruth) Resinger; one brother, Jason Barlow.Staceyis survived by one daughter, Amber Rector; father, Jesse Barlow; one sister,Beth Lynch; and...

Linda Higgins

Linda Higgins

Apr 6, 2014

Linda Higgins, 61, of Park Hills, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. She was born Thursday, August 21, 1952 in Bonne Terre to the late Charles Franklin and Josephine (Emily) Franklin. Also preceding her in death is one son, Michael Higgins. Linda was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church participating in the womens ministry. She was...

Gloria L. Belvin

Gloria L. Belvin

Apr 6, 2014

Gloria Belvin, 71 of Park Hills, passed away April 6, 2014 at Missouri Baptist in St. Louis. She was born August 28, 1942 in Lansing IL., to the late Ezra and Edna (Sellers) Brady. Gloria is preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Harold Brady; two sisters, Delores Broomhead, and Shirley Asplund; grandson, Chad Vallo.Gloria is survived by her...

Leona Mae Allen

Leona Mae Allen

Apr 6, 2014

Leona Mae Allen of Arcadia, MO passed away April 6, 2014 at the age of 83 years. She was born May 7, 1930 in Sabula, MO the daughter of Virgil and Alma (Lewis) Hughes. On October 20, 1951 she was united in marriage to Lynn Allen who preceded her in death on December 30, 2005. To this union two children...

Michael Henderson

Michael Henderson

Apr 6, 2014

Michael Henderson, 64 of Bismarck, passed away April 6, 2014 at his home. He was born December 27, 1949 in St. Louis. Michael served his country in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam Conflict, followed by years of service in the United States Marine Corp. Reserves, Army National Guard, and United States Navy. He was a member of...