Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
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...
Ray "Bud" Thomas Mohon
Jan 23, 2014
Mr. Ray "Bud" Thomas Mohon passed away at his Annapolis residence late Thursday afternoon, January 23, 2014, at the age of 78 years, 11 months & 8 days. Ray was born on February 15, 1935, in Granite City, IL., & was the son of Clyde Edgar Mohon and Florence Delma 'Shockley' Mohon. Also preceding-in-death were: his wife, Nina Marie 'Rinehart'...
Mary K. White
Jan 22, 2014
Mary Kathleen White, 79, of Festus passed away January22, 2014 at her residence. She was born December 18, 1934 in East St. Louis, ILto the late William Sargent, Sr. and Geneva Payton. She was also preceded indeath by one son, John Sims; two sister, Roberta Elledge and Clara Laws; onebrother, Timothy Michael Sargent. She is survived by her husband of...
Mary "Jane" Copeland
Jan 20, 2014
Mary "Jane" Copeland of formerly of Ironton, Missouri passed away January 20, 2014 in Farmington at the age of 82 Years. She was born July 14, 1931 in Rolla, MO the daughter of the late Elmer "Jake" and Rebul (Gunter) Collier. On November 14, 1953 she was united in marriage to Jesse Ralph Copeland who preceded her in death on...
Samuel Matthew Adams
Jan 19, 2014
Samuel Adams, age 2 of Park Hills, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014 at St. Louis Childrens Hospital. He was born January 4, 2012 in Farmington. Samuel is preceded in death by his great grandpas, Rev. Ronald Petty andDewayne Roberts; loving uncle, Randy Wells; and great-uncle Gary Roberts.Samuel is survived by his parents, Jason and Amanda (Roberts) Wells of Park...
Arthur Poorman
Jan 17, 2014
Arthur Lee Poorman, 76, of Bonne Terre, made his heavenly flight on January17, 2014, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO. He was born on July 23, 1937, inChaffee, MO to the late Elmer A. and Mima Lee (Harmon) Poorman. In addition tohis parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Delbert Poorman.Aftergraduating from Cape Girardeau Central High School,...
Armida (Villanueva) Treaster
Jan 16, 2014
Armida Treaster, 78, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She was born Wednesday, July 17, 1935 in Benavides, TX to the late Felix and Alicia (Lopez) Villanueva. Also preceding her in death is one sister Janie Villanueva. Armida was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother to her family. She attended Fellowship Free Will...
Gladine (Turner) Hendrix
Jan 11, 2014
Gladine (Turner) Hendrix passed away January 11, 2014 in Pilot Knob, MO at the age of 85 years. She was born December 4, 1928 in Goodland, MO the daughter of Henry and Lucy (Keith) Turner. On July 27, 1951 she was united in marriage to Jewel Hendrix who preceded her in death on November 9, 2006. Gladine is survived by...
Sandra Joyce Birmingham
Jan 11, 2014
Mrs. Sandra Joyce (O'Farrell) Birmingham passed away Saturday morning, January 11, 2014, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, Farmington. Sandra was born on September 17, 1949, in St. Louis, MO, & was the daughter of James L. O'Farrell and the late Mabel D. 'Gray' O'Farrell (dec'd March 24, 2013).
Survivors Include : her father, James L. O'Farrell, of Farmington; 3...
Carol Ann Reeder
Jan 9, 2014
Mrs. Carol Ann Reeder passed away Thursday morning, January 9, 2014, at the Fieser Nursing Center, in Fenton, Missouri, at the age of 78 years, 1 month & 28 days. Carol was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on November 11, 1935, & was the daughter of Richard Helling and Eleanor 'Smith' Helling. Carol was also preceded-in-death by: her husband, Paul...
Jamie Lynn Faries
Jan 8, 2014
Jamie Lynn Faries passed away January 8, 2014, in Farmington, at the age of 27 years, 1 month & 6 days. Jamie was born on December 3, 1986, in Festus, Missouri, and was the daughter of James Allen Faries, Jr., and Carol Lynn 'Sorrell' Faries.
Jamie attended The Bridge Church in Leadington.
Survivors Include : her parents - James &...
Ellis Edgar Reed
Jan 7, 2014
Ellis Edgar Reed of Arcadia, MO passed away January 7, 2014 at the age of 76 years. He was born January 23, 1937 in Minimum, MO the son of the late Noah and Virgie (West) Reed. Ellis is survived by three daughters; Tywillia Uriega of Annapolis, MO, Debra Backus and husband Phil of South Carolina, and Christina Matthews of Fredericktown,...
Sally Grounds
Jan 4, 2014
Sally Grounds, 53, of Bismarck passed away Saturday, January4, 2014 at her home. She was born Friday, February 26, 1960 in Bonne Terre toher parents John and Beverly Johnson. She attended the Esther United MethodistChurch.In addition to her parents Sally is survived by her husbandGale Grounds of Bismarck; two sons Gabe Nicholson and wife Katie of Park Hillsand Chad Grounds...
Dale Halter
Jan 4, 2014
Dale Halter, age 76 of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis. He was born December 12, 1937 in Elvins and later served his country in The United States Army. Dale married the love of his life Judith Halter and was married for 51 years. Dale first worked in Missouri as a...
Robert H Gates
Jan 4, 2014
Robert H. Gates of Farmington, MO passed away January 4, 2014 at the age of 91 years. He was born July 21, 1922 in Des Moines, IA, the son of Harlow and Pearl (Lenz) Gates. On April 23, 1948 he was united in marriage to Betty V. Glass who preceded him in death on February 22, 2011. To this union...
Christine Gillam Benton
Jan 3, 2014
Christine Louise Gillam Benton, formerly of Ironton, MO passed away January 3, 2014 in Fredericktown, MO at the age of 75 years. She was born December 3 1938 in Bismarck, MO the daughter of Grandvil and Hilda (Farris) Clinton. Christine is survived by her children; Donna Laws of North Carolina, Tina Crismon of St. Louis, MO, Eva Loveless of Pevely,...

