Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Martin 'Marty' Benischek
Apr 1, 2003
Mr. Martin 'Marty' Benischek, of Farmington, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 1, 2003, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, Farmington. Marty was born March 25, 1949, in Sioux City, Iowa, & was preceded-in-death by his Step-Dad, Robert E. Brooks, Sr. Marty was: * a USAF Veteran of The Vietnam War; * Life Member, Disabled American Veterans & * member of...
Edward M. Moyers
Mar 29, 2003
Mr. Edward M. Moyers passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2003, at the Monticello House Nursing Home, in Jackson, MO., at the age of 80 years, 4 months & 1 day. Edward was born Nov. 28, 1922, in Marquand, MO., to Henry Juan Moyers & Emma Dora 'Davenport' Moyers. Also preceding was his wife, Virginia M. 'Jackson' Moyers, (Feb. 21,...
Mina I. 'Colwell' Hill
Mar 28, 2003
Mrs. Mina I. 'Colwell' Hill passed away March 28, 2003, in St. Louis, Mo., at the age of 83 years, 11 months & 22 days. Mina was born on April 6, 1919, in Casper, WYO. & was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Howard Hill, on July 10, 1999. Also preceding were 3 Sisters: Myrtle Richards; Mary Carter &...
Freeda K. Johnson
Mar 23, 2003
Mrs. Freeda K. Johnson passed away Sunday, March 23, 2003, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, Farmington, at the age of 91 years, 9 months & 4 days. She was born June 19, 1911, in Marquand, MO., to Wesley & Ida Mae 'Henson' Kelley. She was also preceded by: 2 Sisters: Ruby & Violet Kelley, both in-infancy. Freeda was a...
Wilburn 'Abe' F. Miller
Mar 23, 2003
Mr. Wilburn F. "Abe" Miller passed away on Sunday afternoon, March 23, 2003, at his Farmington residence at the age of 77 years, 4 months & 12 days. Wilburn was born Nov. 11, 1925, in St. Louis, Mo., to Frank & Florence 'Wilson' Miller. Also preceding was 1 Brother, Joseph Miller (1999). Abe was: * a US ARMY Veteran of...
Olen Ray Coleman
Mar 22, 2003
Mr. Olen Ray Coleman passed away Saturday morning, March 22, 2003, at Parkland Health Center, South, in Farmington, at the age of 80 years, 1 month & 16 days. Mr. Coleman was born Feb. 6, 1923, in Reynolds Co., Mo., to Otto Asroe Coleman & Augusta Mae 'Pinkley' Coleman. Also preceding were: 1 Sister, Gertrude Walker & 2 Brothers: Curtis...
Adabelle R. Nichols
Mar 17, 2003
Mrs. Adabelle R. Nichols passed away Monday evening, March 17, 2003, at the Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, in Farmington, at the age of 83 years, 4 months & 21 days. Adabelle was born on October 26, 1919, in St. Louis, Missouri & was the daughter of the late Cecil Ulysses Hughes & Rena Corintha 'Sutton' Hughes. Also preceding-in-death were:...
Ruby Louise Babb
Feb 22, 2003
Mrs. Ruby Louise Babb passed away on Saturday afternoon, February 22, 2003, at the Parkland Health Center, South, in Farmington, at the age of 91 years, 6 months & 9 days. Ruby was born on August 13, 1911, in Hiram, Missouri, to Oscar Ural Barnhart & Mary Alice 'Mason' Barnhart. Also preceding-in-death were her husband, Vernon T. Babb (Dec. 25,...
Mel Carl Pinkston
Feb 19, 2003
Melvin Carl Pinkston passed away Feb. 19, 2003, in Farmington, at the age of 49 years, 6 months & 19 days. Mel was born July 31, 1953, in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Mel was Owner/Operator of Mel's Meat Market in Farmington. Mel was a member, Usher, Deacon & Sunday School teacher at 1st Free Will Baptist Church, Farmington. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: WIFE:...
Earl E. Thomas
Feb 17, 2003
Mr. Earl Thomas passed away on Monday, Feb. 17, 2003, at his Farmington residence at the age of 83 years, 2 months & 9 days. Earl was born in Farmington, on Dec. 8, 1919, to Basil E. & Goldie M. 'Tawfall' Thomas. Preceding in death was 1 brother, Wendell Cleo Thomas (June 16, 1979). Earl was: * a US ARMY...
Esta_Lee Nosal
Feb 16, 2003
Miss Esta Lee Nosal passed away on Sunday morning, February 16, 2003, at Southbrook Skilled Care Nursing Center, in Farmington, at the age of 85 years & 3 month. Lee was born November 16, 1917, in Joplin, Missouri, to Carl Fred Nosal & Susie Augusta 'Weston' Nosal. Lee was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church of Farmington, and a...
Elsie Bernice Migliore
Feb 12, 2003
Mrs. Elsie Bernice Migliore passed away on Wednesday morning, February 12, 2003, at Southbrook Skilled Care Nursing Center, in Farmington, at the age of 76 years, 4 months & 28 days. She was born on September 14, 1926, to Fred G. & Jeannette Charlotte 'Owens' Toettcher. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Andrew A. Migliore (Nov. 6, 1999) & 1 Brother,...
Herman Doug Dodson
Feb 12, 2003
Mr. Herman "Doug" Dodson passed away at his Valles Mines residence on Wednesday evening, February 12, 2003, at the age of 69. He was born June 14, 1933, in St. Louis, to William Pasko Dodson & Mary Bessy 'Macklin' Dodson. Survivors Include: His WIFE - Gloria Ann 'Wurth'; STEP-SONS: John; David; Edward & Russell Heitman. SISTER: Ailene (Mrs. John) Jones;...
Ralph Harold Fechter
Feb 11, 2003
Mr. Ralph Harold Fechter passed away Tuesday evening, February 11, 2003, at his Goose Creek residence at the age of 66 years & 10 months. Ralph was born on April 11, 1936, in Hartley, Iowa, to Fred & Martha 'Bendlin' Fechter. Ralph was a member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church of Farmington & a Volunteer Fireman with the Goose Creek...
Kathryn Anne Brumbaugh
Feb 11, 2003
Kathryn Anne Brumbaugh passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2003, at Parkland Health Center, South, in Farmington, at the age of 53 years, 4 months & 10 days. She was born Oct. 1, 1949, in St. Louis, MO., to the late Russell & Helene Doyle. Also preceding-in-death was her Step-Mother, Elizabeth 'McPherson' Doyle Kathryn was: * a member of St. Joseph's...
Frederick J. Reuter
Feb 3, 2003
Mr. Frederick J. Reuter passed away early Monday afternoon, Feb. 3, 2003, at his Farmington residence, at the age of 88 years, 4 months & 12 days. He was born Sept. 21, 1914, in Flat River, Mo., to Frederick William August Reuter & Emma Georgina 'Trauernicht' Reuter. Also preceding in death was Fred's first wife, C. Myrtle (nee Chilton) Reuter...
Nasa, 'Columbia' Sts-107 Crew
Feb 1, 2003
In tribute to the Columbia Space Shuttle Crew "Columbia" that tragically vanished over the skies of the United States last Saturday, we have created a "Memorial" page. You may leave individual memorials -or- tributes to the astronauts, or to STS-107's whole crew. We offer this memorial link in hopes it can be a useful tool in helping our community &...
Thelma Ruth Mcleod
Jan 30, 2003
Mrs. Thelma Ruth 'Wilkerson' McLeod passed away on Thursday morning, January 30, 2003, at Integrated Health Systems Nursing Home, in Valley Park, Missouri, at the age of 78 years, 1 month & 14 days. Thelma was born Dec. 12, 1916, in rural Iron County, MO., to John Adam Wilkerson & Mary 'Chatman' Wilkerson. Also preceding-in-death were: 1 Son, Robert McLeod...
'Kitty' Haney
Jan 30, 2003
Mrs. Kathryn Jeanette "Kitty" 'Umfleet' Haney passed away on Thursday afternoon, January 30, 2003, at her rural Farmington residence at the age of 64 years, 7 months & 6 days. She was born in Mine la Motte, Missouri, on June 24, 1938, to Loyd G. & Josie 'Pirtle' Umfleet. Also preceding-in-death was her husband, Guy Earl Haney, on Oct. 8,...
Joseph A. Poole, Sr.
Jan 28, 2003
Mr. Joseph A. Poole, Sr., passed away January 28, 2003, at his Doe Run residence at the age of 71 years, 9 months & 24 days. Joseph was born April 4, 1931, in St. Louis, Mo., to Virgil John Poole & Nellie Ann 'Bozark' Poole. Also preceding-in-death were: his wife, Rita Lorraine Poole (Nov. 18, 1999); 1 Daughter, Teresa Poole,...
