Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Beulah M. Lewis
Aug 17, 2013
BeulahM. Lewis, 94, of Desloge, passed away August 17, 2013 at St. Joe Manor. She wasborn September 1, 1918 in Naylor, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents,William and Ethel (Deckard) Whelchel; husband, Guy Cecil Lewis;daughters,Linda Sue Denny and Patsy Joyce McCready; son, Dewayne Lewis; sisters, NormaSells and Mildred Tally; brothers, Elmer Whelchel, Ivan Whelchel and RalphyWhelchel in...
Thelma Pearl Conley
Aug 14, 2013
Thelma Pearl (Beck) Conley, 82 of Park Hills, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Country Meadows in Park Hills. She was born January, 3, 1931 in St. Louis to the late Homer and Lily Mae (Martin) Beck. Thelma was a member of The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness and loved being a mother to her eight children.She was also...
Mark Eckhoff
Aug 14, 2013
Mark "Scark" Eckhoff, 53, of Bonne Terre passed awayAugust 14, 2013 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born April 19,1960 in Bonne Terre. He was preceded in death by his father, RussellEckhoff; two siblings in infancy, Linda McCubbins and Darrell McCubbins.Mark is survived by his mother, Dora "Rena" (McGee)Eckhoff; three brothers, James (Donna) McCubbins, David (Debbie) McCubbins,Randy...
Glenn Pipkin
Aug 13, 2013
Glenn Pipkin, 101 of Farmington, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. He was born March 24, 1912 in Flat River. Glenn was a member of the Flat River Church of Christ and he and his wife Ruth, of 75 years, owned and operated Pirtle Feed and Hardware until 1975.He was preceded in death by wife,...
Velma Earline Tate
Aug 10, 2013
Velma Earline Tate of Ironton, MO passed away August 10, 2013 in St. Louis, MO at the age of 85 years. She was born June 10, 1928 in Ironton, MO the daughter of John Franklin and Daisy Belle (Chasten) Chitwood. On February 24, 1950 she was united in marriage to Willard Earl Tate who preceded her in death on February...
Rev. David Pinkston
Aug 8, 2013
Rev. David PinkstonDavid Pinkston, 64 of French Village, was called home Thursday, August 8, 2013. He was born December 30, 1948 in Bonne Terre. Dave served in the United States National Guard, was previously employed by Valley Dolomite Minerals and was also a former Pastor of Parkview Freewill Baptist Church from 1982-1994. He is preceded in death by parents, Charley...
Joann Marie Sturgill, (Nee Govreau)
Aug 7, 2013
JoAnn Marie Sturgill of Middlebrook, MO passed away August 7, 2013 at her residence at the age of 56 years. JoAnn was born August 22, 1956, in Bonne Terre, MO, a daughter of Melvin Joseph and Ella Marie (Hartwick) Govreau of Farmington, MO. In addition to her parents, JoAnn is also survived by two sons; Jimmy Govreau and wife Loretta...
Ira Austin Mcclain
Aug 6, 2013
Tootie Austin McClain, 71 formerly of Mitchell, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2013. He was born November 28, 1941 in Mitchell to the late Edward and Pearl (Priester) McClain. He is also preceded in death by wife, Bonnie Mae (Parker) McClain; and four brothers, Dempsy, Sonny, Darrell, and Buzzy McClain.Tootie is survived by his children, Diana McClain, Clinton (Christina) McClain,...
Elmer Mccorkle
Aug 1, 2013
Elmer "Pete" McCorkle, 88 of Park Hills, passed away August 1, 2013 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born March 26, 1925 in Gumbo. Elmer proudly served his country in the United States Navy. During his time in the Navy, Elmer served as a deck gunner aboard the USS Enterprise in WWII. He is preceded in death...
Sandra Kelly Rose
Jul 30, 2013
Mrs. Sandra Kelly Rose passed away late Tuesday afternoon, July 30, 2013, at DesPeres Hospital in St. Louis County, at the age of 68 years, 11 months & 24 days. Sandra was born August 6, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, and was the daughter of Charles Kelly and Esther 'Sroaka' Kelly. Sandra was united in marriage on May 11, 1963, to...
Addie Adealia Phillips
Jul 30, 2013
Mrs. Addie Adealia Phillips passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 30, 2013, at the St. Francois Manor RCF in Farmington, at the age of 92 years, 9 months & 7 days. Addie was born on October 23, 1920, in Cabot, Arkansas, and was the daughter of John Ernest Perry and Addie Adealia 'Parks' Perry. Also preceding-in-death was her husband, Heuell Devoy...
Bessie Gowen-Brooks
Jul 28, 2013
Bessie Gowen - Brooks, 84,of Bonne Terre passed away July 28, 2013 at Kindred Hospital of St. Anthonys. She was born February 15, 1929 in Bonne Terre to the late Clinton "Ike" and Grace Mae (Parks) Steinmetz. Also preceding in death is her first husband Alvie David Gowen; second husband, Ted Brooks; brother, Clinton Steinmetz; sister, Jessie Bennett.Bessie was member...
Myrna Hartzell
Jul 25, 2013
Myrna L. Hartzell, 72 of Desloge passed away July25, 2013 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. She was born February 23, 1941 in St.Louis. Myrna was employed with the State Hospital for many years until herretirement.She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis andEmily (Helms) Iahn; husband, Jim Hartzell; son-in-law, Barry AuBuchon; brother,Bill Iahn.Myrna is survived by two daughters, Lisa Jenkins...
Vicky L. Martin
Jul 25, 2013
Mrs. Vicky L. Martin passed away Thursday morning, July 25, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Crystal City, at the age of 62 years, 8 months & 28 days. Vicky was born on October 27, 1950 in Elkhart, Indiana, and was the daughter of Bill and Joann Haslett.
Vicky was of the Baptist Faith and employed by Farmington Presbyterian Manor Nursing...
Jason Roger Holbert
Jul 24, 2013
Jason Roger Holbert of Ironton, MO passed away on July 24, 2013. He was born March 23, 1979 in Farmington, MO, a son of Roger Dale and Letha Elaine (Nelson) Holbert of Ironton. In addition to his parents, Jason is survived by his sister, Krisi and husband Curtis Hartwick Jr. of Ironton, his niece Kaitlin Hartwick of Ironton, as well...
Faye Shepard
Jul 23, 2013
Mrs. Wilda Faye Shepard passed away Tuesday night, July 23, 2013, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, in Farmington, at the age of 80 years, 5 months & 10 days. Faye was born Feb. 13, 1933, in Caruthersville, Missouri, and was the daughter of Buster Frix (dec'd 2002) & Mary Frances 'Mann' Frix (dec'd 1999).
Survivors Include : her...
Rev. James Linzy Farris
Jul 22, 2013
Rev. James Linzy Farris of Piedmont, MO passed away July 22, 2013 in Arcadia, MO at the age of 84 years. James was born September 29, 1928 in Ellington, MO, a son of the late James Mack and Cora (Radcliff) Farris. In 1951, he was united in marriage to Annie Lorene Warren, who preceded him in death in August 1992....
Hattie French
Jul 21, 2013
Hattie "Tootie" FrenchHattie French, 63 of Desloge, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born October 2, 1949 in Farmington. She was a member of V.F.W. in Leadington and a long time beautician in Desloge. Hattie was preceded in death by parents, Raymond Leo and Rosa Mae (Robinson) Windsor; sister, Weona Frye; brothers, Ralph and...
Teresa Hensley
Jul 20, 2013
Teresa Hensley, 52, of Villa Ridge passed away July 20, 2013 due the result of an automobile accident. She was born December 21, 1960 in St. Louis. She is preceded in death by her father, Allen Greenlee; brother, Robert Greenlee.Teresa is survived by her two children, Abbigail Gamblin and Nathan (Melissa) Rankins; five grandchildren, Earl, Tyler, Madison, Ava, and Chance;...
Russell Ward Watson
Jul 20, 2013
Russell Ward Watson, age 82, ofWichita, died July 20, 2013. The son ofElvira and Robert H. Watson, Sr., he graduated from Wichita High School East,going on to earn a Bachelors degree with Honors from Wichita State Universityand a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Syracuse University. Mr.Watson joined Cessna Aircraft in 1959, retiring after more than forty years ofservice. During...
