Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Pennie Farley
Dec 19, 2012
Pennie Farley, 66 of Imperial, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at St. Anthonys Medical Center in St. Louis.She was born August 6, 1946. She is preceded in death by parents, Raymond Otis and Geneva Ruth (Vandergriff) Pyatt; sister, Patricia Woods; and brother, Earl Pyatt. Pennie is survived by husband, John W. Farley Sr.; children, Wanda (Ray) Zaleski and John...
Noell Keith Moore
Dec 19, 2012
Mr. Noell Keith Moore passed away late Wednesday afternoon, December 19, 2012, at his Bonne Terre, Missouri, residence at the age of 57 years, 11 months & 21 days. Noell was born on December 28, 1954, in Granite City, Illinois, and was the son of Dorothy Jean 'Sipes' Hausmann and John Hausmann.
Noell was a Senior Circuit Design Engineer for...
Ruby Arnold
Dec 18, 2012
Ruby Arnold, 82 of Leadwood, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center in Farmington.She was born September 13, 1930 in Leadwood to the late Joe and Elsie (Marlin) Pierce.Ruby was a member of the East Side Church of God and VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She was also preceded in death by husband, Fred Arnold and step...
Mr. William "Gene" Harbison
Dec 18, 2012
William Irvin Eugene Harbison, known to most as Gene of Bismarck, MO passed away December 18, 2012 in Crystal City, MO at the age of 75 years. Gene was born April 8, 1937, a son of the late Elvie Eugene and Minnie Mae (Litton) Harbison. On October 17, 1966, he was united in marriage to Shirley Mae Thompson, who survives....
Gertie Stoffel
Dec 16, 2012
Gertie StoffelGertie Stoffel age 72 of Bonne Terre passed away December 16, 2012 at her residence. She was born February 17, 1940 in Bonne Terre to the late George H. and Candacy (Sweet) Weir. Also preceding her in death was her husband Harold Stoffel; granddaughter, Terra Akins; sisters, Anabelle Watson, Fredia Weir, and Mickie Weir. Gertie loved working in her...
Helen Odle Smith
Dec 15, 2012
HELEN ODLE SMITH - Helen Marie Odle Smith, 86, of Bonne Terre, passed away December 15, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. Helen was born June 15, 1926 in New Madrid, MO, the daughter of the late Clarence and Ethel (Quick) OGuin.Preceding her in death are her parents, her first husband, Clarence Odle, and her second husband, Richard E....
Roberta Fern Whitmire
Dec 14, 2012
Roberta Fern (Pettus) Whitmire, 84 of Bonne Terre, formerly of Ballwin, MO passed away December 14, 2012 at St. Joe Manor. She was born September 10, 1928 in Bonne Terre. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dan and Lela (Pratte) Pettus; husband, John E. Whitmire; two sisters, Thelma Yarbrough and Alberta Faye Green; two brothers, Beauford Pettus and...
Mr. Jimmie Jake Kitchell, Sr.
Dec 13, 2012
Jimmie Jake Kitchell Sr. of Ironton, MO passed away December 13, 2012 at his residence at the age of 72 years. He was born November 20, 1940 in St. Louis, MO to the late Jake and Bertha (Griffey) Kitchell. On June 24, 1964 he was united in marriage to Wilma Jean Brown who preceded him in death on January 16,...
Charles William Vanmeter
Dec 13, 2012
Charles William VanMeter, 83 of Union, MO passed away December 13, 2012 at Ashbrook Manor in Farmington. He was born October 28, 1929 in Granite City, IL. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in Germany during the Korean War and also retired from Anheuser Busch. He was preceded in death by his parents, William C. and Leona (Lorentz)...
Gladys Mildred Mason
Dec 11, 2012
Mrs. Gladys Mildred Mason passed away late Tuesday afternoon, December 11, 2012, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, Farmington, at the age of 93 years, 7 months & 29 days. Gladys was born on April 12, 1919, in St. Francois County, and was the daughter of Everett Huff, Sr., & Mabel 'Sutton' Huff. Also preceding-in-death was her husband, Donald L....
Lucille Nash
Dec 11, 2012
Lucille Nash of Ironton passed away December 11, 2012 at her residence at the age of 87. She was born September 22, 1925, a daughter of the late Loren and Bertie (Oliver) Murphy. On April 22, 1993, she was united in marriage to Raymond Willard Nash, who survives. Also surviving are four children; Virginia and husband Daniel Higgins Sr. of...
Wayne Koller
Dec 10, 2012
Ralph Wayne Koller, 65 of Park Hills, passed away Monday, December 10, 2012 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born Friday, October 24, 1947 in Madison IL. He loved music, was a member of the Farmington ELKS #1765, and served as a police officer in Elvins, MO for several years.He was preceded in death by parents...
John Joseph Riley Jr.
Dec 9, 2012
John Joseph Riley, Jr., 87 of Terre Du Lac, passed away December 9, 2012 at St. Joe Manor. He was born October 31, 1925 in Chicago IL. He was a United States Army Veteran serving in Europe during World War II. He was preceded in death by parents, John Joseph Riley, Sr. and Margaret (Schmidt) Riley; former wife, Genevieve Riley;...
Bobby D. Neece
Dec 9, 2012
Bobby D. Neece, 77 of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2012 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre.He was born January 18, 1935 to the late Jessie Neece in Black Rock, Arkansas. He is survived by his children, Billy (Karen) Neece of Bonne Terre, Jim (Gloria) Neece of Florida, Michael (Ronnie) Neece of Texas, and Linda Neece of...
Marcy Pratt
Dec 9, 2012
Marcy (Williams) Pratt, 60 of Goosecreek, passed away December 9, 2012 at her residence. She was born May 19, 1952 in Holcomb, MO. She loved to read and enjoyed Stephen King novels. Marcy adored her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents, Allen Darcy and Emma Blanche (Martin) Williams; sister, Brenda Light. Marcy is survived by daughters, Carol Beth...
Jean Tinker
Dec 8, 2012
Mrs. Gloria "Jean" Tinker passed away Saturday evening, December 8, 2012, at her Farmington Community Manor residence at the age of 71 years, 7 months & 28 days. Jean was born on April 10, 1941, in Bonne Terre, and was the daughter of Glenwood Shoemake and Myrtle 'Bridgewater' Shoemake Miller.
"Jean" was a member of the Farmington Assembly of...
Ladon Howard
Dec 8, 2012
Mrs. Elizabeth "LaDon" Howard passed away early Saturday morning, December 8, 2012, at Farmington Presbyterian Manor at the age of 90 years, 2 months & 6 days. Elizabeth was born October 2, 1922, in Ste. Genevieve County, MO., and was the daughter of George Dewey Kocher and Mary Pearl 'Thomas' Kocher. Also preceding in death were : her husband, LeRoy...
Earl Ray Prather
Dec 8, 2012
Earl Ray Prather - Earl Prather age 86 of Bonne Terre, Missouri, formerly of Collinsville, IL. passed away December 8, 2012 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, MO. Earl was born August 9, 1926 in Energy, IL. Earl is preceded in death by his parents Jesse and Emma Prather; grandmother, Lucy Ward; brother, Jesse Prather; and grandson, Brian...
Amelia Glenora Sutton
Dec 7, 2012
Amelia Wells Sutton, 84 years of age, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away on December 7, 2012. She was born October 17, 1928 in Daytown, MO, to the late James Franklin and Mary (Serini) Wells. Amelia was united in marriage to Glen Wood Sutton, who preceded her in death on August 22, 2006. To this union three daughters were born; Jane...
Savannah Marie Price
Dec 7, 2012
Savannah Price - Savannah Price, 17 of Bonne Terre, entered into eternal rest with her expected daughter Hanna Renee Rose Johnson on December 9, 2012 at Washington County Memorial Hospital. She was born February 27, 1995 in Poplar Bluff.Savannah is survived by daughter Haylee Marie Lynn Johnson; fianc Kyle Johnson; father James McVay; mother, Tammy Price; brothers James Price and...

