Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Nancy Lynne Hoffman
Sep 20, 2012
Nancy Lynne Hoffman 70, of DeSoto passed away September 20, 2012 at Baisch Nursing Center. She was born September 16, 1942 in St. Louis to the late Phillip and Mary Ellen (Rich) Hoffman. She is also preceded by a sister-in-law Dora Hoffman.Nancy is survived by special friend Barbara Silvy; two sisters, Susan Gail Hoffman-Masulit and husband Juanito Garcia Masulit, Luellen...
Donald William Marberry
Sep 20, 2012
Mr. Donald William Marberry passed away Thursday morning, September 20, 2012, at the Jefferson Regional Medical Center, in Crystal City, MO., at the age of 75 years, 2 months & 14 days. Donald was born on July 6, 1937, and was the son of Clarence Marberry (dec'd 1973) & Glena Gertrude 'Merritt' Marberry (dec'd 2006). Also preceding-in-death was a brother,...
Helen Elizabeth Owen
Sep 18, 2012
Helen Owen, age 89, of Jackson, Ohio passed away September 18, 2012. She was born onNovember 14, 1922 in Flat River, Missouri. She was the daughter of the lateJames and Biddie Barker. She was preceded in death by her husband Berwyn Lee Owen.She is survived by three sons, Robert Owen of Farmington, Missouri, John (CynthiaHawkins) Owen of Rochester, New York...
Ernest Pete Griffin
Sep 16, 2012
Ernest "Pete" Griffin, 73, of Bonne Terre passed away September 16, 2012 at his daughters residence. He was born January 31, 1939 in Settle Town to the late Walter and Mary (Nash) Griffin ?? Pratte. Also preceding in death is his wife Mary (McCord) Griffin; a son, Ricky Edward Griffin; sisters, Bessie Borchers, Norma Pettus, Mable Zimmerman, Connie Sue Brewer,...
Robert "Bob" Henry Gaines
Sep 11, 2012
Mr. Robert Henry "Bob" Gaines, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, at his Farmington residence at the age of 92 years, 4 months & 22 days. Bob was born April 19, 1920, in Fredericktown, MO., & was the son of Leonard Gaines (dec'd 1968) & Emma Louise 'Kinneman' Gaines (dec'd 1994). Also preceding-in-death was a brother, Leonard William "Bill" Gaines...
Ruby Imogene Browers
Sep 9, 2012
Ruby Imogene Browers passed away September 9, 2012 at her residence in Ironton, MO at the age of 86 years. Ruby was born May 29, 1926 a daughter of the late George Dewey and Anna Pearl (King) Reed. On April 26, 1942, she was united in marriage to John Armond Browers who preceded her in death on March 29, 2005....
Rev. Mike Braswell
Sep 8, 2012
Rev. Mike Braswell, 59, of Farmington passed away SaturdaySeptember 8, 2012 at his residence. He was born December 16, 1952 in Hayti,Missouri. Mike is preceded in death by his mother Rachel (OGuin) MellicentBraswell.Rev. Mike Braswell was a member of Leadbelt UnitedPentecostal Church. During most of his ministry, he was an evangelist, but healso spent seven very special years assisting the...
Ruth Kite
Sep 6, 2012
Ruth Kite, 93 of Farmington, passed away Thursday, September 06, 2012 at Southbrook Nursing Facility in Farmington.She was born October 24, 1918 in Hopewell, to the late Jasper Elbridge and Rose (Eichenberger) Allen.When Ruth was six weeks old, her mother died in the Flu epidemic of 1918, and ten days later, her father also died from the flu.She was then...
Ruth Edna Kite
Sep 6, 2012
Ruth Kite, 93 of Farmington, passed away Thursday, September 06, 2012 at Southbrook Nursing Facility in Farmington.She was born November 24, 1918 in Hopewell.A visitation is planned for Saturday, September 8, 2012 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and service on Sunday, at 2:00 PM, under the direction of C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge.A full obituary to...
Melba Bernice Burr
Sep 5, 2012
Bernice Burr, 90 of Desloge, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at her home in Desloge.She was born August 12, 1922 in Bonne Terre to the late Lawrence and Laura (Pigg) Richardson.She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge. She is preceded in death by parents; husband, Leonard Burr; daughter, Sandra Kay Haden; son, Keith Allen Burr;...
Larry W. Hedgecorth
Sep 3, 2012
Mr. Larry W. Hedgecorth passed away Monday afternoon, September 3, 2012, at Parkland Health Center, Farmington, at the age of 70 years, 7 months & 12 days. Larry was born on January 21, 1942, in Farmington, and was the son of Amuel Hedgecorth and Birdie 'Oelsen' Hedgecorth.
Larry was a History Teacher; Assistant Football Coach & Head Baseball Coach @...
Carol Jean Sims
Sep 3, 2012
Carol Jean Sims of Farmington, MO passed away September 3, 2012 at her residence. She was born May 18, 1938 in Ironton, MO the daughter of the late Dallas and Lela (Pierson) Sims. Carol Jean is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, James and Patricia Sims of Caledonia, MO. Also surviving are her niece Trishanna and husband Tim McCoy of...
Mary Christine Welch
Sep 2, 2012
Mary Christine Welch, 74, of Bonne Terre passed awaySeptember 2, 2012, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born April28, 1938, to the late Ralph T. and Velma (Grovo) Mabery. She is alsopreceded in death by her husband, Walter Welch; brothers, Bural, Melvin, andRoland; sisters, Juanita Bradshaw and Shirley Conway. Mary is survived by four brothers and six sisters, LeRoy...
Elsie B. Trick
Sep 2, 2012
Elsie B. Trick, 86, peacefully passed into eternal life in Heaven, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, at Parkland Health Ctr. She was born April 11, 1926, in Park Hills, to James Wesley Burch and Helen M. (Rost) Burch.
On June 11, 1949, she married Wesley L. "Wayne" Trick, while attending Anderson Univ. in Anderson, IN. She & Wayne began a lifetime...
Mary Louise Mcleod
Sep 1, 2012
Mrs. Mary Louise 'Koen' McLeod passed away early Saturday morning, September 1, 2012, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, Farmington, at the age of 87 years, 6 months & 23 days. Mary was born on February 8, 1925, in Flat River, Missouri to Bertha Ann 'Lander' Koen & Joel Hardy Koen, Sr. and was preceded-in-death by her husband, Col. Glenwood...
Brenda Rose Harrison
Sep 1, 2012
Brenda Rose (Byrd) Harrison, 65 of Bonne Terre passed away September 1, 2012. She was born October 13, 1946 in Cantwell, MO to the late Homer and Rosemary (Thomere) Byrd. Brenda is survived by her daughter, Sharon Harrison of St. Louis; two grandchildren, LaTasha Harrison and Kevin Harrison; brother, Wendell Byrd and wife Brenda of Bonne Terre. A private graveside...
Gary Don Powell
Sep 1, 2012
Mr. Gary Don Powell passed away late Saturday morning, September 1, 2012, at his Doe Run residence at the age of 62 years, 4 months & 13 days. Gary was born April 18, 1950, in Hobbs, New Mexico, to the late Opal Gordon Powell & Mary Katherine (Ward) Powell.
Gary served his country in the United States Army during which...
Irene Mae Callison
Aug 31, 2012
Irene Callison, 98 of Park Hills, departed this life to be with God Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Country Meadows in Park Hills.She was born May 8, 1914 in Caledonia to the late Thelsa and Lottie (Hanson) Smith.She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Caledonia. She was preceded in death by parents; first husband, Roscoe Campbell; second...
Eugene L. Gillam
Aug 29, 2012
Eugene "Gene" L. Gillam, 77 of Bonne Terre, passed away August 29, 2012, at St. Joe Manor, surrounded by his family. He was born November 19, 1934 in Frankclay, to the late Ellis and Delphia (Watts) Gillam.Gene proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a Petty Officer, during the Korean War, on the USS Orleck and USS...
Robert Bob Hulsey
Aug 28, 2012
An angel of the Lord came for Robert R. Hulsey 78, at his residence in Desloge, August 28, 2012.He was preceded by his parents, James Lytle Hulsey and Joyce Mae Gettinger; brothers, Lytle, Vollie, Orville and James Hulsey; sisters, Lucille, Ida Mae, Kathyrn and Ada Marie. He is survived by his wife, just 4 weeks shy of their 60th Wedding...
