Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Mary Alyce Rabaduex
Nov 17, 2012
Mary Alyce Rabaduex of Desloge was born February 19, 1927, and died on November 17, 2012.She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Rabaduex, her parents Alonzo and Mary Alyce LaLumondier, and eight siblings.Survivors include: Children, Jim and Jo Rabaduex of Bonne Terre, Susan and Bill VanBuren of Fredericktown, Lon Rabaduex of Brooklyn Center, MN., John and Martha Rabaduex...
Walter Jewell Stegall
Nov 16, 2012
Walter J. Stegall, 78 of Bonne Terre passed away November 16, 2012 at his residence. He was born October 11, 1934 in Bonne Terre, MO.He was preceded in death by parents Howard and Mazell (Easter ) Stegall; brothers Howard Eugene Stegall who served in WWII and was killed during his service in Italy, Stanford Lee Stegall, Donald J. Stegall, twin...
Wilford Bess
Nov 14, 2012
Wilford Lee Bess of Bonne Terre passed away November 14, 2012 at the age of 75. He was born August 17, 1937 to the late Ernest Lee and Lela Irene (Morris) Bess in Bonne Terre. Wilford is also preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Bess. Wilford was a member of the East Bonne Terre First Baptist Church.Wilford is survived...
Ray "Shorty" Akins
Nov 14, 2012
Ray Akins, known to most as Shorty, passed away November 14, 2012 at his residence at the age of 90 years. Ray was born May 9, 1922 in Redford, MO a son of the late Louis Oliver and Millie Jane (Thomas) Akins. Ray and his wife Fay Viola Johnson were married for sixty-five years. They were united in marriage on...
Ina Maxine Reitzel
Nov 14, 2012
Ina Maxine Reitzel was born Feb 23, 1921 at West Fork MO to Oather Ernest and Olive Gertrude Shults Sutterfield. She departed this life on Nov 14, 2012 while residing at the Baptist Home in Ironton Mo. Maxine was the fourth of nine children born to her parents. She lived with her siblings and their parents on the family farm...
Alta Lillian Brooks
Nov 13, 2012
Alta Brooks, 91 of Desloge, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Country Meadows in Park Hills.She was born May 6, 1921 in Irondale to the late William and Carrie (Helms) Sedgewick. She was preceded in death by her parents; spouse, Homer Craig; sons, Danny Craig and Ronnie Craig; two brothers and four sisters. Alta is survived by children, Larry...
Barbara Harter
Nov 11, 2012
Barbara (Gress) Harter, 69 of Desloge, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Barnes Jewish Hospital.She was born December 4, 1942 in Desloge.She was a member of St. Marys Orthodox Church of Desloge. She was preceded in death by parents, Nicholas and Mary (Kondradt) Gress; and spouse, Edgar J. Harter. Barbara is survived by daughters, Marie (Braswell) Wright of Cape...
Robert Lee White
Nov 11, 2012
Robert Lee White, age 51 of Imperial passed away November 11, 2012 at Festus Manor. He was born January 19, 1961 in St. Louis. Lee was preceded in death by his wife, Susan (Ryan) White and his father, Ivan White. Lee was a member of the New Hope Methodist Church where he was very active with the music department. He...
Helen Honbeck
Nov 10, 2012
Helen Honbeck, 92 of Park Hills passed away November 10, 2012 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born January 23, 1920 in Flat River. She and her husband Roy were the owners of Honbeck Grocery located at Lewis and St. Joe Drive in Flat River for over 29 years. She was a member of the First Freewill Baptist...
Nina Marie Barnard
Nov 8, 2012
Mrs. Nina Marie "Duke" Barnard passed away Thursday morning, November 8, 2012, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, Farmington, at the age of 67 years, 11 months & 23 days. Nina was born on November 15, 1944, in Doe Run, to James E. Hammers, and the late Nina Faye 'Powell' Hammers. Also preceding in death were: a brother, James Laudie...
Dorothy Bunch
Nov 8, 2012
Dorothy Bunch, 85 of Park Hills, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Parkland Hospital. She was born February 11, 1927.She was preceded in death by her husband William I. Bunch Jr. and parents Philip and Edna (Lookiebill) Williams.Dorothy is survived by children Edward Hutchinson (Nina) and Winifred "Winnie" Janson; grandchildren Jessie Janson, Darrell Janson (Juliet), Wendy Janson, Angel Janson;...
Mr. Robert Earl Irby
Nov 8, 2012
Robert Earl Irby Sr. of Bismarck, MO passed away November 8, 2012 in Desloge, MO at the age of 65 years. He was born July 24, 1947 in St. Louis, MO the son of the late James Earl and Leta Ellen (Tullock) Irby. Robert is survived by his wife, Jerry Lee Irby of Bismarck, MO, two children; Robert Earl Irby...
Caroline Diane Hahn
Nov 4, 2012
Caroline Diane Hahn age 66 of Bonne Terre passed away November 4, 2012 at her residence. She was born May 1, 1946 in Flat River to the late Wilburn and Birdeen (Tripp) Willis. Also preceding in death is a daughter, Christina Lynn Hahn. Diane was a member of the Big River Hills Eagles Aux. and she was a past attendee...
Helen Mcfarland
Nov 4, 2012
Helen L. McFarland, 94 of Farmington, formerly of Viburnum, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2012 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre.She was born March 31, 1918 in Elvins.She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Farmington before moving to Bonne Terre. She was loved by friends and family. Sheenjoyed traveling with her husband Othal, who shared her...
Helen M. (Klob) Tripp
Oct 31, 2012
Helen M. (Klob) Tripp, of Park Hills, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at her residence. She was born Wednesday, February 28, 1934 in St. Francois County. Helen was a pillar of faith and a dedicated member of Bethel General Baptist Church. She was a Boy Scout den mother for over 12 years. One of her greatest accomplishments was after...
Helen Townes
Oct 31, 2012
Helen Townes, 87 of Bonne Terre passed away October 31, 2012 at St. Joe Manor. She was born April 10, 1925 in Hayti, MO. She was preceded in death by her parents, John D. Bass and Lillie (Prince) Phoebus; husband, Sid W. Townes; daughter, Mary Ann Townes. Helen is survived by four children, Cecil (Linda) Slavings, Debra (Carl) Barton, Gerald...
Berlene (Tiefenauer) Wright
Oct 31, 2012
Berlene (Tiefenauer) Wright, 89 of Desloge, joined our Lord, Wednesday, October 31, 2012.She was born February 9, 1923 in Munger, Missouri to the late Walter and Alma (OBryan) Tiefenauer.Berlene was a devoted Christian and served the Lord faithfully.She was a member of First Baptist Church of Desloge and an employee for St. Joe Lead Co., for over 43 years.She worked...
Hugh Francis Herbig
Oct 31, 2012
Mr. Hugh Francis Herbig passed away early Wednesday morning, October 31, 2012, at Parkland Health Center, Farmington. Hugh was born on November 29, 1931. Hugh was the son of Madge Charlotte 'Weltin' Herbig and Arthur Frank Herbig. Also preceding-in-death were: 1 brother - Arthur A. Herbig; 3 sisters - Eileen Wines; Gladys C. Herbig and Mary R. Jones.
Hugh was...
Doris L. Compton
Oct 30, 2012
Doris L. (Marler) Compton, 93 of Park Hills, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at Mineral Area Hospital in Farmington.She was born September 20, 1919 to the late Henry and Annie (Forshee) Marler. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Womens Auxillary in Leadington and a graduate of the old Frankclay High School. She was preceded in death by...
Brenda Joyce Farmer
Oct 29, 2012
Mrs. Brenda Joyce Farmer passed away late Monday night, October 29, 2012, at her Farmington residence at the age of 60 years, 11 months & 27 days. Brenda was born on November 2, 1951, in Farmington, and was the daughter of Clarence G. Burnette and Norma R. 'Hill' Burnette. Preceding-in-death was a infant brother, Michael Burnette.
Brenda formerly worked as...
