Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Vernedda (Hammack) Tenholder
Oct 28, 2012
Vernedda (Hammack) Tenholder, 85 of Bonne Terre, passed away October 28, 2012 at St. Joe Manor. She was born June 24, 1927. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the Daughters of Isabella. She had a passion for decorating, was the Office Secretary for Merchants Wholesalers. Vernedda was loved by many.She was preceded in...
Jack D. Cannon
Oct 26, 2012
Jack D. Cannon, 90 of Bonne Terre passed away October 26, 2012 at St. Joe Manor. He was born August 10, 1922 in Benton, MO. He was a World War II Veteran serving with the United States Army. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Bonne Terre. Jack worked for Samuel Archer at the barber shop...
Mr. Clemence "Slim" Cox
Oct 23, 2012
Clemence William Cox, known to most as "Slim", passed away October 23, 2012 at the Missouri Veteran's Home in St. James, MO. Slim was born May 26, 1927, a son of the late Carl and Matilda (Meese) Cox. Slim is survived by his three children; David Cox of Costa Mesa, CA, Gail and husband Donald Baldwin of Eddyville, KY, and...
Mrs. Glowanda "Gloria" Pierce
Oct 22, 2012
Glowanda Pierce of O'Fallon, MO passed away October 22, 2012 in St. Charles, MO at the age of 85 years. She was born June 7, 1927 in Pilot Knob, MO the daughter of Jones Kindred and Sarah Elizabeth (Aldridge) Orr. Gloria is survived by four children; Gloria and husband Ronald of O'Fallon, MO, Rodger and wife Kim Wadlow of Arkadelphia,...
Robert M. Moore
Oct 21, 2012
Robert M. Moore, 64 of Valles Mines, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2012 at his residence.He was born October 5, 1948 to the late Bobby Gene Moore and Connie (Duggan) Franke.He was employed as a welder/machinist, at William Patent Crusher and Pulverizer Co. in Bonne Terre, and was a member of the Blackwell Masonic Lodge #535. He was preceded in...
Teresa Marie Chitwood Kelly
Oct 19, 2012
Teresa Marie Kelly of Pilot Knob, MO passed away October 19, 2012 in St. Louis, MO at the age of 53 years. She was born November 23, 1958 in Elvins, MO the daughter of the late Bobby Lee and Lola Marie (Moore) Craig. Teresa is survived by her children; Kristina Craig of Ironton, MO, and Andi Chitwood of Fredericktown, MO,...
Paul H. Larose
Oct 18, 2012
Paul Henry LaRose, 74 of Bonne Terre passed away October 18, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born January 25, 1938 in Bonne Terre. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul W. and Violet (Robertson) LaRose; wife, Charlotte (Montgomery) LaRose; daughter, Debra Buffington, sister, Lillie Dalton. Paul is survived by two daughters, Connie Clynes of St....
Mr. David Mcpeeks
Oct 16, 2012
David Lee McPeeks of Belleview, MO passed away on October 16, 2012 at his residence at the age of 68 years. He was born April 9, 1944 a son of the late Willard and Grace (Miller) McPeeks. On January 20, 1968, he was united in marriage to Ruby Lee Askew. In addition to his wife, David is survived by two...
Andria (Holcomb) Vanderpool
Oct 16, 2012
Andria Gail (Holcomb) Vanderpool, 46 of Desloge passed away October 16, 2012. She was born June 11, 1966 in St. Louis. She was an employee of Bank Star of the Leadbelt in Park Hills. Andria is survived by two sons, Chase Vanderpool and Stephen Vanderpool both of King George, VA; parents, Charles and Phyllis (Windeknecht) Holcomb of Fredericktown; brother, Charles...
Shirley Vernon
Oct 12, 2012
Terre Du LacShirley Maxine (Hendricks) Vernon, 71, Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother went to be with the LORD Friday October 12, 2012. She was born March 22, 1941, Jacksonville, Missouri, and is survived by her husband Rocky(of 46 years), two daughters and their spouses---Cheryl and Jim Samarzich of Festus, MO.--- Cindy and Jason Norton of Webster Groves, MO.She is also...
James E. Forrester
Oct 10, 2012
James Forrester, 70 of Leadwood, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at his residence.He was born February 16, 1942 in Potosi and later, proudly served his country in the The United States Army.James retired from lever Brothers in St. Louis, where he worked at a tow motor operator for 25 years. He was also a member of the Wortham Church...
Marie E. Pasternak
Oct 9, 2012
Marie E. Pasternak, 81 of Farmington, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at Parkland Health Center. She was born November 30, 1930 to the late Thomas M. and Henrietta (Smith) Otto. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church of Park Hills. She is preceded in death by her husband, Stephen J. Pasternak; parents, Thomas and Henrietta Otto; six...
"Kenny" Panchot
Oct 8, 2012
Mr. Kenneth Raymond "Kenny" Panchot passed away early Monday morning, October 8, 2012, at Parkland Health Center, Farmington, at the age of 82 years, 3 months & 12 days. Kenny was born on June 26, 1930, in Ste. Genevieve, MO., & was the son of Raymond Thomas Panchot and Esther Catherine 'Baumgartner' Panchot.
Kenny was a retired salesman/driver with KAS....
G. O. Gower
Oct 6, 2012
G.O. "Tooter" Gower of Bonne Terre passed away October 6, 2012 at the age of 76. He was born October 21, 1935 in Bonne Terre to the late John Gernzie and Billie Olds (Cross) Gower. He was also preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Suzie Gower and a brother-in-law Nelson Rednauer. He is survived by his wife Hester Kathryn (Freeman)...
G. O. Gower
Oct 6, 2012
G.O. "Tooter" Gower of Bonne Terre passed away October 6, 2012 at the age of 76. He was born October 21, 1935 in Bonne Terre to the late John Gernzie and Billie Olds (Cross) Gower. He was also preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Suzie Gower and a brother-in-law Nelson Rednauer. He is survived by his wife Hester Kathryn (Freeman)...
Roxanna Louisa Russell
Oct 5, 2012
Roxanna Louisa Russell of Farmington, MO passed away October 5, 2012 in Farmington, MO at the age of 83 years. She was born April 18, 1929 in Imboden, MO to the late James and Ethyl (Farley) Fitzgerald. On June 11, 1948 she was united in marriage to Lloyd Russell who preceded her in death on April 21, 1980. To this...
Noel House
Oct 5, 2012
Noel M. House, 85 of Bonne Terre passed away October 5, 2012 at his residence. He was born December 4, 1926 in Elijah, MO. He was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from General Motors after 31 years and then became a...
William W. Mcgary
Oct 3, 2012
William Wesley McGary, 47 of St. Charles, passed away October 3, 2012 at his residence. He was born April 6, 1965 in St. Louis. He love show cars and was nicknamed "El Camino Bill". He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Loyd and Dorothy McGary and Bill and Beulah Fair; brother-in-law, Billy Wayne Slaughter. Bill is survived by his...
Sarah L. Day
Oct 3, 2012
Sarah L. (Parker) Day, 53 of Park Hills, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2012. She was born on September 12, 1959 in Farmington, MO. Her family knew her as a loving mother, grandmother, and friend.She was preceded in death by her father Rev. Denver Parker and precious grandson Dillon Brinkley.Sarah is survived by her mother Lillian (Brooks) Parker; children Melissa...
Leroy E. Sigman
Oct 3, 2012
Leroy Esmond Sigman, 73 of Park Hills, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. He was born August 27, 1939 in Flat River, to the late Marvin and Edith Sigman (Keel). Leroy retired from the Daily Journal in 2005 after having spent more than 50 years of his life as a reporter. About 39...
