Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Zelma Celeste Turner
Jul 4, 2012
Mrs. Zelma Celeste 'Conway' Turner passed away late Wednesday morning, July 4, 2012, at her Brookside Manor Residential Care residence, in Farmington, at the age of 92 years, 6 months & 20 days. Zelma was born on December 19, 1919, in Bunker, Missouri, to Dorothy (Heaton) and Link Conway. Also preceding in death were: her husband, Willard R. Turner; sister,...
Harold George Umfleet
Jul 4, 2012
Mr. Harold George Umfleet, 95, of Greensboro, NC died Thursday, July 4, 2012 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, at Woodlawn Cemetery, in Leadington, MO. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 1:00 pm Tuesday prior to the service at C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home Caldwell Chapel, Park Hills,...
Regenia B. Payne
Jul 4, 2012
Regenia Payne, 76 of Desloge, passed away at her residence, Wednesday, July 4, 2012.She was born July 6, 1935 in Redford to Melvin and Mildred (Neel) Albert.She was a member of Cantwell Baptist church and Regenia believed, "To be absent from the present, is to be present with the Lord." She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle R....
Lawrence Larry Drum
Jul 3, 2012
Larry Drum Lawrence D. "Larry" Drum, 57, of Valles Mines passed away July 3, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born July 30, 1954 in St. Louis. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lovie Louise (Elam) Drum and two brothers, Thomas P. Drum and Walter "Frankie" Drum. Larry is survived by his wife, Laura "Susie" Drum;...
Sharon (Adams) Jones
Jul 2, 2012
Sherry (Adams) Jones, age 70 of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Flat River, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2012.Sherry was a flight attendant for American Airlines, later becoming a very successful businesswoman.She was a relentless entrepreneur who thought of others much before herself.She will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Coke and Olla Adams....
Elizabeth Annlibby James
Jun 28, 2012
Libby James, 60 of Desloge, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2012.She was born January 23, 1952 in Poplar Bluff and later graduated from North County High School in 1969.Libby would later attend Mineral Area College and N.E. Missouri State in Kirksville, where she completed studies to practice as a Medical Lab Assistant. She was preceded in death by parents, Darwin...
Mr. Charles "Charlie" Henson
Jun 28, 2012
Charles William Henson, known to most as "Charlie", of Middle Brook, MO passed away June 28, 2012 at his residence at the age of 69 years. He was born November 3, 1942 a son of the late George William and Christine Josephine (Engelmeyer) Henson. Charlie is survived by five children; Connie Toomey and husband Dennis of Fenton, MO, Eric Henson...
Herman Gary Propst
Jun 27, 2012
Herman "Gary" Propst, 64 of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2012. He was bornAugust 8, 1947, he and his brothers were the first set of triplets born in St.Francois County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Helen (Mueller) Propst; and brothers, Harry and Carl.Herman is survived by his wife Joan Propst; children Don Owens (Melissa),...
Bruce Eddie Moses
Jun 26, 2012
Bruce Edward (Eddie) Moses, born February 2, 1962 in Steelville, Missouri passed from this life to his eternal home on Tuesday June 26, 2012.Eddie was a phenomenal bass player who was given his first guitar by his parents on Christmas when he was 8 years old.That same year Eddie played for his dad on his first recording.He started traveling playing...
Charly Smalley
Jun 26, 2012
Charly Smalley, 26 of Bismarck, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012.She was born April 8, 1986 in Crystal City.She was employed at a Residential Boarding Home as a Medical Aide. She is preceded in death by grandmother, Judith Willis; aunts, Brenda Lee and Lena Raymo; cousin, Cory Thompson. Charly is survived by parents, Alan and Darla (Willis) Carey; sisters, Anjel...
Marjorie House
Jun 24, 2012
Marjorie HouseMarjorie L. House age 82 ofPark Hills passed away June 24, 2012 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington.She was born January 7, 1930 in Bonne Terre to the late Lawrence and Catherine(Shellenberger) Hurst.Marjorie is also precededin death by her husband, Albert House; four brothers, Jim, Charles, William andDavid; three sisters, Alice, Barbara and Mary.Marjorie is survived by onesister, Elaine...
Frankie Moore
Jun 23, 2012
Frankie MooreFrankie June Moore of ParkHills passed away Saturday June 23, 2012 at the age of 82. She was born June13, 1930 in Desloge to the late Frank and Malinda (Seabourne) Hale.She is also preceded in death by her husband Arch Moore Jr.; four brothers, Charles, Max, Ellis, and Carl; two sisters, Virginia Cramp and Mabel Hill.Frankie was a member...
Mrs. Boneta E. Rust
Jun 21, 2012
Boneta Eula Rust, of Pilot Knob, MO passed away June 21, 2012 at the age of 96 years. She was born January 29, 1916 in Roselle, MO the daughter of Jesse and Esta (Stall) Hicks. Bonnie was married to Anderson (Bud) Hawkins Rust who preceded her in death. To this union two children were born; Anderson who married Phyllis Rust...
Dortha Marie Rogers
Jun 19, 2012
Mrs. Dortha Marie 'Gibbs' Rogers passed away Tuesday evening, June 19, 2012, at her Park Hills residence at the age of 84 years, 4 months & 19 days. Dortha was born January 30, 1928, at Keener Springs, Missouri, and was the daughter of Orda Asouth Gibbs and Cecil Jane Emma Ellen 'Smith' Gibbs. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, James David...
David G. Long
Jun 19, 2012
David Long, 55 of Desloge, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at Country Meadows in Park Hills.He was born December 5, 1956 in St. Louis to the late Russell G. and Ava Lou (Drum) Long.David proudly served his country in The United States Army. He is also preceded in death by sisters, Vivian (Long) Ponzar and Roberta Lee Long. David...
Lindell Mccarron Sr.
Jun 19, 2012
Lindell "Shorty" McCarron, 70 of Irondale, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born March 19, 1943 in Bonne Terre. Lindell was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Ironton and his favorite pass time was hunting and fishing with family and friends. He was preceded in death by parents, Marcus...
Robert D. Blanton
Jun 19, 2012
Robert "Bob" Blanton, 72 of Desloge, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at his residence.He was born August 23, 1939 in Cape Girardeau.Bob attended the Rolla School of Mines after graduating high school, became our area Wonder Bread Distributor, and later was the owner/ operator of Bobs Salvage in Hurryville as well as the Mini Storage in Park Hills.He also...
Mr. William Louis Sellers
Jun 17, 2012
William Louis Sellers, age 97 of Ironton, Missouri went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 17, 2012. Louis, as he was fondly known, was born in Dillard, MO to Albert and Myrtle Sellers on June 10, 1915. He married Virginia Lee Barrett in St. Charles, MO on August 21, 1937. He and his beloved Dee Dee, celebrated their...
Mrs. Carol Francis Jenkins
Jun 16, 2012
Carol Francis Jenkins of Middle Brook, MO passed away June 16, 2012 in St. Louis, MO at the age of 71 years. She was born December 10, 1940 in Bismarck, MO the daughter of Grandvil and Hilda (Farris) Clinton. On February 18, 1983 she was united in marriage to Clinton Jenkins who survives. Also surviving are children; Phillip and wife...
Allen Williams
Jun 15, 2012
Bert Allen Williams, Jr., 81, of Bonne Terre passed away June 15, 2012 at Parkland Health Center in Bonne Terre. He was born May 14, 1931 in Bonne Terre. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy and served aboard the USS Preston during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church and the...
