Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri

Margaret "Mug" Whited

Margaret "Mug" Whited

Jul 6, 2012

Margaret E. Whited, known to most as "Mug", passed away July 6, 2012 in Desloge, MO at the age of 75 years. She was born June 9, 1937 in Ironton, MO the daughter of Delbert and Dorothy (Marler) Whited. Margaret is survived by her children; Julie and husband Peepse Whited of Bismarck, MO, Delbert Womble of Arcadia, MO, and James...

Janet M. Price

Janet M. Price

Jul 6, 2012

Janet Marie Price, 42, of Park Hills passed away July 6, 2012. She was born April 6, 1970 in Granite City, IL. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold E. Price. Janet is survived by her husband, Michael Higgins of Park Hills; three children, Mitchell Price, Eric Martin and Taylor Martin; two step-children, Tyler Higgins and Kenneth Higgins;...

William James Kure

William James Kure

Jul 5, 2012

Mr. William James "Bill" Kure passed away Thursday evening, July 5, 2012, at Parkland Health Center, Farmington, at the age of 85 years, 4 months & 12 days. Bill was born on February 23, 1927, in Kingsford, Michigan, and was the son of Matt Kure and Anna 'Novak' Kure.

Bill was the youngest of 9 children. He grew up in...

Jackson Gidron

Jackson Gidron

Jul 4, 2012

Baby Jackson Gidron was born and passed away July 4, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He is survived by his parents, Jason and Erin Gidron of Bonne Terre; siblings, Justice, Jasmine, Jason Jr., Rylan and Jessica; grandparents, Curtis and June Fulton, Fred Gidron, Donna Brown; great-grandma, Esther Bates. Several aunts and uncles also survive. A graveside service will...

Zelma Celeste Turner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...