Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Randall J. Campbell
Mar 14, 2012
Randy Campbell, 57 of Park Hills, lost his fight to cancer in his home March 14, 2012.He was born in Farmington on April 25, 1954.Randy enjoyed building and racing sprint cars for over 20 years. He is preceded in death by parents, Ira and Gladys (Warwick) Campbell and brother, AlvinCampbell. Randy is survived by wife, Kathy (Nichols) Campbell of Park...
Dola Mcnabb
Mar 11, 2012
Dola M. McNabb passed away at Farmington Mineral Area Hospital on March 11, 2012 at the age of 89due to complications from a recent fall.She was born in Reynolds County, Missourion June 18, 1922 to James E. and Nancy Kay.She married Floyd McNabb in 1954.He preceded her in death.Also precedingher are four brothers, Cletus Kay, William U. L. Kay, Jim...
Betty L. Mcclaskey
Mar 11, 2012
Mrs. Betty L. McClaskey passed away Sunday evening, March 11, 2012, at Parkland Health Center, Farmington, at the age of 70 years and 5 days. Betty was born on March 6, 1942, in Sparta, Illinois, and was the daughter of the late Russell (Spud) Murphy and Lucille Murphy.
She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Joseph McClaskey,...
Mrs. Leola Ann Hixson
Mar 11, 2012
Leola Ann Hixson of Belleview, MO passed away March 11, 2012 in Farmington, MO at the age of 102. She was born May 8, 1909 in Bruno, MO a daughter of the late Henry and Jane (Sitzes) White. On October 15, 1932 she was united in marriage to Ronald Roy Hixson who preceded her in death on September 2, 1993....
Francis F. Counts
Mar 9, 2012
Francis F. Counts, age 91, of Bonne Terre passed away March 9, 2012 at his residence.He was born August 6, 1920 in Bonne Terre to the late Clifford and May (Dryer) Counts, he was also preceded in death by is wife Bertha Lenora (East) Counts.Francis retired from St. Joe Lead after 23 years as a surveyor.He also sold cars for...
Virginia A. Johnson
Mar 8, 2012
Mrs. Virginia A. Johnson passed away Thursday morning, March 8, 2012, in Farmington, at the age of 87 years, 7 months & 19 days. Virginia was born on July 19, 1924, in Desloge, and was the daughter of Oscar Ransom and Beatrice 'Weible' Ransom. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, James G. Johnson; 2 sons: Jimmy Dale Johnson & Thomas Walter...
Gene P. Murdock
Mar 8, 2012
Gene Murdock, 78 of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, March 08, 2012 at St. Anthonys deGreeff Hospice House.He was born October 4, 1933 in St. Louis.Gene served his country in The United States Army and later worked for the St. Louis Public Schools System.First, he was a High School Football and Track Coach for over 20 years, at the Roosevelt...
William Bill White
Mar 7, 2012
William Joseph "Bill" White, 67, of Bonne Terre passed away March 7, 2012. He was born September 7, 1944 in Flat River. William was a Veteran of the United States Army and then worked for Chrysler for many years, where he later retired. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie H. and Genevieve (Harkins) White and brother, Leslie...
Frieda Rowland
Mar 7, 2012
Frieda Hope Rowland, 85, of Benbrook, TX, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at The Vintage Memorial Home in Denton, TX where she was loved and cared for during all of her final days. She was born June 12, 1926, in Reynolds County, Missouri, the daughter of the late Effie Belle and Thomas William Evans.She was the youngest of 6 siblings.On...
Dorotha L. Wyatt
Mar 6, 2012
Mrs. Dorotha L. 'Delp' Wyatt passed away late Tuesday night, March 6, 2012, at Heritage Club Greenwood Village Skilled Nursing Care in Greenwood Village, Colorado, at the age of 89 years, 2 months & 11 days. Dorotha was born on December 25, 1922, in Springfield, Missouri, to Walter F. Delp and Ruby Alma 'Wheeler' Delp.
Survivors include: a daughter, Monique...
Murlin R. Burt
Mar 4, 2012
Murlin Ray Burt, formerly of Desloge, passed away in Panama City, FL, Sunday, March 4, 2012.He was born September 6, 1938 in Washington County.Murlin served his country for 3 years in the Coast Guard and later retired from McDonell Douglas.He was a member of The First Baptist Church of Wewahitchka, FL and he also attended the Ridgecrest Baptist Church when...
Mrs. Kathryn "Marlene" Blankenship
Mar 3, 2012
Kathryn "Marlene" Blankenship passed away March 3, 2012 at her residence in Arcadia, MO at the age of 75 years. She was born September 19, 1936, a daughter of the late Marvin Adonis and Hazel Faye (Reed) Swaringim. On March 16, 1955, she was united in marriage to Thomas Ronald Blankenship who preceded her in death on July 23, 1992....
Kyra Zen Scott
Mar 1, 2012
Kyra Zen Scott, 2 weeks and 2 days, entered into eternal rest on March 1, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis.She was born February 14, 2012 and will be missed by a host of family and friends who loved her and looked forward to a life together with her. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Mary Lindsey....
Jo Ann Owen
Feb 29, 2012
Jo Ann Owen passed away late Wednesday night, February 29, 2012, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, at the age of 80 years and 22 days. Jo Ann was born on February 7, 1932, in Springfield, Missouri, and was the daughter of the late Leo Owen and Nannie Dorothy 'Cadle' Owen.
Jo Ann received a Bachelor's Degree from Missouri State...
Mr. Garry "Rocky" Jones, Sr.
Feb 28, 2012
Garry Allen Jones Sr., known to most as Rocky, passed away February 28, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 60. Rocky was born April 6, 1951 a son of the late William Henry and Emma Blanche (Anderson) Jones. On October 25, 1980, he was united in marriage to Debbie Lynn Cassidy who survives. To this union three...
Mrs. Nancy J. Scaggs
Feb 26, 2012
Nancy J. Scaggs of Havana, IL passed away February 26, 2012 in Springfield, IL at the age of 67. She was born September 15, 1944 in Glover, MO a daughter of Everett and Katherine (Schultz) Dunn. On October 5, 1963, she was united in marriage to Charles H. Scaggs, who survives. To this union two sons were born; Bobby (Nora)...
Lawrence Marion Simpson
Feb 25, 2012
Lawrence M. Simpson, 67 of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Barnes Jewish Hospital.He was born June 17, 1944 in East St. Louis.Lawrence was a machinist as well as an electrician on the railroad before he retired. He is preceded in death by parents, Lawrence Leroy and Margarette (Parker) Simpson; daughter, Wendy Simpson; brothers, Edward and Lawrence...
Mr. Merle Andress King
Feb 24, 2012
Merle Andress King passed away February 24, 2012 in Farmington, MO at the age of 93 years. He was born May 19, 1918, in Brunot, MO, a son of the late Thomas Edward and Rosa Bell (Head) King. On January 27, 1940 he was united in marriage to Hazel Maxine Ruble who preceded him in death on May 20, 2006....
Lula Mae Kellogg
Feb 24, 2012
Mrs. Lula Mae Kellogg passed away late Friday morning, February 24, 2012, at her Farmington Presbyterian Manor residence at the age of 99 years, 9 months & 1 day. Lula was born on May 23, 1912, in Squires, Missouri, and was the daughter of Charles Monroe & Stella Adeline 'Kennedy' Spurlock.
Lula attended Kolb Elementary and graduated from Ava...
Vonda Lee (Pettus) Cash
Feb 22, 2012
Vonda Lee (Pettus) Cash 61, of Bonne Terre passed away February 22, 2012 at her residence. She was born March 4, 1950 in Bonne Terre. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Bonne Terre. Vonda was self employed as a beautician for 44 years. She loved to dance and spend time with her grandchildren. Vonda lost her...