Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Mary F. Huitt
Aug 16, 2009
Mrs. Mary F. Huitt passed away Sunday afternoon, August 16, 2009, in Farmington, at the age of 69 years, 2 months & 1 day. Mary was born on June 15, 1940, in St. Louis, and was the daughter of George Henry Huelsmann and Lucille Mary 'Portell' Huelsmann Strickland.
Mary was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Farmington.
Survivors...
Byron Fred Adolph
Aug 15, 2009
Mr. Byron Fred Adolph passed away early Saturday morning, August 15, 2009, at Camelot Nursing Center, in Farmington, at the age of 82 years, 4 months & 29 days. Byron was born March 16, 1927, in Festus, MO., and was the son of Fred J. Adolph and Ethel S. 'Hale' Adolph. Also preceding-in-death were: 1 Sister, in-infancy & 1 Brother,...
Nadine Ayers
Aug 15, 2009
Mrs. Frances Nadine 'Johnson' Ayers passed away late Saturday night, August 15, 2009, at her Farmington Presbyterian Manor residence at the age of 83 years, 3 months & 11 days. Frances was born May 4, 1926, in Raven Springs, Arkansas, to Reuel Johnson and Bernice 'Green' Johnson. Also preceding in death were: 1 Sister, Mildred Cunningham; 4 Brothers: Douglas Johnson,...
Alma Dean Cleve
Aug 13, 2009
Mrs. Alma Dean 'Boswell' Cleve passed away Thursday evening, August 13, 2009, at Parkland Heath Center, South, in Farmington, at the age of 85 years, 2 months & 21 days. Alma Dean was born on May 22, 1924, in Doe Run, MO, and was the daughter of Evault Marion Boswell & Lucille Lee 'Lemley' Boswell. Also preceding in death was...
Baby Ava Nicole Yates
Aug 5, 2009
Baby Ava Nicole Yates was stillborn early Wednesday morning, August 5, 2009, at Parkland Health Center, South, in Farmington.
Survivors include: her parents, Aaron Ross Yates and Melissa Lea 'Vaughn' Yates, of Farmington; Grandparents: Phil Vaughn, of Farmington; Ann Vaughn, of DeSoto; Wallace & Mona Yates, of Farmington. Great-Grandparents: Bonnie Vaughn, of Ironton; Paul & Alice Adams, of DeSoto; Sarah...
Robert Morrison Smith
Aug 5, 2009
Mr. Robert Morrison Smith passed away early Wednesday evening, August 5, 2009, at the Alexian Brothers Lansdowne Village, in St. Louis, at the age of 84 years & 17 days. Robert was born on July 18, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan, and was the son of Milford A. Smith and Grace Catherine 'Morrison' Smith. Robert was a Credit Manager at The...
Eva Elizabeth Lauser
Aug 5, 2009
Mrs. Eva Elizabeth Lauser passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 5, 2009, at Barnes Hospital, in St. Louis, MO., at the age of 91 years, 2 months & 12 days. Eva was born on May 23, 1918, in Morning Sun, Iowa, and was the daughter of Ira G. Kerr & Caroline 'Hank' Kerr. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Gerald F. Lauser...
Velva Lee Moore
Jul 30, 2009
Mrs. Velva Lee 'Stratton' Moore passed away early Thursday morning, July 30, 2009, at Community Manor, in Farmington, at the age of 78 years, 8 months & 10 days. Velva was born November 20, 1930, in Centralia, Illinois, and was the daughter of Elmus Lee Stratton and Dorothea Oral 'Peacock' Stratton.
Velva formerly worked as a Supervisor at Western Electric...
Clayton Osman
Jul 30, 2009
Mr. Arthur Clayton Osman was born on April 4, 1919, to Arthur Osman and Martha Ann Bruce Osman, in Piggott, Arkansas. In the 1930's the family relocated to Flat River, Missouri, where Clayton graduated from Flat River High School. He continued professional studies at Flat River Junior College and Michigan State University.
He began a forty-four year career with Missouri...
Hester L. Berry
Jul 11, 2009
Mrs. Hester L. Berry went to sleep in the arms of Jesus on Saturday morning, July 11, 2009, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, Farmington, at the age of 91 years, 2 months & 23 days. Hester was born April 18, 1918, in Campbell, MO., and was the daughter of James T. O'Barr & Nora Jane 'Davis' O'Barr.
Hester was...
James Douglas Campbell
Jul 2, 2009
Mr. James Douglas Campbell passed away Thursday, July 2, 2009, at St. John's Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. James was born on August 1, 1961, in Bloomington, Illinois, to Donald & Eunice Campbell. He was preceded-in-death by his father, Donald, and his Grandmother, Iva Bennett.
Survivors Include: his Son, Christian Campbell, of Farmington; his Mother, Eunice Campbell, of Iowa; 2...
Brian D. Heberlie
Jun 25, 2009
Mr. Brian D. Heberlie passed away Thursday afternoon, June 25, 2009, in Ste. Genevieve County at the age of 33 years, 2 months & 25 days. Brian was born on March 31, 1976, in Farmington. Preceding-In-Death were: his Grandparents - Herman Heberlie; Ralph & Hilda Vogt.
Brian enjoyed Hunting; Fishing & Farming.
Survivors Include : his parents, Clinton & Mary...
Anna Marie Parker
Jun 17, 2009
Anna Marie (Brockes) Parker 54 of Fredericktown, passed away Friday, November 4, 2011. She was born March 9, 1957 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her mother, Hilda V. (Maples) Brockes; and one sister Deborah (Brockes) Barton. Anna is survived by her husband, Randall E. Parker; Father, Samuel H. Brockes; one son, Samuel (Melissa) Brockes; two...
Helen Berniece Schaper
Jun 10, 2009
Helen Berniece 'Blackwood' Schaper, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at her Camelot Nursing Center residence, in Farmington, at the age of 84 years, 5 months & 13 days. Helen was born in Claremore, Oklahoma, on December 27, 1924, & was the daughter of Walter Blackwood and Edna L. 'Wix' Blackwood Keller. Also preceding-in-death was her StepDad, Peter...
Audrey A. Buckner
May 12, 2009
Mrs. Audrey A. Buckner, formerly of Desloge, passed away Tuesday morning, May 12, 2009, at her Farmington Presbyterian Manor residence at the age of 88 years, 7 months & 2 days. Audrey was born on Oct. 10, 1920, in Fredericktown, MO., & was the daughter of J. Frank King and Mary Ellen 'Wilson' King. Also preceding in death was her...
Alma Mae Gedge
May 5, 2009
Mrs. Alma Mae Gedge passed away early Tuesday morning, May 5, 2009, at Parkland Health Center, Farmington, at the age of 80 years, 5 months & 15 days. Alma was born Nov. 20, 1928, in Fredericktown, MO., & was the daughter of Thomas P. & Mary Agnes 'McGee' Tinnin. Also preceding were: 4 Sisters: Virginia; Lorene; Mildred & Mary. 4...
Connie Lee 'Dugal' Caringer
Apr 26, 2009
Mrs. Connie Lee 'Dugal' Caringer, 74, of Poplar Bluff, MO., died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at her home. Mrs. Caringer was born April 17, 1935, in Farmington, MO.
She was a member of First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. She volunteered at Lucy Lee Hospital for 20 years and also managed the gift shop there. She also volunteered at...
Wilma Leona Lee
Apr 17, 2009
Mrs. Wilma Leona Lee, of Farmington, passed away early Friday morning, April 17, 2009, at her residence, at the age of 78 years, 7 months & 4 days. Wilma was born on September 13, 1930, in St. Francois County, to George Frederick Newburger and Maude 'Alexander' Newburger. Wilma was also preceded in death by: her husband, William Carter Lee (Dec....
Annabell L. 'Gibson' Herzog
Apr 16, 2009
Mrs. Annabell Lillian 'Gibson' Herzog passed away Thursday afternoon, April 16, 2009, at her Country Meadows Nursing Home residence in Park Hills, MO., at the age of 84 years, 7 months & 13 days. Annabell was born in St. Francois County on September 3, 1924, and was the last surviving child of Patrick J. Gibson and Minnie 'Mayes' Gibson. Also...
David Oliver Nixon
Apr 6, 2009
Mr. David Oliver Nixon passed away late Monday afternoon, April 6, 2009, at his Farmington Presbyterian Manor residence, his home since September 2007. David was born on July 3, 1916, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and was the son of Edward L. Nixon and Marjorie (nee Dickson) Nixon.
David's family moved to Chicago, Illinois, when he was five. He was active in...

