Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Willie Lee Franks
Apr 15, 2020
Willie Lee Franks, age 68, of St. Louis, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at his daughter’s home. He was born on February 12, 1952 in Sledge, Mississippi.
Willie is preceded in death by his mom, Vera Lee (Watkins) Franks; step-grandson, Marcel Lambert; and sister, Barbara Jean Franks .
Willie is survived by his father M.D. Franks; children, Willie...
Charles Daniel Stephan
Apr 14, 2020
Charles Daniel Stephan, age 81, of Park Hills, formerly of St. Louis, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Country Meadows. He was born on March 15, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late John and Mary (Kelliey) Stephan. Charles proudly served our country in The United States Army. He was a great cook, loved bowling, going on trips,...
Carolyn Kite
Apr 13, 2020
Carolyn Kite, 82, of Leadwood, passed away April 13, 2020 at Community Manor in Farmington. She was born January 4, 1938, in Leadwood, to the late Howard and Lottie (Poucher) Hulsey. Carolyn was a member of the Leadwood First Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Gordon Crissie Kite.
Carolyn is survived by three...
Kenneth M Dalaviras
Apr 10, 2020
Kenneth M. Dalaviras, age 87, of Terre Du Lac, departed this life Friday, April 10, 2020 at his home. He was born on February 2, 1933 in St. Louis to the late Thomas and Madeline (Eismann) Dalaviras. Kenneth was united in marriage May 21, 1955 to Beverly Jean (Chadwick) Dalaviras in St. Louis, Missouri. They were blessed with 49 years...
James Welker
Apr 8, 2020
James Welker, 76, of Frankclay, passed away April 8, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 18, 1943, in Bonne Terre, to the late James Richard and Alma Daphne (Pettus) Welker. James loved to fish, hunt and old cars. He was a loving, caring husband and father.
He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Patricia Rose...
Pearl Duncan
Apr 8, 2020
Pearl Duncan, 93, of DeSoto and Festus, passed away April 8, 2020 at her daughter’s residence in Gerald, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born November 27, 1926, in Annapolis, to the late Sylvester and Mary (Moss) Hackworth. Pearl was of Baptist faith and loved playing Bingo, dancing, going to McDonald’s, and making desserts. She always had a smile...
Michael David Nash
Apr 8, 2020
Michael David Nash, Sr., age 65, of Valles Mines, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. Michael was born December 26, 1954 to Wilburn and Elizabeth (Patterson) Nash in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Michael belonged to the Local #1104.
Michael was preceded in death by his three sisters, Margie Lashley, Lena Williams, and Jeanne Harmon; and one brother,...
Arthur Kobermann
Apr 7, 2020
Arthur James Kobermann, 60, passed from this life on April 7, 2020 at his residence in Park Hills. He was born to the late Arthur and Corinne Kobermann on March 12, 1960 in Saint Louis, where he lived most of his life. He graduated from South County Tech (Class of 1978). He was a very skilled carpenter, and a long-time...
Butch Patterson
Apr 7, 2020
Carl “Butch” Eugene Patterson, Jr., age 68, of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at his residence. He was born on March 6, 1952 in Bonne Terre. Butch worked for the Doe Run Company over 40 years. Anyone who knew Butch Patterson knows there is not enough paper to write all the good things about him and how...
Anthony Keller, Sr.
Apr 6, 2020
Anthony Lee Keller, Sr., 52, of Farmington, MO passed away April 6, 2020. He was born October 1, 1967 in St. Louis. His family meant the most to him and he loved spending time with his children. He enjoyed fishing, camping, barbequing and the simple things in life. He was a past member of the Fredericktown Eagles.
Anthony is survived...
Melvin Gillam
Apr 6, 2020
Melvin Roy Gillam, 83, of Bismarck passed away April 6, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 23, 1936 in St. Louis to the late Edgar and Fairy Mae (Tullock) Gillam. He was also preceded in death by his infant daughter. Melvin was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bismarck.
Melvin is survived by his loving wife,...
Gary Lee Adkins
Apr 4, 2020
Gary Adkins, 75, of Park Hills, passed away April 4, 2020 at his residence. He was born November 18, 1944, in St. Louis, to the late Sonny and Marion (Ward) Adkins. Gary proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Nina Washburn and step-daughter, Diane Williams.
Gary is survived...
Rosemary Richardson
Apr 3, 2020
Rosemary Hahn Richardson, 90, passed from this life on April 3, 2020. She was born to Ernest and Hazel Vineyard on February 17,1930 in Bonne Terre, Missouri.
Rosemary grew up in Flat River and lived most of her life in this town she held so dear. She was christened at the Taylor Avenue United Methodist Church, now First United Methodist,...
Betty Hulsey
Apr 2, 2020
Betty Hulsey, 87, of Desloge, passed away April 2, 2020, at Camelot Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born May 5, 1932, in Elvins, to the late Clarence Raymond and Pearl Dorothy (White) Jones.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Curtis Ollie Hulsey; children, Danny Hulsey and Vivian Wilkinson; grandchildren, Michael Hulsey and Jennifer Darnell; brothers, Raymond...
Carol Orrick
Apr 1, 2020
Carol Orrick was born January 17, 1942 in Leadwood, MO. She passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Her parents were Rev. Leslie Hughes Orrick and Lola Garnetta Orrick (nee Hutson). She had one sister, Emma Jean Ellis (Orrick). Both parents and her sister preceded her in death. Carol resided at Bellefontaine Habilitation Center in St. Louis, MO. She is survived...
Lee Newburger
Mar 30, 2020
Lee Newburger, 66, of Bonne Terre, passed away March 30, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 9, 1953, in St. Louis, to the late Lee Jackson Newburger and Helen Bernice (Bequette) Nunn. Lee was the owner / operator of Lentz Flooring business and he enjoyed woodworking, music and spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded...
Hobert Lee Asher
Mar 29, 2020
Hobert Lee Asher, 82, of St. Louis, passed away March 29, 2020, at Estates of Spanish Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on October 16, 1937 to the late Jess and Grace (Holmes) Asher in Belleview, Missouri. Hobert loved to hunt, fish, work on cars, and attended Westside Baptist Church. He proudly served our...
Eugene Leo Poole
Mar 28, 2020
Eugene Leo Poole, age 90, of Lake Timberline, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born on May 8, 1929 in East St. Louis, Illinois. Eugene was a retired St. Louis City Firefighter and proudly served our country in The United States Navy. He was also a member of Bonne Terre Eagles.
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Barbara Cortor
Mar 28, 2020
Barbara Caroline ‘Cleve’ Cortor, of Farmington, Missouri passed away on March 28, 2020 at Farmington Presbyterian Manor at the age of 89. She was born in Farmington, MO on March 22, 1931 to the late Walter L. Cleve & Bertha Estelle ‘Hoehn’ Cleve. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Dale Cortor Sr.;...
Sandra Mabery
Mar 27, 2020
Sandra Mabery, age 82, of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at her son’s residence. Sandra was born to the late Ralph T. and Velma A. (Govero) Mabery on April 24, 1937 in Bonne Terre. Sandra was a member of East Bonne Terre Baptist Church. She spent many years serving at the Bonne Terre Senior Center. Sandra...
