Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Robert Linn Huitt
Jan 27, 2020
Bob Huitt, 93, of Park Hills, passed away January 27, 2020, at Jefferson Mercy in Festus. He was born June 19, 1926, in Caledonia, to the late William Gladstone and Bertie Mae (Moyer) Huitt and served his country in the United States Army. Bob drove a fuel truck for Campbell 66 for 33 years and was an avid bowler receiving...
Jeff "Yape" Williams
Jan 26, 2020
Jeff “Yape” Williams, 65, of Bonne Terre, passed away at his residence, January 26, 2020. He was born October 23, 1954 in Bonne Terre, to the late William “Bill” and Georgia (Currington) Williams. Jeff was a graduate of North County High School, class of 1973 and served his country in the United States Navy 1974-1978.
He is survived by his...
Lorilee (Ragsdale) Butcher
Jan 25, 2020
Lorilee Butcher, 71, of Park Hills, passed away, January 25, 2020. She was born November 17, 1948, in Bonne Terre, to the late Leeman “Mutt” and Lorene (Koen) Ragsdale. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Rita Branch.
Lorilee is survived by her children Brad (Jenna) Butcher, and Staci (Scott) Murphy: grandchildren, Jacy, Cole, Carson, Brynn,...
Shirley Maxine Hibbits
Jan 24, 2020
Shirley Maxine Hibbits, 83, of Bonne Terre, passed away, January 24, 2020. She was born August 21, 1936, in Bonne Terre, to the late George and Pearl (Martin) Perret. Maxine’s greatest love was spending time with, and taking care of her family and friends. She was affectionately known as Grandma or Cookie Grandma. She was surrounded by her children and...
Joseph Sidney Barnes
Jan 22, 2020
Joseph Sidney Barnes, age 64, of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 3, 1955 to the late Joseph and Pearl (Kane) Barnes. Joseph had a love for fixing cars, cooking, and guitars. He enjoyed life, spending time with loved ones, making others laugh, and especially being a grandpa. He was...
John Ketchum
Jan 21, 2020
John Ketchum, 66, of Bonne Terre, passed away January 21, 2020 at his residence. He was born September 19, 1953, in Bonne Terre, to the late Thurman and Florence (Mecey) Ketchum. John loved to fish and hang out with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert Ketchum.
John is survived by his wife...
Carla Rose Snodgrass
Jan 20, 2020
Carla (Ratty) Snodgrass, age 59, of Berger, Missouri passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at her residence. She was born May 30, 1960 to Vernon Jasper and Roseann (Blunt) Ratty.
Carla was preceded in death by her father, Vernon Ratty and nephew, Kristopher Vanmeter.
Carla is survived by her mother, Roseann Ratty; children, Dennis James Snodgrass and Veronica Ann...
Mary Catherine Golaszewski
Jan 17, 2020
Mary Golaszewski, age 69, of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at her residence. She was born August 30, 1950 in East St. Louis, IL to Jack Steppig and Patricia (Mason) Loida.
Mary was preceded in death by her father, Jack Steppig; husband, Robert R. Golaszewski; and sister, Deborah Simmons.
Mary is survived by her...
William Mitchell Raby
Jan 16, 2020
William Mitchell Raby passed away January 16, 2020 at the age of 89. He was born December 9, 1930 to Noah Milton Raby and Lillian Dorothy (Hulsey) Raby. He graduated High School in 1948 from Farmington Lutheran School. He joined the Air Force in 1951 and was a veteran of the Korean War. Returning home, he went to work at...
Dale Malia
Jan 15, 2020
Dale Malia, 77, of Park Hills, passed away peacefully at home, January 15, 2020. He was born on December 12, 1942, in Mississippi, to the late John and Louise (Griffin) Malia. He served his country in the United States Army. Dale was a member of Esther United Methodist Church, Lick Creek Masonic Lodge # 302 AF & AM, Shriners and...
Robert A Stottlemyre
Jan 12, 2020
Robert Stottlemyre, age 55, of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Georgian Gardens Center in Potosi. He was born February 15, 1964 in French Camp, California. Robert was a member of Gospel Light Freewill Baptist Church. He liked fishing, boating, and watching all sports.
Robert was preceded in death by his father, Richard Lawrence Stottlemyre.
He...
Lena Ann Lute
Jan 11, 2020
Lena Ann (Capps) Lute, age 86, of Bonne Terre, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 at her residence. She was born September 21, 1933 in Steel, MO to the late Johnnie and Dorothy (Siegler) Capps. Lena was also proceeded in death by a brother, Charles Capps and her sister, Mary Mills.
Lena is survived by her children, Bob Wengler (Diane),...
Brad Covell
Jan 9, 2020
Stewart Bradley “Brad” Covell, 77, of Farmington passed away January 9, 2020, at The Arbors at Maplebrook. He was born May 2, 1942, in Dover, New Hampshire to the late Stewart Ronald and Meredith Edna (Sisco) Covell. Brad proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a faithful member of the choir and men’s group at...
Dustin Michael Lynn Eaton
Jan 8, 2020
Dustin Michael Lynn Eaton, 34, of Bismarck passed away January 8, 2020. He was born March 5, 1985 in Portsmouth, VA. Dustin will be remembered as a hard worker, always willing to help anyone in need and kind hearted. He enjoyed watching Westerns, spending his time outdoors, hunting mushrooms, fishing and floating the river with his cousins. He was always...
James Robert Gillam
Jan 6, 2020
James Robert “Jimmy” Gillam, 56, of Festus passed away January 6, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born September 23, 1963 in Bonne Terre to the late Howard Lee Gillam, Sr. and Gwendolyn June (Henry) Cook. He was also preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Walter and Ann (Jenkerson) Gillam.
Jimmy is survived by...
Albert Wayne Turley
Jan 4, 2020
Albert Wayne Turley, 79, passed away January 4, 2020 at the O.U. Medical Center in Oklahoma City, OK. He was born February 15, 1940 in Bonne Terre to the late Courtland and Leona (Lee) Turley.
Albert is survived by two daughters, Elaine Adams and husband Mike of Farmington, and Ruth Hecht and husband Tom of Waynoka, OK; sister, Janet Smith...
Don Straughn
Jan 3, 2020
Don "Stringer" Straughn, 83, of Ste. Genevieve was born on Friday, May 8, 1936, in Bonne Terre and passed away Friday, January 3, 2020. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1037, N.R.A., Irma Joggerst Hunting Club and a Charter Member of Ste. Genevieve Elks Lodge #2674. Don was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed...
Martha Moore
Jan 2, 2020
Martha Moore, 71, of Desloge, passed away at her home, January 2, 2020. She was born October 11, 1948, in Bonne Terre, to the late Allen A. and Sadie G. (Dorris) Werley. Martha was a lifetime member of St. Francois County VFW Auxiliary #2426, she loved cooking, growing plants, sewing or needle point.
She was preceded in death...
Barbara Barton
Dec 31, 2019
Barbara Barton, 66, of French Village, passed away December 31, 2019 at her residence. She was born August 2, 1953, in Wortham, to the late Lonnie and Luvada (Reece) Barton. Barbara was also preceded in death by siblings; Betty Abney, Louise Barton, Grover Barton, Elmer Jock Barton, Jim Barton, and Willard Barton.
She is survived by her children, Rhonda Steinc,...
Tony Landing
Dec 30, 2019
Tony Landing, age 45, of Perryville, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at Perry County Memorial Hospital. He was born December 16, 1974 to the late Paul and Betty (Connor) Landing.
Tony is survived by his girlfriend, Cassandra Cooper; children, Kailey (Nicholas) Martin, Thorvin Landing, Raven Landing, Trinity Landing, Charles Landing, and Odin Landing; grandchild, Norah Martin; brothers, Mike (Sheila)...
