Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Elnora Robertson
Dec 8, 2019
Elnora Robertson, 90, of Park Hills, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at Country Meadows in Park Hills. She was born on August 19, 1929, in Mineral Point to the late Thomas and Lena (Grovero) Dean. She attended Park Hills 1st Assembly of God. She loved crocheting and her beloved dog Pepe.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Billie Wunning
Dec 7, 2019
Mrs. Billie Jean Wunning, 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 7, 2019, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington, Missouri, with her loving family by her side.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Mr. E. Harold Wunning; her parents, William and Margaret (Hutson) Smith; and her three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Haney, Mrs....
Marianne Smith
Dec 5, 2019
Marianne Smith, 89, of Farmington, passed away peacefully December 5, 2019 at Barathaven Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in St. Charles. She was the daughter of Minnie Weitzel, born February 2, 1930 in Desloge. Marianne began an Art and Engineering Scholarship that can still be obtained at Mineral Area College in Park Hills. She was a 50 plus year member of...
Rebecca Owens
Dec 5, 2019
Rebecca Owens, 79, of Farmington passed away December 5, 2019 at St. Francois Medical Center. She was born January 2, 1940 in Moss Point, Mississippi.
Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents, Mabrey Whigham Sr. and Ana Laura Whigham; first husband, Leroy Barton; two brothers and one sister.
Rebecca is survived by her loving husband, Warren Calvin...
Jacqueline Barbara Lindsey
Dec 4, 2019
Jacqueline Lindsey, age 80, of St. Louis, formerly of Bonne Terre, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019. Jacqueline was born November 3, 1939 to the late Robert and Frances (Wiget) Novy in St. Louis.
In addition to her parents, Jacqueline was preceded in death by her husband, Nelson T. Lindsey; son, Nelson T. “Tack” Lindsey, Jr.; daughter, Diane Marie...
Shirley Jean Gowen
Dec 3, 2019
Pastor Shirley Gowen, age 86, of DeSoto passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Mercy St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Louis. Shirley was born August 5, 1933 to the late Jacob and Clara (Douglas) Moses in Valles Mines, Missouri. Shirley was the Pastor of Agape Faith Church in Valles Mines. There are women and then there are passionate women of...
Wayne Hassell
Dec 1, 2019
Wayne Hassell, 57, of Bonne Terre, passed away December 1, 2019. He was born July 31, 1962, in Bonne Terre, to the late Jesse and JoAnn (Riley) Hassell. He enjoyed camping, fishing, spending time with family, especially with his kids at the park.
He is survived by fiancé, Lynzi Ladd; four children, Jessica (Jack Rothwell) Hassell, Jennifer Cave, Izzabella...
Marilyn L Gann
Dec 1, 2019
Marilyn Gann, age 86, of Farmington, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Presbyterian Manor. She was born December 14, 1932 to the late Tony L. and Vada I. (Long) Horn in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Marilyn was a member of Marvin Chapel United Methodist Church and Naomi Ruth Circle
In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in...
Melvin "Duke" Jones
Nov 30, 2019
Melvin Ott “Duke” Jones, 74, of Desloge passed away November 30, 2019 at St. Joseph West Lake St. Louis. He was born on March 4, 1945 in Desloge to the late Medford and Mildred (Turner) Jones.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers Medford Jr, James, and Howard Jones as well as three sisters Rosetta Pickering, Wanda...
Bonnie June Martin-Baker
Nov 30, 2019
Bonnie June Martin-Baker, 70, of Farmington formerly of Kennett passed away November 30, 2019 at Barnes Jewish hospital surrounded by her sisters. She was born April 15, 1949 in Dunklin County Missouri. Bonnie enjoyed spending time with her family and cruising.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Enoch Hess and Mary Eva (Rushing) McCarty; the father of her...
Albert "Wayne" Bell
Nov 30, 2019
Wayne Bell, 65, of Leadwood, passed away November 30, 2019, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born August 16, 1954, in Ironton, to the late Floy and Idabell (Choate) Bell. Wayne proudly served his country in the United States Army and later drove for 39 years, over the road. His favorite pastime was music and he would organize...
Romana Rose Corcoran
Nov 29, 2019
Romana Rose Corcoran, 98, of Farmington passed away November 29, 2019 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. She was born December 17, 1920 in Kansas City. Romana was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington. She loved gardening, reading, music and most of all, spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph...
Shirley Ann Mund Wilkinson
Nov 27, 2019
Shirley Ann Mund Wilkinson was born on December 3, 1934 in Bonne Terre to the late William (Bill) Byington and Rose Byington. She was the youngest of eight children – five brothers and two sisters: Sam, Ray, Ernest (Dutch), Leonard, Lester, Mary Ellen Yancey and Helen Olson. All preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two...
Kerry Smith
Nov 26, 2019
Kerry Smith, 72, of Pilot Knob, passed away peacefully at home November 26, 2019. He was born July 18, 1947, in Bonne Terre, to Dale R. and Verna “Teet” (Renfro) Smith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carla (Irwin) Smith; father; Dale Smith and sister, Karen McCord; and two grandchildren. Kerry is survived by his mother, Verna...
Bruce Alan Schweda
Nov 24, 2019
Bruce Schweda, 66, of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019, at NHC Healthcare. He was born on Friday, April 10, 1953, in Chicago, IL to the late Henry and Mary (Daniel) Schweda. He was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Park Hills where he was an usher, choir member, played bells and a communion assistant. Bruce...
Arnold Devoid Barton
Nov 22, 2019
Arnold Devoid Barton, age 88, of Bonne Terre, MO, passed away on November 22, 2019 in the presence of his Savior. Arnold was born on January 6, 1931, in Leadwood, MO, to the late William Luther and Alva Marie (Custer) Barton. Mr. Barton joined the Navy in 1949, honorably discharged shortly before the onset of the Korean Conflict. He...
Sandy Louise Davis
Nov 20, 2019
Sandra "Sandy" Louise (Wilfong) Davis, age 75, of Bonne Terre, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at her residence. She was born October 2, 1944 to the late Clinton and Francis (Wilson) Wilfong. Sandy was a member of the VFW and Eagles of Bonne Terre. She enjoyed puzzles and fishing.
In addition to her parents, Sandy was preceded in...
Tony Knight
Nov 18, 2019
Tony Knight, 60, of Bonne Terre, passed away November 18, 2019, at Missouri Baptist Hospital. He was born on June 30, 1959, in Granite City, IL. Tony loved his family, friends and work. He had a heart for helping people and animals in need. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his loving wife, Johanna (Kennedy) Knight; daughter,...
Don Burgan
Nov 16, 2019
Don Burgan, 78, of Terre Du Lac, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Parkland Health Center. He was born on Tuesday, August 12, 1941, to the late William and Estella (Stewart) Burgan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lawrence and Edna Stewart; sister, Debbie Agnew and cousin Ronald...
Janet Baird Jarvis
Nov 15, 2019
Janet Baird Jarvis, 80, of Bonne Terre, passed away November 15, 2019. She was born November 3, 1939, in Ayr, Scotland to the late George and Catherine (Dixon) Campbell. She is also preceded by two sisters, Hannah Lumsden and Nessie Agnew and one brother, George Campbell.
Janet was very devoted to her family, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother...
