Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Frances Jeanne Dickerson
Nov 14, 2019
Frances Jeanne Dickerson, 95, of Farmington passed away November 14, 2019 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. She was born September 14, 1924 in Greenville, MS to the late John and Frances (Henry) Faris. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Dickerson and son, Joe Dickerson.
Frances is survived by three children, Cecile (Paul) Tuller, Robert (Lucy) Dickerson...
David Compton
Nov 9, 2019
David Compton, 78, of Leadwood, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Parkland Health Center North. He was born on Tuesday, November 19, 1940, in Leadwood.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Doris L. (Marler) Compton and a son Mark Wayne Compton. David attended Frankclay Church of the Nazarene. He was a lifelong...
Lenda Curtis
Nov 8, 2019
Lenda Curtis, 61, of Park Hills, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Barnes Jewish Hospital. She was born on February 12, 1958, in Festus to the late Frank and Rennie (Hindricks) Vineyard. Lenda had a kind heart and would help anyone in need. She will be greatly missed by her family.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Aaron Quinton
Nov 8, 2019
Aaron Quinton, 21, of Terre Du Lac, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019. He was born on January 27, 1998, in Festus to Kevin Quinton and Elizabeth (Jump) Quinton. Aaron was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, playing video games and being with his friends.
Aaron was preceded in death by his grandmother,...
Velma Schwent
Nov 5, 2019
Velma Schwent, 91, of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. She was born on Tuesday, August 7, 1928, in Thayer to the late Jasper and Ava (Dale) Doran.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy Kenneth Peiffer Sr.; seven brothers, Alfred, Paul, Clinton, Cliffton,...
Walter C. Detring
Nov 4, 2019
Walter Charles Detring, 93, of Farmington passed away November 4, 2019 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington.He was born November 9, 1925 in Farmington, MO, the oldest child of Henry and Ethel LePere Detring. He was named after his uncle Walter LePere who was killed in France during WWI. He was raised on the family farm south of Libertyville where they...
Norma June King
Nov 1, 2019
Norma June King, 79, of Farmington passed away November 1, 2019 at Mercy Jefferson. She was born on February 11, 1940 in St. Louis to the late Clyde and Margarette (Bradfield) Minks. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Farmington.
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings Bob, Dee, David, Mark, Evelyn,...
Laverne Dosing
Oct 30, 2019
LaVerne Holloman Dosing, 97, died October 30, 2019 in Naples, Florida. She was born June 23, 1922 in Hazard, Kentucky as the oldest child of Harry and Ruth (O’Heeron) Holloman. She was raised in Elvins, Missouri, where her brother Randall and sister Elise were born. She attended Washington University in St. Louis, married Elmo James (Mart) Dosing in 1942, and...
Robert William Meyer
Oct 30, 2019
Robert Meyer, age 75, of Bonne Terre, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in Farmington, MO. He was born August 12, 1944 to the late William H and Lois Alma (Jones) Meyer. He was member of First Christian Church of Bonne Terre and served in The United States Army.
Robert is survived by his ex-wife, Sandi Meyer; daughter,...
Sonja Sue Keithly
Oct 29, 2019
Sonja Keithly, age 79, of Terre Du Lac, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at her residence. She was born November 14, 1939 to the late Adam and Virgie (Derryberry) Summers in Salem, Missouri. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bonne Terre.
Sonja is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Gary Keithly; daughters, Diana...
Ronald "Button" Gibson
Oct 29, 2019
Ronald “Button” Gibson, 85, of Farmington, passed away October 29, 2019, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born September 25, 1934, in Cantwell, to the late Bryan and Ruby (Woods) Gibson, and later served his country in the United States Army. Button enjoyed fishing, cooking and was a member of the Desloge Elks Lodge #2583.
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Harold Eugene Williams
Oct 25, 2019
Harold Williams, age 89, formerly of Terre du Lac, passed away October 25, 2019 in Fort Myers, Florida. Harold was born May 24, 1930 to the late Arthur and Lillie (Anthony) Williams in Hannibal, Missouri. Harold was a Mason for over 50 years and involved with Eastern Star. He also was the chapter dad of DeMolay International. Harold worked...
Rhonda Lee Cassidy
Oct 24, 2019
Rhonda Cassidy, age 76, of Park Hills passed away October 24, 2019 at NHC. Rhonda was born October 27, 1942 to the late Elgin and Ruby (Lawson) Galvan in St. Francois County.
In addition to her parents, Rhonda was preceded in death by her husband, Frankie (Hop) Cassidy; son, Kenny Cassidy; sisters, Linda Spangler and Rita Galvan; brother, Jeff...
Norma Marler
Oct 23, 2019
Norma Marler, 87, of Farmington, passed away October 23, 2019, at Camelot Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born October 2, 1932, in Farmington, to the late Joseph and Irene (Crader) Eden. Norma was a member of the Esther Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wayne Marler; son and daughter in-law, Allan and Leann Marler;...
Marilyn J. Mcbride
Oct 23, 2019
Marilyn J. McBride entered into the presence of our Lord. She is now with all those saints that have preceded her. Her earthly journey began in East St. Louis, Illinois on July 24, 1935, and after months of loving care, ended at her Perryville home on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. She was the daughter of Walter A. and Bessie (Welshans)...
Bonnie Blackwell-Busby
Oct 23, 2019
Bonnie Laverne Blackwell-Busby, 82, of Bismarck Ridge, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at a local care facility. She was born September 26, 1937 in Cape Girardeau, to Mr. Thomas Guston and Mrs. Mary Alice Craig Blackwell.
Bonnie spent her early life in and around Cape Girardeau and graduated from Jackson High School in 1956. Afterwards, she moved to...
Hilda Mccord
Oct 21, 2019
Hilda McCord, 90, of Herculaneum, passed way October 21, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born November 4, 1928, in Cantwell, to the late Joseph and Pearl (Tripp) Yarbrough. Hilda loved bowling, crossword puzzles and was an avid reader. She was a former Amvets member, Sunday School teacher and she delivered meals on wheels. Hilda was...
Gladys G. Burris
Oct 20, 2019
Gladys G. Burris passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019. She was born June 29, 1939 in Glen Allen, MO to the late Glen and Eula Sitzes. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother and woman of God who believed we should all be kind to one another and to not fret or worry about things we cannot...
Dollas "Red" Ray Turner
Oct 20, 2019
Dollas “Red” Ray Turner
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Red Turner, 88, of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019, at St. Joe Manor. He was born on August 31, 1931 to the late Edward and Audrey Belle (Chapman) Turner in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Red proudly served his country in The United States Marine Corps.
In addition to his parents,...
Tina Suzette Montgomery
Oct 20, 2019
Tina Montgomery, 52, of Park Hills, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019, at her residence. She was born on June 24, 1967 to Everett Lee and Janice Ann (Henson) Boyd in Fredericktown, Missouri. Tina was known by many as Tina the ticket taker and spent much of her time at St. Francois County Raceway. She loved being with her only...
