Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Frankie Davis
Sep 28, 2019
Frankie Davis, 75, of Flat River, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Southrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington. He was born on October 7, 1943, in Leadwood to the late Raymond Eugene and Lula Mae (DeGrant) Davis.
Frankie was a member of House of Praise Church of God in Desloge. He was a former delivery driver...
Rita Carole House
Sep 27, 2019
Rita Carole House, 75, of Bonne Terre passed away September 27, 2019. She was born June 14, 1944 to the late Levere and Norma (Mattingly) Meyer. She is also preceded by her husband, Richard House.
Rita is survived by two daughters, Debra (Jeff) Maples, and Donna Simmons; one son, Dale Noack; five grandchildren, Jessica (Josh) Barton, Justin (Kaitlyn) Solomon, Katie...
Emma Daniels
Sep 26, 2019
Emma Daniels, 72, of Park Hills, passed away September 26, 2019, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born September 18, 1947, in Pollard, Arkansas. Emma loved country music and traveling, but lived for her grandkids and great-grandkids.
Emma is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Raney Daniels; children, Donna Edgar and husband Randy, James Daniels...
Lana Cowin
Sep 25, 2019
Lana Cowin, 72, of Bonne Terre, passed away September 25, 2019 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She was born January 1, 1947, in St. Louis, to the late Albert and Harley (Wells) Basden. Lana was a member of the Sonrise Baptist Church in Bonne Terre.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Allan Ross Cowin.
Lana is...
Veronica Goforth
Sep 24, 2019
Veronica Goforth, 55, of Desloge, passed away September 24, 2019 at Parkland Health Center South in Farmington. She was born February 18, 1964, in St. Louis, to Bobby Ray and Carol (Weston) McClain. Veronica loved her family, crocheting, and fishing when she was able to get out.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Dennis McClain.
Veronica is survived...
Shirley Jean Gray
Sep 24, 2019
Shirley Gray, 85, of Flat River, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019. She was born on November 8, 1933, in Flat River to the late Theodore and Iva (Degonia) Tucker. Shirley enjoyed singing, dancing and taking long walks in her earlier years. She was of Pentecostal faith.
She was a devoted mom to her children, Sheila Wolford, Mike Gray,...
Charles Winfred Smith
Sep 21, 2019
Charles W. Smith of Valles Mines passed away on September 21, 2019 at his residence in Farmington. He was born on March 16, 1941 in New Madrid, MO to the late William Edward and Bernice Irene (Brewer) Smith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Betty Marie (Clark) Smith.
He is survived...
Linda Hinds
Sep 21, 2019
Linda Hinds, 77, of Desloge passed away September 21, 2019 at Country Meadows Nursing Home in Park Hills. She was born September 1, 1942, in Carbondale, IL to the late Peter and Ruth (Endicott) Brauer. Linda was also preceded in death by her husband Carl Hinds. Linda is survived by her children, Heidi Lynn Fortier and husband Michael, Brent Hinds...
Matthew "Matt" David Hammer
Sep 20, 2019
Matthew Hammer, 39, of Lemay, passed away September 20, 2019. He was born on April 30, 1980 to Phillip and Mary Ann (Ancy) Hammer in Columbia. He loved watching the St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blue’s and the Mizzou Tigers. He enjoyed cooking and eating anything his Aunt Annette prepared. Matt was a caring person who was always there...
Margie Cook
Sep 19, 2019
Margie L. Cook of Desloge, Missouri, passed away on September 19th, 2019, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born on December 15th, 1927, in Crystal City, Missouri, to William Blunt and Barbara (Haney) Blunt. She was the second oldest of nine children and lived in Desloge her entire life.
Margie graduated as salutatorian from Desloge High School...
Fran Solomon
Sep 18, 2019
Frances "Fran" Virginia (Stephens) Solomon, 89, of Bonne Terre, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Tuesday, June 24, 1930 in St. Louis. Fran was a seamstress and loved making crafts.
Fran was preceded in death by her mother, Aletha (Adams) Albright; brothers, William, Charles and Carl...
Larry Philip Barton
Sep 17, 2019
Larry Barton,72, of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. He was born on Friday, August 15, 1947, in Cadet to the late George Pearl and Gladys Marie (Rawe) Barton. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Bismarck Methodist Church, lifetime member...
Betty Joyce Hampton
Sep 17, 2019
Betty Joyce (Gunn) Hampton, age 78, of French Village, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at her residence. She was born July 11, 1941 to the late Gene W. and Margaret S. (Pardon) Gunn. Betty was proudly one of the first woman business owners in the 60’s and 70’s. She owned and operated Hair Fashion Centers and then pursued her...
Thomas Edmund Clark
Sep 16, 2019
Thomas Edmund Clark, 72, of Farmington passed away September 16, 2019. He was born October 25, 1946 in St. Louis. He proudly served his country in the United States Army.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery with full military honors. Arrangements are under the direction of C.Z. Boyer...
Alberta Opal Middleton
Sep 16, 2019
Alberta Opal Middleton, 88, of Desloge passed away September 16, 2019 at NHC Healthcare in Desloge. She was born October 12, 1930 in Wortham to the late Jesse John and Opal (Hampton) Briley. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Middleton; two daughters, Debra Marler and Tonya Blackwell; three sons, Lemion Merlin Middleton, Carlos Ray Middleton and...
Audrey Bowen
Sep 15, 2019
Audrey Bowen, 96, of Farmington, passed away September 15, 2019, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. He was born June 14, 1923, in Taylor Springs, IL to the late Amos and Neomia (Phiffer) Bowen. Audrey was young when his family moved to Leadwood, and it was there, he married his high school sweetheart, Florence Owens in 1942 and joined the military...
Terry E. Gertiser
Sep 15, 2019
Terry Gertiser, 65, of Park Hills, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Terry was born on Sunday, March 28, 1954, in Bonne Terre. Terry enjoyed playing the guitar, riding motorcycles and being outdoors. He loved his family and his fur babies Lady Bug and Molly.
He was preceded in death...
Mike Long
Sep 13, 2019
Mike Long, 59, of Desloge, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at National Health Care. He was born on August 28, 1960 in Farmington to Wayne and Wanda (Miller) Long. He was a member of Desloge First Church of God and worked as a custodian for the North County School District. Mike’s pride and joy...
Ron Biri
Sep 13, 2019
Ron Biri, 52, of Farmington, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was born on June 20, 1967, in Fredericktown to Raymond and Wilma (Tucker) Biri. Ron was a member of Pine Log Baptist Church and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved his grandbabies.
He was...
Rose Suiter
Sep 9, 2019
Rose Suiter, 76, of Leadwood, passed away September 9, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 31, 1943, in St. Louis, to the late Jewell and Ella Wanda (Wilson) Barton. She received her bachelors in nursing and worked at Missouri Baptist Medical Center for 43 years. She was a member of the Three Crosses Cowboy...
