Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri

Loretta Kathryn Forsythe

Loretta Kathryn Forsythe

Sep 9, 2019

            Loretta Kathryn Forsythe, 67, of Farmington, passed away September 9, 2019, in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born September 20, 1951, in St. Louis, to the late John and Leona (Timko) Yurchak.  Loretta was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington. 

            She was preceded in death by her parents; son, John Matthew Forsythe;...

Mary Ellen Halbrook

Mary Ellen Halbrook

Sep 9, 2019

Mary Ellen Halbrook, 92, of Farmington passed away September 9, 2019 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born April 9, 1927 in St. Francois County. Mary was a member of the Farmington Christian Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Mabel (Westover) Williams; husband, Leeman Halbrook; her son, Jeffrey Lynn Halbrook; twin brother, Eugene Williams.

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Bob Caples

Bob Caples

Sep 8, 2019

            Bob Caples, 71, of French Village, passed away September 8, 2019 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. He was born July 11, 1948, in Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late Woodrow Wilson and Hazel Maxine (Brown) Caples. He served his country in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. Bob enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, hunting, fishing and being...

Arzella Svaglic

Arzella Svaglic

Sep 6, 2019

 

            Arzella Svaglic, 92 years, 2 months, 8 days, of St. Clair, passed away September 6, 2019. She was born June 29, 1927, in Delaplaine, AR to the late Charles and Victoria (Clark) Stevens. Arzella enjoyed baking, painting and being with her family. She owned and operated Arzella’s Cakes & Craft in Flat River for over 10 years. She was...

Mary "Boo" Elizabeth Stewart

Mary "Boo" Elizabeth Stewart

Sep 5, 2019

 

            Mary "Boo" Elizabeth (Sansoucie) Stewart, age 57, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 at her residence. She was born April 17, 1962 to the late Willard and Evelyn (DeClue) Sansoucie. Mary loved animals and enjoyed her family very much.

 

            She is survived by her loving husband, Earnest “Paul” Stewart; children, Anthony “Tony” Stewart (T.J. Drennen)...

Ethel Mae Donnelly

Ethel Mae Donnelly

Sep 1, 2019

                      Ethel Donnelly, age 82, of Farmington, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019, at Community Manor.  She was born on November 1, 1936, in Esther to the late Troy Russell Bader and Loyce Eileen Barnes.  She was a Certified Nursing Assistant and a member of the Gospel Light Free Will Baptist Church in Bonne Terre.  She enjoyed shopping at flea markets,...

Hollis Finley

Hollis Finley

Aug 26, 2019

            Hollis Finley, 80, of Bonne Terre passed away at home surrounded by his family, August 26, 2019. He was born February 21, 1939, in Bloomington, IL to the late Hollis W. and Catherine (Grabb) Finley. Hollis proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a Veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the St....

Ricky Lynn Pender

Ricky Lynn Pender

Aug 26, 2019

         

            Ricky Lynn Pender, age 61, of Bloomsdale, passed away August 26, 2019. He was born March 7, 1958 to the late Bobby Lee and Barbara Melba Dean (Collins) Pender in Kennett, Missouri. Ricky proudly served his country in The United States Army.

            Ricky was preceded in death by his significant other, Katherine Erickson.

             He is survived by his children,...

Alice Rhoden

Alice Rhoden

Aug 25, 2019

 

            Alice, Rhoden, 69, of Valle Mines, passed away August 25, 2019 at her home.  She was born March 18, 1950, in Kennett, to the late Harry and Christine (Haggard) Prouty.  Alice loved flowers, listening to music, cooking and taking long drives. 

             She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Junior Prouty, and sister, Betty Weaver. 

             Alice...

Marjorie Ann Phillips

Marjorie Ann Phillips

Aug 18, 2019

Marjorie Ann Phillips (Pimmel) born February 15, 1943, passed away August 18, 2019. Beloved by family and friends.

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 21, 2019 from 11am until 2:00 PM at the C.Z. Boyer & Son – Taylor Chapel in Farmington. Service will be held at 3:30 PM at Free Spirit Baptist Church in Vulcan, MO.

Kenny "Red Horse" Eaton

Kenny "Red Horse" Eaton

Aug 17, 2019

Kenny “Red Horse” Eaton, 78, of Farmington passed away peacefully at Southbrook Nursing Home in Farmington on August 17, 2019.  He was born August 23, 1940 on a small farm in Hazel Run, Missouri to the late Gaston and Mable (Waller) Eaton. He was preceded in death by three brothers; Glenwood Eaton, Robert Eaton and Dick Eaton.

            Kenny is survived...

Elizabeth Stevenson

Elizabeth Stevenson

Aug 17, 2019

            Elizabeth Stevenson, 47, of Farmington, passed away August 17, 2019 at Parkland South in Farmington. She was born March 21, 1972, in Rockford, IL to Neil and Carlynn (Choppie) Stevenson. Elizabeth had a love and passion for horses, since the age of 12. She obtained a degree in Equine Science from Scottsdale Community College and was the owner/operator of the...

Jackson Neely

Jackson Neely

Aug 16, 2019

            Jack Neely, 60, of Sheridan, IL, passed away August 16, 2019. He was born December 15, 1958, in Dunklin County, to the late Jack Dillard and Willa (Neely) Hatton. Jack was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister.

            He is survived by his wife Ora (Forbs) Neely; daughter, Stacey Kirby and husband Jeff of Lee Summit; step-children,...

Donald Joe Spradling

Donald Joe Spradling

Aug 15, 2019

          Donald Joe Spradling, 71 years 8 months 30 days, of Park Hills, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis. Donald was born November 17, 1947, Cantwell to the late Charles and Thelma (Waggner) Spradling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, LeRoy Spradling; brother-in-law, Frank Eaves; father-in-law, Jesse...

Marian Jean Murray

Marian Jean Murray

Aug 15, 2019

 

            Marian Jean Murray, 90, of Desloge passed away August 15, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 31, 1929 to the late Frederick and O’Dessa (Kindle) Allen.

            She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Virgil Murray; brother, Harland Allen and sister, Charlotte (Allen) Lunsford.

            Marian is survived by her...

Freda "Tooter" Ragsdale

Freda "Tooter" Ragsdale

Aug 14, 2019

Freda Imogene “Tooter” Ragsdale, 89, of Farmington passed away August 14, 2019 at Presbyterian Manor. She was born October 19, 1929 in Womack, MO. She proudly served her country in the United States Air Force. Freda grew up in the Crossroads 1st Church of God. She enjoyed gardening and playing bingo. She was also a huge St. Louis Cardinals fan.

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Charlotte Ruth Myers

Charlotte Ruth Myers

Aug 14, 2019

          Charlotte Ruth Myers, 92, passed away August 14, 2019 at Country Meadows in Park Hills. She was born June 24, 1927, in Granite City, IL to the late Joseph and Charlotte (Naney) Young.

           She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob Myers; brothers, Charles and Raymond Young and William Schatz.

           Charlotte is survived by her brother, Joseph Edward...

Eastyn Marie Aubuchon

Eastyn Marie Aubuchon

Aug 13, 2019

            Infant Eastyn Marie AuBuchon was born with angel wings on August 13, 2019. She is survived by parents, Reggie and Chelcy (Holland) AuBuchon; three sisters, Brynlee, Malia, and Geva; grandparents, Brett and Lesa (Fields) Holland, Steve and Diane (McDowell) AuBuchon; great-grandparents, Pat (Taylor) AuBuchon and Janet and George Greenwood; aunts and uncles, Ashley and Robert Arcand and Travis and (Jessi...

Patsy Halter

Patsy Halter

Aug 13, 2019

            Pat Halter, 85, of Park Hills, passed away August 13, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born September 27, 1933 in Bismarck, to the late Lewis “Andy” and Gladys Irene (Vandergriff) Tyree. Pat was a homemaker and a member of Primrose Baptist Church. She loved dancing, listening to country music, watching Cardinal baseball, playing rummy...

Suzanne Williams

Suzanne Williams

Aug 11, 2019

            Suzanne Williams, 76, of Farmington, passed away August 11, 2019 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. She was born August 21, 1942, in Flat River to the late Clarence and Pearl (Montgomery) Williams. Suzanne was also preceded in death by two siblings, James Williams and Jeanne Williams; and one brother in-law, James Stuckey.

            She is survived by three...