Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Gerald Richard Currington
Aug 14, 2018
Gerald Currington, Sr., 81 of Park Hills, passed away August 14, 2018 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus. He was born on November 5, 1936 in Bonne Terre to the late John and Grace (Hackworth) Currington. Gerald was an Army Veteran and a member of the United Steelworkers Union. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
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Pauline Roderick
Aug 14, 2018
Pauline Roderick, 88, of Farmington, passed away August 14, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born November 14, 1929, in Frankclay, to the late Henry and Charlotte “Idelle” (Barnes) Gregory. Pauline was owner and operator with her husband, Al Roderick, of Roderick Florist for 25 years. They purchased Lutes Flower Shop in 1963 and...
John Edward Anderson
Aug 13, 2018
John Anderson, age 89, of Bonne Terre, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018 at his residence. He was born April 30, 1929, in Monette, Arkansas to the late Thomas and Lillian (Cullen) Anderson. John was a member of the Mineral Area Elks Lodge for 36 years.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his oldest...
Shirley A Byington
Aug 12, 2018
Shirley Byington, age 84, of Bonne Terre, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. She was born August 28, 1933 in St. Louis to the late George H. and Sarah (Schaub) Walters. Shirley was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus Council #1088, and the Ladies Council.In addition to her parents, Shirley...
Marvin Orval Scott
Aug 10, 2018
Marvin Orval Scott, 85, of Bismarck passed away August 10, 2018 at Camelot Nursing Home in Farmington. He was born June 12, 1933 in St. Louis to the late Marvin and Pauline (Schultz) Scott. Marvin was a member, deacon, and trustee of The First Baptist Church of Bismarck. He was a foreman with Brown Shoes, worked for Barbee and Elders...
Bryan L Bradley
Aug 10, 2018
Bryan Bradley, 80, of Park Hills, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at NHC Healthcare. He was born on Monday, March 14, 1938 in Wortham, Missouri to the late Elven and Ruby Malinda (Hampton) Bradley. Bryan proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a member of the Mineral Area Elks Lodge in Desloge for over 30...
Robert Henderson
Aug 8, 2018
Robert Henderson, 62, of Park Hills, passed away August 8, 2018, at Mercy Jefferson in Crystal City. He was born September 27, 1955, in Wortham, to the late Robert T. and Iris (Wisdom) Henderson. Robert served his country in the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Candy Cowley and one sister,...
Harry Young
Aug 6, 2018
Harry Young
Harry Young, 54, of Park Hills, passed away August 6, 2018, at his residence. He was born March 30, 1964 in Bonne Terre, to the late Chuck and Deloris (Seals) Young.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Forrest and Chuck Young, Jr.
Harry is survived by his brother, Thomas “Tommy” Young; sister, Dolly...
Anna Ruth Branson
Aug 6, 2018
Anna Ruth Branson, 83, of Farmington passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at Parkland Health Center. She was born October 20, 1934 in the family farmhouse in Huzzah, MO, to the late Noel C. Johnson and Esther (Slowensky) Johnson. She met the love of her life, Glenn Branson at the Wagon Wheel Café, in Cuba, MO. She became a music...
Tommy Ray Davidson
Aug 5, 2018
Tommy Davidson, 46, of Park Hills, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Country Meadows Nursing Home. He was born on Wednesday, February 9, 1972 in Farmington to the late Donald and Patricia (Mayberry) Davidson. Tommy had a strong Christian faith who loved telling jokes and making people laugh.
Tommy is survived by his sister, Meredith Weible and...
Kenneth Wayne Menees
Aug 5, 2018
Kenny Menees, 64, of Bonne Terre passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Tuesday, June 1, 1954 in St. Louis to the late Lea Steven and Jewell Beatrice (Holmes) Menees. Kenny was a member of the Second Baptist Church of East Bonne Terre. He loved the Lord and...
Randall "Nip" Jarvis
Aug 2, 2018
Randall “Nip” Jarvis, 86, of Bonne Terre, passed away August 2, 2018 in Clayton, North Carolina. He was born on January 24, 1932 in Enough, MO, to the late George and Arbelle (Martin) Jarvis. Randall was a member of the Church of Christ in Park Hills and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp.
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June E Kreft
Aug 1, 2018
June E. Kreft, 84, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Proceeded in death by loving husband, Ronald J Kreft of 50 years. Mother of James, Kathleen (Darrald Schulte), Michael (Tamara), David, Matthew (Lorena), and Mary (Kelly Eckhoff), 15 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. June moved from St. Louis to TDL in 1990; became a...
Sharon Pratte
Jul 29, 2018
Sharon Pratte, 68, of Farmington, passed away July 29, 2018, at her residence. She was born October 15, 1949, in St. Louis, to the late Louis and Lucille (Barton) Zilch. Sharon loved ceramics and crafting.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Bernice Zilch.
Sharon is survived by her husband, Jeff Pratte; children, Samantha (Mike) Fahnestock,...
Glen J. Pyeatt
Jul 27, 2018
Glennon J. Pyeatt
Glen Pyeatt, 88, of Desloge, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 at his residence. He was born on August 7, 1929 in St. Louis to the late Jesse J. and Loretta (Minnemann) Pyeatt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Arthur Pyeatt.
Glen proudly served his country in...
Snooky Lee Minnie Buscher
Jul 24, 2018
Norma “Snooky” Buscher, 88, of Bonne Terre passed away July 24, 2018 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center in Farmington, Missouri. She was born January 10, 1930 to the late Dennis and Minnie (White) Green. She was a beautician for 62 years and eventually became owner of Leota’s Beauty Shop. Norma was a member of Centenary Methodist Church.
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Jerry Wayne Martin
Jul 24, 2018
Jerry Wayne Martin, 78, of St. Peters, formerly of Bonne Terre, passed away July 24, 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Peters, Missouri. He was born April 11, 1940 to the late Joe and Cleta (Gunnett) Martin. Jerry will be missed greatly by his fiancé, Joyce Dickson; sons, Jerry and wife Katie Martin II, Jimmie and wife Kim Martin;...
Tami Lou Pinkston
Jul 22, 2018
Tami Pinkston, 52 of Park Hills, passed away July 22, 2018, at Country Meadows Nursing Center. She was born November 2, 1965, in Farmington, to the late Bobby and Shirley (Brown) Pinkston. Tami was born with Down Syndrome, but that did not hold her back in life. She graduated from Special Acres State School in Park Hills. She then entered...
Margaret Ann Wells
Jul 21, 2018
Margaret Wells, 78, of Desloge passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. She was born Sunday, August 27, 1939 in Elvins to the late C. R. and Pearl Dorothy (White) Jones.
Margaret attended the Gospel Light Free Will Baptist Church. She was an L.P.N. for more than 30 years working mostly in nursing homes. She...
Pauline Smallen
Jul 21, 2018
Pauline Smallen, 97, of Desloge passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born on Thursday, December 23, 1920 in St. Francois County to the late Willard E. and Dora E. (Gibson) Walker. Pauline was a member of the United Methodist Church of Desloge. She retired from Southeast Missouri Mental Health...
