Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Terrence "T-Bone" Bailey
May 28, 2018
Terrence “T-Bone” Bailey, 63, of Bonne Terre passed away Monday, May 28, 2018 at his residence. He was born Thursday, September 23, 1954 in East St. Louis, Illinois to the late George L. and Joy (Schmeig) Bailey. T-Bone enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He was also a proud member of Steam...
Verlon W. Young
May 26, 2018
Verlon Wayne Young, 82, of Farmington passed away May 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born June 2, 1935 in Steele, Missouri. He was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church of Farmington. Verlon served in law enforcement for most of his life in Madison County, serving as Madison County Sherriff for the last seven years of his career.
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Dorothy Simino
May 24, 2018
Dorothy Simino, 88, of Farmington, passed away May 24, 2018 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born February 18, 1930, in Bismarck, to the late Floyd and Martha (McDowell) Gamblin. Dorothy was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul James Simino; brother, Gene Gamblin,...
Mike Momot
May 24, 2018
Mike Momot, 87, of Desloge, passed away peacefully at his home May 24, 2018. He was born November 17, 1930, in Leadwood, to the late, Nick and Catharina (Steciw) Momot. Mike was a member of St. Mary’s Assumption, and the International Association of Machinist Dist No. 9 Union Hall. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine...
Ruth Ann Trostel
May 24, 2018
Ruth Ann (Robertson) Trostel, 71, of French Village, passed away May 24, 2018 at her residence. She was born March 12,1947 in St. Louis to the late Earl and Frances (Westerhold) Robertson. Her passion was crocheting and quilting.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Larry Trostel and son Doug Gotthardt.
Ruth is survived...
Leonard "Punk" Pritchett
May 20, 2018
Leonard “Punk” Pritchett, 84, of Bonne Terre passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 at his residence. He was born Thursday, May 17, 1934 in Flat River, Missouri to the late Presslie Leonard Pritchett and Vernetta (Morice) Archambo. Punk was a Western and Southern Life Insurance agent for thirty years. He was always willing to lend a helping hand.
In addition...
Alberta "Annie" Jaster
May 20, 2018
Alberta “Annie” (Pyeatt) Jaster
Alberta “Annie” Jaster, 61, of Bonne Terre, passed away May 20, 2018 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. She was born September 1, 1956 in Bonne Terre to the late James “Froggy” and Margaret (Sullivan) Pyeatt. She was a neighborhood mother to many and of the catholic faith.
In addition to her parents, Annie...
Lari Woodard
May 18, 2018
Lari “Lori” Jean Woodard
Lori Woodard, 45, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018. She was born on December 22, 1972 to Larry AuBuchon and Janet (Akins) Patterson. Lori was baptized catholic and loved spending time with her son, Justus, and other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Larry AuBuchon; maternal...
Donald Williford
May 18, 2018
Don Williford, 85, of Desloge, passed away May 18, 2018, at his home. He was born January 23, 1933, in Bruce, MS, to the late Cecil and Bertie (Thomas) Williford. Don loved to play golf and was a member of the Lead Belt Golf Course in Bonne Terre. His other loves were gardening, and fishing.
He was preceded in death...
Lari Woodard
May 18, 2018
Lari “Lori” Jean Woodard
Lori Woodard, 45, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018. She was born on December 22, 1972 to Larry AuBuchon and Janet (Akins) Patterson. Lori was baptized catholic and loved spending time with her son, Justus, and other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her father, Larry AuBuchon; maternal...
Gregory Pierce
May 17, 2018
Greg Pierce, 62, of Farmington, passed away May 17, 2018, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born June 7, 1955, in Bonne Terre, to Donald William and Alice Lucille (Morris) Pierce, Sr. Greg was a cheesecake maker, all around baker. He loved playing trivia, watching movies, and his dogs.
He was preceded in death by his father,...
Aaron Michael Agnew
May 16, 2018
Aaron Michael Agnew, 25, of Bonne Terre passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at his residence. He was born Tuesday, March 9, 1993 in Crystal City, Missouri to Terry Agnew and Renee Simmerock (Kirkman). Aaron enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Earl and Dianna Agnew.
Aaron is survived by his mother and stepfather,...
Georgie Ray Dehner
May 15, 2018
Georgie Ray Dehner, 85, of Farmington passed away May 15, 2018. She was born September 8, 1932 in Lake City, Arkansas to the late George M. and Lou May (Ray) Fletcher. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Dehner, Sr.; two sisters, Opaline Reed and Velma Trokey.
Georgie is survived by two children, Sherry Adams and Donnie...
Imogene Johnson
May 15, 2018
Imogene Johnson, 89, of Farmington passed away May 15, 2018 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. She was born May 17, 1928 in Des Arc, MO to the late Chester and Maude (King) Schmidt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roger Lee Johnson, Sr.; three sons, James Ronald Johnson, Roger Lee Johnson, Jr., Robert “BJ” Johnson; sister, Evelyn...
Dennis Ketcherside
May 12, 2018
Dennis “Denny” Ketcherside, 53, of Bismarck, departed this life, Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born March 29, 1965, to James Ketcherside and the late Leona (Dunbar) Ketcherside. Dennis enjoyed spending time with he’s fiancé Kim, playing with his grandchildren, barbequing with his family and telling stories. No one could quite tell...
Tonja Lea Stephens
May 12, 2018
Tonja Stephens, age 54, of Farmington, passed away on May 12, 2018 at Missouri Baptist Hospital. She was born on August 27, 1963 in Bonne Terre to the late Frank and Eula (Thomas) Gruhala.
Tonja is survived by her loving husband, Mark Stephens; son, Bradley McDowell and wife Jody; daughter, Ashley Eiskant and husband T.J.; grandchildren, Layne...
Lee Galvan Sloan
May 8, 2018
Lee Sloan, 90, formerly of Desloge passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. She was born Thursday, October 20, 1927 in Esther to the late Lawrence and Elsie (Rawson) Murray. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She was an avid golfer and loved to play scrabble. Lee’s greatest love was for her family and...
Gaylord Ayer Bury
May 7, 2018
Gaylord “Grandpa” Ayer Bury, 75, of French Village, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018 at his residence. He was born Friday, July 24, 1942 in Los Angeles, California to the late Chester Bury and Betty (Hayden) Smith. “Grandpa” is right where he wants to be; wind in his face and sun on his back.
In addition to his parents, “Grandpa”...
Dennis Leroy Jaster
May 7, 2018
Dennis LeRoy Jaster, age 64, of Park Hills, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018. He was born Tuesday, November 10, 1953 to LeRoy Vincent and Claire (Stout) Jaster in Bonne Terre. Dennis served 20 years as a Master Gunnery Sargent in the United States Marine Corp and was the service manager for 10 years at Donaldson Cycle. He loved...
Cathy Wells
May 4, 2018
Cathy Wells, 58, of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 at Parkland Health Center North. She was born Sunday, February 7, 1960 in Bonne Terre to the late Ray Bedow and Carol (Wright) Seilers. Cathy was a wonderful caregiver, an avid Bingo player and a friend to many.
In addition to her parents she is preceded in death...
