Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Chad Harrington
Mar 9, 2018
Chad A. Harrington, 40, of Farmington passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at his home. He was born Friday, August 19, 1977 in Bonne Terre. Chad enjoyed fishing and loved spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
Chad is survived by his daughter, Bella Mae Harrington; parents, Mark and Nedra (McCoy) Harrington;...
Gaige Benjamin Peery
Mar 9, 2018
Gaige Benjamin Peery, 19, of Bonne Terre passed away March 9, 2018 at Regional One Health Medical Center in Memphis, TN. He was born October 20, 1998 in Crystal City. Gaige was a 2017 graduate of North County High School. He loved his family and friends unconditionally. He enjoyed playing video games, animals and working at Imo’s Pizza in Farmington....
Charles Burt
Mar 8, 2018
Charles Burt, 73, of Bonne Terre, passed away March 8, 2018, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Louis. He was born May 3, 1944, in Gumbo, to Paul Burt and Dorothy (Prather) Gibson. Charles attended New Path in Delassus. He was a 50 year member of Elvins Ionic Lodge, a member of Moolah, ECMO Shrine Club, and York Rite. His...
Jimmie Ray Sikes, Jr.
Mar 8, 2018
Jimmie Ray Sikes, Jr., 49, of Jefferson City passed away March 8, 2018 at Tanner Bridge Group Home in Jefferson City. He was born June 23, 1968 in Jefferson County, MO. Jimmie was a member of Central Baptist Church of Jefferson City.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmie Ray Sikes, Sr.; mother, Carol Jean (Wilkerson) Paul; step-father,...
Gene Rosener
Mar 6, 2018
Gene Rosener, 62, of Park Hills, passed away March 6, 2018, in his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born March 30, 1955 in Bonne Terre, to Samuel Arthur Rosener and Lela Louise (Hahn) West.
He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Rosener.
Gene was survived by his wife, Stacey (Boyette) Rosener of Florida;...
Merle Ann Richardson
Mar 6, 2018
Merle Ann (Cook) Richardson, 81, of Bonne Terre passed away March 6, 2018 at her residence. She was born May 29, 1936 in Marquand. Merle loved reading, antiques and spending time on the farm.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Everet and Bertha Cook; husband Robert Richardson; son, Robert Lee Richardson; two brothers, Raymond “Hubert” Cook and Jimmy...
Walter Donnie "Curly" Pettus
Mar 6, 2018
Walter J. Donnie “Curly” Pettus, 83, of Granite City, IL, passed away Tues. Mar. 6, 2018 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born Dec. 4, 1934 in Bonne Terre to the late Walter H. & Naomi I. (Eggars) Pettus. On May 12, 1955, he and Mary L. Plumb were married in St. Louis, MO. She preceded him...
Dr. Richard Secor, Jr.
Mar 5, 2018
Dr. Richard Secor, 73, of Terre du Lac, passed away March 5, 2018. He was born December 3, 1944, in Ste. Genevieve, to the late Richard M. and Martha (Reynolds) Secor, Sr. Richard was a 1962 graduate of Farmington High School, and then served his country in The United States Army. He later graduated from Kirksville Osteopathic College of Medicine...
Debbie Richardson
Mar 5, 2018
Debbie Richardson, 60, of Park Hills, passed away March 5, 2018. She was born September 21, 1957 in Fayetteville, IL, to the late Lawrence Hummert and Luzel (Ferguson) George. Debbie loved crafting, sewing, and writing poetry. She was a Christian and her greatest joy in life, was taking care of her family and Chewy Dog.
She was preceded in death...
Denny Stroup
Mar 5, 2018
Denny Lee Stroup, 80, of Imperial passed away March 5, 2018 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born March 2, 1938 in Leadwood. Denny was a member of Grace Free Will Baptist Church. He retired in 1998 from Midwest Gas after 32 years of employment. He enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with family.
He was...
Cletus Franklin Haverstick
Mar 4, 2018
Cletus Franklin Haverstick, Jr., 82, of Bonne Terre passed away March 4, 2018 at his home. He was born February 14, 1936 in Crystal City. Cletus was an over the road truck driver for over 40 years. He loved spending time with his family and helping others.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cletus Franklin Haverstick, Sr. and...
Ivan Willis Carter
Mar 3, 2018
Ivan Carter, 88, of Bonne Terre, passed away March 3, 2018 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born on December 8, 1929 in Carter County to the late Joseph Lloyd and Edith (Cates) Carter. Ivan proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the River Worship Centre...
Elijah "E. J" James White
Feb 28, 2018
Mr. Elijah James "E. J." White passed away Wednesday morning, February 28, 2018, in Farmington, at the age of 33 years, 7 months & 29 days. "E. J." was born on June 29, 1984, in Farmington, and was the son of Clifford William White, Jr., and Diane Elaine 'White' White. Preceding in death were: a sister, Tamara Hillis and a...
Mathilda "Tillie" Cross
Feb 27, 2018
Mathilda Ann “Tillie” Cross, 69, of Bonne Terre passed away February 27, 2018. She was born June 25, 1948 in Bonne Terre. Tillie retired from Southeast Missouri Mental Health Center, where she was a Psychiatric Aide for 31 years and also recognized as Employee of the Month. She will be remembered as a selfless person and natural caregiver, who cared...
Jim "Yogi" Jones
Feb 26, 2018
James R. “Yogi” Jones, 64, of Desloge passed away February 26, 2018 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. Yogi was born March 9, 1953 in Cantwell, MO to Raymond (Bud) and Betty (Wiess) Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Roger and Steve.
Yogi was a 1972 graduate of North County High School,...
Cynthia B. Young
Feb 25, 2018
Cynthia B. Young, 58, of Valles Mines passed away February 25, 2018 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. She was born March 11, 1959 in St. Louis. Cynthia attended Centenary United Methodist Church. She was a very loving wife and mother. She was a strong fighter that loved everyone she met.
She was preceded in death by her father, William...
Carlei Huff
Feb 24, 2018
Carlei Huff, 15, of Desloge, was called home Saturday, February 24, 2018. She was born April 18, 2002, in Farmington, to Chuck and Vicky (Denny) Huff. Carlei was a member of the Bridge Community Church in Leadington and a sophomore at North County High School. She was involved in many activities throughout her middle school years, including FCCLA, Art Club,...
Kathryn J. Boyer
Feb 24, 2018
Kathryn J. Boyer passed away Saturday night, February 24, 2018, at her Park Hills residence at the age of 52 years, 5 months & 13 days. Kathryn was born on September 11, 1965, in Fredericktown, and was the daughter of the late Robert Eugene Blevins & Barbara Rae 'Bone' Blevins.
Kathryn grew up attending the Delassus First Baptist Church.
Survivors...
Elijah Baker
Feb 23, 2018
Elijah Baker was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, February 23, 2018 the same day he entered this world.
Elijah is survived by three sisters, Elizabeth Gadberry, Alyssa Gadberry, and Nevaeh Baker; grandmother Vicky Morse and husband Paul; and great-grandparents, Robert and Melba “Jean” Bertelsmeyer.
Private services were held under the direction of C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral...
Daniel "Danny" Cantrell
Feb 22, 2018
Daniel Raymond Cantrell, 63, of Bonne Terre passed away February 22, 2018. He was born February 18, 1955 in Valle Mines. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Danny loved spending time with his grandkids and was always quick with a joke or magic trick. He also enjoyed roller skating, being outdoors, fixing up houses and...
