Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Geraldine "Gerry" Gould
Jan 2, 2018
Geraldine “Gerry” H. Gould, 85, of Terre Du Lac passed away January 2, 2018 at Country Meadows Nursing Center in Park Hills. She was born August 23, 1932 in St. Louis. Gerry brought joy to everyone she met. She loved her grandchildren dearly and enjoyed spending her time fishing, dancing and playing bingo.
She was preceded in death by her...
Carolyn Sue Hughes
Jan 2, 2018
Mrs. Carolyn Sue 'Smith' Hughes passed away late Tuesday afternoon, January 2, 2018, at Southeast Hospital, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 69 years, 1 month and 21 days. Carolyn was born on November 11, 1948, in Carlinville, Illinois, and was the daughter of Clarence Smith and Helen 'Bivin' Smith.
Carolyn was a member of St. Paul Lutheran...
Carolyn Lahay
Jan 1, 2018
Carolyn J. Lahay, 85, of Bonne Terre passed away January 1, 2018 at Presbyterian Manor. She was born June 2, 1932 in Bonne Terre to the late Ignatious and Nettie (Sewall) Aubuchon. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John “Lefty” Lahay, Jr. Carolyn was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Bonne Terre. She loved...
Nathalie Sue Obenauer
Jan 1, 2018
Mrs. Nathalie Sue 'Winebarger' Obenauer passed away early Monday morning, January 1, 2018, at her Bonne Terre residence at the age of 61 years, 4 months & 4 days. Nathalie was born on August 27, 1956, in Bonne Terre, and was the daughter of Lavern Eleanor 'Beel' Winebarger and the late Herman Daniel "Bud" Winebarger. Also preceding Nathalie in death...
Johanna L. Tomlinson
Dec 31, 2017
Johanna “JoJo” Lee Tomlinson, 74, of Bonne Terre passed away December 31, 2017 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on August 28, 1943 in Farmington to the late Elbert Franklin and Wilma Lee (Zolman) Pope. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Dannielle Leach and a brother, Michael Pope.
Johanna...
June Brucker
Dec 31, 2017
June E. Brucker, 94, of Bonne Terre passed away, Sunday, December 31, 2017 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. She was born Friday, February 16, 1923 in Bunker, Missouri. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Gilbert J. Brucker and brother, Dail Hagmes.
June is survived by good friends, Elzy and Jan Bannister.
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Dorothy Reed
Dec 30, 2017
Dorothy P. Reed, 91, of Viburnum, Missouri passed away December 30, 2017 at Stonecrest Healthcare Nursing Home. She was born on May 29, 1926 in Owl Creek, Missouri to the late William and Mabel (French) Boland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Woodrow Wilson Reed; sister, Ida Avergenis; brothers, Jesse Boland and William...
Arnold Edgar
Dec 27, 2017
Arnold Edgar, 81, of Desloge, died Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born December 28, 1935 in Desloge, to the late Arless and Marie (Womack) Edgar. In addition to his parents, Arnold is preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie and wife Pat Edgar.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Lee...
Chris Wampler
Dec 23, 2017
Chris Wampler, 44, of Park Hills passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2017. He was born on October 2, 1973 in Farmington. He was preceded in death by his father Ray Wampler. Chris loved going to the University of Central Missouri football games where he watched his son Brett perform in the marching band.
Chris is survived by...
Ruth Ann Hall
Dec 19, 2017
Ruth Ann Hall, 74, of Lake Timberline passed away December 19, 2017. She was born April 3, 1943 in St. Louis to the late Joseph and Pansy (Hodges) Boyd. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Albert Hall; brothers, Gene Cross, Charles Boyd and Joseph “Pete” Boyd; sisters, Francis Lynn, Anna Buban, Rosemary Boyd and Gladys Blagg.
Ruth...
Alma Louise Bates
Dec 18, 2017
Mrs. Alma Louise 'Henson' Bates passed away late Monday night, December 18, 2017, at Farmington Presbyterian Manor at the age of 92 years, 4 months & 12 days. Alma was born on August 6, 1925, in Flat River, MO., & was the daughter of John Harrison Henson and Jessie Faye 'Plummer' Henson. Also preceding in death were: her husband, Otto...
Earl Sutherland
Dec 17, 2017
Mr. Earl Sutherland passed away late Sunday morning, December 17, 2017, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital, in Festus, MO., at the age of 95 years, 1 month & 19 days. Earl was born on October 28, 1922, in Farmington & was the son of Antone "Tony" Sutherland and Elva Ann 'Biggs' Sutherland. Also preceding Earl in death were : his wife,...
Helen Virginia Turner
Dec 16, 2017
Mrs. Helen Virginia 'Weimer' Turner passed away Saturday night, December 16, 2017, at Farmington Presbyterian Manor, at the age of 88 years, 2 months & 17 days. Helen was born September 29, 1929, in Bonne Terre, Missouri, and was the daughter of Walter T. Cartee Weimer and Kathleen 'Lentz' Weimer. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Raymond Sylvester "Scatter" Turner (1983);...
John Dickerson, Sr.
Dec 15, 2017
John Dickerson, Sr., 88, of Park Hills, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born Monday, September 23, 1929 to the late Jonny and Helen (Murray) Dickerson in Elvins. Also preceding him in death are his loving wife of 65 years Betty Jean (Overstreet) Dickerson; son, John Berlin “Jack” Dickerson, Jr.; and all...
Terry William Black
Dec 15, 2017
Mr. Terry William Black, passed away early Saturday morning, December 16, 2017, at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 71 years, 9 months & 20 days. Terry was born on February 26, 1946, in Bonne Terre, Missouri and was the son of the late William Henry Black (dec'd May 11, 1995)...
Harold Weiss
Dec 13, 2017
Harold Weiss, 94, of Farmington, passed away December 13, 2017, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. He was born June 5, 1923 in Elvins, to the late Adam and Debbie (Murray) Weiss. Harold was a member of the United Methodist Church in Desloge.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Adam “Junior’ Weiss.
Harold is...
Gearld Kim
Dec 12, 2017
Gearld A. Kim, 76, of Bonne Terre passed away December 12, 2017. He was born September 7, 1941 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. He was a member of the East Bonne Terre Baptist Church and Samaritan Masonic Lodge #424. Gearld enjoyed going camping, riding motorcycles and loved old cars.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andy and Mary (Schmidt)...
Richard V. Backlin
Dec 11, 2017
Richard V. Backlin, 73, of Bonne Terre passed away December 11, 2017 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born April 24, 1944 in South Holland, Illinois. Richard retired as Chief of Police for the Calumet City, Illinois Police Department. He then worked as the Housing Manager at Mineral Area College, from which he also retired. He...
Cindy Smith
Dec 9, 2017
Cindy Smith, age 59, of Bonne Terre passed away December 9, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 8, 1958 in Bonne Terre. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Joe Johnson; sister, Terri Wells; infant brother, Kent Johnson.
Cindy was an English Teacher at the North County Middle School.
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Jerry D. Vent
Dec 6, 2017
Jerry Dee Vent, 58, of Terre Du Lac passed away December 6, 2017. He was born April 6, 1959 in St. Louis. He was a loving husband, grandfather and baby brother who will be remembered for his heart of gold.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Maxine (Leffler) Diaz and wife, Barbara Jean (Jones) Vent.
Jerry is...
