Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
William Laplant
Oct 26, 2017
Bill LaPlant, 91, of Park Hills, passed away October 26, 2017, at his home. He was born January 15, 1926, in Annapolis, to the late William Joseph and Virgie Mae (Ellis) LaPlant. Bill worked for many years at Frankie’s Texaco in Leadwood and was employed as a maintenance worker at Wal-Mart in Desloge.
He was preceded in death by...
Harold Lynn Lashley
Oct 23, 2017
Harold Lashley, 88, of Leadwood, passed away October 23, 2017, at Delmar Gardens in O’Fallon. He was born July 15, 1929, in Wortham, to the late Edwin Clay and Nina Florence (Helms) Lashley. Harold was a member of the First Baptist Church in Farmington, and Leadwood Masonic Lodge for 50 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents;...
Alyce Sproat
Oct 23, 2017
Alyce R. Sproat, 87, of Farmington passed away Monday, October 23, 2017 at Camelot Skilled Nursing Center. She was born Friday, December 6, 1929 in Chicago, IL, to the late James and Vlasta (Kubat) Kotlan. In addition to her parents Alyce is preceded in death by her husband of over forty years, John Sproat. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in...
Margaret J. Davidson
Oct 23, 2017
Margaret J. Davidson, 79, of Farmington passed away October 23, 2017. She was born April 4, 1938 in St. Louis to the late Lyman and Ethel Irene (Mann) Lovelace. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Hugh Grant Davidson; daughter, Betty Jean (Davidson) Hamby; brother, Richard Lovelace.
Margaret is survived by her son, Robert Hugh Davidson of Bonne Terre;...
Alvena "Mae" Carrow
Oct 21, 2017
Alvena “Mae” Carrow, 95 of Bonne Terre passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017 at St. Joe Manor. She was born Sunday, March 26, 1922 in Bonne Terre to the late Zeno and Anna (Thompson) Carrow. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her grandson, Evan Miller; brothers, George Carrow, Chester Carrow, Zeno Carrow; and sister Mary...
Sally Griffith
Oct 21, 2017
Sally Griffith, 84, of Alton, formerly of Farmington, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Shepherd’s View Residential Care surrounded by her loved ones. She was born Sunday, January 8, 1933 in Wortham to the late Dave and Zida (Marler) Rasnic. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter B. Griffith; brothers, Jesse Rasnic,...
Sam Cole
Oct 20, 2017
M/Sgt. Retired Samuel “Bud” Cole went to heaven, Friday, October 20, 2017 at his home in Leadington, surrounded by his wife and sister-in-law, Judi Sumpter, R.N. He was born Wednesday, September 8, 1937 in Hurryville to the late Herbert and Lorene (Johnson) Cole. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Ronald E. Cole and...
Randall "Randy" Patrick Finnical
Oct 20, 2017
Mr. Randall "Randy" Patrick Finnical passed away Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at DesPeres Hospital, in St. Louis Co., MO., at the age of 76 years, 10 months & 24 days. Randy was born Nov. 26, 1940, in St. Louis, and the son of Al Heggemier and MaryBelle 'Aubuchon' Heggemier. Also preceding in death were a son, Michael Finnical.
Randy was...
Roy S. Lukachick
Oct 19, 2017
Roy Samuel Lukachick, 90 of Farmington passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017 at The Arbors at Maplebrook Memory Care Facility. He was born Monday, May 23, 1927 in St. Francois County to the late Daniel Lee and Mary Rose (Ziebia) Lukachick. Roy was a graduate from Esther High School and a member of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary Holy...
N. Virginia "Gin" Eaton
Oct 18, 2017
Gin Eaton, 91, of Bonne Terre passed away on October 18, 2017 at Presbyterian Manor. She was born in Leadwood on November 29, 1925 to the late Arble and Jeanette (Faulkner) Barton. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Desloge. Gin enjoyed crocheting, needle work and reading. She was well known for her loving hospitality. In addition...
Denny Smith
Oct 18, 2017
Denny Smith, 88, of Park Hills passed away October 18, 2017. He was born on January 5, 1929 in Leadwood to the late Denny Monroe and Jennie (Cooksey) Smith. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his six brothers, Reuben, Edward, Glenn, Herb, Mike and Marvin; two sisters, Pearl Mae Conway and Louise Huitt; mother and...
Madge Rawlins
Oct 17, 2017
Madge Rawlins, 101 of Desloge passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She was born Wednesday, April 12, 1916 in Sligo to the late Otis and Minnie (Helms) Ferrell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Milburn “Abe” Rawlins; brothers, Noble Ferrell and Raymond Ferrell; sister, Bonnie Pettus. She was...
Margie Ellen Lashley
Oct 16, 2017
Margie Lashley, 91, of Irondale passed away October 16, 2017 at Georgian Gardens Nursing Home in Potosi. She was born on May 10, 1926 in Crystal City to the late Sylvester J. and Hazel (DeClue) McClanahan-Bisher. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her 1st Husband, Vertrece Lawson and 2nd Husband, Robert Lashley; sons, Gary and...
Oliver Dean Vanderpool
Oct 16, 2017
Dean Vanderpool, 89, of Desloge passed away October 16, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on February 21, 1928 in Phoenix, Arizona. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Elton and Florence E. (Dunkin) Vanderpool and a son-in-law, Lloyd Clem.
Dean spent most of his career working as an engineer for various...
Randy Prewitt, Sr.
Oct 15, 2017
Randy Dean Prewitt, Sr., 67 of Bonne Terre passed away October 15, 2017 at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born September 3, 1950 in St. Louis to the late William S. Prewitt, Sr. and Dorothy (Whiteside) Prewitt. Randy was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church in Bonne Terre. He was a member of the...
Delores M. Crockett
Oct 14, 2017
Delores Crockett, 74, of Bonne Terre passed away October 14, 2017 at Country Meadows Nursing Home. She was born on January 13, 1943 in Freedom, Oklahoma to the late Jason and Iola (VanPelt) Welty. Delores had the blessing of sharing her birthday with her daughters, Amy and Keri. This made for a very special celebration every year. In addition to...
Kevin Briley
Oct 13, 2017
Kevin Briley, 45, of Ste. Genevieve passed away October 13, 2017. Kevin was born on April 14, 1972 in St. Louis. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Clyde and Goldie Briley; maternal grandparents, Kermit and Virginia Stephens.
Kevin is survived by his parents, Joe E. Briley and wife Cynthia; mother, Suzanne (Pressley) Briley; son, John Briley;...
Donald Raymond Dehner, Sr.
Oct 13, 2017
Mr. Donald Raymond Dehner, Sr., passed away at his residence Friday morning, October 13, 2017, at the age of 84 years, 2 months & 10 days. Donald was born on August 3, 1933, in St. Louis, MO., & was the son of Lawrence and Fernie 'Boomershiner' Dehner.
Donald was a US Army Veteran, Farmer & Construction Worker.
Survivors include: his...
Jerry Odom
Oct 12, 2017
Jerry Wayne Odom, 74, of Bonne Terre passed away October 12, 2017. He was born August 14, 1943 in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late Homer and Hallie (Turner) Odom. He was also preceded in death by several siblings. Jerry raced stock cars for many years and was known to always lend a helping hand to anyone in need.
Jerry is...
Dr. Don Vanherck
Oct 9, 2017
Don VanHerck, 82 of Bismarck, passed away October 9, 2017 at Barnes Jewish North in St. Louis. He was born August 17, 1935, in Bismarck, to the late Theodore August and Grace Diantha (Keay) VanHerck. Don was only 16 years old when he took his first solo flight and received his pilot’s license on his 17th Birthday. He enjoyed wood...
