Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Linda Neubrand
Sep 17, 2017
Linda Neubrand, 76, of Desloge, passed away September 17, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born February 6, 1941, in Bonne Terre, to the late Verdun Lee Neubrand and Thelma (Sago) Neubrand. Linda worked for Handi-Craft for 51 years and was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills.
She was...
Michael W. Whaley, Sr.
Sep 17, 2017
Michael Wayne “Catfish” Whaley, Sr., 46, of Bonne Terre, passed away suddenly September 17, 2017. He was born on December 19, 1970 to Robert Lee and Nellie Ann (Pierce) Whaley. He loved going hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Bobby Whaley and a sister, Regina Whaley.
Michael is survived by his mother; children,...
Sheila M. Donze
Sep 15, 2017
Sheila Marie Donze, 59, of Bonne Terre passed away September 15, 2017. She was born February 14, 1958 in Farmington, MO. She was a faithful employee of Handicraft in Bonne Terre for 25 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Kathryn (House) Wells; brother, Rickey Lee Wells; loyal companion and loving furbaby (dog), Malcom.
Sheila is...
Doris Maxine Ridge
Sep 15, 2017
Mrs. Doris Maxine Ridge passed away Friday evening, September 15, 2017, at her Farmington residence at the age of 74 years, 9 months & 3 days. Doris was born December 12, 1942, in Poplar Bluff, MO., & was the daugher of Cecil McHenry Hayes & Helen Marie 'Clubb' Hayes. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Raymond Ridge (2001), and a brother,...
Velma "Jitter" Gibson
Sep 14, 2017
Velma Gibson, 81, of Desloge, passed away September 14, 2017 at her residence surrounded by loved ones. She was born March 2, 1936, in Elvins, to the late Perry and Opal Mae (Underwood) Pratte. Velma is a member of the Cantwell Baptist Church in Desloge, Teamsters, and as a young mother, she was a Girl Scout Leader.
She was...
Wanda M. Burns
Sep 13, 2017
Wanda Mae Burns, 89, of Valles Mines passed away September 13, 2017, at Baisch Nursing Center. She was born September 12, 1928, in Silver Springs, MO. Wanda was a member of Agape Faith Church of Valles Mines.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob Franklin and Clara Elsie (Douglas) Moses; husband, Floyd Emmett Burns; great-granddaughter, Heather Govero; four...
Tillman Ratty
Sep 12, 2017
Tillman U. Ratty, 87, of Bonne Terre passed away September 12, 2017 at Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center. He was born July 16, 1930 in Leadwood. Tillman proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He volunteered for the Pevely Fire Department for numerous years and was a past board member of the Dunklin...
Terry "Tl" Landolt
Sep 8, 2017
Terry “TL” Landolt, 64, of Desloge, passed away September 8, 2017 at his residence. He was born August 13, 1953, to the late Charles and Patricia (Hawkins) Landolt. TL was a member of the Teamsters Local 986. He enjoyed playing golf and watching sports.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Donald and Charles “Richie” Landolt;...
Walter K. Hartupee
Sep 7, 2017
Mr. Walter K. Hartupee passed away Thursday afternoon, September 7, 2017, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center, in Farmington, at the age of 83 years, 4 months & 9 days. Walter was born on April 28, 1934, in Overland, MO., & was the son of George Hartupee and Gladys 'Claridge' Hartupee. Also preceding-in-death were: a son, in-infancy, Phillip Dwayne; 3 sisters...
Delbert C. Gibbs
Sep 4, 2017
Delbert Clarence Gibbs, 66, of Bonne Terre passed away Monday, September 4, 2017 at his residence in Bonne Terre. He was born May 18, 1951 in St. Louis. Delbert enjoyed time in the comfort of his home, watching his favorite TV shows or listening to his radio. He was a loving husband and father and will be greatly missed.
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Helen Ruth Moore
Aug 31, 2017
Helen Moore, 90, of Caledonia, passed away August 31, 2017 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. She was born on February 2, 1927 in Washington County to Daniel Martin and Nellie Mae (Harper) Leftridge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Leona Trokey and Betty Reask; three brothers, Woodrow, Leonard and Monroe Leftridge; first husband, Alvin...
Maxine M. Sands
Aug 31, 2017
Maxine M. Sands
Maxine Marie Sands, 76, of Fulton, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at her home, surrounded by family.
She was born December 11, 1940 in Perry County, to Ralph and Katheryn (Staffen) Kennon.
She was united in marriage to Elmer Lee Sands on August 1, 1959.
Maxine was a member of...
Norma Pearl Lane
Aug 28, 2017
Norma Lane, 94, of Farmington, passed away August 28, 2017 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. She was born June 8, 1923, in Desloge, to the late Marion William and Lillie Imo (Simpson) Brown. She later married William Link Lane and spent several years in England, while he served his country in the United States Air Force. She was...
Ray "Ray Ray" Settle Iii
Aug 28, 2017
Ray H. “Ray Ray” Settle III, 43, of Bonne Terre passed away August 28, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born July 19, 1974 in Bonne Terre. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Bonne Terre and a former Eagle Scout. Ray majored in Political Science and had a passion for politics and...
Scott Henry Melone
Aug 28, 2017
Mr. Scott Melone passed away Monday evening, in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri, at the age of 61 years, 2 months & 16 days. Scott was born on June 12, 1956. Scott was preceded-in-death by: his father, Ken Melone (2001) & his brother, Matthew Melone (1987). Scott was an Assistant Distiller at Crown Brewery.
Survivors include: his wife, Candace J. 'Buckner'...
Shirley S. Wattler
Aug 27, 2017
Shirley Wattler, 63, of Park Hills passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She was born Monday, March 22, 1954 in Holcomb, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband, Matt Wattler; father, William Dorris. Shirley enjoyed sewing; she often volunteered to help organizations including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Esther Fire Department....
Rose Embry
Aug 26, 2017
Rose Embry, 71, of Bonne Terre passed away August 26, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 7, 1946 in Bonne Terre to the late James and Freda (Stegall) Weir. Rose was also preceded in death by two brothers, George Weir and Walter Weir, and sister, Alberta Huff.
Rose was a member of the...
Clarence Dixon
Aug 25, 2017
Clarence Dixon, 75, of Park Hills passed away Friday, August 25, 2017 at his home. He was born Tuesday, December 9, 1941 in Flat River to the late Clarence Lee and Minnie (Sedgewick) Dixon. Also preceding him in death are two brothers, Gilbert and Melvin Dixon; sister, Marie Rawlins. He loved to hunt and fish. Clarence was an active member...
Helen Douglas
Aug 25, 2017
Helen Douglas, 91, of Desloge passed away Friday August 25, 2017 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. She was born Wednesday, May 26, 1926 in Ste. Genevieve County to the late Roy and Florence (Murray) Byington. Helen was a LPN and worked in the OB Department at the Bonne Terre Hosptial.
She was preceded in death by her son, Donald Douglas;...
John "Jack" Couch
Aug 25, 2017
Jack Couch, 72, of Bonne Terre passed away Friday, August 25, 2017 at Barnes Hospital. He was born Monday, August 13, 1945 in Los Angeles, California to the late Samuel John Couch and Doris (Cummings) Heaton. He was a Lifetime Member of the Desloge V.F.W. Post #2426 and proudly served his country in the United States Army.
Jack is survived...
