Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Alexander Banas
Jul 8, 2017
Alexander Banas, 87, of Bonne Terre, previously So. County St. Louis, Missouri and St. Pete Beach, Florida, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ July 8, 2017. Alex had been residing at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born January 1, 1930 in Prague, Czechoslovakia to the late Joseph and Anna Banas. Also preceding...
Velma Ruth Schrum
Jul 5, 2017
Velma Schrum, 92, of Bonne Terre, passed away July 5, 2016 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. She was born March 24, 1925 in Flat River, to the late Herbert Vance and Alley (McNail) Vance-Owens. Velma was a member of the First Baptist Church of Desloge.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 73 years,...
Gloria Essman
Jul 5, 2017
Gloria Essman, 62, of Dexter, passed away July 5, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 28, 1955 in St. Louis, to the late Willard Utnage and Ida Delores (Mattingly) Lawson. Gloria loved spending time with her grandchildren, gardening, playing Bingo and the outdoors.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Delores; husband,...
Shirley Ann Radford
Jul 4, 2017
Shirley Ann 'Cunningham' Radford passed away July 4, 2017, at Palm Bay, Florida, at the age of 82 years, 4 months & 12 days. Shirley was born on February 22, 1935, in Flat River, MO., & was the daughter of Finis and Beulah 'Corcoran' Cunningham. Her parents preceded her in death.
Survivors Include : daughters - Debbie (Gil) Since, of...
E. Fern Labus
Jul 3, 2017
E. Fern Labus, 99, of Terre Du Lac passed away July 3, 2017 at Camelot Nursing and Rehab in Farmington. She was born May 10, 1918 in Vineland, MO. Fern was a member of the First Congregational Church of Bonne Terre and the Eastern Star. She enjoyed playing golf and bridge with her friends in Terre Du Lac. She was...
Clarence Fenwick
Jul 2, 2017
Clarence “J.R.” Fenwick, of Irondale, passed away July 2, 2017. He was born August 6, 1943, in Desloge, to the late Clarence Austin and Tessie (Rawlins) Fenwick, Sr. J.R. was retired from Boeing and a member of Local #837 and Gumbo Church of God.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Jim Ray Vandiver and Harold...
Norma Bailey
Jul 2, 2017
Norma Leanna Bailey, 87, of Desloge, passed away in her home, on Sunday, July 2, 2017. Norma was born on august 1, 1929, the daughter of Phillip Weiss and Elva Byrd-Weiss Coleman of Cantwell.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin F. Bailey of Poplar Bluff; son, Michael “Mickey” L. Copeland of St. Charles; daughter, Margo...
Tony Bowyer
Jun 30, 2017
Tony Bowyer
Anthony B. Bowyer Sr., 57, of Park Hills, passed away June 30, 2017, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. He was born August 31, 1959, in Bonne Terre. He was preceded in death by his mother, June (Brown) Bowyer.
Tony was long time laborer with the Local # 110, he also served his country with the United States Marine...
Shirley Fowler
Jun 29, 2017
Shirley (Mund) Bay Fowler, 79, of O’Fallon, MO, formerly of Bonne Terre passed away June 29, 2017 at Mount Carmel Senior Living in O’Fallon. She was born July 9, 1937 in Bonne Terre to the late Homer and Glen (Richardson) Mund. Also preceding her in death were her sister, Bernice McFarland and brother, Leroy Mund.
Shirley is survived by four...
Patricia Schultz
Jun 29, 2017
Patty Schultz, 51, of Park Hills, passed away June 29, 2017, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. She was born February 27, 1966, in Canton, IL, to Richard and Beverly Jean (Slater) Hitchcock.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Beverly Hitchcock; infant brother, Patrick Hitchcock, and sister’s in-law, Tina Hitchcock, Lynn Moser and Louise Landwehr.
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Isabel Margarita Mcclymont
Jun 28, 2017
Mrs. Isabel Margarita 'Acosta' McClymont passed away late Wednesday afternoon, June 28, 2017, at Parkland Health Center, Farmington, at the age of 91 years & 16 days. Isabel was born June 12, 1926, in St. Louis, MO., & was the daughter of Leoncio Alejandro Acosta and Isabel Augusta 'Chaphe' Acosta. Also preceding-in-death were : her husband, Rev. James Sutherland McClymont...
Guy "Eddie" Haywood
Jun 27, 2017
Guy “Eddie” Haywood, 53, of Park Hills, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born Saturday, May 2, 1964 in Farmington. He enjoyed the races, loved to fish, and was passionate about helping people.He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Haywood, Sr. and sister, Lisa Peters.Eddie is survived by his...
Everett Young
Jun 26, 2017
Everett Young, 90, of Park Hills, passed away June 26, 2017 at Country Meadows in Park Hills. He was born July 17, 1926, in Iron County, to the late Miles Richard and Rebecca Alice (Matkin) Young. Everett accepted Christ as a young man and was of the Baptist faith. He was a WWII Army veteran.
He was preceded in...
Mary Lou Johnson
Jun 25, 2017
Mary Lou Johnson, 78, of Leadington, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017 at her home. She was born Thursday, August 4, 1938 in St. Louis, MO. She served her country in the United States Navy for two years. She was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. Mary Lou enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and...
David Jennings
Jun 25, 2017
David Jennings, 57, of Bonne Terre, passed away June 25, 2017 at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. He was born September 28, 1959, to the late Benjamin Gethin and Alice Marie (Lewis) Jennings, Jr., in Camp Pendleton, California. David served his country in the United States Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Russell...
Robert L. Bockenkamp
Jun 23, 2017
Robert Bockenkamp, 84, of Desloge passed away June 23, 2017 at NHC Healthcare. He was born on August 29, 1932 to the late Carl Herman and Fannie (Strong) Bockenkamp. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Des Moines (CA-134) and he was a member of the Desloge VFW. He was a member of Local...
Lolita "Dee-Dee" Watson
Jun 22, 2017
Lolita Watson, 93, of Ste. Genevieve, passed away June 22, 2017, at Ste. Genevieve Memorial Hospital. She was born August 30, 1923, in Flat River, to the late Elmer William and Kathryn “Katie” (Cheek) Shelton. Lolita loved to entertain by telling stories and singing songs. She was also a devoted Christian.
She was preceded in death by her parents;...
Isaiah Furry
Jun 22, 2017
Isaiah Matthew Ray Furry was born and passed away June 22, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. Isaiah was truly loved and will be greatly missed by his parents and siblings. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Carl Furry and maternal grandfather, Darold Murray; paternal great-grandparents, Lindell Marler, Dollie Furry; maternal great-grandparents, Beulah Murray, Charles and...
Norma L. Hamor
Jun 20, 2017
Mrs. Norma Lee Hamor passed away late Tuesday night, June 20, 2017, at Parkland Health Center, Farmington, at the age of 75 years, 4 months & 20 days. Norma was born January 30, 1942, in Minnith, Missouri, and was the daughter of Deward "D. J." Coffelt and Ruby Margaret 'Winebarger' Coffelt. Also preceding-in-death was a son-in-law, Doug Cartee.
Norma was...
Verna Lue Ella Hale
Jun 19, 2017
Verna Lue Ella Hale, 72, of Bonne Terre passed away June 19, 2017 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. She was born January 4, 1945 in East Prairie, to the late Charlie and Cora (Wilson) Jackson. Also preceding her in death was one great-grandson.
Verna is survived by her husband, George Hale; daughter, Karen Sue Durbin; two grandchildren, Christopher (Heather)...
