Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Franklin Cole
May 18, 2017
Frank Cole, 74, of Bismarck, passed away May 18, 2017 at Washington County Memorial Hospital in Potosi. He was born August 14, 1942 in Frankclay, to the late Noah and Zetta (Glore) Cole. Frank retired in 1994 after 26 years at Chrysler. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death...
Lorene Lola Drab
May 15, 2017
Lorene Lola Drab, 104, of Troy, MO formerly of Bonne Terre passed away May 15, 2017 at Troy Manor. She was born December 13, 1912 in Doe Run. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Bonne Terre.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Dora Mae (Crites) Wampler; husband, Joseph Drab, Sr.; son,...
Margerite Helen Hodges
May 14, 2017
Margerite Hodges, 94 of Desloge, passed away May 14, 2017, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born December 16, 1922, in Gumbo, to the late Charles Wheeler and Arizona Belle (Barton) Brannam. Margerite was a member of the Doe Run First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 68 years, Hansford...
Erma Jean Mabery
May 14, 2017
Mrs. Erma Jean 'Winebarger' Mabery passed away early Sunday morning, May 14, 2017, at her Farmington residence at the age of 83 years, 1 month & 13 days. Erma was born on March 31, 1934, at Avon, & was the daughter of Claude Winebarger & Lottie 'Merritt' Winebarger. Also preceding in death was her husband, Stan Mabery (Feb. 26, 2007).
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Michael E. Marler
May 13, 2017
Michael E. Marler
Michael E. Marler, 68, of Bonne Terre passed away May 13, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 15, 1949 in Bonne Terre to the late Ralph E. and Bessie M. (Edwards) Marler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Calvert; brother, Travis Linn...
Mary Bonita Thompson
May 13, 2017
Mrs. Mary Bonita 'Pierce' Thompson passed away early Saturday afternoon, May 13, 2017, at Camelot Nursing Center, in Farmington, at the age of 93 years, 11 months & 8 days. Mary was born on June 5, 1923, in Fredericktown, Missouri, and was the daughter of James & Hattie Pierce. Also preceding in death were: a sister, Goldie Dean; 3 brothers,...
Donetta Mae Young
May 12, 2017
Mrs. Donetta Mae Young passed away May 12, 2017, at Community Manor, in Farmington, at the age of 81 years, 7 months & 24 days. Donetta was born Sept. 28, 1935, in St. Louis, MO., & was the daughter of Edmond Peters & Mabel 'Rosier' Peters. She was preceded-in-death by her husband, Jesse Young (1993); her sisters & her brothers....
Earlene Peterson
May 11, 2017
Earlene Kay (Lore) Peterson of Bonne Terre, born on January 31, 1940, passed away on May 11, 2017, in her home surrounded by her family. She is proceeded in death by her parents Earl and Alma (Hammor) Lore, and brother, David Lore.
Earleen is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ronald Peterson; two sons, Earl (Missy) Peterson and...
Jerry Wayne Shumate
May 11, 2017
Mr. Jerry Wayne Shumate, of Farmington, Missouri passed away late Thursday evening, May 11, 2017, at the Camelot Nursing Center, in Farmington, at the age of 72 years, 3 months & 9 days. Jerry was born on February 2, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri, and was the son of Clarence Roscoe Shumate (dec'd 1993) & Queen Esther 'Farley' Shumate (dec'd...
Daniel S. Tranter
May 10, 2017
Mr. Daniel S. "Danny" Tranter passed away Wednesday morning, May 10, 2017, at his Camelot Nursing Center residence, in Farmington, at the age of 70 years, 8 months & 10 days. Danny was born on August 30, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, & the son of Sidney Thomas Tranter and Lorraine Ann 'Malina' Tranter.
Danny was a US NAVY Veteran;...
Cynthia Dee
May 9, 2017
Cynthia Dee, 68, of Leadwood, passed away May 9, 2017 at Washington County Memorial Hospital in Potosi. She was born February 19, 1949, in Bonne Terre, to the late Orville and Marple (Owens) Hulsey. Cynthia was a teacher for Head Start in the Washington and St. Francois County Areas for 36 years. She also attended the United Assembly of God...
Marsha Odle
May 8, 2017
Marsha Odle, 88, of Bonne Terre passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 at Presbyterian Manor. She was born Monday, February 11, 1929 in Risco, Missouri to the late Clarence and Ethel (Quick) O’Guin. Marsha was a very active member of the Leadbelt Pentecostal Church.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, JC Edward Odle; son, Garry Odle; brother,...
Dorothy Rouggly
May 7, 2017
Dorothy Rouggly, 85, of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Barnes Jewish Hospital. She was born July 25, 1931 in St. Louis, to the late Charles and Edna Eletha (Wyman) Seals, Sr. Dorothy was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Bonne Terre and VFW Aux 6883. She was active with Girl Scouts for a number...
Ina Muriel Lashley
May 6, 2017
Ina Muriel Lashley, 93, passed away on May 6, 2017, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington, Missouri. She was born on April 30, 1924 in Reynolds County, Missouri, to John Henry Pinkley and Nancy Elizabeth Sutterfield. Ina graduated from Lesterville High School in 1942. She became the District Food Service Supervisor for the Mehlville School District, a position she held...
Virginia Frystak
May 6, 2017
Mrs. Virginia (nee Skorupa) Frystak, of Oak Lawn, IL, & most recently of Farmington, MO., passed away May 6, 2017, in St. Louis. Virginia was the beloved wife of the late Edward Frystak; devoted mother of Kathryn (Mrs. John) Crouch and Eric (& Lara) Frystak; proud nana of Dr. Jennifer Crouch and Cadet Nicholas Frystak; loving sister of Joan (the...
Brenda Jones
May 5, 2017
Brenda June (Cole) Jones, 75, of Park Hills, passed away May 5, 2017, at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. She was born June 20, 1941, in St. Louis, to the late Oliver Stuard and Lily Helen (Franz) Cole.
She is also preceded in death by her Husband, Howard Ray Jones. A stepdaughter Linda (Glenn) Bequette and a sister, Linda...
Cheryl Skaggs
May 5, 2017
Cheryl Skaggs, 51, of Bonne Terre passed away May 5, 2017, at her residence. She was born December 12, 1965, in Bonne Terre. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jeanetta Pruitt Sansoucie; one sister, two brothers; mama, Ruth Keen, uncle, John Keen; husband, Alan Skaggs.
Cheryl is survived by her two sons, Joseph (Brittany) Alan Skaggs...
Larry E. Hughes
May 4, 2017
Mr. Larry E. Hughes passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017, at St. Francis Medical Center, in Cape Girardeau, at the age of 77 years, 2 months & 15 days. Larry was born Feb. 19, 1940, in Benton, Ark., & was the son of Frank Hunter & Daisy 'Hoyt' Hughes. Also preceding-in-death were; 7 sisters - Mary Johnson, Margaret Coyle, Frankie...
Doris Wilkinson
May 4, 2017
Doris June Wilkinson, 88, passed away May 4, 2017. She was born July 13, 1928 in Leadwood. Doris was a member of the First Baptist Church of Leadwood. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Huston and Iclean (Beers) Scott; husband, Rev. John L. Wilkinson; daughter-in-law, Faye Wilkinson; nine siblings.
Doris is survived by two sons,...
Frankie Lee Speer
May 3, 2017
Frankie Lee Speer, 82, of Bonne Terre passed away May 3, 2017 at NHC Healthcare in Desloge. She was born September 22, 1934 in Savannah, TN. She was a member of the Silver Springs Baptist Church and the Paddle Club at Lake Timberline. Frankie retired from Guth Lighting after 41 years. She loved to play bingo.
She was preceded in...
