Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Clark Mitchell
Mar 25, 2017
Clark Mitchell, 87, of Ste. Genevieve County, passed away March 25, 2017, at NHC in Desloge. He was born March 8, 1930 in Ste. Genevieve County, to the late Claude K. and Bessie Hazel (Holmes) Mitchell. He was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Wilma (Sigman) Mitchell; parents;...
James Huff, Sr.
Mar 24, 2017
James Huff, Sr., 87, of Bonne Terre passed away March 24, 2017 at Country Meadows Nursing Center in Park Hills. He was born September 13, 1929 in Bonne Terre to the late Austin and Margaret (Dodson) Huff. He was also preceded in death by daughter, Lisa Tidwell; three brothers and four sisters.
James is survived by six children, James Huff,...
Lynda "Petie" Priest Mccorkle
Mar 23, 2017
Petie Priest McCorkle, 68, of Park Hills, passed away March 23, 2017 at her home surrounded by family. She was born May 14, 1948, in Bonne Terre, to the late Forrest Johnson and Edna Maxine (Branon) Womble. Petie was a hairstylist for 41 years, loved bowling, camping, golfing, fishing, yardwork, shopping, and sporting events. She was a member of the...
Donita Cash
Mar 21, 2017
Donita Marie Cash, 69, of Bonne Terre passed away March 21, 2017. She was born April 5, 1947 in Bonne Terre. Donita loved watching her grandkids at their sporting, band and school events. She also enjoyed going to racing events.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Marie (Thompson) Greene; first husband, Paul G. Brewster; second husband,...
Norman L. Faulkner
Mar 20, 2017
Norman L Faulkner, 92, of Roswell, NM, formerly of Farmington, MO went home to his Heavenly Father on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Lovelace Regional Hospital in Roswell, NM while holding his daughter’s hands.
Norman was born December 11, 1924 and enlisted in the Army during WWII as a paratrooper in the 82ndAirborne. He saw service during the D...
Hilda Hammack
Mar 20, 2017
Hilda Hammack, 98, of Farmington, passed away March 20, 2017, surrounded by her family. She was born March 11, 1919, in Hazel KY, to the late Tillmon C. and Mary Ruth (Cooper) Smith. Hilda was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre and she loved to play dominoes regularly, with her friends.
She was preceded...
Mabel May Radford
Mar 19, 2017
Mabel Radford, 88 of Imperial, passed away March 19, 2017, at de Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis. She was born January 4, 1929, in Ste. Genevieve, to the late Wyman Edward and Minnie (Young) Jennings. Mabel attended United Church of Christ in Arnold.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Finis LaVerne Radford; two brothers, Ed...
Richard Martin Westover
Mar 17, 2017
Mr. Richard Martin Westover passed away at his Farmington residence on Friday morning, March 17, 2017, at the age of 75 years, 9 months & 4 days. Richard was born on June 13, 1941, in Delassus, and was the son of Leslie Martin Westover and Helen Louise 'Hill' Westover. Also preceding-in-death was a sister, Linda Roberts.
Richard was a retired...
William Banks Sr.
Mar 17, 2017
William J. Banks Sr., 68, of Leadwood passed away March 17, 2017 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. He was born January 19, 1949 in Leadwood to the late Walter and Marie (Gillam) Banks. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Sonny Banks.
William was a former longtime employee of Flat River Glass. He was an avid outdoorsman,...
Melvin Gene Wright
Mar 16, 2017
Gene Wright of Desloge, passed away in his home Thursday, March 16, 2017, at the age of 90. He was born August 16, 1926, to the late Silas and Jenny (O’Dell) Wright. Gene proudly served our country in the United States Army during WWII and later worked for St. Joe Lead Company for over 30 years. He was a member...
Charlotte Fraser
Mar 15, 2017
Charlotte Fraser, 96, of Farmington, passed away March 15, 2017 at Country Meadows, surrounded by her family. She was born August 15, 1920, in Wytheville, VA to the late Claude and Lena (Nelligan) Stroud. She taught for over 20 years in public schools throughout St. Francois County. Charlotte was a member of the First Baptist Church of Park Hills.
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Mae J. Gerber
Mar 14, 2017
Mrs. Mae Jean Gerber passed away Tuesday morning, March 14, 2017, at Community Manor, in Farmington, at the age of 89 years, 9 months & 20 days. Mae was born May 24, 1927, in Benton, Missouri, and was the daughter of Earl George Kneezle (dec'd 1972) & Eva Ellen 'Wood' Kneezle (dec'd 1981). Also preceding-in-death were: her 1st husband (&...
Baby Cash Pigg
Mar 13, 2017
Baby William "Cash" Pigg was stillborn March 13, 2017, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis County.
Cash was the son of Chris & Ashley Pigg. Other survivors include - his sister, Peyton Pigg. Grandparents: Debbie & Mike Fitzgerald, of Farmington; Russ & Mary Pigg, of Bonne Terre; Bob & Sharon Hosking, of Farmington; Ray & Cary Helms, of Farmington. Great-Grandparents:...
Jerry Soens
Mar 12, 2017
Jerry Soens, 69, of Farmington, passed away March 12, 2017. He was born July 27, 1947 in Poplar Bluff, to the late Elmer M. and Lillie Belle (Mayse) Soens. Jerry graduated from Poplar Bluff High School and Bailey Institute of Technology in St. Louis. He later served his country in The United States Air Force. It was during this time,...
John Ellis Edgar
Mar 11, 2017
John Ellis Edgar, 73, of Bonne Terre passed away March 11, 2017 at his residence. He was born December 3, 1943 in Gumbo to the late Lawrence Edgar and Odessa (Ogle) Edgar – Denman. John was also preceded in death by one sister, Reba Thomas and three brothers, Leroy, Robert and Larry Edgar. As a well-known welder in the Leadbelt,...
Ernestine "Tina" Botkin
Mar 11, 2017
Mrs. Ernestine "Tina" Botkin passed away late Saturday night, March 11, 2017, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing, in Farmington, at the age of 92 years, 11 months & 29 days. Ernestine was born on March 12, 1924, in Centerville, Missouri, and was preceded-in-death by: her husband, Joel W. Botkin (Dec. 14, 2004); a sister, Thelma Adams and 2 brothers - Joy...
Bessie Ann Ivey
Mar 10, 2017
Bessie Ann Ivey, 81, of Park Hills passed away March 10, 2017 at NHC Healthcare in Desloge. She was born January 7, 1936 in St. Louis. She was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Overland, MO and T.O.P.S.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Brown and Lillian (Dillman) Brown Stemler; husband, Robert Cecil Ivey II;...
Shawn Thomas Williams
Mar 10, 2017
Shawn Thomas Williams, 46, of Barnhart passed away March 10, 2017. He was born May 25, 1970 in Chicago Heights, IL.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia (Gasbarro) Williams.
Shawn is survived by his father and step-mother, Thomas and Jan Williams of Bonne Terre; brother, Ryan Williams and wife Jennifer of Surprise, AZ.
A private family service...
Tina Hitchcock
Mar 8, 2017
Tina Hitchcock, 56, of Park Hills, passed away March 8, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born August 22, 1960 in St. Louis, to the late Clyde “Chubby” and Edith (Crook) Skaggs. Tina donated time to the Human Society and managed the thrift store at the Farmington Pet Adoption Center. She worked on the family farm, and helped...
Hazel Louise Selvidge
Mar 6, 2017
Hazel Louise Selvidge, 82, of Bonne Terre passed away March 6, 2017 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. She was born May 5, 1934 in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Hazel was of the Baptist faith. She was a member of the Eastern Star. Hazel loved to spend time with her family, knit, crochet, embroider, cook and also collect hummingbirds and...
