Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Kathleen Somerville
Jan 16, 2017
Kathleen Somerville, 78, of Park Hills, passed away January 16, 2017 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 16, 1939 in North Bennington, VT, to the late William Joseph and Mildred (Clark) Barnard. Kathleen was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills.
She was preceded in death by her parents;...
George Bennett
Jan 16, 2017
George Bennett, 80, of Desloge, passed away January 16, 2017 at Pacific Care Center, surrounded by his family. He was born August 13, 1936 in Leadwood, to the late, Harry and Ruby (Stotler) Bennett. George was a member of the United Methodist Church of Desloge, and a 50 year member of the Carpenters and Mill Right Union.
He was preceded...
Charles L. Cook
Jan 15, 2017
Charles Leroy Cook, 92, of Bonne Terre passed away January 15, 2017 at Festus Manor. He was born January 10, 1925 in Greenville, IL to the late Reuben O. and Mary (Rench) Cook. Charles proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II as a paratrooper with the 517th Parachute Infantry. He attended the Silver Springs...
Marshall Ray Hoffman
Jan 15, 2017
Mr. Marshall Ray Hoffman passed away Sunday morning, January 15, 2017, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 91 years and 17 days. Ray was born on December 28, 1925, in Tampa, Florida, and was the son of Marshall Bidwell Hoffman and Marian Doris 'McBride' Hoffman. Ray was preceded in death by his wife,...
Robin Woods
Jan 15, 2017
Mrs. Robin Elaine Woods passed away Sunday morning, January 15, 2017, at Parkland Health Center, in Farmington, at the age of 55 years, 7 months & 16 days. Robin was born May 29, 1961, in Missouri, and was the daughter of Ronald Burkhart and Darlene McClure. Robin worked as a CNA in Nursing Homes.
Survivors Include : 2 daughters -...
Carolyn Yvonne Hutchinson
Jan 9, 2017
Mrs. Carolyn Yvonne Hutchinson passed away Monday, January 9, 2017, at St. Louis University Hospital, in St. Louis, at the age of 71 years, 10 months & 28 days. Carolyn was born February 11, 1945, in Bonne Terre, and was the daughter of Willard E. Smith and Helen B. 'Branham' Smith.
Carolyn was a Charter Member of The Delassus First...
Annie Jane Mcgee
Jan 8, 2017
Annie McGee, 80, of Lesterville passed away January 8, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on June 16, 1936 to the late James Earl and Bessie Ann (Mabry) Crady. Annie was a homemaker. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles John McGee; children, Danny and Steven Reando and Sherry...
Charlotte Ann Pinkston
Jan 7, 2017
Charlotte (House) Pinkston, 76, of Bonne Terre passed away January 7, 2017 at her residence. She was born on June 3, 1940 to the late Charles A. and Geneva (Rosener) House. Charlotte was a homemaker and loved being outside tending to her flowers. She was a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary Post 6883 in Bonne Terre.
In addition to...
Paul Shaffer
Jan 6, 2017
Paul Shaffer, 36, of Park Hills passed away Friday, January 6, 2017 at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. He was born Thursday, June 26, 1980 in St. Louis. Paul enjoyed the outdoors including: camping, hunting, fishing, and golf. He was an avid fan of the St. Louis Blues hockey team. Paul proudly served in the United States Navy.
He was preceded...
Fred Wayne Sikes
Jan 3, 2017
Fred Wayne Sikes, 76, of Desloge passed away January 3, 2017 at Missouri Baptist Hospital. He was born July 25, 1940 in Elvins to the late Elva Lee and Opal (Newkirk) Sikes. Fred was preceded in death by wife Rose Marie Sikes; one brother, Bill Sikes and two sisters, Joyce James and Mary Jordan.
Fred was a retired diesel mechanic...
Rose Ann Hill
Jan 3, 2017
Rose Hill, 71, of Park Hills, passed away, January 3, 2017 at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. She was born May 19, 1945, in Topeka, KS, to the late Melvin Leo and Ida Belle (Forester) Pirtle. Rose was a long time cook in our area, which includes Homestead, Roseners, and Warehouse BBQ.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband,...
Harold "Bigboy" Skaggs
Jan 2, 2017
Harold “Bigboy” Skaggs, 83, of Park Hills, passed away January 2, 2017 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus. He was born April 5, 1933, in Desloge, to the late William Frank and Altha (White) Skaggs. Bigboy was a member of the Gumbo First Church of God.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Wilma Allen, Marie Pryor,...
Joseph B. Naused
Jan 2, 2017
Joseph Brent Naused, 57, of Desloge passed away January 2, 2017 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus. He was born May 2, 1959 in St. Louis. Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army and Air Force from which he retired. He attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre and was a member of the Knights of...
Sarah Burns
Jan 1, 2017
Sarah (Hawkins) Burns, 37, of Desloge passed away January 1, 2017. She was born April 13, 1979 in Bonne Terre. She enjoyed reading and editing books for other people. She also authored two books of her own.
She was preceded in death by her father, Alvin Hawkins.
Sarah is survived by her husband, Dennis Burns; two children, Kendra Elizabeth Burns...
Donald Lee Dodson
Jan 1, 2017
Donald Lee “Donnie” Dodson, 59, of Desloge passed away January 1, 2017 at NHC Healthcare in Desloge. He was born July 28, 1957 in Bonne Terre. Donnie proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was employed with the City of Bonne Terre for several years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles R. Dodson and...
Deloris Cowley
Dec 31, 2016
Deloris L. Cowley, 80, of Park Hills passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. She was born Wednesday, April 22, 1936 in Cantwell, to the late Harley and Alma (Douglas) Marion. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Cowley; and daughter Cathy Peery.
Deloris is survived by her children, Doug...
Rodger Ray Stricklin
Dec 30, 2016
Rodger Stricklin
Rodger Ray Stricklin, 66, of Farmington passed away December 30, 2016 at St. John’s Mercy Hospital. He was born March 19, 1950 to the late Lonnie Lee and Bertha Lorella (Welch) Stricklin. He was preceded in death by his son, Bradley Stricklin and a brother, Richard Stricklin.
Rodger was a retiree from the Electro Painting and Refurbishing Co.
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William "Bill" Copeland
Dec 25, 2016
Bill Copeland, 80, of Bonne Terre, passed away December 25, 2016 at his residence. He was born November 2, 1936, in Gladden, Missouri, to the late Cyrus and Birtia (Cavender) Copeland. Bill was a member of the Ionic Masonic Lodge in Desloge. He was a local contractor with Mid State Mechanical Contractors and the current business owner of Shamrock Restaurant....
Fred Sandoval
Dec 25, 2016
Freddie Leroy Sandoval, 71, of Terre Du Lac passed away December 25, 2016 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born May 7, 1945 in San Mateo, California. Fred proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion Stewart Hoover Post 23 of Blackfoot, Idaho. Fred was...
