Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri

Ralph Serini

Ralph Serini

Dec 6, 2016

            Ralph Serini, 77, of Desloge, passed away December 6, 2016 at Mercy Jefferson in Festus. He was born May 8, 1939, in Mitchell, to the late Clyde and Edna (Rickard) Serini. He was a member of the Cantwell Baptist Church, Leadwood Masonic Lodge, and St. Francois County Antique Tractor Club.  

            He was preceded in death by his parents; three...

Iris V. Brown

Iris V. Brown

Dec 4, 2016

Iris Vail Brown, 88, of Terre Du Lac passed away December 4, 2016 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born September 2, 1928 in St. Louis to the late Carroll and Bernice (Johnson) Vail.

She grew up attending Prince of Peace Episcopal Church in St. Louis. She was an alumnus of Riverview Gardens High School and Missouri Valley...

Betty "Sue" Lashley

Betty "Sue" Lashley

Dec 4, 2016

            Betty “Sue” Lashley, 85, of Leadwood, passed away December 4, 2016 at NHC in Desloge. She was born May 26, 1931, in St. Louis, to the late William Richard Hall and Desta E. (Romine) Forshee. Sue was a member of Eastside Church of God, and enjoyed crocheting, canning, and volunteering at the church’s food pantry.

             She was preceded in...

Jenny Barlow

Jenny Barlow

Dec 3, 2016

Virginia Rosa (Hasty) Barlow, 77, of Bonne Terre passed away December 3, 2016 at National Health Care in Desloge. She was born December 14, 1938 in Waterloo, IL to the late Attison Benjamin and Rosa Zoranda (Baker) Hasty.  She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Clyde and Clark, a sister, Pearl and a son in law, Tim Smith.

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Boby Lewis

Boby Lewis

Dec 1, 2016

            Boby Lewis, 70, of Leadwood, passed away December 1, 2016, at Phelps County Medical Center in Rolla. He was born November 6, 1946, in Leadwood, to the late Benjamin and Maude Marie (England) Lewis.  

            He was preceded in death by his parents; two children, Linda Diane Lewis and Lindell DeWayne Lewis; three sisters, Annette and Dorette Lewis, Gracie Alene...

Ruth Mae Thompson

Ruth Mae Thompson

Nov 30, 2016

            Ruth Thompson, 94, of Harrisburg, NC, formerly Desloge, passed away November 30, 2016. She was born April 20, 1922, in Fremont, to the late William and Bertha (McBay) White. Ruth was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church in Park Hills.

             She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Thompson; and two siblings, Elmer White and Virginia...

Michael Wayne Fischbeck

Michael Wayne Fischbeck

Nov 29, 2016

Mr. Michael Wayne Fischbeck passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 29, 2016, at Parkland Health Center, in Farmington, at the age of 54 years, 1 month & 23 days. Michael was born Dec. 6, 1961, in Bonne Terre, and was the son of Bonnie L. 'Underwood' Fischbeck and the late Earl LeRoy Fischbeck (dec'd 1996). Also preceding in death were: grandparents,...

William Inman

William Inman

Nov 27, 2016

William “Bill” Dean Inman, 69, of Bismarck, passed away November 27, 2016, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Rhonda (Byington) Inman and his mother- and father-in-law, Claude and May (Laramore) Buckley.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sharon Inman; three sons, Brent (Tammy) Inman of Troy,...

Sue Kastner

Sue Kastner

Nov 26, 2016

Susan Mae Louise Kastner, 44, of Bonne Terre passed away November 26, 2016 at her residence. She was born July 26, 1972 to the late Robert and Ruth (Davis) Kastner.  She was preceded in death by a brother, David Kastner; two brothers in law, Larry Politte and Steven Mesey.

Sue was employed with the Ardagh Group in Pevely and was...

Leon O. Mcanally

Leon O. Mcanally

Nov 21, 2016

Leon O. McAnally, age 93, of Terre Du Lac entered into rest with our loving God on November 21, 2016 at his granddaughter’s home in Farmington.  He was born March 6, 1923 in De Soto, MO to the late Ferman and Ova (Rider) McAnally.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline (Sparks) McAnally;...

Carrol "Shorty" Parks

Carrol "Shorty" Parks

Nov 20, 2016

Carrol “Shorty” Parks passed away November 20, 2016 at his residence at the age of 82. He was born in St. Louis County, Missouri on May 11, 1934, to the late William and Wilma (Larrison) Parks.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley (Gower) Parks; brothers, Hank, Benjamin and twin brother Harrol Parks; and sister-in-law, Dorthea “Dot”...

Shelby E. Ayers

Shelby E. Ayers

Nov 19, 2016

Mr. Shelby Edward Ayers passed away late Saturday morning, November 19, 2016, at his Farmington residence at the age of 96 years, 8 months & 8 days. Shelby was born on March 11, 1920, in Farmington, and was the son of Julius Ayers and Anna Mae 'Alexander' Ayers. Also preceding in death were: his wife, Frances Nadine 'Johnson' Ayers (2009);...

Edna Sitton

Edna Sitton

Nov 19, 2016

Edna Sitton, 92, of Leadwood passed away November 19, 2016 at Country Meadows Nursing Home.  She was born February 2, 1924 in Wortham to the late Howard and Laura (Means) Jarvis.  Preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly Ruth Compton and four brothers, Eugene, Charles, Ralph, and Manuel Jarvis.

Edna was a member of the Leadwood First Church of God. ...

Charles Serini

Charles Serini

Nov 18, 2016

            Charles Serini, 75, of Steedman, formerly of Desloge, passed away November 18, 2016 at his residence. He was born on August 20, 1941 in Frankclay to the late Clyde and Edna (Rickard) Serini. Charles was a member of Cantwell Baptist Church, Carpenters Local Union #1795 and Masonic Lodge #598.  

            In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

Faye L. Snead

Faye L. Snead

Nov 15, 2016

            Faye Snead, 95, of Park Hills, passed away, November 15, 2016, at Southbrook Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born November 18, 1920, in Braymer, to the late Walter V. and Mattie (Macey) Davis. Faye was a member of the Open Arms Full Gospel Church.

             She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward Lee Snead; granddaughter, Lisa McMillan;...

Dannie Heady

Dannie Heady

Nov 14, 2016

Dannie Heady, 68, of Bonne Terre, passed away November 14, 2016 at Parkland Health Center North, surrounded by his family.  He was born April 20, 1948, in St. Louis, to the late Willis “Bud” and Sadie (Heob) Heady. Dannie was a race car fanatic, his passion was building quality racing engines and he was also an avid dirt car racer.  ...

William Mathue Whitaker, Jr.

William Mathue Whitaker, Jr.

Nov 14, 2016

William “Willie” Whitaker, Jr. age 70, of Iron Mountain Lake passed away Monday, November 14, 2016 at his residence. He was born May 20, 1946 to the late William Mathue Whitaker, Sr. and Melba (Butts) Whitaker in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Willie proudly served his country in the United States Army and enjoyed classic cars, hunting, and fishing.

 

In addition...

Mary Emma Webb

Mary Emma Webb

Nov 12, 2016

Mary Emma Webb, 75, of Bonne Terre passed away November 12, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her family.  She was born September 1, 1941 to the late Sheridan and Pearl (Cash) Dalton. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Charles Dalton and sister, Betty Sutton. Mary was a faithful member of the Victory Worship Center where she...

Franklyn Robinson

Franklyn Robinson

Nov 11, 2016

Franklyn Dean Robinson, 82, of Frankclay, died peacefully in the early hours of Veterans Day 2016, as a result of his long battle with COPD. He was lovingly attended to by family in his home at the time of his passing.

 

Mr. Robinson was born in Frankclay, on October 9, 1934, to the late Mr. Cecil Robinson and the...

Robert Theodore Henderson

Robert Theodore Henderson

Nov 10, 2016

            Robert Henderson, 83, of Park Hills, passed away November 10, 2016, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 17, 1932, to the late John Robert and Stella (Briley) Henderson. Robert was a Korean War Veteran and a member of the Leadington VFW.

             He is preceded in death by his parents; spouse, Iris (Wisdom) Henderson; one...