Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Richard Jackson, Jr.
May 29, 2016
Richard Jackson, Jr., 31, of Bonne Terre passed away May 29, 2016 at his residence. He was born September 12, 1984 in Farmington. Richard graduated from North County High School and Linn Tech University. He worked for both North County and Farmington School Districts. He was very well liked and a courageous person who lost his battle with cancer after...
Ann L. Edgar
May 26, 2016
Ann L. Edgar passed away late Thursday afternoon, May 26, 2016, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus, at the age of 73 years, 3 months & 2 days. Ann was born on February 24, 1943, in Bonne Terre and was the daughter of Ola L. 'Thurmon' Sinclair Parker and the late Harold G. Sinclair (dec'd 1972).
Ann was a member...
Runa L. Gross
May 22, 2016
Mrs. Runa L. Gross passed away late Sunday night, May 22, 2016, at Ozark Manor, in Fredericktown, MO., at the age of 82 years, 7 months & 6 days. Runa was born October 16, 1933, in Fredericktown, and was the daughter of Oscar Hale and Nola 'Killian' Hale. Also preceding in death was her husband, Clyde J. Gross (1998).
Runa...
James "J.B." Crismon
May 22, 2016
James Bolin “J.B.” Crismon, 92, of Bonne Terre passed away May 22, 2016. He was born October 2, 1923 in Randolph County, Arkansas. J.B. was baptized at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Farmington. He was a member of the Samaritan Masonic Lodge No. 424 of Bonne Terre, the ECMO Shriner’s Club and the Bonne Terre Eagles.
He was preceded...
Ellie Morine Dodorico
May 22, 2016
Ellie Morine Dodorico, age 91, passed away peacefully at her daughters home in Piedmont on May 22, 2016. She was born March 9, 1925 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to the late Harmon and Agnes (Duncan) Middlecamp.
She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph Dodorico Sr.; four brothers, Willis “Cotton” Hurst, Ben Middlecamp, Albert Middlecamp, and J.J. Middlecamp.
Ellie...
Carolyn Sue Moeckel
May 21, 2016
Carolyn Sue Moeckel, age 73, of Terre Du Lac passed away May 21, 2016. She was born March 12, 1943 to the late Howard Ponzar and June (Weber) Ponzar Wagner.
Carolyn was a member of the Harvest Christian Centre.
She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Larry Moeckel; children, Julie (Mark) Kabacinski, Doug (Shari) Moeckel, Jeffrey Moeckel;...
Louis C. Wright
May 17, 2016
Louis C. Wright, 66, of Bonne Terre passed away May 17, 2016 at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis. He was born August 20, 1949 in Bonne Terre.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol (Wright) Seilers; grandparents, John and Dorothy Wright; aunt, Linda Toombs; uncle, John Wright; brother-in-law, Joe Fritsche.
Louis is survived by his daughters, Misty...
Michael Joe Wurst
May 16, 2016
Michael Wurst, 74, of Imperial, passed away May 16, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis. He was born March 27, 1942, in Bonne Terre, to the late Arthur and Willetta “Billie” (LaBrot) Wurst. Michael is survived by his loving Wife, Wanda (Thurman) Wurst.
There will be a graveside service, Thursday, May 19, 2016 at St. Francois Memorial Park,...
Nancy I. Gann
May 14, 2016
Nancy Ivalee Gann, 86, passed away on May 14, 2016. Nancy was born in Bonne Terre on November 29, 1929 to the late Sam and Murril (Calvert) Newcomer. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bonne Terre and worked at Trimfoot Shoe Co. for 41 years. Nancy also worked at Lappe’s Restaurant for many years.
In addition...
Rev. Larry N. Johnson
May 12, 2016
Rev. Larry N. Johnson passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016, at the Baptist Home in Ironton, at the age of 76 years and 2 months. Larry was born March 12, 1940, in East Bonne Terre, Mo., and was the son of Rev. Noel C. Johnson (dec'd 2005) & Esther Ida 'Slowensky' Johnson (dec'd 2004).
Larry graduated from Farmington High School...
Evelyn A. Moak
May 11, 2016
Evelyn A. Moak, 84, of Bonne Terre passed away May 11, 2016. She was born October 12, 1931 in Bonne Terre. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bonne Terre where she was a dedicated nursey worker for 46 years. One of her passions was to be able to bless others with her cooking.
She was preceded...
Linn Henson
May 9, 2016
Robert “Linn” Henson, 64, of Valles Mines passed away May 9, 2016. He was born July 29, 1951 in Bonne Terre. He was a member of the Primrose Baptist Church and retired from the Doe Run Company in Herculaneum.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ewell Henry and Sophie Bell (House) Henson; son-in-law, John Love; four brothers, Forrest,...
Dale A. Meyer, Sr.
May 6, 2016
Mr. Dale A. Meyer, Sr., of Farmington, passed away Friday afternoon, April 6, 2016, at his Farmington residence, at the age of 76 years, 8 months & 28 days. Dale was born Aug. 8, 1939, in St. Louis, and was the son of Anthony Joseph Meyer and Verna Beatrice 'Murray' Meyer.
Dale was a US ARMY Veteran and a member...
Revaughn Wigger
May 5, 2016
Revaughn Wigger, 88, of Bonne Terre passed away May 5, 2016. He was born August 7, 1927 in Bonne Terre. Revaughn was a millwright at Valley Minerals where he retired after 38 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rose (House) Wigger; wife, Alberta Marie Wigger; son, Keith Wigger; grandson, Christopher Wigger; great-granddaughter, Sara Elizabeth Gill;...
Glennon Govero
May 4, 2016
Glen Govero, 55, of Valles Mines, passed away May 4, 2016, at his residence, surrounded by his friends and family. He was born November 4, 1960, in St. Louis, to James Jerome and Patricia Ruth (Patterson) Govero. Glen attended the Gospel Light Freewill Baptist Church of Bonne Terre and was a member of the National Horseshoe Association.
He...
Ruby Hazel Odgers
May 2, 2016
Ruby Odgers, 91, of Farmington, passed away May 2, 2016 at Camelot Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born October 4, 1924 in Farmington, to the late George and Bessie (Shy) Hager. Ruby is a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard Odgers; five brothers, Harley, Robert, Roy,...
Mary Moran
May 2, 2016
Mary Moran, 93, of Bonne Terre, passed away May 2, 2016 at Parkland Health Center. She was born January 7, 1923 in Bonne Terre to the late Patrick H. Moran Sr. and Hilda (Effrein) Moran. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Patrick H. Moran Jr. and a nephew, Bruce Moran.
Mary will be sadly missed by her...
Joe Stone
May 2, 2016
Joseph Lee Stone, 74, of Bonne Terre, passed away May 2, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born December 25, 1941, in St. Louis, to the late William Paul and Virginia (Reagan) Stone. He was a member and Deacon of the First Freewill Baptist Church in Park Hills. Joe was employed by Arizona Game and Fish...
John Nelms Sr.
May 2, 2016
John Nelms Sr., 87, of Herculaneum, passed away May 2, 2016 at Scenic Nursing & Rehab Center. He was born on November 3, 1928 in Globe, Arizona to the late John O. and Irene (House) Nelms.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Coleen Snider; and grandson, Brent Nelms.
John is survived by his wife,...
Norman Parker
May 1, 2016
Norman Parker, 87, of Terre Du Lac passed away May 1, 2016 at his residence. He was born September 29, 1928 in Flat River to the late Charles and Ida (Beatty) Parker. He owned and operated A. Norman Parker CPA for 51 years. Norman served in the Army Reserve. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Elvins...
