Obituaries

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

Chance Cecil Arlt

Chance Cecil Arlt

Jan 8, 2016

            Chance Arlt was welcomed into the Savior’s arms Friday, January 8, 2016 at Parkland Hospital. He was born Friday, January 8, 2016 in Farmington.

            Chance is survived by his parents, Wayne and Mariah (Janis) Arlt; brother, Terry Arlt and sister, Mackenzie Sue Arlt.                      The family will have private services. Arrangements are under the direction of C.Z. Boyer & Son Caldwell...

Joan C. Marler

Joan C. Marler

Jan 7, 2016

Joan C. Marler, 81, of Bonne Terre passed away January 7, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born June 14, 1934 in Bonne Terre to the late Charles Albert Pierce and Hazel Virginia (Bell) Pierce. Also preceding her in death was her loving husband, Thomas Lee Marler and brother, Charles Pierce, Jr. She was a Lifetime...

Donald Joseph House

Donald Joseph House

Jan 5, 2016

            Donald Joseph House, 48, of Tulsa, OK, formerly of Bonne Terre, passed away January 5, 2016. He was born April 15, 1967 in Mississippi County, MO.

Donald is survived by his wife, Brenda (Greenwood) House; parents, Leonard “Bud” and Ruby (Keener) House of Bonne Terre; seven children, Ashley DePew, Merinna Berry and husband Alexander, Donald House, Jr., Isabella Holbert and...

Opal Ratley

Opal Ratley

Jan 5, 2016

Opal V. Ratley, age 98, of Park Hills passed away January 5, 2016 at Presbyterian Manor. She was born November 18, 1917 to the late Robert and Gertrude (Ponder) Weible. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Ratley; brothers, Walda Weible, Billy Weible, and Harold Weible; sisters, Reva Mullins and Willa Weible in infancy.

Opal was...

Betty Crow Griffin

Betty Crow Griffin

Jan 5, 2016

Mrs. Barbara E. "Betty" Crow Griffin passed away Tuesday evening, January 5, 2015, at Parkland Health Center, Farmington, at the age of 93 years and 9 months. Betty was born on April 5, 1922, in Fredericktown, and was the daughter of Edwin Terry Conrad and Barbara Elizabeth 'Magill' Conrad. Also preceding-in-death were : her first husband, Wayman Detring Crow in...

Robert Bernard Skaggs

Robert Bernard Skaggs

Jan 4, 2016

Robert Skaggs, 72, of Farmington, passed away January 4, 2016 at Parkland Hospital in Farmington and baptized into the hope of Christ’s Resurrection. He was born July 13, 1943 in East St. Louis, to the late Paul R. and Alma G. (Stapleton) Skaggs. Bob joined the Army and was a mechanic stationed in Germany during the Vietnam Conflict. He was...

Gerald Lee Gowen

Gerald Lee Gowen

Jan 2, 2016

Gerald Lee Gowen, 58, of Bloomsdale passed away Saturday January 2, 2016 at his residence. He was born August 14, 1957 to the late Alvin Luther and Linda Louise (Douglas) Gowen.

 

            In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by his sister Patricia Martin.

 

            He is survived by his wife, Cindy (Jarvis) Gowen; children Gerald Lee...

Mae Evelyn Howell

Mae Evelyn Howell

Jan 2, 2016

              Mae Evelyn Howell, 76, of Bonne Terre, passed away at Baisch Nursing Home in Desoto on January 2, 2016. She was born August 7, 1939 in Hunter, Missouri to the late Finis and Rosalee (Manlove) Webb.

 

            In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Howell;  son Mark Howell and sister Peggy...

Ruby Delores Campbell

Ruby Delores Campbell

Jan 1, 2016

            Ruby Delores Campbell, 88, of Indianapolis, formerly of Park Hills, peacefully passed away January 1, 2016. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, November 19, 1927 to Samuel T. and Harriett E. (Wiley) Nickelson. Ruby spent most of her life in St. Francois County Missouri.

She is the widow of Donald G. Campbell. They were married 40 years, residing...

Jane L. Eaton

Jane L. Eaton

Dec 31, 2015

Jane L. Eaton, 77, of Desloge passed away December 31, 2015 at National Health Care. She was born to the late Raymond Lee and Golda Mae Sumpter.

Jane was a member of the Desloge United Methodist Church and was the organist there for many years.

Jane is survived by her son, Donald (Dawn) Eaton Jr.; daughter, Melissa (Jeffrey)...

Paula Blackwell

Paula Blackwell

Dec 29, 2015

Paula S. Blackwell (Martin), 64, of Bonne Terre passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on December 29, 2015.  She was born July 21, 1951 to the late Sylvester J “Pete” and Gladine Martin in St. Louis, MO.  Mrs. Blackwell enjoyed a 25 year career as a real estate agent/broker in St. Francois County.  As well as a...

Angie House

Angie House

Dec 29, 2015

Angie House, 49, of Bismarck, passed away December 29, 2015, at St. Luke’s Hospital.  She was born March 31, 1966, in St. Louis. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Junior Oliver.  Angie’s world revolved around her grandchildren.

 

            Angie is survived by her husband of 23 years, Willie House; mother, Delphia Bridgeman and stepfather Clifford Bridgeman; daughters,...

Gary Mcgee

Gary Mcgee

Dec 26, 2015

Gary McGee, 73, of Desloge passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015 at his home. He was born June 17, 1942 in Wortham to the late Orville and Zelda McGee and later served his country in The United States Army.   Gary wrote a book called “Eight Years Under The Mast” about spending 8 years sailing around the world. He loved horse...

Bronce Smith

Bronce Smith

Dec 25, 2015

  Bronce P. Smith, 84, passed away December 25, 2015 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 19, 1931 in Big Hill, Kentucky to the late Richard and Nellie (Powell) Smith.

Bronce served 8 years with the United States Army, while he was stationed in Manheim, Germany he participated in the Berlin Airlift....

Linda M. Rau

Linda M. Rau

Dec 25, 2015

Mrs. Linda M. Rau, of Farmington, passed away December 25, 2015, at her residence at the age of 62 years & 21 days. Linda was born December 4, 1953, in St. Louis, and was the daughter of Don Michaels and Mary Lou 'Boeckelman' Michaels. Also preceding in death was her husband, Gregory A. Rau, Sr.

Linda volunteered at the Norman...

Lucille Gaines

Lucille Gaines

Dec 23, 2015

Mrs. Jesta Lucille 'Wilkerson' Gaines passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 23, 2015, in Waterloo, Illinois, at the age of 98 years, 2 months & 5 days. Lucille was born on October 18, 1917, in Knob Lick, Missouri, and was the daughter of Simeon Charles Wilkerson and Laura Bell 'Hamm' Wilkerson. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Robert "Bob" Henry Gaines (Sept....

Donald L Landolt

Donald L Landolt

Dec 23, 2015

Donald Lee Landolt, 59, of Bonne Terre passed away December 23, 2015. He was born January 6, 1956 in  Bonne Terre  to the late Charles Rae and Patricia (Hawkins) Landolt. Also preceding him in death was his brother Charles “Riche” Landolt and sister Charlene Noffsinger. Donald is survived by three children Eric, Nicole, and Kristen Landolt; seven grandchildren Kai, Christian...

Shirley Lee Barker

Shirley Lee Barker

Dec 22, 2015

Shirley Barker, 75, of Leadwood, passed away December 22, 2015, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born November 9, 1940, in St. Louis, to the late Leo Grady and Mercedes Olive (Hemman) Chaney. Shirley was a devoted Christian for 49 years and is a member of the First Baptist Church in Leadwood.

 

            She is preceded in death...

Jacob L. Hogan

Jacob L. Hogan

Dec 22, 2015

            Jacob Hogan, 17, of Leadwood passed away December 22, 2015.  He was born May 2, 1998 to Mike Hogan and Lisa (Bouse) Dallas.  Jacob was a senior at West County High School and after graduation, was to serve in the military. 

            He is preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Glenda Hogan.      Jacob is survived by his parents,...

Betty "June" Gordon

Betty "June" Gordon

Dec 21, 2015

June Gordon, 82, of Park Hills, passed away December 21, 2015 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born September 5, 1933, in Ste. Genevieve, to the late Charles and Gertie (Cornill) Archambo. June was a member of the Three Rivers Baptist Church, and for twenty years, she was a nursery teacher at the Esther Baptist Church, where...