Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Jack D. Cade
Nov 14, 2015
Mr. Jackie Dean "Jack" Cade, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015, in Farmington, at the age of 77 years, 4 months & 13 days. Jack was born on July 1, 1938, in Bertrand, MO., & was the son of George E. Cade & Pauline 'Richardson' Cade.
Jack was a US ARMY 'Special Forces' Green Beret/Airborne Veteran of the VietNam War,...
Jack Hahn
Nov 14, 2015
Aven Jackson "Jack" Hahn, III, entered Heaven Saturday, November 14, 2015, at his home in Doe Run because of his early acceptance to Jesus Christ as his savior.
He was the eldest son, born October 2, 1975, to the late Aven Jackson (A.J.) Hahn, Jr., and Katie Smith Hahn. He is also survived by his brother, Stephen Hahn, his faithful...
John H. Hardesty
Nov 13, 2015
Mr. John H. Hardesty passed away Nov. 13, 2015, in West Columbia, Texas, at the age of 82 years, 5 months & 7 days. John was born June 6, 1933, in Irondale, Missouri, and was the son of Ellis Howard Hardesty and Nellie May 'Merrill' Hardesty. Also preceding were: his wife, Reathel June 'Mahurin' Hardesty (Aug. 12, 2011); granddaughter, Misty...
Ed Gibson
Nov 12, 2015
Ed Gibson, 76, of Desloge, passed away November 12, 2015 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born December 12, 1938, in Elvins, to the late Monte Gentry and Beatrice (Smith) Gibson. Ed retired from Chrysler and was a member of The Gospel Light Freewill Baptist Church, and UAW Local #136. He was...
Benjamin Paul Gainer
Nov 12, 2015
God saw that you were getting weary so He did what He thought best, He came and stood beside you and whispered "Come and rest."
On Thursday, November 12, 2015, Benjamin Paul Gainer, age 57, fell asleep in the arms of the Lord. Ben was born in Bonne Terre, MO., on March 18, 1958. Ben was preceded in death by...
Dorothy M. Smith
Nov 8, 2015
Mrs. Dorothy M. 'Thomas' Smith passed away Sunday evening, November 8, 2015, at the Jefferson Mercy Hospital in Festus, Missouri, at the age of 87 years, 7 months & 25 days. Dorothy was born on March 13, 1928, in Esther, Missouri, and was the daughter of Harry R. Thomas & Selma Marie 'Meyer' Thomas. Also preceding-in-death were : her husband,...
Gerald "Jerry" Hale
Nov 8, 2015
Jerry Hale, 75, of Leadwood, passed away November 8, 2015, surrounded by loved ones at his home. He was born February 7, 1940, in Eminence, to the late Frank Hale and Pauline (French) Crabdree. Jerry was a member of the Frankclay Church of the Nazarene. He served his country in The United States Air Force. Jerry is survived by daughter,...
Janet Kitchell
Nov 8, 2015
Janet Kitchell, age 72, of Park Hills passed away November 8, 2015 at National Health Care in Desloge. She was born May 1, 1943 in Desloge to the late Howard and Wilma (Sebastian) Stokes. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lindell Kitchell; one granddaughter, April Kitchell; two brothers, Larry Stokes and Ronnie Stokes. Janet was a...
Elsie M Zellner
Nov 7, 2015
Elsie M. Zellner, age 90, passed away Saturday November 7, 2015 at St. Joe Manor. She was born September 27, 1925 in Hazelton, Pennsylvania to the late Edward and Beatrice (Anthony) McAlarney. She was a member of the St. Anne Catholic Church. Elsie is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edmond Zellner and a son, Edmond A. Zellner; sister,...
Margaret Prier
Nov 7, 2015
Margaret Prier, 71, of Leadwood, passed away at Country Meadows Nursing home in Park Hills, November 7, 2015. She was born April 21, 1944 in Frankclay. She was a retired nurse who worked in the healthcare field for over 30 years, and taking care of others, gave her great joy. Margaret was an avid crafter, she loved writing poems, and...
Fred H. Smith
Nov 6, 2015
Mr. Frederick H. Smith, of Farmington, passed away Friday afternoon, November 6, 2015, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, in St. Louis County, MO., at the age of 83 years, 1 month & 18 days. Fred was born on September 18, 1932, in University City, MO., & was the son of Stanley F. Smith and Alma M. 'Reinhardt' Smith. Also preceding-in-death was...
James Ray Steinmetz
Nov 5, 2015
Jimmy Steinmetz, 51, of Desloge, passed away November 5, 2015. He was born on March 7, 1964 in Bonne Terre to the late Harold Paul and Naomi Ruth (Ames) Steinmetz. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister-in-law Debbie Steinmetz. Jimmy was a carpenter and loved his family. He was an avid Nascar fan and...
Jeffery Peterson
Nov 5, 2015
Jeffery Peterson, 54, of Bismarck, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015 as a result of a car accident. He volunteered at the local food pantries, was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, and served his country in The United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his father, Jim Peterson. Jeffery is survived by his mother, Sandra (Talley) Melter...
Randolph Bradley
Nov 4, 2015
Randy Bradley, 77, of Leadwood, passed away November 4, 2015, at his residence. He was born April 30, 1938 in Leadwood, to the late Damon and Ruby (Brannam) Bradley. Randy was a member of IUOE Local 513. He was preceded in death by parents; and one brother, Reggie Bradley. Randy is survived by four children, Randy Bradley, Rhonda Peacock, Rina...
Marilyn Rosalie Bannister
Nov 2, 2015
Marilyn Bannister, 75, of Desloge, passed away November 2, 2015 at Southbrook Nursing Facility in Farmington. She was born October 15, 1940, in Ste. Genevieve County, to the late Bradford and Hilda (Thurman) Yawberry. Marilyn was a member of Parkview Freewill Baptist Church, Beta Sigma Phi for 40 years and previous City Clerk for the City of Desloge. She held...
Larry Gould, Sr.
Nov 1, 2015
Larry Gould, Sr., 67, of Park Hills, passed away November 1, 2015 at Jefferson Mercy in Festus. He was born November 23, 1947, to the late Harry Linnenbom and Patricia (Hammond) Grogan. Larry graduated from Valle Catholic High School and served his country in The United States Air Force. He was a previous member of Flat River Volunteer Fire Department,...
Emma Freeman
Oct 29, 2015
Emma Freeman, 88, of Park Hills, passed away October 29, 2015 at her daughters' home in Fredericktown. She was born October 10, 1927 to the late Lacey Lee and Lula May (Butler) Brewer of Poplar Bluff. On May 2, 1946 she was united in marriage to Leslie Evert Freeman, whom precedes her in death. She was a house wife and...
Judy Mayo
Oct 29, 2015
Judy Mayo, 74, of Ironton, passed away October 29, 2015 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington, surrounded by her family. She was born January 22, 1941, in Ironton, to the late Carson Otto and Agnes Pauline (Queen) Smith. Judith was employed at First Bank in Bismarck for over 27 years, retiring as Branch Manager. She gave art lessons and was...
Karen Mendenhall
Oct 29, 2015
Karen Lynne Mendenhall, 54 of Potosi passed away October 29, 2015 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. She was born on August 06, 1961 in Jasper, Tennessee to the late Robert Joseph and Laura Alice (Tant) AuBuchon. Karen was an EMT employed with Washington County Ambulance District for the last 4 years and prior to that she was a pharmacy technician with...
Irene Loretta Thurman
Oct 28, 2015
Irene Thurman, 90, of Bonne Terre, passed away October 28, 2015, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. She was born August 27, 1925, in St. Louis, to the late John and Elizabeth (Conway) Woodruff. Irene was a member of the Centenary Methodist Church in Bonne Terre and a longtime supporter of New Beginnings Greif and Loss Support Group. She...
