Obituaries

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

Ernestine Skiles

Ernestine Skiles

Oct 8, 2015

Ernestine Skiles, 88, of Bonne Terre passed away October 8, 2015 at St. Joe Manor. She was born June 24, 1927 in Lebanon, TN. She was a member of the Leadbelt United Pentecostal Church in Bonne Terre. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron and Fanny (Sullins) Denney; husband, Jewell Lee Skiles; three brothers and four sisters. Ernestine...

Virgil Sansoucie

Virgil Sansoucie

Oct 8, 2015

Virgil "Dean" Sansoucie, 35, of Bonne Terre passed away October 8, 2015. He was born April 11, 1980 in Farmington. He was a talented tattoo artist and loved drawing for his children. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Sansoucie, Sr. Virgil is survived by his mother, Loretta Emily and step-father, Mario Diaz; seven children, Brandon Gill, Selina...

Mike Hilker

Mike Hilker

Oct 7, 2015

Mike Hilker, 68, of Ste. Genevieve, passed away October 7, 2015 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born January 10, 1947, in St. Louis to the late Leonard W. and Willie F. (Bryant) Hilker. Mike was a member of the Farmington Elks Lodge #1765 and Ozark Bass Fishing Club. Mike truly loved his fishing past time. He was preceded...

Judy Lynn Hedrick

Judy Lynn Hedrick

Oct 5, 2015

Judy Lynn Hedrick, 55, of Bonne Terre passed away October 5, 2015. She was born September 1, 1960 in St. Louis to the late Joseph L. and Verna Faye (Rawson) Naused. Also preceding her in death was her sister, Mildred Ann Naused and brother, William House. Judy loved being a truck driver and enjoyed fishing. Judy is survived by her...

Jonathan Linn Scott

Jonathan Linn Scott

Oct 4, 2015

Jonathan Scott, 26, of Desloge, passed away October 4, 2015. He was born October 2, 1989 in Farmington, to Bruce Scott and Sherri (Eaton) Johnson. Jonathan attended Mineral Area College Truck Driving School, and he was affiliated with 18 Wheels Motorcycle Association. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Donald and Linda Scott; and his grandpa, Dallas Donald Eaton,...

Frank "Bugsy" Henson

Frank "Bugsy" Henson

Oct 4, 2015

Frank Eugene "Bugsy" Henson passed away late Sunday afternoon, October 4, 2015, at St. John's Mercy Hospital, in St. Louis, MO., at the age of 71 years, 10 months & 11 days. Frank was born on November 23, 1943, in Caruthersville, MO., and was preceded-in-death by: his wife, Bonnie Kay 'Chatman' Henson (May 31, 2015); a son, Frank Henson (Dec....

Mary Ann Redmond

Mary Ann Redmond

Oct 3, 2015

Mary Ann (nee Wood) Redmond of Park Hills, MO died on October 3, 2015. She was born September 4, 1936 in Bonne Terre, MO to Herbert V. and Gladys A. (nee McCauley) Wood. Mary worked as a registered nurse in area hospitals and nursing homes for over 40 years. Mary is survived by her children, Barbara Trokey of O'Fallon, MO;...

Richard Moore

Richard Moore

Oct 1, 2015

Richard Moore, 61, of Bonne Terre passed away October 1, 2015 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was born February 21, 1954 in Bonne Terre to the late Marvin and Ruth (Cheeseborough) Moore. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister in infancy, Lisa Marie, one son in infancy, Brian David Moore. Richard was lifelong expert gunsmith, he was owner...

Charles E. Chapman, Jr.

Charles E. Chapman, Jr.

Oct 1, 2015

Mr. Charles E. Chapman, Jr., passed away at his Libertyville residence on Thursday evening, October 1, 2015, at the age of 83 years, 8 months & 13 days. Charles was born on January 18, 1932, in St. Louis, MO., & was the son of Charles E. Chapman, Sr., & Mahala Ann 'Burch' Chapman. Also preceding-in-death were 2 sisters: Hilda I....

Jack Johnson

Jack Johnson

Sep 30, 2015

Jack Johnson, 74, of Desloge, formerly of Esther, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015. He was born Friday, June 27, 1941 in Esther to the late William and Maude (Williams) Johnson. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by son, Jackie Johnson; brothers, Joe, Jim, Gene, Lee, Bill, and Charles; and sisters, Mary and Pauline. Jack is...

Phil Miller

Phil Miller

Sep 29, 2015

Phillip Ray Miller, 65, of Desloge passed away September 29, 2015 at Parkland Health Center Weber Road. He was born July 24, 1950 in Bonne Terre to the late Ellis M. and Katie M. (Skaggs) Miller. Also preceding him in death was his brother, Jack Miller and sister, Norma Wallace. Phil always enjoyed cars and loved drag racing. Phil is...

Mary Ann Buckman

Mary Ann Buckman

Sep 28, 2015

Mary Ann Buckman passed away September 28, 2015. She was born August 13, 1941 in East St. Louis. The family will welcome friends, Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 12:00 PM at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge. The memorial service will begin at 1:00 PM. Memorials may be directed to Goose Creek Fire Department, 9103 Beach Dr. French...

Smokey Jackson

Smokey Jackson

Sep 28, 2015

Smokey Jackson, 61, of Farmington, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015 at Parkland Hospital. He was born Tuesday, August 20, 1954 in Memphis, TN. He adored his grandchildren and loved music. He was known to be quite the character and everyone loved Smokey. He was a member of the Flat River Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by...

Eileen David

Eileen David

Sep 26, 2015

Eileen David, 94, passed away September 26, 2015, at Community Manor in Farmington. She was born November 11, 1920, in Farmington to the late Lewis and Hatti (McCormack) Yeager. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John A. David (1990); one son, Kennie David; two great-granddaughters in infancy, Marissa David and Lucy Miller; six siblings, Forrest in...

Helen Marie Overstreet

Helen Marie Overstreet

Sep 26, 2015

Helen Overstreet, 53, of Bismarck, passed away September 26, 2015. She was born March 6, 1962 in Bonne Terre. Helen truly enjoyed spending her time with her grandkids. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Counts and Ruthie (Cox) Watson. Helen is survived by her loving husband, Jerry Wayne Overstreet, Sr.; children, Michael (Sara) Overstreet, Robert (Jessica) Overstreet,...

Ronald Lee Whittier

Ronald Lee Whittier

Sep 24, 2015

Ronald Lee Whittier, 72, of Bonne Terre passed away September 24, 2015 at St. Joe Manor. He was born July 20, 1943 in Flat River. Ron retired from the North County School District after 32 years in education. He began his career as a teacher at the Bonne Terre High School. He also enjoyed officiating football and basketball games and...

Eleanor Louise Rothrock

Eleanor Louise Rothrock

Sep 21, 2015

Eleanor Louise Rothrock, 93, of Grovetown, GA, formerly of Bonne Terre passed away September 21, 2015 in Martinez, GA. She was born April 30, 1922 in Kane, IL to the late Will and Alfreda (Reed) Dunham. Louise was also preceded in death by her husband, Davey L. Rothrock. Louise is survived by her daughter, Judy Dow and husband James; grandson,...

Mabel Louise Young

Mabel Louise Young

Sep 21, 2015

Mabel Young, 85, of Irondale, passed away September 21, 2015 at Country Meadows in Park Hills. She was born June 30, 1930, in Irondale, to the late Simon Lee and Ruby (Hardesty) Crump. Mabel was a member of the Irondale Baptist Church for 73 years, and taught Sunday School for 37. Mabel was a loving and selfless woman, who devoted...

Harry Joseph Yurchak

Harry Joseph Yurchak

Sep 20, 2015

Harry Joseph Yurchak, 62, of High Ridge passed away September 20, 2015 at his residence. He was born August 29, 1953 in St. Louis. Harry was a member of the Boy Scouts of American and the Missouri Department of Conservation. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Leona (Timko) Yurchak; two sisters, Mary Ann Yurchak and Barbara...

Julia "Nan" Hensley

Julia "Nan" Hensley

Sep 20, 2015

Mrs. Julia "Nan" Hensley passed away Sunday night, September 20, 2015, at Farmington Presbyterian Manor at the age of 84 years, 2 months & 12 days. Julia was born on July 8, 1931, in St. Louis, Missouri, and was the daughter of George Everett Hurley and Mary Lillie 'Holt' Hurley Baker. Also preceding-in-death were: a sister, George Ann Taylor; one...