Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Alberta Mae Bannister
Jul 7, 2015
Mrs. Alberta Mae 'Thomasson' Bannister passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at her residence at the age of 95 years, 5 months & 16 days. Alberta was the daughter of Carl & Ada Thomasson & was born Jan. 21, 1920, in Bonne Terre, MO., & was preceded in death by her husband, Earl A. Bannister on April 7, 2003; a...
Clifford Eugene Ferguson
Jul 6, 2015
Clifford Ferguson, 64, of Park Hills, passed away July 6, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born March 11, 1951 in St. Louis, to Thomas Ferguson, whom he was preceded by, and Helen (Reed) Ferguson. Clifford is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl Lynn (Harrison) Ferguson; mother, Helen Ferguson; six children, Andrea Ferguson and fiancé...
Margaret Z. Bailey
Jul 6, 2015
Mrs. Margaret Zona 'Stevens' Bailey went to be with her Lord & Savior whom she loved and served and shared the gospel with anyone she came in contact. A stranger to her was just a friend she hadn't met. Margaret passed away July 6, 2015, at the Westwood Hills Health Center, in Poplar Bluff, at the age of 88. She...
Joseph E. Mcclaskey
Jul 4, 2015
Mr. Joseph E. McClaskey passed away at his Farmington residence on Saturday evening, July 4, 2015, at the age of 76 years, 10 months & 9 days. Joe was born on August 25, 1938, in Deep River, Iowa, and was the son of Homer D. McClaskey and Mary E. 'Johnson' McClaskey. Also preceding in death were: his wife, Betty (Murphy)...
Nathaniel Zane Sheridan
Jul 3, 2015
Nathaniel Sheridan, 28, of DeSoto, passed away July 3, 2015. He was born July 11, 1986 in Jacksonville, Arkansas and a member of the United Memorial Methodist Church in Farmington. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leo Haenftling, Paul Lavon Sheridan, Kathryn Sheridan Mueller, and Gene Mueller. Nathaniel is survived by his parents, Leon and Darlene (Haenftling) Sheridan;...
Ruth Barton White
Jul 3, 2015
Ruth (Baker) Barton White, 92 of Terre Du Lac passed away July 3, 2015 at her residence. She was born October 15, 1922 in Lesterville to the late James G and Sarah (Parks) Baker. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carter W. Barton, seven brothers and four sisters. Ruth was a member of the Parkland Chapel in...
Richard Shy
Jul 3, 2015
Richard Lee "Rich" Shy, beloved husband and father, grandfather to Ian, Alyssa, and Mikayla, dear brother, brother in law, uncle, and loyal friend. Special thanks to Tina the RN. A private celebration of life was previously held.
Dennis E. Dickens
Jul 2, 2015
Dennis E. Dickens, 58, of Bonne Terre passed away July 2, 2015. He was born May 15, 1957 in St. Louis to the late Norman and Lucille (Meyers) Dickens. Also preceding him in death was his daughter, Sherry Marie Dickens. Dennis enjoyed adventure, children and being outdoors. Dennis is survived by his wife, Susan (Bates) Dickens; son, Dan Dickens; two...
Emmett Hampton Wampler
Jul 1, 2015
Mr. Emmett Hampton Wampler passed away late Wednesday morning, July 1, 2015, at his Farmington residence at the age of 90 years and 25 days. Emmett was born June 6, 1925, in Flat River & was the son of Otto Wampler & Polly 'Hampton' Wampler. Also preceding-in-death were: 8 brothers & sisters - Rollan, Nolan, Alvah, Jacob, Jessie, Mabrey, Elenora...
Tyman Barbey
Jun 29, 2015
Tyman Wayne Barbey, 64, of Bonne Terre passed away June 29, 2015 at his residence. He was born October 23, 1950 in St. Louis. Tyman was an ordained pastor for the Southern Baptist Convention and filled pulpits for several area churches in the Parkland. He also drove a bus for Central School for 9 years and liked to ride his...
Nancy Jo Mcmullin
Jun 29, 2015
Nancy Jo McMullin, 82, formerly of Leadwood, passed June 29, 2015 in Des Peres. She was born November 19, 1932. She was a long-time resident of West St. Louis County. After graduation from Flat River Junior College and teaching, she worked in numerous capacities for the United Methodist Church, as District Superintendent Secretary, Secretary to the Bishop of Missouri, and...
Richard Harry Slater
Jun 27, 2015
Rev. Richard Harry Slater, 89, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 27, 2015, following a stroke suffered in May. He was born on July 17, 1925 in Coesse, Indiana to Harry and Estella Slater. Following his graduation from high school in 1943, he enlisted in the Naval Air Force in where he...
Hattie Hulsey
Jun 24, 2015
Hattie Hulsey, 81, of Desloge, passed away, June 24, 2015 at St. Claire Hospital in Fenton. She was born November 3, 1933, to the late Ernest E. and Lillie (Carter) Rosa. She was a member of the Eastern Star, VFW auxiliary in Arnold, and former member of Ellington Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James...
Bradley Kevin Wilkinson
Jun 23, 2015
Brad Wilkinson, 60, of St. Louis, formerly of Bonne Terre, passed away June 23, 2015, at Christian Hospital Northeast in St. Louis. He was born September 23, 1954 in Bonne Terre to the late Edgar and Juanita (Hughes) Wilkinson. He later served his country in the United States Marines. Brad was a court reporter for several years in 5 different...
Benjamin John Webb
Jun 21, 2015
Benjamin John Webb of Farmington passed away June 21, 2015 at his home, at the age of 38. He was born April 10, 1977 in Farmington. Ben graduated from Central High School in 1996. He was a member of the Park Hills Church of the Nazarene. He worked for the Local Labor Union 916 & 1104, and Kammermann's Pest Control....
Debbie Ann Voyles
Jun 19, 2015
Debbie Ann Voyles, 56, of Farmington passed away June 19, 2015 at Des Peres Hospital. She was born August 22, 1958 to the late Raymond and Betty (Dickerson) DeBlois. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, William Garrett Voyles; sister in law, Shawn DeBlois; Nephew, Chad DeBlois; great-nephew, Chandler DeBlois. Debbie loved being with her family and her...
Betty M. Wells
Jun 17, 2015
Betty Mae Wells, 79, of Bonne Terre passed away June 17, 2015 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born March 7, 1936 in St. Louis to the late Phillip and Edna Scheller. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hiram "Thomas" Wells; son, Tom Wells; daughter, Mary Ann Wells; two son-in-laws, David Long and Larry Drum....
John Paul Highley
Jun 17, 2015
John Highley, 60, of Farmington, passed away June 17, 2015 at Missouri Baptist Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 12, 1954 in Bonne Terre and later served his country in the United States Air Force. He is preceded in death by his father, Leslie Highley, Sr. John is survived by his mother, Wilma Faye (Surina) Highley;...
Virginia "Ginny" Lee Schneider
Jun 16, 2015
Virginia Lee (Meyer) Schneider, aka "Ginny" went to live with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. She was born in Farmington, MO., on Sept. 22, 1925, to Mr. & Mrs. Earl G. Meyer.
Ginny was beloved by her family and friends. Her husband, Richard A. Schneider, who preceded her in his heavenly homecoming, adored her. Their love for...
Orville Kenneth Hampton
Jun 16, 2015
Mr. Orville Kenneth Hampton passed away early Tuesday morning, June 16, 2015, at Southbrook Manor, in Farmington, at the age of 87 years, 2 months & 16 days. Orville was born on March 30, 1928, in Doe Run, and was the son of Harvey Drury Hampton and Mary Elizabeth 'Bainter' Hampton. Also preceding in death were: 2 sisters - Margie...
