Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Gary L. Porterfield
Oct 18, 2014
Gary Lee Porterfield , 73, of Bonne Terre passed away October 18, 2014 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. He was born January 4, 1941 in Poplar Bluff to the late Albert Lee and Laura (Howard) Porterfield. Gary was employed with Union Pacific Railroad for 42 years. He retired as the chief clerk of the Desoto Shop. He was a faithful member...
Robert R. Golaszewski
Oct 15, 2014
Robert Raymond Golaszewski, 64, of Bonne Terre passed away October 15, 2014 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. He was born August 16, 1950 in East St. Louis to the late Tony and Gisella (Wilfinger) Golaszewski. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He later retired from Southwestern Bell after 32 years. Robert is survived by his wife,...
William David Feezor, Sr.
Oct 14, 2014
Mr. William David Feezor, Sr., passed away Tuesday evening, October 14, 2014, in Farmington, at the age of 77 years, 11 months & 7 days. William was born on November 7, 1936, in Farmington, and was the son of William Oscar "Jack" Feezor and Ruby 'Laws' Feezor.
William was a US ARMY Veteran, a Dairy Farmer and a retired...
Hilda E. Ketcherside
Oct 10, 2014
Mrs. Hilda E. 'Lewis' Ketcherside, passed away Friday, Oct. 10, 2014, in Farmington, at the age of 90 years, 4 months & 13 days. Hilda was born May 27, 1924, in Iron County, MO., and was the daughter of Luther Lewis and Pearl 'Warren' Lewis. Also preceding-in-death were: a son, Earl Ketcherside; 2 sisters - Macy Skaggs & Hazel Helvey;...
Deborah E. Briley
Oct 9, 2014
Deborah Elaine (Boyster) Briley, 58, of Leadwood passed away October 9, 2014. She was born July 13, 1956 in St. Louis. Deborah loved and cared for her animals dearly. She is survived by her husband, Roger Briley of Leadwood; three children, Christopher Briley of Farmington, Donna Seward (Donald Britton) of Leadwood, Margaret (Dave) Cunningham of Bismarck; four grandchildren; brother, Leslie...
Bill J. Davis
Oct 9, 2014
Bill J. Davis, 87, Farmington passed away October 9, 2014 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born August 25, 1927 in Calp, Arkansas. Bill was a member of the National Electrical Contractors Association, the Hopewell Masonic Lodge #239 in Lesterville, and was also a Rotarian for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion William...
Virginia Laverne Wells
Oct 8, 2014
Virginia Wells of Irondale, passed away October 8, 2014 at Washington Medical Center in Potosi. She was born October 4, 1939 in Greenville, to the late Elmer and Goldie (Clark) Mosier. Virginia was a loving mother, wife and enjoyed going to yard sales. She is preceded in death by two sons, Randy Wells, and Steven Wells; two brothers, John Mosier...
Henrietta Elsie Bahr
Oct 8, 2014
Henrietta Bahr, 94, of St. Louis, left her beloved family to be with the angels, October 8, 2014. She was born October 6, 1920 in St. Louis, to the late George and Elsie Juenger. Henrietta was a member of the St. Louis Bell Club and Gateway Senior Citizen. She was a loving wife to husband, Alfred O. Bahr; a dear...
Dell Marler
Oct 8, 2014
Dell Wayne Marler, 53, of Bonne Terre passed away October 8, 2014. He was born October 19, 1960 in Flat River to the late Earl Linn and Rose Mary (Hall) Marler. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Viola Ellis and Tina Marler. Dell is survived by two brothers, Robert Marler and wife Barbarasue of Bonne Terre, Earl...
Chester Dewayne Lawson
Oct 7, 2014
Bo Lawson, 63 of Desloge, formerly of Leadwood, passed away October 7, 2014 at Mercy Jefferson in Crystal City. He was born August 28, 1951 to the late Lindell Gerald and Melba (Mayberry) Lawson. Bo was a longtime member of Leadwood Fire Department. He is preceded in death by parents; and one brother, Edward Lawson. Bo is survived by one...
Kenneth Merrill Chapman
Oct 5, 2014
Mr. Kenneth Merrill Chapman passed away Sunday morning, October 5, 2014, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, in St. Louis County, Missouri, at the age of 66 years, 8 months & 18 days. Ken was born on January 17, 1948, in Kennett, Missouri, and was the son of Drexel Chapman and Dorothy O. 'Hardin' Chapman.
Ken was a member of Farmington ELKS...
Dennis R. Cochran
Oct 5, 2014
Mr. Dennis R. Cochran passed away early Sunday morning, October 5, 2014, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, in Farmington, at the age of 64 years, 11 months & 1 day. Dennis was born on November 4, 1949, in St. Louis, MO., & was the son of Louis Cochran (dec'd 1994), and Leota 'Ebrecht' Cochran (dec'd 1979). Also preceding-in-death...
Patrick Marberry
Oct 1, 2014
Patrick Marberry, 61, of Desloge, passed away October 1, 2014 at NHC Healthcare. He was born December 20, 1952 to the late Alvin and Lillian (Blanc) Marberry. Patrick was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Farmington. Patrick is survived by his wife, Brenda Kay (Brown) Marberry; three children, Kimberly (Tim) Perry, Michelle French, and Gregory (Lisa) French;...
Cindy (Roux) Smith
Oct 1, 2014
Cynthia Marie (Roux) Smith, 59, of Sullivan passed away October 1, 2014 at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. She was born August 8, 1955 in Bonne Terre. Cindy was a very loving mother, who lived for her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Clinton Roux; brother, Randall Roux and sister, Betty Jean Roux. Cindy is survived...
Barbara San Soucie
Sep 30, 2014
Barbara San Soucie, 94, of Desloge, formerly of DeSoto, passed away September 30, 2014 at NHC Health Care in Desloge. She was born February 24, 1920 in Leopold, to the late John and Mary (Nieber) Raiden. Barbara was a member of the Beacon Baptist Church of DeSoto and she enjoyed, attending church, and going to Branson to see her favorite...
Jerry Ray Reed
Sep 28, 2014
Jerry Reed, 66, of Desloge, passed away September 28, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 13, 1948 in Ironton, to the late Luther Thomas and Ressie (Crocker) Reed. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge and Teamsters Union Local #618. Jerry enjoyed cars shows, westerns, but most of all, loved spending time...
Sally Boyer
Sep 23, 2014
Sally Irene Boyer, 68, of Terre Du Lac passed away September 23, 2014 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born December 6, 1945 in Frankclay to the late James Lawson and Lola (Lawson) Douglas. Sally was employed with Trimfoot for 30 years and the State Hospital for 9 years. Sally is survived by her companion Donald Huffman...
Lester "Zeke" A. Chamberlain, Jr.
Sep 20, 2014
Mr. Lester A. "Zeke" Chamberlain, Jr., passed away Saturday, September 20, 2014, in Bonne Terre, at the age of 64 years, 1 month & 2 days. Zeke was born on August 18, 1950, in Bonne Terre, and was the son of Wanda Pauline (O'Farrell) Chamberlain and the late Lester Amos Chamberlain, Sr. (dec'd 2007). Also preceding-in-death were: a sister-in-law, Melanie...
Junior "Leroy" Kent
Sep 19, 2014
Junior "Leroy" Kent, 69, of Lake Timberline passed away September 19, 2014. He was born April 28, 1945 in Hermann, MO to the late Ira and Martha (Mayberry) Kent. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Willa Jean Kent; four sisters, Wilma, Betty, Shirley and Ruth. Leroy is survived by his loving companion, Sandy Sansoucie; two children, Tammy...
Julie L. Skaggs
Sep 19, 2014
Julie Louise Skaggs, 49, of Bonne Terre passed away September 19, 2014. She was born September 7, 1965 in Festus. She was a member of Happy Grove Church of God. Julie is survived by her husband, D'wayne Skaggs; two daughters, Ashley Skaggs and Meagan Skaggs; grandson, Bryson Ely; parents, Noel and Judith (Byington) Price; two sisters, Connie Houston and Elizabeth...
