Obituaries

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

Brian Henry Pigg Stone

Brian Henry Pigg Stone

Aug 16, 2014

Mr. Brian Henry Pigg Stone passed away late Saturday morning, August 16, 2014, at his residence at the age of 50 years and 7 days. Brian was born on August 10, 1964, in Belleville, Illinois, and was the son of Joyce Ann Stone and the late John Perry Pigg. Also preceding-in-death were: a son, Christopher Pigg Stone (2013), and a...

Henry Y. Cashion

Henry Y. Cashion

Aug 16, 2014

Mr. Henry Y. Cashion, of Farmington, passed away August 16th at the age of 75. Henry was born in St. Francois County on Aug. 20, 1938. He was the only son of Henry Yount Cashion and Elsie Marie (Ehret) Cashion. One son, Trace E. Cashion, preceded him in death. His sister, Bonnie Fay (Ferrell) Croy, is living in Springfield, Missouri.

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Genevieve C. Mahurin

Genevieve C. Mahurin

Aug 15, 2014

Genevieve C. Mahurin of Desloge, passed away on August 15, 2014 at her residence. She was born on May 29, 1926 in Desloge to the late Frank and Ollie M. (Pratte) McCall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William G. Mahurin and sister Evelyn Womack. Genevieve was a member of Immaculate Conception Church...

Gina Lynne Coulter

Gina Lynne Coulter

Aug 14, 2014

Gina Coulter, 52, of Desloge, passed away August 14, 2014 at Siteman Cancer Center, surrounded by her family. She was born August 17, 1961 in Bonne Terre, to the late George and Alma Lucille (Parks) Gowen. Gina was employed as the Human Resource Manager at Farmington Wal-Mart for 20 years. She is preceded in death by her parents; three sisters,...

Robert T. Edgar

Robert T. Edgar

Aug 13, 2014

Robert T. Edgar of Elvins, passed away on August 13, 2014 at Ashbrook Assisted Living in Farmington, at the age of 87. He was born on August 25, 1926 in Gumbo to the late Lawrence and Odessa (Ogle) Edgar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 34 years, Anna Lee (Rosener) Edgar...

Ricky Gale Black

Ricky Gale Black

Aug 13, 2014

Ricky Gale Black, born December 13, 1960, passed away on August 13, 2014, at the age of 53. Rick was a lifelong member of East Bonne Terre Baptist Church and forever had a love for God. He will always be remembered for the smiles he brought to many faces. He was preceded in death by his father, Damon Black and...

Virgil C. Reed

Virgil C. Reed

Aug 13, 2014

Virgil C. Reed, 74, of Park Hills, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at Country Meadows. He was born Monday, October 30, 1939 in Elvins to the late Rev. Poney and Mapel (Womack) Reed. Also preceding him in death are brothers, Wesley Reed and Charles Reed. Virgil served the in the United States Army. He loved to garden, enjoyed time...

Aaron Lee Penberthy

Aaron Lee Penberthy

Aug 12, 2014

Aaron Penberthy, 54, of Marengo, IA, formerly of Leadwood, passed away August 12, 2014. He was born July 7, 1960 in Toledo, OH to Vernon and Sandra "Gaye" (Bowen) Penberthy. Aaron served his country in the United States Coast Guard. Aaron is survived by his parents; three daughters, Brandy Dee, Savanah Penberthy, and Katelyn Penberthy; siblings, Cindy (Mrs. James) Tilley,...

James Edward Pratte

James Edward Pratte

Aug 9, 2014

Ed Pratte James Edward "Ed" Pratte, 74, of Park Hills was born October 9, 1939 and passed away at his home on August 9, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eli and Elsie (Gibbons) Pratte along with two brothers, Larry and Garry Pratte and one sister, Georgia Pratte. He is survived by his wife, Frances (Ward) Pratte;...

Patricia Ann Eckman

Patricia Ann Eckman

Aug 9, 2014

Patricia Ann Eckman, 75, of St. Louis passed away August 9, 2014. She was born October 3, 1938 in St. Louis to the late Robert T. and Frances (Wiget) Novy. Patricia was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry R. Eckman, Sr.; brother, Robert Roger Novy, Sr.; sister, Jeanne Lorenz. Patricia is survived by two sons, Harry Eckman, Jr....

Tom Daffron

Tom Daffron

Aug 8, 2014

Tom Daffron, 89 of Desloge, passed away August 8, 2014 at Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born October 8, 1924 in Flat River to the late Nile Thomas and Elva (Wampler) Daffron. Mr. Daffron served in the United States Army during WW II and participated in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe campaigns. He was...

Ronald Joseph Sutton

Ronald Joseph Sutton

Aug 5, 2014

Mr. Ronald Joseph Sutton passed away early Tuesday morning, August 5, 2014, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, at the age of 78 years, 10 months & 13 days. Ronald was born on September 22, 1935, in Bonne Terre, MO., & was the son of Charles Sheldon "Jack" Sutton and Alberta 'Burcham' Sutton. Also preceding-in-death were: his...

Rita Vallo

Rita Vallo

Aug 3, 2014

Rita Vallo, 77, of Bonne Terre passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014 at her home. She was born Monday, June 14, 1937 to the late John and Garnetta (Comte) Hahn. Rita was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she participated in one of her favorite pass times, quilting. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and...

Jean A. Starner

Jean A. Starner

Aug 3, 2014

Jean A. Starner, 73, of Park Hills, passed away August 3, 2014 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Facility in Farmington, MO. Jean was born April 8, 1941 in Charleston, WV, to the late Charles L. Kingery and Georgia C. (Spencer) Frame; she was preceded in death by both of her parents and brother in-law, Emil Ferrell. Jean is survived by two...

Alice Mae Hays

Alice Mae Hays

Aug 2, 2014

Alice Mae Hays, age 85, of Park Hills, passed away August 2, 2014 at Georgian Gardens Nursing Home. She was born May 2, 1929 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late William A. and Mabel (Zimmerman) Foley. Preceding her in death is her husband Clifford E. Hays and son Michael A. Hopkins. Mrs. Hays is survived by children Mary, Janet,...

Robert "Bob" C. Rohde

Robert "Bob" C. Rohde

Jul 26, 2014

Mr. Robert C. "Hacksaw" Rohde passed away Saturday morning, July 26, 2014, at Mercy Hospital, in St. Louis, MO., at the age of 73 years, 6 months & 19 days. Bob was born on January 7, 1941, in Effingham, Illinois & was the son of Jake C. Rohde and Maude 'Hosman' Rohde. Also preceding-in-death was his wife, Linda Kay 'Jones'...

Sam Hulsey

Sam Hulsey

Jul 25, 2014

Oliver E. Samuel Hulsey, 66 of Park Hills, passed away July 25, 2014 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. He was born December 22, 1947 in Bonne Terre. Sam retired from G.T.E. and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He is preceded in death by his father Oliver Hulsey. Sam is survived by his mother Helen Hulsey; loving...

Larry Ray Wells

Larry Ray Wells

Jul 25, 2014

Larry Wells, 70 of Leadwood, passed away July 25, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Crystal City. He was born July 17, 1944 in Mitchell to the late Samuel Edwards and Iva Jean (Haywood) Wells. Larry loved to work in his garden and he was a lifetime member of Desloge Eagles #3350. He is preceded in death by his parents; and...

Sylvia Virginia Johnson

Sylvia Virginia Johnson

Jul 23, 2014

Sylvia Virginia (Holdman) Johnson, 86, of Park Hills passed away July 23, 2014 at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. She was born November 16, 1927 in Bonne Terre. "Aunt Sis", as she was affectionately known by all who knew her, was a faithful member of the Church of God (Cleveland). In later years she was a member of Maple United Methodist...

Douglas Kim

Douglas Kim

Jul 21, 2014

Douglas Kim, 50 of Desloge, passed away July 21, 2014 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born July 5, 1964 in St. Louis. Douglas was a long time member and past master of Samaritan Masonic Lodge from 2001-2002. He was also a member of East Bonne Terre Baptist Church and member of the Patriot Guard. Douglas is survived...