Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
John W. Harder
Jul 21, 2014
John Harder, 92 of Park Hills, passed away July 21, 2014 at St. Luke's West, surrounded by his friends and family. John was born August 6, 1921 in Vinta, OK, to the late William L. and Martha (Cope) Harder. John served his country in The United States Army during WWII from 1942 to 1945. He and his wife Pat were...
Shirley Mae Smith
Jul 20, 2014
Shirley Mae (Hood) Smith, 62, of Bonne Terre passed away July 20, 2014 at Jefferson Barracks Hospital. She was born December 10, 1951 in Salem, MO. Shirley was preceded in death her husband, John Allen Smith; father, William R. Hood; Brother, Gary Hood. Shirley is survived by her mother, Betty Jane (Miller) Warden; daughters, Christina (Jeffrey) Nail, Mara (Johnny) Smith,...
Marg Trogdon
Jul 20, 2014
Mrs. Mary Marguerite "Margie" (Wood) Eaves Trogdon passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center, Farmington, at the age of 99 years, 9 months & 1 day. Marg was born Oct.19, 1914, in Elvins, MO., and was the daughter of Robert J. Wood and Anna 'Dugal' Wood. Also preceding-in-death were: her 1st husband, Milford Eaves (1961); her...
Mike Jarvis
Jul 20, 2014
James "Mike" Jarvis, 58, of Wortham passed away July 20, 2014 at his residence. He was born August 10, 1955 in St. Louis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. James Gale and Katherine Joyce (King) Jarvis; sister, Sharon Robison; brother, Danny Joe Jarvis. Mike is survived by his daughter, Amanda Dawn Jarvis; grandchildren, Caleb, Jacob and Matthew...
Verna Jean Geimer
Jul 20, 2014
Verna (Flanigan) Geimer, 54, of St. Louis, passed away July 20, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by family. She was born July 16, 1960 in St. Louis, to James and Carolyn Flanigan. Verna enjoyed riding motorcycles with her friends. Verna is preceded in death by her grandparents, Noah and Zetta Cole, Joseph and Violet Flanigan, and beloved uncle, Stanley...
Casey Hester
Jul 19, 2014
Casey Hester, 20, formerly of Bonne Terre passed away July 19, 2014 at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. He was born October 28, 1993 in Herrin, IL. He was a graduate of North County High School and currently resided in West Frankfort, IL. Casey is survived by five aunts, Jan, Donna, Carmen, Jeanie and Phylis Parker; seven uncles, Mike, Ronnie, Chris,...
Cleta Opal (Blankenship) Roney
Jul 18, 2014
Cleta Opal (Blankenship) Roney, 89, of Leadwood, was born Aug. 16, 1924 in Dixon, Mo. and entered into the presence of the Lord this 18th day of July, 2014. Proceeding her in death were her parents; James Monroe and Laura Elizabeth (Dake) Blankenship; her husband, James Lawrence Roney; a brother, Arthur Blankenship; and a sister, Erdie Jane (Blankenship) Cooper. She...
Earline H. Babb
Jul 16, 2014
Mrs. Earline H. Babb passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 16, 2014, at her residence at the age of 95 years, 10 months & 12 days. Earline was born Sept. 4, 1918, in Esther, MO., and was the daughter of Rev. William Arthur Huie and Aura Marie O'Heren Huie. Also preceding-in-death was her husband, John F. Babb (1998), and a brother,...
Joseph Henry Lashley
Jul 15, 2014
Joseph Lashley, 60 of Desloge, passed away July 15, 2014 at Parkland Health Center. He was born July 3, 1954, in Ironton to the late Clay Joseph and Ellen Christina (Moyer) Lashley. Joseph is survived by his wife, Janet Lashley; daughters, Angie Johnson and Anette Crader; siblings, Danny (Linda) Lashley and Patricia (Mrs. Vernon) Montgomery. Visitation will be held at...
Floyd F. Hager
Jul 14, 2014
Mr. Floyd F. Hager passed away early Monday morning, July 14, 2014, at Community Manor, in Farmington, at the age of 96 years, 11 months & 11 days. Floyd was born on August 3, 1917, in Farmington, and was the son of George Hager, Sr., and Bessie 'Shy' Hager. Preceding in death were his wife, Mary Patricia 'Lukachick' Hager (1999);...
Louise Fuchs
Jul 14, 2014
Louise Fuchs, 72, of Terre Du Lac passed away July 14, 2014 at her residence. She was born August 11, 1941 in Piedmont, MO. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Park Hills. Louise was a real estate agent for Caldwell Banker and also worked as office manager for Quality Building and Remodeling by Roger D. Fuchs....
William Robert Wilson
Jul 14, 2014
William Robert Wilson, 62, of Bonne Terre passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at Jefferson Barracks Veterans Hospital. He was born Monday, June 23, 1952 to the late Stan and Irene (Clark) Wilson. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Lila Granger. William served in the United States Air force and participated with the Patriot Guard. William is...
Vesty Christine Viermann
Jul 7, 2014
Vesty Christine Viermann, 68, of Valles Mines passed away July 7, 2014. She was born December 8, 1945 in Bunker, MO to the late Dempsey and Viola (Clark) Parker. She was also preceded in death by numerous siblings. Vesty was a member of the Red Hat Ladies and arranged several Bingo tours to Potawatomi, WI. Vesty is survived by her...
Jesse Hedgecorth Ii
Jul 7, 2014
Jesse P. Hedgecorth, 75 of Desloge, passed away July 7, 2014 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born September 29, 1938 in Gumbo, to the late Jesse and Nettie (McNelly) Hedgecorth. Jesse was a member of Esther Baptist Church, Elvins Ionic Masonic Lodge and past master on 3 occasions. He is retired from...
Naomi E. Ferguson
Jul 6, 2014
Naomi Ferguson, 87, of Hudson, Colorado, formerly of Bonne Terre passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014 at her home in Colorado. She was born Wednesday, February 9, 1927 to the late William and Maud (Leftridge) Franklin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Ferguson; son, Terry Ferguson; brother, Willie Franklin; sisters, Zoella Franklin and Zelma Isgrig....
Cheryl Lynn Queen
Jul 1, 2014
Cheryl Lynn Queen, 57, of Bonne Terre passed away July 1, 2014. She was born December 27, 1956. She was a member of the Leadwood United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Elnora (Redfern) Schlef; son, Adam Hammack; sister, Fran Kley; brother, Jack Turnbull. Cheryl is survived by her husband, Christopher Queen; two sons,...
Glenwood A. Mcnabb
Jun 30, 2014
Glenwood McNabb, 81 of Park Hills, passed away June 30, 2014 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Facility in Farmington. He was born November 12, 1932, in Elvins. Glenwood served his country in The United States Navy, and during his military service, he served on the USS Piedmont during the Korean War. Glenwood was a dear father of Kathryn (Edward) Reith, proud...
Jacqueline E. Montgomery
Jun 30, 2014
Jacqueline Montgomery, 64, of Bonne Terre passed away June 30, 2014 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. She was born May 5, 1950 in St. Louis to the late John and Virginia (Churchill) Keeley. Jacqueline is survived by her husband, Denny Montgomery; five children, John Montgomery of Louisiana, MO, Nicholas (Leigha) Montgomery of Bonne Terre, Dawn (John) Badger...
Tamara Davis
Jun 30, 2014
Tammy Davis, 49 of Leadwood, passed away June 30, 2014 at NHC Healthcare of Desloge. She was born March 7, 1965 in Bonne Terre. Tammy was a member of the House Of Praise Church in Desloge. She is preceded in death by her parents, Larry and Mary Alice (Helms) Gilliam. Tammy is survived by her husband, Franklin Davis; children, Michael...
Cora Hedgcorth
Jun 30, 2014
Cora Hedgcorth, 94 of Bismarck, passed away June 30, 2014 at Country Meadows Nursing Home in Park Hills. She was born July 7, 1919 in Risco to the late Laurence and Laura (Huff) Lucy. She was a member of the Bismarck Church of God. Cora is also preceded in death by her loving husband, William Paul Hedgcorth; son, William Stanley...
