Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Wilma Mae Hollinger
Jun 29, 2014
Mrs. Wilma Mae 'Murphy' Hollinger passed away Sunday afternoon, June 29, 2014, in Farmington at the Presbyterian Manor at the age of 96 years, 8 months & 14 days. She was born Sept.15, 1917, in Knob Lick, and was the daughter of Guy & Mary Gertrude 'Wilkerson' Murphy. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Elmer H. "Sug" Hollinger (1990); a son,...
Angela Eichhorn
Jun 29, 2014
Angela Eichhorn, age 40, of French Village passed away June 29, 2014 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. She was born June 1, 1974 in Bonne Terre. Angela is survived by her husband, Timothy Eichhorn; daughter, Kaitlyn Eichhorn; mother, Antonette "Toni" Newcomer; father, Dale Newcomer; sister, Lisa Newcomer. Memorial Visitation will be Wednesday July 2, 2014 from 5 pm to 6:30 pm....
Edna Pyatt
Jun 28, 2014
Edna Pyatt, 81, of Park Hills, passed away in the arms of her Savior June 28, 2014 at her residence. She was born December 19, 1932 in Irondale to the late John and Opal, Brydon Pyatt. Edna was a member of the Irondale Assembly of God. She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter Sherry Lou Sisk; Sister Doris...
Eleanor Faye Rawson
Jun 28, 2014
Eleanor Faye (Porter) Rawson, 74, after sudden illness, went home to be with the Lord on June 28, 2014. She was born January 20, 1940 in Bonne Terre. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Edgar "Ted" Porter and Sylvia "Ilene" (Sikes) Porter; two husbands, Homer "Leroy" Mund and Homer Dell Rawson, Sr.; one sister, Carolyn Porter. Eleanor...
Reva Fern Koester
Jun 28, 2014
Reva Fern Koester, 77, of Bonne Terre passed away suddenly at her residence June 28, 2014. She was born, June 5, 1937 in Bonne Terre. Reva was employed with Handicraft for 40 years until her retirement. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ewell Henry and Sophia (House) Henson; daughter, Kathy Lynn Koester; brothers, Virgil, Gene and Shirdell Henson;...
Melanie Leigh Runyon
Jun 26, 2014
Melanie Leigh 'Mrs. George' Runyon passed away Thursday morning, June 26, 2014, at Barnes Hospital, in St. Louis, at the age of 59 years, 10 months & 18 days. Melanie was born on August 8, 1954, in Farmington, and was the daughter of the late Sterling Pfeifer and Ruby Irene 'Vest' Pfeifer.
Survivors Include : her husband, George Lee...
Dustin Gaugel
Jun 25, 2014
Dustin Shaun Gaugel, 36, of Bonne Terre passed away June 25, 2014 at Parkland Health Center in Bonne Terre. He was born July 5, 1977 in Farmington. Dustin was a graduate of North County High School Class of 1995. He loved sports and played baseball, basketball and football. He was named All State Defensive End for the 1994-95 season. He...
Imogene Ketcherside
Jun 25, 2014
Imogene "Imo" Ketcherside, 87, of Desloge, passed away June 25, 2014. She was born July 20, 1926 in Leadwood to the late Laurence and Laura (Huff) Lucy. Imo was a member of the United Methodist Church in Desloge. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert E. Ketcherside; two grandsons, Bobby Ketcherside and Dale Mauk; and brother, Ernest...
Ruth Louise Kastner
Jun 25, 2014
Ruth Louise Kastner, 82, of De Soto, formerly of Bonne Terre passed away June 25, 2014. She was born November 4, 1931 in St. Louis. Ruth worked as a clerk for the City of Desloge for 10 years before her retirement. She later worked as a clerk for the Life Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Burt...
Alice Anderson
Jun 21, 2014
Miss Ruth Alice Anderson passed away Saturday morning, June 21, 2014, at her Farmington Presbyterian Manor residence at the age of 88 years, 10 months & 11 days. Alice was born on Aug. 10, 1925, in Brooklyn, New York, and was the daughter of Rev. Robert A. Anderson (dec'd 09.18.1990), & Ruth 'Williams' Anderson (dec'd 03.26.1965); also preceding-in-death was a...
Jerry Boyd
Jun 19, 2014
Mrs. Jeraldine "Jerry" Boyd passed away Thursday morning, June 19, 2014, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center, in Farmington, at the age of 84 years, 11 months and 7 days. Jerry was born on July 12, 1929, and was the daughter of Tilton Frank "Tip" Pinkston and Maude Ellen (Mackley) Pinkston. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Brian Malvern Boyd (2012); a...
Ronald Ronnie Sutton
Jun 18, 2014
Ronald E. SuttonRonald "Ronnie" Sutton, age 56, of Desloge, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born Tuesday, December 31, 1957. Ronnie was a member of IBEW Local 1 of St. Louis. He was a hard worker and a loving father.He was preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Sutton.Ronnie is survived by his...
Anna Jeanne Blackwell
Jun 17, 2014
Anna Jeanne Blackwell of Bonne Terre, passed away June 17, 2014 at the age of 78. She was born May 14, 1936 in Esther, to the late Alfred Columbus and Edna Mae (Kennon) Sherrill. Anna was a member of the Esther Methodist Church and she was known as a very loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.Anna was preceded in death...
Cecil Dwayne Wells
Jun 14, 2014
Cecil Dwayne Wells, 50, of Farmington, passed away June 14, 2014 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Wayne Wells. He was born February 14, 1964 in Bonne Terre. Cecil is survived by his mother, Sue (Nickles) Wells; children, Courtney Vallo, Aaron Wells, Savannah Thorne, and Macy Wells; one grandson, Emry; sister, Krista Wells; fiance,...
James Jim Goad
Jun 13, 2014
Jim Goad, 75, of Park Hills, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014. He was born November 25, 1938 in Bonne Terre to the late Wintford and Blanche (Wood) Goad. In addition to his parents Jim was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Goad; brother in infancy; and sister Alberta Monroe. He loved to fish, hunt, spend time with his...
Leanna Ragsdale
Jun 11, 2014
Leanna Ragsdale, 81 of Desloge, passed away June 11, 2014 at St. Joe Manor. She was born October 19, 1932 to the late Cletus and Jewell (Buckner) Shaw and later married Ed Ragsdale, whom also preceded her. Leanna was a member of the First Baptist Church in Desloge and Gama Ta Mu Camping Group. She worked as an agent for...
Mary Moegle
Jun 11, 2014
MaryBelle Moegle, age 99, of St. Louis, formerly of Terre Du Lac passed away June11, 2014 at her residence. She was born May 25, 1915 in Desloge to thelate George and Mamie (Koen) Waller. She was preceded in death by herhusband, Ralph Moegle; brother, John Koen Waller; sister, Georgia Meeker.Alongwith her husband they owned and operated Progressive Lithoplate of St....
Dorothy E. Turner
Jun 7, 2014
DorothyE. Turner, 81, of Bonne Terre passed away June 7, 2014. She was born July 7,1932 in Bonne Terre. Mrs.Turner was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Ellen (Jones) Stegall; herhusband, James Turner; 7 brothers,Homer, Bernard, Norman, Floyd, Fred, Kenny, and Robert Stegall; 2 sisters, Margie Turner and Shirley Salter. Dorothyis survived by 5 daughters, Betty (Mrs. Terry)...
Mary Ann Leachman
Jun 4, 2014
Mary Ann Leachman, 83, ofHerculaneum, MO, formerly of Bonne Terre, MO passed away June 4, 2014. She wasborn May 11, 1931 in Louisville, KY. Mary Ann was a member of the St. JosephCatholic Church in Bonne Terre. She was preceded in deathby her parents, Arthur and Agnes (Cohne) Lutz; husband, George C. Leachman III;son, David Leachman; sister, Virginia Lutz Johnson.Mary...
Carl Dunlap
Jun 3, 2014
Carl "Tug" Dunlap, 90 of Leadwood, passed away June 3, 2014 surrounded by his family at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born November 29, 1923 in Wortham, to the late Thomas and Belle (Clark) Dunlap. He served in the US Navy and was a member of the First Church of God in Leadwood.He is preceded in death by...
