Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Harriet Gamblin
May 28, 2014
HarrietE. (DeRousse) Gamblin, 77, of Bonne Terre passed away May 28, 2014 at NHCHealthcare in Desloge. She was born September 28, 1936 in Festus. Harriet was amember of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre. She retired as manager ofLakeview Retirement Home where she also worked as a C.N.A. She loved flowersand working in her garden.Shewas preceded in death by...
Melvin Minks
May 28, 2014
Melvin Minks, 76, of Farmington, passed away May 28, 2014 at Jefferson Mercy Hospital in Crystal City. He was born December 6, 1937 in St. Louis, to the late Clyde Carl and Margaret Jane (Bradfield) Minks. Melvin is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints in Farmington.He is preceded in death by his parents; and one...
Homer Galen Pearson
May 27, 2014
Homer Galen Pearson, 81, of DeSoto passed away May 27, 2014 at his residence. He was born October 23, 1932 in Steele, MO. Heproudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Hewas a member of the Bonne Terre VFW Post 6883 and loved researching history ofthe Civil War.He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Ruth Moore
May 25, 2014
Ruth Regina Moore, 89, of Bonne Terre passed away May 25, 2014 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center. She was born in Esther on March 27, 1925 to the late Edwin and Jennie (Rudloff) Cheesebrough. Ruth was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Charles Moore; daughter in infancy, Lisa Marie; four brothers, Thomas, Arthur, Luther, and Harold; three...
Inez Florine Woods
May 24, 2014
Mrs. Inez F. Woods. of Farmington, passed away Saturday night, May 24, 2014, at her Farmington residence, at the age of 94 years, 9 months & 8 days. Mrs Inez F. Woods was born on August 16, 1919. Inez was preceded-in-death by her husband, Floyd L. Woods (1964); and a son, Ronald D. Short (2011).
Inez was a member...
Richard Mills
May 23, 2014
Richard Mills, 68, of Park Hills, passed away Friday, May 23, 2014 at Country Meadows in Park Hills. He was born Saturday, December 15, 1945 in Bonne Terre. He served his country in the U.S. AirForce. He enjoyed collecting and shootingguns of all kinds and loved participating in the shooting matches at the "67Gun Club" where he was a member....
Edward Martin Sr.
May 22, 2014
Edward Joseph "Mutt" Martin, Sr., 82, of Bonne Terrepassed away May 22, 2014 at his residence with his family at his side. He wasborn February 24, 1932 in Bonne Terre. He proudly served his country in theUnited States Army during the Korean War, receiving three Bronze Stars. Heretired from General Motors and was a member of the U.A.W. Local 2250...
Pamela Milster
May 21, 2014
Pamela G. Milster, 64, ofSt. Louis passed away May 21, 2014 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Shewas born August 28, 1949 in St. Louis to the late Sanford and Helen (Hickerson)West. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Jack Milster.Pamela is survived by twosisters, Crystal West and Ginger (Mrs. Terry) Caby; aunt, Alma Hickerson.Several cousins also survive....
Lucille (Degonia) Crippen
May 21, 2014
Lucille Crippen, 93, of Park Hills, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014at Woodland Nursing Home in Arnold. Shewas born Sunday, September 26, 1920 to the late John and Annie (Prather)Degonia in Flat River. She enjoyed cards, scratch offs, and loved bingo. In addition to herparents she was preceded in death by her first husband and father of herchildren, Paul Shaffer;...
Annie Townsend
May 19, 2014
Anna Margaret Townsend, 97 years 11 months and 4 days, passed away May 19, 2014at Maplebrook Assisted Living in Farmington. She was born June 15, 1916in Esther, MO to Guy and Ardelia Celeste (Highley) Haile. Also preceding indeath was her husband, Harry Townsend; daughter, Joanne Bloom; grandson, ThomasTuttle; great-granddaughter, Amanda Aubuchon; five sisters, Alma, Grace, Ella,Effie and Lillian; four brothers,...
Barbara Scott
May 16, 2014
Barbara Anne Scott, 70, of Valles Mines passed away May 16, 2014 at St. Lukes Hospital in Chesterfield. She was born August 26, 1943 in Chicago, IL to the late Aaron and Helen (Henderson) Riddle. Barbara is survived by three children, Tamie Smith (Stephen), Thomas Scott, Jr. (Sharon), Terri Scott (Steve Harrison); seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three brothers. Several other...
Allan Douglass Schell
May 16, 2014
Mr. Allan Douglass Schell, of Farmington, Missouri, passed away Friday afternoon, May 16, 2014, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing, in Farmington, at the age of 82 years, 7 months & 21 days. Allan was born on September 25, 1931, in Hornersville, Missouri, & was the son of Phillip Edward Schell and Mima Jane 'Edmonson' Schell. Also preceding-in-death was his wife, Patsy...
Norma Ruth Boyer
May 12, 2014
On August 29, 1927, in Mitchell, Missouri, to Charles and Clara France was born a daughter, Norma Ruth. Charles and Clara were to be blessed with three more children: Melba, Joyce and Paul. When Norma was two months old her parents bought her a piano. Even though a lead miners salary during the depression barely kept them going, she was...
Paul House Jr.
May 11, 2014
PaulHouse Jr., 67 of Desloge, passed away May 11, 2014 at Mineral Area RegionalMedical Center. He was born February 17,1947 to the late Paul Everett and Verbal House Sr., in St. Louis. Paul is preceded in death by hisparents; first wife, Patricia (Andrews) House; and daughter, Donna Hartrup. Paul is survived by his wife,Kathleen (Hearst) House; son, Paul House III...
Harry Rayburn
May 6, 2014
Harry Rayburn, 57, of Pevely passed away May 6, 2014.He was born November 2, 1956 in St. Louis to the late James "Mack" and Beulah May(Caine) Rayburn. He was also preceded in death by two half-brothers, James "Jim"Rayburn and Jimmy Paul Hodo.Harry is survived by his wife, Sherry (Strahl)Rayburn; daughter, Christina May Millerbaugh and husband Michael of Festus;three grandchildren, Jenna...
Norman Culton
May 5, 2014
Norman Culton, 76, of Bonne Terre passed away May 5, 2014. He was born August 31, 1937 in Flat River. He was a member of St. Joseph CatholicChurch in Bonne Terre. Norman was a retired veteran that proudly served hiscountry in the United States Navy. He was a Life member of the D.A.V. andcharter member of the Mineral Area Elks....
Inez Eaton
May 5, 2014
InezEaton, 88, of Farmington, passed away May 5, 2014 at Presbyterian Manor inFarmington. She was born September 2,1925 in Elvins, to the late Charles and Amanda Jane (Murray) Chapman. She is preceded in death by herparents; husband, Howard Jesse Eaton; 4 sisters, Rose, Pearl, Lorraine andJannette; 2 brothers, Bill and John. Inez is survived by her son, JesseEaton and wife...
Ivonna Ruffino
May 4, 2014
Ivonna Ruffino, 76, of Park Hills, passed away May 4, 2014 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born September 5, 1937 to the late Cecil and Muriel (Weaver) Sexton in Leachville, AR.Ivonna is also preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.She is survived by her children, Greg Armstrong and wife Brenda of Bonne Terre, Kelly (Preston...
Mary Yount
May 3, 2014
Mary L. Yount, 83, of Leadwood passed away May 3, 2014.She was born September 21, 1930 in Leadwood. She was a member of the LeadwoodUnited Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years and waswell known as a gifted soloist. Mary taught at West County Elementary for mostof her life. She was a member of the Missouri Retired...
Joseph Smith Faenger
May 2, 2014
Mr. Joseph Smith "Joe" Faenger passed away Friday afternoon, May 2, 2014, at DesPeres Hospital in St. Louis at the age of 65 years, 1 month & 23 days. Joe was born on March 9, 1949, to the late Percy L. Faenger & Margaret 'McDaniel' Faenger.
Joe married Susan Elaine Kollmeyer, on December 17, 1977. He was a member...
