Obituaries

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

Louie Ray Blackwell

Louie Ray Blackwell

Mar 29, 2014

LouieRay Blackwell of Bonne Terre, passed away March 29, 2014 at his Residence. He was born April 25, 1938, in Hopewell tothe late James and Florence (Glore) Blackwell.Louie retired after 36 years with James Rivers Packaging in Hazelwood. He is preceded in death by hisparents; 2 brother, William Wesley and Alford Blackwell; 5 sisters, Della MaeJarvis, Naoma Blackwell, Emma Blackwell,...

Anna Halbrook

Anna Halbrook

Mar 25, 2014

Anna Halbrook, 72, of Festus, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. She was born Sunday, June 1, 1941 in Farmington to the late Marvin Mason and Zelma (Rasnic) Mason-Mathes. Also preceding her in death is her husband Gale Halbrook. Anna and her husband first sold motorcycles out of their garage before managing Donelson Cycles for years....

Herman Marler

Herman Marler

Mar 25, 2014

Herman Marler of Park Hills, passed away March 25, 2014 at Missouri Baptist surrounded by his family. He was born November 27, 1940, in Farmington to the late Jesse and Hazel (Knox) Marler. Herman worked 28 years at Biltwell Clothing Factory, until they closed in 1998. He later went to work for Nash Reality, where he was a realtor for...

Juanita Stovall

Juanita Stovall

Mar 25, 2014

Juanita Stovall, 70 of Bonne Terre, passed away March 25, 2014, at home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born December 14, 1943 in St. Louis. Juanita was a member of the Mineral Area Baptist Church.She is preceded in death by her parents Champ and Mary (Gilmore) Dawson; brothers, Joseph Dawson and Leslie DeClue; birthmother, Francis Gromer.Juanita is survived...

Mary Griffin

Mary Griffin

Mar 24, 2014

Mary Griffin, 56 of Mineral Point, passed away March 24, 2014 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She was born November 5, 1957 in Bonne Terre. She enjoyed sewing and quilting and loved taking care of her grandkids.She was preceded in death by her father, Melvin Harold Jarvis; son, Harold "Buddy" Griffin; sister, Brenda Cox.Mary is survived by her mother, Marple...

Lindell Kitchell

Lindell Kitchell

Mar 23, 2014

Lindell Kitchell, 73 of Desloge, passed away March 23, 2014 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City. He was born April 1, 1940 in Desloge, to the late James and Wilma (Womack) Kitchell. Lindell was employed for Pepsi for 51 Years as a laborer and faithfully attended both The True Life Family Church and The Flat River Church of God.Lindell...

Darleen Hubbard

Darleen Hubbard

Mar 23, 2014

Darleen Hubbard, 70 of Irondale, passed away March 23, 2014 at her residence surround by loved ones. She was born August 21, 1943 in St. Louis County to the late Hobart and Edna (French) Bodenhamer. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and was full of love for the Lord. Darleen was a very caring and giving person.Darleen was also...

Laverne Cunningham

Laverne Cunningham

Mar 21, 2014

Mrs. Jesse LaVerne Cunningham passed away late Friday morning, March 21, 2014, at Community Manor Nursing Home, in Farmington, at the age of 79 years, 5 months & 7 days. LaVerne was born Oct. 14, 1934, in Bonne Terre, & was the daughter of Jesse & Myrtle 'Smith' Turley. Also preceding-in-death were: 2 sons - Kevin Ray Cunningham (1964) &...

Myron D. Wines

Myron D. Wines

Mar 21, 2014

Mr. Myron D. Wines departed this life on March 21, 2014, at the age of 88 years, 2 months & 7 days, while at his home in Farmington, MO., after a brief illness with acute myeloid leukemia. Myron was born in Farmington, on Jan. 14, 1926, to William Thomas Wines, Sr., & Ruth Jane 'Hulsey' Wines.

Myron was preceded-in-death by:...

Arthur Jennings

Arthur Jennings

Mar 21, 2014

Arthur Wallace Jennings, 83, of Overland Park, KSpassed away March 21, 2014 at his residence. He was born February 6, 1931 inDesloge. Arthur proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was amember of the Full Faith Church of Love in Kansas City for 19 years. He workedfor Owens Corning Fiberglass for 35 years and also Brown Shoe...

Georgia Neff

Georgia Neff

Mar 20, 2014

Georgia E. (Wininger) Neff, age 97 of Leadington, passed away March 20, 2014 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born in Bonne Terre, January 17, 1917 to the late George S. Wininger and Alice A. (Cooksey) Wininger. She was the wife of Herbert D. Neff who preceded her in death in 1978. Georgia was a member of the First...

Ralph Green

Ralph Green

Mar 19, 2014

Ralph Green, 79 of Desloge, passed away March 19, 2014, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born October 22, 1934, in St. Louis, to the late Charles and Geneva (Cole) Green. He was a member of the Grace Church of the Heartland in Fredericktown. His life was filled with a Gospel Music Ministry, both as a soloist...

Anita Schmidt

Anita Schmidt

Mar 19, 2014

Anita Marie Schmidt, 84, a longtime resident ofFrench Village passed away March 19, 2014 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Centerin Farmington. She was born June 12, 1929 in St. Louis. She was a member of theSt. Anne Catholic Church. Anita drove a school bus for the North County SchoolDistrict for numerous years.She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor L.Bender,...

Jerome Riley

Jerome Riley

Mar 16, 2014

JeromeD. Riley, 71 of Bonne Terre, passed away March 16, 2014, at his Residence. He was born August 22, 1942 in Desloge to thelate Otis and Jeanette (Reeves) Riley. He is preceded in death by hisparents; sisters, Carol Gillam, JoAnn Hassell, and Rita Landa.Jerome is survived by his wife, TerryRiley; sons, Frank D. Riley of St. Charles and Joseph E....

Lorraine Covington

Lorraine Covington

Mar 16, 2014

Mrs. Lorraine Covington passed away early Sunday morning, March 16, 2014, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing, Farmington, at the age of 94 years, 4 months & 25 days. Lorraine was born on October 21, 1919, in Kansas City, Missouri, & was the daughter of Frank B. Hon, Sr., & Mabel 'Byard' Hon. Also preceding-in-death were: her 1st husband, Earl W. Larkins;...

Earl Faircloth

Earl Faircloth

Mar 15, 2014

Everett Earl Faircloth, 96, of Terre Du Lacpassed away March 15, 2014 at his residence. He was born August 2, 1917 in FlatRiver to the late Loyd Everett and Ellen Lena (Rolens) Faircloth. He waspreceded in death by his wife of 72 years Ruby (Landolt) Faircloth; son, JamesEarl Faircloth;2 brothers, Harvey Faircloth and one in infancy,; sister, EdithMeador.Mr. Faircloth was...

Marjorie Engler

Marjorie Engler

Mar 15, 2014

Marjorie EnglerMarjorie Engler, 76, of Bonne Terre passed away March 15,2014 at her residence. She was born October 3, 1937 in Cleveland,Ohio to the late Carl Lee and Helen Mary Amsden. Mrs. Engler was preceded in death by four brothers.She is survived by seven children; several grandchildren andseveral great-grandchildren. A private memorial service will be held at a laterdate. Arrangements...

Kilynn Nicole Hendrix

Kilynn Nicole Hendrix

Mar 14, 2014

Kilynn Hendrix, 2 years old, of Bonne Terre, passed away March 14, 2014 at Parkland Health Center in Bonne Terre. She was born January 15, 2012 in Farmington, to Billy and Samantha (Sales) Hendrix of Bonne Terre.She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Rodney Sales.Kilynn is survived by her parents; siblings, Quintin Michael Compton-Sales, Colton Ray Hendrix, and Emma...

Mason Allan Wayne Declue

Mason Allan Wayne Declue

Mar 12, 2014

Mason DeClue was stillborn, March 12, 2014 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. Mason is survived by parents, Charles and Heather (Baldwin) DeClue; paternal grandparents, Bobby and Carol DeClue; maternal grandparents, Lillie (Mrs. Michael) Stevens, and Wayne Baldwin; aunt, Sara Darby and boyfriend Marty Mikelsen; and several cousins. No service has been planned at this time, under the direction of...

Barbara Martin

Barbara Martin

Mar 11, 2014

Mrs. Barbara Walker Martin passed away March 11, 2014, at her residence at the age of 60 years, 1 month & 4 days. Barbara was born Feb. 7, 1954, in Fredericktown, & was the daughter of John Walker & Dorothy 'Weston' Walker. Also preceding in death were: 2 brothers, David & Steve Walker.

Barb was married to Jerry Martin on...