Obituaries

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

Barry Mccord

Barry Mccord

Nov 3, 2013

Barry G. McCord, 53, of Bonne Terre passed away November 3, 2013. He was born January 29, 1960 in Bonne Terre. Mr. McCord was preceded in death by his mother, Ellen Gladys (Marshall) McCord; and brother, Dewayne McCord.Mr. McCord was owner and operator of American Heritage Abstract Company in Desloge and Potosi Abstract Company. He also served as a construction...

Perry Thomas Rariden

Perry Thomas Rariden

Nov 3, 2013

Mr. Perry Thomas Rariden passed away early Sunday morning, November 3, 2013, at his Farmington residence at the age of 79 years, 5 months & 17 days. Perry was born on May 16, 1934, in Farmington, and was the son of Perry A. Rariden and Lulu E. 'Haney' Rariden. Also preceding-in-death were : a daughter, Pamela Sue Rariden (Oct. 23,...

Jack Stegall

Jack Stegall

Nov 2, 2013

Jack L. Stegall, 84, of Desloge passed away November 2, 2013 at Presbyterian Manor. He was born October 13, 1929 in Bonne Terre to the late Elmer and Nellie (Totten) Stegall. Mr. Stegal was preceded in death by a special nephew, Carroll Allen; 5 sisters, Ruth Laws, Vera Stegall, Nita Rich, Theda Duncan, and his twin Jeanie Haley; also 3...

Betty St. Gemme

Betty St. Gemme

Nov 2, 2013

Betty St. Gemme, 77, of St. Louis passed away November 2, 2013 at St. Anthonys Medical Center. She was born November 17, 1935 in Bonne Terre to the late Velmar and Olga (Larworitz) St. Gemme.Miss St. Gemme was preceeded in death by one sister, JoAnn Voyles and two nephews Terry Voyles & Bill Voyles.Miss St. Gemme was a member of...

Donnell (Scott) Johnson

Donnell (Scott) Johnson

Nov 1, 2013

Donnell Marie Johnson - Donnell Johnson, 31 of Desloge, departed this life on Friday, November 1, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family. Donnell was born January 3, 1982 in Sacramento, CA to Jimmy and Carla Scott. She later married her best friend and soul mate Stephen, on January 8, 2009.Donnell is preceded in death by a daughter, Kaitlyn...

Elinor J. Baldridge

Elinor J. Baldridge

Oct 31, 2013

Mrs. Elinor J. 'Sutterfield' Bendorf Baldridge passed away Thursday morning, October 31, 2013, at The Farmington Presbyterian Manor at the age of 86 years, 10 months & 9 days. Elinor was born on December 22, 1926, in Mount Vernon, Missouri, and was the daughter of Harold Sutterfield, Sr., & Elnora Kay 'Millsap' Sutterfield. Also preceding in death were: her 1st...

Frances Govreau

Frances Govreau

Oct 30, 2013

Frances "Mimi" Govreau, 91 of Desloge, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born February, 8, 1922 in Desloge to the late Mark and Elva (Boyer) Griffard. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Park Hills and Ladies Sodality.She is also preceded in death by husband, Vernon Govreau; eight brothers and...

Helen Jones

Helen Jones

Oct 28, 2013

Helen F. "Toots" Jones, 81 of Park Hills, passed away Monday, October 28, 2013 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center. She was born Thursday, November 19, 1931in Cantwell, MO. She was a member of the First Church of God in Desloge, MO.She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Jones; her father, Phillip Wiess and mother, Elva (Byrd) Wiess...

Virginia Rodriguez

Virginia Rodriguez

Oct 26, 2013

Virginia Ruth Rodriquez Now in the Kingdom of Heaven, in Jesus' loving hands, Virginia Ruth Rodriquez (Viehland, Weber), 73, of Ste. Genevieve, MO, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2013 as a result of an automobile accident. She was born on March 13, 1940 to the late Charles and Dorothy (Oetjen) Viehland. Also preceding her in death are her husband of...

Avery Mcguire

Avery Mcguire

Oct 25, 2013

Avery McGuire was stillborn Friday, October 25, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis. Avery is survived by parents Timothy McGuire and Erin Claywell; one brother Connor Nixon; two sisters Kaylee Nixon and Ava McGuire; grandparents Patrick Claywell, Sandra and Jerry Marler; aunts and uncles Brandon Claywell and wife Angie and David Claywell. The family will accept friends at...

Sharon Derleth

Sharon Derleth

Oct 25, 2013

Sharon L. Derleth, 65 of Farmington, passed away on October 25, 2013, at Camelot Nursing Home. She was born September 27, 1948 in St. Louis. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Maag; husband, Gerald Derleth and brother, Terry Maag.Sharon is survived by brother Dwayne Maag and wife Judy of Ironton MO and sister, Debbie (Mrs. John) Toft...

Shermadeen Farmer

Shermadeen Farmer

Oct 22, 2013

Shermadeen Farmer, 80, of Desoto, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 in the comfort of her home. Shermadeen (Green) was born Aug. 28, 1933 to Lawrence and Beulah Green. She was the oldest of three girls and graduated from Desloge High School in 1951. Shermadeen met her lifelong love, Randel Farmer, at the skating...

Paul Wesley Copeland

Paul Wesley Copeland

Oct 21, 2013

Mr. Paul Wesley Copeland passed away at his residence late Monday morning, October 21, 2013, at the age of 79 years, 8 months & 12 days. Paul was born on February 9, 1934, in St. Louis, MO., & was the son of William Northcott Copeland and Mildred Jeannette 'Dungan' Copeland. Also preceding-in-death were: his wife, Doris Maxine 'Strickland' Copeland (1998);...

Heulah (Dickey) Kiser

Heulah (Dickey) Kiser

Oct 20, 2013

Heulah Roseland Dickey Kiser left this life on Sunday, October 20, 2013, not longafter celebrating her 102nd birthday. Born on October 3, 1911, she enjoyed heryouth on a farm near Chatham, Illinois, with parents Judith and William Dickey,seven sisters, and two brothers. All have preceded her in death except for RuthBranham of Springfield, Illinois, her youngest sister.Heulahattended Ball Township High...

Raymond Pyatt

Raymond Pyatt

Oct 19, 2013

Raymond Charles Pyatt, 65 of Caledonia, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013 at hisresidence. He was born March 15, 1948 in Irondale. Raymond attended the Assembly of God Church in Caledonia and served his country in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed working on cars, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.Mr. Pyatt was preceded in death by his father,...

David Steffl

David Steffl

Oct 18, 2013

David Steffl, 72 of Leadwood, passed away Friday, October 18, 2013 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born Monday, August 25, 1941 in Walnut Grove, MN to the late Harold and Beatrice Steffl.He is also preceded in death by sisters, Mary Heidemann, Dianne Kienlen; and brother, James Steffl.David is survived by daughters, Victoria Steffl of Illinois and...

Dorothy M. Willis

Dorothy M. Willis

Oct 13, 2013

Dorothy M. Willis, 90 of Farmington, went to be with God on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at Country Meadows Nursing Home. She was born Saturday, January 20, 1923 in Koester, Missouri located in St. Francois County, the daughter of the late Laura Jane Porter and Arthur Carl Koester. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her...

Nicole Reed

Nicole Reed

Oct 12, 2013

NicoleReed, 19, of Desloge passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013 as the result of anautomobile accident. She was born April 20, 1994 in Farmington. Nicole waspreceded in death by a brother, Justin Reed. Nicolewas a North County High 2012 Graduate; she attended Mineral Area College whereshe was also a MAC Cheerleader.Nicoleis survived by her parents, Shelly and Brad Williford of...

Bonnie Josephine Conrad

Bonnie Josephine Conrad

Oct 10, 2013

Mrs. Bonnie Josephine Conrad passed away Thursday afternoon, October 10, 2013, at her Knob Lick residence at the age of 73 years, 3 months & 17 days. Bonnie was born on June 23, 1940, in Warren County, Missouri, and was the daughter of Floyd Preston White and Marjorie Eunice 'Wells' White. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Bernard Hecal Conrad (1989);...

Barbara Jean Burr

Barbara Jean Burr

Oct 10, 2013

Barbara Burr, 69 of Gumbo, passed away, Thursday, October 10, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. She was born April 21, 1944 in Desloge. She is preceded in death by parents, Cordell and Lottie (Allen) Edgar; son, John Samuel Burr; brothers, Cordell Edgar Jr., Paul Edgar, Harold Edgar and William Edgar; sisters, Juanita McCallum, Helen Brewer, and Eva Edgar.Barbara...