Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Glenn Pipkin
Aug 13, 2013
Glenn Pipkin, 101 of Farmington, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. He was born March 24, 1912 in Flat River. Glenn was a member of the Flat River Church of Christ and he and his wife Ruth, of 75 years, owned and operated Pirtle Feed and Hardware until 1975.He was preceded in death by wife,...
Rev. David Pinkston
Aug 8, 2013
Rev. David PinkstonDavid Pinkston, 64 of French Village, was called home Thursday, August 8, 2013. He was born December 30, 1948 in Bonne Terre. Dave served in the United States National Guard, was previously employed by Valley Dolomite Minerals and was also a former Pastor of Parkview Freewill Baptist Church from 1982-1994. He is preceded in death by parents, Charley...
Ira Austin Mcclain
Aug 6, 2013
Tootie Austin McClain, 71 formerly of Mitchell, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2013. He was born November 28, 1941 in Mitchell to the late Edward and Pearl (Priester) McClain. He is also preceded in death by wife, Bonnie Mae (Parker) McClain; and four brothers, Dempsy, Sonny, Darrell, and Buzzy McClain.Tootie is survived by his children, Diana McClain, Clinton (Christina) McClain,...
Elmer Mccorkle
Aug 1, 2013
Elmer "Pete" McCorkle, 88 of Park Hills, passed away August 1, 2013 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born March 26, 1925 in Gumbo. Elmer proudly served his country in the United States Navy. During his time in the Navy, Elmer served as a deck gunner aboard the USS Enterprise in WWII. He is preceded in death...
Sandra Kelly Rose
Jul 30, 2013
Mrs. Sandra Kelly Rose passed away late Tuesday afternoon, July 30, 2013, at DesPeres Hospital in St. Louis County, at the age of 68 years, 11 months & 24 days. Sandra was born August 6, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, and was the daughter of Charles Kelly and Esther 'Sroaka' Kelly. Sandra was united in marriage on May 11, 1963, to...
Addie Adealia Phillips
Jul 30, 2013
Mrs. Addie Adealia Phillips passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 30, 2013, at the St. Francois Manor RCF in Farmington, at the age of 92 years, 9 months & 7 days. Addie was born on October 23, 1920, in Cabot, Arkansas, and was the daughter of John Ernest Perry and Addie Adealia 'Parks' Perry. Also preceding-in-death was her husband, Heuell Devoy...
Bessie Gowen-Brooks
Jul 28, 2013
Bessie Gowen - Brooks, 84,of Bonne Terre passed away July 28, 2013 at Kindred Hospital of St. Anthonys. She was born February 15, 1929 in Bonne Terre to the late Clinton "Ike" and Grace Mae (Parks) Steinmetz. Also preceding in death is her first husband Alvie David Gowen; second husband, Ted Brooks; brother, Clinton Steinmetz; sister, Jessie Bennett.Bessie was member...
Myrna Hartzell
Jul 25, 2013
Myrna L. Hartzell, 72 of Desloge passed away July25, 2013 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson. She was born February 23, 1941 in St.Louis. Myrna was employed with the State Hospital for many years until herretirement.She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis andEmily (Helms) Iahn; husband, Jim Hartzell; son-in-law, Barry AuBuchon; brother,Bill Iahn.Myrna is survived by two daughters, Lisa Jenkins...
Vicky L. Martin
Jul 25, 2013
Mrs. Vicky L. Martin passed away Thursday morning, July 25, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Crystal City, at the age of 62 years, 8 months & 28 days. Vicky was born on October 27, 1950 in Elkhart, Indiana, and was the daughter of Bill and Joann Haslett.
Vicky was of the Baptist Faith and employed by Farmington Presbyterian Manor Nursing...
Faye Shepard
Jul 23, 2013
Mrs. Wilda Faye Shepard passed away Tuesday night, July 23, 2013, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, in Farmington, at the age of 80 years, 5 months & 10 days. Faye was born Feb. 13, 1933, in Caruthersville, Missouri, and was the daughter of Buster Frix (dec'd 2002) & Mary Frances 'Mann' Frix (dec'd 1999).
Survivors Include : her...
Hattie French
Jul 21, 2013
Hattie "Tootie" FrenchHattie French, 63 of Desloge, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born October 2, 1949 in Farmington. She was a member of V.F.W. in Leadington and a long time beautician in Desloge. Hattie was preceded in death by parents, Raymond Leo and Rosa Mae (Robinson) Windsor; sister, Weona Frye; brothers, Ralph and...
Teresa Hensley
Jul 20, 2013
Teresa Hensley, 52, of Villa Ridge passed away July 20, 2013 due the result of an automobile accident. She was born December 21, 1960 in St. Louis. She is preceded in death by her father, Allen Greenlee; brother, Robert Greenlee.Teresa is survived by her two children, Abbigail Gamblin and Nathan (Melissa) Rankins; five grandchildren, Earl, Tyler, Madison, Ava, and Chance;...
Russell Ward Watson
Jul 20, 2013
Russell Ward Watson, age 82, ofWichita, died July 20, 2013. The son ofElvira and Robert H. Watson, Sr., he graduated from Wichita High School East,going on to earn a Bachelors degree with Honors from Wichita State Universityand a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Syracuse University. Mr.Watson joined Cessna Aircraft in 1959, retiring after more than forty years ofservice. During...
Doris Marie Manning
Jul 19, 2013
Doris Marie Manning, 63 of Leadwood, passed away Friday July 19, 2013 at her residence. She was born February 13, 1950 in Barnhart, MO.She is preceded in death by her father Thomas Owens and two grandchildren Noah Joe Manning and Angelica Gromer.Doris is survived by her husband David W. Manning; children Angela McCabe of Ellington, Thomas Manning of Farmington, Tonnia...
Alan Wood Moore
Jul 18, 2013
Mr. Alan Wood "Woody" Moore passed away July 18, 2013, in Farmington, at the age of 64 years, 10 months & 13 days. Alan was born on September 5, 1948, in Mexico, Missouri, and was the son of Paul Matthews Moore and Doris Gayle 'Wood' Moore. Also preceding-in-death were: 2 sisters - Paula Shilling & Barbara Thornton.
After graduation...
Marilyn Cochran
Jul 17, 2013
Marilyn CochranMarilyn Cochran, 85 of Marble Hill formerly Park Hills, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Woodland Hills Nursing Home in Marble Hill. She was born September 14, 1927 in Elvins ?? Rivermines. Marilyn attended Bismarck Church of God and worked as a medical assistant for Dr. Dennis and Dr. Hardy.She is preceded in death by husband, Vernon Cecil...
Janet Newcomb
Jul 15, 2013
Janet NewcombJanet Newcomb, 59 of Desloge, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013 at her residence. She was born September 3, 1953 to the late Lester and Vivian (Jenkins) Sisk. Janet was employed at US Tool for over 20 years, and loved camping and fishing with her family.Janet is survived by husband, Mickey Newcomb; 3 daughters, Tonya (Mrs. Jim) Lotz of...
Shirley M. Bable
Jul 13, 2013
ShirleyMae Bable, 77, of Farmington passed away July 13, 2013. She was born April 27,1936 in Piedmont. Mrs. Bable was an administrator for approximately 25 yearsfor several residential care facilities and owner of Rest Haven and North HavenResidential Care. Shewas preceded in death by her parents, Harm Welch and Myrtle (Street) Hesker;husband, Walter Lee Bable; son, Walter Eugene Bable; grandson,...
Michael Pitts
Jul 13, 2013
Michael Grant Pitts - Michael Grant Pitts, 66 of Park Hills, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013. He was born on August 6, 1946 in San Diego, California to the late Darrell E. Pitts and Edith (Hampton) Pitts. Survivors include two daughters; Kelli Pitts Brown and Traci Pitts; a brother Roger Pitts of Ca., a sister, Katherine Pratte of Sullivan,...
Gary L. Pilger
Jul 12, 2013
Gary Lee Pilger, 64, of Terre Du Lac passed awayJuly 12, 2013. He was born June 30, 1949 in Charleston, IL. He was preceded indeath by his father, Fred A. Pilger. Gary is survived by two sons, Zach Pilger and JoshPilger; mother, May Belle (Nave) Steward Jenkins; brother, Steve Pilger andwife Marie.Visitation will be Monday, July 15, 2013 from 5:00...
