Obituaries

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

Joe Stocker

Joe Stocker

Apr 26, 2013

Joe Stocker, age 76, of Bonne Terre, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, April 26, 2013. During his sixteen years of surviving cancer, he was blessed with many miracles. He was born August 23, 1936, in St. Louis and later served his country in the United States Air Force. Joe retired from Manufacturers Railway in October, 1996 and...

Millie A. Willis

Millie A. Willis

Apr 25, 2013

Miss Millie Adeline Willis passed away late Thursday afternoon, April 25, 2013, at Farmington Community Manor at the age of 87 years, 1 month & 7 days. Millie was born on March 18, 1926, in Ste. Genevieve County, and was the daughter of James Henry Willis & Cora Bessie 'Robinette' Willis.

Millie was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church...

Emogene M. Schwartz

Emogene M. Schwartz

Apr 25, 2013

EMOGENE M. SCHWARTZ, 88, of Bonne Terre, Missouri, formerly of Red Bud, passed away at 7:25 pm, Thursday, April 25, 2013 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre, Missouri. She was born to the late Albert and Flossie (nee Ball) Wiegard on November 27, 1924 in Garnavillo, Iowa. Emogene married Delmar J. Schwartz on February 6, 1947 at Prairie du...

James E. Wade

James E. Wade

Apr 20, 2013

James E. Wade, 96, of Park Hills, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Parkland Hospital in Farmington. Mr. Wade worked at St. Joe Lead as a machinist for 43 years, where he was active in the Steel Workers Union. A lifelong member and supporter of the Flat River Christian Church, Jim held many positions, including deacon, elder, trustee, and...

Raymond Wampler

Raymond Wampler

Apr 19, 2013

Raymond Wampler, 72 of Desloge passed away Friday, April 19, 2013 at his residence. He was born August 31, 1940 in Esther, MO. Ray served as music and youth minister at the First Baptist Church of Park Hills for many years. He also served in several area Baptist and Methodist churches in the same capacity throughout the years. He was...

Earl Squirrel Lawson

Earl Squirrel Lawson

Apr 19, 2013

Earl L. "Squirrel" Lawson, 80 of Bonne Terre passed away Friday, April 19, 2013 at his residence. He was born March 5, 1933 in Bonne Terre to the late Harvey L. Lawson and Charlotte M. (Pierce) Lawson Ort. Also preceding him in death was his sister, Rosemary Myers. Earl is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy (Christopher) Lawson;...

Danna M. Clark

Danna M. Clark

Apr 18, 2013

Danna M. Clark, 54 of Valles Mines passed away April 18, 2013. She was born January 12, 1959 in St. Louis to the late William J. and Lorraine E. (Breammer) Clark. Danna is survived by two children, Timothy J. Clark of Arnold and Suann (Mrs. Steve) Jones of Valles Mines; two sisters, Robin (Mrs. Richard) Belcher of Manchester and Michelle...

Elizabeth Pearletta Altevogt

Elizabeth Pearletta Altevogt

Apr 16, 2013

Mrs. Elizabeth Pearletta Altevogt passed away Tuesday night, April 16, 2013, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis County, at the age of 74 years, 9 months & 10 days. Elizabeth was born on July 6, 1938, in Illinois, and was the daughter of Robert Crawford and Lilly Mae 'Arnold' Crawford. Also preceding-in-death were: her husbands, James Filkins, Guy Lipe...

Kenny Ray Parker

Kenny Ray Parker

Apr 12, 2013

Kenny Ray Parker, 30, passed away April 12, 2013. He was born on February 8, 1983 in Farmington.He was preceded in death by his parents Kenny Joe and Angela (Mabery) Parker.Kenny is survived by his children Clayton Parker, Dakota Parker, and Leviana Parker; grandmother Janet Parker; two sisters Shannon Armes and Jessie Feller.Visitation is Tuesday, April 16, 2013 from 11:00...

Anna Mae Lauer

Anna Mae Lauer

Apr 12, 2013

Anna Lauer, 83 of Park Hills, passed away Friday, April 12, 2013 at NHC Healthcare of Desloge.She was born June 11, 1929 in Indianapolis, IN, to the late Harley and Elizabeth Ellen (Lawrence) Davidson. She was a member of Wortham Church of God and Leadington VFW Women Auxillary.She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Carl Lauer,...

Bert R. Boyer

Bert R. Boyer

Apr 12, 2013

Bert R. Boyer, 83 of Leadwood passed away Friday, April 12, 2013 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born February 21, 1930 in Leadwood to the late Bert L. and Thelma (Robinson) Boyer. Also preceding him in death were his sister, Thelma DeClue and brother, Rev. Bill Boyer. Bert Roby as he was known, was a third generation...

Donald Cox

Donald Cox

Apr 10, 2013

Donald Cox, 72 of Des Arc, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at NHC Healthcare of Desloge. He was born on Wednesday, February 26, 1941 in Elvins, Mo.He was preceded in death by his parents Dyer Cox Sr. and wife Amanda (Hasty) Cox; two sons both named Donald Eugene Cox, Jr.; and two sisters Velma Counts and Ruthie Watson.Donald is...

John Martin Iii

John Martin Iii

Apr 10, 2013

John James Martin III, 44 of Bonne Terre passed away April 10, 2013 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born February 15, 1969 in Farmington. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Martin; grandfathers, John Martin, Sr. and Carl Johnston.John is survived by...

Herman White

Herman White

Apr 9, 2013

My daddy Herman Gene White, 82 of Bismarck, passed away, on this beautiful spring night April 9, 2013, at home with his loved ones all around him. He went to be with the love of his life, Onetta (Conway) White, and together they will be with our Lord Jesus Christ. When you get to heaven, you will find my dad...

Cynthia Louise Edwards

Cynthia Louise Edwards

Apr 8, 2013

Mrs. Cynthia Louise 'Neal' Edwards passed away Monday afternoon, April 8, 2013, at The Camelot Nursing & Rehab Center, in Farmington, at the age of 92 years, 10 months & 16 days. Cynthia was born on May 22, 1920, in Annapolis, Missouri, and was preceded-in-death by her husband, Bert Edwin Edwards (Nov. 5, 2005), and a sister, Jackie Brewer.

Survivors...

Bobby G. Ellis Sr.

Bobby G. Ellis Sr.

Apr 8, 2013

Bobby G. Ellis Sr., 67, of Bonne Terre passed away Monday, April 8, 2013 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. Gene was born in St. Louis, MO to John and Mable (Malkey) Ellis, September 19, 1945. Preceding him in death is his wife, Viola Marler Ellis, his parents, one grandson, Shane Michel, four brothers, William, Johnny Ray, Happy and...

Randy Bruce Sansoucie

Randy Bruce Sansoucie

Apr 8, 2013

Randy Bruce Sansoucie, 57 of Potosi passed away April 8, 2013 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born May 16, 1955 in Bonne Terre to the late Donald A. Sansoucie and Leona (Cain) Jones. Also preceding in death were three brothers, Johnny, Raymond and Glenn; sister, Ruth Pruitt.Randy is survived by his wife, Sandra (Nixon) Sansoucie;...

Lena Mae Pope

Lena Mae Pope

Apr 8, 2013

Lena Mae Pope, 79 of French Village, formerly of DeSoto, passed away April 8, 2013 at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital. She was born December 2, 1933 in Mineral Point. She was a proud grandmother that loved her grandkids greatly.She was preceded in death by her parents, E.C. "Buck" Mason and Eliza (Jarvis) Mason; sister, MelbaThornhill; brother, Clifford Mason; brother-in-law,...

Carolyn Tyler

Carolyn Tyler

Apr 7, 2013

Carolyn Tyler, 69, of Bonne Terre, passed away April 7, 2013 at her home. She was born January 12, 1944 in Leadwood. Carolyn was an accountant for 30 years and co-owned Tyler Business Services, she was the Fee Agent for the Bonne Terre License Office for 14 years, a member of the Democratic Central Committee, member of the Democratic Club...

Virginia Lee Bray

Virginia Lee Bray

Apr 5, 2013

Mrs. Virginia L. Bray passed away Friday afternoon, April 5, 2013, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, Farmington, at the age of 94 years, 11 months & 21 days. Virginia was born on May 14, 1918, in Farmington, & was the daughter of George Jennings and Pearl 'Williams' Jennings. Also preceding in death were: her husband, Martin Lynn Bray, Sr.,...