Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Lydia Krauss
Aug 16, 2012
Mrs. Lydia 'Crice' Krauss passed away late Thursday night, August 16, 2012, at the Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Festus, at the age of 76 years, 5 months & 20 days. Lydia was born on Feb. 26, 1936, in Ballard County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of Joe S. Crice and Eulene 'Hughes' Crice. Lydia was retired from Trimfoot Shoe Company....
Jesse W. Mccarter Jr.
Aug 15, 2012
Jesse Walter McCarter, Jr., 74 of Bonne Terre passed away August 15, 2012 at Parkland Health Center in Bonne Terre. He was born July 22, 1938 in St. Louis. Jesse served eight years in the Army Reserve. He retired from MODOT where he worked as a heavy duty mechanic in the St. Louis and Jefferson County areas. He was a...
Brandi Johnston
Aug 15, 2012
Brandi (Feeler) Johnston, 33 of Park Hills, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2012.She was born January 30, 1979 to Dennis and the late Ellen (Feeler) Sweet.She was a member of the Eastern Star Chapter 166 of Irondale and the VFW Auxiliary 2426. She is survived by her father, Dennis Sweet; children Daniel Winston Johnston II and James Robert Johnston,...
Kathy (Declue) Tinker
Aug 12, 2012
Kathy DeClue Tinker, 53, of Bonne Terre passed away August 12, 2012 at her residence. She was born August 16, 1958 in Hopewell, MO. She is preceded in death by her father, Eugene Clinton DeClue, a sister, Ginger Boyd and a brother, Danny Lee DeClue.Kathy is survived by one daughter, Amanda Favell and one son, Cory Tinker; four grandchildren, Drue...
Rickey Joe Gilbert
Aug 11, 2012
Ricky Joe Gilbert age 58 of Leadwood passed away August 11, 2012 at N.H.C. Desloge.He was born July 7, 1954 in Bonne Terre to the late Paul Joseph and Glenda (Marler) Gilbert. Mr.Gilbert was also preceded in death by a brother Paul Gilbert and a sister, Arnetta DeGrant.Rick is survived by his wife Mary Byers Gilbert of Leadwood; children, Karen,...
Gary Thurman
Aug 11, 2012
Gary Thurman age 67 of Bonne Terre departed this life on August 11, 2012 and went to be with God. He was born December 24, 1944 to Russell "Buddy" and Florence Thurman.He was preceded in death by his father Buddy Thurman and a granddaughter Sydney Lewis. Gary was a valued employee and retiree with the Doe Run Company.He was with...
Judy Ann Degrant
Aug 10, 2012
Judith Ann DeGrant, 70 of Farmington passed away August 10, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL. She was born October 10, 1941 in St. Genevieve County to the late George and Geneva (Pinkston) Taylor. Judy enjoyed being outdoors, especially spending time on the lake.Judy is survived by her husband, Dwane DeGrant; daughter, Julie Bollinger of Branson; two grandchildren,...
Thelma Neubrand
Aug 10, 2012
Thelma Neubrand, 90 of Desloge, passed away Friday, August 10, 2012 at her residence. She was born January 9, 1922 in Frankclay. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Thelma loved her grandkids and enjoyed gardening, especially roses, which she was famous for. She was preceded in death by her parents, William M. and Alice (Wallen) Sago;...
Della Marie Young
Aug 9, 2012
Della Marie Young, 100 of Park Hills, passed away August 9, 2012 at Country Meadows Nursing Center. She was born January 30, 1912 in Beulah, MO to the late Daniel and Ida Mae (Watts) Firebaugh. Della was a loving mother who raised six children by herself for many years before marrying her second husband. In addition to her parents, Della...
Leone Allene Wallace
Aug 8, 2012
Leone Allene Wallace, 86 of Ste. Genevieve, departed this life to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 08, 2012 at Community Manor in Farmington.She was born July 28, 1926 in Marion, OH.She was a member of the First Church of God in Irondale and a co-founder of Project Help in Haiti for the Churches of God.Leone was a...
Nadine Bay
Aug 2, 2012
Nadine V. Bay, of Desloge Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Delmar Gardens in Florissant, MO. She was born Saturday, November 1, 1919. Nadine was a member of the Esther Baptist Church and a past member of the Eastern Star.She was preceded in death by her husband, Dariel S. Bay; parents Clarence and Emma Mae (Buchanan) Rogers; daughters,...
Terri Jo (Gibson) Vasquez
Aug 1, 2012
Terri Jo (Gibson) Vasquez, 43 of Desloge, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012.She was born February 22, 1969 in Fredericktown to the late Donald F. Gibson and Joanne (Smith) Gibson of Desloge. She is also survived by sons, Cameron James and Collin Rylei Vasquez; sister, Tamera D. Gibson; brother, Donald Farrell Gibson Jr.; nieces Paige and Bailey Gibson, and numerous...
Lillian Norma-Lee Howard
Aug 1, 2012
Mrs. Howard, 91 of Taft, California, was born to Vetal and Nellie (Angel) LaPorte on Friday, April 15, 1921 in Mine La Motte, Missouri and passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 1, 2012. She attended and graduated from Flat River Public School and had made Taft her home since 1961.Mrs. Howard enjoyed sketching and painting.She was preceded in...
Louise B. Merz
Jul 31, 2012
Louise B. Merz, 87, of Bonne Terre passed away July 31, 2012. She was born March 19, 1925 in St. Louis. She was a member of the St. Matthew Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Minnie (Vosbrink) Kelting; husband, John Merz; two brothers. Louise is survived by her daughter, Janet Merz and sister, Ida...
Alan W. Douglas
Jul 31, 2012
Alan Wilfred Douglas, 46, of De Soto passed away July 31, 2012. He was born May 12, 1966 in Crystal City. He attended the Agape Faith Church in Valles Mines. Alan loved the St. Louis Cardinals and enjoyed Nascar, hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, Wilfred L. Douglas and grandfather, Oman Harrison. Alan is survived...
Jane Ellen Smith
Jul 30, 2012
Jane "Ellen" Smith, 43 of Desloge, passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Belleville, IL.She was born September 9, 1968 in Cape Girardeau. She worked at Spokes Pub and Grill as a manager and server for 7 years.She attended Leadbelt Pentecostal Church, and as an infant, she was baptized at Farmington Presbyterian Church and confirmed at Ironton Presbyterian Church in...
Carol June Coppedge
Jul 30, 2012
Carol June Coppedge, 63, of Bonne Terre passed away July 30, 2012. She was born May 16, 1949 in Washington County. She served on the board of directors at the Leadbelt Golf Club where she played golf daily. She was also a very active participant in the St. Francois County Relay for Life. She was preceded in death by her...
Ruby M. Johnson
Jul 29, 2012
Ruby M. Johnson, age 77 of Farmington Missouri passed away Sunday July 29, 2012. She was a member of Harvest Christian Centre. She loved to play the piano and sing in church alongside with her sister JoAnn who played the organ at Victory Tabernacle Assembly of God in St. Louis, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse...
Carole A. Heidebur
Jul 28, 2012
Visitation will begin at 10 AM Saturday, August 4, 2012 at C.Z. Boyer and Son Chapel in Desloge and the service will follow immediately at 1 PM. Chaplain Sandy Ledbetter will be officiating. Internment will be at Adams Hillcrest Cemetery.
Fern Maxene Pinkerton
Jul 28, 2012
Fern Maxene Pinkerton, 87, of Herculaneum, formerly of Bonne Terre passed away July 28, 2012. She was born April 6, 1925 in Hiram, MO. She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Bonne Terre. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Effie (Hicks) Mayfield; husband, William J. Pinkerton; child in infancy, James York; daughter, Sherri...
