Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Clyde Bill Mcgee
Jul 27, 2012
Clyde "Bill" McGee, 67, of Bonne Terre passed away July 27, 2012 at his residence. He was born January 14, 1945 in Bonne Terre. He was preceded in death by his father, Chester Glore; two brothers, Tommy Glore and Gary Glore; sister, Bertha Glore. Clyde is survived by two sons, Stephen (Brenda) McGee and Larry (Melisa) McGee; mother, Elba Jane...
Brian Joseph Chitwood
Jul 25, 2012
Brian Joseph Chitwood, 51, of Goose Creek passed away July 25, 2012 at his residence. He was born January 9, 1961 in St. Louis. He was preceded in death by his father, William K. Chitwood and sister, Susie Chitwood. Brian is survived by his wife, Bridget (Merlenbach) Chitwood; mother, Theresa (LeDoux) Chitwood of Imperial; three daughters, Tabitha (Mrs. Jeremy) Harlan...
June Harris
Jul 25, 2012
June Harris, 87 of Desloge, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at her residence.She was born Friday, May 15, 1925 in Desloge to the late Charles Shelton Bryan and Audrey (Cook) Bryan.June became a nurse, and worked for 45 years, in places such as, Bonne Terre Hospital, Farmington Community Hospital and Parkland Health Center.She later taught in the Nursing Program...
Dorothy "Dottie" Jean Perryman
Jul 24, 2012
Mrs. Dorothy Jean "Dottie" Perryman passed away early Tuesday morning, July 24, 2012, at Farmington Presbyterian Manor, at the age of 80 years, 5 months & 26 days. Dottie was born on January 28, 1932, in Desloge, and was the daughter of Claude S. Mabery and Reva 'Radle' Mabery. Also preceding-in-death were: one daughter, Ronda Grulaha (June 26, 2003); a...
Christine Cooper
Jul 23, 2012
Christine Cooper, 89 of Desloge, passed away Monday, July 23, 2012 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center.She was born September 14, 1922 in Cornwall, Missouri.Christine enjoyed quilting, collecting depression glass as well as taking care of her family. She was preceded in death by parents, Ben and Blanche (Guinn) Tinnin; brother, Leo Tinnin; and sister, Mary Bruce. Christine is survived...
Treva Virginia Caviness
Jul 15, 2012
Treva Caviness, 91 of Desloge, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012 at National Health Care.She was born December 30, 1920 in Park Hills.Mrs. Caviness was a member of The First Baptist Church of Leadwood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Caviness; parents, Thomas and Lilie (Sanders) Watson; brother, Homer Watson and sister, Eunice Faye Crump. Mrs. Caviness...
W. E. "Gene" Pruitt
Jul 15, 2012
Mr. W. E. "Gene" Pruitt passed away early Sunday evening, July 15, 2012, at the Jefferson Regional Medical Center, in Festus, MO., at the age of 81 years and 10 months. Gene was born on September 15, 1930, in Idalia, Missouri, & was the son of Vader O. Pruitt and Alice 'McRoy' Pruitt. Also preceding-in-death was a special daughter-in-law, Donna...
Marie Ava Gibson
Jul 12, 2012
Marie Ava (Morris) Gibson of Desloge, was born August 7, 1927 in Leadington.She has gone to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 12, 2012 at the age of 84. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lemuel Thomas Morris and Omah Margaret (Wells) Morris; husband, C. Bernard Gibson; brothers, Virgil E. Morris, John R. Morris,...
Dewayne Lewis
Jul 12, 2012
Dewayne C. Lewis, 72 of Desloge, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center.He was born October 10, 1939 in Corning, Arkansas. Mr. Lewis was a member of the Lively Stone Tabernacle Church in Desloge. He had retired from McDonald Douglas as a tools grinder, after working there for 27 years. Mr. Lewis is preceded in...
Anna Louise House
Jul 11, 2012
Anna Louise House, 79, of Bonne Terre passed away July 11, 2012 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center. She was born October 21, 1932 in Bonne Terre. She was a member of the Bonne Terre V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry John and Helen (Magura) Curdt; husband, Paul Irvin House; brother, Glenwood "Dick" Curdt;...
Albert Christopher
Jul 11, 2012
Albert Willis Christopher, 77 of Park Hills, passed away July 11, 2012 at his residence.He was born October 8, 1934 in Desloge to the late Lawrence and Effie (Heady) Christopher.Albert retired from Yellow Freight after 35 years and was a member of the Teamsters Union. He was also a member of Gumbo Assembly of God Church. He was also preceded...
Curtis Perry Crady
Jul 10, 2012
Curtis Perry Crady, 67, of Farmington passed away at his residence on July 7, 2012. He was born April 6, 1945 in San Diego, California. He proudly served his country in the United States National Guard. He was a member of the Farmington Elks Lodge #1765 and a volunteer fire fighter for Park Hills. Curtis was preceded in death by...
Connie L. Hulsey
Jul 9, 2012
Connie L. Hulsey, 69, of Bonne Terre passed away July 9, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born November 12, 1942 in Bonne Terre. She was a member of the St. Matthew Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lytle and Virla (Pratte) Hulsey; brother, Darrell Hulsey; sister, Norma McNail. Connie is survived by four...
Connie L. Hulsey
Jul 9, 2012
Connie L. Hulsey, 69, of Bonne Terre passed away July 9, 2012 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. She was born November 12, 1942 in Bonne Terre. She was a member of the St. Matthew Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lytle and Virla (Pratte) Hulsey; brother, Darrell Hulsey; sister, Norma McNail. Connie is survived by four...
Richard Leeroy Shaner
Jul 7, 2012
Richard Shaner, 68 of Park Hills, passed away Saturday July 7, 2012 at his residence. He was born January 30, 1944 in Leadwood, Mo. Richard was a member of the Masonic Lodge #143 of Irondale and a member of the I.B.E.W.He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Roy and Leona (Miller) Shaner.Richard is survived by his wife, Marjorie...
Virginia L. Bryant
Jul 6, 2012
Mrs. Virginia L. Bryant passed away Friday evening, July 6, 2012, at Camelot Manor Nursing and Rehab Center, Farmington, at the age of 87 years, 7 months & 20 days. Virginia was born on November 16, 1924, in Leadwood, Missouri, and was the daughter of Joseph L. Dunlap and Virginia 'Wilson' Bell Dunlap. Also preceding-in-death were: a sister, Norma Vines...
Barbara Hunter
Jul 6, 2012
Barbara Jean (Davis) Hunter, 78 of Desloge, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 6, 2012 while receiving care at Parkland Health Center.She was born September 29, 1933 to Reuben I. Davis and Beulah May Davis of Mtn. View in West Plains. Barbara was preceded in death by both sets of grandparents, her parents, and one sister, Peggy Howard...
Janet M. Price
Jul 6, 2012
Janet Marie Price, 42, of Park Hills passed away July 6, 2012. She was born April 6, 1970 in Granite City, IL. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold E. Price. Janet is survived by her husband, Michael Higgins of Park Hills; three children, Mitchell Price, Eric Martin and Taylor Martin; two step-children, Tyler Higgins and Kenneth Higgins;...
William James Kure
Jul 5, 2012
Mr. William James "Bill" Kure passed away Thursday evening, July 5, 2012, at Parkland Health Center, Farmington, at the age of 85 years, 4 months & 12 days. Bill was born on February 23, 1927, in Kingsford, Michigan, and was the son of Matt Kure and Anna 'Novak' Kure.
Bill was the youngest of 9 children. He grew up in...
Jackson Gidron
Jul 4, 2012
Baby Jackson Gidron was born and passed away July 4, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He is survived by his parents, Jason and Erin Gidron of Bonne Terre; siblings, Justice, Jasmine, Jason Jr., Rylan and Jessica; grandparents, Curtis and June Fulton, Fred Gidron, Donna Brown; great-grandma, Esther Bates. Several aunts and uncles also survive. A graveside service will...
