Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Virgil Lee Carr, Jr.
Jun 12, 2012
Mr. Virgil Lee Carr, Jr., passed away early Tuesday evening, June 12, 2012, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, Festus, Missouri, at the age of 74 years, 7 months & 19 days. Virgil was born on October 23, 1937, in Elvins, Missouri, and was the son of Virgil Lee Carr, Sr., and Eva Marie 'Lewis' Carr McFarland. Also preceding-in-death were: his...
Dolores Jeannine Fitzgerald
Jun 10, 2012
Mrs. Dolores Jeannine Fitzgerald passed away Sunday afternoon, June 10, 2012, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center, Farmington, at the age of 80 years, 6 months & 13 days. Dolores was born on November 27, 1931, in Missouri, and was the daughter of Frank Santoyo and Emma L. 'Hampton' Santoyo. Also preceding-in-death were: 2 Sisters: Blanche Anna & Marcella Foster; 2...
Bonnie Mcbride
Jun 9, 2012
Bonnie M. McBride, 77, of Desloge, passed away June 9, 2012, at the Parkland Health Center in Bonne Terre. She was born October 1, 1934, in Bismarck, and she was the daughter of the late Lawrence E. McGrael and Goldie (Massengale) McGrael LaBruyere. She was also preceded in death by four brothers and one sister: Lester, Tilford, Clark, Billie (her...
Sam P. Jue
Jun 7, 2012
Mr. Sam P. Jue, formerly of California, passed away early Thursday morning, June 7, 2012, at his Farmington residence at the age of 79 years, 8 months & 28 days. Sam was born on September 9, 1932, in Canton, China, and was the son of Pon Yuk Lan.
Sam was a long time member and officer of Ying On Benevolent...
Dolores Mcclain
Jun 7, 2012
Dolores "Dee" McClainDolores McClain, 75 of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Mercy Heart Hospital. She was born on October 25, 1936 in Bonne Terre. Dolores was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church; she was owner/ operator of D.M.s Restaurant in Desloge, MO. She also worked several years at Hardees in Bonne Terre and at...
Fred Mallow
Jun 7, 2012
Fred Mallow, 72, of Bonne Terre passed away June 7, 2012 at his residence. He was born January 3, 1940 in St. Louis to the late Frank and Nellie (Hinkle) Mallow. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Military Police Unit. He worked for 14 years at the Pea Ridge Mine. Fred was in law...
Leann Marler
Jun 4, 2012
Leann (Bay) Marler, 56 of Farmington, passed away Monday, June 4, 2012 at her home. She was born on June 24, 1955 in Bonne Terre. She had a passion for books and spent 28 years with the Park Hills Public Library, serving more than 10 years as the Library Director.She was preceded in death by her husband Allan Marler; father...
Gary Sherrill
Jun 3, 2012
Gary W. Sherrill, 68 of Bonne Terre, passed away June 3, 2012 at his residence. He was born September 17, 1943 in Flat River to the late Alfred C. and Edna Mae Kennon Sherrill. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Lori in her infancy. Mr. Sherrill began working for the Missouri State Highway Dept. when he was...
Rebecca L. Huskey
Jun 3, 2012
Rebecca Lynn Huskey, 33, of Bonne Terre passed away June 3, 2012 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born July 1, 1978 in Kansas. Rebecca was the love of her husbands life. She was a beautiful person inside and out. She was an amazing, caring, giving mother of three beautiful children, a great friend who was always...
Shirley Belknap
Jun 3, 2012
Shirley Belknap, 74 of Bismarck, passed away peacefully in her home Sunday, June 3, 2012 after suffering a stroke on May 25.She was born September 28, 1937 in Roberts, IL.She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilfred and Helen Allen of Bismarck; sister Luana Birr of IL.; brother, James Allen of IL.; sister in-law, Shirley Ann Karll of Kirkwood,...
W. E. "Gene" Powers
Jun 3, 2012
Mr. W. E. "Gene" Powers, of Farmington, passed away Sunday evening, June 3, 2012, at Barnes Hospital, in St. Louis, at the age of 84 years, 3 months & 27 days. Gene was born on February 6, 1928, in Black, Missouri, & was the son of Homer Powers & Allie G. 'Robinette' Powers. Also preceding-in-death were: his 1st wife, Shirley...
Maxine Branson
Jun 1, 2012
Maxine Branson, devoted Mother and Grandmother, passed away June 1, 2012, in the warmth of her home and in the presence and care of her loving family. She was born February 14, 1933 in Cuba, Missouri to the late Jake and Minnie (West) Ware. Maxine was a member of the First Baptist Church of Park Hills.Mrs. Branson was preceded in...
Charles Willard Skaggs
May 30, 2012
Charles W. Skaggs, 87, of Bonne Terre passed away May 30, 2012 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center surrounded by all of his loved ones. Charles was born February 25, 1925 in Bonne Terre to the late Willard and Neosia (Jennings) Skaggs. Also preceding him in death was a brother Orville Skaggs; two sisters Amalee Pettus and Kathryn Hulvey. Charles was...
Kourtney Lynn Straughan
May 30, 2012
Kourtney Lynn Straughan, 21 months of Bonne Terre, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012.She was born August 26, 2010 at St. Anthonys in St. Louis.She was a beautiful and loving baby girl who was baptized at Centenary United Methodist Church in Bonne Terre. She was preceded in death by great grandparents, Lloyd and Verdell Becker, Martin and Elsie Straughan; great...
Sara Christopher
May 27, 2012
Sara Ann Christopher, age 77 of Park Hills, passed away May 27, 2012 at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center. She was born October 7, 1934 in Harrisburg, Arkansas to the late Charles and Ethel (Gaston) Autry. Also preceding her in death, a daugheter in infancy Kathleen Christopher; a daughter in law, Carmen Christopher;two sisters, Mildred Craig &Virginia LaBelle; andone brother,...
Doris L. Young
May 26, 2012
Doris (Bush) Young, 83 of Farmington, passed away, Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 2, 1929 in Cassville, MO. She was a faithful member of Gospel Light Free Will Baptist Church. Doris loved planting flowers and was known for her amazing flower beds. She was preceded in death by parents, Harry...
Ruth V. Pipkin
May 26, 2012
Ruth (Pirtle) Pipkin, 94 of Farmington, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born September 8, 1917 in Mine La Motte. Ruth was a member of the Flat River Church of Christ. Most folks will remember that she and her husband owned and operated Pirtle Feed and Hardware until 1975. She was preceded in...
Priscilla M. (Brewen) Wade
May 23, 2012
Priscilla M. Wade, 92 of Park Hills, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at NHC Health Care in Desloge.She was born September 10, 1919 in Elvins.Mrs.Wade taught school for many years; starting her teaching career in a one room country school and ending her 20 years in teaching with the Farmington School District.She was a long time member of the...
Donald Baker
May 23, 2012
Donald Baker, 49 of St. Charles, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles.He was born November 23, 1962 in Chicago. He was preceded in death by parents, Donald and Marie (Studnski) Baker and wife Deborah Baker. Donald is survived by children, Victoria Lynn Baur, Kristian Alexandria Baker, Donald William Baker, and Nathaniel Paul...
Versa Betty Stokes
May 21, 2012
Versa "Betty" Stokes, 71 of Mitchell, passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 at NHC Health Care in Desloge. She was born June 29, 1940.Versa was a member of the Gumbo Assembly of God Church, as well as a member of the Gumbo WM Quilters. She is preceded in death by husband, Bill Stokes; son, Ervin Stokes; mother, Virginia Eunice Ligue...
