Obituaries

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

Arthur Hulsey

Arthur Hulsey

Apr 4, 2012

Arthur Hulsey, 78 of Park Hills and formerly of Gumbo, passed away at his residence, Wednesday, April 4, 2012.He was born August 30, 1933 in Desloge and after high school, he served his country in The United States Air Force.Arthur has been married to his long time love, for 60 years, Rhonda (Mahurin) Hulsey.He was employed for St. Joe, Pea...

Doris Marie Washington

Doris Marie Washington

Apr 3, 2012

Doris Marie (Windeknecht) Washington, 67, of Sikeston passed away April 3, 2012 at Hunter Acres Caring Center. She was born April 17, 1944 in Cape Girardeau. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Emma (McClain) Windeknecht; husband, Walter Washington; brothers, Earl "Wayne", Charles Lloyd and Donald Ray Windeknecht; sister, Charlene Rose Windeknecht.Doris is survived by five siblings,...

Helen Katherine Wachter

Helen Katherine Wachter

Apr 3, 2012

Mrs. Helen Katherine "Kitty" Wachter passed away Tuesday morning, April 3, 2012, at her Golden Living Center residence in Jefferson City, Missouri, at the age of 86 years, 11 months & 16 days. Katherine was born on April 17, 1925, in Elvins, Missouri, and was the daughter of John Weiss and Ella 'Ashby' Weiss. Also preceding-in-death were: 2 Sisters -...

John Richard Walker

John Richard Walker

Mar 29, 2012

John Richard Walker, 54, of Desloge passed away March 29, 2012. He was born May 30, 1957 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was a member of the Desloge United Methodist Church and an Honorary Lifetime Member of the Girl Scouts of America. He was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick D. and Dollie June (Dillon) Walker; brother, Bruce; friend,...

Kathy Renee Weston

Kathy Renee Weston

Mar 28, 2012

Kathy Renee Weston passed away March 28, 2012, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center, Farmington, at the age of 43 years, 7 months & 22 days. Kathy was born August 6, 1968, in Granite City, IL., & was the daughter of the late Troy L. Weston and Alene M. 'Woods' Weston.

Kathy was a US NAVY Veteran, acquiring the rank of...

Connie Jo Wideman

Connie Jo Wideman

Mar 26, 2012

Mrs. Connie Jo Wideman passed away at her Valles Mines residence Monday morning, March 26, 2012, at the age of 57 years, 7 months & 27 days. Connie was born on July 29, 1954, in Poplar Bluff, MO., & was the daughter of Bobbie J. 'Gilton' Hinkle and the late Joseph Franklin Whalen.

Connie was a member of New Heights...

Jackie Seal

Jackie Seal

Mar 25, 2012

Jacqueline Seal age 87 of Bonne Terre passed away March 25, 2012 at St. Joe Manor. She was born December 3, 1924 in Bonne Terre to the late Allan Henry and Lena (Akers) Mayo. She is also preceded by husband, Roland "Bud" Seal; Sisters, Betty Allen, and Joan Stringer.Jackie was a member of the East Bonne Terre Baptist Church. She...

Dale Arthur Elam

Dale Arthur Elam

Mar 23, 2012

Mr. Dale Arthur Elam passed away Friday evening, March 23, 2012, at the St. Francis Hospital, in Cape Girardeau, MO., at the age of 63 years, 1 month & 24 days. Dale was born on January 29, 1949, in Kankakee, Illinois, and was the son of David Elam and Phyllis 'Hopper' Elam Luhman. Also preceding-in-death were: his wife, Barbara Ann...

Robert Russell Dashner

Robert Russell Dashner

Mar 22, 2012

Robert Russell Dashner, 38, of Terre Du Lac passed away March 22, 2012. He was born May 18, 1973 in Red Bud, IL. He was currently employed with the Missouri Department of Corrections at the Eastern Reception Diagnostic Center in Bonne Terre as a Correctional Officer. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Delmar Schwartz and Clarence Dashner; grandmother,...

Gladys Barton

Gladys Barton

Mar 20, 2012

Gladys Marie Barton, 93, of Bonne Terre passed away March 20, 2012 at Country Meadows. She was born on December 6, 1918 to the late James and Maggie Rawe. Also preceding in death is her husband, George P. Barton; son, George Leroy Barton; brothers, Raymond Rawe, Roy Coleman, James Rawe; sister, Genevieve Cain.Gladys was a charter member of the Pond...

Mary Rowland

Mary Rowland

Mar 19, 2012

Mary A. Rowland, 65, of Bonne Terre passed away March 19, 2012 at her residence. She was born October 29, 1946 in St. Louis to the late Ambrose Joseph and Sadie (Thayer) Oliver. She is survived by her husband, Gerald Glenn Rowland; two daughters, Victoria Puricelli and Stephanie Puricelli; two step-daughters, Barbara Rowland and Michelle Fitzgerald; granddaughter, Madison Rose; three...

Virgil Baggy Pettus

Virgil Baggy Pettus

Mar 18, 2012

Virgil "BAGGY" Pettus, 87 of Bonne Terre, past away in his home March 18, 2012.He was born in Bonne Terre, on February 16, 1925. He is preceded in death by Parents, Dan and Lela Pratte Pettus.One Daughter, Sandy Pettus Keen.A Brother, Bufford Pettus and Sisters, Thelma Yarbrough and Faye Green. Baggyis survived by his wife of 67 years, Bernice Letta...

Christopher Reddick

Christopher Reddick

Mar 18, 2012

Christopher Reddick, 26 of Park Hills, passed away March 18, 2012 in Ste. Genevieve County.He was born December 7, 1985 in Farmington. He is preceded in death by grandparents, David and Glenda Reddick; uncle, Josh Nicholson and step-father, Jeff King. Chris is survived by mother, Shelly Gibson; wife, Danielle (Williams) Reddick; children, Natalie and Aiden Reddick; brothers, Levi and Ryan...

Anthony M. Hardie, Ii

Anthony M. Hardie, Ii

Mar 17, 2012

Anthony Matthew Hardie, II, of Park Hills, Missouri passed away Saturday morning, March 17, 2012, at St. Louis University Hospital, in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 23 years, 11 months & 29 days. Anthony was born on March 18, 1988, in Farmington, and was the son of Heidi Mae Knight and the late Anthony Matthew Hardie, Sr. (dec'd...

Darryl K. Gerstner

Darryl K. Gerstner

Mar 16, 2012

Darryl Keith Gerstner, 71, of Bonne Terre passed away March 16, 2012. He was born April 28, 1940 in St. Joseph, MO. Darryl proudly served his country in the United States Army and later retired from the United States Post Office in Affton, MO. He never met a stranger and will be remembered for his love of talking and laughing....

Leora Lee Hoffman

Leora Lee Hoffman

Mar 15, 2012

Leora Lee (Wagner) Hoffman, 88, of Bonne Terre passed away March 15, 2012 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born March 16, 1923. Leora was a member of the St. Matthews Lutheran Church of Bonne Terre, where she was active in the Ladies Guild and sang in the choir. She was also a member of the Terre Du...

Randall J. Campbell

Randall J. Campbell

Mar 14, 2012

Randy Campbell, 57 of Park Hills, lost his fight to cancer in his home March 14, 2012.He was born in Farmington on April 25, 1954.Randy enjoyed building and racing sprint cars for over 20 years. He is preceded in death by parents, Ira and Gladys (Warwick) Campbell and brother, AlvinCampbell. Randy is survived by wife, Kathy (Nichols) Campbell of Park...

Dola Mcnabb

Dola Mcnabb

Mar 11, 2012

Dola M. McNabb passed away at Farmington Mineral Area Hospital on March 11, 2012 at the age of 89due to complications from a recent fall.She was born in Reynolds County, Missourion June 18, 1922 to James E. and Nancy Kay.She married Floyd McNabb in 1954.He preceded her in death.Also precedingher are four brothers, Cletus Kay, William U. L. Kay, Jim...

Betty L. Mcclaskey

Betty L. Mcclaskey

Mar 11, 2012

Mrs. Betty L. McClaskey passed away Sunday evening, March 11, 2012, at Parkland Health Center, Farmington, at the age of 70 years and 5 days. Betty was born on March 6, 1942, in Sparta, Illinois, and was the daughter of the late Russell (Spud) Murphy and Lucille Murphy.

She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Joseph McClaskey,...

Francis F. Counts

Francis F. Counts

Mar 9, 2012

Francis F. Counts, age 91, of Bonne Terre passed away March 9, 2012 at his residence.He was born August 6, 1920 in Bonne Terre to the late Clifford and May (Dryer) Counts, he was also preceded in death by is wife Bertha Lenora (East) Counts.Francis retired from St. Joe Lead after 23 years as a surveyor.He also sold cars for...