Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Karen M. Basden
Jan 24, 2012
Karen Margaret Basden 52, of Bonne Terre passed away January 24, 2012. She was born June 2, 1959 in St. Louis County. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre. She was a lifelong educator in the local schools. Karen began her teaching career at the North County School District for 1 year. She then taught...
John F. Compton Jr
Jan 24, 2012
John Compton Jr., 67 of Desloge, passed away at his residence, Tuesday, January 24, 2012.He was born October 4, 1944 in Bonne Terre, to the late John F. and Delores (Johnson) Compton Sr., and later served his country in the United States Marines. John is survived by his sister, Betty (Mrs. Marvin) Horton; nephews, Ted (Michelle) Horton, Aaron (Alison) Horton;...
Ralph Bruns
Jan 21, 2012
Ralph Bruns age 92 passed away January 21, 2012 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born September 22, 1919 to the late William Henry Bruns and Alta (Harness) Bruns. Ralph was also preceded in death by his only sibling Allison Bruns, his brother.Ralph was a long time business man in the area and owned and operated an...
Emmett Joelred Hurt
Jan 21, 2012
Emmett Joel "Red" Hurt age 79 of Farmington passed away January 21, 2012 at his residence. He was born October 27, 1932 in Palestine, Arkansas to the late Emmett J and Hazel G Hurt Walbrecht. Also preceding him in death is a daughter Ellen Sweet; sister Edna Klian; grandson, Dakota Adams.Red was a General Motors Retiree. He was also very...
Sybil Marie Counts
Jan 21, 2012
Sybil Marie (Pritchett) Counts age 70 was born June 25,1941 to the late Presslie and Vernetta (Morice) Pritchett. She peacefully went to be with the Lord January 21,2012. Sybil was married to the late DeVaughn Eugene Counts in 1963 also preceding her in death are a step son Richard Allen Counts and a brother Leroy Pritchett. She is survived by...
Brenda Kay Hulsey
Jan 20, 2012
Brenda HulseyBrenda Kay Hulsey age 62 formerly of Desloge passed away January 20, 2012 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center.She was born to the late Thomas and Audrey (Wright) Ball. She is also preceded by her husband James Hulsey; daughter in infancy Sherry Ann; Brothers, Billy Ball and Robert Ball.Brenda was a former employee of Mineral Area Regional Medical Center working...
Diana Nokes
Jan 19, 2012
Diana Sue Nokes, age 57 of Park Hills, passed away January 19, 2012 at St. Alexius Hospital. She was born September 3, 1954 to the late Lovell Charles and Ruby Abney. Diana was preceded in death by a brother, Darrell Abney; niece Samantha Wade; and nephew, Tommy Triplett.She is survived by her fianc James Campbell; children, Josh Nokes and wife...
Susie A. Barron
Jan 19, 2012
Susie Barron, 95 of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012 at St. Joe Manor.She was born July 27, 1916 in Bonne Terre.She was a member of the Second Baptist Church of East Bonne Terre. She was preceded in death by parents, Oscar and Beatrice (Weible) Ransom; first husband, Sam Dotson; second husband, James Firman Barron; sons, Walter Wayne...
Brian M. Boyd
Jan 17, 2012
Mr. Brian Malvern Boyd passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 17, 2012, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center, in Farmington, at the age of 85 years, 5 months & 19 days. Brian was born on July 28, 1926, in Coffman, Missouri. Preceding-in-death were: his father, Malvern C. Boyd (1984); his mother, Ruby Elizabeth 'Robertson' Boyd (1976); and a son, Glenn Wayne Boyd...
Baby Girl Lucy Elizabeth Miller
Jan 17, 2012
Baby Girl Lucy Elizabeth Miller born on January 17, 2012, peacefully passed from the arms of her parents into the arms of Jesus. Lucy's family was blessed with almost seven hours before she received her angelic wings and went to her heavenly home. Although Lucy's time here on earth was short, she provided a lifetime of memories for her family.
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Walter Gary Glore
Jan 16, 2012
Walter Gary Glore, 65, of Bonne Terre passed away January 16, 2012 at his home.Mr. Glore was born May 5, 1946 to Chester L. and Elba Jane (McGee) Glore. He is preceded in death by his father, one brother, Tommy Lee Glore, and a sister, Bertha Glore.He is survived by wife, Donna Glore; three daughters Debra McVay and husband James,...
James Howard Rayburn
Jan 15, 2012
James Rayburn, 75, of Bonne Terre passed away at his residence January 15, 2012. He was born June 28, 1936 to the late James McDonald and Minnie Lee (Lott) Rayburn in Lebanon, Nebraska. James is also preceded in death by his step-mother Beulah Rayburn and his sister Joyce May Rayburn.James was a member of the Bonne Terre Church of God,...
Beulah Patterson Burns
Jan 14, 2012
Beulah "Bootsie" Patterson Burns, 86 passed away in Farmington January 14, 2012. She was born February 5, 1925 in Elvins, Missouri.She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Maude (Higbee) Weiss; first husband Homer Patterson; second husband Lester Burns; five sisters and five brothers.Beulah is survived by two daughters Sharon (Charles) Boudet and Vikki (Richard) Blumenstock of Farmington;...
Byrtle Delle Gillam Lunsford
Jan 14, 2012
Mrs. Byrtle Delle 'Camden' Gillam Lunsford passed away late Saturday night, Jan. 14, 2012, at Friendship Village in Chesterfield, MO., at the age of 97 years, 11 months & 17 days. Byrtle was born on Jan. 27, 1914, in Bunker, MO., & was the daughter of M. J. "Dode" Camden and Elizabeth 'Bay' Camden. Also preceding-in-death were: her 1st husband,...
Joyce S. Nance
Jan 12, 2012
Joyce S. Nance 96, of Bonne Terre passed away January 12, 2012 at St. Joe Manor. She was born October 24, 1915 in Bonne Terre. She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, Ethel Lindquist Circle, Bonne Terre Hospital Auxiliary and the Lambeth School Association. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Henry and Mary Alice (Pigg)...
Marvin Leroy Poston
Jan 12, 2012
Marvin Leroy Poston age 87, of Leadwood passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 at his residence.He was born November, 29, 1924 and later joined the Navy serving as Naval Intelligence in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of Leadwood United Methodist Church since 1938 and was a member of the Leadwood Masonic Lodge #598 for over 60 years. He...
Ralph Diddle Bess
Jan 9, 2012
Ralph Elwood "Diddle" Bess 81, of Bonne Terre passed away January 9, 2012 at St. Joe Manor. He was born November 10, 1930 in Bonne Terre. He was a 40 year member and Past Master of Samaritan Lodge #424. He loved to ride motorcycles and toured both the United States and Canada. He was one of the original members of...
Rita Kay Mcclanahan
Jan 7, 2012
Mrs. Rita Kay McClanahan passed away Saturday afternoon, January 7, 2012, at Community Manor, Farmington, at the age of 66 years, 5 months & 21 days. Rita was born on July 16, 1945, and was the daughter of Floyd Earl Rawson and Mildred 'Byington' Rawson. Also preceding-in-death were: 3 sisters - Virginia Marlow; Helen Lang & Faye Naused. 3 brothers...
Drew Pettus
Jan 7, 2012
Drew Pettus, 25 of Elk Grove Village, IL, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012. He was born July 28, 1986 in IL, and moved to Desloge, where he lived a short time before going back to Elk Grove.He is preceded in death by his mother Deborah (Flanery) Pettus; Grandparents Mary Compton, Bob and Margaret Pettus.Drew is survived by his father,...
Wilmer Dean Link
Jan 6, 2012
Wilmer "Dean" Link, 71 of Desloge, passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 at his residence.He was born May 9, 1940 in Deering, Missouri. He is preceded in death by his parents, George Arthur Link and Laura (Schafer) Link Dotson; brother, Ellis Link; sisters, Mary Link, Patricia McDonald, Ruth Breeding, and Allean Gearhart. Dean is survived by wife, Carol Link; sons,...
