Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Dorris Virginia Harris
Dec 19, 2011
Mrs. Dorris Virginia 'Reed' Harris, passed away late Monday afternoon, Dec. 19, 2011, at Ozark Riverview Manor, in Ozark, MO., at the age of 73 years and 19 days. Dorris was born Nov. 30, 1938, in Chloride, MO., and was the daughter of Rev. Joseph Leslie Reed (1999), and Elta Virginia 'Sherrill' Reed (1996). Also preceding-in-death were, In-Laws: Denvel "Bud"...
Joseph Brewer
Dec 17, 2011
Joseph G. Brewer, age 65, of Desloge, Missouri, passed away December17, 2011 at Parkland Health Centerin Farmington.He was born October 24, 1946 in Frankclay, MO.He was preceded in death by his parents; William Jr. and Dorothy Forshee Brewer and his wife Laverne Moore Brewer.He is survived by 3 Daughters; Tina (Mrs. Dave) Ruby, Teresa (Mrs.Pat) Horton, and Kathy (Mrs. Jeremy)...
Larry Scott
Dec 16, 2011
Larry Scott, 63 of Terre Du Lac passed away December 16, 2011. He was born February 28, 1948 in St. Louis. Larry was Assistant Warden at the Farmington Correctional Center.He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvy and Norma (Diedrich) Scott.The most important aspect of Larrys life was his family whom he dearly loved. Surviving family members include his...
Mary Alice Willis
Dec 14, 2011
Mary Willis, 62 of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City.She was born December 3, 1949 in St. Louis and later worked as a CNA at a local Nursing Home.She also enjoyed attending The First Baptist Church of Farmington. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester Nolon and Joy (Dickerson)...
Mary Lou Rhodes
Dec 8, 2011
Mary Lou Rhodes, 78 of Park Hills, passed away December 8, 2011 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis.She was born, January 15, 1933 in Hogan, Missouri. Mary Lou and her husband Jim owned and operated Rhodes Small Engine Repair for 10 years.She was also an active member of Esther Methodist church. She was preceded in death by parents, Richard...
Lorraine R. Bertrand
Dec 7, 2011
Lorraine Rita Bertrand, 67 of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, December 07, 2011 at Stockhoff Nursing Home in Fredericktown.She was born September 11, 1944 in Woonsocket, RI. She was preceded in death by her mother, Claire (Cavanaugh) Briere. Lorraine is survived by her father, Aurele Briere; daughter, Pam Woody of Farmington; son, Marc Bertrand of Massachuttes; grandchildren, Marissa, Abbigail, and Angela...
Roena Elizabeth Gruner
Dec 6, 2011
Mrs. Roena Elizabeth 'Sutherlin' Gruner passed away early Tuesday evening, December 6, 2011, at National Health Care, Desloge, at the age of 85 years, 10 months & 5 days. Roena was born on January 31, 1926, in Montalba, Texas, and was the daughter of Wilburn Sutherlin and Laura Lenora 'Youngblood' Sutherlin.
Roena married John Henry Gruner on September 30, 1946....
Jerry Ellis Hicks
Dec 4, 2011
Jerry Hicks, 69 of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011 at St. Johns Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born February 19, 1942 in Campbell, Missouri to the late Truman and Elnora (Cashion) Hicks. Jerry was also preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Wey.Jerry served in the United States Navy and Army Reserves and later...
Ann Brown
Dec 3, 2011
Ann (Ms. Annie) Brown, 92, of Desloge,Mo passed away December 3, 2011. She was born on April 20th, 1919 inRichmond Minnesota to the late Gus and Lizzie Jansen.Ann was preceded in death by herhusband of 57 years, Earnest A. Brown.Ms. Annie is survived by twosisters, Wally Nohner and Betty Hilsgen; one brother, Leo Jansen; many niecesand nephews; and many many...
Walter Ruben Simon Jr.
Dec 2, 2011
Walter Ruben Simon, Jr. 95, of Terre Du Lac passed away December 2, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born April 14, 1916 in St. Louis. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bonne Terre, an avid golfer and card player. He loved to...
Detra Gamache
Nov 30, 2011
Detra Gail Gamache 55 of Iron Mountain Lake, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at her residence.Detra was born June 28, 1956 in Bonne Terre to the late Eddie Burgess and Wilma (Buxton) Burgess-Peterson. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Gamache; daughters, Angel (Mrs. Darrell) Coleman and Dea Stevens; grandchildren, Brittany, MacKenzie, and Connor Coleman; sisters, Wanda Smith, Lonna...
Irma Cross
Nov 29, 2011
Irma Cross, 76 of Desloge, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011. She was born March 22, 1935, in Leadwood, Missouri. Irma was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.Irma is preceded in death by her parents, Vester Penberthy and Beatrice (Marler) Penberthy; and three brothers, Denny Penberthy, Dean Penberthy, and Mick Penberthy.Irma is survived by her husband Martin Cross of Desloge,...
Shirley Jones
Nov 27, 2011
Shirley Jones 77 of Desloge, passed away November 27, 2011 at her residence.She was born November 13, 1934 in Gumbo MO, to the late Doris and Beaulah (Mitchell) Mahurin.Shirley would have celebrated her 60 year wedding anniversary on December 1, with her husband Johnnie "Casey" Jones. She is preceded in death by parents; sister, Loretta (Cricket) Mahurin Guinn; grandson, Michael...
Jim Ballard
Nov 25, 2011
JimBallardJames "Jim" Valentine Ballard age 65 of Columbia passed away at his residence onNovember 25, 2011.He was born to thelate Elmer Valentine and Vernie Delmar (Roberts) Ballard. Also preceded by foursisters, Patricia Hulsey, Pauline Steinc, Corine Powers, Nancy Barton; onebrother, Jerry Ballard.Survivedby his companion, Sue Marie Ballard; Children, Roxana Lipe, Cindy Davis,Barbara Campbell, Theresa Davis, Jamie Picton, Jessica Ballard; SeventeenGrandchildren;...
Linda Sue Denny
Nov 25, 2011
Linda Sue Denny 67 of Park Hills, passed away Friday, November 25, 2011 at St. Johns Mercy.She was born in Corning Arkansas on March 3, 1944.Linda was a member of the Leadbelt Pentecostal Church in Bonne Terre. She was preceded in death by her father, Guy Cecil Lewis. Linda is survived by her husband, Walter Denny Jr.; mother, Beulah Marie...
Mary E. Griffin
Nov 24, 2011
Mary Ellen Griffin, 68, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2011 at her residence. She was born September 16, 1943 in Bonne Terre, Missouri. She was employed with Wal*Mart for sixteen years, her last position working as a door greeter. Mary is preceded in death by parents Hardy and Esther (Booher) McCord; brothers Bill McCord and Bud McCord;...
Mary E. Griffin
Nov 24, 2011
Mary Ellen Griffin, 68, of Bonne Terre, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2011 at her residence. She was born September 16, 1943 in Bonne Terre, Missouri. She was employed with Wal*Mart for sixteen years, her last position working as a door greeter. Mary is preceded in death by parents Hardy and Esther (Booher) McCord; brothers Bill McCord and Bud McCord;...
Patricia Ann Manser
Nov 22, 2011
Patricia Ann Manser, 59 of Bonne Terre passed away November 22, 2011 at her residence. She was born March 17, 1952 in Warren Township, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Clara (Gregory) Caldwell; two brothers, David Caldwell and Bobby Gregory; sister, Darlene Gregory. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Jo Ann Cauley Dunn and husband...
Joan Gross
Nov 22, 2011
Joan Eileen Yost Gross, 80, died at 4:26 p.m. Tuesday, 22 November 2011 at the home of her daughter, Rebecca, where she spent the last seven months of life in their final battle with Alzheimer's.Born 12 February 1931, in Alton, Illinois to Walter F. Yost and Eileen K. Couch.On 11 December 1948 she married William Alvin Gross, son of Irene...
Lester William Saunchegraw
Nov 22, 2011
Lester William Saunchegraw, 95 of Bonne Terre passed away November 22, 2011 at Parkland Health Center. He was born September 5, 1916 at Mineral Point. He attended the Bonne Terre Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Cora (Skiles) Saunchegraw; son, Kenneth Saunchegraw; brother, Bernard "Pete" Saunchegraw; sister, Dorothy King. Lester is survived by...
