Obituaries

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

William Joseph Wells

William Joseph Wells

Oct 26, 2011

Joseph William Wells, formerly of Farmington, was born September 22, 1947 to the late Henry Washington Wells and Henrietta Marie (Welty) Wells.He was currently retired and living out his days enjoying Colorado with his wife Pamela Kay (Sutton) Wells.He is survived by his wife and children Tiffany Marie Wells (Oscar), Justin Robert Wells (Vonnie), Ashley Jo Langenhorst (Matthew), Kayla Breanne...

Nellie Marie Kollmeyer

Nellie Marie Kollmeyer

Oct 26, 2011

Nellie Marie (Laws) Kollmeyer, went to sleep in the arms of Jesus, on the evening of Oct. 26, 2011, surrounded by her family. She had reached the age of 91 years, 5 months & 16 days. She was born May 10, 1920, just outside Farmington, the daughter of David J. Laws, Sr., & Gertrude J. (Yeargain) Laws. She was preceded-in-death...

Melba Faye Kite

Melba Faye Kite

Oct 25, 2011

Melba Faye Kite 64 of Leadwood, MO passed away October 25, 2011 at her residence. She was born November 14, 1946 in Leadwood to Ruth E. (Allen) Kite and the late Vernon G. Kite.Melba retired from St. Joe Minerals, where she was employed as the Purchasing Agent.She will be remembered by her beautiful wedding cakes, as well as her cookie...

Terry Blainevon Thun

Terry Blainevon Thun

Oct 24, 2011

Terry Blaine von Thun 57 of Desloge,passed awayOctober 24, 2011. He was born June 15, 1954 in Kirksville, MO to Iva Pearl (Shoffstall) von Thun and the late J. Edward von Thun. He not only was preceded in death by his dad, but also his grandparents. Terry is survived by his wife, Carolyn (Pierce) von Thun; mother Iva Pearl von...

Ted Hamby

Ted Hamby

Oct 24, 2011

Theodore "Ted" Fredrick Hamby, age 79, of Terre Du Lac, Missouri passed away October 24, 2011 at St. Johns Mercy Medical Center. He was born March 16, 1932 in Ellington, Missouri. Theodore attended Centenary United Methodist Church and was a long time dedicated member of the Mineral Area Elks Lodge #2583 serving as treasurer for over twenty years. Ted served...

Bernie G. Snyder

Bernie G. Snyder

Oct 24, 2011

Mr. Bernie G. Snyder passed away Monday afternoon, October 24, 2011, at his Doe Run residence at the age of 57 years, 7 months & 17 days. Bernie was born on March 7, 1954, in Doniphan, MO., & was the son of Vennie 'Switzer' Snyder and the late Roy Snyder. Also preceding-in-death was a brother, Danny Snyder.

Survivors Include: his wife,...

Colton William Pigg

Colton William Pigg

Oct 21, 2011

Colton William Pigg passed away Friday evening at the Sparta Community Hospital, in Sparta, Illinois, at the age of 20 years, 2 months & 1 day. Colton was born in Farmington on August 20, 1991. Colton was preceded-in-death by Grandparents: Pat Pigg; Carl & Alice Williamson.

Colton enjoyed Motorcycle Racing; playing the Guitar; Football & Baseball. Colton will be missed by...

David Farley

David Farley

Oct 20, 2011

David Farley 43 of Desloge, Missouri died October 20, 2011 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center.He was born July 19, 1968 in Bonne Terre, Missouri.He was preceded in death by his father, Jack David Farley.David is survived by his wife Teia Farley; mother, Terri Jo Farley; children, Tyler Serini and wife Katie, Tanner Serini, Brad Farley Besemer, Hannah Farley and Heather...

Christine Marie Mabery

Christine Marie Mabery

Oct 18, 2011

God called for and received, one of his most special angels, Tina Christine Marie (Beyatte) Mabery, 55 of Desloge, MO.She was sent to this earth March 15, 1956 in Ste. Genevieve, MO, to bless the lives of her parents Ray and Alice (Brown) Beyatte Sr., and what a blessing she was!Tina was a caring and giving person, with a huge...

Elizabeth Edna Miller

Elizabeth Edna Miller

Oct 18, 2011

Mrs. Elizabeth Montgomery Miller, beloved wife of Gene for 69 years, passed away Tuesday morning, October 18, 2011, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, at the age of 86 years, 1 month & 11 days. She was born on September 7, 1925, in Chloride, Missouri, to the late Freeman and Margarette 'Govero' Montgomery. She was a sister to the late Freeman...

Edna Sis Cross

Edna Sis Cross

Oct 17, 2011

Edna "Sis" Cross 76 of Desloge, Mo passed away Monday October 17 at her residence.She was born in Banner, MO on July 18, 1935.Edna is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon J. Cross; parents, Elvie Lee and Etta Mae (Duncan) Mahurin; brother, Perry Mahurin and grandson, Brad Hurtz.She is survived by children, Mike Cross and wife Mary, Paul Cross...

Brandon Michael Bays

Brandon Michael Bays

Oct 11, 2011

Brandon Michael Bays 15 of Festus, MO died Tuesday October 11, 2011.He was born June 25, 1996 in St. Louis, MO and was a student of DeSoto High School at the time of his death, but had also attended Farmington as well as Central Schools.Brandon was an active member of Memorial Chapter of Demolays, and loved to hunt with his...

Mary L. Edgar

Mary L. Edgar

Oct 11, 2011

Mary L. Edgar 84 of Desloge, died October 11, 2011 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis.She was born January 4, 1927 in Bonne Terre, Missouri to the late Lehman J. and Mary M. (Tetley) Braning, and joined hands in August of 1947 with the late Morris E Edgar in Farmington, Missouri.Mary was a member of the Centenary Methodist Church...

Regina M. Sikes

Regina M. Sikes

Oct 10, 2011

Regina M. Sikes, 94 of Bonne Terre, passed away October 10, 2011 at the Desloge NHC Health Care Center. She was born August 29, 1917. Regina was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and craftswoman who enjoyed quilting.She was preceded in death by her Parents and loving husband, Walter L. Sikes.Regina is survived by four children, (Sons) Walter A. Sikes, Dennis...

Anna Elizabeth Detring

Anna Elizabeth Detring

Oct 9, 2011

Mrs. Anna E. 'Gibson' Detring passed away Sunday evening, October 9, 2011, at the Baisch Nursing Center, in DeSoto, MO., at the age of 87 years and 21 days. Anna was born Sept. 18, 1924, in Elvins & was the daughter of Jewell Gibson & Elsie 'Montgomery' Gibson. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Edgar Anthony Detring (2007); a sister, Ruby...

Gay Brenda Volner

Gay Brenda Volner

Oct 9, 2011

Gay Volner, 85 of Frisco, TX, formerly of Desloge, passed away October 9, 2011. She was born January 3, 1926 in Rice, AR.She was preceded in death by her parents Jack and Ima (Bryant) Nation; husband Earl Volner; sister Edna Phillips.Gay is survived by her three sons: Danny Volner, Mark Volner and Stephen and wife Tammy Volner; Six Grandchildren: Brian...

Virginia Marie Rodgers

Virginia Marie Rodgers

Oct 5, 2011

Mrs. Virginia Marie Rodgers passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 5, 2011, at her Stockhoff Nursing Home residence in Fredericktown, at the age of 82 years, 1 month & 4 days. Virginia was born on September 1, 1929, in Bonne Terre, and was the daughter of John Hodge, Sr., & Eva Pearl 'Mackey' Hodge. Also preceding-in-death were: her husband, Bobby Joe...

Jerry Lachance

Jerry Lachance

Oct 2, 2011

Jerry LaChance, 63 of Desloge passed away October 2, 2011 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born August 31, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri.He was preceded in death by his parents Roscoe & Ruby (Cartwright) LaChance; wife Joan LaChance.Jerry is survived by four daughters: Dawn (Mrs. Ricky Hulsey-Agnew), Theresa Good, Debbie (Mrs. Jim Hartmann) and Christina...

Christine R. Miller

Christine R. Miller

Sep 30, 2011

Mrs. Christine R. Miller passed away Friday morning, Sept. 30, 2011, at her rural Farmington residence at the age of 85 years, 11 months and 11 days. Christine was born Oct. 19, 1925, in Farmington, and was the daugher of George E. Shinn, Sr., and Edna Mearl 'Thomas' Shinn. Also preceding in death were: a sister, Maxine Ragsdale & 2...

Martha Aubuchon

Martha Aubuchon

Sep 28, 2011

Martha Ann Aubuchon, 50 of Bonne Terre passed away September 28, 2011 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. She was born December 26, 1960 in Bonne Terre. She was a member of the Silver Springs Baptist Church where she was very active and served as the church secretary. Martha also helped with Boy Scout Troop 445.She was preceded in death by her...