Obituaries

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

Norman Winthrop Tibbetts

Norman Winthrop Tibbetts

Jun 21, 2011

NORMAN WINTHROP TIBBETTSNorman Winthrop Tibbetts, age 87, of Desloge, passed away June 21, 2011. He was born March 22, 1924 in Melrose, Massachusetts.He received a BA degree from Boston University and served in the U.S. Marines during WW II. He was a member of the Desloge VFW 2426.Norman was preceded by his parents, Millard and Georgie (Matthews) Tibbetts; his wife...

William Wildbill Willhelm

William Wildbill Willhelm

Jun 19, 2011

William "Wild Bill" Willhelm, 76 of Bismarck, passed away June 19, 2011 at Country Meadows in Park Hills. He was born July 11, 1934. He was a member of the Bismarck Church of God. William was preceded in death by his parents William and Carrie (Ramo) Willhelm; spouses Helen and Lavada; son Daniel E. Willhelm; and sisters Lorreta Snyder and...

Melvin D. Hagan

Melvin D. Hagan

Jun 18, 2011

Melvin David "Dave" Hagan, 63 of Bonne Terre passed away June 18, 2011 at Parkland Health Center in Bonne Terre. He was born November 22, 1947 in St. Louis. Dave proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was an independent Christian and enjoyed golfing, hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by...

Bobby Joe Rodgers, Sr.

Bobby Joe Rodgers, Sr.

Jun 17, 2011

Mr. Bobby Joe Rodgers, Sr., passed away late Friday night, June 17, 2011, at the Stockhoff Nursing Home, in Fredericktown, MO., at the age of 83 years, 7 months & 12 days. Bobby was born Nov. 5, 1927, in Bonne Terre, MO., and was the son of Joseph & Essie Lucille 'Aubuchon' Rodgers. Also preceeding-in-death were: a stillborn daughter, Linda...

Paul James Simino

Paul James Simino

Jun 16, 2011

PAUL JAMES SIMINOPaul James Simino, age 81, of Desloge, Missouri passed away June 16, 2011 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. He was born February 20, 1930 in Elvins, Missouri.He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Park Hills and was a 25 year retiree from MODOT.He was preceded by his parents, Howard and Ethel (Cambell) Simino; brother, Clarence...

Edna Detta Craig

Edna Detta Craig

Jun 14, 2011

EDNA CRAIGEdna Detta Craig, age 96, of St. Ann, Missouri, formerly of Desloge, passed away June 14, 2011 at her residence. She was born September 25, 1914 in Reynolds County, Missouri.While living in Desloge she attended the United Methodist Church.Edna was preceded in death by her parents, Murphy L. and Missouri E. (Berry) White; her husband, Robert L. Craig; brothers,...

Roberta J. Abel

Roberta J. Abel

Jun 13, 2011

Roberta "Bobbi" Jean Abel, 55 of Leadwood passed away June 13, 2011 at her residence. She was born September 3, 1955 in Joliet, IL. She was a long term resident of Leadwood, worked at U.S. Tool for thirteen years and also served two terms as a past alderwoman for Leadwood. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Kambic;...

Shirley Dalton

Shirley Dalton

Jun 12, 2011

Shirley Dalton, age 75, of Bonne Terre, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre, Missouri, with her family at her side. She was born in Desloge, Missouri on December 6, 1935, daughter of the late Claude and Reva (Radle) Mabery. In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband,...

Laura G. Mcfarland

Laura G. Mcfarland

Jun 9, 2011

Laura Gayle McFarland age 52 of Desloge passed away Thursday June 9, 2011 at her residence. She was born January 11, 1959 in Independence, MO. Laura was a member of the New Heights Church. She taught English as a second language and was a Certified Speech Therapist; She loved the piano and stringed instruments and has given concerts in the...

Jerry C. Mccown

Jerry C. Mccown

Jun 6, 2011

Jerry McCown, age 92, of Terre Du Lac, passed away June 6, 2011 at his home. He was born in Marion, Illinois on June 26, 1918, the son of Jerry C McCown and Maude (Corder) McCown. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents; also his step-daughter, Sharon Ann Bartley. Jerry is survived by his wife, Maxine H McCown of...

Francis Bud Snyder

Francis Bud Snyder

Jun 4, 2011

Francis "Bud" Snyder Francis "Bud" Snyder, 69 of Bonne Terre, passed away June 4, 2011. He was born October 2, 1941 in Hornersville, Missouri. Bud was a lifelong member of the Bismarck VFW Post 6947.Francis is survived by his wife, Bernice (Myers) Snyder; sons, Justin Snyder and wife Sherry, and Mark Wright; brother, Walter Snyder and wife Linda; seven grandchildren;...

Janet R. Mecey

Janet R. Mecey

Jun 3, 2011

Janet Renee Mecey, 70 of French Village passed away June 3, 2011. She was born April 9, 1941 in St. Louis. She was a member of the St. Anne Catholic Church and St. Vincent DePaul. She enjoyed singing and dancing. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ann (Gore) Yattoni; two daughters, Nancy Barks and Marti Mecey;...

James O. Maxfield

James O. Maxfield

Jun 1, 2011

Mr. James O. Maxfield passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, Farmington, at the age of 86 years and 4 months. James was born Jan. 31, 1925, in Paragould, Ark., & was the son of Hugh Maxfield and Cecil 'Tyner' Maxfield. Also preceding was a sister, Alice Mannie.James was united in marriage to Helen Ayleen...

Roxy Jo Gross

Roxy Jo Gross

May 30, 2011

Mrs. Roxy Jo Gross passed away Monday afternoon, May 30, 2011, at her Farmington residence at the age of 61 years, 4 months & 6 days. Roxy was born on January 24, 1950, in Newton, Iowa, and was the daughter of Stanley Edward Kuhrt and Dolores J. 'Stewart' Kuhrt.Survivors Include : her husband, Kent Gross, of Farmington. 1 Daughter, Niki...

Walter Crose

Walter Crose

May 30, 2011

Walter "Wally" " P-Paw" CroseWally Crose, age 62, of Irondale passed away May 30, 2011 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center in Farmington, MO. He was born March 22, 1949, to the late Lloyd Crose and Mildred "Millie" (McBride) Crose.Wally was self-employed as a painter. He also served his country in the United States Navy and was a Veteran of...

Ron Gillam

Ron Gillam

May 29, 2011

Ronald Allen Gillam age 48 passed away May 29, 2011. He was born June 28, 1962 in Bonne Terre. Ronald is preceded in death by his mother Barbara Carroll Gillam.Ron is survived by his wife Kathy Gillam; Children, Melissa and husband Charles Pritchett of Farmington, Elisha and husband Grant Peterson of Barnhart; grandchildren, Kernan and Riley Pritchett, Dylan and Brady...

Lillian Pratte

Lillian Pratte

May 28, 2011

Lillian Pratte age 86 of Desloge passed away May 28, 2011 at Camelot Skilled Nursing Center. She was born September 9, 1924 to the late Nelson Charles Meador and Macey (Ellis) Meador.Lillian is also preceded in death by her husband John Pratte Sr.; Daughter, Jo-Ann Christopher; Daughter, Carolyn Joyce Mills; Son, John Pratte Jr.; Daughter Janet Lynn Forshee; Grandchildren, Chery...

Gary Crader

Gary Crader

May 28, 2011

Gary Crader age 52 of Park Hills passed away May 28, 2011 at his residence. He was born August 22, 1958 to the late Bart Crader Jr. and Shirley (Newbrand) Crader.Gary was a Corrections Officer at the Farmington Correctional Center. He also served his country in the United States Air Force and was a Veteran of The Persian Gulf War.Gary...

Jennifer Renee Cuevas

Jennifer Renee Cuevas

May 28, 2011

Jennifer Renee Cuevas age 35 of Leadwood passed away May 28, 2011. Jennifer was born October 12, 1975 in Elgin, Ill. She is preceded in death by her mother Star Board Wishon.Jennifer is survived by her husband Tony Cuevas; children, Tyler Allen Keirsey, Star Renee Cuevas, Marissa Sky Cuevas all of Leadwood; father, Charles Wishon; one brother, Chuck Wishon of...

Marvin Lennie Key

Marvin Lennie Key

May 27, 2011

Lennis is survived by daughter, Karla Woita; brother, Ronald Banks; sister, Connie Allen; Newphews, Brian (Diane) Allen and Kyle William Banks; Sister-In-Law, Marilyn Banks; and longtime friend, Larry Kennon.Service ScheduleVisitation:Date:Wednesday June 1, 2011Time:5 to 8 pmVisitation Location:C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home Caldwell Chapel in Park Hills