Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Bob Holtz
Sep 13, 2020
Bob Holtz, 55, of Park Hills, passed away September 13, 2020, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. He was born September 30, 1964, in Farmington, to late Gustav and Patricia (Black) Holtz. Bob was baptized in the Lutheran faith and a dedicated truck driver for over 30 years.
He is survived by his two sons, Robbie Holtz and...
Evelyn Genevieve Morris
Sep 13, 2020
Evelyn Genevieve Morris, 94, of Bonne Terre passed away September 13, 2020 at NHC in Desloge. She was born on June 28, 1926 to the late Elijah Matthews and Eva (MacGuire) Matthews Palmer. Evelyn was also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert L. Morris Sr.; grandson, Rickie Heth; and one brother.
Evelyn was a member of the Eastern Star...
Roy Allen Spangenberg Jr.
Sep 13, 2020
Roy Allen Spangenberg, Jr., 48, of Farmington passed away September 13, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 17, 1972 in Fort Sill, Oklahoma to Roy Allen Spangenberg, Sr. and the late Regina Gladden.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Regina Gladden and his daughter, Angel Rose Spangenberg.
Roy is survived by his father, Roy Allen Spangenberg,...
Ora B Mahurin
Sep 12, 2020
Ora Mahurin, age 92, of Desloge, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Camelot Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Farmington. She was born on Sunday, December 11, 1927 in Centerville. Ora was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed taking walks, making quilts and being in her garden.
Ora is preceded in death by her...
Marianna Elizabeth Sumpter
Sep 8, 2020
Marianna Elizabeth (Contreras) Sumpter, age 34, of Doe Run passed Tuesday, September 8, 2020. She was born January 11, 1986 to Oscar and Teresa (Moyers) Contreras in Casa Grande, Arizona. Marianna loved being a mom and her children were everything to her.
Marianna was preceded in death by her sister, Cara Cardenas; grandparents, Oscar and Freda Moyers and Louis and...
Dean Cooper
Sep 6, 2020
Carroll Dean Cooper passed away on September 6, 2020 at the age of 87.
He was born in Frankclay, Missouri on March 7, 1933 to Albert “Bud and Hallie Joyce (Wilkinson) Cooper. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his only brother, Richard Lee and daughter Carol Lynn Martin.
Dean served his country in the United...
Zeita Belle Brewer
Sep 5, 2020
Zeita Belle (Tongay) Brewer, age 73, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020, at Parkland Health Center. She was born on April 14, 1947 in Bonne Terre. Zeita was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Mildred (Wurst) Tongay, first husband Donald R. Brenneke Sr., second husband Danny Brewer Sr. and her son Donald R. Brenneke Jr., a...
Jerry Umfleet
Sep 5, 2020
Jerry Lee Umfleet of Desloge, Missouri, was born on April 16, 1939, in Esther, Missouri, a son of the late Noah Umfleet and the late Hazel (Kennon) Umfleet. Jerry departed this life on Saturday, September 5, 2020, at his residence, having reached the age of eighty-one years, four months and twenty days.
In addition to his father and mother,...
Loyd Pruitt
Sep 5, 2020
Loyd Pruitt, 69, of Irondale, passed away September 5, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born December 2, 1950, in Bonne Terre to the late William “Bill” and Cletus Belle (Cain) Pruitt. Loyd managed Carlyon’s Auto Parts for 44 years and enjoyed working in the yard, cleaning his cars, and going to flea markets.
He...
Cecil E. Barron Sr.
Sep 5, 2020
Cecil E. Barron Sr., age 82, of Desloge, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020, at his residence. He was born on October 6, 1937 in Perry Township. Cecil was preceded in death by his parents Walter Francis and Della May (Burns) Barron as well as six brothers Wyman, Orville, Henry, Gene, Clarence “Smiley”, Firmin and two sisters Mary Wisdom and...
Ivory Bernard Garrison
Sep 2, 2020
Ivory Bernard Garrison, age 55, of Farmington, passed away September 2, 2020. He was born on August 30, 1965, in St. Louis to the late Frank and Melba (Perry) Garrison. Ivory was educated in the Normandy School District and later attended Job Corps where he took up upholstery. He was a member of Parkland Chapel Church.
In addition to his...
John Cleveland
Sep 1, 2020
John Cleveland, 77, of Festus, passed away peacefully, September 2020 at his home. He was born September 23, 1943, in Dearborn, Michigan, to the late Morris and Audrey (Woolford) Cleveland. John served his country in the United States Army and was a lifetime member of the VFW and American Legion #253 Honor Guard. John was a teacher and coach for...
Tim Alcorn
Sep 1, 2020
Tim Alcorn, 79, of Leadwood, passed away September 1, 2020, at the Baptist Home Nursing Center in Ironton. He was born September 16, 1940, in Leadwood, to the late Harold Sr. and Golden Marie (Logan) Alcorn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Sr. and Golden, and four brothers, Gordon Bernard, Harold Henry Jr. (Herb), Michael Oliver...
Richard M Woods
Aug 30, 2020
Richard M. Woods, Jr. age 74, of Bonne Terre passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 1, 1946 to the late Richard M. and Marcella Mae (Lawson) Woods Sr. in Washington County, Missouri. Richard proudly served our country in The United States Army during Vietnam. Richard owned and operated his own plumbing company. He...
Jim Davis
Aug 29, 2020
James "Jim" Bailey Davis, age 83, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2020, at his residence. He was born on Saturday, April 10, 1937, in Rivermines. He was a member of First Baptist Church of DeLassus, The Gideons International and the V.F.W. Post 5896 in Farmington. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army where he retired...
Ruby Geraldine Armbruster
Aug 26, 2020
Ruby Geraldine (Kennedy) Armbruster, age 92, of Ste. Genevieve, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at her residence. Ruby was born October 3, 1927 in Centerville, Missouri to the late John Frank and Neoma (Barton) Kennedy.
In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, James Glenwood Armbruster; sons, Leroy Armbruster and Allen Ray Armbruster; brother,...
Henry "Bud" Bomar Iii
Aug 25, 2020
Henry G. “Bud” Bomar III, 57, of Farmington passed away August 25, 2020. He was born October 14, 1962 in Yakota Air Force Base, Japan. Bud enjoyed wood working in his spare time.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Donna (Paulson) Bomar; maternal grandparents, Hulda and Harold Wallich; paternal grandparents, Mary and H.G. Bomar, Sr.
Bud is survived...
Verneil Nations
Aug 24, 2020
Amazing times of Verneil Mae (Conway) Nations, born May 1, 1934 to August 24, 2020. Life is as a vapor, that appears a little while, then vanishes away. Verneil……AKA Flash, was an incredible person, and had a god given talent of playing piano. She listened to broken hearts and mended thoughts. She loved the outdoors, flowers and birds, camping at...
John Michael Gercis
Aug 24, 2020
John Michael Gercis, 67, of Farmington passed away August 24, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He was born September 13, 1952 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. John loved fishing and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nick Joseph Gercis and Pearl Josephine (Leeper) Gercis; daughter, LaDina Smith; sister, Mary Gercis.
John is survived...
Sandra Gallaher
Aug 21, 2020
Sandra Ruth “Sandy” Gallaher, 71, of Farmington traveled from this world on August 21, 2020 into the waiting open arms of Jesus Christ, her Personal Savior. Sandy was born November 7, 1948 in St. Louis to Carl Williams and the late Jean (Tipsword) Williams.
She leaves behind to mourn, her husband, Harold Gallaher; father, Carl Williams; children, Ryan (Stacey) Hitchings...
