Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Melvin Gillam
Apr 6, 2020
Melvin Roy Gillam, 83, of Bismarck passed away April 6, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 23, 1936 in St. Louis to the late Edgar and Fairy Mae (Tullock) Gillam. He was also preceded in death by his infant daughter. Melvin was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bismarck.
Melvin is survived by his loving wife,...
Gary Lee Adkins
Apr 4, 2020
Gary Adkins, 75, of Park Hills, passed away April 4, 2020 at his residence. He was born November 18, 1944, in St. Louis, to the late Sonny and Marion (Ward) Adkins. Gary proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Nina Washburn and step-daughter, Diane Williams.
Gary is survived...
Rosemary Richardson
Apr 3, 2020
Rosemary Hahn Richardson, 90, passed from this life on April 3, 2020. She was born to Ernest and Hazel Vineyard on February 17,1930 in Bonne Terre, Missouri.
Rosemary grew up in Flat River and lived most of her life in this town she held so dear. She was christened at the Taylor Avenue United Methodist Church, now First United Methodist,...
Betty Hulsey
Apr 2, 2020
Betty Hulsey, 87, of Desloge, passed away April 2, 2020, at Camelot Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born May 5, 1932, in Elvins, to the late Clarence Raymond and Pearl Dorothy (White) Jones.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Curtis Ollie Hulsey; children, Danny Hulsey and Vivian Wilkinson; grandchildren, Michael Hulsey and Jennifer Darnell; brothers, Raymond...
Carol Orrick
Apr 1, 2020
Carol Orrick was born January 17, 1942 in Leadwood, MO. She passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Her parents were Rev. Leslie Hughes Orrick and Lola Garnetta Orrick (nee Hutson). She had one sister, Emma Jean Ellis (Orrick). Both parents and her sister preceded her in death. Carol resided at Bellefontaine Habilitation Center in St. Louis, MO. She is survived...
Lee Newburger
Mar 30, 2020
Lee Newburger, 66, of Bonne Terre, passed away March 30, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 9, 1953, in St. Louis, to the late Lee Jackson Newburger and Helen Bernice (Bequette) Nunn. Lee was the owner / operator of Lentz Flooring business and he enjoyed woodworking, music and spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded...
Hobert Lee Asher
Mar 29, 2020
Hobert Lee Asher, 82, of St. Louis, passed away March 29, 2020, at Estates of Spanish Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on October 16, 1937 to the late Jess and Grace (Holmes) Asher in Belleview, Missouri. Hobert loved to hunt, fish, work on cars, and attended Westside Baptist Church. He proudly served our...
Eugene Leo Poole
Mar 28, 2020
Eugene Leo Poole, age 90, of Lake Timberline, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. He was born on May 8, 1929 in East St. Louis, Illinois. Eugene was a retired St. Louis City Firefighter and proudly served our country in The United States Navy. He was also a member of Bonne Terre Eagles.
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Barbara Cortor
Mar 28, 2020
Barbara Caroline ‘Cleve’ Cortor, of Farmington, Missouri passed away on March 28, 2020 at Farmington Presbyterian Manor at the age of 89. She was born in Farmington, MO on March 22, 1931 to the late Walter L. Cleve & Bertha Estelle ‘Hoehn’ Cleve. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Dale Cortor Sr.;...
Sandra Mabery
Mar 27, 2020
Sandra Mabery, age 82, of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at her son’s residence. Sandra was born to the late Ralph T. and Velma A. (Govero) Mabery on April 24, 1937 in Bonne Terre. Sandra was a member of East Bonne Terre Baptist Church. She spent many years serving at the Bonne Terre Senior Center. Sandra...
Janet Carr
Mar 26, 2020
Janet Carr, 74, of Park Hills, passed away March 26, 2020 at her home. She was born January 2, 1946, in Braden County, FL, to the late James and Jewel (Baumgardener) Bodine. Janet is retired from Central R-III School District, and always had a passion for helping and rescuing animals.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and...
Johnny Jenkerson
Mar 25, 2020
Johnny Jenkerson, 79, of Farmington, passed away March 25, 2020, at home surrounded by his family. He was born March 25, 1941, in Esther, to the late Burlon and Pearl (McCutheon) Jenkerson. Johnny enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, racing and watching Cardinal Baseball.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and six sisters.
Johnny is survived by his...
Dorothy Gibson
Mar 25, 2020
Dorothy Gibson, 99, of Desloge, passed away March 25, 2020 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. She was born September 14, 1920, in Gumbo, to the late Firmin and Mamie (Lawson) Prather. She was a member of the Parkview Freewill Baptist Church and the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Daniel Paul Burt; second husband,...
Claude Eugene Stotler
Mar 24, 2020
Claude Stotler, 89, of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at his residence. Claude was born August 27, 1930 to the late William “Bill” and Gertrude (Thorton) Stotler in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Claude attended First Baptist Church of Bonne Terre and was a member of The American Legion Post #83. He served our country in The United States...
Brenda Shults
Mar 24, 2020
Brenda Shults, 69, of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at her residence. Brenda was born on Wednesday, November 8, 1950, in Normandy. She was a member of Bonne Terre Church of Christ.
Brenda was preceded in death by her father Leroy Y. Shults; stepmother, Sophie Shultz; stepfather, Floyd “Sonny” McVay; brother, Steven Shults and a...
Sula Mae Cook
Mar 21, 2020
Sula Cook, 100, of Park Hills, passed away March 21, 2020 at Country Meadows Nursing Home in Park Hills. She was born June 1, 1919 in Bismarck, to the late Thomas Augustus and Rachel Millie (Zolman) Gunn and celebrated her 100th birthday on June 1, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and loving husband of 35 years,...
Fern Stegall
Mar 20, 2020
Retha Fern (Pettus) Stegall, 79, of Bonne Terre, passed away March 20, 2020, at her residence. She was born on March 17, 1941 in Bonne Terre to the late Walter Howard and Naomi (Eggers) Pettus. Fern was a member of the Primrose Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, Fern was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Henry...
Donnie Payne
Mar 19, 2020
Donterry “Donnie” Payne, 62, of Shiloh, IL, of Christian faith, departed this life for eternal salvation on March 19, 2020. He was born September 16, 1957, in Chicago, IL, to the late Otis Lee and Marvella (Fisher) Payne.
He served in the United States Air Force in vehicle maintenance control and law enforcement fields. He was very proud to...
Carol Ann Ketchum
Mar 15, 2020
Carol Ann (Weber) Ketchum, 63, of Bonne Terre, passed away March 15, 2020 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. She was born November 30, 1956 to the late Bill Weber Sr. and Shirley (Barnett) Watson in Festus, Missouri.
In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, John K. Ketchum and...
Florence Thurman
Mar 15, 2020
Florence Thurman, 93, of Farmington, formerly of Park Hills, passed away March 15, 2020, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Farmington. She was born October 10, 1926, in Cuba MO, to the late Thomas Wallace and Lillian (Cooper) Edwards. Florence was a member of Esther Baptist Church and the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her...
