Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Beverly Haynes
Feb 8, 2020
Beverly Haynes, 76, of Bonne Terre, passed away February 8, 2020 at Camelot Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Farmington. She was born August 18, 1943, in St. Louis to the late Henry and Thelma (Hickey) Sampson. Beverly loved Lillies, QVC and swimming at the Farmington Civic Center.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Richard Haynes; sons, Rick...
Tracey Lee Richardson, Sr.
Feb 7, 2020
Tracey L. Richardson, Sr. age 51, of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 31, 1968 in Bonne Terre, Missouri to Lee Walter Richardson and Brenda Sue (Emily) Richardson.
Tracey was preceded in death by his father, Lee Walter Richardson, Jr.; 2 sets of grandparents; 4 uncles and 2 aunts.
Tracey is...
Leanna Victoria Cash
Feb 5, 2020
Leanna Victoria Cash, 92, of Springfield, MO, formerly of Farmington passed away February 5, 2020 at Ravenwood Arbors in Springfield. She was born April 25, 1927 in Avon, MO. Leanna was a member of the Ozark Free Will Baptist Church and former member of the First Free Will Baptist Church of Farmington. She loved to cook, sew, quilt and entertain...
Dr. Bradley Brewer
Feb 2, 2020
Dr. Bradley Brewer, 52, of Leadwood, passed away February 2, 2020, at his residence. He was born April 3, 1967, in Fredericktown, to James and Beverly (Roney) Brewer. Brad attended West County School but graduated from Bismarck. He later received his doctorate from Mississippi State University and became a Professor at the University.
Brad was preceded in death by his...
Bernadene Brinkley
Feb 1, 2020
Bernadene Brinkley, 89, of Bismarck, passed away February 1, 2020 at Community Manor Nursing Home in Farmington. She was born on June 26, 1930 in Bunker to the late Ernest Elmer and Anna Kathern (Metzger) Wisdom. She was a member of Free Will Baptist Church in Bismarck. Bernadene loved flowers, plants and singing in church. Her grandchildren were her...
Sheila A Coffey
Feb 1, 2020
Sheila A. Coffey, 71, of Farmington, passed away February 1, 2020 at the Evelyn’s House in St. Louis. She was born February 10, 1948 in Mickey, Tennessee to the late J.R. and Ada “Lucille” (Haines) Gray. Sheila is also preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Gary Coffey; brother, Jackie Gray; sister, Patricia Crawford.
Sheila is survived by her children,...
Rita Kathryn Mcfarland
Jan 31, 2020
Rita Kathryn McFarland, 84, of Desloge, passed away January 31, 2020. She was born August 21, 1935, in Desloge, to the late Charles and Bessie (Dudley) Townsend. She was a lifetime member, and secretary for 40 years, at the First Baptist Church in Desloge.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Doyle McFarland; two daughters, Kathryn McFarland and...
Barbara Lawson
Jan 29, 2020
Barb Lawson, 66, of Park Hills, passed away January 29, 2020 at her residence. She was born August 31, 1953, in Bonne Terre, to the late Lawrence Leon and Georgia Lee (Hampton) Hall. Barb attended the Wortham Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rick Lawson who passed in June of 2009; son,...
Ronald Cook
Jan 29, 2020
Ronald Cook, 82, of Farmington, passed away January 29, 2020. He was born August 17, 1937 in Bonne Terre, to the late Raymond Goodfellow and Minnie Pearl (Merritt) Cook. Ron was also preceded in death by one sister, Jackie Curtis.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sandra (LaBrot) Cook; three children, Carolyn (Matthew) Minks, Rick (Carol) Cook,...
Karen Kastel
Jan 29, 2020
Karen Kastel, 72, of Park Hills, formerly St. Louis, passed away peacefully at her home January 29, 2020. She was born in Galesburg, IL, March 1, 1947 to the late Gerald Samuel and Helen (Werner) Boughan. Karen was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and K of C Ladies Auxiliary of Council #11139 at Ascension in Chesterfield.
She is...
David Bruce Rawson
Jan 28, 2020
David Bruce Rawson, 64, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday January 28, 2020.
David was the strongest, smartest and most reliable man anyone knew. His dedication to his family and career were unparalleled. He loved to fish, work on cars, take trips to Talladega and spend time with his grandkids. He often reminisced of his younger days with his...
Robert Linn Huitt
Jan 27, 2020
Bob Huitt, 93, of Park Hills, passed away January 27, 2020, at Jefferson Mercy in Festus. He was born June 19, 1926, in Caledonia, to the late William Gladstone and Bertie Mae (Moyer) Huitt and served his country in the United States Army. Bob drove a fuel truck for Campbell 66 for 33 years and was an avid bowler receiving...
Jeff "Yape" Williams
Jan 26, 2020
Jeff “Yape” Williams, 65, of Bonne Terre, passed away at his residence, January 26, 2020. He was born October 23, 1954 in Bonne Terre, to the late William “Bill” and Georgia (Currington) Williams. Jeff was a graduate of North County High School, class of 1973 and served his country in the United States Navy 1974-1978.
He is survived by his...
Lorilee (Ragsdale) Butcher
Jan 25, 2020
Lorilee Butcher, 71, of Park Hills, passed away, January 25, 2020. She was born November 17, 1948, in Bonne Terre, to the late Leeman “Mutt” and Lorene (Koen) Ragsdale. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Rita Branch.
Lorilee is survived by her children Brad (Jenna) Butcher, and Staci (Scott) Murphy: grandchildren, Jacy, Cole, Carson, Brynn,...
Shirley Maxine Hibbits
Jan 24, 2020
Shirley Maxine Hibbits, 83, of Bonne Terre, passed away, January 24, 2020. She was born August 21, 1936, in Bonne Terre, to the late George and Pearl (Martin) Perret. Maxine’s greatest love was spending time with, and taking care of her family and friends. She was affectionately known as Grandma or Cookie Grandma. She was surrounded by her children and...
Joseph Sidney Barnes
Jan 22, 2020
Joseph Sidney Barnes, age 64, of Bonne Terre, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 3, 1955 to the late Joseph and Pearl (Kane) Barnes. Joseph had a love for fixing cars, cooking, and guitars. He enjoyed life, spending time with loved ones, making others laugh, and especially being a grandpa. He was...
John Ketchum
Jan 21, 2020
John Ketchum, 66, of Bonne Terre, passed away January 21, 2020 at his residence. He was born September 19, 1953, in Bonne Terre, to the late Thurman and Florence (Mecey) Ketchum. John loved to fish and hang out with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert Ketchum.
John is survived by his wife...
Carla Rose Snodgrass
Jan 20, 2020
Carla (Ratty) Snodgrass, age 59, of Berger, Missouri passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at her residence. She was born May 30, 1960 to Vernon Jasper and Roseann (Blunt) Ratty.
Carla was preceded in death by her father, Vernon Ratty and nephew, Kristopher Vanmeter.
Carla is survived by her mother, Roseann Ratty; children, Dennis James Snodgrass and Veronica Ann...
Mary Catherine Golaszewski
Jan 17, 2020
Mary Golaszewski, age 69, of Bonne Terre, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at her residence. She was born August 30, 1950 in East St. Louis, IL to Jack Steppig and Patricia (Mason) Loida.
Mary was preceded in death by her father, Jack Steppig; husband, Robert R. Golaszewski; and sister, Deborah Simmons.
Mary is survived by her...
William Mitchell Raby
Jan 16, 2020
William Mitchell Raby passed away January 16, 2020 at the age of 89. He was born December 9, 1930 to Noah Milton Raby and Lillian Dorothy (Hulsey) Raby. He graduated High School in 1948 from Farmington Lutheran School. He joined the Air Force in 1951 and was a veteran of the Korean War. Returning home, he went to work at...
