Obituaries
Local Obituaries in Bonne Terre, Desloge, Farmington, Park Hills, Leadwood, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Melvin "Duke" Jones
Nov 30, 2019
Melvin Ott “Duke” Jones, 74, of Desloge passed away November 30, 2019 at St. Joseph West Lake St. Louis. He was born on March 4, 1945 in Desloge to the late Medford and Mildred (Turner) Jones.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers Medford Jr, James, and Howard Jones as well as three sisters Rosetta Pickering, Wanda...
Bonnie June Martin-Baker
Nov 30, 2019
Bonnie June Martin-Baker, 70, of Farmington formerly of Kennett passed away November 30, 2019 at Barnes Jewish hospital surrounded by her sisters. She was born April 15, 1949 in Dunklin County Missouri. Bonnie enjoyed spending time with her family and cruising.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Enoch Hess and Mary Eva (Rushing) McCarty; the father of her...
Albert "Wayne" Bell
Nov 30, 2019
Wayne Bell, 65, of Leadwood, passed away November 30, 2019, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born August 16, 1954, in Ironton, to the late Floy and Idabell (Choate) Bell. Wayne proudly served his country in the United States Army and later drove for 39 years, over the road. His favorite pastime was music and he would organize...
Romana Rose Corcoran
Nov 29, 2019
Romana Rose Corcoran, 98, of Farmington passed away November 29, 2019 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. She was born December 17, 1920 in Kansas City. Romana was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington. She loved gardening, reading, music and most of all, spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph...
Shirley Ann Mund Wilkinson
Nov 27, 2019
Shirley Ann Mund Wilkinson was born on December 3, 1934 in Bonne Terre to the late William (Bill) Byington and Rose Byington. She was the youngest of eight children – five brothers and two sisters: Sam, Ray, Ernest (Dutch), Leonard, Lester, Mary Ellen Yancey and Helen Olson. All preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two...
Kerry Smith
Nov 26, 2019
Kerry Smith, 72, of Pilot Knob, passed away peacefully at home November 26, 2019. He was born July 18, 1947, in Bonne Terre, to Dale R. and Verna “Teet” (Renfro) Smith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carla (Irwin) Smith; father; Dale Smith and sister, Karen McCord; and two grandchildren. Kerry is survived by his mother, Verna...
Bruce Alan Schweda
Nov 24, 2019
Bruce Schweda, 66, of Bonne Terre, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019, at NHC Healthcare. He was born on Friday, April 10, 1953, in Chicago, IL to the late Henry and Mary (Daniel) Schweda. He was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Park Hills where he was an usher, choir member, played bells and a communion assistant. Bruce...
Arnold Devoid Barton
Nov 22, 2019
Arnold Devoid Barton, age 88, of Bonne Terre, MO, passed away on November 22, 2019 in the presence of his Savior. Arnold was born on January 6, 1931, in Leadwood, MO, to the late William Luther and Alva Marie (Custer) Barton. Mr. Barton joined the Navy in 1949, honorably discharged shortly before the onset of the Korean Conflict. He...
Sandy Louise Davis
Nov 20, 2019
Sandra "Sandy" Louise (Wilfong) Davis, age 75, of Bonne Terre, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at her residence. She was born October 2, 1944 to the late Clinton and Francis (Wilson) Wilfong. Sandy was a member of the VFW and Eagles of Bonne Terre. She enjoyed puzzles and fishing.
In addition to her parents, Sandy was preceded in...
Tony Knight
Nov 18, 2019
Tony Knight, 60, of Bonne Terre, passed away November 18, 2019, at Missouri Baptist Hospital. He was born on June 30, 1959, in Granite City, IL. Tony loved his family, friends and work. He had a heart for helping people and animals in need. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his loving wife, Johanna (Kennedy) Knight; daughter,...
Don Burgan
Nov 16, 2019
Don Burgan, 78, of Terre Du Lac, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Parkland Health Center. He was born on Tuesday, August 12, 1941, to the late William and Estella (Stewart) Burgan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lawrence and Edna Stewart; sister, Debbie Agnew and cousin Ronald...
Janet Baird Jarvis
Nov 15, 2019
Janet Baird Jarvis, 80, of Bonne Terre, passed away November 15, 2019. She was born November 3, 1939, in Ayr, Scotland to the late George and Catherine (Dixon) Campbell. She is also preceded by two sisters, Hannah Lumsden and Nessie Agnew and one brother, George Campbell.
Janet was very devoted to her family, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother...
Frances Jeanne Dickerson
Nov 14, 2019
Frances Jeanne Dickerson, 95, of Farmington passed away November 14, 2019 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. She was born September 14, 1924 in Greenville, MS to the late John and Frances (Henry) Faris. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Dickerson and son, Joe Dickerson.
Frances is survived by three children, Cecile (Paul) Tuller, Robert (Lucy) Dickerson...
David Compton
Nov 9, 2019
David Compton, 78, of Leadwood, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Parkland Health Center North. He was born on Tuesday, November 19, 1940, in Leadwood.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Doris L. (Marler) Compton and a son Mark Wayne Compton. David attended Frankclay Church of the Nazarene. He was a lifelong...
Lenda Curtis
Nov 8, 2019
Lenda Curtis, 61, of Park Hills, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Barnes Jewish Hospital. She was born on February 12, 1958, in Festus to the late Frank and Rennie (Hindricks) Vineyard. Lenda had a kind heart and would help anyone in need. She will be greatly missed by her family.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Aaron Quinton
Nov 8, 2019
Aaron Quinton, 21, of Terre Du Lac, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019. He was born on January 27, 1998, in Festus to Kevin Quinton and Elizabeth (Jump) Quinton. Aaron was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, playing video games and being with his friends.
Aaron was preceded in death by his grandmother,...
Velma Schwent
Nov 5, 2019
Velma Schwent, 91, of Bonne Terre, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center. She was born on Tuesday, August 7, 1928, in Thayer to the late Jasper and Ava (Dale) Doran.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy Kenneth Peiffer Sr.; seven brothers, Alfred, Paul, Clinton, Cliffton,...
Walter C. Detring
Nov 4, 2019
Walter Charles Detring, 93, of Farmington passed away November 4, 2019 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington.He was born November 9, 1925 in Farmington, MO, the oldest child of Henry and Ethel LePere Detring. He was named after his uncle Walter LePere who was killed in France during WWI. He was raised on the family farm south of Libertyville where they...
Norma June King
Nov 1, 2019
Norma June King, 79, of Farmington passed away November 1, 2019 at Mercy Jefferson. She was born on February 11, 1940 in St. Louis to the late Clyde and Margarette (Bradfield) Minks. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Farmington.
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings Bob, Dee, David, Mark, Evelyn,...
Laverne Dosing
Oct 30, 2019
LaVerne Holloman Dosing, 97, died October 30, 2019 in Naples, Florida. She was born June 23, 1922 in Hazard, Kentucky as the oldest child of Harry and Ruth (O’Heeron) Holloman. She was raised in Elvins, Missouri, where her brother Randall and sister Elise were born. She attended Washington University in St. Louis, married Elmo James (Mart) Dosing in 1942, and...
