Obituaries
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Lee Roy JohnsonLUTZ, FLORIDA — Lee Roy Johnson, Jr. 90 of Lutz, Fl. Passed away on November 12, 2009. Mr. Johnson, who was known, in Farmington, as Roy Jr.,was born on the Roger Peers Taylor Farm on February 2, 1919. The farm home site is now where the Camelot Nursing and Rehab Center stands. His family is a long line of early settlers in the Farmington community. His parents were Lee Roy Johnson, Sr. and Mary Taylor Johnson. His grandparents were Roger Peers Taylor and Ella Haw Taylor. He graduated from the Rolla School of Mines in 1938 and was in defense work from then until he retired as Deputy Director of Research and Development, Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama in the early 1980’s.
Friday, November 20, 2009 10:44 AM CST
Martha RappFARMINGTON — Martha Rapp of Farmington passed away Thursday, November 19, 2009, at her residence at the age of 78 years. Funeral arrangements are pending at Cozean Memorial Chapel. Additional information to be available at Cozean.biz.
Friday, November 20, 2009 10:44 AM CST
Marlene ChatmanSPARTA, MI — Marlene Chatman of Sparta, MI, passed away on November 16, 2009, at the age of 67 years. She was born on March 23, 1942, at Star City, IN, the daughter of the late Thelma (Hayden) and Maurice C. VanSoest.
Friday, November 20, 2009 10:44 AM CST
Herman Jackie BellDOE RUN — Herman Jackie Bell, 52, of Doe Run passed away on November 14. He was born on July 18, 1957, in Iron County, the son of Ida (Choate) Bell and the late Floy Bell. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two daughters, a sister and a brother.
Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:54 AM CST
Lucille RichardPARK HILLS — Lucille E. Richard, 82, of Park Hills passed away November 17, 2009 at her residence. She was born April 1, 1927 at Wilemenia, Mo.,
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:13 AM CST
Osa Katherine WhiteDESLOGE — Osa Katherine White, 94, passed away November 17, 2009 at NHC, Desloge. Preceded by: her husband, Glen White; one Son; four Sisters; one Grandson.
Friday, November 20, 2009 10:44 AM CST
Betty WilliamsPOTOSI — Betty Williams, 73, Potosi departed this life November 15 at the Des Peres Hospital.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:07 PM CST
Flora HoffmannCALEDONIA — Flora Hoffman, 84, of Caledonia passed away November 13, 2009. She was married to Wilfred Hoffmann Jr. who preceded her.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:07 PM CST
Mary ByingtonHILLSBORO — Mary Byington, 90, of Hillsboro passed away November 15, 2009. She was born February 2, 1919 at Bonne Terre.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:07 PM CST
Ernest Reuben BoyerPARK HILLS — Ernest Reuben Boyer of Park Hills passed away November 14, 2009 at his residence at the age of 99 years. He was born February 5, 1910 in Bonne Terre to the late William and Ida (Easter) Boyer. Also preceded in death by his sons, Dennis Boyer and Delbert Boyer, and brothers and sisters, Ansel Boyer, Norval Boyer, Etta Reeves, Lovie Mayo, Lela Dixon and Verna Dixon.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:07 PM CST
Marshall Meyer McCartyPORTLAND — Marshall Meyer McCarty, 74, of Portland, Missouri, passed away at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri, on Thursday, November 12, 2009. He was born September 6, 1935 in Farmington, Missouri, the son of the late Howard and Lottie (Meyers) McCarty. On May 28, 1983, he was united to Kathy (Dillon) McCarty who survives at their home.
Sunday, November 15, 2009 8:06 AM CST
Richard Lee 'Dickie' BessBONNE TERRE — Richard Lee “Dickie” Bess, 63, of Fredericktown passed away November 14, 2009, at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He was born May 11, 1946, at Bonne Terre. He was a member of Calvary Temple Church in Fredericktown.
Monday, November 16, 2009 8:27 AM CST
Jim DickneiteBLOOMSDALE — Jim H. Dickneite was born January 18, 1947 in St. Louis. He passed away November 12, 2009 at the age of 62 years.
Sunday, November 15, 2009 8:06 AM CST
Patrick James BresleyFARMINGTON — Patrick James Bresley, 56, of Farmington passed away November 14, 2009. Survived by his wife, Saundra (Scherffius) Bresley, mother, Shirley Mae (Harrison) Bresley Bass, five children, Jamie, Patrick, Amanda, Melissa and Jennifer, a sister, Vicky Gillman, four grandchildren, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Monday, November 16, 2009 8:27 AM CST
Jacqueline HatfieldDESLOGE — Jacqueline Louise Hatfield, 78, of Desloge passed away November 12, 2009 at Parkland Health Center, Farmington. Jacqueline Louise Hatfield was born May 11, 1931 at Long Beach, California.
Monday, November 16, 2009 8:27 AM CST
Lloyd David Moore, Jr.BONNE TERRE — Mr. Lloyd David Moore, Jr., 73, passed away November 12, 2009, at his residence. Lloyd was born September 27, 1936, in St. Louis, to Lloyd David Moore, Sr. and Wilma ‘Blum’ Moore. Also preceding was one brother, Kenneth Moore and the mother of his children, Shirley June Chandler.
Sunday, November 15, 2009 4:09 AM CST
Rev. Glenwood HargissLEADINGTON — Rev. Glenwood Hargiss was welcomed into God's loving arms November 13, 2009 at Parkland Medical Center at the age of 90 years old. He was born April 29, 1919 in Elvins, Mo. to Emery Fountain and Jennie (Tinsley) Hargiss. He was a loving and devoted husband of 69 wonderful years to Bernice Gibson that he was united in marriage to on April 29, 1940. He was also a dedicated and loving father of six children, Glen (Liz) of Park Hills, Harold (Mary) of Hazelwood, Carolyn Ransom (Charles) of Arnold, Dianna Gunter (Stephen) of Jackson, Bill (Barbara) of Fredericktown and Connie Berg of Farmington. The joy of his life was his 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Joseph Hargiss of Desloge and one sister, Alvena Jones of Herculaneum.
Saturday, November 14, 2009 4:08 AM CST
Judith McClanahanFARMINGTON — Judith Hughes McClanahan, 66, of Farmington passed away November 12, 2009 at her residence. She was born May 27, 1943 at Festus.
Saturday, November 14, 2009 4:08 AM CST
Patricia Gale BrownRICHWOODS — Patricia Gale Brown, age 52, of Richwoods, Missouri, died Thursday, November 12, 2009.
Saturday, November 14, 2009 4:08 AM CST
Jerry LitherlandCADET — Jerry Litherland, 48, Cadet, departed this life November 8, 2009 at his residence.
Thursday, November 12, 2009 7:28 AM CST
Donald Myers Jr.DOE RUN — Donald Dale Myers Jr. of Doe Run passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009, at the age of 28 years. Survived by parents, Connie Sue (Light) and Donald Dale Myers Sr., brother, Zachary Myers, three sisters, Stephanie Kazmirski, Felicia Myers and Donetta Myers; grandmother, Edith Peterson and grandfather, William Myers Sr.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009 7:33 AM CST
Ruby Margaret HolmesFARMINGTON — Ruby Margaret Holmes of Farmington passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2009, at Camelot Nursing and Rehab Center, at the age of 92 years and 6 days. She was born November 2, 1917, at St. Francois County, MO, the daughter of the late Charles and Della (Baldwin) Pirtle. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Holmes, two brothers and three sisters.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 10:45 AM CST
Clara McWilliamsPARK HILLS — On Saturday, November 7, 2009 the angels came to take home one of God’s children, Clara Myrtle (Pavlick) McWilliams of Park Hills and Southbrook Manor at the time of her passing. Clara was born January 27, 1925 in Marquand, Missouri. Clara was proceeded in death by her husband, Willard (Lefrey) McWilliams, her father, John Pavlick, mother Rosie Mae Weis, Step-Father, Lawrence Weis and baby sister, Betty Joe and brother Junior.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 10:45 AM CST
Cynthia BealCADET — Cynthia Beal, 33, Cadet passed away November 7, 2009 at the Washington County Memorial Hospital.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 10:45 AM CST
Kyle BoltePOTOSI — Kyle Bolte, 17, of Potosi, passed away November 6, 2009.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 10:45 AM CST
Margaret ByingtonBONNE TERRE — Margaret Marie Byington, 97, of Bonne Terre, passed away November 9, 2009 at St. Joe Manor. She was born October 6, 1912 in Farmington.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 10:45 AM CST
Charles Borchers Jr.BONNE TERRE — Charles Henry Borchers, Jr., 82, of Farmington passed away November 5, 2009, at his residence. He was born September 25, 1927, at Bonne Terre.
Saturday, November 7, 2009 4:10 AM CST
Jacqueline VargoST. LOUIS — Jacqueline Vargo, 80, of St. Louis passed away November 5, 2009 at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. She was born July 10, 1929 at Bonne Terre.
Saturday, November 7, 2009 4:10 AM CST
Martha WordenFARMINGTON — Martha “Marie” Worden of Farmington, Missouri departed this life on November 5, 2009 at her residence having reached the age of 88 years, eight months and 11 days. She was born February 24, 1920 at Viburnum, Missouri, a daughter to the late Wilburn Thomas and Eva (Beers) Thomas.
Saturday, November 7, 2009 4:10 AM CST
Ronald MaloneyDESLOGE — Ronald J. Maloney, 74, of Desloge, formerly of Afton, MO, passed away November 5, 2009 at NHC HealthCare of Desloge. He was born May 11, 1935 in Idalia, MO.
Saturday, November 7, 2009 4:10 AM CST
Obituaries in the News
Swedish Soprano Elisabeth Soderstrom dies at 82
STOCKHOLM (AP) -- Swedish soprano Elisabeth Soderstrom, an international opera star, has died, her husband Sverker Olow says....
STOCKHOLM (AP) -- Swedish soprano Elisabeth Soderstrom, an international opera star, has died, her husband Sverker Olow says....
Stefanie Spielman, wife of NFL star, dies at 42
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Stefanie Spielman, the wife of NFL and Ohio State star Chris Spielman who led a public fight against breast cancer, died Thursday after a lengthy battle with the disease. She was 42....
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Stefanie Spielman, the wife of NFL and Ohio State star Chris Spielman who led a public fight against breast cancer, died Thursday after a lengthy battle with the disease. She was 42....
Artist Jeanne-Claude dies; co-created 'The Gates'
NEW YORK (AP) -- Artist Jeanne-Claude, who created the 2005 Central Park installation "The Gates" and other large scale "wrapping" projects around the globe with her husband Christo, has died. She was 74....
NEW YORK (AP) -- Artist Jeanne-Claude, who created the 2005 Central Park installation "The Gates" and other large scale "wrapping" projects around the globe with her husband Christo, has died. She was 74....
Marsh & McLennan director David Olsen, 71, dies
NEW YORK (AP) -- A Marsh & McLennan Cos. board member, David A. Olsen, died Saturday, the company said in a statement Wednesday. He was 71....
NEW YORK (AP) -- A Marsh & McLennan Cos. board member, David A. Olsen, died Saturday, the company said in a statement Wednesday. He was 71....
Artist Irving Kriesberg dies in NYC at 90
NEW YORK (AP) -- American painter Irving Kriesberg has died in New York City. He combined intense abstract colors with human and animal elements....
NEW YORK (AP) -- American painter Irving Kriesberg has died in New York City. He combined intense abstract colors with human and animal elements....
Founder of SYMS discount clothing store dies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Sy Syms, founder and chairman of the SYMS Corp. discount clothing chain, died of heart failure Tuesday in New York, according to a statement issued by the company. He was 83....
NEW YORK (AP) -- Sy Syms, founder and chairman of the SYMS Corp. discount clothing chain, died of heart failure Tuesday in New York, according to a statement issued by the company. He was 83....
'Remote Control' gameshow host Ken Ober dies at 52
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Ken Ober, who hosted the 1980s MTV game show "Remote Control" and helped produce the shows "Mind of Mencia" and "The New Adventures of Old Christine," has died. He was 52....
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Ken Ober, who hosted the 1980s MTV game show "Remote Control" and helped produce the shows "Mind of Mencia" and "The New Adventures of Old Christine," has died. He was 52....
Hall of Fame trainer Bobby Frankel dies at 68
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Bobby Frankel possessed a gift for coaxing top performances out of ornery, high-strung thoroughbreds, a gruff Hall of Fame trainer who was hard in his dealings with humans but gentle with the animals in his barn....
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Bobby Frankel possessed a gift for coaxing top performances out of ornery, high-strung thoroughbreds, a gruff Hall of Fame trainer who was hard in his dealings with humans but gentle with the animals in his barn....
'Equalizer' star Edward Woodward dies at 79
LONDON (AP) -- Edward Woodward, the star of films including "Breaker Morant" and "The Wicker Man," died Monday. He was 79....
LONDON (AP) -- Edward Woodward, the star of films including "Breaker Morant" and "The Wicker Man," died Monday. He was 79....
'Gidget' Director Paul Wendkos dies at age 84
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Paul Wendkos, who directed over 100 films and television shows during a 50-year career, including the 1959 surf movie "Gidget," has died. He was 84....
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Paul Wendkos, who directed over 100 films and television shows during a 50-year career, including the 1959 surf movie "Gidget," has died. He was 84....
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