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Last 14 days of obituaries.

May 11th, 2008
Melvin (Mel) C. DeClue
POTOSI — Melvin DeClue, a former resident of Potosi, passed away May 8, 2008.
Altha Thomlinson
POTOSI — Altha Thomlinson, 86, Potosi passed away May 9, at the Washington County Memorial Hospital.
Debbie Pettus
DESLOGE — Deborah (Debbie) Pettus, 56, of Desloge passed away May 8, 2008 at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis. She was born October 9, 1951 in Bonne Terre.
Deborah Elaine Kitowski
BONNE TERRE — Deborah Elaine Kitowski, 58, of Bonne Terre passed away May 8 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center in Farmington. She was born February 19, 1950 in St. Louis.
May 10th, 2008
Mildred Nolan
FARMINGTON — Mildred Nolan, 89, of Farmington passed away May 7, 2008 at Presbyterian Manor at the age of 89 years. Survived by a brother, Melvin Wigger, sisters, Georgia VanSickle and Bonnie Baird, and Patsy Cox.
Lester Gray
FARMINGTON — Lester Gray, 85, of Farmington passed away May 6, 2008. Survivors: wife, Virginia Gray, daughter, Kathy Walden, sons, Larry Gray and Tim Gray, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
Marcus Pinkston
Marcus Franklin Pinkston of Farmington passed away May 9, 2008 at his residence at the age of 91 years. He was born February 6, 1917, at Ste. Genevieve County, son of the late James T. and Jessie A. (Hughes) Pinkston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Felista Griffin, Opal Sutherland, Hester Parson, and Ruby Pippin, and two brothers, David and Clyde Pinkston.
Clara Mae Pogue
FARMINGTON — Clara Mae Pogue, 91, of Presbyterian Manor passed away May 9, 2008 at Farmington. She was born July 18, 1916 at Madison County to the late Craddock and Anna Martin Lee. She married the late Addie M. Pogue on April 15, 1933 in St. Francois County.
Mary Menge
FARMINGTON — Mary Menge, 78, of Farmington passed away on May 7, 2008.
Debbie Pettus
DESLOGE — Debroah (Debbie) Pettus, 56, of Desloge passed away May 8, 2008 at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis. She was born October 9, 1951 in Bonne Terre.
May 9th, 2008
Raymond Barks Sr.
BONNE TERRE — Raymond O. Barks, Sr., age 67, of Bonne Terre passed away May 8, 2008 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Festus, MO. He was born August 15, 1941.
Marylee Agnew
STE. GENEVIEVE — Marylee Agnew of Ste. Genevieve passed away May 7, 2008 at her residence at the age of 74 years. She was born October 11, 1933, in St. Louis, daughter of the late Robert Campbell and Natalie (Scott) Cobb. She was also preceded in death by husband, Robert Agnew and grandson, Ryan Portis.
Mildred Nolan
FARMINGTON — Mildred Viola Nolan of Farmington passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Presbyterian Manor at the age of 89 years. She was born on July 28, 1918, at Midco, MO, the daughter of the late Joseph L. and Edna Mae (Manes) Wigger. She was also preceded in death by husband, Leon Nolan, four sisters, Faye Drake, Frances Wigger, Mary Lesh and Edna Jennings, and a brother, Millard Wigger.
Mary Menge
FARMINGTON — Mary Lee Menge of Farmington passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Parkland Health Center at the age of 78 years. She was born on September 26, 1929, at Cantwell, MO, the daughter of the late Lee and Lucy G. (Holmes) Forshee. She was also preceded in death by husband, Milton Menge.
Naomi R. McCarthy
BONNE TERRE — Naomi Ruth McCarthy, 87, of Bonne Terre, formerly of Desloge passed away May 8, 2008 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center in Farmington. She was born May 5, 1921 in Desloge, MO.
Joyce Hook
FARMINGTON — Joyce K. Hook passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Belleview Valley Nursing Home at the age of 64 years. She was born on July 22, 1943, in Poke County, MO, the daughter of the late Richard and Opal (Bushy) Hook. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Terry Hook.
Lester Gray
FARMINGTON — Lester Junior Gray, 85, of Farmington passed away May 6, 2008. Survivors: wife, Virginia (Sargent) Gray, daughter, Kathy Walden, sons, Larry Gray and Tim Gray, sister, DeAun Glammeyer, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Logan Wade Roberds
IMPERIAL — Logan Roberds, 3 months, of Imperial passed away April 7, 2008 at his home. Logan was born January 2, 2008 in St. Louis.
May 8th, 2008
Joyce Hook
FARMINGTON — Joyce Hook passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at Belleview Valley Nursing Home at the age of 64 years. Funeral arrangements are pending at Cozean Memorial Chapel. Additional information to be available at www.cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Mary Lee Agnew
FARMINGTON — Mary Lee Agnew of Ste. Genevieve County passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at her residence at the age of 74 years. Funeral arrangements are pending at Cozean Memorial Chapel. Additional information to be available at www.cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Nancy Pirtle
PARK HILLS — Nancy Pirtle, 69, of Park Hills passed away May 4, 2008 at Missouri Baptist Hospital. Nancy Pirtle was born May 14, 1938 at Bonne Terre.
Mildred Nolan
FARMINGTON — Mildred Viola (Wigger) Nolan of Farmington  passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at Presbyterian Manor at the age of 89 years. Funeral arrangements are pending at Cozean Memorial Chapel. Additional information to be available at www.cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Mary Menge
FARMINGTON —  Mary Menge passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at Parkland Health Center at the age of 78 years. Funeral arrangements are pending at Cozean Memorial Chapel. Additional information to be available at www.cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Naomi R. McCarthy
DESLOGE — Naomi R. (Hillman) McCarthy, 87, of Bonne Terre, formerly of Desloge, passed away May 8, 2008, ay Mineral Area Regional Medical Center in Farmington. Arrangements are pending at C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Desloge.
Kevin Dean Kathcart
POTOSI — Kevin Dean Kathcart, 51, of Potosi, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008.
Lester Gray
FARMINGTON — Lester Junior Gray of Farmington passed away May 6, 2008 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center at the age of 85 years. He was born March 4, 1923, at Ava, MO, son of the late Lester and Bessie (Brown) Gray. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Woodrow and Clarence Gray, and a sister, Mildred Nash.
May 7th, 2008
Lester Gray
FARMINGTON — Lester Junior Gray of Farmington, passed away April 6, 2008 at the Mineral Area Regional Medical Center, at the age of 85 years. Funeral arrangements are pending at Cozean Memorial Chapel. Additional information to be available at www.cozeanfuneralhome.com
Lenora Rhein
MINERAL POINT — Lenora Rhein, 85, Mineral Point, Missouri, passed away May 5, 2008 at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Festus, Missouri.
Kaylee Wade
POTOSI — Kaylee Lynne Wade, newborn, Potosi, Missouri, went to be with the angels on May 2, 2008.
Charles Mouser
LOUISIANA — Charles Raine Mouser, 80, Greenwood, LA, passed away on May 5, 2008 at Willis Knightson Medical Center.
May 6th, 2008
Richard A. Nicholson
WHITE HALL — Richard A. Nicholson, age 56, died at his home in White Hall, Monday, May 5, 2008.
Elanor Ruth 'Judy' Hunt
PARK HILLS — Elanor Ruth “Judy” Hunt, daughter of Opal G. Berry of Farmington and the late Charles Lloyd Trollinger, was born July 28, 1941, she passed away April 20, 2008.
Marian 'Susie' Mecey
FENTON — Marian ‘Susie’ Mecey, nee Boyer, formerly of Elvins, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother of Church May 2, 2008. Beloved wife of Ralph I Mecey of Fenton; Dear Daughter of the late Peter and Geraldine Boyer of Bonne Terre; Dear Mother of Melissa (John) Koch of O’Fallon, Mo. and Randy (Julie) Mecey of House Springs; Dear Grandmother of Jessica, Nicholas, Cemeron, Nathan, Natalie and Nicole; Dear Sister of Joan (Clarence) Bienick of Fenton, Beth (Gary) Lawson of Farmington, Anita Fisher of High Ridge and the late Raymond (Shirley) Boyer of St. Louis; Our Dear Mother-In-Law, Sister-In-Law, Aunt and Cousin.
Nancy Pirtle
PARK HILLS — Nancy Pirtle, 69, of Park Hills passed away May 4, 2008 at Missouri Baptist Hospital. Nancy Pirtle was born May 14, 1938 at Bonne Terre.
Baby Dakota James House
BONNE TERRE — Baby Dakota James House of Bonne Terre passed away Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center at the age of 7 weeks. He was born March 10, 2008, in Farmington.
May 5th, 2008
Nancy Pirtle
PARK HILLS — Nancy Pirtle of Park Hills passed away Sunday, May 6, 2008, at St. Louis. Arrangements are pending at Horton-Wampler Funeral Home in Park Hills.
Jon Nilges
ST. CHARLES — Jon Nilges, 60, passed away May 2, 2008.
Baby Dakota James House
BONNE TERRE — Baby Dakota James House of Bonne Terre passed away Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center at the age of 7 weeks. He was born March 10, 2008, in Farmington.
Clell D. Pruett
PARK HILLS — Clell D. Pruett, 92, of Park Hills passed away May 1, 2008 at Parkland Health Center. Clell D. Pruett was born October 3, 1915.
Franklin 'Bud' Boatright
BISMARCK — Franklin “Bud” Boatright, 85, of Bismarck, passed away May 3, 2008, in Potosi. He was born February 28, 1923, in Iron Mountain, son of the late Harry and Mary Dennis Boatright. Also preceding him in death were his wife Selina Boatright, one brother and four sisters.
May 4th, 2008
Baby Dakota House
BONNE TERRE — Baby Dakota James House of Bonne Terre passed away Saturday, May 3, 2008 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center at the age of seven weeks.
Linn Huff
PARK HILLS — Linn Huff, 81, of Park Hills, MO passed away May 2, 2008 at his home. He was born May 1, 1927 at Bonne Terre, MO. He served in the US Army; worked for Raymond Concrete, Pea Ridge Mining, and Flat River Glass before retirement; member of VFW Farmington Post 5896.
Larry 'Turtle' Curtis
BLOOMSDALE — Larry ‘Turtle’ Curtis, 21, of Bloomsdale, Mo. passed away May 1, 2008. He was born June 12, 1986 in Yuba City, California.
Edmond Zellner
FRENCH VILLAGE — Edmond Zellner, 86, of French Village, passed away May 1, 2008 at St. Louis University Hospital of injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born November 23, 1921 in Hazelton, PA.
May 3rd, 2008
Linn Huff
PARK HILLS — Linn Huff, 81, of Park Hills, MO passed away May 2, 2008 at his home. He was born May 11, 1927 at Bonne Terre, MO. He served in the US Army; worked for Raymond Concrete, Pea Ridge Mining, and Flat River Glass before retirement; member of VFW Farmington Post 5896.
Vincent Boedefeld
IRONTON — Vincent Boedefeld baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at the age of 79 years. He was born on December 5, 1928, in St. Louis, son of the late Bernard and Marie (Collet) Boedefeld. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Marie Knouse and a brother, Bernard Boedefeld.
Edmond Zellner
FRENCH VILLAGE — Edmond Zellner, 86, of French Village passed away May 1, 2008 at St. Louis University Hospital.
Barbara White
FREDERICKTOWN — Barbara White, age 74, of Fredericktown, Missouri died Thursday, May 1, 2008.
Clell D. Pruett
PARK HILLS — Clell D. Pruett, 92, of Park Hills passed away May 1, 2008 at Parkland Health Center. Clell D. Pruett was born October 3, 1915.
May 2nd, 2008
Juanita Forshee
POTOSI — Juanita Forshee, 79, of Leadwood, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2008.
Louella M. Clayton
Farmington — Louella M. Clayton of Farmington passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2008, at Presbyterian manor at the age of 78 years. Funeral arrangements are pending at Hoffmeister South County Chapel in St. Louis. Local arrangements are under the direction of Cozean Memorial Chapel.
William Russell Crawford
DESLOGE — William Russell Crawford, 88, of Desloge passed away May 1, 2008, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center. He was born November 26, 1919, at St. Louis.
Vincent Boedefeld
FARMINGTON — Vincent Boedefeld baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at the age of 79 years. He was born on December 5, 1928, in St. Louis, son of the late Bernard and Marie (Collet) Boedefeld. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Marie Knouse and a brother, Bernard Boedefeld.
Clell D. Pruett
PARK HILLS — Clell D. Pruett of Park Hills passed away May 1, 2008, at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. Arrangements are pending at Horton-Wampler Funeral Home in Park Hills.
Linn Huff
DESLOGE — Linn Huff, 81, of Park Hills passed away May 2, 2008, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Desloge.
May 1st, 2008
Jerry Duane Ragsdale
DESLOGE — Jerry Duane Ragsdale, 59, of Bonne Terre passed away April 29, 2008, near Bonne Terre as the result of an automobile accident. He was born November 25, 1948, at Bonne Terre.
Willard F. James
FARMINGTON — Mr. Willard Ferrill James of Presbyterian Manor and member of the Presbyterian Church, Farmington, passed away Monday, April 28, 2008 at Parkland Community Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held at Farmington Presbyterian Church on Sunday, May 4 at 3:30 p.m.
Maynard Junior Abney
PARK HILLS — Maynard Junior Abney, 74, of Potosi passed away April 29, 2008, at his residence. He was born September 30, 1933, at Bixby.
William Russell Crawford
DESLOGE — William Russell Crawford, 88, of Desloge passed away May 1, 2008, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center in Farmington. Arrangements are pending at C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Desloge.
Vincent Boedefeld
FARMINGTON — Vincent Boedefeld baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at the of 79 years. Funeral arrangements are pending at Cozean Memorial Chapel. Additional information to be available at www.cozeanfuneralhome.com.
April 30th, 2008
Willard F. James
FARMINGTON — Mr. Willard Ferrill James of Presbyterian Manor and member of the Presbyterian Chuch, Farmington, passed away Monday, April 28, 2008 at Parkland Community Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held at Farmington Presbyterian Church on Sunday, May 4 at 3:30 p.m.
Jerry Ragsdale
BONNE TERRE — Jerry Duane Ragsdale, 59, of Bonne Terre passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2008 as the result of an automobile accident north of Bonne Terre.
Sue Kidd
POPLAR BLUFF — Betty “Sue” Kidd, 65, of Poplar Bluff died Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at her residence.
Joe 'Rev' Coleman
POTOSI — Joe “Rev” Coleman, age 58, of Potosi, Missouri, died Sunday, April 27, 2008.
Lemuel T. Kelley
PARK HILLS — Lemuel T. Kelley, 86, of Park Hills passed away April 28, 2008 at his residence. Lemuel Kelley was born September 19, 1921 at Elvins.
Wayne Stegall
BONNE TERRE — Cleveland Wayne Stegall, 66, of Bonne Terre passed away April 28, 2008 at Parkland Health Center in Bonne Terre. He was born October 11, 1941 at Bonne Terre.
Percy Skaggs Sr.
MINERAL POINT — Percy Leon Skaggs, Sr., age 89, of Mineral Point, Missouri, died Monday, April 28, 2008.
April 29th, 2008
Lemuel Kelley
PARK HILLS — Lemuel Kelley of Park Hills passed away April 28, 2008 at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending at Horton-Wampler Funeral Home in Park Hills.
Wayne Stegall
BONNE TERRE — Cleveland Wayne Stegall, 66, of Bonne Terre passed away April 28, 2008 at Parkland Healthcare Center in Bonne Terre.
Chester Pickard
FRENCH VILLAGE — Mr. Chester Ray Pickard, 74, passed away April 25, 2008, at his residence.
April 28th, 2008
Brandon Clark Weible
BONNE TERRE — Brandon Clark Weible, 22, of Bonne Terre passed away April 26, 2008 at St. Anthony’s Hospital. He was born April 21, 1986, at Crystal City.
Chester Pickard
FRENCH VILLAGE — Mr. Chester Ray Pickard, 74, passed away April 25, 2008, at his residence. Chester was a member of Goose Creek Baptist Church; member UAW, retiring from General Motors In 1987.
Mildred Conley
FARMINGTON — Mildred Conley, 89, passed away April 25, 2008, in Farmington.
Norma L. 'Zip' Crocker
PARK HILLS — Norma L. “Zip” Crocker, 76, of Farmington passed away April 25, 2008, at her residence. She was born May 21, 1931, at Flat River. She was a member of Eastern Star, Chapter 234, and past worthy matron; Past Guardian of Job's Daughter Bethel 36.
Jessie M. Arndt
DE SOTO — Jessie M. Ramsey Arndt (nee Lore) of De Soto, April 23, 2008, age 94.
Raymond Curtis Hill
FREDERICKTOWN — Raymond Curtis Hill, 96, of Womack passed away Saturday, April 26, 2008, at St. Francois Manor in Farmington. He was born August 30, 1911, at Centralia, Ill., son of Edgar C. and Myrtle (Doris) Hill. He was married to Mabel Trousdale, who passed away February 14, 1956. He later married Anna Cooper, she preceded him on November 7, 1996.
Barbara Moon
PARK HILLS — Barbara Moon, 47,  of Ste. Genevieve passed away April 25, 2008, at St. Anthony's Hospital. She was born, October 18, 1960, at Farmington. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church of Park Hills.
April 27th, 2008
Mrs. Mildred L. Conley
FARMINGTON — Mrs. Mildred Lucille Conley, 89, passed away April 25, 2008, at Farmington Community Manor. Mildred was born August 14, 1918, in Monterey, Missouri, and was the daughter of Girvus Wilson and Mary ‘Baxter’ Wilson Hefner. Also preceding in death were: her husband, Lawrence J. Conley (1992); and two brothers: James and Leo Wilson.
Mr. Chester R. Pickard
FARMINGTON —  Mr. Chester Ray Pickard, 74, passed away April 25, 2008, at his residence. Chester was born December 11, 1933, in Collinwood, Tennessee, and was the son of Olen and Velma ‘Simmons’ Pickard.
Brandon Weible
BONNE TERRE — Brandon Weible, 22, of Bonne Terre passed away April 26, 2008.
Bill Warren
POTOSI — Bill Warren of Potosi, Missouri passed away April 25, 2008 at his residence, at the age of 72. He was born September 3, 1935, a son of the late Archie and Mary (Vance) Warren.
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