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Leerie Aline SmithFARMINGTON — Leerie Aline Smith, 90 of Farmington passed away January 31, 2010. Survived by a host cherished nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 9:17 AM CST
Lillian Elizabeth McCordKUTTAWA, KENTUCKY - Lillian Walker McCord of Kuttuwa, Kentucky, long time resident of Flat River Missouri passed away February 7, 2010 at the age of 102, she was born June 2, 1907 at Piedmont, Missouri daughter of Tom and Clara Walker.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 9:17 AM CST
Virginia PaulsFARMINGTON— Virginia Pauls of Farmington passed away Sunday, February 7, 2010 at the Southbrook Nursing Center in Farmington, being 94 years of age. Arrangements are pending under the direction of the Caldwell Funeral Home in Park Hills.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 9:17 AM CST
Marcielene MillerBISMARCK — Marcielene Miller, 73, of Silva, Missouri, passed away February 5, 2010, at Stockoff Nursing Home in Fredericktown. She was born April 17, 1936, at Louisville, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Katherine and Elmer Kerr.
Monday, February 8, 2010 11:10 AM CST
Carl DrennenPOTOSI — Carl Drennen, 69, of Potosi departed this life February 6, 2010, at Potosi Manor Nursing Home.
Monday, February 8, 2010 11:10 AM CST
William Edgar "Bud" AndersonFARMINGTON — William Edgar “Bud” Anderson of Farmington passed away at his home on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at the age of 81 years, 6 months, and 26 days. He was born July 12, 1928 at Graniteville, son of the late Gerald and Ethel (Sands) Anderson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Gerald and Robert Anderson.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 9:17 AM CST
Hazel RabyPARK HILLS — Hazel N. Raby of Farmington was born July 25, 1913 in Flat River. She passed away Thursday, February 4, 2010 at the Presbyterian Manor in Farmington being 97 years of age.
Sunday, February 7, 2010 4:08 AM CST
Virginia Lee LewisPARK HILLS — Virginia Lee Lewis, 79, of Park Hills was born in Flat River, Missouri, on February 15, 1930, to the late Fred and Sally Fisher. She departed this life in her home on February 6, 2010. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Billy Fisher and a a sister, Leona Morris.
Monday, February 8, 2010 11:10 AM CST
H. Roy KitchellFARMINGTON — H. Roy Kitchell, 85, of Farmington passed away February 4, 2010. Survived by wife, Doris (Radford) Kitchell, daughters, Sharon (Mrs. Tom) Isabel, Willa Hassell (Arthur Combrink) and Sarah Kitchell (fiance Steven Dorris); special granddaughter, Jaime Stevens who was reared in his home; step-children, Kim Voyles, Chris Dann, Laura Wells, Henry Dann, Robert Logan (Linda), Ron Braddy (Cindy) and Gina (Mrs. Bob) Politte; biological grandchildren, Darren Klemp, Melissa (Mrs. Jeff) Pigg, Ryan Hassell, Quentin Hassell, Brandon Hassell, and Whitney Hassell, eight great-grandchildren and numerous step-grandchildren all of whom were dearly loved.
Monday, February 8, 2010 11:10 AM CST
Patty PettyBONNE TERRE — Patricia Sue Petty, 55, of Bonne Terre passed away February 6, 2010. She was born October 26, 1954.
Sunday, February 7, 2010 4:08 AM CST
Johnnie JonesDESLOGE — Johnnie Franklin “Coach” Jones went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 4, 2010 from his residence. He was born September 19, 1952, in Bonne Terre, son of Johnnie F. “Casey” Jones and Shirley (Mahurin) Jones.
Saturday, February 6, 2010 4:08 AM CST
Shirley KeanMINERAL POINT — Shirley Kean, 71, Mineral Point departed this life February 4, 2010 at Des Peres Hospital.
Saturday, February 6, 2010 4:08 AM CST
Alma L. PinkstonORLAND PARK, Il. — Alma L. Pinkston passed away January 29, 2010, at the age of 91 years. She was born September 25, 1918 in Ste. Genevieve County.
Friday, February 5, 2010 10:02 AM CST
Michelle "Shelley" InserraBONNE TERRE — Michelle “Shelley” M. (Vogel) Inserra, 38 of Bonne Terre passed away February 3, 2010 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. She was born May 16, 1971 in St. Louis.
Friday, February 5, 2010 10:02 AM CST
Lucy J. HaleLEADWOOD — Lucy J. Hale, originally of Leadwood, died peacefully in her sleep on February 1, 2010 at her home in St. Louis two days after her sixty-ninth birthday. There will be a memorial service for her at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3664 Arsenal, in Tower Grove area of St. Louis on Saturday, February 6, at 10 a.m. with a reception to follow. All are invited.
Friday, February 5, 2010 10:02 AM CST
Herbert SmithPOTOSI — Herbert Smith, 79, Potosi departed this life February 2 at the Potosi Manor Nursing Home.
Thursday, February 4, 2010 11:01 AM CST
Malcolm RasnicPOTOSI — Malcolm Rasnic, 76, Potosi, departed this life February 3, 2010 at Georgian Gardens Nursing Home.
Thursday, February 4, 2010 11:01 AM CST
Peggy Illene ShannonPARK HILLS — Peggy Illene Shannon, 74, of Park Hills, passed away February 3, 2010 at Parkland Health Center. She was born February 10, 1935 at Flat River, daughter of the late Harley and Lacey Skaggs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Shannon.
Thursday, February 4, 2010 11:01 AM CST
Mildred PierceSCOTT CITY — Mildred Bernice Pierce, 95, of Scott City, died February 2, 2010 at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born February 22, 1914 in Esther, Missouri to Tom and Fannie Owen Hardy. She married James Francis Pierce on November 30, 1934 in Ironton, MO. He died March 21, 1974.
Thursday, February 4, 2010 11:01 AM CST
Leerie Aline SmithFARMINGTON — Leerie Aline Smith, 90, of Farmington passed away January 31, 2010. Survived by a host of cherished nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Monday, February 8, 2010 11:10 AM CST
Jack SkaggsPOTOSI — Jackie “Jack” Skaggs, 67, Kirkwood, formerly of Potosi, departed this life January 31, 2010 at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 11:06 AM CST
Betty SchmidthKOKOMO, INDIANA — Betty Schmidt, 84, Kokomo, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Waterford Place Health Campus in Kokomo. She was born December 5, 1925, in Desoto, Missouri, to August and Helen (Brasse) Gerdell. She married Robert Norman Schmidt, and he preceded her in death in 1991.
Thursday, February 4, 2010 11:01 AM CST
Ronald KuntzPARK HILLS — Ronald L. Kuntz, 57, of Park Hills was born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 6, 1952 to the late Raymond and Frieda Odem Lovett. He departed this life on February 2, 2010. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Lovett.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 11:06 AM CST
Arle DaltonST. LOUIS — Arle Dalton, 91, of St. Louis formerly of this area, passed away February 1, 2010.
Thursday, February 4, 2010 11:01 AM CST
Donna Kay PottsNEW ALBANY, INDIANA — Donna Kay Potts, 75, formerly of New Albany, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2010 at Oak Hill Hospital in Spring Hill, Florida, surrounded and comforted by her loving family. The daughter of the late Don Wade Locey and Grace (Newman) Locey Higdon, Donna was born March 25, 1934 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 10:44 AM CST
Keith M. LawsPARK HILLS —Keith M. Laws passed away January 8, 2010. He was born June 24, 1961. He is with his wife Pam and brother Ronnie Laws. Survived by: Son, Jacob Laws; Dad, Larry and Sharon Laws; sis LaDonna Bales; brother Darryl Laws; nieces, Sarah Koenig and Kristy Bales; special friends, Mark B. Crisco, Dave and Heather Noll, Zach W., Lisa P. Jake M., and Cindy F.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 10:44 AM CST
Glenda McFarlandST. LOUIS — Glenda Rose McFarland, 81, of St. Louis passed away January 29, 2010 at Missouri Baptist Hospital. Glenda McFarland was born January 29, 1929 at Flat River.
Sunday, January 31, 2010 4:08 AM CST
Sidney Lee BristerPEORIA, ILLINOIS — Sidney Lee Brister, 62, died December 18, 2009. He was born January 27, 1947 in Kankakee, IL.
Sunday, January 31, 2010 4:08 AM CST
Carl ShannonARCADIA — Carl L. Shannon, 79, of Arcadia, formerly of Freeburg, Ill., born Feb. 22, 1930, in Flat River, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at Dubuis Hospital, St. Louis.
Saturday, January 30, 2010 12:53 AM CST
Keith WinchesterSAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — Keith Wilbur Winchester passed away in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 55. Keith was born in Cape Girardeau and graduated from Farmington High School in 1973 where he was active in sports, band and choral activities.He attended Southeast Missouri State University. He was employed by Drury Southwest, Inc. for the past 28 years in the construction division. He was preceded in death by his mother Henrietta Winchester. Keith is survived by his wife of nearly 25 years, Cindy Winchester, father Wilbur of Poplar Bluff and sisters, Betty Snow and Barbara Gambil and many nieces and nephews.
Friday, January 29, 2010 9:38 AM CST
Obituaries in the News
Pa. Dem Murtha remembered as military advocate
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Rep. John Murtha, who said the Bush administration's handling of the war in Iraq was based on "flawed policy wrapped in illusion" and called for a withdrawal of U.S. troops there, is being remembered as an advocate on Capitol Hill for those serving in military uniform....
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Rep. John Murtha, who said the Bush administration's handling of the war in Iraq was based on "flawed policy wrapped in illusion" and called for a withdrawal of U.S. troops there, is being remembered as an advocate on Capitol Hill for those serving in military uniform....
Congressman: Murtha's intestine damaged in surgery
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Pennsylvania congressman and longtime friend of the late Rep. John Murtha says the congressman's large intestine was damaged during gallbladder surgery and the complications led him to be hospitalized....
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Pennsylvania congressman and longtime friend of the late Rep. John Murtha says the congressman's large intestine was damaged during gallbladder surgery and the complications led him to be hospitalized....
Celebrity photographer Felice Quinto dies at 80
ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) -- Felice Quinto, a renowned celebrity photographer and the likely model for the character Paparazzo in Federico Fellini's 1960 film "La Dolce Vita," has died. He was 80....
ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) -- Felice Quinto, a renowned celebrity photographer and the likely model for the character Paparazzo in Federico Fellini's 1960 film "La Dolce Vita," has died. He was 80....
British comic actor Ian Carmichael dies at 89
LONDON (AP) -- Ian Carmichael, a British comic actor who starred in "I'm All Right Jack" on the silver screen and played Bertie Wooster and Lord Peter Wimsey on TV, has died. He was 89....
LONDON (AP) -- Ian Carmichael, a British comic actor who starred in "I'm All Right Jack" on the silver screen and played Bertie Wooster and Lord Peter Wimsey on TV, has died. He was 89....
Poland's 1st post-communist foreign minister dies
WARSAW, Poland (AP) -- Poland's government says Krzysztof Skubiszewski, a legal expert who became Poland's first foreign minister after communism's collapse and helped the country chart a pro-Western course, has died. He was 83....
WARSAW, Poland (AP) -- Poland's government says Krzysztof Skubiszewski, a legal expert who became Poland's first foreign minister after communism's collapse and helped the country chart a pro-Western course, has died. He was 83....
Jazz musician Sir John Dankworth dies at 82
LONDON (AP) -- Sir John Dankworth, the British jazz composer, saxophonist and band leader, has died. He was 82....
LONDON (AP) -- Sir John Dankworth, the British jazz composer, saxophonist and band leader, has died. He was 82....
Former Hawaii Congressman Heftel dies at 85
HONOLULU (AP) -- Former Democratic Congressman Cec Heftel of Hawaii has died....
HONOLULU (AP) -- Former Democratic Congressman Cec Heftel of Hawaii has died....
'Visionary' ex-Miss. Choctaw chief Martin dies
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) -- Phillip Martin, a longtime chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, was remembered Friday as a visionary who lifted the tribe from stifling poverty with casinos and other businesses....
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) -- Phillip Martin, a longtime chief of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, was remembered Friday as a visionary who lifted the tribe from stifling poverty with casinos and other businesses....
Hall of Famer Bill Dudley, '46 NFL MVP, dies at 88
Bill Dudley, a Hall of Fame player who in 1946 with the Pittsburgh Steelers led the NFL in rushing, punt returns and interceptions, has died. He was 88....
Bill Dudley, a Hall of Fame player who in 1946 with the Pittsburgh Steelers led the NFL in rushing, punt returns and interceptions, has died. He was 88....
`Days of Our Lives' star Frances Reid dies at 95
NEW YORK (AP) -- NBC says Frances Reid, who played matriarch Alice Horton on "Days of Our Lives" for four decades, has died in Los Angeles. She was 95....
NEW YORK (AP) -- NBC says Frances Reid, who played matriarch Alice Horton on "Days of Our Lives" for four decades, has died in Los Angeles. She was 95....
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