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Martha Opal Allain
BONNE TERRE — Martha Opal Allain, 92, of Bonne Terre passed away May 13, 2008, at Mineral Area Regional Medical Center in Farmington. She was born May 29, 1915, at Blackwell, Mo. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church.
David Tedder, Sr.
PARK HILLS — David H. Tedder, Sr., 49, passed away May 14, 2008, in Farmington. David was born on May 16, 1958, in St. Louis. David was preceded in death by his father, Harold Tedder. David was a member of Farmington First Free Will Baptist Church.
Curtis Ray Pratt
FARMINGTON — Curtis Ray Pratt of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at his residence at the age of 49 years. Funeral arrangements are pending at Cozean Memorial Chapel. Additional information to be available at www.cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Kelly G. Rolens
POTOSI — Kelly G. Rolens, 30, of Potosi passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2008.
Marion Jacob McGee
BONNE TERRE — Marion Jacob (Mike) McGee was born June 13, 1923, at Valles Mines, and went to heaven May 14, 2008, at the age of 84 years 11 months at Terre Du Lac. Mike was a 35 year member of IBEW Local #2.
John R. Moore
PARK HILLS — John R. Moore Sr., 51 of Eureka, Mo., passed away in his home on May 13, 2008. He was born in St. Louis, on Nov. 21, 1956, to Lora Moore and the late Roy Moore. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Moore. He was a construction worker and member of Union Local 110.
Donald Dean Glantz Jr.
PARK HILLS — Donald Dean Glantz Jr. of Dexter passed away May 11, 2008, at the Elvis Presley Trauma Center in Memphis, Tenn. He was born in Colorado on April 15, 1961, to Donald and Margaret Glantz. Private services will be held at a later date. Coplin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Norman Detring
FARMINGTON — Norman Anthony Detring of Farmington passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at Community Manor at the age of 85 years. Funeral arrangements are pending at Cozean Memorial Chapel. Additional information to be available at www.cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Barbara Roderique
FARMINGTON — Barbara Sue (Cook) Roderique, 70, of Farmington passed away May 13, 2008 at her residence in Farmington, Mo. She was born December 26, 1937 in Bonne Terre.
Leonard 'Nook' Stegall
BONNE TERRE — Leonard “Nook” Stegall, 89, of Bonne Terre passed away May 13, 2008, at St. Joe Manor. He was born March 1, 1919, at Bonne Terre.
Louie Linson 'Red' Organ
EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Louie Linson "Red" Organ, 75, passed away on May 9, 2008.
Marie Lucille Banks
LEADWOOD — Marie Lucille Banks, 89, of Leadwood passed away May 13, 2008, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre. She was born May 29, 1918, in Caruthersville. She was a member of Gumbo Church of God.
Donald E. 'Red' Baker
LEMAY — Donald E. ‘Red’ Baker, 85, of Lemay, Mo. passed away May 10, 2008 at St. Anthony’s Hospital. Donald E. ‘Red’ Baker was born May 13, 1922 at Rivermines, Mo.
Zella Johnson
PARK HILLS — Zella K. Johnson, 69, of Park Hills passed away May 13, 2008 at Country Meadows Nursing Home. Zella Johnson was born November 1, 1938 at Elvins.
Kathy Ann Rubottom
FARMINGTON — Kathy Ann Rubottom, 56, of Farmington passed away May 11, 2008.
Anna Lou Aubuchon
FLORIDA — Anna Lou Aubuchon, 85, passed away May 11, 2008, at Nokomis, Florida. Anna Lou was born on April 26, 1923, Doe Run and was the daughter of Harry and Ola ‘Hardesty’ Bayless. Also preceding in death were her husband, WIlliam Aubuchon, Sr., (1993); Sisters: Juanita Hahn (1963); Margaret Powell (2008) and Glenda Bayless (2005). One Brother, Harry Bayless (2006).
Mary Thomure
FARMINGTON — Mary Lou Thomure, 70, of Farmington passed away May 11, 2008.

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