Roy Phillip Bell
FREDERICKTOWN – Roy Phillip Bell, of Fredericktown, passed away April 29, 2018 at his residence at the age of 77. He was born April 9, 1941 to the late William R. and Mildred (Leigh) Bell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Bernice Griffith, brothers, James Bell and Clifton Bell, and a nephew, Kenny Bell.
Roy was a former member of Crossroads First Church of God. He was a logger and operated a sawmill for many years. Roy enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching Gunsmoke, his garden and was a junk collector.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn (Holmes) Bell, children, Keith (Glenda) Bell Sr., Nancy (Paul) Barton and Rebecca Bell, six grandchildren, Keith Bell Jr., Courtney (Ryan) Wurst, Cody (Jetaime Hovis) Bell, Miranda Barton, Dalton Cooper, and Peyton Blackwell, ten great grandchildren, two sisters, Thelma Sales and Doris Schoonover, and special dog, Phoebe.
Friends may call on Tuesday, May 1 at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 5-8 p.m. Visitation will resume at 7 a.m. on Wednesday morning until time of service at 10 a.m. in the Cozean Chapel. Interment will follow at Libertyville Christian Cemetery. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Cancer Society. View the tribute video, the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Roy was a former member of Crossroads First Church of God. He was a logger and operated a sawmill for many years. Roy enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching Gunsmoke, his garden and was a junk collector.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn (Holmes) Bell, children, Keith (Glenda) Bell Sr., Nancy (Paul) Barton and Rebecca Bell, six grandchildren, Keith Bell Jr., Courtney (Ryan) Wurst, Cody (Jetaime Hovis) Bell, Miranda Barton, Dalton Cooper, and Peyton Blackwell, ten great grandchildren, two sisters, Thelma Sales and Doris Schoonover, and special dog, Phoebe.
Friends may call on Tuesday, May 1 at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 5-8 p.m. Visitation will resume at 7 a.m. on Wednesday morning until time of service at 10 a.m. in the Cozean Chapel. Interment will follow at Libertyville Christian Cemetery. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Cancer Society. View the tribute video, the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
John Corbin Huff
DOE RUN – John Corbin Huff, of Doe Run, MO passed away on April 28, 2018 at Camelot Nursing Home at the age of 91. John was born on April 3, 1927 in St. Francois County to the late Everett Huff Sr. and Mable (Sutton) Huff.
John proudly served his country with the 381st Army Military Police Battalion during WWII stationed in Nazi Germany. Upon return John began a 50 plus year career running his own business as a painting contractor. John was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a member of VFW Post 5896 of Farmington. He married Edith (Starnes) Huff on September 21, 1947 who survives. For the next 70 years, their number one pastime was attending basketball, volleyball, football and baseball games. They were known area wide and made many special friends at almost every school. They are members of the Church of God in Farmington.
John was also preceded in death by one son, Jerry Huff, three sisters, Glenda Lewis, Muriel Barton and Gladys Mason, two brothers, Eugene Huff and Everett Huff Jr., a daughter in law, Debbie Huff. Along with his wife, he is survived by one son, Terry Huff, two granddaughters, Stephanie (Kurt) Anliker and Kym (Mark) Siegfried, four great grandchildren, Cameron, Sophia, Oliver and Kennedy and one sister, Jewell Lutz.
Friends may call on Friday, May 4 at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 5-8 p.m. Visitation will resume at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning until time of service at 10 a.m. at New Heights Church, 4982 Flat River Road, Farmington. Interment will follow at Knights of Pythias Cemetery. DUE TO MRS. HUFF'S ALLERGIES, PLEASE DO NOT WEAR PERFUME AND DO NOT SEND FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS. Memorials, if desired, may be made to First Steps Daycare, 209 North Carleton Street, Farmington, MO or go to firststepsdaycare.com. View the tribute video, the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
John proudly served his country with the 381st Army Military Police Battalion during WWII stationed in Nazi Germany. Upon return John began a 50 plus year career running his own business as a painting contractor. John was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a member of VFW Post 5896 of Farmington. He married Edith (Starnes) Huff on September 21, 1947 who survives. For the next 70 years, their number one pastime was attending basketball, volleyball, football and baseball games. They were known area wide and made many special friends at almost every school. They are members of the Church of God in Farmington.
John was also preceded in death by one son, Jerry Huff, three sisters, Glenda Lewis, Muriel Barton and Gladys Mason, two brothers, Eugene Huff and Everett Huff Jr., a daughter in law, Debbie Huff. Along with his wife, he is survived by one son, Terry Huff, two granddaughters, Stephanie (Kurt) Anliker and Kym (Mark) Siegfried, four great grandchildren, Cameron, Sophia, Oliver and Kennedy and one sister, Jewell Lutz.
Friends may call on Friday, May 4 at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 5-8 p.m. Visitation will resume at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning until time of service at 10 a.m. at New Heights Church, 4982 Flat River Road, Farmington. Interment will follow at Knights of Pythias Cemetery. DUE TO MRS. HUFF'S ALLERGIES, PLEASE DO NOT WEAR PERFUME AND DO NOT SEND FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS. Memorials, if desired, may be made to First Steps Daycare, 209 North Carleton Street, Farmington, MO or go to firststepsdaycare.com. View the tribute video, the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Frank M. Benz
FARMINGTON – Frank M. Benz, of Farmington, age 89, passed away, April 26, 2018 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. He was born July 4, 1928 in St. Louis, MO to the late Frank J. and Viola (Lahr) Benz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Rudy Benz and a sister, Francis Gray.
Frank was a devoted husband,loved helping others and was a jokester. He enjoyed bowling, going to the senior center, traveling, and boating.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred “Millie” (Gentry) Benz, daughter, Elizabeth “Liz” (Gary) Kemper, grandchildren, Shannon Kemper and Gary Lee (Andrea) Kemper, great grandchildren, Lexi Johnson, Lydi Johnson, Liya Johnson and Kami Kemper, sisters, Mary Lutman and Evelyn Gaines, nieces, nephews, a sister in law, friends and special dog, Sammy.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 7 at 11 a.m. at Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Highway H, Farmington, MO. Memorials may be made to the Farmington Pet Adoption Center, P.O. Box 45, Farmington, MO 63640. View the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Frank was a devoted husband,loved helping others and was a jokester. He enjoyed bowling, going to the senior center, traveling, and boating.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred “Millie” (Gentry) Benz, daughter, Elizabeth “Liz” (Gary) Kemper, grandchildren, Shannon Kemper and Gary Lee (Andrea) Kemper, great grandchildren, Lexi Johnson, Lydi Johnson, Liya Johnson and Kami Kemper, sisters, Mary Lutman and Evelyn Gaines, nieces, nephews, a sister in law, friends and special dog, Sammy.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 7 at 11 a.m. at Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Highway H, Farmington, MO. Memorials may be made to the Farmington Pet Adoption Center, P.O. Box 45, Farmington, MO 63640. View the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Wilma Eck Gegg McGuire
STE. GENEVIEVE – Wilma Eck Gegg McGuire, 82 years, of Ste Genevieve passed away April 25, 2018 at her home in Ste. Genevieve. She was born August 19, 1935, in Pilot Knob, MO to the late John Joseph and Irene Margaret (Kovachick) Eck. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Vernon Gegg, a sister, Irene Eck and a sister in law, Nancy Eck.
Wilma was a caregiver and was very generous. She retired from farming on the family's property at the age of 80. Wilma was a member of St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church where she belonged to the Ladies Sodality. She was also a member of the Coffman Ladies Extension Club. She enjoyed bunco and quilting.
Survivors include her husband, Donald McGuire, children, Linda (Michael) Hagan, Jackie (Kevin Godwin) Smith, Bruce (Brenda) McGuire, Jennifer (Jon) Onesty and Richard McGuire, grandchildren, Matthew Gegg, Cole (Jenna) Smith, Jody (Rob) Hahn and Tanner May, great grandchildren, Oakley Jones, Quincy and Dean Smith and Noah Hahn, brothers, John Eck and Walter (Sharon) Eck, sister in law, Christine Henderson, many nieces, nephews and friends.
Friends may call on Friday, April 27, 2018 at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 5-8 p.m. Visitation will resume from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday morning then going to St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church, 23504 State Rte. WW, Coffman, MO for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment will follow at St. Catherine of Alexandria Cemetery. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Parkinsons Disease Association or St. Catherine of Alexandria Church. View the tribute video, the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Wilma was a caregiver and was very generous. She retired from farming on the family's property at the age of 80. Wilma was a member of St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church where she belonged to the Ladies Sodality. She was also a member of the Coffman Ladies Extension Club. She enjoyed bunco and quilting.
Survivors include her husband, Donald McGuire, children, Linda (Michael) Hagan, Jackie (Kevin Godwin) Smith, Bruce (Brenda) McGuire, Jennifer (Jon) Onesty and Richard McGuire, grandchildren, Matthew Gegg, Cole (Jenna) Smith, Jody (Rob) Hahn and Tanner May, great grandchildren, Oakley Jones, Quincy and Dean Smith and Noah Hahn, brothers, John Eck and Walter (Sharon) Eck, sister in law, Christine Henderson, many nieces, nephews and friends.
Friends may call on Friday, April 27, 2018 at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 5-8 p.m. Visitation will resume from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Saturday morning then going to St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church, 23504 State Rte. WW, Coffman, MO for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment will follow at St. Catherine of Alexandria Cemetery. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Parkinsons Disease Association or St. Catherine of Alexandria Church. View the tribute video, the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Martha Arleene Marler
FARMINGTON – Martha Arleene Marler, age 92, formerly of Farmington, passed away peacefully April 12, 2018 in Lakeway, Texas. She was born September 2, 1925 in Farmington.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold A. Marler, Sr., parents Alvin and Adeline Korber, two sisters, Wilma Ervin and Elizabeth Smith and three brothers, Alvin Jr., Bill, and Karl Korber.
Arlene worked at Farmington State Hospital for 35 ½ years before retiring. She will be remembered as a very caring person with beautiful blue compassionate eyes. She truly enjoyed caring for others as well as her family and always put everyone else before herself.
She lived in Farmington for most of her life but in 2013 she moved to Peoria, AZ to live with her daughter and son in law. She loved her family, crossword puzzles, crocheting, socializing, and in the evenings listening to Gary play guitar and sing, but most of all enjoyed doing something that would help someone else. Her favorite saying was “I just go with the flow and I would talk to a fence post if it would talk back”.
Most recently she had moved with Joan and Gary to Austin Texas to help care for a new great granddaughter that she absolutely loved holding in her arms.
She is survived by her daughter, Joan Collins and husband Gary of Austin, TX and son, Harold “Harry” Marler and wife Karen of Farmington, MO, three grandchildren, Chad Marler and wife Jen of Farmington, MO, Raegie Carpenter and husband John of Hobart, OK and Kristina Collins and husband Matt Napoli of Austin, TX, three great grandchildren, Whitney Marler, Brady Carpenter, and Maya Collins Napoli, many nieces, nephews and a very special friend of 56 years, Eileen Huitt of Bonne Terre, MO.
Friends may call on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from 11am until time of service at 1pm at Cozean Memorial Chapel. Interment Knights of Pythias Cemetery. Memorial donations appreciated to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 North Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. View the tribute, the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold A. Marler, Sr., parents Alvin and Adeline Korber, two sisters, Wilma Ervin and Elizabeth Smith and three brothers, Alvin Jr., Bill, and Karl Korber.
Arlene worked at Farmington State Hospital for 35 ½ years before retiring. She will be remembered as a very caring person with beautiful blue compassionate eyes. She truly enjoyed caring for others as well as her family and always put everyone else before herself.
She lived in Farmington for most of her life but in 2013 she moved to Peoria, AZ to live with her daughter and son in law. She loved her family, crossword puzzles, crocheting, socializing, and in the evenings listening to Gary play guitar and sing, but most of all enjoyed doing something that would help someone else. Her favorite saying was “I just go with the flow and I would talk to a fence post if it would talk back”.
Most recently she had moved with Joan and Gary to Austin Texas to help care for a new great granddaughter that she absolutely loved holding in her arms.
She is survived by her daughter, Joan Collins and husband Gary of Austin, TX and son, Harold “Harry” Marler and wife Karen of Farmington, MO, three grandchildren, Chad Marler and wife Jen of Farmington, MO, Raegie Carpenter and husband John of Hobart, OK and Kristina Collins and husband Matt Napoli of Austin, TX, three great grandchildren, Whitney Marler, Brady Carpenter, and Maya Collins Napoli, many nieces, nephews and a very special friend of 56 years, Eileen Huitt of Bonne Terre, MO.
Friends may call on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from 11am until time of service at 1pm at Cozean Memorial Chapel. Interment Knights of Pythias Cemetery. Memorial donations appreciated to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 North Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. View the tribute, the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Andrew Jackson McElwain
FARMINGTON – Andrew Jackson McElwain, II, 75, of Farmington, MO passed away April 4, 2018 at Parkland Health Center after a brief illness. He was born April 26, 1942, in Auto, West Virginia to the late Gervace and Lyda McElwain. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gervace McElwain Jr. and his beloved friend, Marcia Shumake.
He was a long time resident of the Farmington area. He was born and raised in Renick, West Virginia where he graduated from Renick High School. He was a veteran of the United States Navy where he served a tour of duty on the USS Wasp. He was a member of the VFW Post 5896 of Farmington, the Elks Lodge 1765 of Farmington and the Amvets Post 113 of Park Hills. He was considered a “jack” of all trades, but his area of specialty was air conditioning and refrigeration. After retirement from being successfully self employed for over 20 years, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, hunting, fishing, listening to blue grass music.
He is survived by three children, Andrew J. (Jennifer) McElwain III of Washington, Missouri, Michael McElwain of Farmington, Missouri and Laura (Mike) Goodwin of Newport, Delaware, five beloved grandchildren, one brother William (Sandy) McElwain of Lewisberg, West Virginia, two sisters, Lynda (Stephen) Morgan of Waren Robins, Georgia and Karen (the late Pat) Patterson of Loudon, Tennessee. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews as well as a host of extended family and friends.
A Memorial Gathering will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Cozean Memorial Chapel in Farmington, MO from 4 p.m. until time of Service at 7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the VFW Post 5896, 814 East Karsch Boulevard, Farmington, MO 63640. View the tribute video, the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com
He was a long time resident of the Farmington area. He was born and raised in Renick, West Virginia where he graduated from Renick High School. He was a veteran of the United States Navy where he served a tour of duty on the USS Wasp. He was a member of the VFW Post 5896 of Farmington, the Elks Lodge 1765 of Farmington and the Amvets Post 113 of Park Hills. He was considered a “jack” of all trades, but his area of specialty was air conditioning and refrigeration. After retirement from being successfully self employed for over 20 years, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, hunting, fishing, listening to blue grass music.
He is survived by three children, Andrew J. (Jennifer) McElwain III of Washington, Missouri, Michael McElwain of Farmington, Missouri and Laura (Mike) Goodwin of Newport, Delaware, five beloved grandchildren, one brother William (Sandy) McElwain of Lewisberg, West Virginia, two sisters, Lynda (Stephen) Morgan of Waren Robins, Georgia and Karen (the late Pat) Patterson of Loudon, Tennessee. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews as well as a host of extended family and friends.
A Memorial Gathering will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Cozean Memorial Chapel in Farmington, MO from 4 p.m. until time of Service at 7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the VFW Post 5896, 814 East Karsch Boulevard, Farmington, MO 63640. View the tribute video, the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com
Billy Lee Merryman
FARMINGTON – Billy Lee Merryman, 82, passed April 3, 2018 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born October 14, 1935 in Bonne Terre to the late Clarence W. and Josephine M. (Herbst) Merryman.
Billy graduated from Farmington High School and went on to proudly serve his country in the Army Reserves. He retired after many years as the produce manager at Heck’s IGA. A member of the Farmington Elks Lodge 1765, he was also a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. An avid fan of both the Mizzou Tigers and the St. Louis Cardinals, Billy also enjoyed his pet dogs and cats. He was community minded and often gave support to various causes with- in the city of Farmington.
Survivors include cousins and extended family as well as many good friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 6 at 11am followed by a funeral service at 1 pm at Cozean Memorial Chapel with Pastor Rick Foss officiating. Interment will be at Parkview Cemetery in Farmington. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Scholarship Fund of the Farmington Elks Lodge #1765. View the video tribute and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Billy graduated from Farmington High School and went on to proudly serve his country in the Army Reserves. He retired after many years as the produce manager at Heck’s IGA. A member of the Farmington Elks Lodge 1765, he was also a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. An avid fan of both the Mizzou Tigers and the St. Louis Cardinals, Billy also enjoyed his pet dogs and cats. He was community minded and often gave support to various causes with- in the city of Farmington.
Survivors include cousins and extended family as well as many good friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 6 at 11am followed by a funeral service at 1 pm at Cozean Memorial Chapel with Pastor Rick Foss officiating. Interment will be at Parkview Cemetery in Farmington. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Scholarship Fund of the Farmington Elks Lodge #1765. View the video tribute and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Gayle N. Robbins
FARMINTON – Gayle N. Robbins, 64 years, passed away March 31, 2018 at his residence in Farmington. He was born July 24, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Warren Robbins and Lucy (nee Leach) Robbins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Miranda Robbins.
Gayle proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Pipefitters Local 439, VFW Post 5896 of Farmington, Elks Lodge 1765 of Farmington and the Amvets Post 113. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and working outdoors at his property.
Survivors include his sons, Eric (Patty Thomure) Robbins and Treston Robbins, daughter, Audrey Cunningham, stepchildren, Crystal King, Tonya Montgomery, and Jeffrey King, former wife and special companion, Ruby Robbins, his dog, Gizzy, an aunt, many cousins, stepgrandchildren and friends.
Friends may call on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 5-8 p.m. Visitation will resume at 7 a.m. on Thursday morning until time of service beginning at 10 a.m. in the Cozean Chapel. Interment with full military honors at Parkview Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Hope Lodge, 4215 Lindell Boulevard, St Louis, MO 63108. View the tribute video, the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Gayle proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Pipefitters Local 439, VFW Post 5896 of Farmington, Elks Lodge 1765 of Farmington and the Amvets Post 113. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and working outdoors at his property.
Survivors include his sons, Eric (Patty Thomure) Robbins and Treston Robbins, daughter, Audrey Cunningham, stepchildren, Crystal King, Tonya Montgomery, and Jeffrey King, former wife and special companion, Ruby Robbins, his dog, Gizzy, an aunt, many cousins, stepgrandchildren and friends.
Friends may call on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 5-8 p.m. Visitation will resume at 7 a.m. on Thursday morning until time of service beginning at 10 a.m. in the Cozean Chapel. Interment with full military honors at Parkview Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Hope Lodge, 4215 Lindell Boulevard, St Louis, MO 63108. View the tribute video, the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
James C. Tripp
BONNE TERRE – James C. Tripp, 77 years, formerly of Bonne Terre, MO , born November 7, 1940, died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, MO. For the past three years he had been a resident of the Missouri Veterans Home, St. James, MO.
He served his country by enlisting in the U.S. Navy and is a plank owner of the USS Kitty Hawk where he was on its maiden voyage around South America.
Mr. Tripp started Roto Roter Plumbing Service and served the St. Francois County area for many years prior to his retirement.
In 1999, he made his profession of faith and was baptized by Dr. Bob Werner of Concord Baptist Church, St. Louis, MO, along with his brother in law, Burl Chitwood.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, William and Bessie Tripp, his brother, Larry Tripp, and a son, Michael Tripp. He is survived by his son, William Tripp, his sister, Virginia Chitwood, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, one nephew, and an uncle and aunt, plus many cousins.
Friends may call from 12:00 to time of service at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Cozean Memorial Chapel, 217 West Columbia Street, Farmington, MO. Masonic Service will be held at 1:45 p.m. Interment will be at St. Francois Memorial Park, Bonne Terre, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Concord Baptist Church, 13775 Tesson Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63128. To view the video tribute, the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
He served his country by enlisting in the U.S. Navy and is a plank owner of the USS Kitty Hawk where he was on its maiden voyage around South America.
Mr. Tripp started Roto Roter Plumbing Service and served the St. Francois County area for many years prior to his retirement.
In 1999, he made his profession of faith and was baptized by Dr. Bob Werner of Concord Baptist Church, St. Louis, MO, along with his brother in law, Burl Chitwood.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, William and Bessie Tripp, his brother, Larry Tripp, and a son, Michael Tripp. He is survived by his son, William Tripp, his sister, Virginia Chitwood, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, one nephew, and an uncle and aunt, plus many cousins.
Friends may call from 12:00 to time of service at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Cozean Memorial Chapel, 217 West Columbia Street, Farmington, MO. Masonic Service will be held at 1:45 p.m. Interment will be at St. Francois Memorial Park, Bonne Terre, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Concord Baptist Church, 13775 Tesson Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63128. To view the video tribute, the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Maxine Montgomery
FARMINGTON – Maxine Montgomery, 90, passed away March 28, 2018 at Southbrook Nursing Center in Farmington. She was born April 24, 1927 in Lodi, Missouri to the late James “Leslie” Davis and Cora (nee Hovis) Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph William “Bill” Montgomery, her daughter in infancy, Carol Montgomery, and six siblings.
Maxine was a lifetime member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #5896 in Farmington. She was an avid bowler until the age of 84. She was a St. Louis Cardinals fan, enjoyed playing bingo, doing crossword puzzles, and collecting bells. Maxine was especially fond of her great grandson, Kayne.
Survivors include her children, Randy (Sharon) Montgomery of Farmington, Diane (Karter) Buckley of Farmington and Tracy (Kevin) Govro of Farmington, five grandchildren, Kent (Amanda Matthews) Buckley, Kassie Govro, Shelby Buckley, Morgan Govro and Mackenzie Govro, one great grandchild, Kayne Buckley, two step granddaughters, Kristin and Holly, a step grandson, Nathan, a sister, Maureen McAllister, brother in law, Frank (Octa) Montgomery, sister in laws, Lillie Ross, Opal Montgomery and Florence Montgomery, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Monday, April 2 at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 4-8 p.m. Graveside service to be held on Tuesday, April 3 at 10 a.m. at Montgomery Cemetery. Memorial donations preferred to Montgomery Cemetery, c/o Jenny Tally, RR 1, Box 1832, Piedmont, MO 63957. View the video tribute, the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Maxine was a lifetime member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #5896 in Farmington. She was an avid bowler until the age of 84. She was a St. Louis Cardinals fan, enjoyed playing bingo, doing crossword puzzles, and collecting bells. Maxine was especially fond of her great grandson, Kayne.
Survivors include her children, Randy (Sharon) Montgomery of Farmington, Diane (Karter) Buckley of Farmington and Tracy (Kevin) Govro of Farmington, five grandchildren, Kent (Amanda Matthews) Buckley, Kassie Govro, Shelby Buckley, Morgan Govro and Mackenzie Govro, one great grandchild, Kayne Buckley, two step granddaughters, Kristin and Holly, a step grandson, Nathan, a sister, Maureen McAllister, brother in law, Frank (Octa) Montgomery, sister in laws, Lillie Ross, Opal Montgomery and Florence Montgomery, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Monday, April 2 at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 4-8 p.m. Graveside service to be held on Tuesday, April 3 at 10 a.m. at Montgomery Cemetery. Memorial donations preferred to Montgomery Cemetery, c/o Jenny Tally, RR 1, Box 1832, Piedmont, MO 63957. View the video tribute, the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Prince Albert Neves
FARMINGTON - Prince Albert Neves, of Farmington, passed away on March 27, 2018 at Presbyterian Manor at the age of 89. He was born January 28, 1929 in Bearden, Arkansas to the late John Morgan Neves and Josephine Vaughan Neves. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by all nine of his siblings.
Survivors include his wife, Faye Neves; his children, Dan Neves, Ken (Julie) Neves and Melissa (Jack) LaRose; and five grandchildren.
Graveside services, with military honors will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on Monday, April 2, 2018. Share your condolences at cozeanfuneralghome.com.
Survivors include his wife, Faye Neves; his children, Dan Neves, Ken (Julie) Neves and Melissa (Jack) LaRose; and five grandchildren.
Graveside services, with military honors will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on Monday, April 2, 2018. Share your condolences at cozeanfuneralghome.com.
A.J. Miller
FARMINGTON – A.J. Miller, of Farmington, passed away March 25, 2018 at Camelot Nursing & Rehab Center at the age of 89. He was born October 22, 1928 in Ste. Genevieve County to the late Samuel Thomas and Thelma (Hamor) Miller. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Betty (Mabery) Miller in 2015; a sister, Alethea Ward and two brothers, Charles Miller and Earl Miller.
After A.J. served in the U.S. Army, he worked for thirty years at the State Hospital as a cook. However, his life was farming. He was born, raised, and continued working the family farm until he was unable. His grandson, along with Dennis Dement and sons, have continued his legacy. His summers were spent putting up hay and drinking lemonade under the shade tree. A.J. was a friend to many and did not meet a stranger. He was a member of the Flat River Church of Christ, and a wonderful father and Papa that will be forever missed.
Survivors include his girls, Sarah (Eric) Bertram and Jane (Tom) Robke, all of Farmington; five grandchildren, Emilie (Charlie) Uptegrove, Sam (Kaitlin) Thompson, Cate Robke, Ella Bertram, and Kala Bertram, all of Farmington; four great-grandchildren, Will and Leah Uptegrove, Malaki Herman, and Stetson Thompson due in April.
Friends may call on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 5 – 8 p.m. Visitation will resume on Thursday morning at 7 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. with Bernie Crum officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Memorials, if desired may be made to the Children’s Homes, Inc. in Paragould, Arkansas or to the Disabled American Veterans. View the tribute video and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
After A.J. served in the U.S. Army, he worked for thirty years at the State Hospital as a cook. However, his life was farming. He was born, raised, and continued working the family farm until he was unable. His grandson, along with Dennis Dement and sons, have continued his legacy. His summers were spent putting up hay and drinking lemonade under the shade tree. A.J. was a friend to many and did not meet a stranger. He was a member of the Flat River Church of Christ, and a wonderful father and Papa that will be forever missed.
Survivors include his girls, Sarah (Eric) Bertram and Jane (Tom) Robke, all of Farmington; five grandchildren, Emilie (Charlie) Uptegrove, Sam (Kaitlin) Thompson, Cate Robke, Ella Bertram, and Kala Bertram, all of Farmington; four great-grandchildren, Will and Leah Uptegrove, Malaki Herman, and Stetson Thompson due in April.
Friends may call on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 5 – 8 p.m. Visitation will resume on Thursday morning at 7 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. with Bernie Crum officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Memorials, if desired may be made to the Children’s Homes, Inc. in Paragould, Arkansas or to the Disabled American Veterans. View the tribute video and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Mary Anna Eaves passed away the home of her son Marvin on March 24, 2018 at the age of 102 years. She was born on June 9, 1915, in St. Francois later a part of Flat River, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late Andrew and Marianna (Tomascek) Benko who immigrated to this country in 1912. Mrs. Eaves was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John T. Eaves, her daughter, Bonnie June (Eaves) McGee, and her brother, Steve Benko.
Mary's parents moved the family to a farm in the Chestnut Ridge community when she was very small. She was united with the Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church and remained a faithful member until her death. Through World War II and beyond she worked for Rice Stix as a seamstress. As a farm wife in the Pleasant Hill community she also developed strong ties to these friends and neighbors who made it possible for her to live for extended years at home.
She is survived by son Marvin (Ruth Ann) Eaves of Green Ridge, MO and their children, Mikaela (Casey) DeVorss, Lauren Eaves, and Sean (Ashli) Eaves. Also surviving are Bonnie's children, Elizabeth Ann (Stanley) McCrorey of Bonne Terre, MO and Harold Dean (Sherry) McGee of Chicago, IL. Mrs Eaves has a surviving sister, Pauline (Benko) Wigger of Bakersfield, CA, seven great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.
A strong woman of both body and spirit, she will be missed by those who love her.
Friends may call on Thursday, March 29 at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 5-8 p.m. Visitation will resume at 7 a.m. on Friday morning until time of service beginning at 11 a.m. in the Cozean Chapel. Interment will follow at Chestnut Ridge Cemetery. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church. View the tribute, the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com
Mary's parents moved the family to a farm in the Chestnut Ridge community when she was very small. She was united with the Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church and remained a faithful member until her death. Through World War II and beyond she worked for Rice Stix as a seamstress. As a farm wife in the Pleasant Hill community she also developed strong ties to these friends and neighbors who made it possible for her to live for extended years at home.
She is survived by son Marvin (Ruth Ann) Eaves of Green Ridge, MO and their children, Mikaela (Casey) DeVorss, Lauren Eaves, and Sean (Ashli) Eaves. Also surviving are Bonnie's children, Elizabeth Ann (Stanley) McCrorey of Bonne Terre, MO and Harold Dean (Sherry) McGee of Chicago, IL. Mrs Eaves has a surviving sister, Pauline (Benko) Wigger of Bakersfield, CA, seven great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.
A strong woman of both body and spirit, she will be missed by those who love her.
Friends may call on Thursday, March 29 at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 5-8 p.m. Visitation will resume at 7 a.m. on Friday morning until time of service beginning at 11 a.m. in the Cozean Chapel. Interment will follow at Chestnut Ridge Cemetery. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church. View the tribute, the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com
Mary Elizabeth Sirdoreus
FARMINGTON – Mary Elizabeth Sirdoreus, of Farmington, passed away March 21, 2018 at Southbrook Nursing Center at the age of 69. She was born November 10, 1948, in St. Louis, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Thomas Fletcher and her stepmother, Verona Merritt.
Mary was a very hardworking and devoted mother and in her spare time she loved to paint. She will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her children, Pamela Sirdoreus, Patricia (David) Jones and Peter Sirdoreus, three grandchildren, Marcus (Ashley) Sirdoreus, Ashley Jones and Michael Stokes, three great grandchildren, Madi Sirdoreus, Skylar Sirdoreus and Alexis Stokes, and a brother, Raymond Fletcher.
A private family graveside service will take place at a later date. View the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Mary was a very hardworking and devoted mother and in her spare time she loved to paint. She will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her children, Pamela Sirdoreus, Patricia (David) Jones and Peter Sirdoreus, three grandchildren, Marcus (Ashley) Sirdoreus, Ashley Jones and Michael Stokes, three great grandchildren, Madi Sirdoreus, Skylar Sirdoreus and Alexis Stokes, and a brother, Raymond Fletcher.
A private family graveside service will take place at a later date. View the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Alma Rose Winch
FARMINGTON – Alma Rose Winch of Farmington passed away March 20, 2018 at the age of 89. She was born October 20, 1928 to the late James Chesley Head and Edith Irene (Martin) Head. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John Winch in 1993, her son, Larry Winch, her brothers, Larry Head and Delmar Head, sisters, Dorothy Boyd, Ruby Bloom and Ethel Head, and son in law, Michael Stricklin
Alma was a long time member of Pine Log Church where she took pleasure in singing, dinners and fellowship. She adored her grandchildren and was happiest when they were around. She enjoyed reading, sewing, painting and embroidery.
Survivors include her son, Dennis Winch of Coffman, four daughters, Diana (Cecil) Gore of Farmington, Brenda Stricklin of Farmington, Lauren Abella of Farmington and Susan (Bob) Barber of Farmington, daughter in law, Cathy Winch of Farmington, fourteen grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, and two sisters, Mary June (Nelson) Stone of Jackson and Doris Jean Jenkerson of Farmington.
Friends may call onThursday, March 22, 2018 at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 5 – 8 p.m. Visitation will resume Friday morning beginning at 7 a.m. followed by the service at 10 a.m. in the Cozean Chapel. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Ste. Genevieve County. View the tribute video, full obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Alma was a long time member of Pine Log Church where she took pleasure in singing, dinners and fellowship. She adored her grandchildren and was happiest when they were around. She enjoyed reading, sewing, painting and embroidery.
Survivors include her son, Dennis Winch of Coffman, four daughters, Diana (Cecil) Gore of Farmington, Brenda Stricklin of Farmington, Lauren Abella of Farmington and Susan (Bob) Barber of Farmington, daughter in law, Cathy Winch of Farmington, fourteen grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, and two sisters, Mary June (Nelson) Stone of Jackson and Doris Jean Jenkerson of Farmington.
Friends may call onThursday, March 22, 2018 at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 5 – 8 p.m. Visitation will resume Friday morning beginning at 7 a.m. followed by the service at 10 a.m. in the Cozean Chapel. Interment will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Ste. Genevieve County. View the tribute video, full obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Zelma Mae Wines
FARMINGTON – Zelma Mae Wines of Farmington passed away March 19, 2018 at her home at the age of 76. She was born December 25, 1941 to the late Aloysius Pohlman and Edna (Loida) Pohlman. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Verena Baudendistel.
Zelma had been a long time resident of the Farmington area and always considered it her home. She adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren and was happiest when they were around. Cooking, gardening and sewing were some of her favorite pastimes. She enjoyed working at the election polls and the many friendships she had made there through the years.
Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Henry “Buzz” Wines; three daughters, Sandra (James “Frank”) Laramore of Farmington, Linda (Dan) Watson of Pensacola, Florida and Terri (Scott) Salvo of Warrenton, Missouri; four grandchildren, Adam (Anne) Huskey, Andrea (Jared) Crane, Jacob Keller and Emily Salvo; five great grandchildren, Asia Gilbert, Alex Huskey, Abby Huskey, Jack Crane and Elliana Crane; two sisters, Delores Zemann of Linn, Missouri and Lavern McDaniel of Festus, Missouri and a brother, Jimmy (Joyce) Jackson of Festus, Missouri.
Friends may call on Wednesday, March 21, at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 5 – 8 p.m. Visitation will resume at 9 a.m. on Thursday morning until the time of the service beginning at 10 a.m. in the Cozean Chapel. Interment will follow at Hillview Memorial Gardens. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Cancer Society in Zelma’s name. View the tribute video, the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Zelma had been a long time resident of the Farmington area and always considered it her home. She adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren and was happiest when they were around. Cooking, gardening and sewing were some of her favorite pastimes. She enjoyed working at the election polls and the many friendships she had made there through the years.
Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Henry “Buzz” Wines; three daughters, Sandra (James “Frank”) Laramore of Farmington, Linda (Dan) Watson of Pensacola, Florida and Terri (Scott) Salvo of Warrenton, Missouri; four grandchildren, Adam (Anne) Huskey, Andrea (Jared) Crane, Jacob Keller and Emily Salvo; five great grandchildren, Asia Gilbert, Alex Huskey, Abby Huskey, Jack Crane and Elliana Crane; two sisters, Delores Zemann of Linn, Missouri and Lavern McDaniel of Festus, Missouri and a brother, Jimmy (Joyce) Jackson of Festus, Missouri.
Friends may call on Wednesday, March 21, at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 5 – 8 p.m. Visitation will resume at 9 a.m. on Thursday morning until the time of the service beginning at 10 a.m. in the Cozean Chapel. Interment will follow at Hillview Memorial Gardens. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Cancer Society in Zelma’s name. View the tribute video, the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Ashley Nicole Ernsting
Ashley Nicole Ernsting, 34, of North Port, Florida, received her crown of life on Saturday, March 17, 2018, after a brilliant, inspiring fight with cancer.
Ashley is survived by her loving husband of 10 years, Michael E. Ernsting; parents Reverend Michael Mast and Debra Mast; siblings Tiffany Orrange (Joanne) and Jeremy Mast (Courtney); maternal grandmother Barbara Kollmeyer; and aunt Linda Kollmeyer.
A celebration of Ashley's life was held in North Port, Florida on March 24th. Local services will be held in Farmington at Cozean Memorial Chapel at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2018 with interment following the service at Hillview Memorial Gardens.
Ashley's overwhelming generosity and passion for helping others will be carried on by people and organizations she loved. Memorial donations may be made to TheHealingNet.org and EpicExperience.org.
Ashley is survived by her loving husband of 10 years, Michael E. Ernsting; parents Reverend Michael Mast and Debra Mast; siblings Tiffany Orrange (Joanne) and Jeremy Mast (Courtney); maternal grandmother Barbara Kollmeyer; and aunt Linda Kollmeyer.
A celebration of Ashley's life was held in North Port, Florida on March 24th. Local services will be held in Farmington at Cozean Memorial Chapel at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2018 with interment following the service at Hillview Memorial Gardens.
Ashley's overwhelming generosity and passion for helping others will be carried on by people and organizations she loved. Memorial donations may be made to TheHealingNet.org and EpicExperience.org.
Donald Ray “Don” Duncan, Jr.
FARMINGTON – Donald Ray “Don” Duncan, Jr. passed away March 15, 2018 at his home at the age of 63. He was born October 12, 1954 to the late Donald Ray Duncan, Sr. and Helen Laverne (Starks) Duncan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Dwayne Duncan.
Don proudly served his country in the U. S. Army for four years where he was stationed in Germany in the Military Police Force. Upon his return to civilian life, Don became a police officer having served for more than thirty years, mostly for the City of Farmington. He was a member of the VFW and was the local Scout Master for Troop 471. Scouting was his passion and he was very proud of his son, Jordan who had become an Eagle Scout. An avid outdoorsman, Don loved to camp and canoe. Don was a kind person who would do anything for anybody. More than anything he loved being a Papa to his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Teri (Brann) Duncan; six daughters, Samantha, Erin, Jaime, Donna, Ashley and Amanda; a son, Jordan; eleven grandchildren, Saydie, Colton, Austin, Kinsley, Gavin, Allie Grace, Bella, Scarlet, Stella, Ellie and Nolan, who is on the way; a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.
Friends and family may call on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Cozean Memorial Chapel between 5 and 8 p.m. Visitation will resume Monday morning beginning at 7 a.m. until the time of the funeral at 10 a.m. in the Cozean Chapel. Interment will follow at Arcadia Valley Memorial Cemetery in Ironton. Memorials, if desired, may be made to Boy Scout Troop 471 in care of the funeral home.
Don proudly served his country in the U. S. Army for four years where he was stationed in Germany in the Military Police Force. Upon his return to civilian life, Don became a police officer having served for more than thirty years, mostly for the City of Farmington. He was a member of the VFW and was the local Scout Master for Troop 471. Scouting was his passion and he was very proud of his son, Jordan who had become an Eagle Scout. An avid outdoorsman, Don loved to camp and canoe. Don was a kind person who would do anything for anybody. More than anything he loved being a Papa to his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Teri (Brann) Duncan; six daughters, Samantha, Erin, Jaime, Donna, Ashley and Amanda; a son, Jordan; eleven grandchildren, Saydie, Colton, Austin, Kinsley, Gavin, Allie Grace, Bella, Scarlet, Stella, Ellie and Nolan, who is on the way; a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.
Friends and family may call on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Cozean Memorial Chapel between 5 and 8 p.m. Visitation will resume Monday morning beginning at 7 a.m. until the time of the funeral at 10 a.m. in the Cozean Chapel. Interment will follow at Arcadia Valley Memorial Cemetery in Ironton. Memorials, if desired, may be made to Boy Scout Troop 471 in care of the funeral home.
Martin J. Johns
FARMINGTON – Martin J. Johns, of Farmington passed away on March 13, 2018 at Presbyterian Manor at the age of 94. He was born May 7, 1923 in Chamois, Missouri to the late Henry Johns and Rubie C. (David) Johns. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a grandson, Walker Johns; two sisters, Esther Townley and Louise Johns and two brothers, Joe and William Johns.
Martin graduated from his home town high school in Chamois, Missouri and went on to serve his country after being drafted into the Army at the age of nineteen. He attended Missouri University where he attained a Bachelor’s Degree and later a Masters Degree. He began his career as an Agriculture Teacher in the Sullivan and Centralia school districts. Most of his career, however, was spent as an Extension Agent for more than thirty years for the Missouri Extension Office both in Perryville and Farmington. Martin will be remembered as a very hard worker who loved ranching and raising cattle. He also enjoyed his participation with the local 4-H club.
Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Lois (Windsor) Johns; their children, Kenneth James (Kelly) Johns of Farmington, Patricia Johns (Tom) Crook of Joplin, Richard (Mary Ann) Johns of Catonsville, Maryland, Elizabeth Johns (Doug) Nardi of Aurora, Illinois, Andrew David (Carrie) Johns of Chesterfield and Steven Martin Johns of Farmington; grandchildren, Zoe Johns, Christy (Darryl) Cox, Jessica Johns, Alex and Matt Nardi, Darren and Lauren Johns, Jacob Johns and great grandchildren, Jordan, Colby, Eli, and Abby Cox; and a sister, Frances (Charlie) Smith of Austin, Texas.
There will be a gathering of family and friends at Cozean Memorial Chapel on March 31, 2018 beginning at 1 p.m. followed by a service of celebration at 3 p.m. in the Cozean Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the Walker Johns Childhood Cancer Foundation.
Martin graduated from his home town high school in Chamois, Missouri and went on to serve his country after being drafted into the Army at the age of nineteen. He attended Missouri University where he attained a Bachelor’s Degree and later a Masters Degree. He began his career as an Agriculture Teacher in the Sullivan and Centralia school districts. Most of his career, however, was spent as an Extension Agent for more than thirty years for the Missouri Extension Office both in Perryville and Farmington. Martin will be remembered as a very hard worker who loved ranching and raising cattle. He also enjoyed his participation with the local 4-H club.
Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Lois (Windsor) Johns; their children, Kenneth James (Kelly) Johns of Farmington, Patricia Johns (Tom) Crook of Joplin, Richard (Mary Ann) Johns of Catonsville, Maryland, Elizabeth Johns (Doug) Nardi of Aurora, Illinois, Andrew David (Carrie) Johns of Chesterfield and Steven Martin Johns of Farmington; grandchildren, Zoe Johns, Christy (Darryl) Cox, Jessica Johns, Alex and Matt Nardi, Darren and Lauren Johns, Jacob Johns and great grandchildren, Jordan, Colby, Eli, and Abby Cox; and a sister, Frances (Charlie) Smith of Austin, Texas.
There will be a gathering of family and friends at Cozean Memorial Chapel on March 31, 2018 beginning at 1 p.m. followed by a service of celebration at 3 p.m. in the Cozean Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the Walker Johns Childhood Cancer Foundation.
Mrs. Caroline Elizabeth Detring
FARMINGTON – Mrs. Caroline Elizabeth Detring passed away peacefully on Monday, March 12, 2018, at the age of 96 years old. She was born on October 20, 1921, to the late Rolla Smith Cozean and Elva Octavia Rinke Cozean.
On October 3, 1953, she married Clifford Edward Detring. To this union came two surviving children, a son, David Detring and his wife Debbie, and a daughter, Susan Neurohr and her husband Henry, all of Farmington. She is also survived by two grandsons, Jason Detring of Lake Orion, Michigan, and Tyler Detring, and his wife, Rachel, of Kansas City, Missouri. She was anxiously awaiting the arrival of her first great-granddaughter in May, 2018. Mrs. Detring was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She was graduated from Farmington High School. She received her Associates of Arts Degree from Flat River Junior College. For many years she was a homemaker who loved to cook, bake, cultivate her flower gardens, can her garden vegetables, and take care of her children. She returned to work at the Division of Family Services, retiring in 1984 as a Supervisor in Child Services. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and St. Francois County Extension Club. She and Clifford enjoyed square dancing, playing pinochle, dominoes, and taking vacations. She loved being Grandma and caring for two little grandsons named Jason and Tyler, who she's very proud of today.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Hugo Cozean, Rolla R. (Bud) Cozean, and John M. (Jack) Cozean. Other survivors include, sister-in-law, Harriet Cozean, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Duane and Nadine Thomas. Numerous nieces, nephews other relatives, and a large circle of precious friends also survive.
Friends may call on Thursday, March 15, 2018, from 5-8 p.m. Visitation will resume on Friday, March 16, 2018, at 7 a.m. until the service at 10 a.m. in the Cozean Chapel. Interment will follow at Copenhagen Cemetery in Farmington.
On October 3, 1953, she married Clifford Edward Detring. To this union came two surviving children, a son, David Detring and his wife Debbie, and a daughter, Susan Neurohr and her husband Henry, all of Farmington. She is also survived by two grandsons, Jason Detring of Lake Orion, Michigan, and Tyler Detring, and his wife, Rachel, of Kansas City, Missouri. She was anxiously awaiting the arrival of her first great-granddaughter in May, 2018. Mrs. Detring was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. She was graduated from Farmington High School. She received her Associates of Arts Degree from Flat River Junior College. For many years she was a homemaker who loved to cook, bake, cultivate her flower gardens, can her garden vegetables, and take care of her children. She returned to work at the Division of Family Services, retiring in 1984 as a Supervisor in Child Services. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and St. Francois County Extension Club. She and Clifford enjoyed square dancing, playing pinochle, dominoes, and taking vacations. She loved being Grandma and caring for two little grandsons named Jason and Tyler, who she's very proud of today.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Hugo Cozean, Rolla R. (Bud) Cozean, and John M. (Jack) Cozean. Other survivors include, sister-in-law, Harriet Cozean, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Duane and Nadine Thomas. Numerous nieces, nephews other relatives, and a large circle of precious friends also survive.
Friends may call on Thursday, March 15, 2018, from 5-8 p.m. Visitation will resume on Friday, March 16, 2018, at 7 a.m. until the service at 10 a.m. in the Cozean Chapel. Interment will follow at Copenhagen Cemetery in Farmington.
Ella Marie Francis
FARMINGTON – Ella Marie Francis passed away March 12, 2018 at Parkland Health Center at the age of 85. She was born May 21, 1932 in Cornwall, Missouri to the late tony Elbert Elders and Gladys Jewell (Corcoran) Elders. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Diane Francis; sisters, Glenda Ruth Hahn, Mary Lou Hunt and infant sister, Dorothy May Elders.
Ella went to high school in Doe Run, Missouri and in August of 1950 married Lee Francis in Pocahontas, Arkansas. They lived in Phoenix, Arizona for eight years before moving back home to the Farmington area. She was in real estate sales for many years and also co-owned Farmington Kawasaki with her husband. She was a member of past president of the Mineral Area Board of Realtors. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and making jewelry. Music was a big part of Ella’s life. She played piano and accordian and sang as well. She firmly believed in the teachings of Jesus Christ and had been a Sunday School teacher. The love of God and family guided her through life.
A member of the Eastern Star, she worked her way through the chairs to become Worthy Matron. She was a member of the Beauceant, where she was director of music.
Survivers include her husband of 67 years, Lee Francis; a son, Duaine Lee Francis; a grandson, Aaron Lee Francis; siblings, Ray (Sharon) Elders, Norma Jewel Upchurch and Charlotte Ann Tidwell; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call Thursday, March 15, at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 9 – 10 a.m. with a funeral service to follow in the Cozean Chapel at 10 a.m. with Rev. Donn Adamson officiating. Interment will follow at Parkview Cemetery. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the National Parkinsons Foundation. View the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Ella went to high school in Doe Run, Missouri and in August of 1950 married Lee Francis in Pocahontas, Arkansas. They lived in Phoenix, Arizona for eight years before moving back home to the Farmington area. She was in real estate sales for many years and also co-owned Farmington Kawasaki with her husband. She was a member of past president of the Mineral Area Board of Realtors. She enjoyed cooking, gardening and making jewelry. Music was a big part of Ella’s life. She played piano and accordian and sang as well. She firmly believed in the teachings of Jesus Christ and had been a Sunday School teacher. The love of God and family guided her through life.
A member of the Eastern Star, she worked her way through the chairs to become Worthy Matron. She was a member of the Beauceant, where she was director of music.
Survivers include her husband of 67 years, Lee Francis; a son, Duaine Lee Francis; a grandson, Aaron Lee Francis; siblings, Ray (Sharon) Elders, Norma Jewel Upchurch and Charlotte Ann Tidwell; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call Thursday, March 15, at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 9 – 10 a.m. with a funeral service to follow in the Cozean Chapel at 10 a.m. with Rev. Donn Adamson officiating. Interment will follow at Parkview Cemetery. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the National Parkinsons Foundation. View the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.
Larry Davis
FARMINGTON – Larry Davis of Farmington passed away March 9, 2018 at the age of 70. He was born July 24, 1947 in Ironton, Missouri to the late Bill and Betty (Sherrill) Davis.
Larry graduated from high school in 1965 in Annapolis, Missouri. He went on to work for thirty years for his father at Bill Davis Electric in Park Hills. For the past twenty-one years he owned and operated Stix and Steins Bar and Grill in Farmington. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing. His true passion was collecting antiques. Larry had a sharp wit, a dry sense of humor and a very generous nature.
Survivors include his two daughters, Melanie Davis of Farmington and Marta (Mike) Vishy of Imperial; one grandson, Jake Vishy; former wife and loyal friend, Brenda (Malloy) Davis of Piedmont; a brother, Jack (Rhea) Davis of Farmington; two nieces, Christa (Todd) McKinney and Sarah Hand, both of Farmington; his mother-in-law, Dorothy Malloy of Piedmont; sister-in-law, Alice Malloy, of Bedford, VA; brothers-in-law, Marty Malloy of Wentzville and David (Mary Jo) Malloy of Sikeston. Also surviving are a host of extended family and good friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Cozean Memorial Chapel. Visitation will resume Wednesday morning beginning at 7 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m. in the Cozean Chapel. Interment will follow at the Masonic Cemetery in Piedmont. Memorials, if desired may be made in Larry’s name to Farmington Pet Adoption Center.
Larry graduated from high school in 1965 in Annapolis, Missouri. He went on to work for thirty years for his father at Bill Davis Electric in Park Hills. For the past twenty-one years he owned and operated Stix and Steins Bar and Grill in Farmington. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing. His true passion was collecting antiques. Larry had a sharp wit, a dry sense of humor and a very generous nature.
Survivors include his two daughters, Melanie Davis of Farmington and Marta (Mike) Vishy of Imperial; one grandson, Jake Vishy; former wife and loyal friend, Brenda (Malloy) Davis of Piedmont; a brother, Jack (Rhea) Davis of Farmington; two nieces, Christa (Todd) McKinney and Sarah Hand, both of Farmington; his mother-in-law, Dorothy Malloy of Piedmont; sister-in-law, Alice Malloy, of Bedford, VA; brothers-in-law, Marty Malloy of Wentzville and David (Mary Jo) Malloy of Sikeston. Also surviving are a host of extended family and good friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Cozean Memorial Chapel. Visitation will resume Wednesday morning beginning at 7 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m. in the Cozean Chapel. Interment will follow at the Masonic Cemetery in Piedmont. Memorials, if desired may be made in Larry’s name to Farmington Pet Adoption Center.
Avis Francis Brooks
FARMINGTON – Avis Francis Brooks, of Farmington, passed away March 8, 2018 at Camelot Nursing and Rehab at the age of 65. She was born in Bonne Terre, Missouri on December 28, 1952 to the late Glen Howard Francis and Thelma Martha (Adams) Francis. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Bertha May Faulkner and a brother, Howard Wayne Francis.
Avis will be remembered as a person who lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed working as a manager for a Bed and Breakfast at a local winery.
Survivors include a brother, Glen Francis and sister, Virginia Francis Stewart; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
No services are planned at this time. Private graveside will be held at the Haney Cemetery near Coffman, Missouri.
Avis will be remembered as a person who lived life to the fullest. She enjoyed working as a manager for a Bed and Breakfast at a local winery.
Survivors include a brother, Glen Francis and sister, Virginia Francis Stewart; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
No services are planned at this time. Private graveside will be held at the Haney Cemetery near Coffman, Missouri.
Robert James “Jim” Killian
FARMINGTON – Robert James “Jim” Killian of Farmington, passed away peacefully at home on March 6, 2018 after a lengthy illness at the age of 64. He was born in Bonne Terre on August 28, 1953 to the late Robert and Norma Ruth (Pritchett) Killian.
Jim was a life long resident of the Mineral Area. He was employed with Mineral Area College as a General Service Supervisor until his health forced him to retire. An avid coon hunter, Jim loved the outdoors and was a woodsman at heart. For quite some time he trained and sold coon dogs and also trained people to coon hunt. He was a family man who loved his family and his grandchildren. He looked forward to family game night every other Saturday night. The ultimate “tease”, he was always up to some type of prank. Easter was his favorite holiday and he looked forward to participating in an egg dying contest each year.
Survivors include the love of his life, his wife of 35 years, Paulette (Menge) Killian; his children, Rachel (Jon) Crites and Lance (Christy) Kiepe; his grandchildren, Logan, Layton and Torie; brothers, Fred (Sandy) Killian, John (Renee) Killian, George (Karen) Killian, Jesse Killian and Tracey Killian, many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and close friends.
Friends and family may call at Cozean Memorial Chapel on Monday, March 12, 2018 from 5 - 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Serenity Hospice Care.
Jim was a life long resident of the Mineral Area. He was employed with Mineral Area College as a General Service Supervisor until his health forced him to retire. An avid coon hunter, Jim loved the outdoors and was a woodsman at heart. For quite some time he trained and sold coon dogs and also trained people to coon hunt. He was a family man who loved his family and his grandchildren. He looked forward to family game night every other Saturday night. The ultimate “tease”, he was always up to some type of prank. Easter was his favorite holiday and he looked forward to participating in an egg dying contest each year.
Survivors include the love of his life, his wife of 35 years, Paulette (Menge) Killian; his children, Rachel (Jon) Crites and Lance (Christy) Kiepe; his grandchildren, Logan, Layton and Torie; brothers, Fred (Sandy) Killian, John (Renee) Killian, George (Karen) Killian, Jesse Killian and Tracey Killian, many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and close friends.
Friends and family may call at Cozean Memorial Chapel on Monday, March 12, 2018 from 5 - 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Serenity Hospice Care.
Linda M. Tesreau
FARMINGTON – Linda M. Tesreau of Farmington passed away at Parkland Hospital on March 3, 2018 at the age of 71. She was born September 28, 1946 to the late Leonard and Dorothy (Williams) Tesreau. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Janet Honeycutt and a niece, JoAnna “Annie” Morris.
Linda attended school in DeSoto and went on to work as a Pychiatric Aide at the State Mental Health Facility where she retired after thirty years. An avid reader, she enjoyed surfing the internet and watching her favorite television shows. She was a special aunt to numerous nieces and nephews who she adored.
Survivors include her siblings, Carl Tesreau, Shirley Pinell, Jerry (Effie) Tesreau, Diana Smith, Ronnie (Susan) Tesreau and David (Marie) Tesreau. Nieces and nephews and special great nieces and nephews, Joshua Tesreau, Jr., David and Matthew Tesreau, Ashton Tesreau, Abbi and Sophia Choate, Auria and Shawn Cunningham, Jr. She is also survived by her much adored Yorkshire Terrior, Izzy.
Private interment will be held at a later date at New Diggins Cemetery near Potosi.
Linda attended school in DeSoto and went on to work as a Pychiatric Aide at the State Mental Health Facility where she retired after thirty years. An avid reader, she enjoyed surfing the internet and watching her favorite television shows. She was a special aunt to numerous nieces and nephews who she adored.
Survivors include her siblings, Carl Tesreau, Shirley Pinell, Jerry (Effie) Tesreau, Diana Smith, Ronnie (Susan) Tesreau and David (Marie) Tesreau. Nieces and nephews and special great nieces and nephews, Joshua Tesreau, Jr., David and Matthew Tesreau, Ashton Tesreau, Abbi and Sophia Choate, Auria and Shawn Cunningham, Jr. She is also survived by her much adored Yorkshire Terrior, Izzy.
Private interment will be held at a later date at New Diggins Cemetery near Potosi.
Robyn Lynne Shaw-Wessling
FARMINGTON – Robyn Lynne Shaw-Wessling left this party, otherwise known as our world, on March 3, 2018. She was born September 14, 1961 in Farmington. Robyn was a huge Grateful Dead follower and lived life to the fullest. She had many close friends and made new friends wherever she went.
She was preceded in death by her father, George E. Shaw, Sr.
Survivors include her mother, Judith P. Shaw; two sisters, Laura Evans and Lisa Johnson, both of Springfield, Missouri; a brother, George Shaw, Jr. of Farmington; nieces, Jessica (Tyler) Denney; Katie Evans, Sarah Evans and Avery Johnson; a nephew, Andrew Johnson; one great niece Molly Denney and her dear friend, Ben Jennings.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, March 9, 2018 from 4 – 8 p.m. at Sand Creek Winery, 3578 Sand Creek Road, Farmington. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Robyn’s name to the American Cancer Society.
She was preceded in death by her father, George E. Shaw, Sr.
Survivors include her mother, Judith P. Shaw; two sisters, Laura Evans and Lisa Johnson, both of Springfield, Missouri; a brother, George Shaw, Jr. of Farmington; nieces, Jessica (Tyler) Denney; Katie Evans, Sarah Evans and Avery Johnson; a nephew, Andrew Johnson; one great niece Molly Denney and her dear friend, Ben Jennings.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, March 9, 2018 from 4 – 8 p.m. at Sand Creek Winery, 3578 Sand Creek Road, Farmington. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Robyn’s name to the American Cancer Society.
Sandra "Sandy" Hoehn
FARMINGTON – Sandra Hoehn, of Farmington, passed away surrounded by her loving family at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis on March 4, 2018 at the age of 71. She was born May 27, 1946 in Bonne Terre to the late Lloyd and Naomi Skinner.
Sandy graduated from Farmington High School in 1964 and soon after went to work at Ozarks Federal Savings and Loan. She worked many of those years as supervisor of the loan processing department. After 45 years there she retired as a Vice President in 2009. She was a life long, faithful member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Sandy enjoyed yard work and cooking for her family. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy and she loved spending time with them. She cherished her family and friends and always enjoyed being with them.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, David Hoehn; two daughters, Stephanie (Mrs. Steve) Effrein and Emily Holdman; three grandchildren, Easton Cook, Addison Effrein and Bryson Holdman; two sisters, Cheryl (Mrs. Rusty) Waibel and Nancy Wilkinson, all of Farmington. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Friends and family may call from 5 – 8 p.m. at Cozean Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, March 7 from 7 a.m. until 9 a.m. Funeral services will follow at St. Paul Lutheran Church at 10 a.m. with Reverend Rick Foss officiating. Interment will be at Copenhagen Cemetery. Memorials, if desired, may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church or St. Paul Lutheran School.
Sandy graduated from Farmington High School in 1964 and soon after went to work at Ozarks Federal Savings and Loan. She worked many of those years as supervisor of the loan processing department. After 45 years there she retired as a Vice President in 2009. She was a life long, faithful member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. Sandy enjoyed yard work and cooking for her family. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy and she loved spending time with them. She cherished her family and friends and always enjoyed being with them.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, David Hoehn; two daughters, Stephanie (Mrs. Steve) Effrein and Emily Holdman; three grandchildren, Easton Cook, Addison Effrein and Bryson Holdman; two sisters, Cheryl (Mrs. Rusty) Waibel and Nancy Wilkinson, all of Farmington. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Friends and family may call from 5 – 8 p.m. at Cozean Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, March 7 from 7 a.m. until 9 a.m. Funeral services will follow at St. Paul Lutheran Church at 10 a.m. with Reverend Rick Foss officiating. Interment will be at Copenhagen Cemetery. Memorials, if desired, may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church or St. Paul Lutheran School.
Richard Thomas Harper
DOE RUN – Richard Thomas Harper, of Doe Run passed away at Missouri Baptist Medical Center on March 1, 2018 at the age of 56. He was born September 5, 1961 in Fredericktown, Missouri to the late Arthur Charles Harper and Ruth Ann (Richardson) Harper. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Tinsley Rider and a nephew, David Allen Olive.
Richard grew up in St. Francois County and attended Farmington schools. He was currently in this thirtieth year working in quality control for Elpaco Coatings in Wellston, Missouri. An avid outdoorsman, he liked to hunt, fish and work in the yard. Richard loved spending time with his family more than anything. His loved ones will remember him for his kindness and his big hearted nature.
Survivors include his loving wife of 31 years, Velma (Olive) Harper; two sons, John (Misty) Harper and Andrew Harper, all of Doe Run; his twin brother, Robert Harper and sisters, Janice Rider, Debbie Miniex, Nancy Waggoner, Charlet Chenoweth, Melinda Perry, Sharon Harper and Cheryl Olive. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Friends may call on Monday, March 5 from 10 – 1 p.m. at Cozean Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. in the Cozean Chapel with Pastor Rick Wade officiating. Interment will follow at Parkview Cemetery. Memorials, if desired, may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Richard grew up in St. Francois County and attended Farmington schools. He was currently in this thirtieth year working in quality control for Elpaco Coatings in Wellston, Missouri. An avid outdoorsman, he liked to hunt, fish and work in the yard. Richard loved spending time with his family more than anything. His loved ones will remember him for his kindness and his big hearted nature.
Survivors include his loving wife of 31 years, Velma (Olive) Harper; two sons, John (Misty) Harper and Andrew Harper, all of Doe Run; his twin brother, Robert Harper and sisters, Janice Rider, Debbie Miniex, Nancy Waggoner, Charlet Chenoweth, Melinda Perry, Sharon Harper and Cheryl Olive. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Friends may call on Monday, March 5 from 10 – 1 p.m. at Cozean Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. in the Cozean Chapel with Pastor Rick Wade officiating. Interment will follow at Parkview Cemetery. Memorials, if desired, may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Jewell Davis
FARMINGTON – Jewell Davis of Farmington passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 22, 2018 at the age of 73. She was born October 7, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Frank Howard and Gladys (Miracle) Howard. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Juanita Hahn; her husband, Mike Davis in 1985; a step daughter, Mary Stacy; a sister, Cleo Howard and a brother, Edward Howard.
Jewell grew up in Southern California before moving to Missouri in 1977. She was a devoted mother who loved her children and was an amazing grandmother who doted on all of her grandchildren. She rarely ever missed any sporting events of her grandchildren and in her spare time enjoyed crocheting and watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune.
Survivors include her children, William Luce, Timmy Orr, Tammy Bloodworth, Raymond Lynn Hahn, Roger Dale Hahn, Phoebe Dunlap and Tanya Long; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; one sister, Sandra Ardry; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Funeral services will follow at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Jason Henson officiating. Memorials, if desired may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Jewell grew up in Southern California before moving to Missouri in 1977. She was a devoted mother who loved her children and was an amazing grandmother who doted on all of her grandchildren. She rarely ever missed any sporting events of her grandchildren and in her spare time enjoyed crocheting and watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune.
Survivors include her children, William Luce, Timmy Orr, Tammy Bloodworth, Raymond Lynn Hahn, Roger Dale Hahn, Phoebe Dunlap and Tanya Long; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; one sister, Sandra Ardry; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Funeral services will follow at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Jason Henson officiating. Memorials, if desired may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Patricia “Pat” Ann Kinkead
LIBERTYVILLE - Patricia “Pat” Ann Kinkead of Libertyville passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Parkland Health Center at the age of 72. She was born December 18, 1945 to the late Elgin Clark and Harriett Lovina (Boyd) Kinkead. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Terry Wayne Kinkead on December 23, 2014.
Pat was a 1963 graduate of Farmington High School. She retired after many years as a secretary for the State Hospital and the State Prison System. She was the President of Cook's Settlement Restoration Society in Libertyville. Gardening and cooking were two of her favorite pastimes and she was also an accomplished chair caner.
Survivors include her sister, Rebecca Kinkead; Nephew, Dennis (Denise) Kinkead; great nephew, Wayne (Julie) Kinkead; great nieces, Terry (Raymond) King, Loren Kinkead and Layni Kinkead; great great nieces and nephews, Clark Kinkead, Erin & Steven King and Ryley Heady. Also surviving are a host of extended family members and friends.
A private family service will be held at a later time.
Pat was a 1963 graduate of Farmington High School. She retired after many years as a secretary for the State Hospital and the State Prison System. She was the President of Cook's Settlement Restoration Society in Libertyville. Gardening and cooking were two of her favorite pastimes and she was also an accomplished chair caner.
Survivors include her sister, Rebecca Kinkead; Nephew, Dennis (Denise) Kinkead; great nephew, Wayne (Julie) Kinkead; great nieces, Terry (Raymond) King, Loren Kinkead and Layni Kinkead; great great nieces and nephews, Clark Kinkead, Erin & Steven King and Ryley Heady. Also surviving are a host of extended family members and friends.
A private family service will be held at a later time.
Phillip Cook, Sr.,
Phillip Dwayne Cook, Sr., 64, passed away February 10, 2018 at home in Ste. Genevieve County. He was born July 14, 1953 in Bakersfield, California to Geneva (Flud) Whitley and the late Floyd Cook. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his wife, Jerry Ann (Mitchell) Cook in December of 2013 and a brother, Larry Dean Cook.
Phil as most knew him, grew up in the San Joaquin Valley of California. In 1987 he moved to Stoddard County, Missouri and then on to the Farmington, Missouri area. Most of his adult life was spent working in the construction business working primarily with framing, dry wall and painting. Phil loved to paint and had the patience to do so. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, farming and barbequing. He loved his three dogs, Buffy, Chubs and Peppy who he leaves behind.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his three sons, Phillip (Patti) Cook, Jr., Brandon (Corrina Cranner) Cook and James (Christine) Cook; step-daughter, Lori Ann Rose; fourteen grandchildren; three great grandchildren; his siblings, Dale Whitley, Daniel Cook, Ricky Gene Cook, Scott Whitley, Roger Whitley, Shelly Whitley, Stacey Whitley and Tammy Whitley; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Friends may call on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 3 to 4 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 4 p.m. in the Cozean Chapel with Rev. Brian Smith officiating. Private interment will follow at a later time. Memorials if desired may be made to the Christian Life Church of Farmington.
William Ritter
William Ritter, of Belleview passed February 7, 2018 at Belleview Valley Nursing Home at the age of 75. He was born December 2, 1942 to the late Vernon Ritter and Mildred (Rickard) Ritter.
William had been a member of St Joseph Catholic Church where he served as an Altar Boy. He was an avid fan of basketball and loved playing the game. On December 18, 1961 he enlisted in the U. S. Navy and proudly served his country for four years.
He is survived by two sisters, Mary Sloan and Theresa Smith and a brother, Robert Ritter. Also surviving are his nieces and nephews.
The family will hold private services at a future date. Interment will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.
William had been a member of St Joseph Catholic Church where he served as an Altar Boy. He was an avid fan of basketball and loved playing the game. On December 18, 1961 he enlisted in the U. S. Navy and proudly served his country for four years.
He is survived by two sisters, Mary Sloan and Theresa Smith and a brother, Robert Ritter. Also surviving are his nieces and nephews.
The family will hold private services at a future date. Interment will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.
