Obituaries
Obituaries for Cozean memorial Chapel & Crematory
Carol Vuichard
May 7, 2022
BISMARCK - Carol Vuichard, of Bismarck passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022 at her home at the age of 77. She was born in Washington County, Missouri on October 22, 1944 to the late Perry and Cecelia Trokey. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters, Marilyn and Brenda and a brother, P. J....
David R. Dennis
May 1, 2022
BONNE TERRE David R. Dennis of Bonne Terre passed away May 1, 2022 at his home at the age of 71. He was born in Kirksville, Missouri on June 6, 1950 to the late Willie Junior Dennis and Martha Colleen (Dunseith) Dennis. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandparents Anne and William Dennis;...
Homer Willis Johnston
May 1, 2022
FARMINGTON Homer Willis Johnston, of Farmington, entered into eternal rest on May 1, 2022, at his residence at the age of 81. He was born on October 3, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Willis and Arles (Seabaugh) Johnston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Mae Lucille Johnston, and Barbara...
Dick E. Royer
May 1, 2022
FARMINGTON Dick E. Royer, of Farmington, entered into eternal rest on May 1, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 85. He was born on June 30, 1936, in Calhoun County, Illinois to the late James Luther and Jessie (Wolverton) Royer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Gloria Jean Tague
Apr 29, 2022
FARMINGTON, MO Gloria Jean Tague, of Farmington, passed away April 29, 2022 at Parkland Health Center at the age of 69. She was born August 7, 1952 in Vincennes, Indiana to Betty (Beatreal) Cox. Gloria grew up mostly in Indiana. She spent time living in California where she trained and worked as an emergency medical technician. She was a...
Daniel Burgess Stewart
Apr 29, 2022
FARMINGTON Daniel Burgess Stewart, 68, of Farmington, passed away April 29, 2022, at Fountainbleau Nursing Center in Festus. Dan was born December 31, 1953, in Bonne Terre. He was the son of the late Jess and Marie Stewart of Farmington. Dan graduated from Farmington High School in 1972. He was a life-long sports fan especially enjoying baseball and rooting...

James Thomas Hopkins
Apr 27, 2022
FARMINGTON James Thomas Hopkins, of Farmington, entered into eternal rest on April 27, 2022, at the age of 85. He was born on March 26, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Shirley Hopkins. James served his country as a veteran of the United States National Guard. He formerly worked at Eastern Airlines and McDonnell Douglas where he...
Jane Blaies
Apr 22, 2022
FARMINGTON Jane Blaies, of Farmington, entered into eternal rest on April 22, 2022, at Evelyns House in Creve Coeur at the age of 75. Jane was born on September 15, 1946, Fredericktown to the late Cassell and Zola Jane (Huffman) Francis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Sharon Francis. Jane is survived...
E. Dwaine Pinkston
Apr 21, 2022
FARMINGTON - E. Dwaine Pinkston, of Farmington, passed away April 21, 2022, in his home at the age of 65. He was born March 21, 1957, at Bonne Terre to Ernest L. and Rosetta (Eaton) Pinkston who survive. Dwaine was married to his high school sweetheart, Vicki Matthews. Together they have three wonderful children and five wonderful grandchildren. Dwaine...
Jerome 'Jerry' Adair Leslie
Apr 20, 2022
FARMINGTON Jerry A. "Papa J" Leslie (Jerome Adair), of Farmington, entered into eternal glory with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 20, 2022, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center at the age of 84. He was born on January 14, 1938, in Harrisonville, Missouri, to the late Edgar and Oma (McGee) Leslie. In addition to his parents, he...
Bob Darrough
Apr 17, 2022
FARMINGTON - Bobby "Bob" Ray Darrough of Farmington went to his Heavenly home on April 17, 2022 at his home at the age of 83. He was born in Parrish, Alabama on October 31, 1938 to the late Irvin Dorrough and Margaret (Brown) Dorrough. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife of...
Edward 'Eddie' Frank Brands, Jr.
Apr 16, 2022
BONNE TERRE Edward "Eddie" Frank Brands, of Bonne Terre, formerly of St. Louis, entered into eternal rest on April 16, 2022, at St. Joe Manor at the age of 74. He was born on April 8, 1948, in Overland, Missouri to the late Edward Frank Brands Sr. and Dorothy (Lopez) Brands. Ed is survived by his daughters, Rosemarie Brands...
Judith May Abney
Apr 16, 2022
FARMINGTON Judith May Abney, of Farmington, entered into eternal rest on April 16, 2022, at her residence at the age of 72. She was born in Farmington, Missouri, on December 19, 1949, to the late Jesse "Bud" and Betty (Wampler) Hammers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Pamela Hammers. Judith is survived...

Richard David Lefler
Apr 16, 2022
FARMINGTON - Richard David Lefler, of Farmington, passed away on April 16, 2022, at Community Manor Nursing Home at the age of 72. He was born on November 30, 1949, in Stuttgart, Arkansas, to the late James Ray and Wanda (Easter) Lefler. Richard worked as a plumber in the construction field. Per Richard's request, no formal services will be...
Betty Jean Archambo
Apr 13, 2022
ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY - Betty Jean Archambo passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 13, 2022 at her home at the age of 85. She was born in Farmington on June 1, 1936 to the late Ben and Gladys (Crites) Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57...
Michael Eugene Pirtle Sr.
Apr 7, 2022
St. LOUIS Michael Eugene Pirtle Sr., of Saint Louis, formerly of Ironton, peacefully passed away on April 7, 2022, at his residence at the age of 51. Mike was born on the 4th of July of 1970, to the late Florence Irene Nash and Robin Dean Pirtle. In addition to his mother, Mike was preceded in death by his...
Terry Lee Wright
Apr 7, 2022
FARMINGTON Terry Lee Wright, of Farmington, entered into eternal rest on April 7, 2022, at Southbrook Skilled Nursing Center at the age of 64. He was born on November 15, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Leonard Wright Sr. and Anna Elizabeth (Bird) Wright. He was preceded in death by his father along with his brothers, John William Wright,...

Merida Meyers
Apr 5, 2022
FARMINGTON - Merida Meyers, of Farmington, entered into eternal rest on April 5, 2022, at St. Francois Manor at the age of 85. She was born on January 23, 1937, in New York City, New York to the late Milton and Sixta (Reyes) Calderon. Merida proudly served her country as a veteran of the United States Army as a...
Thomas 'Pete' Raymond Pratt
Apr 4, 2022
STE. GENEVIEVE - Thomas Raymond "Pete" Pratt of Ste. Genevieve passed away surrounded by his loved ones on April 4, 2022 at his home at the age of 60. He was born March 31, 1962 at Farmington to the late Raymond Lewis Pratt and Juanita Bernice (Campbell) Pratt. Pete was a 1980 graduate of Farmington High School. After school...
Patricia 'Pat' Jane Mckinney
Apr 3, 2022
FARMINGTON Patricia "Pat" Jane (Priday) McKinney, of Farmington, entered into eternal rest on April 3, 2022, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus at the age of 85. She was born in Saco, Missouri, on July 2, 1936, to Harry and Queenie Priday. On February 16, 1956, she married Robert "Bob" McKinney and he survives her. To this union, they...