Obituaries
Obituaries for Cozean memorial Chapel & Crematory
David Allen Hamblin
May 23, 2025
David Allen Hamblin, formerly of Farmington, entered eternal rest on May 23, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson at the age of 61. He was born on June 7, 1963, in Farmington, to the late Byron Henry and Mary Jane (Coulton) Hamblin.
David retired from Walmart in Farmington after 20 plus years where he served as manager of several departments. He enjoyed...
Norma "Jean" Hulsey
May 22, 2025
OLATHE, KANSAS - Norma “Jean” Hulsey, 97, formerly of Farmington, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, at the Santa Marta Health Services Center in Olathe, Kansas. Jean was born on May 12, 1928, to Elliott and Emma (Bowling) Gordon in Farmington.
In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Cecil M....
Carl Ervin Kirk
May 20, 2025
Carl Ervin Kirk, of Farmington, passed away on May 20, 2025, at Christian Northeast Hospital in St. Louis, at the age of 60. He was born on November 21, 1964, in Osceola, Missouri, to the late James and Mary Elizabeth Kirk.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant daughter.
Carl worked in maintenance in the small...
Carla Marie Fritzinger
May 18, 2025
DOE RUN — Carla Marie Fritzinger of Doe Run, entered eternal rest on May 19, 2025, at her residence the age of 64. She was born on January 16, 1961, in Coudersport, Pennsylvania.
Carla is survived by her loving mother, Diane Cornelius; her devoted children, Eric (Suzanne) Fritzinger, Alisha (Bryan) Bubb, and Kinley (Zachary Tharp) Wilkerson; her cherished grandchildren, Adrian Fritzinger,...
Michael Townsend
May 18, 2025
FARMINGTON — Michael Townsend of Farmington, formerly of Watseka, Illinois, entered eternal rest on May 18, 2025, at Cedarhurst Senior Living, at the age of 89. He was born on September 28, 1935, in Watseka, Illinois, to Richard Townsend and Viola (Wehling) Townsend, both of whom preceded him in death.
Michael is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years, Shelby...
Jamie Lynn Gore
May 16, 2025
HERRIN, ILLINOIS - Jamie Lynn Gore, formerly of Farmington, Missouri, passed away May 16, 2025, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis at the age of 60. Jamie was born in Bonne Terre on February 6, 1965, to the late Henry Allen Gore and Willa Mae (Wright) Gore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother,...
Thomas Barton Overall
May 14, 2025
Thomas B. Overall, 68, of Cleveland, OH, passed away on May 14, 2025, as a result of a violent and senseless crime. Tom was a beloved brother, uncle, cousin, and friend known for his quiet strength, unwavering loyalty and gentle kindness. His warmth and presence leave a lasting mark on all who were fortunate enough to have known him.
Born on...
Richard Colin
May 12, 2025
Richard James Colin, of Perryville, entered eternal rest on May 12, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 84. He was born on November 15, 1940, in Menfro, Missouri, to the late Amiel and Othella (Downing) Colin.
Richard was a hard worker and retired as a boat pilot after 42 years of employment with the...
Thelma Ruth Cunningham - Eakins
May 9, 2025
FARMINGTON – Thelma Ruth Eakins of Farmington entered eternal rest on May 9, 2025, at her residence at the age of 96. She was born on September 24, 1928, to the late Nesbit Jewel Cunningham and Effie May (Williams) Cunningham.
Thelma is survived by her children, Alberta “Birdy” Whitworth-Chandler-Claywell and Lawrence “Eugene” Eakins; her grandchildren, John (Tracey) Zolman, Mark Zolman, Bradley...
Richard Moyers
May 7, 2025
BARNHART: Richard Alvin "Rick" Moyers, unexpectedly entered eternal rest on May 7, 2025 at his residence at the age of 68. He was born May 21, 1956 in Farmington to the late Oscar Alvin Moyers and Freda Rosetta (Weston) Moyers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Howard "Gene" Moyers.
Rick was a 1974 graduate...
Charles A. Moore Jr.
May 5, 2025
BELLEVIEW- Charles Acey Moore, Jr. of Belleview passed away on May 5, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson at the age of 64. He was born on August 4, 1960, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Charles Acey Moore, Sr. and Velma Wanda (Smith) Moore.
Charles is survived by his mother, Velma “Wanda” Moore; his children, Christina (Patrick) Nicolle, Brandy (William) Valdreau, and...
Richard A. Branch
May 5, 2025
FARMINGTON – Richard Allen Branch of Farmington entered eternal rest on May 4, 2025, at his residence at the age of 73. He was born on December 30, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Richard Branch and Mary (Connelly) Branch.
Richard is survived by his wife of 48 years, Karen (Worth) Branch; and his children, Phillip Allen Branch and...
David W. Brann
May 3, 2025
FARMINGTON - David W. Brann of Farmington entered eternal rest on May 3, 2025, at Parkland Health Center at the age of 94. He was born on December 16, 1930, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late George Brann and Sadie (Robinson) Brann.
David is survived by his children: Rick (Rochelle) Brann, Teri Duncan, Susan (Dan) McCarron, Matt (Janice Roney) Brann,...
Doug W. Botkin
May 2, 2025
FARMINGTON – Doug W. Botkin, a devoted husband, proud father, loyal friend, and hard worker, passed away peacefully at his home on May 2, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him at the age of 52. He was born on October 15, 1972, in Farmington, Missouri, to the late Jimmy W. Botkin and Carol A. (Herrold) Botkin.
Doug is survived by...
Paula Ann Wampler
Apr 29, 2025
Paula Ann Wampler of Farmington passed away April 29, 2025, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis at the age of 76. She was born in Bonne Terre, Missouri, on February 7, 1949, to the late Donald Greene and Marie (Thompson) Greene. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Donita Cash, and an aunt,...
Thomas Lawrence Jones Jr.
Apr 27, 2025
Thomas Lawrence Jones Jr., of Farmington, entered eternal rest on April 27, 2025, at Mercy South at the age of 64. He was born on February 7, 1961, in Pontiac, Michigan to Thomas Lawrence and Linda Grace (Wray) Jones.
Thomas is survived by his mother, Linda Jones of Fredericktown, his wife of 39 years, Cynthia (Latham) Jones, his children, Casey (Mike)...
Guy Lauser
Apr 25, 2025
FARMINGTON – It is with great sadness and a heavy heart to announce Guy Lauser, better known to everyone as “Smoke” passed away April 25, 2025, at John Cochran Veterans Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 78.
Guy proudly served his country in the U. S. Air Force with a tour of duty in Vietnam. At the age...
Linda Orene Pieri
Apr 23, 2025
FARMINGTON – Linda Orene (Horton) Pieri, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on April 23, 2025, at the age of 84. She was born on February 12, 1941, in Los Angeles, California, to the late Stanley Horton and Corinne (Wood) Horton.
Linda is survived by her loving son, Gregory Pieri and his wife Sue Ann Pieri;...
Shane E. Barendregt
Apr 22, 2025
Shane E. Barendregt, age 52, of Fairmont City, Illinois, born December 11, 1972, to the late Roel and Kathy (Dietz) Barendregt passed away on April 22, 2025.
Shane was a journeyman iron worker before he started his 19-year career with the railroad. Seventeen of those years were with CSX at the Rose Lake Yard. He was one of a kind, to...
Marion "Sonny" E. Hammers III
Apr 21, 2025
Marion “Sonny” E. Hammers III, of Park Hills, entered eternal rest on April 21, 2025, at Mercy South at the age of 70. He was born on December 9, 1954, in Farmington to the late Marion E. Hammers Jr. and Dazie (Clanin) Hammers.
Sonny is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Judy (Horn) Hammers, his children, Elizabeth (Jeremy) Bobbett...
