Obituaries
Obituaries for Cozean memorial Chapel & Crematory
William M. Orr
Nov 23, 2020
FREDERICKTOWN William Marion Orr, of Fredericktown, passed away on November 23, 2020 at his home at the age of 84. He was born in Wilson, Arkansas on July 18, 1936 to the late Willie and Mary Orr. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Jeffery Barton Orr; a grandson, Jonathan L. Scott; brothers,...
Carl George Pruetzel
Nov 22, 2020
FARMINGTON- Carl George Pruetzel of Farmington, passed away on November 22, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center at the age of 85. He was born on January 19, 1935 in St. Louis to the late Carl C. and Lucille (Westphal) Pruetzel Carl married the love of his life, Sue Stecher, his wife of almost 65 years. In addition to...
Zola Jane Francis
Nov 21, 2020
Zola Jane Francis, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Presbyterian Manor at the age of 94. She was born in Fredericktown on February 17, 1926 to the late Eldon and Mary Theresa (Killian) Huffman. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Cassell Francis in 1997; two sisters, Madelyn Lawrence and...
Doris Jean Radford - Kitchell
Nov 20, 2020
Doris Jean (Radford) Kitchell passed away in Camelot Nursing home early on the morning of November 20, 2020. She was born on April 2, 1933 to the late Elza and Geneva (Ball) Radford. She was also preceded in death by her brother Ray Radford, sister Melba Ruth (Radford) Miller, her daughter, Gina Mae (Logan) Politte, great grandson Mark Allen...
Myrtle 'Peggy' Ann Sparks
Nov 19, 2020
FARMINGTON Myrtle "Peggy" Ann Sparks of Farmington, passed away on November 19, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 77. She was born on February 28, 1943 in Frankclay, Missouri. Peggy is survived by her children, Lisa Sparks of Farmington and Jason (Mary Ellen) Sparks of Hillsboro, her grandchildren, Victoria Sparks, Hannah Sparks,...
Gerald Wayne Perkins
Nov 17, 2020
FARMINGTON Gerald Wayne Perkins of Farmington passed away on November 17, 2020 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis at the age of 67. Gerald was born on January 30, 1953 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma to the late Marion and Ernestine Perkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Christine Perkins. Gerald is survived...
Branton Houser
Nov 16, 2020
FARMINGTON Branton Lee Houser, of Farmington, passed away November 16, 2020 at Presbyterian Manor at the age of 93. He was born in Amarillo, Texas to the late Phelix Houser and Amy Lee (Culwell) Houser. Branton was known as "Tex" by his childhood friends, and was a quiet and thoughtful man, solid in his love for his wife and...
Geraldine Aline Hull
Nov 14, 2020
DOE RUN Geraldine Aline Hull of Doe Run passed away on November 14, 2020 at Camelot Nursing Home at the age of 85. She was born on May 10, 1935 in Delassus to the late Frederick George and Maudie (Alexander) Newburger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lyle Hull, her son,...
Patricia 'Joann' Mell
Nov 14, 2020
FARMINGTON Patricia "Joann" Mell of Farmington, passed away on November 14, 2020 at her residence at the age of 83. She was born on August 31, 1937 in St. Louis to the late Cecil and Fern (Link) Francis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Margaret Ann "Pee Wee" Stark, her siblings, Cecil...
Ray Russell
Nov 14, 2020
FARMINGTON Ray Reed Russell of Farmington, passed away November 14, 2020 at his home at the age of 90. He was born July 30, 1930 in Wyandotte, Michigan to the late Charles Houston Russell and Florence Elizabeth (Hooss) Russell. Ray moved with his parents as a boy to Belleview, Missouri and graduated from Caledonia High School. After graduation he...
Johnny 'John' Eugene Kelley
Nov 13, 2020
FARMINGTON- Johnny "John" Eugene Kelley of Farmington entered into eternal rest on November 13, 2020 at his residence at the age of 69. He was born on August 13, 1951 in St. Louis to the late Elmer J. and Essie L. (Voyles) Kelley. John worked as a truck driver and enjoyed fishing, barbecuing, sitting on the porch with a...
Harold 'Hal' Lee Loughary
Nov 9, 2020
Harold "Hal" Lee Loughary of Bismarck, passed away on November 9, 2020 at his sons residence in Caledonia at the age of 92. He was born on May 26, 1928 in Esther, Missouri to the late Oliver and Elva (Kennon) Loughary. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ina Belle (Horton) Loughary...
Gale 'G.G.' Gene Sikes
Nov 8, 2020
FARMINGTON Gale "G.G." Gene Sikes of Farmington passed away on November 8, 2020 at his residence at the age of 92. Gale was born on August 2, 1928 in Flat River to the late Jess White and Norma Sikes. In addition to his birth parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents who raised him, Datchie and Granddad,...
Marie Thomason
Nov 7, 2020
FARMINGTON - Mae Marie Thomason, of Farmington, passed away November 7, 2020 at Presbyterian Manor at the age of 93. She was born in Bollinger County, Missouri to the late John "Harry" Statler and Emma (Doggett) Statler. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Thomason and a son, John Charles Thomason. Marie,...
Larry Dale Benscoter, Sr.
Nov 6, 2020
WORTHAM - Larry Dale Benscoter, Sr., 55, passed away November 6, 2020 at his home in Wortham. He was born in Clayton, Missouri on February 28, 1965 to the late Frank LeRoy Benscoter, Jr. and Anna Belle (Gentry) Benscoter. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Frank LeRoy Benscoter, III and best-friend brothers,...
Gaile Byron Wright
Nov 4, 2020
FARMINGTON Gaile Byron Wright of Farmington passed away suddenly on November 4, 2020 at his residence at the age of 67. Gaile was born on September 11, 1953, in Bonne Terre, Missouri to the late George Bradley and Geraldine "Helen" (Hamblin) Wright. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Georgia Kelso and his...
George M. Pratt Sr.
Nov 4, 2020
St. Louis George M. Pratt, Sr. passed away November 4, 2020 at his residence at the age of 41. George was born on August 13, 1979 in St. Louis to George Francis Pratt and Debra Sue (Kay) Pratt. He was preceded in death by an Uncle, Donald Eugene Kay; his grandfather, Jimmie Carol Kay; and his paternal grandparents, Frances...
Dr. Robert 'Doc' William Wentworth
Nov 3, 2020
WAYNESVILLE Dr. Robert "Doc" William Wentworth of Waynesville passed away on November 3, 2020 at Southbrook Nursing Center at the age of 88. Robert was born on April 12, 1932 in Berlin, New Hampshire. Robert was preceded in death by his son, Chuck Callaway. Robert is survived by his daughter in law, Cindy Callaway of Ellington, his grandchildren, Carrie...
Christina Huber
Oct 29, 2020
FARMINGTON Christina DeAnn Huber, of Farmington, passed away October 29, 2020 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis at the age of 40. She was born November 28, 1979 in Farmington to John Edward Huber and Catherine JoAnn (Doss) Huber. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Gene and Leila Doss and paternal grandparents, Earl and Roberta Huber....
Joe Jack Marcum
Oct 28, 2020
POTOSI - Joe Jack Marcum, formerly of Farmington, passed away on October 28, 2020 at SSM St Clare Hospital in Fenton at the age of 78. He was born on December 16, 1941 in Doe Run, Missouri to the late Robert Wilson Marcum and Stella Belle (Davison) Marcum. Joe worked as a welder in the steel manufacturing industry. He...
