Obituaries from July 2012

Lavonda Derganc NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Lavonda Joyce Derganc, 58, of Nashville, Tenn., formerly of Harviell, Mo., died Thursday, June 7, 2012, at her residence. Miss Derganc was born on Sept. 9, 1953, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She graduated from Neelyville High School, attended Three Rivers College and graduated from David Lipscomb University in Nashville with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration. ...

Jack Welsh Jack R. Welsh, 71, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, June 23, 2012, in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Welsh was born May 2, 1941, in Doniphan, Mo. He was a long-time resident of Poplar Bluff. He enjoyed fishing, working with children, and teaching baseball. ...

John Dunz John W. Dunz, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, June 23, 2012, at Poplar Bluff. He was born June 18, 1926, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He was a long-time resident of Poplar Bluff. He was of the Catholic faith. Mr. Dunz was the owner and operator of Dunz Service Station. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He enjoyed flying airplanes, and art work made of glass...

Marvin Hale PUXICO, Mo. -- Marvin A. Hale, 88, of Wappapello, Mo., died Saturday, June 23, 2012, at his home. Mr. Hale was born Jan. 13, 1924, in Rombauer. He was of the Baptist faith, and a member of the Puxico VFW and American Legion. A U.S. Army veteran, he served in World War II. He had worked as a farmer, which he enjoyed...

LeRoy Callanan SIKESTON, Mo. -- LeRoy Callanan, 65, of Diehlstadt, Mo., died Saturday, June 23, 2012, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mr. Callanan was born Oct. 12, 1946, in Chicago, Ill. He was formerly of Chicago. On March 1, 2000, he married Dorothy Tripp at Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. She survives...

Maxine McMahon MALDEN, Mo. -- Maxine McMahon, 97, of Clarkton, Mo., died Saturday, June 23, 2012, at her home. Mrs. McMahon was born Feb. 12, 1915, in Marble Hill, Mo. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Clarkton, serving as the organist for many years. She was also a teacher for many years...

Della Hayes PALM CITY, Fla. -- Della Irene Hayes, 89, of Jensen Beach, Fla., died Sunday, June 24, 2012, at Treasure Coast Hospice, Harper House in Stuart, Fla. Mrs. Hayes was born in McAlester, Okla. A former resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo., she had lived in Jensen Beach for 30 years. ...

Beunah Hutchcraft DEXTER, Mo. -- Beunah Hutchcraft, 90, of Dexter, Mo., died Monday, June 25, 2012. Funeral arrangements are pending with Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter.

Charles Teachenor OVERLAND, Mo. -- Charles E. Teachenor, 80, of Fagus, Mo., died Monday, June 25, 2012. Surviving are his daughter, Stephenia Anne Crowder; one brother, James Teachenor; and one sister, Barbara Baxter. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday followed by the funeral at 1 p.m. in Ortmann Funeral Home, 922 Lackland Road, Overland, Mo...

Jerry Blagg MALDEN, Mo. -- Jerry Blagg, 60, of Holcomb, Mo., died Monday, June 25, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Phyllis Tucker Phyllis Darlene Tucker, 63, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died June 24, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Tucker was born Sept. 10, 1948, in Benton Charter Township, Mich. She previously lived in Alton, Mo., and was a homemaker. She enjoyed bingo and fishing...

Jack Lomax Jr. DONIPHAN, Mo. -- John Wilburn "Jack" Lomax Jr., 94, of Doniphan, Mo., died Friday, June 22, 2012, at Cedargate Nursing Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Lomax was born April 8, 1918, in Chinook, Mont. He was raised in Pine, Mo. Mr. Lomax was a retired plumber and a member of the Church of Christ in Doniphan...

Phillip Russell PUXICO, Mo. -- Phillip A. Russell, 60, of Puxico, Mo., died Tuesday, June 26, 2012, in Puxico Nursing and Rehab. Mr. Russell was born Aug. 6, 1951, in Orange County, Calif. He previously lived in Pennsylvania before moving to Missouri in 1994. He was self-employed in refrigeration. He enjoyed computers...

Russ Busby Russ Busby, 49, of Dexter, Mo., died Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at his residence. A Masonic Service will begin at 5:45 p.m. Friday at Cotrell Funeral Chapel in Poplar Bluff with visitation following until 8 p.m. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral chapel with Pastor Danny Collins officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Poplar Bluff...

Steven Morelan PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Steven George Morelan, 58, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, June 25, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Morelan was born on Aug. 10, 1953, to the late Van Morelan and the late Mary Rose Garrett. He was employed as line labor for an implement handle shop...

Beunah Hutchcraft DEXTER, Mo. -- Beunah Hutchcraft, 90, of Dexter, Mo., died Monday, June 25, 2012, in the Golden Living Center in Dexter. Mrs. Hutchcraft was born on April 26, 1922, in Bernie, Mo. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Dexter. She worked as a housekeeper at Doctor's Hospital in Poplar Bluff and as a sales clerk at Stovall's Department Store in Dexter...

Cale Edward Barnfield PUXICO, Mo. -- Cale Edward Barnfield, 4 days, died Sunday, June 24, 2012, at Cardinal Glennon Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. The infant was born June 20, 2012, at the St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Surviving are his parents, Martin and Lisa Barnfield of Puxico, Mo.; two brothers, Alec Martin Barnfield and Brody Lee Barnfield and two sisters, Paige Barnfield and Brooke Barnfield, all of Puxico; maternal grandparents, Larry and Shirley Elledge Crank of Puxico; paternal grandparents, Troy and Pansy Cox Barnfield of Puxico; one uncle; one aunt; two cousins; and other relatives and friends.. ...

Earline Sentell QULIN, Mo. -- Earline Sentell, 81, of Qulin, Mo., died Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at her residence. Mrs. Sentell was born March 28, 1931 in Wardell, Mo. She had lived at Qulin since 2005 and had lived around Neelyville most of her life. She was a member of Osborn General Baptist Church and had formerly worked at Basler Electric at Corning, Ark. She enjoyed playing the piano, gardening and painting...

Celeste Holden DEXTER, Mo. -- Iva Celeste Holden, 82, of Dexter, Mo., died Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at the Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Home in Dexter. Mrs. Holden was born on Sept. 10, 1929, in Rombauer, Mo. She was a resident of Dexter and attended First Baptist Church in Dexter. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother...

Bruce Schlater PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Bruce Lindell Schlater, 46, of Centralia, Mo., died Sunday, June 24, 2012. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Friday at Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel...

Jerry Blagg Sr. MALDEN, Mo. -- Jerry Lynn Blagg Sr., 60 of Holcomb, Mo., died Monday, June 25, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Blagg was born May 25, 1952, in Kennett, Mo. He was of the Baptist faith. He was married to Linda Darlene Denton. She survives of Cardwell, Mo...

Russ Busby Russ Busby, 49, of Dexter, Mo., died Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Busby was born June 23, 1963 in Altus, Okla., and attended Calvary Baptist Church in Dexter, Mo. Mr. Busby previously owned and operated a drywall and insulation business in Dexter, and was a former rural mail carrier in Doniphan, Mo. ...

Russ Busby -- Dexter, Mo. Jerry Blagg Sr. -- Holcomb, Mo. Bruce Schlater -- Piedmont, Mo.

David Findlow -- Maynard, Ark. Paul Dees -- Dexter, Mo.

Paul Dees DEXTER, Mo. -- Paul A. Dees, 74, of Dexter, Mo. died Wednesday, June 27, 2012, in Heritage Gardens of Senath Nursing Home in Senath, Mo. Mr. Dees was born on July 6, 1937, in Perkins, Mo. He had lived all his life in Dexter. He was a member of the Gospel Assembly of God Church and the Bloomfield Masonic Lodge...

David Findlow David John Findlow, 64, of Maynard, Ark., died Wednesday, June 27, 2012, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. Mr. Findlow was born March 2, 1948, in St. Paul, Minn. He was a longtime resident of Arkansas. He had been employed as a surveyor with Larkin Surveying and Mathis and Associates, Surveyors and Engineers. He enjoyed reading and playing his guitar...

Mary Hare DEXTER, Mo. -- Mary Doretta Hare, 88, of Essex, Mo., died Thursday, June 28, 2012, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Hare was born on June 25, 1924 in Rockview, Mo. She had been a member of the Harvest Assembly Church in Essex since 1959. She was a homemaker and a resident of Essex...

Joseph Miller GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Joseph Henry Miller, 69, of Greenville, Mo., died Friday, June 29, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Visitation will be held at noon Tuesday followed by the funeral services at 6 p.m. at the Ruegg Funeral Home Chapel in Greenville...

J.C. Ransom DONIPHAN, Mo. -- J.C. Ransom, 79, of Fairdealing, Mo. died Friday June 29, 2012, at John Cochran Veterans Hospital in St. Louis. Funeral arrangements are pending with Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan, Mo.

Richard Warn Richard Earl Warn, 78, of Harviell, Mo., died Saturday, June 16, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. A graveside service with full Military Honors will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield with Chaplain Bill Hatch officiating...

William Greer GREENVILLE, Mo. -- William Seabert Greer, 91, of Clubb, Mo., died Thursday, June 28, 2012, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Greer was born March 24,1921, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was raised in Butler County and attended Oak Grove School when it was still a one-room school house...

Bruce Schlater PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Bruce Lindell Schlater, 46, of Centralia, Mo., formerly of Patterson, Mo., died Monday, June 25, 2012, in Centralia. Mr. Schlater was born Aug. 21, 1965, in St. Louis, Mo., to George Schlater and Shirley Schlater Caldwell. He grew up a farm boy in Patterson and graduated from Clearwater High School in 1983...

Reggie Montgomery PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Reggie Montgomery, 78, of Piedmont, Mo., died Friday. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Sunday at Ruegg Funeral Hone in Piedmont. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, A full obituary will be published in Monday's edition of the Daily American Republic...

Charles Crowley PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Charles A. Crowley, 72, formerly of Patterson, Mo., died in St. Louis, Mo., on Wednesday, June 27, 2012. Mr. Crowley was born Feb. 12, 1940, in Wappapello, Mo. Mr. Crowley was raised on a farm in Wappapello and attended school at Greenville, Mo. ...

Richard Warn -- Harviell, Mo. Bruce Schlater -- Centralia, Mo. Charles Crowley -- Patterson, Mo. Mary Hare -- Essex, Mo. William Greer -- Clubb, Mo. Joseph Miller -- Greenville, Mo. Reggie Montgomery --Piedmont, Mo. J.C. Ransom -- Fairdealing, Mo...

Opal Chiles PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Opal Chiles, 97, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of Williamsville, Mo., died Sunday, July 1, 2012, at Westwood Hills Nursing Center in Poplar Bluff. Arrangements are pending and a full obituary will appear later. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Alice Yates PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Alice (McCullough) Yates, 83, of Piedmont, Mo., died Sunday, July 1, 2012, at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont, Mo. Arrangements are pending and a full obituary will appear later. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Reggie Montgomery PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Reginald "Reggie" Montgomery, 78, of Piedmont, Mo., died Friday, June 29, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Montgomery was born Aug. 3, 1933, in Vulcan, Mo. He served in the U.S. ...

Joseph Miller GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Joseph Henry Miller, 69, of Greenville, Mo., died Friday, June 29, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Miller was born Sept. 17, 1942, in Franklin County, Mo. He spent his childhood in St. ...

Ruth Payne GIDEON, Mo. -- Ruth Eliese Payne, 80, of Gideon, Mo., died Saturday, June 30, 2012, at her residence. Mrs. Payne was born June 20, 1932, in Florence, Ala. She was a member of Tatum Chapel. On Nov. 22, 1948, she married Cleo Carl Payne in Piggott, Ark. He survives...

Fred Long DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Frederick H. "Fred" Long, 67, of Doniphan, Mo., died Saturday, June 30, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Long was born Sept. 13, 1944, in Memphis, Tenn. He was co-owner/manager of Fred's in Doniphan. Mr. Long enjoyed traveling, gardening, flowers, Current River and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and was a strong supporter of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. ...

Brenna Southerland PUXICO, Mo. -- Brenna M. Southerland, 58, of Puxico, Mo., formerly of Dexter, Mo., died Saturday, June 30, 2012, at her residence. Ms. Southerland was born Dec. 31, 1953, in Sikeston. She had resided in Puxico since 1999. Survivors include on daughter, Jeannie Baker of Puxico; one sister, Mary Stotts of Sikeston; and one grandchild...

J.C. Ransom DONIPHAN, Mo. -- J.C. Ransom, 79, of Fairdealing, Mo., died Friday, June 29, 2012, at John Cochran Veterans Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Ransom was born Jan. 21, 1933. He was a veteran in the U.S. Army. Mr. Ransom graduated from Doniphan High School in 1952 and was a member of the Center Hill Baptist Church, where he was song leader for many years. ...

Ronald Reynolds DEXTER, Mo. -- Ronald Reynolds, 54, of Dexter, Mo., died Monday, July 2, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Reynolds was born Feb. 10, 1958, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He had lived in Dexter most of his life. On June 24, 1989, he married Ruth McRoy in Bloomfield, Mo. She survives...

Edward Bowman MALDEN, Mo. -- Edward L. Bowman, 82, of Campbell, Mo., died Sunday, July 1, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mr. Bowman was born July 7, 1929, in Malden, Mo. He was of the Baptist faith and a carpenter. In May 1960, he married Neva Jean Wood in Piggott, Ark. She survives...

Travis Eugene Cora Jr. Travis Eugene "Dean" Cora Jr. was stillborn Friday, June 29, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Surviving are one brother, Devin Dean of Doniphan, Mo.; his parents, Travis Cora and Jada Dean, both of Doniphan; his grandparents, John and Tina Garrett of Doniphan; Jimmy Cora of Doniphan and Carla Bissell of Wichita, Kan.; great-grandparents, Jesse and Linda Dean of Poplar Bluff, Dorothy Mast of Belton, Mo., and Linda Heson of Doniphan...

Howard DeCourley FISK, Mo. -- Howard DeCourley, 79, of Fisk, Mo., died Monday, July 2, 2012, at his residence. Mr. DeCourley was born Dec. 5, 1932, in Cooter, Mo. He had lived around Fisk most of his life and had formerly served on the ASC Board. He served in the U.S. ...

Willard Gales MALDEN, Mo. -- Willard F. Gales, 85, of St. Louis, Mo., died Sunday, July 1, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Gales was born April 30, 1927, in Gideon, Mo. He was a machine operator for the American Can Company in St. Louis. On Dec. 31, 1960, he was married to Patsy Brandon Gales in Malden. She survives...

Terry Brown ELLSINORE, Mo. -- Terry Keith Brown, 50, of Van Buren, Mo., died Sunday, July 1, 2012, in Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Brown was born June 30, 1962, in St. Louis, Mo. He was a lifetime resident of the Van Buren and Ellsinore, Mo., area and was a self-employed truck driver. He was of the Baptist faith...

Raymond Eastwood Raymond Eastwood, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, July 2, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. He was born Nov. 12, 1929, in Poplar Bluff and was a lifetime resident. He was a member of American Legion Post 630 and the Eagles Lodge in Poplar Bluff...

Opal Chiles WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo. -- Opal Lenell Chiles, 97, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Sunday, July 1, 2012, at Westwood Hills Nursing Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Chiles was born on March 1, 1915, in Williamsville, Mo. She was married to Arthur Napier in December of 1931. He preceded her in death in November of 1989. She was married to William Freeze in December of 1991 until his death in October of 1995. In April of 1998 she was married to Raymond Chiles. He survives of the home...

Alice Yates PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Alice (McCullough) Yates, 83, of Piedmont, Mo., died Sunday, July 1, 2012, at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont, Mo. Arrangements are pending and a full obituary will appear later. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Opal Chiles PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Opal Chiles, 97, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of Williamsville, Mo., died Sunday, July 1, 2012, at Westwood Hills Nursing Center in Poplar Bluff. Arrangements are pending and a full obituary will appear later. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Joseph Miller GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Joseph Henry Miller, 69, of Greenville, Mo., died Friday, June 29, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Miller was born Sept. 17, 1942, in Franklin County, Mo. He spent his childhood in St. ...

Howard DeCourley FISK, Mo. -- Howard DeCourley, 79, of Fisk, Mo., died Monday, July 2, 2012, at his residence. Mr. DeCourley was born Dec. 5, 1932, in Cooter, Mo. He had lived around Fisk most of his life and had formerly served on the ASC Board. He served in the U.S. ...

Raymond Eastwood Raymond Eastwood, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, July 2, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. He was born Nov. 12, 1929, in Poplar Bluff and was a lifetime resident. He was a member of American Legion Post 630 and the Eagles Lodge in Poplar Bluff...

Terry Brown ELLSINORE, Mo. -- Terry Keith Brown, 50, of Van Buren, Mo., died Sunday, July 1, 2012, in Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Brown was born June 30, 1962, in St. Louis, Mo. He was a lifetime resident of the Van Buren and Ellsinore, Mo., area and was a self-employed truck driver. He was of the Baptist faith...

Opal Chiles WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo. -- Opal Lenell Chiles, 97, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Sunday, July 1, 2012, at Westwood Hills Nursing Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Chiles was born on March 1, 1915, in Williamsville, Mo. She was married to Arthur Napier in December of 1931. He preceded her in death in November of 1989. She was married to William Freeze in December of 1991 until his death in October of 1995. In April of 1998 she was married to Raymond Chiles. He survives of the home...

James Weathers FISK, Mo. -- James W. Weathers, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at The Manor in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk, Mo.

Paul Barker Qulin, Mo. -- Paul Donald Barker Sr., 74, of Qulin, Mo., died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with White-Sanders Funeral Home in Qulin, Mo.

James Birchfield QULIN, Mo. -- James Birchfield, 60, of Qulin, Mo., died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at his daughter's residence in Bardwell, Ky. Funeral arrangements are pending with White-Sanders Funeral Home in Qulin, Mo.

Charles Pullam PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Charles Pullam, 41, of Piedmont, Mo., died Thursday, July 5, 2012, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont.

Johnny Morton PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Johnny Morton, 75, of Piedmont, Mo., died Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont.

Stella Hicks MALDEN, Mo. -- Stella Hicks, 95, of Malden, Mo., died Tuesday, July 3, at Golden Living Center in Malden. Funeral arrangements are pending with Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden.

Alice Yates -- Piedmont, Mo. Stella Hicks -- Malden, Mo. Mary Lee Grobe -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Johnny Morton -- Piedmont, Mo. Charles Pullam -- Piedmont, Mo. James Birchfield -- Qulin, Mo. James Weathers -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Paul Barker -- Qulin, Mo. Hilda Martin -- Doniphan, Mo...

Hilda Martin DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Hilda Martin, 90, of Doniphan, Mo., died Monday, July 2, 2012, at the Ripley County Memorial Hospital in Doniphan. Mrs. Martin was born Aug. 15, 1921 in Poyner, Mo., to the late Willie and Celia Pennington Magruder. She was a homemaker who enjoyed reading, baking and spending time with family and friends...

Charles D. McGee DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Charles D. McGee, 74, of Doniphan, Mo., died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Edwards Funeral Home of Doniphan.

Alice Yates PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Alice (McCullough) Yates, 83, of Piedmont, Mo., died Sunday, July 1, 2012, at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center, in Piedmont, Mo. Mrs. Yates was born on Nov. 11, 1928 in Pevely, Mo. Many of her early years, the family lived in St. Louis, Mo. During her teen years, they moved to a farm near Piedmont and she graduated from Piedmont High School at the age of 15...

Mary Grobe FISK, Mo. -- A memorial service will be held for Mary Lee Grobe of Poplar Bluff, Mo., whose remains were found several years after she went missing. Mrs. Grobe was born Aug. 22, 1929 in Qulin, Mo. She had lived in Butler County most of her life...

Alice Yates -- Piedmont, Mo. Stella Hicks -- Malden, Mo. Mary Lee Grobe -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Johnny Morton -- Piedmont, Mo. Charles Pullam -- Piedmont, Mo. James Birchfield -- Qulin, Mo. James Weathers -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Paul Barker -- Qulin, Mo. Hilda Martin -- Doniphan, Mo...

James Weathers FISK, Mo. -- James W. Weathers, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at The Manor in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk, Mo.

Charles Pullam PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Charles Pullam, 41, of Piedmont, Mo., died Thursday, July 5, 2012, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont.

Stella Hicks MALDEN, Mo. -- Stella Hicks, 95, of Malden, Mo., died Tuesday, July 3, at Golden Living Center in Malden. Funeral arrangements are pending with Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden.

Johnny Morton PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Johnny Morton, 75, of Piedmont, Mo., died Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont.

Alice Yates -- Piedmont, Mo. Stella Hicks -- Malden, Mo. Mary Lee Grobe -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Johnny Morton -- Piedmont, Mo. Charles Pullam -- Piedmont, Mo. James Birchfield -- Qulin, Mo. James Weathers -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Paul Barker -- Qulin, Mo. Hilda Martin -- Doniphan, Mo...

Hilda Martin DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Hilda Martin, 90, of Doniphan, Mo., died Monday, July 2, 2012, at the Ripley County Memorial Hospital in Doniphan. Mrs. Martin was born Aug. 15, 1921 in Poyner, Mo., to the late Willie and Celia Pennington Magruder. She was a homemaker who enjoyed reading, baking and spending time with family and friends...

Charles D. McGee DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Charles D. McGee, 74, of Doniphan, Mo., died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Edwards Funeral Home of Doniphan.

Alice Yates PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Alice (McCullough) Yates, 83, of Piedmont, Mo., died Sunday, July 1, 2012, at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center, in Piedmont, Mo. Mrs. Yates was born on Nov. 11, 1928 in Pevely, Mo. Many of her early years, the family lived in St. Louis, Mo. During her teen years, they moved to a farm near Piedmont and she graduated from Piedmont High School at the age of 15...

James Birchfield QULIN, Mo. -- James Birchfield, 60, of Qulin, Mo., died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at his daughter's residence in Bardwell, Ky. Funeral arrangements are pending with White-Sanders Funeral Home in Qulin, Mo.

Arthur Miller DEXTER, MO.- Arthur J. "A.J." Miller, 84, of Bloomfield, Mo., died Thursday, July 5, 2012, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mr. Miller was born in New Hamburg, Mo. on Feb. 29, 1928. He had grown up in Chaffee, Mo., and had lived in California, Washington...

Melissa Bateman DEXTER, MO. - Melissa Marie Bateman, 27, of Dexter, Mo. died at her home Wednesday, July 4, 2012. She was born on Dec. 20, 1984, at Fort Hood, Texas. She had grown up in Mattoon, Ill. and moved to Dexter 10 years ago. She attended the Lighthouse Christian Center in Dexter...

Delbert Cahow DEXTER, Mo. - Delbert "Del" Cahow, 68, of Advance, Mo., died Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mr. Cahow was born in Little Prairie near Caruthersville, Mo. Oct. 14, 1943. He had lived most of his life in Dexter, Mo. until moving to Advance in 2005. He had worked in maintenance for the Dexter Public Schools for many years before his retirement. He attended the Faith Baptist Church in Advance...

Debra Carlton NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Debra Louise Carlton, 48, of Fulton, Mo., died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at the University Hospital in Columbia, Mo. Mrs. Carlton was born June 3, 1964 at St. Louis, Mo. She had lived in Callaway County for four years. She had been a certified nursing assistant at the Current River Nursing Center in Doniphan, Mo., where she formerly lived. She enjoyed fishing, camping, the outdoors and her dogs. She was of the Baptist Faith...

Johnny Morton PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Johnny Morton, 75, of Piedmont, Mo., died Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Morton was born April 24, 1937 at Jonesboro, Ark., and had lived in the Peachtree community for many years. He was a retired mechanic for McDonnell-Douglas in St. Louis and was a long time member of the Peachtree General Baptist Church...

Patricia Samples CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Patricia Ann Samples, 70, of Campbell, Mo., died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Samples was born Sept. 9, 1941, in Doniphan, Mo. She was a member of Stanfield Baptist Church...

James Weathers Fisk, Mo. - James W. Weathers, 73, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at The Manor in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Weathers was born Dec. 28, 1938, in Malden, Mo. He had lived around Broseley, Mo., and Poplar Bluff most of his life and was a member of Highland Drive Church of Christ. He was a farmer...

Charles McGee DONIPHAN, MO. - Charles Darrell McGee, 75, of Doniphan, Mo., died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at the Saint Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mr. McGee was born Dec. 20, 1936, in Bethlehem, Pa. Mr. McGee served in the U.S. Navy for 24 years as a Russian/Hebrew linguist and was a veteran of the Vietnam war. He developed language programs at Engineering Research Associates in Reston, Va., and later worked at the radio station in Doniphan. He was of the Catholic faith...

Donald Barker, Sr. QULIN, MO. - Paul Donald Barker, Sr., 74, of Qulin, Mo., died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Barker was born Oct. 3, 1937, in Trumann, Ark. He was a member of Oglesville General Baptist Church and has served as a deacon since 2002. He served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1962 and was owner operator of D&J Concrete. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Poplar Bluff, Mo...

James Birchfield QULIN, MO. - James Birchfield, 60, of Qulin, Mo., died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at his daughter's residence in Bardwell, Ky. Mr. Birchfield was born July 6, 1951, in Qulin. He had lived around Qulin most of his life and was a self-employed mechanic...

Billie Ward Billie June Ward, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, July 5, 2012, at her residence. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Cotrell Funeral Chapel. The funeral service will begin at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral chapel with Rev. Dennis Ward officiating. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. Monday at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Mo...

Ray C. Davis PIEDMONT, Mo. - Ray C. Davis, 83, of Piedmont died Thursday, July 5, 2012, at his home near Piedmont. He was born Feb. 16, 1929, at Sturdivant, Mo. He was a Korean War Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. He was a medic and was discharged as a Staff Sergeant with a Korean Service Medal, Combat Medic Badge and 1 Bronze Camp Star. ...

Bobby Pullam PIEDMONT, Mo. - Bobby Pullam, 41, of Piedmont, Mo. died Thursday, July 5, 2012, at the Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He was born Aug. 10, 1970, at Poplar Bluff, Mo. and had lived in Piedmont for many years. He was a carpenter and had worked for Wesbecher Construction in Marble Hill, Mo. He was of the Baptist faith...

Billie C. Williams, Sr. VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Billie C. Williams, Sr., 80, Van Buren, Mo., died Thursday, July 5, 2012, in Springfield, Mo. He was born Aug. 6, 1931, in Crystal City, Mo. Mr. Williams had resided in Van Buren for the past 50 years and was formerly of Southern Illinois. ...

Jennifer House MALDEN, MO. - Jennifer Ann House, 37, of Malden, Mo., died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at Dexter, Mo. She was born Dec. 20, 1974, at Farmington, Mo. She was married to Tim House, who survives. Also surviving are one son, Chandler House of the home; mother, Nancy Shoemaker of Malden; and two brothers, Ben Shoemaker of Dexter and Tony Shoemaker of Malden...

Melissa Bateman DEXTER, MO. - Melissa Marie Bateman, 27, of Dexter, Mo. died at her home Wednesday, July 4, 2012. She was born on Dec. 20, 1984, at Fort Hood, Texas. She had grown up in Mattoon, Ill. and moved to Dexter 10 years ago. She attended the Lighthouse Christian Center in Dexter...

Charles McGee DONIPHAN, MO. - Charles Darrell McGee, 75, of Doniphan, Mo., died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at the Saint Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mr. McGee was born Dec. 20, 1936, in Bethlehem, Pa. Mr. McGee served in the U.S. Navy for 24 years as a Russian/Hebrew linguist and was a veteran of the Vietnam war. He developed language programs at Engineering Research Associates in Reston, Va., and later worked at the radio station in Doniphan. He was of the Catholic faith...

Donald Barker, Sr. QULIN, MO. - Paul Donald Barker, Sr., 74, of Qulin, Mo., died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Barker was born Oct. 3, 1937, in Trumann, Ark. He was a member of Oglesville General Baptist Church and has served as a deacon since 2002. He served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1962 and was owner operator of D&J Concrete. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Poplar Bluff, Mo...

Billie Ward Billie June Ward, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, July 5, 2012, at her residence. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Cotrell Funeral Chapel. The funeral service will begin at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral chapel with Rev. Dennis Ward officiating. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. Monday at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Mo...

James Birchfield QULIN, MO. - James Birchfield, 60, of Qulin, Mo., died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at his daughter's residence in Bardwell, Ky. Mr. Birchfield was born July 6, 1951, in Qulin. He had lived around Qulin most of his life and was a self-employed mechanic...

Ray C. Davis PIEDMONT, Mo. - Ray C. Davis, 83, of Piedmont died Thursday, July 5, 2012, at his home near Piedmont. He was born Feb. 16, 1929, at Sturdivant, Mo. He was a Korean War Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. He was a medic and was discharged as a Staff Sergeant with a Korean Service Medal, Combat Medic Badge and 1 Bronze Camp Star. ...

Bobby Pullam PIEDMONT, Mo. - Bobby Pullam, 41, of Piedmont, Mo. died Thursday, July 5, 2012, at the Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He was born Aug. 10, 1970, at Poplar Bluff, Mo. and had lived in Piedmont for many years. He was a carpenter and had worked for Wesbecher Construction in Marble Hill, Mo. He was of the Baptist faith...

Jennifer House MALDEN, MO. - Jennifer Ann House, 37, of Malden, Mo., died Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at Dexter, Mo. She was born Dec. 20, 1974, at Farmington, Mo. She was married to Tim House, who survives. Also surviving are one son, Chandler House of the home; mother, Nancy Shoemaker of Malden; and two brothers, Ben Shoemaker of Dexter and Tony Shoemaker of Malden...

Billie C. Williams, Sr. VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Billie C. Williams, Sr., 80, Van Buren, Mo., died Thursday, July 5, 2012, in Springfield, Mo. He was born Aug. 6, 1931, in Crystal City, Mo. Mr. Williams had resided in Van Buren for the past 50 years and was formerly of Southern Illinois. ...

Stella Hicks MALDEN, Mo. -- Stella Mae Hicks, 96, of Malden, Mo., died Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at Golden Living Center in Malden. Mrs. Hicks was born June 11, 1916, in Reeds Spring, Mo. She was a member of Landmark Pentecostal Church in Malden. She was married to Clarence Hicks. He preceded her in death...

Debra Williams Debra "Debbie" Williams, 57, of St. Louis, Mo., daughter of Lois (Shirley) Williams of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, July 5, 2012, at St. Joseph Hospital West in Lake St. Louis, Mo. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff...

Joanne Jarrell DEXTER, Mo. -- Joanne O. Jarrell, 70, of Bloomfield, Mo., died Thursday, July 5, 2012, at her residence. Mrs. Jarrell was born March 11, 1942, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She had lived in the Bloomfield area most of her life. On April 15, 1960, she was married to Billy G. Jarrell in Bloomfield...

Billie Ward Billie June Ward, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, July 5, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Ward was born Feb. 9, 1929, in Campbell, Mo. She was a charter member of Memorial Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff, and taught the women's Sunday school class. ...

Helen Wilson WHITEWATER, Mo. -- Helen Ruth Wilson, age 80, died surrounded by the love of her family Friday, July 6, 2012, at the Chaffee Nursing Center. Mrs. Wilson was born on May 6, 1932, in Puxico, Mo., to the late James Ervin and Anna Frances Westbrook Maples. ...

Sherrill Kramer Sherrill "Dare" Kramer, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, July 5, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Kramer was born Dec. 18, 1944, in Poplar Bluff. She formerly resided in St. Louis, Mo, and was of the Nazarene faith. Mrs. Kramer was a member of the Altrusa Club and retired from Southwestern Bell. She enjoyed reading, word search puzzles, shopping, flower gardening and traveling...

Raymond McGath Raymond Lloyd McGath, 93, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, July 6, 2012, at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. McGath was born June 8, 1919, in New Madrid, Mo., and was of the Baptist faith. A resident of Poplar Bluff since 1948, he had retired after 30 years from Missouri Natural Gas Co. ...

Marshall Rankin CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Marshall Mack Rankin, 84, of Benton, Mo., formerly of Cape Girardeau, Mo., beloved husband, father and grandfather, went to be with Jesus July 6, 2012 at his home surrounded by family. Mr. Rankin was born Sunday, Oct. 30, 1927, in St. Louis, Mo, to the late Willis Edgar and Myrtle (Clayton) Rankin. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II and served in the U.S...

Stella Hicks MALDEN, Mo. -- Stella Mae Hicks, 96, of Malden, Mo., died Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at Golden Living Center in Malden. Mrs. Hicks was born June 11, 1916, in Reeds Spring, Mo. She was a member of Landmark Pentecostal Church in Malden. She was married to Clarence Hicks. He preceded her in death...

Joanne Jarrell DEXTER, Mo. -- Joanne O. Jarrell, 70, of Bloomfield, Mo., died Thursday, July 5, 2012, at her residence. Mrs. Jarrell was born March 11, 1942, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She had lived in the Bloomfield area most of her life. On April 15, 1960, she was married to Billy G. Jarrell in Bloomfield...

Sherrill Kramer Sherrill "Dare" Kramer, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, July 5, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Kramer was born Dec. 18, 1944, in Poplar Bluff. She formerly resided in St. Louis, Mo, and was of the Nazarene faith. Mrs. Kramer was a member of the Altrusa Club and retired from Southwestern Bell. She enjoyed reading, word search puzzles, shopping, flower gardening and traveling...

Billie Ward Billie June Ward, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, July 5, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Ward was born Feb. 9, 1929, in Campbell, Mo. She was a charter member of Memorial Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff, and taught the women's Sunday school class. ...

Helen Wilson WHITEWATER, Mo. -- Helen Ruth Wilson, age 80, died surrounded by the love of her family Friday, July 6, 2012, at the Chaffee Nursing Center. Mrs. Wilson was born on May 6, 1932, in Puxico, Mo., to the late James Ervin and Anna Frances Westbrook Maples. ...

Raymond McGath Raymond Lloyd McGath, 93, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, July 6, 2012, at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. McGath was born June 8, 1919, in New Madrid, Mo., and was of the Baptist faith. A resident of Poplar Bluff since 1948, he had retired after 30 years from Missouri Natural Gas Co. ...

Aileen Morgan Aileen E. Morgan, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, July 9, 2012, at Westwood Hills Healthcare Center in Poplar Bluff. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.

Junior Lawrence MALDEN, Mo. -- Junior Lee Lawrence, 52, of Newark, Ark., formerly of Malden, Mo., died Saturday, July 7, 2012, at his residence. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden.

Franklin Markem ELLINGTON, Mo. -- Franklin Markem of Ellington, Mo., died Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Advanced Healthcare in Ellington. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellington.

Sherrill Kramer Sherrill (Dare) Kramer, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, July 5, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Kramer was born Dec. 18, 1944, in Poplar Bluff. She formerly resided in St. Louis, Mo, and was of the Nazarene faith. Mrs. Kramer was a member of the Altrusa Club and retired from Southwestern Bell. She enjoyed reading, word search puzzles, shopping, flower gardening and traveling...

Julie Sermersheim VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Julie Ann (Sang) Sermersheim, 55, of Winter Garden, Fla., died Friday, July 6, 2012, at her residence. Mrs. Sermersheim was born June 28, 1957, in Kansas City, Mo. She had resided in Winter Garden for the past three years and was formerly of St. ...

Ruth Moss Ruth Irene Moss, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Mo, died Saturday, July 7, 2012, at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Moss was born May 11, 1937, in Los Angeles, Calif. She was of the Lutheran faith, and had previously worked as a bookkeeper and hotel desk clerk. Mrs. Moss enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, working crossword puzzles, putting together puzzles, computer games and reading...

Junior Lawrence MALDEN, Mo. -- Junior Lee Lawrence, 52, of Newark, Ark., formerly of Malden, Mo., died Saturday, July 7, 2012, at his residence. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden.

Lucy Fish JONESBORO, Ark. -- Lucy Vera Fish, 96, of Jonesboro, Ark., died Sunday, July 8, 2012, in Jonesboro, Ark. Mrs. Fish was born Sept. 23, 1915, in Lynn, Ark. She was a member of Greensboro Road Church of Christ in Jonesboro for the past 11 years. She had worked as a line worker at Busman Fuse Company in St. Louis, Mo...

Wanda Stewart MALDEN, Mo. -- Wanda Stewart, 81, of Gideon, Mo., died Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending with Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden, Mo.

Frankie Markem ELLINGTON, Mo. -- Franklin "Frankie" Markem, 77, of Ellington, Mo., died Monday, July 9, 2012, at Advanced Healthcare in Ellington. Mr. Markem was born Oct. 13, 1934, in Lynn, Ala. He attended Webb Creek Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Retired, he had worked as a welder at a lead company. He enjoyed taking care of his yard, flowers, gardening, riding four-wheelers, fishing and camping...

Bill Williams VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Billie Charles "Bill" Williams Sr., 80, of Van Buren, Mo., died Thursday, July 5, 2012, in Springfield, Mo. Mr. Williams was born Aug. 6, 1931, in Crystal City, Mo. He had resided in Van Buren for the past 50 years. In 1947, Mr. ...

Aileen Morgan Aileen Emma Morgan, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, July 9, 2012, at Westwood Hills Healthcare Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Morgan was born May 9, 1936, in Truman, Ark. She was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker. Mrs. Morgan enjoyed spending time with her family, crocheting and needlepoint...

Lee Lawrence MALDEN, Mo. -- Junior Lee Lawrence, 52, of Newark, Ark., died Saturday, July 7, 2012, at his sister's home in Newark. Mr. Lawrence was born Feb. 23, 1960, in St. Louis, Mo. He was formerly of Malden, Mo. Mr. Lawrence was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He attended Faith Tabernacle Church...

Lucy Fish JONESBORO, Ark. -- Lucy Vera Fish, 96, of Jonesboro, Ark., died Sunday, July 8, 2012, in Jonesboro, Ark. Mrs. Fish was born Sept. 23, 1915, in Lynn, Ark. She was a member of Greensboro Road Church of Christ in Jonesboro for the past 11 years. She had worked as a line worker at Busman Fuse Company in St. Louis, Mo...

Wanda Stewart MALDEN, Mo. -- Wanda Stewart, 81, of Gideon, Mo., died Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending with Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden, Mo.

Lee Lawrence MALDEN, Mo. -- Junior Lee Lawrence, 52, of Newark, Ark., died Saturday, July 7, 2012, at his sister's home in Newark. Mr. Lawrence was born Feb. 23, 1960, in St. Louis, Mo. He was formerly of Malden, Mo. Mr. Lawrence was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He attended Faith Tabernacle Church...

Aileen Morgan Aileen Emma Morgan, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, July 9, 2012, at Westwood Hills Healthcare Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Morgan was born May 9, 1936, in Truman, Ark. She was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker. Mrs. Morgan enjoyed spending time with her family, crocheting and needlepoint...

Frankie Markem ELLINGTON, Mo. -- Franklin "Frankie" Markem, 77, of Ellington, Mo., died Monday, July 9, 2012, at Advanced Healthcare in Ellington. Mr. Markem was born Oct. 13, 1934, in Lynn, Ala. He attended Webb Creek Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Retired, he had worked as a welder at a lead company. He enjoyed taking care of his yard, flowers, gardening, riding four-wheelers, fishing and camping...

Bill Williams VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Billie Charles "Bill" Williams Sr., 80, of Van Buren, Mo., died Thursday, July 5, 2012, in Springfield, Mo. Mr. Williams was born Aug. 6, 1931, in Crystal City, Mo. He had resided in Van Buren for the past 50 years. In 1947, Mr. ...

A gathering of family and friends to remember Jerry Blemker will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday in the Three Rivers Conference Room of the Holiday Inn. Mr. Blemker died May 30, 2012, at his home (known at the Dugout) in Poplar Bluff. His wife of 43 years, the former Nita Leamon, and their four children and families were with him...

Bill Shelton PIEDMONT, MO. - William E. "Bill" Shelton, 82, of Piedmont, Mo. died Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at his home near Piedmont. He was born Dec. 13, 1929 in Piedmont. He was a Korean War veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1956. He was discharged with a Purple Heart from wounds suffered in battle. ...

Rachel Pritchett QULIN, Mo. -- Rachel B. Pritchett, 84, of Qulin, Mo., died Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at Westwood Hills Health Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Pritchett was born Sept. 5, 1927, in Marmaduke, Ark. She had lived at Qulin since 2008 and had formerly lived in Florida for about 10 years. She had lived in Michigan for several years and was employed at General Motors...

Ludic Opal Joyce MALDEN- Mo. - Ludic Opal Joyce, 96, of Parma, Mo., died Monday, July 9, 2012, at Gideon, Mo. Mrs. Joyce was born Oct. 7, 1915, in Scott County, Mo. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Parma. A housewife, she was married to Reecie Joyce Oct. 7, 1933, at Risco, Mo. He preceded her in death Feb. 22, 1960...

Peggy Shemwell WEST PLAINS, Mo. -- Funeral services for Peggy Jean Shemwell, 74, of West Plains, Mo., will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 12, 2012, at First Baptist Church in West Plains, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home of West Plains...

Norma Jean McNece Bishop BERNIE, MO. - Norma Jean McNece Bishop, of Ridgeland, Miss., died at 11:06 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2012. Survivors are a daughter, Joann Bishop Hoover of Dickson, Tenn.; four sons, Earl Everete Bishop Jr. of Mansfield, Texas, David Earl Bishop, Sr. ...

Jason Leroy Tidwell Jr. Jason Leroy Tidwell Jr., 4, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. He was born April 1, 2008, in Poplar Bluff, where he had been a resident all his life. He enjoyed playing with cars. Mater was his favorite car...

Debbie Williams Debra Sue "Debbie" Williams, 57, of St. Peters, Mo., died Thursday, July 5, 2012, at St. Joseph West Hospital in Lake St. Louis, Mo. Ms. Williams was born June 16, 1955, in St. Louis, Mo. She was of the Protestant faith. Employed with Verizon as a customer representative since 1974, Ms. ...

Hubert Paul (Joe) Robertson MOBILE. ALA. - Judge Hubert Paul (Joe) Robertson, of Mobile, Ala., died June 29, 2012. He was 86. He was born Feb. 21, 1926 in Poplar Bluff. In 1943, he enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve, where he served until 1946. In 1944, Robertson served aboard the Liberty ship S.S. ...

Carl Bazzell Carl Bazzell, 71, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

A gathering of family and friends to remember Jerry Blemker will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday in the Three Rivers Conference Room of the Holiday Inn. Mr. Blemker died May 30, 2012, at his home (known at the Dugout) in Poplar Bluff. His wife of 43 years, the former Nita Leamon, and their four children and families were with him...

Wanda Stewart MALDEN, Mo. - Wanda Lee Stewart, 81, of Gideon, Mo., died Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at her residence. Mrs. Stewart was born June 5, 1931, in Trumann, Ark. She attended the Lynn Oak General Baptist Church in Clarkton. She married John R. Stewart Jr., June 24, 1976, in Malden, Mo. He preceded her in death July 12, 1985...

Sophia E. Deason DEXTER, Mo. - Sophia E. Deason, 95, of Dexter, Mo. died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at the Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, Mo. Mrs. Deason lived in Dexter all of her life. She attended the New Bethel General Baptist Church in Dexter and worked for more than 30 years at the Elders Manufacturing Company...

Linden R. Littrell PIEDMONT, Mo. - Linden R. Littrell of Piedmont, Mo. died July 12, 2012. Arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont, Mo. Condolences: www.rueggfuneralhome.com.

Charles "Junior" White PUXICO, Mo. - Charles "Junior" White, 89, a lifetime resident of Advance, Mo., died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at the Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico...

Carl Bazzell Carl Bazzell, 71, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Bazzell was born July 15, 1940 in Qulin, Mo. He was of the Baptist faith, and had attended Oglesville General Baptist Church in Oglesville, Mo. ...

Gaylon M. Lawrence SIKESTON, MO. - Gaylon M. Lawrence, 78, of Vero Beach, Fla., formerly of Sikeston, Mo., died Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at the Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Born March 15, 1934, in Pollard, Ark., to the late David Monroe and Rita Dees Lawrence, he was a landowner and farmer, with ownership in various other businesses. ...

Wanda Stewart MALDEN, Mo. - Wanda Lee Stewart, 81, of Gideon, Mo., died Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at her residence. Mrs. Stewart was born June 5, 1931, in Trumann, Ark. She attended the Lynn Oak General Baptist Church in Clarkton. She married John R. Stewart Jr., June 24, 1976, in Malden, Mo. He preceded her in death July 12, 1985...

Charles "Junior" White PUXICO, Mo. - Charles "Junior" White, 89, a lifetime resident of Advance, Mo., died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at the Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico...

Carl Bazzell Carl Bazzell, 71, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Bazzell was born July 15, 1940 in Qulin, Mo. He was of the Baptist faith, and had attended Oglesville General Baptist Church in Oglesville, Mo. ...

Ruby King MALDEN, MO. - Ruby King, 85, of Malden, Mo., died Thursday, July 12, 2012, at the Golden Living Center in Malden. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bethany General Baptist Church in Campbell. The Rev. Bryan Johnson will officiate...

Linden R. Littrell PIEDMONT, MO. - Linden R. Littrell, Sr. 71, died at his home in Piedmont, Mo., on Thursday, July 12, 2012. Visitation will be held starting at 5 p.m. Friday at Des Arc Assembly of God Church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Des Arc Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow at Carson Hill Cemetery...

James Riggins ELLSINORE, MO. - James "Jim" Edward Riggins, 65, of Ellsinore, Mo., died Thursday, July 12, 2012, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. after a long battle with Lupus. Mr. Riggins was born July 22, 1946, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was a lifelong resident of Ellsinore. He was of the Baptist faith. He served in the Army. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, tinkering in his garage, working on R.V.s, watching NASCAR and raising Bees, he especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends...

Dosey Harper Jr. Fisk, MO. - Dosey Harper, Jr., 72, of Greenville, Mo. died Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Harper was born Feb. 6, 1940 in Fisk, Mo. He had lived at Greenville since 1998 and had formerly lived in Overland, Mo. He had worked for Coupples Manufacturing in St. Louis, Mo. for 41 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and raising dogs...

Wanda Sappington Wanda Pauline Sappington, 67 of Naylor, Mo., died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Sappington was born Sept. 18, 1944, in Lawrence, Mich. She was a member of the Palace of Praise in Poplar Bluff. A homemaker, she loved forming fan clubs for singers...

Charles White PUXICO, MO. - Charles "Junior" White, 89, of Advance, Mo., died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter. Mr. White was a lifetime resident of Advance. He was born Nov. 21, 1922, in Advance. He was a retired farmer who liked to hunt and fish...

Charles Riels Charles Andrew Riels, 40, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, July 5, 2012, in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Riels was born July 24, 1972, in Poplar Bluff. He formerly lived in Atlanta, Ga. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Poplar Bluff and was an ordained minister. His hobbies were carpenter work, yard sales and working in the garden...

Ruby King MALDEN, MO. - Ruby King, 85, of Malden, Mo., died Thursday, July 12, 2012, at the Golden Living Center in Malden. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bethany General Baptist Church in Campbell. The Rev. Bryan Johnson will officiate...

Wanda Sappington Wanda Pauline Sappington, 67 of Naylor, Mo., died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Sappington was born Sept. 18, 1944, in Lawrence, Mich. She was a member of the Palace of Praise in Poplar Bluff. A homemaker, she loved forming fan clubs for singers...

Charles White PUXICO, MO. - Charles "Junior" White, 89, of Advance, Mo., died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter. Mr. White was a lifetime resident of Advance. He was born Nov. 21, 1922, in Advance. He was a retired farmer who liked to hunt and fish...

Edgar Bolden Edgar Bolden, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, July 12, 2012, at The Manor in Poplar Bluff. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service.

Caroline Shumpert QULIN, Mo. - Caroline Shumpert, 55, of Senath, Mo., died Thursday, July 12, 2012, at Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center in Kennett, Mo. Mrs. Shumpert was born Sept. 7, 1956, in Hornersville, Mo. She formerly lived at Qulin and Campbell, Mo., most of her life. She was of the Catholic faith and formerly worked at Stewart's Chicken Farm. She enjoyed playing bingo...

John H. Flanigan DEXTER, Mo. -- John H. Flanigan, 67, of Dexter died Friday, July 13, 2012, at the Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter. Mr. Flanigan was born in Morehouse, Mo., on Jan. 13, 1945. He lived in Essex, Mo., most of his life until moving to Dexter in 2006. He had worked in the sanitation department for the City of Essex...

Sharon White ELLINGTON, Mo. ­­--Sharon JoAnn White, 68, of Herculaneum, Mo., died Saturday, July 14, 2012, at her residence. Mrs. White was born Dec. 16, 1943, at Blair's Creek in Shannon County. She was a member of the Sugar Tree Grove Baptist Church of Bunker, Mo., and the Fraternal Order of Eagle in Arnold, Mo...

Ruby King MALDEN, Mo. -- Ruby Kathleen King, 85, of Malden died Thursday, July 12, 2012, at the Golden Living Center in Malden. Mrs. King was born March 28, 1927, in Campbell, Mo. She was a member of the Bethany General Baptist Church in Campbell and a homemaker...

James Riggins ELLSINORE, Mo. -- James "Jim" Edward Riggins, 65, of Ellsinore died Thursday, July 12, 2012, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., after a long battle with Lupus. Mr. Riggins, the son of the late Pat and Opal Riggins, was born July 22, 1946, in Poplar Bluff, Mo...

Curtis "Billy" Richmond FISK, Mo. - Curtis "Billy" Richmond, 32, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, July 13, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Richmond was born July 16, 1979, in Poplar Bluff. He graduated from Puxico High School and was a member of Star Community Church. He was a machine operator for Union Pacific Railroad and enjoyed riding motorcycles, and playing softball and basketball with his daughter...

Linden Littrell PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Linden Roy Littrell Sr., 71, of Piedmont died Thursday, July 12, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Littrell was born Sept. 29, 1940, to the late Rudy Littrell and the late Velma (Cates) Littrell, in Corning, Ark. Mr. Littrell picked and chopped cotton in Arkansas as he was growing up. He moved to St. Louis, Mo., at 18 and worked for the Couples Company...

Ruby King MALDEN, Mo. -- Ruby Kathleen King, 85, of Malden died Thursday, July 12, 2012, at the Golden Living Center in Malden. Mrs. King was born March 28, 1927, in Campbell, Mo. She was a member of the Bethany General Baptist Church in Campbell and a homemaker...

Sharon White ELLINGTON, Mo. ­­--Sharon JoAnn White, 68, of Herculaneum, Mo., died Saturday, July 14, 2012, at her residence. Mrs. White was born Dec. 16, 1943, at Blair's Creek in Shannon County. She was a member of the Sugar Tree Grove Baptist Church of Bunker, Mo., and the Fraternal Order of Eagle in Arnold, Mo...

Curtis "Billy" Richmond FISK, Mo. - Curtis "Billy" Richmond, 32, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, July 13, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Richmond was born July 16, 1979, in Poplar Bluff. He graduated from Puxico High School and was a member of Star Community Church. He was a machine operator for Union Pacific Railroad and enjoyed riding motorcycles, and playing softball and basketball with his daughter...

James Riggins ELLSINORE, Mo. -- James "Jim" Edward Riggins, 65, of Ellsinore died Thursday, July 12, 2012, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., after a long battle with Lupus. Mr. Riggins, the son of the late Pat and Opal Riggins, was born July 22, 1946, in Poplar Bluff, Mo...

Linden Littrell PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Linden Roy Littrell Sr., 71, of Piedmont died Thursday, July 12, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Littrell was born Sept. 29, 1940, to the late Rudy Littrell and the late Velma (Cates) Littrell, in Corning, Ark. Mr. Littrell picked and chopped cotton in Arkansas as he was growing up. He moved to St. Louis, Mo., at 18 and worked for the Couples Company...

Letha Tanner MALDEN, Mo. -- Letha Tanner, 95, of Campbell, Mo., died Saturday, July 15, 2012, at Golden Living Center in Dexter, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden, Mo.

Bobby Mangrum Sr. Bobby Joe Mangrum Sr., 53, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Sunday, July 15, 2012, at his home. Mr. Mangrum was born July 17, 1958, in Poplar Bluff. A lifelong resident of Poplar Bluff, he attended Grace Ministries here. He was also a member of American Legion Post 630 and worked for Sandy's Cab Company. He enjoyed fishing and playing pool. He loved the outdoors and playing horseshoes...

James Crossfield MALDEN, Mo. -- James "Dub" Crossfield, 77, of Clarkton, Mo., died Monday, July 16, 2012, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending with Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden, Mo.

Edgar Bolden PHOTO Edgar Bolden, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of Chicago, Ill., died Thursday, July 12, 2012, at The Manor in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Bolden was born March 17, 1935, in Saucier, Miss. He was of member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, and had retired after 35 years as a supervisor for the U.S. Postal Service in Chicago, Ill. Mr. Bolden also worked 25 years for Walgreen in Chicago. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends...

Virginia King NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Virginia Elouise King, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, July 14, 2012, at her home. Mrs. King was born Feb. 11, 1923, in Naylor, Mo. She lived in Poplar Bluff most of her life. She attended First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. A homemaker, she enjoyed reading the Bible, word search puzzles and sewing...

Myrlen Stratton FISK, Mo. -- Myrlen Stratton, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Sunday, July 15, 2012, at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Stratton was born April 21, 1930, in Hartzell, Mo. He had lived around Poplar Bluff for the past 54 years and had formerly lived at Broseley, Mo. ...

R.C. Tucker DEXTER, Mo. -- R.C. (Randel)Tucker, son of the late W. E. Tucker and Estalee Romaines Tucker, was born on May 8, 1924, in Geronimo, Okla. He departed this life on Saturday, July 14, 2012, in the Cypress Point Care Center in Dexter, Mo. He worked at Elder Manufacturing Company for many years before leaving to establish his own business of custom machine-hay baling. ...

Patricia Travis Patricia Ann Travis, 70, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, July 13, 2012, at her home. Mrs. Travis was born June 15, 1942, in Corning, Ark. She had lived in Butler County all of her married life. She attended Twin Springs Baptist Church. She had worked as a dispatcher for Penske Trucking. She enjoyed doing yard work...

Lloyd Stilts Sr. PUXICO, Mo. -- Lloyd Lee Stilts Sr., 72, of McGee, Mo., died Sunday, July 15, 2012, at his home. Mr. Stilts was born Sept. 10, 1939, in Arab, Mo. He had previously lived at Fenton, Mo. He was of the Baptist faith, a 50-year member of Zalma Masonic Lodge and a graduate of Zalma High School. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served from 1962-1965. He worked as a mechanic for 37 years before retiring...

Patricia Travis Patricia Ann Travis, 70, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, July 13, 2012, at her home. Mrs. Travis was born June 15, 1942, in Corning, Ark. She had lived in Butler County all of her married life. She attended Twin Springs Baptist Church. She had worked as a dispatcher for Penske Trucking. She enjoyed doing yard work...

Lloyd Stilts Sr. PUXICO, Mo. -- Lloyd Lee Stilts Sr., 72, of McGee, Mo., died Sunday, July 15, 2012, at his home. Mr. Stilts was born Sept. 10, 1939, in Arab, Mo. He had previously lived at Fenton, Mo. He was of the Baptist faith, a 50-year member of Zalma Masonic Lodge and a graduate of Zalma High School. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served from 1962-1965. He worked as a mechanic for 37 years before retiring...

Neva Bowman MALDEN, Mo. -- Neva Jean Bowman, 80, of Campbell, Mo., died Monday, July 16, 2012, at Malden Nursing and Rehab in Malden, Mo. Mrs. Bowman was born Feb. 4, 1932, in Flint, Mich. She was of the General Baptist faith and had worked as a bank secretary...

Dale Fox ELLINGTON, Mo. -- Dale Fox, 82, of Ellington, Mo., died Monday, July 16, 2012, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellington, Mo.

Dwight Beck ELLINGTON, Mo. -- Dwight Beck, 47, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, July 17, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellington, Mo.

Dub Crossfield MALDEN, Mo. -- James "Dub" Crossfield, 77, of Clarkton, Mo., died Monday, July 16, 2012, at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending with Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden.

Letha Belle Tanner MALDEN, Mo. -- Letha Belle Tanner, 96, of Dexter, Mo., died Saturday, July 14, 2012, in the Golden Living Center in Dexter. Mrs. Tanner was born Aug. 12, 1915, in Tennessee. She has previously lived in Campbell, Mo., and was a member of the Pentecostal Church in Campbell...

Rev. Doyle Corlew DEXTER, Mo. -- Rev. Doyle Corlew, 93, of Dexter, Mo., died Sunday, July 15, 2012, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter. Mr. Corlew was born June 18, 1919, in Essex, Mo. He had lived in the Essex and Dexter areas all his life. He graduated from Oakland City General Baptist College and received a master's degree in education and counseling. ...

Gary Fortner DEXTER, Mo. -- Gary Alan Fortner, 69, died Wednesday, July 4, 2012. He was born on July 13, 1944 in Detroit, Mich. Mr. Fortner served in the U.S. Navy from 1962 to 1968 and achieved the rating of Aviation Boatswain's mate Fuels Second Class Petty Officer, receiving multiple decorations including Vietnam Service and Campaign Medals, Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal, and the Navy Unit Commendation Medal...

Ursey Colbert CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Ursey J. Colbert, 76, of Campbell, Mo., died Sunday, July 15, 2012, at St. Bernard Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. Mr. Colbert was born on Nov. 1, 1935, in Blytheville, Ark. He was a retired farmer. On April 12, 1955, he married Shelby Russom in Gibson, Mo. She survives...

Jeff Lincoln DEXTER, Mo. -- Jeff Lincoln, 51, of Leawood, Kan., died Friday, July 13, 2012, at Menorah Hospital in Overland Park, Kan. Mr. Lincoln was born on May 25, 1961 at Indianapolis, Ind. He was a resident of Dexter, Mo., from 1961 to 1982. He attended the Dexter School System and graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in Health Service Management. ...

Willie Stafford DEXTER, Mo. -- Willie Stafford, 76, of Bloomfield, Mo. died Sunday, July 15, 2012, at Golden Living Center in Bloomfield, Mo. Mr. Stafford was born on Dec. 24, 1935, in Sidney, Ark. He had lived in Essex, Mo. and Dexter, Mo. most of his life. He attended the Freewill Baptist Church in Malden, Mo. and was a retired construction worker...

Lonnie Parson FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. -- Lonnie Dale Parson, 53, of Coldwater, Mo., died Sunday, July 15, 2012, at his home. Mr. Parson was born Oct. 14, 1958, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was a member of the White Hollow Baptist Church in Clubb, Mo. He was self-employed as a logger and had worked as a road grader operator for the Wayne County Road and Bridge Department. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and horseback riding...

Robert Gary TUCSON, Ariz. -- Robert J. Gary, 70, died Friday, July 6, 2012, at his home surrounded by family. Mr. Gary was born July 10, 1941 in Doniphan, Mo., and spent most of his life in Tucson, Ariz. He worked as a journeyman welder, enjoyed his guitar, country music, and prospecting, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family...

Bobby Mangrum Sr. Bobby Joe Mangrum Sr., 53, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Sunday, July 15, 2012, at his home. Mr. Mangrum was born July 17, 1958, in Poplar Bluff. A lifelong resident of Poplar Bluff, he attended Grace Ministries here. He was also a member of American Legion Post 630 and worked for Sandy's Cab Company. He enjoyed fishing and playing pool. He loved the outdoors and playing horseshoes...

Bobby Mangrum Sr. -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Rev. Doyle Corlew -- Dexter, Mo. Neva Bowman -- Campbell, Mo. Lonnie Parson -- Coldwater, Mo. Letha Belle Tanner -- Dexter, Mo. Raymond Duke Jr. -- Bloomfield, Mo. Robert Gary -- Tucson, Ariz. Willie Stafford -- Bloomfield, Mo...

Neva Bowman MALDEN, Mo. -- Neva Jean Bowman, 80, of Campbell, Mo., died Monday, July 16, 2012, at Malden Nursing and Rehab in Malden, Mo. Mrs. Bowman was born Feb. 4, 1932, in Flint, Mich. She was of the General Baptist faith and had worked as a bank secretary...

Dale Fox ELLINGTON, Mo. -- Dale Fox, 82, of Ellington, Mo., died Monday, July 16, 2012, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellington, Mo.

Dwight Beck ELLINGTON, Mo. -- Dwight Beck, 47, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, July 17, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellington, Mo.

Rev. Doyle Corlew DEXTER, Mo. -- Rev. Doyle Corlew, 93, of Dexter, Mo., died Sunday, July 15, 2012, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter. Mr. Corlew was born June 18, 1919, in Essex, Mo. He had lived in the Essex and Dexter areas all his life. He graduated from Oakland City General Baptist College and received a master's degree in education and counseling. ...

Letha Belle Tanner MALDEN, Mo. -- Letha Belle Tanner, 96, of Dexter, Mo., died Saturday, July 14, 2012, in the Golden Living Center in Dexter. Mrs. Tanner was born Aug. 12, 1915, in Tennessee. She has previously lived in Campbell, Mo., and was a member of the Pentecostal Church in Campbell...

Robert Gary TUCSON, Ariz. -- Robert J. Gary, 70, died Friday, July 6, 2012, at his home surrounded by family. Mr. Gary was born July 10, 1941 in Doniphan, Mo., and spent most of his life in Tucson, Ariz. He worked as a journeyman welder, enjoyed his guitar, country music, and prospecting, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family...

Bobby Mangrum Sr. Bobby Joe Mangrum Sr., 53, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Sunday, July 15, 2012, at his home. Mr. Mangrum was born July 17, 1958, in Poplar Bluff. A lifelong resident of Poplar Bluff, he attended Grace Ministries here. He was also a member of American Legion Post 630 and worked for Sandy's Cab Company. He enjoyed fishing and playing pool. He loved the outdoors and playing horseshoes...

Gary Fortner DEXTER, Mo. -- Gary Alan Fortner, 69, died Wednesday, July 4, 2012. He was born on July 13, 1944 in Detroit, Mich. Mr. Fortner served in the U.S. Navy from 1962 to 1968 and achieved the rating of Aviation Boatswain's mate Fuels Second Class Petty Officer, receiving multiple decorations including Vietnam Service and Campaign Medals, Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal, and the Navy Unit Commendation Medal...

Dale Fox ELLINGTON, Mo. -- Denver "Dale" Fox, 81, of Ellington, Mo., died Monday, July 16, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Fox was born Nov. 29, 1930, in Ellington. He was a member of the Ellington Church of Christ. He had retired as a technician for AT&T...

Clyde S. Harwell Clyde Sterling Harwell, 90, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, July 16, 2012, at his home. Mr. Harwell was born Feb. 17, 1922, at Hendrickson, Mo., to the late William Marion and Dora Bell (Bollinger) Harwell. He had lived most of his life at Poplar Bluff, but had previously lived in Arizona and Ava, Mo. ...

Loretta Kovach NEELYVILLE, MO. -- Loretta Mae Kovach, 87, of Neelyville, Mo., died Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mrs. Kovach was born Aug. 22, 1924, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was a lifelong resident of Butler County, Mo., and was of the Baptist faith...

Dub Crossfield MALDEN, Mo. -- James William "Dub" Crossfield, 77, of Clarkton, Mo., died Monday, July 16, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Crossfield was born July 21, 1934, in Peach Orchid, Mo. He was a member of Tatum Chapel Church. On June 12, 1954, he was married to Norma Pigg Crossfield in the Fraley Community. She survives...

Don Teal PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Donald Joseph Teal, 67, of Piedmont, Mo., died Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at his residence. A visitation will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday at Ruegg Funeral Home Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel...

Edith Davis Edith May Davis, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at Mark Twain Caring Center. Mrs. Davis was born Feb. 24, 1923, at Parma, Mo. She had lived in Poplar Bluff since 1960 and was a member of Third Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff...

Robert Groves SHAWNEE, Kan. -- Robert Joseph Groves, 65, died Saturday, July 14, 2012, due to an automobile accident. Mr. Groves was born Aug. 27, 1946, to Robert Lee Groves and Nina Greathouse. He was retired from Fairbanks Morse Pump Corp., after 38 years as a machinist...

Dennis Barriner Dennis Dwight Barriner, 56, of Dixon, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at his residence. Funeral services are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.

Charles Swofford Jr. Charles Ray Swofford Jr., 49, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Alma Marler Photo FISK, Mo. -- Alma Marler, 86, of Fisk, Mo., died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at her residence. Mrs. Marler was born Feb. 3, 1926 in Helena, Ark. She had lived at Fisk most of her life and was a member of Pleasant Hill General Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and cooking...

Miranda McFadden WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo. -- Miranda Lea McFadden, 34, of Williamsville, Mo., died Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Ruegg Funeral Home Chapel in Williamsville, Mo. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel...

Hope Steele MALDEN, Mo. -- Hope Steele, 43, of Parma, Mo., died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at her residence. Mrs. Steele was born Nov. 18, 1968, in Sikeston, Mo. She was a homemaker. She was married to Matthew Steele. He survives of Michigan. Also surviving are two sons, Mikey Pipkins and Eric Pipkins, both of Parma; one daughter, Brittany Pipkins of Parma; two sisters, Kimberly Buchanan of Malden and Teresa Buchanan of Parma...

Paulette Berry GIDEON, Mo. -- Paulette Berry, 65, of Gideon, Mo., died Thursday, July 19, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Bradshaw Funeral Home in Gideon, Mo.

Donna Ladyman Photo ELLSINORE, Mo. -- Donna Jean Ladyman, 81, of Ellsinore, Mo. died Tuesday, July 17, 2012, in Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Ladyman was born Dec. 20, 1930, in Kalamazoo, Mich. She had lived in Ellsinore since moving from Vicksburg, Mich., in 1971. ...

Dennis Roper ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Dennis P. Roper, 67, of St. Louis, Mo., died Friday, July 13, 2012, in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Roper was born June 5, 1945, in Kennett, Mo. He was married to Delta Ann Piles, who proceeded him in death on Jan. 1, 2002. Survivors include his daughter, Dena Roper of St. Louis, Mo., and brother, Douglas Roper...

Dennis Barriner Dennis Dwight Barriner, 56, of Dixon, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at his residence. Funeral services are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.

Alma Marler Photo FISK, Mo. -- Alma Marler, 86, of Fisk, Mo., died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at her residence. Mrs. Marler was born Feb. 3, 1926 in Helena, Ark. She had lived at Fisk most of her life and was a member of Pleasant Hill General Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and cooking...

Miranda McFadden WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo. -- Miranda Lea McFadden, 34, of Williamsville, Mo., died Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m. Thursday at Ruegg Funeral Home Chapel in Williamsville, Mo. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel...

Charles Swofford Jr. Charles Ray Swofford Jr., 49, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Hope Steele MALDEN, Mo. -- Hope Steele, 43, of Parma, Mo., died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at her residence. Mrs. Steele was born Nov. 18, 1968, in Sikeston, Mo. She was a homemaker. She was married to Matthew Steele. He survives of Michigan. Also surviving are two sons, Mikey Pipkins and Eric Pipkins, both of Parma; one daughter, Brittany Pipkins of Parma; two sisters, Kimberly Buchanan of Malden and Teresa Buchanan of Parma...

Paulette Berry GIDEON, Mo. -- Paulette Berry, 65, of Gideon, Mo., died Thursday, July 19, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Bradshaw Funeral Home in Gideon, Mo.

Donna Ladyman Photo ELLSINORE, Mo. -- Donna Jean Ladyman, 81, of Ellsinore, Mo. died Tuesday, July 17, 2012, in Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Ladyman was born Dec. 20, 1930, in Kalamazoo, Mich. She had lived in Ellsinore since moving from Vicksburg, Mich., in 1971. ...

Dennis Roper ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Dennis P. Roper, 67, of St. Louis, Mo., died Friday, July 13, 2012, in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Roper was born June 5, 1945, in Kennett, Mo. He was married to Delta Ann Piles, who proceeded him in death on Jan. 1, 2002. Survivors include his daughter, Dena Roper of St. Louis, Mo., and brother, Douglas Roper...

Bud Wilmoth MALDEN, Mo. -- Euel "Bud" C. Wilmoth, 79, of O'Fallon, Mo., died Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Wilmoth was born April 18, 1933, in Silverdale, Mo. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a sheet metal worker for Local 36...

Virginia Cossey DEXTER, Mo. --Virginia Cossey, 71, of Dexter, Mo. died Friday, July 20, 2012, at her residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter.

Mary Lou Bearden MALDEN, Mo. -- Mary Lou Bearden, 83, of Malden, Mo., died Thursday, July 19, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden.

Annie Colter MOUNTAIN VIEW, Mo. -- Annie Laura Colter, 83, of Mountain View, Mo., died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, Mo. She was born on Feb. 4, 1929 in Dexter, Mo. She was married to Richard Colter who preceded her in death...

Donald Teal -- Piedmont, Mo. Miranda McFadden -- Williamsville, Mo. Bud Wilmoth -- O'Fallon, Mo. Mary Lou Bearden -- Malden, Mo. Paulette Berry -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Virginia Cossey -- Dexter, Mo. Dennis Barriner -- Dixon, Mo. Charles Swofford Jr. -- Poplar Bluff, Mo...

Miranda McFadden WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo. -- Miranda Lea McFadden, 34, of Williamsville, Mo., died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at her residence. Mrs. McFadden was born on Sept. 14, 1977, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She spent her childhood in Williamsville and in her adult life lived in Piedmont and Hillsboro, Mo., but eventually returned to her hometown of Williamsville, MO...

Donald Teal PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Donald Joseph Teal, 67, of Piedmont, Mo., died on Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Teal was born Aug. 16, 1944, in St. Louis, Mo. He attended Baden Grade School in St. Louis and later attended O'Fallon Technical School, also in St. Louis. He was employed by General Motors during the 1960s...

Paulette Berry MALDEN, Mo. -- Paulette Berry, 65, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Berry was born Aug. 23, 1946, in Gideon, Mo., and was a former resident there. On March 3, 1966, she was married to James Berry in Gideon. He survives of the home...

Dennis Barriner Dennis Barriner, 56, of Dixon, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Barriner was born Oct. 5, 1955, in Poplar Bluff. He was of the Baptist faith, and had retired from the U.S. Army having served in the Granada and Gulf Wars. ...

Charles Swofford Jr. Charles Ray Swofford, Jr., 49, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Swofford was born Jan. 7, 1963, in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. He was of the Protestant faith, and had previously worked as a drywall and sheet rock installer in home construction. Mr. Swofford enjoyed spending time with his family, watching NASCAR racing, being outdoors and hunting...

Virginia Cossey DEXTER, Mo. --Virginia Cossey, 71, of Dexter, Mo. died Friday, July 20, 2012, at her residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter.

Bud Wilmoth MALDEN, Mo. -- Euel "Bud" C. Wilmoth, 79, of O'Fallon, Mo., died Tuesday, July 17, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Wilmoth was born April 18, 1933, in Silverdale, Mo. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a sheet metal worker for Local 36...

Annie Colter MOUNTAIN VIEW, Mo. -- Annie Laura Colter, 83, of Mountain View, Mo., died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, Mo. She was born on Feb. 4, 1929 in Dexter, Mo. She was married to Richard Colter who preceded her in death...

Donald Teal -- Piedmont, Mo. Miranda McFadden -- Williamsville, Mo. Bud Wilmoth -- O'Fallon, Mo. Mary Lou Bearden -- Malden, Mo. Paulette Berry -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Virginia Cossey -- Dexter, Mo. Dennis Barriner -- Dixon, Mo. Charles Swofford Jr. -- Poplar Bluff, Mo...

Miranda McFadden WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo. -- Miranda Lea McFadden, 34, of Williamsville, Mo., died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at her residence. Mrs. McFadden was born on Sept. 14, 1977, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She spent her childhood in Williamsville and in her adult life lived in Piedmont and Hillsboro, Mo., but eventually returned to her hometown of Williamsville, MO...

Paulette Berry MALDEN, Mo. -- Paulette Berry, 65, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Berry was born Aug. 23, 1946, in Gideon, Mo., and was a former resident there. On March 3, 1966, she was married to James Berry in Gideon. He survives of the home...

Dennis Barriner Dennis Barriner, 56, of Dixon, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Barriner was born Oct. 5, 1955, in Poplar Bluff. He was of the Baptist faith, and had retired from the U.S. Army having served in the Granada and Gulf Wars. ...

Charles Swofford Jr. Charles Ray Swofford, Jr., 49, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Swofford was born Jan. 7, 1963, in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. He was of the Protestant faith, and had previously worked as a drywall and sheet rock installer in home construction. Mr. Swofford enjoyed spending time with his family, watching NASCAR racing, being outdoors and hunting...

Virginia Cossey DEXTER, Mo. -- Virginia Cossey, 71, of Dexter, Mo., died Friday, July 20, 2012, at her home. Mrs. Cossey was born May 23, 1941, in Bloomfield, Mo. She was a homemaker and worked for a short period as a nurse assistant. She was a member of the Living Water Worship Center in Bloomfield...

David Bearden MALDEN, Mo. ­-- David Wayne Bearden, 47, of Arnold, Mo., died Friday, July 20, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Bearden was born Sept. 29, 1964, in Malden, Mo. Surviving are two sisters, Linda Moretto of Chamois, Mo., and Sharon Knuckles of Arnold; and one brother, Gorden Smith of Fenton, Mo...

Marie Ellis Marie Laura Ellis, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, July 20, 2012, peacefully at her home after a long illness. Mrs. Ellis was born Marie Laura Krapf on Sept. 3, 1927, in Glennonville, Mo. Her parents Gospert and Anna Krapf preceded her in death...

Mary Lou Bearden MALDEN, Mo. -- Mary Lou Hampton Bearden, 83, of Malden, Mo., died Thursday, July 19, 2012, in St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mrs. Bearden was born Dec. 21, 1928, in North Little Rock, Ark. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Malden...

Betty Jo Hartwell QULIN, Mo. -- Betty Jo Fowler Hartwell, 77, of Qulin, Mo., died Saturday, July 21, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Hartwell was born Sept. 24, 1934. She was a homemaker and she enjoyed golf, playing piano, traveling and spending time with her family. She attended Osborn General Baptist Church...

Jewel Wilson DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Jewel Martin Wilson, 88, Kennett, Mo., died Saturday, July 21, 2012, at Heritage Nursing Home in Kennett. The daughter of the Frank and Allie Mims Martin, she was born Sept. 1, 1923 in Holcomb, Mo. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening both vegetables and flowers, cooking, and canning. She was a member of the Pilgrim's Rest Church in Fairdealing, Mo...

Allene Crawford NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Allene Crawford, 91, of Eureka, Mo., died Friday, July 20, 2012, at Marymount Manor in Eureka. Mrs. Crawford was born March 29, 1921, in Big Sandy, Tenn. She formerly lived in Neelyville, Mo., and was of the Baptist faith...

Virginia Cossey - Dexter, Mo. Mary Lou Bearden - Malden, Mo. David Bearden - Arnold, Mo. Allene Crawford - Eureka, Mo. Jewel Wilsom - Kennett, Mo. Marie Ellis -Poplar Bluff, Mo. Betty Jo Hartwell - Qulin, Mo.

Mary Lou Bearden MALDEN, Mo. -- Mary Lou Hampton Bearden, 83, of Malden, Mo., died Thursday, July 19, 2012, in St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mrs. Bearden was born Dec. 21, 1928, in North Little Rock, Ark. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Malden...

Mary Bird PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Mary Catherine Bird, 61, of Nixa, Mo., died Saturday, July 21, 2012, at her residence in Nixa. A visitation for the family will begin at 5 p.m. today, with friends and neighbors joining from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Ruegg Funeral Home Chapel in Piedmont, Mo. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at the Masonic Cemetery in Piedmont. A full obituary will follow soon. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhome.com...

Lewis Hester Lewis Pittman Hester, 93, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of California, died Sunday, July 22, 2012, at the Manor in Poplar Bluff. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Robbie Coleman MALDEN, Mo. -- Robert Franklin "Robbie" Coleman, 52, of Gideon, Mo., died Saturday, July 21, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Coleman was born March 9, 1960, in Kennett, Mo. He was a member of Stanfield General Baptist Church. On July 31, 1976, he married Terri Willard in Malden. She survives...

Faye Pierce CORNING, Ark. -- Faye Pierce, 87, of Corning, Ark., died Saturday, July 21, 2012, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark. Mrs. Pierce was born July 7, 1952, in Goreville, Ill. She was a cafeteria worker and enjoyed cooking, sewing and spending time with her family. Mrs. Pierce was a member of House of Prayer in Corning...

Linda Sadler CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Linda Jane Sadler, 60, of Wappapello, Mo., formerly of Chaffee, Mo., died Friday, July 20, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Ms. Sadler was born Nov. 27, 1951, in Chaffee. She was a peer counselor at Family Counseling Center in Poplar Bluff...

Faye Pierce CORNING, Ark. -- Faye Pierce, 87, of Corning, Ark., died Saturday, July 21, 2012, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark. Mrs. Pierce was born July 7, 1925, in Goreville, Ill. She was a cafeteria worker and enjoyed cooking, sewing and spending time with her family. Mrs. Pierce was a member of House of Prayer in Corning...

Sarah Winingnear Qulin, MO. - Sarah Winingnear, 66, of Qulin, Mo. died Sunday July 22, 2012, at her residence. Mrs. Winingnear was born June 22, 1946 in Qulin, Mo. She had lived around Qulin all of her life. A homemaker and enjoyed embroidering. On Aug. 16, 1962 she married Thaddeus Winingnear. He survives...

Anna Lou Isaacks CAMPBELL, Mo. - Anna Lou Isaacks, 100, died Sunday, July 22, 2012 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Isaacks was born on June 9, 1912, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. to the late John James and Mary Etta Madison Boshell. She was a homemaker and a member of the Landmark Pentecostal Church in Malden, Mo...

Mary Bird PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Mary Catherine Bird, 61, of Nixa, Mo., died Saturday, July 21, 2012, at her residence. Ms. Bird was born Dec. 17, 1950, in St. Louis, Mo. She spent her childhood growing up in Old North St. Louis and her summers in Patterson, Mo., with her grandmother and her Aunt Lela Eaton. Ms. Bird graduated from Central High School, Class of 1968, St. Louis, Mo...

Robert Myrant Robert W. Myrant, 89, of Wheat Ridge, Colo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday in Wheat Ridge. Funeral arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Faye Pierce -- Corning, Ark. Anna Isaacks -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Donnie Weathers -- Bernie, Mo. Sara Winingnear -- Qulin, Mo. Sylvia Gregg -- Parma, Mo. Myron Mitchel --Ellsinore, Mo. Neola McCallister -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mary Bird -- Nixa, Mo. Robert Myrant -- Wheat Ridge, Colo...

Myron Mitchel CONCORDIA, Kan. -- Myron E. Mitchel, 92, of Ellsinore, Mo., died Sunday, July 22, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Mitchel was born on Jan. 29, 1920, in Berryville, Ark. Mr. Mitchel served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a lifetime member and past commander of the American Legion and a member of the VFW Post in Concordia, Kan. ...

Neola McCallister ELLSINORE, Mo. -- Neola Marie McCallister, 59, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, July 20, 2012, in Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. McCallister was born Jan. 4, 1953, in St. Louis, Mo. She had lived in Poplar Bluff, Mo. ...

Sylvia Jane Gregg PARMA, MO. - Sylvia Jane Gregg, 90, of Parma, Mo., died Sunday, July 22, 2012, at the Golden Living Center in Malden, Mo. Mrs. Gregg was born in Hartville, Mo., on Nov. 12, 1921. Mrs. Gregg had lived in Parma all of her life. She and her husband had owned and operated Gregg's Grocery in Parma. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Parma and the Parma Senior Citizens Club...

Lewis Hester Lewis Pittman Hester, 93, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of California, died Sunday, July 22, 2012, at the Manor in Poplar Bluff. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Robbie Coleman MALDEN, Mo. -- Robert Franklin "Robbie" Coleman, 52, of Gideon, Mo., died Saturday, July 21, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Coleman was born March 9, 1960, in Kennett, Mo. He was a member of Stanfield General Baptist Church. On July 31, 1976, he married Terri Willard in Malden. She survives...

Faye Pierce CORNING, Ark. -- Faye Pierce, 87, of Corning, Ark., died Saturday, July 21, 2012, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark. Mrs. Pierce was born July 7, 1952, in Goreville, Ill. She was a cafeteria worker and enjoyed cooking, sewing and spending time with her family. Mrs. Pierce was a member of House of Prayer in Corning...

Linda Sadler CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Linda Jane Sadler, 60, of Wappapello, Mo., formerly of Chaffee, Mo., died Friday, July 20, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Ms. Sadler was born Nov. 27, 1951, in Chaffee. She was a peer counselor at Family Counseling Center in Poplar Bluff...

Faye Pierce CORNING, Ark. -- Faye Pierce, 87, of Corning, Ark., died Saturday, July 21, 2012, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark. Mrs. Pierce was born July 7, 1925, in Goreville, Ill. She was a cafeteria worker and enjoyed cooking, sewing and spending time with her family. Mrs. Pierce was a member of House of Prayer in Corning...

Robert Myrant Robert W. Myrant, 89, of Wheat Ridge, Colo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday in Wheat Ridge. Funeral arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Faye Pierce -- Corning, Ark. Anna Isaacks -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Donnie Weathers -- Bernie, Mo. Sara Winingnear -- Qulin, Mo. Sylvia Gregg -- Parma, Mo. Myron Mitchel --Ellsinore, Mo. Neola McCallister -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mary Bird -- Nixa, Mo. Robert Myrant -- Wheat Ridge, Colo...

Sylvia Jane Gregg PARMA, MO. - Sylvia Jane Gregg, 90, of Parma, Mo., died Sunday, July 22, 2012, at the Golden Living Center in Malden, Mo. Mrs. Gregg was born in Hartville, Mo., on Nov. 12, 1921. Mrs. Gregg had lived in Parma all of her life. She and her husband had owned and operated Gregg's Grocery in Parma. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Parma and the Parma Senior Citizens Club...

Marie Mabry NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Marie Mabry, 94, of Naylor, Mo., died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at The Cedargate in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel in Neelyville, Mo.

Charles Kelly Sr. Charles Robert Kelly Sr., 69, of Qulin, Mo., died Thursday, July 19, 2012, in Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Kelly was born Jan. 16, 1943, in Hollister, Mo. He was a lifetime resident of Butler County, Mo., and was a member of Calvary Community Church...

Elvin Klepzig DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Elvin Klepzig, 57, of Doniphan, Mo., died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan.

Billy Blagg Billy Justin Blagg, 81, of Harviell, Mo., died Monday, July 23, 2012, at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Funeral arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Charlie Swinger FISK, Mo. -- Charles "Charlie" Swinger, 68, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Sunday, July 22, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO Mr. Swinger was born Jan. 25, 1944, in St. Louis, Mo. He returned to Poplar Bluff in 1989. ...

Louis Hester Louis Pittman Hester, 93, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of California, died Sunday, July 22, 2012 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Hester was born Oct. 13, 1918 in Poplar Bluff. He was a member of New Home General Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff, and had retired from General Motors Company in California. Mr. Hester was also a veteran of the U.S. Army-Air Corps and served during World War II. He enjoyed photography, collecting clocks and coins and tinkering...

Ellen Barker NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Ellen Jane Barker, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, July 23, 2012, at her residence. Mrs. Barker was born Sept. 19, 1942, in Galesberg, Mich. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Datto Missionary Baptist Church in Datto, Ark...

Dr. Robert Watson Myrant Dr. Robert Watson Myrant, 89, of Lakewood, Colo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, July 21, 2012, at Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge, Colo. Dr. Myrant was born Aug. 26, 1922, in Poplar Bluff, and was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School. ...

Charles Kelly ­-- Qulin, Mo. Louis Hester -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Charlie Swinger -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Ellen Barker -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Marie Mabry -- Naylor, Mo. Elvin Klepzig -- Doniphan, Mo. Billy Blagg -- Harviell, Mo. Dr. Robert Myrant -- Lakewood, Colo...

Charles Kelly Sr. Charles Robert Kelly Sr., 69, of Qulin, Mo., died Thursday, July 19, 2012, in Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Kelly was born Jan. 16, 1943, in Hollister, Mo. He was a lifetime resident of Butler County, Mo., and was a member of Calvary Community Church...

Marie Mabry NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Marie Mabry, 94, of Naylor, Mo., died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at The Cedargate in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel in Neelyville, Mo.

Elvin Klepzig DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Elvin Klepzig, 57, of Doniphan, Mo., died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan.

Billy Blagg Billy Justin Blagg, 81, of Harviell, Mo., died Monday, July 23, 2012, at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Funeral arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff, Mo.

James Holloway MALDEN, Mo. -- James Holloway, 75, of Malden, Mo., died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at Missouri Southern Healthcare in Dexter. Funeral arrangements are pending with Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden.

Lareda Jo Barks PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Lareda Jo Barks, 72, of Piedmont, Mo., died Wednesday, July 25, 2012, in O'Fallon, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont. Condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com.

Dorothea Eads-Catlett PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Dorothea Eads-Catlett, 64, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. She was born July 15, 1948, in Cannelton, Ind., and had lived in Poplar Bluff for many years...

Charles Bowman Charles E. "Pooch" Bowman, 62, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Gary Douglas Gary Douglas, 52, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, July 26, 2012, in Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service.

Perma Ezell PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Perma Elizabeth Ezell, 90, of Piedmont, Mo., died Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. in Peach Tree Church in Piedmont. Burial will be in the church cemetery...

Stella Jupp Stella Jupp, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, July 23, 2012 in Poplar Bluff. She was born Jan. 31, 1929 in Indiana. She was of the Catholic faith and had retired as a supervisor with Continental Airlines. She is survived by three sons, George Jupp and Charles Jupp, both of California, and Robert Jupp of Williamsville, Mo.; three daughters, Cynthia Jupp and Marie Jupp, both of Poplar Bluff, and Carol Raymer of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; three brothers, Charles Stewart of Indiana, Joseph Stewart and Carl Stewart, both of California; and one sister; Judy Buldac of California, and 14 grandchildren.. ...

Billy Blagg Billy Justin Blagg, 81, of Harviell, Mo., died Monday, July 23, 2012, at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Mr. Blagg was born Dec. 9, 1931, in Grubbs, Ark. He had lived in Butler County since 1957. He worked in education for 30 years as a coach and the last 16 years as superintendent of schools. He served on the TRC Board of Trustees...

Mark Hall ELLSINORE, Mo. -- Mark Dennis Hall, 58, of Ellsinore, Mo., died Saturday, July 21, in The Manor Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Hall was born June 19, 1954 in Poplar Bluff. He was a longtime resident of the Grandin and Ellsinore, Mo., area. He was a self-employed bricklayer and stone mason and was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and swimming in Current River. He had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening, he also enjoyed riding around and taking in nature...

Elvin Klepzig DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Elvin Ray Klepzig, 57, of Doniphan, Mo., died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Klepzig, son of Don Klepzig and Rose (Burrows) Klepzig, was born July 15, 1955, in Mountain View, Mo. He was an over-the-road truck driver. Mr. Klepzig enjoyed history, railroads, gardening, riding horses and he had a special love for animals. He was a member of the Missouri Pacific Historical Society...

Michael Capone ELLINGTON, Mo. -- Michael Theodore Capone, 71, of Ellington, Mo., died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in Kindred Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Capone was born March 10, 1941. He was of the Catholic faith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. He was a former member of the VFW in Desloge and had retired as a self-employed electrician. He enjoyed playing music (disc jockey) and family gatherings...

Mae Henson LESTERVILLE, Mo. -- Mae B. Henson, 79, of Black, Mo., died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at her residence. Mrs. Henson was born Oct. 18, 1932, in Black. She attended Black River Baptist Church in Black and had retired as owner/operator of a grocery store...

Royal Hoyer Royal Axel Hoyer, 73, of Miller, Mo., died at 6:39 a.m. on Friday, July 20, 2012, at his home. Local survivors include a son, James Hoyer of Poplar Bluff; grandchildren, Ashley Smith of Puxico, and Christian Hoyer of Poplar Bluff. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the Morris-Leiman-Mosher Funeral Home...

Marie Mabry NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Marie Mabry, 94, of Naylor, Mo., died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at The Cedargate in Poplar Bluff, Mo. The daughter of Henry Blaylock and Ida Lane Blaylock, she was born March 19, 1918, in Clay County, Ark. She was a member of the Elm Grove General Baptist Church in Naylor and served in many offices in the church. She was a member of the Eastern Star in Naylor...

Barbara Hill PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Barbara Ann Hill, 63, of Piedmont, Mo., died Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at her home. Mrs. Hill was born April 29, 1949, at Blytheville, Ark. She graduated from Campbell High School and was a homemaker. She lived in the Piedmont area for 23 years and was of the Catholic faith...

Lareda Jo Barks PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Lareda Jo Barks, 72, of Piedmont, Mo., died Wednesday, July 25, 2012, in O'Fallon, Mo. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Monday followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. in Patterson Baptist Church in Patterson, Mo. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery at Shook, Mo...

Earl Stilts PUXICO, Mo. -- Earl Lee "Jr." Stilts, 87, of Puxico, Mo., died Thursday, July 26, 2012, in Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, Mo. Mr. Stilts was born on Oct. 2 , 1924, in Gypsy, Mo. He had lived in the Puxico area most of his life. He was a retired mechanic at John Deere and had also been a farmer with Douglas Farms. ...

James Holloway MALDEN, Mo. -- James Walter Holloway, 75, of Malden, Mo., died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, in Southern Missouri Healthcare in Dexter, Mo. Mr. Holloway was born March 10, 1937, in Canalou, Mo. He was a member of Zion Grove Missionary Baptist Church...

Nola Curfman DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Nola Curfman, 99, of Doniphan, Mo., died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at The Manor in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Curfman was born Sept. 21, 1912, in Doniphan. She had been a timekeeper for R.C. Can Company. Mrs. Curfman was very faithful with St. John's Baptist Church of St. Louis. She enjoyed crocheting, pottery and shopping...

Charles Bowman Charles Eugene "Pooch" Bowman, 62, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mr. Bowman was born Feb. 8 1950, in Poplar Bluff. He was formerly employed as a lineman for the city of Poplar Bluff and for REA in Bloomfield, Mo. ...

Norman Cooper Corning, Ark. -- Norman Dean "Pop" Cooper, 73, of Corning, Ark., died Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at Regional Medical Center in Memphis, Tenn. Born July 6, 1939 in Grafton, Ill., Mr. Cooper was a produce salesman who enjoyed hauling watermelons and going to the farm. He was of the Baptist faith...

Fred Lasater DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Frederick William "Fred" Lasater, 92, of West Plains, Mo., formerly of Doniphan, Mo., died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Ozark Medical Center in West Plains. Funeral arrangements are pending with Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan...

Connie Dale DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Connie Dale, 70, of Bardley, Mo., died at his home Friday, July 27, 2012. Funeral arrangements are pending with Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan.

Edith Julian Edith Viola Julian, 97, of Corning, Ark., passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012, in Corning. Born Jan. 31, 1915 in Idalia, Mo., Mrs. Julian was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She had been a member of First Christian Church since 1934 and enjoyed attending service and fellowship with her church family...

Perma Ezell Perma Elizabeth Ezell, 90, of Piedmont, Mo., died Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center, Piedmont. Mrs. Ezell was born July 15, 1922 to Lander Henson and Ida (Eaton) Henson in Piedmont. She was the youngest of 11 children. She attended school at Peach Tree. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Peach Tree General Baptist all of her life...

Martha Strobaugh DEXTER, Mo. -- Martha Elizabeth Strobaugh, 93 of Dexter, Mo., died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at the Missouri Southern Healthcare in Dexter. Mrs. Strobaugh was born on Jan. 31, 1919, in Center Ridge, Ark. She moved from Arkansas to the Charter Oak community in 1946, where she and her husband farmed until moving to Dexter in 1985. She was a member of the Church of Christ...

James Holloway -- Malden, Mo. Earl Stilts -- Puxico, Mo. Nola Curfman -- Doniphan, Mo. Shairon Ward -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Charles Bowman -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Norman Cooper -- Corning, Ark. Edith Julian -- Corning, Ark. Martha Strobaugh -- Dexter, Mo...

Shairon Ward Shairon J. Ward, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Ward was born Dec. 15, 1936, in Deering, Mo. She was a member of Oak Grove New Beginning Church. She was a team driver with her husband in the trucking industry. She enjoyed playing the piano, singing karaoke at the Eagles and American Legion and eating fish...

Shairon Ward Shairon J. Ward, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Ward was born Dec. 15, 1936, in Deering, Mo. She was a member of Oak Grove New Beginning Church. She was a team driver with her husband in the trucking industry. She enjoyed playing the piano, singing karaoke at the Eagles and American Legion and eating fish...

Norman Cooper Corning, Ark. -- Norman Dean "Pop" Cooper, 73, of Corning, Ark., died Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at Regional Medical Center in Memphis, Tenn. Born July 6, 1939 in Grafton, Ill., Mr. Cooper was a produce salesman who enjoyed hauling watermelons and going to the farm. He was of the Baptist faith...

Connie Dale DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Connie Dale, 70, of Bardley, Mo., died at his home Friday, July 27, 2012. Funeral arrangements are pending with Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan.

Edith Julian Edith Viola Julian, 97, of Corning, Ark., passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012, in Corning. Born Jan. 31, 1915 in Idalia, Mo., Mrs. Julian was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She had been a member of First Christian Church since 1934 and enjoyed attending service and fellowship with her church family...

Perma Ezell Perma Elizabeth Ezell, 90, of Piedmont, Mo., died Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center, Piedmont. Mrs. Ezell was born July 15, 1922 to Lander Henson and Ida (Eaton) Henson in Piedmont. She was the youngest of 11 children. She attended school at Peach Tree. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Peach Tree General Baptist all of her life...

Charles Bowman Charles Eugene "Pooch" Bowman, 62, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mr. Bowman was born Feb. 8 1950, in Poplar Bluff. He was formerly employed as a lineman for the city of Poplar Bluff and for REA in Bloomfield, Mo. ...

Barbara Hill PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Barbara Ann Hill, 63, of Piedmont, Mo., died Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at her home. Mrs. Hill was born April 29, 1949, at Blytheville, Ark. She graduated from Campbell High School and was a homemaker. She lived in the Piedmont area for 23 years and was of the Catholic faith...

Donna Arnold CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Donna Arnold, 60, of Piggott, Ark., died Saturday, July 28, 2012, in the Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott. Funeral arrangements are pending with Landess Funeral Home of Campbell, Mo.

Helen Crowley PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Helen L. Crowley, 83, of Piedmont, Mo., died Friday, July 27, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Crowley was born Jan. 10, 1929, at St. Louis, Mo., and had lived in the Piedmont area for many years. She had worked for the International Hat Factory and Brown Shoe Company in Piedmont. She was of the Baptist faith...

Robert Belmar PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Robert Curtis Belmar, 51, of Brunot, Mo., died Friday, July 27, 2012. Funeral arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont, Mo. Condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Eileen Pitts Eileen Pitts, 66, of Sikeston, Mo., died Friday, July 27, 2012, in Sikeston. Mrs. Pitts was born Aug. 21, 1945, in St. Louis, Mo. She had lived most of her life in Poplar Bluff, moving to Sikeston three years ago. She was of the Pentecostal faith and was baptized at Sportsman's Park. She enjoyed fishing...

Leonard Borton BELLEVILLE, Ill. -- C. Leonard Borton, 62, of Freeburg, Ill., died peacefully on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at home, surrounded by the family. Mr. Borton was born April 7, 1950, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He graduated from the University of Kentucky with a bachelor's degree in architecture and from the University of Colorado with a Master of Science degree in civil engineering. ...

Connie Dale DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Connie Roy Dale, 70, of Doniphan, Mo., died Friday, July 27, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Dale, son of Rector Allen and Emma May (Rackley) Dale, was born May 11, 1942, in Oregon County, Mo. He was a lifelong resident of Ripley County. ...

In the obituary for Dr. Robert Watson Myrant which was published Wednesday, the names of two of the surviving nephews were incorrect. The nephews should have been listed as Roger Hogg, Danny Hogg, Eddie Hick II and Donald Hicks, all of Poplar Bluff...

Brazillie French LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Brazillie French, 92, of Maumelle, Ark., went to be with the Lord, Friday, July 27, 2012. She was born on May 31, 1920, in Success, Ark., to the late Edward Franklin Bush and Eliza Ellen Bush. She was married to Raymond Ralph French Sr. on Oct. 3, 1942...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Lareda Jo Barks, 72, of Piedmont, Mo., died on Wednesday, July 25, 2012, in O'Fallon, Mo. Mrs. Barks was born on Feb. 25, 1940, in Gideon, Mo., to Cecil Arlen Byers and Grace Estelle (Gregory) Byers. On Nov. 25, 1983, she was united in marriage to Ronald David Barks. ...

Earl Miller DEXTER, Mo. -- Earl Miller, 87, of Dexter, Mo., died Friday, July 27, 2012, in Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Miller was born on Dec. 15, 1924, in Dexter. He had lived all of his life in Dexter. He had worked for the Worley Implement Co. - John Deere dealer for 32 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Dexter V.F.W. for 65 years...

Fred Lasater DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Frederick William "Fred" Lasater, 92, of Gatewood, Mo., died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at the Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, Mo. Mr. Lasater was born Jan. 13, 1920, in Lindsay, Neb. He had been a truck driver for Reed Oil Company in Doniphan, Mo. Mr. Lasater was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during World War II. He enjoyed farming, reading and being with his grandchildren...

Gary Douglas Gary Richard Douglas, 52, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died unexpectedly Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Douglas was born Jan. 18, 1960, in Cairo, Ill. He had retired from the U.S. Air Force, and during his 20 years of service had received an Air Force Achievement Medal with 2 devices, Air Force Commendation Medal with 1 device, Air Force Longevity Service Award with 4 devices, Air Force Training Ribbon, Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon with 5 devices, Air Force Overseas Tour Ribbon with 2 devices, National Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Air Force BMT Honor Graduate Ribbon, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, NCO Professional Military Education Ribbon with 1 device, NATO Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 2 devices, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with 5 devices, and Armed Forces Service Medal.. ...

Robert Belmar PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Robert Curtis Belmar, 51, of Brunot, Mo., died Friday, July 27, 2012. Funeral arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont, Mo. Condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Connie Dale DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Connie Roy Dale, 70, of Doniphan, Mo., died Friday, July 27, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Dale, son of Rector Allen and Emma May (Rackley) Dale, was born May 11, 1942, in Oregon County, Mo. He was a lifelong resident of Ripley County. ...

Leonard Borton BELLEVILLE, Ill. -- C. Leonard Borton, 62, of Freeburg, Ill., died peacefully on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at home, surrounded by the family. Mr. Borton was born April 7, 1950, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He graduated from the University of Kentucky with a bachelor's degree in architecture and from the University of Colorado with a Master of Science degree in civil engineering. ...

Eileen Pitts Eileen Pitts, 66, of Sikeston, Mo., died Friday, July 27, 2012, in Sikeston. Mrs. Pitts was born Aug. 21, 1945, in St. Louis, Mo. She had lived most of her life in Poplar Bluff, moving to Sikeston three years ago. She was of the Pentecostal faith and was baptized at Sportsman's Park. She enjoyed fishing...

Earl Miller DEXTER, Mo. -- Earl Miller, 87, of Dexter, Mo., died Friday, July 27, 2012, in Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Miller was born on Dec. 15, 1924, in Dexter. He had lived all of his life in Dexter. He had worked for the Worley Implement Co. - John Deere dealer for 32 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Dexter V.F.W. for 65 years...

Gary Douglas Gary Richard Douglas, 52, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died unexpectedly Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Douglas was born Jan. 18, 1960, in Cairo, Ill. He had retired from the U.S. Air Force, and during his 20 years of service had received an Air Force Achievement Medal with 2 devices, Air Force Commendation Medal with 1 device, Air Force Longevity Service Award with 4 devices, Air Force Training Ribbon, Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon with 5 devices, Air Force Overseas Tour Ribbon with 2 devices, National Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Air Force BMT Honor Graduate Ribbon, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, NCO Professional Military Education Ribbon with 1 device, NATO Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 2 devices, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal with 5 devices, and Armed Forces Service Medal.. ...

Helen Crowley PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Helen L. Crowley, 83, of Piedmont, Mo., died Friday, July 27, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Crowley was born Jan. 10, 1929, at St. Louis, Mo., and had lived in the Piedmont area for many years. She had worked for the International Hat Factory and Brown Shoe Company in Piedmont. She was of the Baptist faith...

James Greer James Dale Greer,72, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Greer was born Nov. 10, 1939, in Fisk, Mo. He was a member of the Rombauer General Baptist Church. Mr. Greer enjoyed hunting and fishing, and collecting and polishing rocks...

Robert Belmar PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Robert Curtis Belmar, 51, of Brunot, Mo., died Friday, July 27, 2012. Mr. Belmar was born Jan. 6, 1961, in St. Louis, Mo., to Ronald Belmar and Laura (Watkins) Belmar. Bob was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. He graduated from Clearwater High School in Piedmont, Mo.. Bob has lived the majority of his life in Piedmont, MO. He attended South County Tech and Three Rivers Community College, obtaining degrees from both schools...

Martha Boyles DEXTER, Mo. -- Martha J. Boyles, 88, of Dexter, Mo., died Sunday, July 29, 2012, at her daughters's home in Dexter. Mrs. Boyles was born on March 31, 1924, in Oakland, Ark. She lived in the Dexter and Essex, Mo., areas most of her life and attended the Lighthouse Christian Center in Dexter. She had worked as an inspector in a hat factory for more than 20 years...

Sherman Plunkett MALDEN, Mo. -- Sherman Plunkett, 54, of Holcomb, Mo., died Tuesday, July 31, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden, Mo.

Billy Jay McClain FISK, Mo. -- Billy Jay McClain, 48, of Fenton, Mo., died Sunday, July 29, 2012, at St. Clair Health Center in Fenton. Mr. McClain was born June 29, 1964, in Hammond, Ind. He had lived at Fenton for the past 10 years. He formerly lived in the Poplar Bluff and Dexter areas most of his life. He was a member of the Local Laborers Union #916 at Farmington...

Andy McGee NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Andy McGee, 50, of Blue Springs, Mo., died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence,Mo. Mr. McGee was born April 20, 1962, in Doniphan, Mo. He was a member of Elm Grove Baptist Church in Naylor, Mo., and was a truck driver and did commercial hauling...

Keith Abbott DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Charles "Keith" Abbott, 41, of Doniphan, Mo., died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Abbott was born June 26, 1971, in Memphis, Tenn. He had been a sawmiller. Mr. Abbott enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his sons...

Kenneth Pemberton MALDEN, Mo. -- Kenneth Dwain Pemberton, 68, of Malden, Mo., died Monday, July 23, 2012, in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Pemberton was born Oct. 8, 1943, in Tate, Ill. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had worked as a coal miner. On Dec. 4, 2008, he was married to Brenda Stone in Piggott, Ark. She survives...

Jamie Lynch MALDEN, Mo. -- Jamie Lynch, 37, of Malden, Mo., died Sunday, July 29, 2012, at Missouri Southern Healthcare in Dexter, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Landess Funeral Home of Malden.

Keith Abbott DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Charles "Keith" Abbott, 41, of Doniphan, Mo., died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending with Edwards Funeral Home of Doniphan.

James Greer James Dale Greer, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home of Poplar Bluff.

James King MALDEN, Mo. -- James King, 90, of Malden, Mo., died Monday, July 30, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending with Landess Funeral Home of Malden.

Barbara Gard DEXTER, Mo. -- Barbara June Gard, 72, of Dexter, Mo., died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Clearview Nursing and Rehab in Sikeston, Mo. Barbara was born June 12, 1940 in Disco, Mich. Barbara resided in Dexter all her life and worked for Dexter Hospital, Lucas Florist and most recently was a decorator for Health Systems Inc...

Ty Johnson MALDEN, Mo. -- Ty David Johnson of Malden, Mo., died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born Friday, July 27, 2012, in Poplar Bluff. Surviving are his parents, Eric Johnson and Tammy Cowart of Malden; one brother, Kaiden Johnson of the home, one sister, Jayla Anderson of Howardville, Mo.; grandparents, Brenda Cowart of Bernie, Mo., James Cowart of Campbell, Mo., David and Wilma Johnson of Malden; great-grandparents, James and Diane Wagner of Bernie.. ...

Eric Plummer PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Eric C. Plummer, 46, of Van Buren, Mo., died on Saturday, July 28, 2012, in Van Buren. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont is in charge of arrangements. Condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Ed Miller DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Edwin Earl Miller, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Miller was born Sept. 15, 1928, at Siota County, Ohio. He had been a plant manager for the W.C. Downey Company and was a member of the Church of Christ...

Charles McRoy PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Charles Leon McRoy, Sr., 82, of Des Arc, Mo., died Sunday, July 29, 2012. Funeral arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont, MO. Condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com.

James King MALDEN, Mo. -- James Rudolph King, 90, of Malden, Mo., died Monday, July 30, 2012, in Poplar Buff, Mo. Mr. King was born Sept. 12, 1921, in Piggott, Ark. He was a member of Bethany General Baptist Church in Campbell, Mo. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He had worked as a heavy equipment operator...

James Greer James Dale Greer, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home of Poplar Bluff.

Jamie Lynch MALDEN, Mo. -- Jamie Lynch, 37, of Malden, Mo., died Sunday, July 29, 2012, at Missouri Southern Healthcare in Dexter, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Landess Funeral Home of Malden.

Kenneth Pemberton MALDEN, Mo. -- Kenneth Dwain Pemberton, 68, of Malden, Mo., died Monday, July 23, 2012, in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Pemberton was born Oct. 8, 1943, in Tate, Ill. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had worked as a coal miner. On Dec. 4, 2008, he was married to Brenda Stone in Piggott, Ark. She survives...

Barbara Gard DEXTER, Mo. -- Barbara June Gard, 72, of Dexter, Mo., died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Clearview Nursing and Rehab in Sikeston, Mo. Barbara was born June 12, 1940 in Disco, Mich. Barbara resided in Dexter all her life and worked for Dexter Hospital, Lucas Florist and most recently was a decorator for Health Systems Inc...

Eric Plummer PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Eric C. Plummer, 46, of Van Buren, Mo., died on Saturday, July 28, 2012, in Van Buren. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont is in charge of arrangements. Condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Ed Miller DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Edwin Earl Miller, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Miller was born Sept. 15, 1928, at Siota County, Ohio. He had been a plant manager for the W.C. Downey Company and was a member of the Church of Christ...

Robert Belmar PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Robert Curtis Belmar, 51, of Brunot, Mo., died Friday, July 27, 2012. Mr. Belmar was born Jan. 6, 1961, in St. Louis, Mo., to Ronald Belmar and Laura (Watkins) Belmar. Bob was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. He graduated from Clearwater High School in Piedmont, Mo.. Bob has lived the majority of his life in Piedmont, MO. He attended South County Tech and Three Rivers Community College, obtaining degrees from both schools...

James Greer James Dale Greer,72, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Greer was born Nov. 10, 1939, in Fisk, Mo. He was a member of the Rombauer General Baptist Church. Mr. Greer enjoyed hunting and fishing, and collecting and polishing rocks...

Sherman Plunkett MALDEN, Mo. -- Sherman Plunkett, 54, of Holcomb, Mo., died Tuesday, July 31, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden, Mo.

Billy Jay McClain FISK, Mo. -- Billy Jay McClain, 48, of Fenton, Mo., died Sunday, July 29, 2012, at St. Clair Health Center in Fenton. Mr. McClain was born June 29, 1964, in Hammond, Ind. He had lived at Fenton for the past 10 years. He formerly lived in the Poplar Bluff and Dexter areas most of his life. He was a member of the Local Laborers Union #916 at Farmington...

Andy McGee NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Andy McGee, 50, of Blue Springs, Mo., died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence,Mo. Mr. McGee was born April 20, 1962, in Doniphan, Mo. He was a member of Elm Grove Baptist Church in Naylor, Mo., and was a truck driver and did commercial hauling...

Keith Abbott DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Charles "Keith" Abbott, 41, of Doniphan, Mo., died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Abbott was born June 26, 1971, in Memphis, Tenn. He had been a sawmiller. Mr. Abbott enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his sons...