Obituaries from January 2013

Vera Brueseke MALDEN, Mo. -- Vera Essie Brueseke, 96, of Centralia, Ill, formerly of Malden, Mo., died Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, Salem Township Hospital in Salem, Ill. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden followed by funeral services at noon in the funeral home chapel with Mr. James Powell officiating. Burial will be Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden...

Claud Foster CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Claud Lee Foster, 78, of Campbell, Mo., died Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, Mo. Mr. Foster was born Jan. 2, 1934, to Claud Telford Foster and Amy Lee Nelson Foster at Campbell. He was a retired farmer and a member of First Baptist Church in Campbell...

Lonnie Garrett WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo. -- Lonnie Eugene Garrett, 71, of Williamsville, Mo., passed away Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Poplar Bluff, Mo. Lonnie was born July 13, 1941, in Williamsville to Lonnie T. and Evelene Keasling Garrett...

Flora Blocker DEXTER, Mo. -- Flora Bell Blocker, 84, of Dexter, Mo., died Sunday Dec. 30, 2012, at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation was held Tuesday evening at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. The funeral was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jerry Cooper officiating...

Necia Young QULIN, Mo. -- Necia Gladis Young, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of St. Clair, Mo., died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at Colonial Home in Doniphan, Mo.. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Qulin, Mo. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Friday in the funeral home chapel with Bros. Wayne Curry and Vernon Curry officiating. Burial will be at Carolla Cemetery in Oglesville, Mo...

Henry Rogers, Jr. MALDEN, MO. -- Henry Franklin Rogers, Jr., 82, of Malden, Mo., died Monday, Dec. 31, 2013, at his residence. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday at Bradshaw Funeral home in Malden. The funeral will begin at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with Military Honors...

Evelyn Sisco ELLSINORE, Mo. -- Evelyn Agnes Sisco, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at Mark Twin Caring Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. A visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday followed by the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. in the McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellsinore, Mo. The Rev. Jerry Crowley will officiate...

James Shamblin PIEDMONT, Mo. -- James Shamblin, 55, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of Iron County, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012, in Poplar Bluff. James was born on Aug. 11, 1957, in Bonne Terre, Mo., to Meddie Alfred Shamblin and Wanda Mae Holt Shamblin. James graduated from high school and spent his later adult years in Poplar Bluff. James was a Christian and of the Nazarene Faith...

Ruth Shular WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo. -- Ruth Shular, 73, of Williamsville, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Ruth Inez Shular was born March 29, 1939, in Mill Spring, Mo., to Joseph C. and Ada Skaggs Dougherty. ...

Robert Marler Robert Patrick Marler, 32, of Poplar Bluff loved and lived life to its fullest from Oct. 28, 1980, until he passed away on Jan. 1, 2013 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He died doing one of the many things he loved -- hunting outdoors with friends. Most everyone knew him as Bob, a fun-loving, free spirited, fiery guy who would do anything for anyone. Whether he was piddling in his garage or farming in the fields, you can guarantee he was loving life...

Ellen Whitehead PUXICO, Mo. -- Ellen Whitehead, 97, of Puxico, Mo., died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, at Puxico Nursing Home. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Friday at Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ray Placher officiating. Burial will be in Balch Cemtery in Zalma, Mo...

Katina Koyle Katina "Katie" Lynn Koyle, 39, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, at her residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.

Sylvia Hurst DEXTER, Mo. -- Sylvia Lou Maddox Hurst, 77, of Bloomfield, Mo., died Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 at Missouri Southern Healthcare in Dexter. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m Friday at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Ken Franklin officiating. Burial will be in Hagy Cemetery in Dexter...

Ralph Bloodworth Jr. Ralph Randale Bloodworth, Jr., 68, a prominent Poplar Bluff, Mo., attorney, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013 at his residence. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Michael Sharp GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Michael James Sharp, 67, of Dexter, Mo., died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, in Lowndes, Mo. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Monday followed by the funeral services at 11 a.m. at Ruegg Funeral Home in Greenville, Mo. Burial will be at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Mo...

Kathy Aud Kathy Eileen Aud, 64, of Poplar Bluff died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Aud was born Feb. 4, 1948, in Poplar Bluff. She was a member of South Poplar Bluff General Baptist Church, and was a retired office manager. Mrs. Aud enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren...

Ralph Randale Bloodworth Jr. He was a fountain of funny stories -- most of them about his own adventures and misadventures. But he was all business when it came to the practice of law. Ralph Randale Bloodworth Jr., of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday (Jan. 2, 2013) after a long battle with cancer. He was 68...

Katina Koyle Katina "Katie" Lynn Koyle, 39, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, at her residence. Katina was born Feb. 13, 1973 in Poplar Bluff. She attended The First Baptist Church and was a licensed paramedic. Katina enjoyed spending time with her family, scrapbooking, sewing and embroidery...

Ricky Clay Johnson MALDEN, Mo. -- Ricky Clay Johnson, 60, of Clarkton, Mo., died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo., Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday followed by the funeral at 1 p.m. at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Burial will be in Stanfield Cemetery...

Dorothy Armor Dorothy Mae Armor, 91, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Armor was born Dec. 7, 1921, in Hamilton, Ohio, and formerly lived in Flint, Mich. She was a member of Fellowship General Baptist Church and was a homemaker...

CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Theresa Elizabeth Newton, 92, of Bernie, Mo. died Friday, Jan. 4, 2013 at Missouri Southern Healthcare, Dexter, Mo. Mrs. Newton was born Jan. 29, 1920, in Clarkton, Mo. Her parents were William Hughes Martin and Myrtice Dunlap Martin...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Paul Douglas Bridgewater, 70, of Harviell, Mo., passed away Jan. 4, 2013, at his residence. He was born Dec. 6, 1942, in Rockford, Ill. He had lived in Butler County most of his life and was a mechanic. He attended Neelyville, Naylor and Arkansas State schools...

PIGGOTT, ARK. -- Dalphus Oscar Moffitt of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. A Navy Veteran during World War II, Dalph was born Sept. 7, 1921, in Wooster, Ark, to the late Oscar Stewart and Maggie (Matchett) Moffitt...

Dawsey Gregory PUXICO, Mo. -- Dawsey Gregory, 72, of Puxico, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico.

Ricky Ledbetter MALDEN, Mo. -- Ricky DeWayne Ledbetter, 50, of Campbell, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, at Campbell. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday followed by the funeral service at 1 p.m. at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Burial will be in Bernie Cemetery...

Brenda Odle DEXTER, Mo. -- Brenda S. Odle, 66, of Desoto Texas, formerly of the Circle City community, died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at her residence. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Mo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Steve Fitzpatrick officiating. Burial will be in Triplett Cemetery near Dexter...

Gerald Ratley DEXTER, Mo. -- Gerald Ratley, 66, of Dudley, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 7, 2012. Funeral arrangements are pending with the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter.

Dr. John Loughead Dr. John Robert Loughead, 90, passed away Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at the Mark Twain Caring Center. Dr. Loughead was born July 20, 1922, in Unionville, Mo., to George Robert and Esther E. Loughead. He was graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1940. ...

John Vernon John Michael Vernon, 61, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, at the home of his father surrounded by his loving family. John was born Nov. 7, 1951 in Poplar Bluff. He was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School, and Bailey Technical School in St. Louis. John was a self-employed Licensed Master Plumber and had served 6 years in the Missouri National Guard. John enjoyed spending time with his family, farming, and restoring antique cars...

Prientus Hastings DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Prientus Lee Hastings, 82, of Doniphan, Mo., died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at the Current River Nursing Center in Doniphan. Mr. Hastings, son of Walter Hastings and Hazel (Hackworth) Hastings, was born Aug. 23, 1929, in Doniphan...

Juanita Umfleet DEXTER, Mo. -- Juanita Umfleet, 90, of Dexter, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, at her home. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Josh Carpenter officiating. Burial will be in Triplett Cemetery near Dexter...

Lester Henry ELLINGTON, Mo. -- Lester Henry, 88, of Desloge, Mo., formerly of Ellington, Mo., died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at NHC Healthcare in Desloge. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday at McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellington, Mo. The funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Ellington City Cemetery...

Monroe Statler DEXTER, Mo. -- Monroe Statler, 90, of Bloomfield, Mo., died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at the Golden Living Center in Bloomfield. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Triplett cemetery...

Carol Richman PUXICO, Mo. -- Carol Richman, 51, of Wappapello, Mo., died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at the home of her daughter in Fenton, Mo. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday at Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico, Mo. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Wayne Burchett officiating. Burial will be in Richman Cemetery in Wappapello...

Patricia Brown GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Patricia Diane Brown, 54, of Greenville, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home in Greenville.

Betty Henry Betty Ann Henry, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of St. Louis, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. The arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Earl Vaughn PIGGOTT, Ark. -- Earl D. Vaughn, 72, of Trumann, Ark., died Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. Visitation was held Tuesday evening. The funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home in Piggott, Ark., with Austin Missey officiating. Burial was in Piggott Cemetery...

Phyllis James Phyllis Lavern James, 49, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 14, 2013 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Ms. James was born June 26, 1963, in Neelyville to James L. and Georgia Price of Poplar Bluff. She formerly lived in Kansas City, Mo., and was a member of Conley Grove Church...

Daniel Whittemore DEXTER, Mo. -- Daniel Joe Whittemore, 34, of Dexter, Mo, died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Burial will be in in the Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton, Mo...

William Monroe DEXTER, Mo. -- William E. "Will" Monroe, 68, of Dexter, Mo., died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at the Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Mo...

Eileen Nall CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Eileen Nall, 89, of Cape Girardeau, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, at Chateau Girardeau Health Center . Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau and again from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday at Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel in Neelyville, Mo...

Elvin Crawford PUXICO, Mo. -- Elvin W. Crawford, 87, of Wappapello, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at his daughter's home in Eagle River, Alaska. Mr. Crawford was born Aug. 11, 1925, in Wappapello, Mo. He had formerly lived in St. Louis, Mo., and Eagle River. ...

Ed Boyt DEXTER, Mo. -- Ed Boyt, 80, of Dexter, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013. Funeral arrangements are pending with Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter.

Billy Jo Edwards DEXTER, Mo. -- B.J. Edwards, 30, of Park Hills, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Mo. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be with full Military Honors in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Mo...

Marcia Hogan Marcia Kay Hogan, 42, died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013. Ms. Hogan was born Feb. 25, 1970. Survivors include three children, Christopher Cody Danner, Dennis Jeffrey Danner and Jennifer Nicole Danner; and one brother, Billy Gene Hogan Jr. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Gene Hogan Sr. and mother Vera Mae McNew-Hogan...

Nellie Franklin PUXICO, MO. -- Nellie Franklin, 86, of Puxico, Mo. died Monday, Jan. 21, 2012, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico.

Nadine Ford DEXTER, Mo. -- Nadine Joyce Ford, 73, of rural Advance, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Tillman Cemetery near Advance...

Maxine Sentell QULIN, Mo. -- Maxine E. Sentell, 89, of Qulin, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Sentell was born April 7, 1923, in Hardin County, Tenn. She had lived at Qulin most of her life. She was a Christian and was a member of the Lone Prairie Baptist Church and the Qulin Baptist Church where she served faithfully in many capacities. ...

Edward Boyt DEXTER, Mo. -- Edward Albert Boyt, 80, of Dexter, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, at his residence. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Mo. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rainey Mathis-Funeral Home in Dexter...

Rev. Wayne Brown Rev. Wayne Brown, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Palace of Praise in Poplar Bluff. Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff is in charge of arrangements...

David Greer David Dillon Greer, 34, of Wappapello passed away Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. David was born on Feb. 7, 1978, to George David and Margaret Greer of Wappapello. He was disabled after having a longtime illness for 20 years. David was an avid fisherman and loved being on the water. May he fish in peace...

Russell Sherfield DEXTER, Mo. -- Russell C. Sherfield, 86, of Dexter, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, at his home. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Roy Sherfield officiating. Burial will be in Dexter Cemetery in Dexter...

Wanda Hill Wanda Hill, 82, of Poplar Bluff, formerly of St. Louis, died Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at Westwood Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Hill was born Nov. 22, 1930, in Butler County, Mo. She had served as a PTA president, helped with Cub Scouts, was involved in the Democratic Club and treasurer in the PTA Council...

Dan Ward Danny Ray Ward, 60, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, in Poplar Bluff. Funeral arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.