Obituaries from January 2015

Ira Morris Ira Charles Morris, 84, of Piedmont, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. The arrangements are pending at this time. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhome.com

Mike Hollis VAN BUREN, Mo.-- Michael Richard "Mike" Hollis, 44, of Fremont, departed this life on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, in Birch Tree, Mo. He was born Feb. 7, 1970, in Washington, D.C. to Christine Hollis-Cletcher and the late Robert Richard Hollis. ...

Claud W. Walk PUXICO, Mo.-- Claud Wesley Walk, 88 of McGee, Mo. died Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, in the Missouri Veteran's Home in Cape Girardeau. Mr. Walk was born Sept. 11, 1926 in McGee. His Alonzo and Maymie Walk preceded him in death. He was a lifetime farmer. He enjoyed hunting with family and friends throughout his lifetime...

Freda Lancaster Freda Lancaster, 84, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, at her residence. Mrs. Lancaster was born May 11, 1930, in Gray Ridge, Mo. She had been a resident of Butler County most of her life. She was a homemaker and had worked for about 20 years for Niagra Wire in Quincy, Fla. She was a member of the Highland Drive Church of Christ and made six missionary trips to India...

Lana Seay DONIPHAN, Mo.--Lana Jean Seay, 72, of Doniphan, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Seay, daughter of Osborne and Arlene Robbin (Corbin) Langford, was born Aug. 1, 1942, in Hollywood, Calif. ...

Helen Wilcox MALDEN, Mo.-- Helen Deen Wilcox, 83, of Malden, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, at the Golden Living Center in Malden. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, at the Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel...

Janet Miller PIEDMONT, Mo.-- Janet K. Miller, 58, of Piedmont, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, at her residence. Arrangements will be announced by Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont.

Ira Morris Ira Charles Morris, 84, of Piedmont, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel...

June Ward June Ward, 78, of Dexter, died, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, at her residence. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. The funeral will follow at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel...

Kenneth Hardin QULIN, Mo.-- Kenneth Hardin, 74, of Qulin, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with White-Sanders Funeral Home in Qulin. Condolences: www.whitesandersfuneralhome.com

Jesse Townsend MALDEN, Mo.--Jesse Townsend, 69, of Malden, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2014 at his residence. Visitation will be from noon--1 p.m. Saturday at the Landess Chapel in Malden. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Landess Chapel...

Walter Guilliams JACKSON, Mo.--Walter Berrel Guilliams, 81, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Dec. 12, 1933, in Doniphan, Mo., to Marvin B. and Joy Hunt Guilliams. He and Ruth Ann Sander were married June 6, 1958, at New McKendree United Methodist Church in Jackson...

Kenneth Hardin Kenneth Ray Hardin, 74, of Qulin, Mo., died Thursday, January 1, 2015 at his residence. He was born January 12, 1940, at Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was a mechanic and had worked at Vandover Motor Company, Childress Chevrolet, and Morris Motors. He had also owned and operated Qulin Service Center until retiring in 1990...

Elsie Hastings MALDEN, Mo.--Elsie Hastings, 93, of Malden, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at Golden Living Center in Malden. Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. Monday at the Landess Chapel in Malden. Funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in Landess Chapel...

Leonette Fryer Leonette Marie Heck Fryer, 90, of Algiers, La., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014 Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Mothe Funeral Home, 1300 Vallette St., Algiers, La. followed with the Funeral Mass at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hauser Funeral Home, Calvary Cemetery, Charles City, Iowa...

Janet K. Miller PIEDMONT, Mo.--Janet K. Miller, 60, of Piedmont, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 at her home near Piedmont. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Carson Hill Cemetery...

Jesse Collins Jesse Allen Collins, 56, of Kennett, Mo., passed away Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. There are no services planned for Mr. Collins. Online condolences: cotrellfuneralservice.com

Celesta Wise Celesta Wise, 80, of Dexter, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, at her residence. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5 at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel...

Helen Hufstedler FISK -- Helen Ollie Taylor Tippen Hufstedler, 93, of Poplar Bluff died Friday, Jan. 2, 2015 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Hufstedler was born Jan. 25, 1921. She was married on Nov. 7, 1936 to Charlie Tippen. She later married Harry Hufstedler. They both preceded her in death along with her parents George and Grace Taylor; two children: Carol Adams and John Tippen; two grandchildren: John Adams and D.R. Tippen; two sisters and four brothers...

Dorothy Nevada Doty Dorothy Nevada Doty, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015. She was born July 5, 1928, in Rombauer to the late Eddie and Lela Ham. She was a member of Grace Christian Fellowship Church. ...

Cathy Jane Fox Cathy Jane Fox, 59, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Friday, Jan. 2, 2015 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Ms. Fox was born April 11, 1955 in Wynnewood, Okla. She was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as church pianist and Sunday School teacher for many years and had worked for 40 years at US Bank as operations manager for the South East Missouri District, Vice President...

Oreste Sigillito Oreste "Sig" Sigillito, Jr, 89, of Plantation, FL, went home to the Lord on Dec 23, 2014. He was born in St. Louis, Mo., June 5, 1925, to Angeline and Oreste Sigillito. Oreste worked with his father in Poplar Bluff, Mo., before entering the Army and serving during the Korean conflict. ...

Frances Gower Frances Gower, 82, of Poplar Bluff, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Howard Hellums GREENVILLE, Mo.-- Howard Hellums, 93, of Milton, Fla., formerly of Greenville, died at Santa Rosa Health & Rehabilitation Center, Milton. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery...

Verna Hargraves MALDEN, Mo.-- Verna Bee Hargraves, 84, of Gideon, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born June 2, 1930, in Lawrenceburg, Tenn., to Mack and Lynn Mae Clark Yocum, who both preceded her in death. She was a member of the Stanfield General Baptist Church in Gideon...

Byron Von Ledbetter ELLSINORE, Mo.-- Byron Von Ledbetter, 85, of Ellsinore, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at his residence. A visitation will begin at noon Tuesday in the McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellsinore with a memorial service following at 2 p.m. The Rev. Johnny Gipson will officiate...

Jesse Frank James Sr. FISK, Mo.-- Jessie Frank James Sr., 76, of Poplar Bluff, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Mr. James was born Sept. 18, 1938, in Broseley. He moved to Orange County, Calif., in 1961. He moved back to Butler County in 2004. He had served in the Navy Seabees...

Thomas Traughber MALDEN, Mo.-- Thomas Traughber, 78, of Malden, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at his residence. The visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Landess Funeral Home of Malden. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel with Carter Grindstaff officiating. Burial will be in the Rosewood Cemetery, first addition. SClB...

Wantona Ferguson Wantona Ida "Toni" Withrow Ferguson, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Sunday Jan. 4, 2015, at Westwood Hills Healthcare Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Ferguson was born July 6, 1926, in New Madrid County, Mo. to the late Leo L. and Helen Henson Spencer. She was a member of Trinity Southern Baptist Church, and had retired from the H. W. Gossard Garment Factory. Mrs. Ferguson loved spending time with her family, quilting, gardening, flowers, cooking and attending church...

Claud W. Walk PUXICO, Mo.-- Claud Wesley Walk, 88 of McGee, Mo. died Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, in the Missouri Veteran's Home in Cape Girardeau. Mr. Walk was born Sept. 11, 1926 in McGee. His Alonzo and Maymie Walk preceded him in death. He was a lifetime farmer. He enjoyed hunting with family and friends throughout his lifetime...

Marvin Ray Powell Sr. Marvin Ray Powell, Sr., 74, of El Paso, Ark., formerly of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at Little Rock, Ark. He was born Jan. 1, 1940 in Poplar Bluff. On April 8, 1958, he married Thelma (Costin) Powell in Poplar Bluff. She survives...

Billye Randazzo Billye Jean Randazzo, 83, of Grandin, passed away Monday, Jan. 05, 2015, at Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital. Mrs. Randazzo was born Feb. 22, 1931, in Hannibal. She was married to John Phillip Randazzo. He preceded her in death in 1972...

Julie Smith DONIPHAN, Mo.--Julie Marie Smith, 43, of Doniphan, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at her residence in rural Ripley County. A private family service will be held. Edwards Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences: family @ edwardsfuneralhome.org...

Vida Fletcher DONIPHAN, Mo.-- Vida Marie Fletcher, 102, of Doniphan passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, at the Current River Nursing Center in Doniphan. Mrs. Fletcher, daughter of the late Chesley and Cora (Reed) Brewer, was born Aug. 4, 1912, in Myrtle. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, canning and tending to her flowers. Mrs. Fletcher was of the Baptist faith...

Patrick Taylor DONIPHAN, Mo.-- Patrick Mark Taylor, 46, of Doniphan, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Mr. Taylor, son of Martin Taylor and Georgia (Faith) Kaiser, was born March 2, 1968, in Fenton, Mo. He had been self-employed as a computer technician. Patrick enjoyed spending time with his family...

Berbage D. Bryant DEXTER, Mo.-- Berbage D. Bryant, 95, of Dexter, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2015 at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter. Visitation will be from 12:30 - 2 p.m., Wednesday at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tim Russell officiating. Burial will follow in the Hagy Cemetery in Dexter...

Laverne Dubois Laverne Roy Dubois, 87, of Piedmont, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center. He was born Dec. 1, 1927 in Dalton, Ark. Survivors are his children: Debbie Rock, JoAnn Dubois, Steve Dubois and Tammy Standford; two sisters: Dorothy Atwell and Jessie Helderman; two brothers, Ben Dubois and Darrell Dubois; eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren...

Stella Peters PUXICO, Mo.-- Stella Peters, 96, of Puxico, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Mrs. Peters was born June 26, 1918 in Arkansas. She was a 1936 graduate of Puxico High School, and a self-employed homemaker. She attended the Egypt Church...

Danny Gregg DEXTER, Mo.--Danny Gregg, 60, of Dexter died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015 at the Cancer Treatment Center in Tulsa, Okla. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter.

Larry Hufford MALDEN, Mo.-- Larry Eugene Hufford, 65, of Poplar Bluff died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center. He was the son of Dessie Belle Ratlift Hill and the late Lloyd Hufford. He born Nov. 6, 1949, in Waxahachie, Texas. He was a U.S. Army Veteran...

Parker Millar Parker Charles Millar, 70, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, at his residence. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Larry Payton PIEDMONT, Mo.-- Larry Payton of Piedmont, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. The arrangements are pending at this time with Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhome.com.

Jewell McFadden PIEDMONT, Mo.--Jewell E. McFadden, 92, of Piedmont, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2015 at the Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont. Visitation will be held at 10: 30 a.m. Thursday at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in the Mill Spring Cemetery...

Patricia Rowe Patricia Mae Rowe, 56 , of Lebanon, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014 at Christian Healthcare South in Lebanon. She was born May 19, 1958 in St. Louis to the late Douglas Craig Addis and Stella Ima Jean Addis. A stay-at-home mother, she loved to sing, dance, shop flea markets, bake and spend time with friends. She was of the Catholic faith...

Frances Lee Gower Frances Lee Gower, 82, of Poplar Bluff passed away Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Gower was born Nov. 25, 1932 in Chaonia to the late Henry and Vada Hendrix Magill. She attended the Seventh Day Adventist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Gower enjoyed spending time with her family, attending church, gardening, crocheting, cooking and traveling...

Kelly Lynn Crow Kelly Lynn Crow, 47, of Odessa, Texas, came into this world on Dec. 12, 1967, and departed this life on Dec. 25, 2014. Kelly was born to Patricia (Jones) Crow and Larry E. Crow Sr. in Advance, Mo. She spent her early years in Wayne County, Mo., until her family moved to Texas in 1979. She was a 1986 graduate of Crowell High School, Crowell, Texas...

Danny Gregg DEXTER, Mo.--Danny R. Gregg, 60, of Dexter, departed this life Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015 at the Cancer Treatment Center in Tulsa, Okla. He was born July 21, 1954 in Detroit, Mich. to the late S. T. Gregg, Jewell Lorren Gregg and Joann Gregg...

Jerry D. Strickland On Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014, Jerry D. Strickland, 71, formerly of Poplar Bluff, joined his wife Frances Rae Pitt Strickland in Heaven. He spent his last years in Austin, Texas with his children and grandchildren. Jerry was devoted to his family. He was a hardworker and a huge St. Louis Cardinals fan...

Forrest J. Hobbs Sr. FISK, Mo.--Forrest J. "Sonny" Hobbs, Sr. of Marble Hill, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2015. He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret Ann (White) Hobbs. Survivors include Forrest J. "Yogi" (Tina) Hobbs Jr. and Darrell W. (Lissa Engle-Lewis) Hobbs; cherished grandpa of Nichole Ann (Aaron Hackmann) Hobbs, Jacob Daniel (Kari) Hobbs, Kasey (Grant Brewer) Hobbs and great-grandpa of Charlotte and Grayson Hobbs. ...

Howard Westmoreland PIEDMONT, Mo.-- Howard Westmoreland of Piedmont died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. The arrangements are pending at this time with Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhome.com...

Clyde Barnfield PUXICO -- Clyde Barnfield, 77, of Puxico died Friday, Jan. 2, 2015 at the Puxico Nursing and Rehab. He was born July 15, 1937 in Puxico to the late Earl and Grace Barnfield. On April 16, 1976, he was united in Holy Matrimony to Sue Snider Lowe...

Virginia Gayle Scott QULIN, Mo.--Virginia Gayle Scott, 63, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2015 at her residence. She was born July 26, 1951 at New Madrid, and had lived around Butler County most of her life. She had worked at Briggs and Stratton and Sherwin Williams Paint Company...

Jo Vera Holifield McKelvey MALDEN, Mo.--Jo Vera Holifield McKelvey, 95, of Branson, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015 at Branson. She was born Sept. 4, 1919 in Nesbit to W. H. (Doc) and Vivian Ruth Cook Holifield. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Christian Church of Branson...

Hilda I. Rowland Myers DEXTER, Mo. -- Hilda I. Rowland Myers, 95, of Dexter, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2015 at Mulberry Manor in Dexter. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Saturday at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Ray Rowland officiating. Burial will follow in the Dexter Cemetery...

Charlotta Ubelhor CAMPBELL -- Charlotta Ubelhor, 84, of Glennonville died at Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, at the Golden Living Center in Malden. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Teresa Catholic Church in Glennonville. The funeral will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with Father Joe Weidenbenner officiating. Burial will be in St. Teresa Cemetery in Glennonville. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements...

Howard Westmoreland Howard Westmoreland, of Piedmont, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Services for Howard will be held graveside at Rowland Woods Cemetery in Patterson, Mo. at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10. Donations to American Heart Association can be made in lieu of flowers...

Wayne Lee Sheppard Sr. NEELYVILLE, Mo.-- Wayne Lee Sheppard, Sr., 62, of Harviell died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, at University Hospital in Columbia, Mo. surrounded by many loving family members. Mr. Sheppard was born on March 20, 1952, in Poplar Bluff. ...

Donnell M. Johnson Donnell M. Johnson, 75, of Poplar Bluff died Monday, Jan. 5, 2015 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born May 8, 1939 to the late Frank Johnson and Irma Whitener Johnson in Gravelton, Mo. Donnell was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff. He was a member of the First General Baptist Church...

Melody Wiggins ROLLA, Mo.-- Melody Renee Wiggins, 55, of Rolla, passed away Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. She was born in Clayton, Mo. on Jan. 28, 1959, to Elton and Ada (Pierce) Dunlap. Melody devoted her life to meeting the needs of others as a professional mental health provider.  She earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from SIU-Edwardsville and a Master of Science in Education: Guidance and Counseling from Missouri State University...

Jerry Burlingame GREENVILLE, Mo.-- Jerry Burlingame, 71, of Greenville, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, at his residence. Arrangements will be announced by Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Greenville.

Mary Evelyn Barlow Mary Evelyn Barlow, 61, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015. She was born Aug. 6, 1953 in Waukegan, Ill. On Feb. 19, 2000, she married Kirk Barlow in Poplar Bluff. He survives. She worked for the Butler County Sheriff for 21 years and three years for the Ripley County Sheriff. After her retirement, she worked at Wal-Mart. She attended First Baptist Church...

Phyllis Jean Stewart DEXTER, Mo.-- Phyllis Jean Stewart, 80, of Dexter, departed this life on Jan. 8, 2015, at the Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter. She was the daughter of the late James H. Carney and Myrtus Cooper Carney. She was born on Oct. 13, 1934 in Dexter...

Parker Millar Parker C. Millar, 70, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, Jan., 7, 2015, at his residence. A graveside service with full military honors will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Mo. with the Rev. Greg Gilberto officiating...

Joyce Collins Joyce J. Collins, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, at Westwood Hills Healthcare Center in Poplar Bluff. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

ElizabethWilliford Elizabeth Williford, 94, of St. Peters, Mo., formerly of Williamsville, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, at St. Peters Manor in St. Peters. The arrangements are pending at this time. Online condolences :www.rueggfuneralhome.com

Charles Edward "Sonny" Horn NEELYVILLE, Mo.--Charles Edward "Sonny" Horn, 90, of Fenton, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015. Visitation will from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home in Fenton. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel in Neelyville. Burial at Naylor Memorical Center...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Larry V. Payton, 62, of Piedmont, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., after a long battle with cancer. Larry was born on Nov. 4, 1952. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Vernon Payton and Alma Verneil Reed Payton...

Charles Locke Charles E. Locke, 82, went to meet his Savior at his home in Poplar Bluff, Mo, on Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, at 3:17 p.m. He was the son of the late Jesse F. Locke and Arminta Locke of Dexter and was born May 5, 1932, in Malden, Mo. On Feb. 15, 1953, he was united in marriage to Evelyn Long Locke at Gray Ridge and she survives of the home in Poplar Bluff...

Glendle Griffin FISK, Mo. -- Glendle H. Griffin, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Griffin was born Feb. 22, 1928, at Gideon, Mo. He had served in the Navy. He had worked at Florsheim Shoe. He was an avid horseman and rode with the Cardiac Cowboys...

Jerry Burlingame GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Jerry Burlingame, 71, passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, at his home near Greenville. He was born March 16, 1943 at Bemidji, Minn., the son of Alva and Dorney (Becker) Burlingame. Jerry married Rita McFarland Nov. 19, 1966, at St. Louis. He was a contractor in St. Louis for many years before moving to Greenville in 1997. He was a Christian and a member and past master of the Greenville Masonic Lodge 107...

James Roseberry FREDERICKTOWN, Mo.--James L. Roseberry, 85, of Fredericktown, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015 at Cla Ru Deville Nursing Home. James was born Sept. 26, 1929 in Fredericktown. He was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy and also attended the Nazarene Church in Jackson before coming unable to attend. Mr. Roseberry retired from MoDOT Jan. 1, 1987 after 36 years and four months as a maintenance area supervisor...

Lillian Lewis Lillian Lewis, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Poplar Bluff Memorial Gardens with Rev. Orvil McKinney officiating...

Terri Bull Terri S. (Marler) Bull, 53, of St. Louis, Mo. died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was born May 29, 1961 in Poplar Bluff. Terri was the director of Missouri Juvenile Offices of Jefferson County. She was a member of the Methodist Church of St. ...

Elizabeth Williford WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo. -- Elizabeth Evelyn Williford, 94, of St. Peters, Mo., formerly of Williamsville, Mo., died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, at St. Peters Manor. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Monday at Williamsville Assembly of God Church. Services will follow at 11 a.m. Tuesday, also at the church. Burial will be at Holiday Cemetery in Williamsville...

Mayoma Heathcock CAMPELL, Mo.--Mayoma Heathcock, 91, of Campbell, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Campbell with Rev. Marty Carlisle...

Sherry Szczeblewski Sherry Dawn Szczeblewski, 57, of Wappapello, departed this world, Monday, Jan. 5, 2015. She was born June 27,1957, in St. Louis Mo. She was the daughter of Albert and Nellie Szczeblewski. Sherry graduated high school from Hazelwood in St. Louis and received a B.S. degree from Southeast Missouri University in Cape Girardeau Mo. She was a retired business owner of a specialty medical billing company...

Nina McGonigal Nina McGonigal, 58, of Doniphan, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at her residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan and will be announced upon completion.

Wesley "Buddy" Keele WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo.-- Wesley L. "Buddy" Keele, 69, of Greenville, formerly of Williamsville, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Buddy was born May 1, 1945, at Williamsville, son of William Virgil Keele and Wilma Costephens Keele. ...

Glendle Griffin FISK, Mo. -- Glendle H. Griffin, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Griffin was born Feb. 22, 1928, at Gideon, Mo. He had served in the Navy. He had worked at Florsheim Shoe. He was an avid horseman and rode with the Cardiac Cowboys...

Johnny Redus Johnny Redus, 78, of Gatewood, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Funeral arrangements are pending with Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan and will be announced upon completion.

Emma White Emma Joanne White, 72, of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, at her residence. There are no services planned. Announcement compliments of Cotrell Funeral Service. Online condolences: www.cotrellfuneralservice.com

Shirley Stott Shirley Stott, 80, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, at her residence. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service.

Kitsey Shepard Kitsey Shepard, 81, of Stringtown passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at her residence. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service.

Genevieve Arnold DEXTER, Mo.-- Genevieve Arnold, 83, of Dexter, died Jan. 10, 2015, at the Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. The Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Alice Fowler officiating...

Verl Leonard McNece Verl Leonard McNece, 77, of Greenville, Ill., formerly of Bernie, Mo died Friday, Jan. 9, 2015, at Greenville Regional Hospital in Greenville, Ill. Visitation will be Wednesday at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie from noon to 2 p.m. with funeral services following at 2 p.m. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel...

Herbert John Luke MALDEN -- Herbert John Luke, 87, of Gideon, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, in the Gideon Care Center in Gideon, Mo. Visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday with the funeral service following at 11 a.m. in the Bradshaw Chapel with the Rev. Keith Luke officiating. Burial will be in Elder Cemetery in Campbell, Mo...

Helen Irene Denney Helen Irene Denney, 89, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, Jan. 12, 2015 at Westwood Hills Healthcare Center. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service.

Stella Peters Stella Peters, 96, of Puxico died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Ms. Peters was born 1918 in Romance, Ark.. to the late L.L. and Edna Vardell. She was a 1936 graduate of Puxico High School. Ms. Peters worked in the cafeteria for the Puxico School System for several years. She also worked as a manager for Bennett Sundries and then open Stella's House of Fitness...

Wantona Ferguson Wantona Ida "Toni" Ferguson, 88, of Poplar Bluff died Jan. 4, 2015 at Westwood Hills Healthcare Center in Poplar Bluff. Services were held Jan. 6, 2015 at Cotrell Funeral Chapel in Poplar Bluff. Rev. Ralph Mayes officiated. Burial followed in the Little Brushy Cemetery in Wappapello...

Helen Hufstedler Helen Ollie Hufstedler, 93, of Poplar Bluff died Jan. 2, 2015 at the Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. Services were held Jan. 5, 2015 at White Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk. Pastor Loy Culver officiated. Burial followed in the Shain Memorial Cemetery...

Dorothy Doty Dorothy Nevada Doty, 86, of Poplar Bluff died Jan. 2, 2105. Services were held Jan. 5, 2015 at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral; Chapel in Poplar Bluff. Rev. Vernon Kneir officiated. Burial followed in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Online condolences: www.fowlersullivanfuneralhome.com...

Walter Guilliams Walter Berrel Guilliams, 81, of Jackson died at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Services were held Jan. 4, 2015 at the McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. Rev. Don Estes officiated. Burial followed at Russell Heights Cemetery with full military honors...

Lorene Runnels Lorene L. Runnels (nee Lacy), of New Florence, Mo., died on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 , at the age of 88. Loving wife of the late Loren Agnew Runnels; dear daughter of the late Noah Sylvester Lacy and Bitha Lacy; devoted mother of Regina (Donald) Lawrence, Lindell K. (Marla) Runnels, and the late Ellen J. Merry; cherished grandmother of six and great-grandmother of six; and dear sister of Nelson Elmo Lacy, Mary Jane Hendershott, the late Cletus Elmu Lacy, and the Glenora Birk...

Thad Ryan Thad Bryant Ryan, 86, of Cape Girardeau, Mo. passed away  Tuesday, Jan. 06, 2015 at Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He formerly lived in Morehouse, Mo., and Puxico, Mo. for many years. He was born July 20, 1928 in Lilbourn, Mo. ...

Clyde Barnfield Clyde Barnfield, 77, of Puxico died Friday Jan. 2, 2015 at the Puxico Nursing and Rehab. Services were held Jan. 10 at Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico. Burial followed in the Puxico City Cemetery with full military rites...

Windle Shue PIEDMONT, Mo.-- Windle Clay Shue, 64, of Piedmont, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. The arrangements are pending at this time. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhome.com.

Frankie Losh WAPPAPELLO, Mo.-- Frankie Lynn Losh, 57, of Wappapello, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at her residence. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Wappapello, Mo.

Bonnie Brewer DEXTER -- Bonnie Lou Brewer, of Essex, 76, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, at the Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter. Visitation will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter with funeral services beginning 3 p.m. at the Dexter Chapel with the Rev. James Malloy of Essex officiating Online condolence: www.watkinsfuneralhome.com...

Beaulah Marguriette Swank Brunell CHARLESTON -- Beaulah Marguriette Swank Brunell, 95, formerly of Mississippi County, Mo. and Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, at the Oberon House Assisted Living Center in Arvada, Colo. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston. Mo. Burial will be at Rush Ridge Cemetery near Wyatt, Mo...

Helen Denney Helen Irene Denney, 89, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, Jan. 12, 2015 at Westwood Hills Care Center. Burial will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences: www.cotrellfuneralservice.com Cotrell Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements...

Shirley Stott Shirley Maxine Stott, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, at her home with her family at her side. Shirley was a lover of the arts. She was a past member of the Poplar Bluff Artist Guild, where she served as Past President and won awards for her original style of oil painting. ...

Kitsey Shepard Kitsey Catherine Shepard, 80, of the Stringtown community of Butler County, passed away, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at her residence. Mrs. Shepard was born Feb. 4, 1934, in Oklahoma to the late John and Mona (Bailey) Cornett. She was a member of Kerns Chapel Church in Stringtown and was a homemaker. Mrs. Shepard enjoyed reading, sewing, gardening, scrapbooking and making dolls...

Michelle Emerson Michelle Renae Emerson, 53, of Mill Spring, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. The arrangements are pending at this time. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhome.com.

Garry Johnson Qulin, Mo.-- Garry Johnson, 67, of Qulin, passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Johnson was born July 28, 1947, in Qulin. He was a resident of Qulin for most of his life. He was a boilermaker and had formerly worked at Bacon Tank and the City of Chicago...

Vernon Loughary Jr. MALDEN, Mo.-- Vernon Loughary Jr., 55, of Clarkton, died Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in the Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton...

Nancy (Puddin) Waldrup MALDEN, Mo. -- Nancy (Puddin) Waldrup, 50, of Risco, Mo., formerly of Malden, died Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, at her residence. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden. The funeral will follow at 3 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ellis Ashworth officiating. Burial will be in the Dexter Cemetery...

Tami Bowman MALDEN, Mo. -- Tamara Susan "Tami" Bowman, 51, of Malden died Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, at her residence. Visitation will be at 6 p.m. Friday at the Bradshaw Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Friday at the Bradshaw Chapel...

Ava B. Turner Ava B. Turner, 99, of Harviell, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Burnis Brothers Burnis Brothers, 89, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at Willow Springs Health Care Center in Willow Springs, Mo. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service.

Steven Hoffman Steven Gene Hoffman, 52, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center at Poplar Bluff. Mr. Hoffman was born Aug. 4, 1962, at Poplar Bluff. He had served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his daughter: Stevie Kara of Poplar Bluff; three sons: Danny Williams of Poplar Bluff, Bryan Williams of Jonesboro, Ark., and Chris Williams of Lake City, Ark.; his mother and stepfather: Barbara and Laddie Chilton of Poplar Bluff; three sisters: Donna Sanders of Paris, Tenn., Una Ringering of Crestwood, Mo., and Sherry Krischke of St. ...

William James Brent II SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- William James Brent II, 42, of Springfield, Mo. passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, in Springfield, Mo. He was born Oct. 23, 1972, in Columbus, Miss. Billy was preceded in death by father Michael, five uncles, and a maternal grandmother Gert...

Bertha Beecher NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Bertha Beatrice Beecher, 97, of Houston, Texas, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at her residence.She was born Oct. 24, 1917, in Coon Island, Mo. She was a nurse, and she enjoyed gardening and embroidering. She married Harvy Beecher. He preceded her in death...

Johnny Redus DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Johnny Redus, 78, of Gatewood passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will begin on Saturday at noon at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Brother Rodley Lewis officiating. Burial will be in the New Home Cemetery...

Windle Shue PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Windle Clay Shue, 64, of Piedmont passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. A graveside service will be held on at 2 p.m. today at Rosehill Cemetery on Highway 34 near Piedmont...

Edna Williams DEXTER, Mo. -- Edna Revalee Williams, 98, a long-time resident of Dexter, Mo., died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at her residence. Visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. A private interment will follow...

Alma Barger Alma B. Barger, 98, of Poplar Bluff, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at The Cedargate Care Center in Poplar Bluff. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Jim Brasser DONIPHAN, Mo. -- James Eugene Brasser, 78, of Doniphan, departed this life on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Mr. Brasser, son of Irving and Vivian Brasser, was born Sept. 27, 1936, in Sheboygan, Wis. He had retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Mr. Brasser was also retired military having served for two years in the U.S. Army and 18 years in the U.S. Air Force, including a tour of duty in Vietnam...

Elsie Blum Elsie M. Blum, 95, died Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born July 16, 1919, to the late Henry White and Addie Hillis White. She lived at Doniphan for 26 years before moving to Poplar Bluff. She was of the Lutheran faith and was a homemaker...

Terry Allen PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Terry Allen, 59, of Piedmont, formerly of the Clubb, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhome.com...

'Jill' Shearrer PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Angela "Jill" Shearrer, 73, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of Wayne County, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhome.com...

Randle Milde NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Randle Milde, 71, of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Neelyville, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at Westwood Hills Heath Care in Poplar Bluff. He was born Dec. 18, 1943 to William Milde and Lerlean Rickman Milde in Broseley. Both preceded him in death...

PUXICO, Mo. -- Marcus Lauder, 19, of Puxico died Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, following an automobile accident on County Road 284. Mr. Lauder was born Oct. 28, 1995, in Rockford, Ill. A four-year resident of Puxico, he was 2014 graduate of Puxico High School, where he played varsity basketball. He was employed at W.W. Wood Products at Dudley, Mo...

Robert Stoner DEXTER, Mo. -- Robert Gwen Stoner, 52, of Dexter died Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at Southeast Heath Center of Stoddard County in Dexter. Visitation will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. today at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. The funeral service will follow with Rick White officiating...

Linda Pashia DEXTER, Mo. -- Linda Sue Medlin Pashia, 64, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. The funeral service will follow with the Rev. Roger Wooten officiating. Burial will follow in the Dexter Cemetery...

Bud Shell DEXTER, Mo. -- Clifford (Bud) Carlton Shell, 78, of Dexter died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Roy Sherfield and Glynn Jarrell officiating. Interment will follow in Chalk Bluff Cemetery in Dexter...

Terry Allen PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Terry Allen, 59, of Piedmont, formerly of the Clubb area, passed away at his residence Friday, Jan. 16, 2015. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at New Prospect Cemetery in Silva. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhome.com...

Jack Griffen Sr. VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Jack Ray Griffin Sr., 71, of Eastwood, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at his residence. A visitation for the public will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren. Funeral will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Donny Forester officiating. Burial will follow in the Good Hope Cemetery...

Ruby O'Dell ELLSINORE, Mo. -- Ruby Lea O'Dell, 89, of Poplar Bluff, previously of Ellsinore, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. A graveside service will be held Wednesday in the Gresham Cemetery. Visitation begins at 9:30 a.m. and services follow at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Curtis Crowley officiating...

Donald Sanders DEXTER, Mo. -- Donald Glenn Sanders, 64, of Essex died Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at the Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter with Pastor James Malloy of Essex officiating. Burial will be in the Essex Cemetery in Essex...

Freeman Aaron MALDEN, Mo. -- Freeman Aaron, 70, of Malden died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel with burial following in Rosewood Cemetery in Malden...

Alexis Jenkins SIKESTON, Mo. -- Alexis Kathleighn Jenkins, 9, a resident of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Sikeston, passed away Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at her home. Alexis was born July 4, 2005 in Sikeston to Roger D. "R.J." and Bridgette Kaye (Wren) Jenkins, II who survive of the home. She was a fourth grade student at Westwood Baptist Academy at Poplar Bluff...

Alene McWilliams AVON, Ind. -- Alene Berniece McWilliams, 92, of Poplar Bluff passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at Mark Twain Care Center in Poplar Bluff. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Conkle Funeral Home in Avon.

Allen Cotner FISK, Mo. -- Allen B. Cotner, born July 27, 1938, went home on Jan. 17, 2015, to walk with the Lord. Survived by his wife Elizabeth Cotner; his children; and grandchildren. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He touched the lives of many people and will be greatly missed. He will be forever in our hearts, and we will hold our memories dear...

Violet Berry WAPPAPELLO, Mo. -- Violet L. Berry, 87, of Clarkston, Mich., passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, in Wappapello. Mrs. Berry was born March 17, 1927, in Wayne County. She worked at F.W. Woolworth Store in Poplar Bluff for many years and was a homemaker. For the past 30 years, Mrs. Berry had resided in Clarkston with her daughter and son-in-law. She enjoyed spending time with her family, taking care of her grandchildren, gardening and birdwatching...

Jill Shearrer PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Angela "Jill" Shearrer, 73, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Jill was born Oct. 23, 1941, in Poplar Bluff to Russell C. McGhee and Vida E. (Severs) McGhee. She grew up in Piedmont and was a 1959 graduate of Piedmont High School...

Louise May Helen Louise May, 85, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. May was born Sept. 26, 1929, in Poplar Bluff to the late Lewis and Bessie Fisher Hodapp. On Nov. 30, 1975, she and Willis A. May were married in Miami, Okla. He survives of the home...

Marcus Lauder PUXICO, Mo. -- Marcus Lauder, 19, of Puxico died Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, following an automobile accident on County Road 284. Mr. Lauder was born Oct. 28, 1995, in Rockford, Ill. A four-year resident of Puxico, he was 2014 graduate of Puxico High School, where he played varsity basketball. He was employed at W.W. Wood Products at Dudley, Mo...

Sherry Szczeblewski Sherry Szczeblewski, 57, of Wappapello died Jan. 5, 2015. A celebration of Life is being planned for 2 p.m. Feb. 14, 2015 at Lake Wappapello United Methodist Church. Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences: www.fowlersullivanfuneralhome.com...

Ronald E. Davis Ronald Eugene "Ronnie" Davis, 53, of Puxico died Dec. 21, 2014 at his home in his wife's arms. Services were held Dec. 23, 2014 at the Clary Funeral Home in Alton, MO. Bro. Steve Jones and Bro. Bill Bales officiated. Burial followed in the Huddleston Cemetery...

Lawrence Fergel Lawrence Fergel, 64, of Poplar Bluff passed away Monday, Jan. 19. 2015, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Chris Huls DEXTER -- Chris Huls, 54, of Dexter died Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at his residence. Visitation will be 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Greg McGhee officiating...

Betty Edwards DEXTER -- Betty Doris Edwards, 83, of Bloomfield died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at the Bloomfield Convalescent Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. A memorial service will be conducted in the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Greg Stevens officiating...

Ivan Long Ivan R. Long, 84, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Patricia Pearl ARLINGTON, TEXAS -- Patricia Pearl, 80, of Arlington, Texas, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015. A native of Poplar Bluff, Mo, she was a longtime educator in Arlington, and lived the last years of her life at the Waterford at Pantego, Texas...

Nadine Raney Ste. Genevieve, Mo. -- Nadine Raney, 73, of Ste. Genevieve, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at Ste. Genevieve Care Center. She was born July 21, 1941, in Broseley, Mo. Her husband, George C. Raney, preceded her in death. Survivors include: two sons, Timothy G. Raney of Piedmont, Mo., and Michael W. Raney of Ste. Genevieve; grandchildren Timothy, Courtney, Krisden, Dustin and Madison; a sister, Lorene Taylor of Farmington; a niece, Wanda White; and a great niece, Maria White...

Burnis Brothers Burnis Irene (Hoffman) Brothers, 93, formerly of Poplar Bluff, passed away Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at Willow Care Center in Willow Springs. Mrs. Brothers was born April 25, 1921 in Rombauer to the late John and Estie Sinks Hoffman. In August of 1941, she and Charles W. Brothers were married in Poplar Bluff. He preceded her in death on July 17, 1999...

Elizabeth Courtney Elizabeth Mae Courtney, 86, of 495 Betsy Drive, Todd, N.C., passed away Sunday afternoon, Jan. 18, 2015, at Watauga Medical Center. Mrs. Courtney was born October 7, 1928 in Corning, Ark., a daughter of the late John Jackson Alexander and Rosie Cagle Alexander. She was a homemaker and a long time member and Sunday School Teacher at Faith Tabernacle Church in Poplar Bluff, Mo...

Mary Alice Shain FISK, Mo.-- Mary Alice Shain, 77, of Fisk, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at Oakdale Care Center at Poplar Bluff. There will be a graveside committal service at 2 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Jim Sanders officiating at Shain Memorial Cemetery at Fisk...

Ava Turner Ava Lampkin Brickell Turner, 99, of Harviell died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born June 15, 1915 in Butler County to the late James and Minnie (Pry) Lampkin. In 1932, she married Arvel Brickell, who preceded her in death. ...

Jewell Morris Jewell Louise Morris, 83, of Poplar Bluff died Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at her residence. Jewell was born Jan. 28, 1931, in Deering, Mo., to the late Regie and Mamye Graham. She was a homemaker. On Sept. 2, 1949, she married Glen D. Owen. On Jan. 6, 1979, she married Ernest (Jack) Morris. He preceded her in death April 8, 2001...

Eddie Holman Eddie Dwain Holman, 55, of Arcadia Hurst, Texas, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2015. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Faith Apostolic Church in Sturdivant, Mo. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church with Pastor Mike Dutton officiating...

Theodis Townsend, Jr. MALDEN, Mo. -- Theodis Townsend, Jr., 59, died on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015 at his residence in Malden. Visitation from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden with the funeral service at noon in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in the Macedonia Cemetery in Malden...

Susan Foster Sellers JONESBORO, Ark.-- Susan Foster Sellers, 47, of Jonesboro, departed this life Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at NEA Baptist Hospital. Born May 24, 1967, in Poplar Bluff, to Douglas and Olive Foster, who survive. She loved auctions and meeting new friends. Susan was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She graduated from The American School of Lansing, Ill. at age 15 and played piano with her sister, AnnaLee. They were known as the Singing Fosters...

Lila M. Counts PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Lila M. Counts, 78, of Piedmont died on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015 at Clark's Mountain Nursing Home in Piedmont. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. Friday at Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel...

Ivan R. Long Ivan R. Long, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015 at Mark Twain Caring Center. Mr. Long was born Aug. 22, 1930 in Poplar Bluff to the late Reuben Milton and Dora Mae (Choisser) Long. He attended the First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. ...

Robert Sauerwein Robert R. Sauerwein, 87, of Puxico, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at Puxico Nursing & Rehab. Morgan-Sifford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be at a later date.

Fred Wethington DEXTER, Mo. -- Fred Wethington, 82, of Bloomfield died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015 at his residence.. A graveside memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield with Rev. Alice Fowler officiating...

Clair "Cy" Schulz. PIERCE, Neb.-- Clair "Cy" Schulz, 85, of Pierce, Neb., father of local funeral director, Randy Schulz passed away Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015 at his residence. Cy was born Feb. 25, 1929, in Lincoln, Neb., and adopted by the late Emil Paul and Eva (Koehler) Schulz. He was confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in rural Pierce on March 29, 1942...

Joseph Baker CAMPBELL, Mo.-- Joseph Ray Rodney Baker, 79, of Campbell, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, at the Elvis Presley Trauma Center in Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Baker, son of Amos and Lennie Lacey Baker, was born on June 12, 1935, in Campbell...

Aletha Robinson GREENVILLE, Mo.--Aletha Jane Robinson, 93, of St. Louis, formerly of Greenville, passed away Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, at her residence. Visitation will be held at 4:30 p.m. Friday, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville. Services will follow at 1 p.m. Saturday, also at the chapel. Burial will be at Rucker Cemetery near Taskee, Mo...

Bonnie Gower Reaves FLATWOODS, Ky.-- Bonnie Gower Reaves, 84, of Flatwoods, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, in Kings Brook Life Care Center with her family by her side. Bonnie was born on Dec. 11, 1930, in Florence, N.C. to the late Damond and Bessie Manning Gower...

Patricia L. Shipman Elmore DEXTER, Mo. -- Patricia L. Shipman Elmore, 80, of Dexter died at her residence Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015. Arrangements are pending at this time and are being handled by the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter.

Harold Gough MALDEN, Mo. - Harold Gene Gough, 72, of Malden, Mo. died Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 at Malden Nursing and Rehab in Malden. Visitation will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will be 3 p.m. Sunday in the Bradshaw Chapel with burial in Rosewood Cemetery in Malden...

Patricia Clark Losh Patricia Clark Losh, 66, High Ridge, died Jan. 15, 2015, at St. Claire Hospital in Fenton. Born Nov. 10, 1948, Patti was the daughter of Leo and Ruby (Phelps) Clark, Poplar Bluff. She attended Poplar Bluff schools until her senior year, when she graduated from Sterling, Ill. Prior to retirement, she was a relocation specialist for several moving companies...

Donna F. Barton Donna F. Barton, 73, of Poplar Bluff, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015 at Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service.

Mary Ellen Boner MALDEN, Mo. - Mary Ellen Boner, 72, of Bernie, Mo. died Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 at her residence. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Landess Chapel in Malden. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the Landess Chapel with burial in the Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton, Mo...

Barbara Rogers NEELYVILLE, MO. -- Barbara Kay Rogers, 69, of Terre Haute, Ind. died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, at Signature Health Care in Terre Haute. Rogers was born Aug. 11, 1945, in Portageville, Mo. She formerly had lived in the Neelyville and Harviell area. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and knitting. She was of the Pentecostal faith...

Kim Rene Rudd Hardin Kim Rene Rudd Hardin, 57, of Poplar Bluff, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015. Visitation will be at noon on Wednesday and a memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. at North Point Nazarene Church. A complete obituary will run in the Tuesday edition of the Daily American Republic...

Martha Palmer DEXTER, Mo.-- Martha Mae Palmer, 87, of Dexter, died Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, at the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Steve Tippen officiating. Burial will be in the Dexter Cemetery...

Dale Wooten DEXTER, Mo.-- Dale Wooten, 75, of Dexter, died Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, at his residence. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Lighthouse Christian Center in Dexter. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Lighthouse Christian Center with the Rev. Tim Russell officiating. Burial will follow in the Dexter Cemetery...

Violet Berry Violet L. Berry, 87, of Clarkston, Mich. passed away Jan. 17, 2015 in Wappapello. Services were held Jan. 21, 2015 at Wappapello Cotrell Funeral Chapel. Rev. Bill Garrett officiated. Burial followed in City Cemetery in Poplar Bluff. Cotrell Funeral Service in Wappapello was in charge of arrangements...

Dolly Taylor DEXTER, Mo.-- Dolly Taylor, 82, of Bloomfield, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel...

Betty Hayes FISK, Mo.-- Betty Hayes, 72, of Wappapello, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born Aug. 3, 1942, at Dudley, daughter of the late Thomas E. and Edna Choat Scates. She was a homemaker and had formerly worked as a nurse at Doctors Hospital. She was loved dearly by her family and friends...

Jackie Duffie DEXTER, Mo.-- Jackie Leo Duffie, 66, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015 at the St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 3 p.m. today at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. The funeral will follow at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in the Hagy Cemetery...

Susie L. Victery FISK -- Susie L. Victery, 65, of McGee, Mo. died Monday, Jan. 26, 2015 at her residence in McGee. She was born Feb. 15, 1949 at Fisk and lived in Butler County most of her life. Mrs. Victery had worked at Smiley Container and Briggs & Stratton...

Junior Burl Groves PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Junior Burl Groves, 80, of Festus, Mo., formerly of Williamsville, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015 at his residence. The visitation will be from noon - 2 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Williamsville with the service following at 2 p.m. also at the church...

Starling Guinn DEXTER, Mo.-- Starling Guinn, 90, of Dexter, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015 at Dexter. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Don Kennedy officiating. Burial will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield with full military honors...

Betty J. Buchanan Betty J. Buchanan, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Clara Davis Ware MALDEN, Mo. -- Clara Davis Ware, 101, of Malden died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, at the Golden Living Center in Malden. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Landess Funeral Home Chapel in Malden. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. ...

Wilma Dempsey Wilma J. Dempsey, 82, of Wappapello, Mo., died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service at Wappapello.

Ryan Harris DONIPHAN, Mo.-- Ryan Edward Harris, 16, of Doniphan, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, at his residence in rural Ripley County.Mr. Harris, son of Aaron and Kelli (Elliott) Harris, was born June 22, 1998, in Poplar Bluff. He was a student in Doniphan High School and worked at the Harris family sawmill. Ryan enjoyed hunting and being with his friends. He was a member of Beta Club, Choir and Sierra Phoenix Gaming...

Betty Buchanan Betty Jean Buchanan, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Buchanan was born Aug. 16, 1931 in Stoddard County, Mo. to the late Roy Franklin and Ora C. Reese Johnson. ...

Callie Chronister Callie Wahnetta Chronister, 91, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at River Mist Assisted Living Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Chronister was born Oct. 1, 1923 in Advance, Mo. to the late Joseph M. and Clara E. Wright Pyle. She was of the General Baptist faith, and had retired as a bookkeeper in the automotive industry. Mrs. Chronister enjoyed spending time with her family...

Kenneth Willard Sr. Kenneth A. Willard Sr., 53, of Bismarck, Mo., died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015. Visitation will be at noon Saturday at the Morgan-Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jim Ware officiating...

William Baker DEXTER, Mo. -- William Fred Baker, 76, of Dexter, Mo., died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015. He will be cremated and a memorial plaque will be placed at the Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield. Rainey Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements. A Celebration of his life will take place in the spring at his home...

Joan Shepard CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Joan Shepard, 68, of Saint Mary, Mo. died Thursday at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. There will be no visitation. The graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Cemetery in Campbell. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements...