Obituaries from May 2016

Norman R. Keele Sr. GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Norman R. Keele Sr., 88, of Silva, Mo., died Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at his residence. Visitation services will be held at noon Monday, May 2, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville. Funeral Services will follow at 1 p.m. also at the Greenville Chapel. Burial will be at Rucker Cemetery with full military honors...

Susie Cato GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Susie Cato, 55, of Greenville, died Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be at noon Sunday at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Greenville. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Gary Reed officiating...

Marvin M. Link DEXTER, MO. -- Marvin M. Link, 77, died Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at his residence in Advance, Mo. Visitation was Friday and the funeral was Saturday at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter with Rev. William Fox officiating. Burial will follow in the North Antioch Cemetery, Rural Bloomfield, Mo...

Dortha Willcut FISK, Mo. -- Dortha Dean Willcut, 76, of Broseley, Mo., died Saturday April 30, 2016, at her residence. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk, followed by funeral at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jim Sanders officiating...

William Thornberry William Harold Thornberry, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, April 29, 2016, at Hunter Acres Caring Center at Sikeston, Mo. Mr. Thornberry was born March 27, 1939, at Holcomb, Mo. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he was a member of Highland Church of Christ, where he served as a deacon for several years...

Thelma Lee Husted PARMA, Mo. -- Thelma Lee Husted, 94, of Parma, died Friday, April 29, 2016, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Visitation will be after 11 a.m., Monday at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Parma. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Parma, with Rev. Roy Sherfield of Dexter, officiating...

Joshua Michael Clarkson photo BUNKIE, La. -- A Celebration of the Life and a memorial service for Joshua Michael Clarkson was held Friday, April 29, 2016, at Melancon Funeral Home in Bunkie. Joshua Michael Clarkson, 39, of New Orleans, La., passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016, in New Orleans. He was born in Lake Charles, La., on Oct. 4, 1976...

Bradley Nelson Santos Bradley Nelson Santos, 33, of Poplar Bluff passed away April 22, 2016, at his home. He was born on June 14, 1982, to Mr. Luis Santos and Mrs. Sandra Breckinridge-Cardwell and raised by step-mother Streta Santos. Brad was a former member of the Butler County Sheriff's Department and the 1137th Military Police Company out of Kennett, Mo., where he attained the rank of sergeant during his time in the service. ...

Billy Joe Pry flag BLOOMFIELD, Mo. - Billy Joe Pry, 70, of Bloomfield, died Friday, April 29, 2016 at his residence. Visitation will be at 5 p.m., today, Monday, May 2, 2016 at the Rainey-Mathis funeral home in Dexter. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield with Rev. David Wilson officiating...

Jacquelyn Hanson Jacquelyn Hanson, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, May 2, 2016 at her residence. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

J. R. Rippee -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Harry Vaughn - Aldrich, Mo. Billy Joe Pry -- Bloomfield, Mo. Jacquelyn Hanson -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Shirley Mae Luecke -- Houston, Texas Arthur Wayne Hutchcraft -- Dexter, Mo. Freeda Lorraine (Lawson) Meade -- Poplar Bluff, Mo...

J. R. Rippee J.R. Rippee, 72,of Poplar Bluff, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Florrisant. Mr. Rippee was born April 18, 1944 in Pocahontas, Ark. to the late Roy T. Rippee and Bessie Lee (Nee Anderson) Rippee. J.R. was of the Baptist faith.He served his country in the United States Army in Germany.He was a lifetime resident ofButler County and a retired business owner. He enjoyed deer hunting and fishing...

James Ronnie Davis CAMPBELL, Mo. -- James Ronnie Davis, 76, of Van Buren, dies Saturday, April 30, 2016, at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at Landess Funeral Chapel in Campbell with Pastor Will Davis and Mr. Rocky Moe officiating...

Harry Vaughn DEXTER, Mo. -- Harry Vaughn, 71, of Aldrich, Mo., died Monday, May 2, 2016, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Chapel in Dexter. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, at Watkins & Sons Funeral Chapel with Rev. Steve Tippen of Bloomfield officiating.in Dexter...

Freeda Meade MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo. -- Freeda Lorraine (Lawson) Meade, 94, of Poplar Bluff, departed this life Saturday, April 30, 2016 in Poplar Bluff. The daughter of the late John William and Allie Jane (Wilhite) Lawson, she was born Feb. 12, 1922 in Rayborn, Mo...

Shirley Mae Luecke Shirley Mae Luecke died on Wednesday, April 27 in Houston, Texas after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 86 years young. Shirley was born on Oct. 5, 1929 in St. Louis, Mo. She was the first child of Elmer and Frieda Huch...

Billy Joe Pry Visitation was held Monday, May 2, 2016. A memorial service followed in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield with Rev. David Wilson officiating...

Arthur Wayne Hutchcraft DEXTER, Mo. -- Arthur Wayne Hutchcraft, 84, of Dexter died Monday, May 2, 2016 at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will be from 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter with funeral services conducted at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Greg McGhee officiating. Burial will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...

Freda Phegley WAPPAPELLO, Mo. -- Freda Phegley, 77, of Wappapello died April 24, 2016 at her residence. Graveside services were held April 28, 2016 at Wappapello Cemetery in Wappapello. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cotrellfuneralservice.com...

Rev. Wiley McGhee PUXICO, Mo. -- Rev. Wiley McGhee, 103, of Puxico died Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at the Puxico Nursing and Rehab. Services are pending with Watkins Funeral Home, Puxico, who are in charge of the arrangements.

Earl Weston GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Earl Weston, 81, of Clubb, Mo. died Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at the Greenville Nursing and Rehab Center in Greenville. Arrangements will be announced by Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Greenville,

Rev. Clifford E. Wray DEXTER, Mo. -- Rev. Clifford E. Wray, 91, of Dexter, died Monday, May 2, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be from 9:30 - 11 a.m., Saturday, at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m., Saturday in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dean Williams officiating. Burial will be in the Chalk Bluff Cemetery...

Geraldine 'Geri' Lansing MALDEN, Mo. -- Geraldine "Geri" Lansing, 97, of Garland, Texas, formerly of Malden, died Friday, April 29, 2018, at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, Texas. Visitation will be at 6 p.m., Thursday, at Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc., in Malden. The funeral will be at 10 a.m., Friday, at Bradshaw Funeral Home Chapel in Malden...

Tammy Lynn Peters DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Tammy Lynn Peters, 55, of Doniphan, died Monday, May 2, 2016 at her residence in rural Ripley County. Funeral arrangements are pending with Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan and will be announced upon completion.

Robert L. Ryman Robert L. Ryman, 64, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, April 29, 2016, at his residence. Mr. Ryman was born July 19, 1951 in Colby, Kan., to the late Leonard Dale and Elda Eudora Boyer Ryman. He attended Fellowship General Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff and had proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Ryman enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting and fishing...

Daniel Wesley Murphey DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Daniel Wesley Murphey, 54, of Doniphan, died Monday, May 2, 2016, at his residence. Visitation will be from 5 -- 8 p.m., Thursday, at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Friday, in the funeral home chapel and burial will follow in the Union Cemetery near Ponder...

Shirley Mae Luecke Shirley Mae Luecke died on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 in Houston, Texas after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was 86 years young. Shirley was born on Oct. 5, 1929 in St. Louis, Mo. She was the first child of Elmer and Frieda Huch...

Tristan "Chase" Morrison DEXTER, Mo. -- Tristan "Chase" Morrison, 13, of Dexter, died Monday, May 2, 2016, at the Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County Emergency Room. Visitation will be from 1- 3 p.m., Friday, at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Friday, in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Preston Owens officiating. Burial will follow in the Dexter Cemetery...

Raymond Parker Jr. VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Raymond Parker Jr., 69, of Des Arc, died on his birthday, Tuesday, May 3, 2016, in Ellsinore. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 14, 2016 at his residence in Des Arc. Burial will be in Ritter Cemetery in Ellsinore...

Kimberly L. Wamble MALDEN, Mo. -- Kimberly L. Wamble, 52, of Malden, died Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at her residence. Visitation will be from noon -- 1 p.m., Friday, at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Friday at the Landess Funeral Chapel...

Tammy Lynn Peters DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Tammy Lynn Peters, 55, of Doniphan, Mo., died Monday, May 2, 2016, at her residence in rural Ripley County. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2016, at the Lone Star Cemetery near Doniphan with Steve Sanders officiating...

Glendola Hodges MALDEN, Mo. -- Glendola Hodges, 91, of Malden died Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at the Golden Living Nursing Home in Malden. Visitation will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Bradshaw Chapel with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden...

Earl H. Weston GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Earl H. Weston, 81, of Silva, Mo. died Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at the Greenville Nursing and Rehab Center in Greenville. Visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Greenville. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel with Bro. Bobby Robbins officiating. Burial will be in the Wesley-Dixon Cemetery at Hiram...

Nora Loftis Nora Loftis, 55, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Wiley McGhee -- Puxico, Mo. David Householder -- Paragould, Ark. Tristan "Chase" Morrison -- Dexter, Mo. Kimberly L. Wamble -- Malden, Mo. Raymond Parker -- Des Arc, Mo. Glendola Hodges -- Malden, Mo. Earl H. Weston -- Silva, Mo. Nora Loftis -- Poplar Bluff, Mo...

David Householder QULIN, Mo. -- David Householder, 65, of Paragould, Ark. died Tuesday May 3, 2016 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark. Mr. Householder was born Feb. 2 1951 in Phoenix, Ariz. to the late Frank and Hazel (Lowe) Householder. ...

Rev. Wiley McGhee Photo PUXICO, Mo. -- Rev. Wiley McGhee, son of the late James Monroe and Lillie Frances Julian McGhee, was born in Bloomfield, Jan. 13, 1913, and passed away at the Puxico Nursing and Rehab Center in Puxico, Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at the age of 103 years, three months and 20 days...

Bobby Neal Vandiver DEXTER, Mo. -- Bobby Neal Vandiver, 81, of Bloomfield, Mo., died Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter. Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter with funeral services beginning at 3 p.m. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Bloomfield Cemetery...

James L. Brill PIEDMONT, Mo. -- James L. Brill, 86, of Patterson, Mo. died Thursday, May 5, 2016 at the Greenville Nursing and Rehab Center in Greenville, Mo. Visitation will be held at 11: a.m. Sunday at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will follow at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jeff Estes officiating. Interment will be in the Patterson Cemetery...

Franchell Turner Franchell Turner, 70, of Tacoma, Wash., formerly of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, April 25, 2016 at her residence. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May 7 at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. at City Cemetery. Apostle Anthony Q. Williams will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home...

Nora Loftis Nora Evelyn Loftis, 55, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Mrs. Loftis was born Jan. 25, 1961 in Poplar Bluff. She worked as a registered nurse for the State of Missouri. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding her Harley and being with her grandchildren. She was a member of Shepards Chapel...

Judith Leland "Judy" Reed DONIPHAN, Mo.-- Judith Leland Reed, 68, of Naylor, Mo. passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Reed, daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Eagan) Lidisky, was born July 6, 1947, in East St. Louis, Ill. She was self-employed in merchandising. Mrs. Reed loved all animals and chickens and raised horses and dogs, particularly Border collies and Shetland sheepdogs. She was of the Catholic faith...

Roy Rice FISK, Mo. -- Roy Rice, 90, of Grandin, Mo., died Thursday, May 5, 2016 at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born March 1, 1926 to the late David Luther and Gladys Irene (Cosey) Rice. On Nov. 25, 1954 he married Lillian Pauline Crain. She preceded him in death Aug. 5, 2005. He also was preceded in death by one daughter: Judy Vaughn; and one grandson: Henry Rice...

Franchell Turner -- Tacoma, Wash. Judith Leland Reed -- Naylor, Mo. Roy Rice -- Grandin, Mo. Nora Evelyn Loftis -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. James L. Brill -- Patterson, Mo.

Anna Myrtle Bruce DEXTER, Mo. -- Anna Myrtle Bruce, 84, of Bloomfield, died Friday, May 6, 2016, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Monday, at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m., Monday, in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Stepp officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Sikeston...

Lendel Strauser BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Lendel Strauser, 73, of Bloomfield, died Thursday, May 5, 2016. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m., Sunday, at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Monday, at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield with the Rev. Bob Bradford of Delta, officiating...

Charles T. "Buddy" Houchins DEXTER, Mo. -- Charles T. "Buddy" Houchins , 71, of Cape Girardeau, Mo. died Thursday, May 5, 2016, at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be after noon, Monday, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Monday, in the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter, with Rev. Jack Owens of Scott City officiating...

Pat Tonnee Farmer-Huston DEXTER, Mo. - Pat Tonnee Farmer-Huston, 71, of Bloomfied, Mo., died Sat., May 7, 2016 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Visitation will be from 1 - 3 p.m., Wed., May 11 at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. The funeral will follow in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel...

Darrell "Doc" Wayne Bates Lifetime Butler County resident, Darrell "Doc" Wayne Bates, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, May 9, 2016 at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center. He was born June 3, 1948 in St. Louis, Mo. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of New Home General Baptist Church...

James Charles Eakes DEXTER, Mo. - James Charles Eakes, 82, of Bloomfield, died Sunday, May 8, 2016 at the Golden Living Center in Bloomfield, Mo. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m., Wed., May 11 at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. The funeral will be at 11 a.m., Thurs., May 12 in the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Kenneth Biggs of Dexter officiating...

Maria Tinoco Belknap Maria Tinoco Belknap, 65, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, on Mother's Day, May 8th, 2016 with her loving husband, children, and grandchildren by her side. Maria was born and raised in San Salvador, El Salvador on June 10th, 1950, and lived in Poplar Bluff, MO. ...

Brandon Kyle Southerly NEELYVILLE, Mo. - Brandon Kyle Southerly, 23, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away on May 3, 2016. Brandon was born on July 21, 1992 in St. Louis, Mo. He worked as a construction worker for Harold's Parks Construction. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, riding ATVs and dirt bikes...

Marty Harvey DONIPHAN, Mo. - Marty Harvey, 45, of Grandin, died Sat., May 7, 2016 at his residence in Grandin. Visitation was held Monday, May 9, 2016 at Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. Graveside services were at 10 a.m. today, Tues. May 10 at Grandin City Cemetery in Grandin...

Vinis "Bo" Kelly, Jr. MALDEN, Mo. - Vinis "Bo" Kelly, Jr., 67, of Clarkton, Mo., died Friday, May 6, 2016 at his residence. Visitation will be at noon, Wed., May 11 at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. A memorial will follow 2 p.m. at the Bradshaw Chapel in Malden with Rev. Jack Allen officiating. Burial will be in Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton with full military rites. www.bradshawfh.com...

Jimmie Paskel CAMPBELL, Mo. - Jimmie Paskel, 77, of Campbell, died Sat., May 7, 2016, as his residence. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m., Tues., May 10 at Woodlawn-Landess Addition Cemetery in Campbell with Rev. Aulden LeBlanc officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn-Landess Addition Cemetery in Campbell. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements...

Lillian W. Orton DEXTER, Mo. - Lillian W. Orton, 80, of Dexter, died Sat., May 7, 2016 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m., Tues., May 10 at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. The funeral will be at 11 a.m., Wed., May 11 at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter...

Marian Elaine Evans VAN BUREN, Mo. - Marian Elaine Evans, 88, of Ellsinore, Mo., died Sat., May 7, 2016 at her residence. A memorial service will be held for Marian Elaine Evans and her late husband William "Sonny" Evans at 2 p.m., Sat. May 14 in the McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren. Online condolences may be made at www.mcspaddenfh.com...

Arthur Hutchcraft Arthur Wayne Hutchcraft, 84, of Dexter passed away May 2, 2016 at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Services were held May 4, 2016 at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter. Rev. Greg McGhee officiated. Burial followed in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield. Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter in charge of arrangements...

Wiley McGhee Wiley McGhee, son of the late James Monroe and Lillie Frances Julian McGhee, was born in Bloomfield, Mo., on Jan. 13, 1913, and passed away at the Puxico Nursing and Rehab Center in Puxico on May 3, 2016, at the age of 103 years, 3 months and 20 days...

James Davis CAMPBELL, Mo. -- James Ronald Davis (Ronnie) from Van Buren, Mo., formally of Frisbee, Mo., departed this life on April 30, 2016, at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell with his family by his side, at the age of 76. Ronnie was born Jan. 3, 1940, in Frisbee to Luther and Opal Sample Davis. He married Verna Dean Evans on June 8,1957...

Jimmie Alfred McMeans FISK, Mo. -- Jimmie Alfred McMeans, 79, of Qulin, died Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Oglesville General Baptist Church in Oglesville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at the church with Rev. Mike Price and Bro. Bub Ham officiating. Burial will be at Qulin Cemetery with full military honors...

Glendon Pierce FISK, Mo. -- Glendon Pierce, 80, of Broseley, died Monday, May 9, 2016 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff. He was born March 30, 1936 at Broseley, to the late Willie and Gertrude (Fuson) Pierce. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War on the USS Princeton, the USS Missouri and the USS Aeolus. ...

James Barton James Barton, 66, of Poplar Bluff, died on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Online Condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com

Ethel Mae Johnson Ethel Mae Johnson, 90, of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday, May 8, 2016, at Oakdale Care Center. Visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, at First Church of God, 3482 S. Westwood Blvd. Funeral service will follow at 12:30 p.m., with Bro. David Knapp and Rev. Bill Wiles officiating...

Sandra L. Hall Sandra L. Hall, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Wednesday May 11, 2016 at The Manor. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.

Ethel Mae Johnson -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Glendon Pierce -- Broseley, Mo. Jimmy Alfred McMeans -- Qulin, Mo. James Barton -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Roger Dale Parris, II -- Matthews, Mo. Sandra L. Hall -- Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Roger Dale Parris, II Roger Dale Parris, II, 39, of Matthews, died at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Online condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com

Rev. J.R. Bruce PRINCETON, Ky. - Rev. J.R. Bruce, 97, long time resident of Princeton, Ky. died Tuesday, May 10, 2016 in Hendersonville, Tenn. where he had been living with his son and daughter-in-law. Visitation will be from noon - 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14 at Morgan's Funeral home in Princeton, Ky. ...

Sarah Iler Sarah Iler, 26, of Poplar Bluff, died on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Services are pending and will be announced by Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Online condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com

Verdella McAllister PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Verdella McAllister, 91, of Piedmont, died Thursday, May 12, at the Hunter Acres Caring Center in Sikeston, Mo. Arrangements will be announced by Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Piedmont.

Ethel Mae Johnson I can hear my three angels singing to me and my prayers are getting answered and I know I'm going home. I have seen my last tomorrow. I have taken my last breath. My Father God in Heaven has sent me my three angels for the third time since 2002. ...

Winfred "Lee" Seals PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Winfred "Lee" Seals, 85, of Festus, Mo., died Monday, May 9, 2016, at Mari de Villa Retirement Center, Town and Country, Mo. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2016, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, Mo. Services will follow at noon also at the chapel. Burial will be at Duncan Cemetery near Piedmont...

Caroline Leslie FISK, Mo. -- Caroline Leslie, 71, of Rombauer, Mo. died Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Leslie was born Aug. 5, 1944 in Oakland City, Ind., the daughter of the late John Albert and Millie Mae Jaynes. She was a homemaker and had formerly worked in Illinois as a CNA. On Sept. 9, 1965 she married William Edward Leslie. He preceded her in death on April 18, 1983...

James David Barton James David Barton, 66, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on May 10, 2016 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born on Nov. 5, 1949 to James and Minnie (Buchanan) Barton in Poplar Bluff, Mo. James worked as an independent car salesman...

Jimmie J. Lewis NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Jimmie J. Lewis, 82, of Poplar Bluff, died Saturday, May 7, 2016, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, at the Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel in Neelyville.

Donald "Don" Gary Parmer VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Donald "Don" Gary Parmer, 70, of Van Buren, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will begin for the public at noon, Friday, at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren, with the funeral services following at 2 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bruce Tremaine officiating. Burial will be in Eastwood Cemetery...

Sandra L. Hall Sandra L. Hall, 72 of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Hall was born Jan. 5, 1944 in Robinson, Ill., to the late Doyle and Marjorie Boyd Tracy. She was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker...

Crockett Williams CORNING, Ark., -- Crockett Williams, 77, of Corning, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at home. Mr. Williams was a truck driver who enjoyed trucking, taking care of his dog, Rusty, and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of Grace Christian Fellowship in Poplar Bluff...

Janice Moore Janice Moore, 66, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at New Life Tabernacle, 603 Victor St., Poplar Bluff. Private burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Zalma...

Crockett Williams CORNING, Ark., -- Crockett Williams, 77, of Corning, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at home. Mr. Williams was a truck driver who enjoyed trucking, taking care of his dog, Rusty, and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of Grace Christian Fellowship in Poplar Bluff...

Oda Lee Mace Oda Lee Mace, 86, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be after 6 p.m., Sunday, May 15, 2016, at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home. Burial in Dunning Cemetery...

Glenn Miller Ellis DEXTER, Mo. -- Glenn Miller Ellis, 91, of Dexter, died Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, at the Sadler Chapel Cemetery in Dexter with Rev. Kenneth Biggs of Dexter officiating...

Verdella McAllister PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Verdella McAllister, 91, died Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the Hunter Acres Caring Center in Sikeston, Mo. Visitation will be held at noon Sunday at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home chapel with Pastor Pete Ruble officiating...

William "Bill" Gerald Penrod NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- William "Bill" Gerald Penrod, 70, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed suddenly on Thursday, May 12, 2016, at his home. He was born March 17, 1946, to the late William G. and Lula Mae (Grimes) Penrod in Neelyville, Mo...

Sarah Ann Iler Sarah Ann Iler, 26, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016 in Cape Girardeau, Mo. She was born on September 19, 1989 to Michael Herrmann and Patricia Iler in St. Louis, Mo. She enjoyed music, but most of all she loved spending time with her family and playing with her niece and nephews...

Oda Lee Mace -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Janice Moore -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Glenn Miller Ellise -- Dexter, Mo. Connie J. Larrew -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Verdella McAllister -- Piedmont, Mo. Richard Kneibert -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. William "Bill" Gerald Penrod -- Poplar Bluff, Mo...

Richard Kneibert FISK, Mo. -- Richard Kneibert passed away at the age of 76 on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the St. Francis hospital, surrounded by family and friends. He was the husband of Ann Kneibert, both of Poplar Bluff, MO. They shared 20 years of marriage together...

Joni Braden Joni Ann Lavender Braden, 58, of Greenville, Mo., peacefully went home to be with her Lord on Friday, May 13, 2016 at her home surrounded by family and friends. Mrs. Braden was born Oct. 10, 1957 in Denver, Colo. to William and Ruth Lavender. ...

Wayla Ann Miller MALDEN, Mo. -- Wayla Ann Miller, 73, of Malden died Friday, May 13, 2016, at her residence. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden followed with the funeral at 2 p.m. in the chapel. Burial will be in Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton...

Connie Larrew Connie Jo Larrew, 70, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Mrs. Larrew, the daughter of the late H.H. and Ruth McCarver Roseberry, was born July 11, 1945 in Fredericktown, Mo. She was a member of Second Baptist Church and attended Westwood Baptist Church. ...

Patricia Friedman CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Patricia Friedman, 70, of Campbell, died Thursday, May 12, 2016, at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Monday, at the Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Campbell with Rev. Charles Richardson officiating...

Shirley A. Rodgers Shirley A. Rodgers, 78, of Naylor, Mo., died Friday, May 13, 2016 at Crystal Oaks Long Term Care Center in Festus, Mo. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.

Richard Kneibert FISK, Mo. -- Richard Kneibert passed away at the age of 76 on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the St. Francis hospital, surrounded by family and friends. He was the husband of Ann Kneibert, both of Poplar Bluff, MO. They shared 20 years of marriage together...

Jean M. Burnett CONWAY, Ark. -- Jean M. Burnett, 95, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016, at the residence of her son, Vondes in Conway, Ark. Jean was born July 7, 920. She was married to her husband of 70 years, Everett Burnett, Jan. 26, 1938. He preceded her in death, Aug. ...

Andy J. DeBord PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Andy J. DeBord, 75, of Milton, Fla., died Sunday, May 8, 2016. Family--Funeral & Cremation of Pensacola, Fla. is handling arrangements.

Richard "Rick" Eugene Wright NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Richard "Rick" Eugene Wright, 58, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016 in Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born May 3, 1958 at Poplar Bluff to Wilborne and Dorothy Wright. On May 13, 1983 at Poplar Bluff, he was married to Debbie Howell. She preceded him in death July 18, 1998...

Robert (Bob) D. Pickett Robert (Bob) D. Pickett, 61, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Pickett, the son of John and Betty Armes Pickett, was born January 17, 1955 in Poplar Bluff. He was an interior designer who enjoyed creating special effects for all of his clients' homes. Mr. Pickett also enjoyed working with flowers and creating unique pieces...

Brad Cornelious Baker DEXTER, Mo. -- Brad Cornelious Baker, 21, of Sikeston, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, at the New Hope Ministries Church in Sikeston...

Janice Lou Moore Janice Lou Moore, 66, of Poplar Bluff, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Ms. Moore was born July 22, 1949 in St. Louis. to the late Bennie and Mary (Edwards) Moore. She was a member of New Life Tabernacle Church. She had worked as a dietary aide at Lucy Lee Hospital for 27 years and Odell Cleaners for 10 years. She enjoyed her dog "Baby", collecting birds and playing computer games...

Betty Grace Hulan Johnson DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Betty Grace Hulan Johnson, 75, of Bardley, died Sunday, May 15, 2016, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be from 5 -- 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will take place at 10 a.m., Thursday in the funeral home chapel with burial to follow at Bardley Cemetery...

Bridgette Keeling Fuemmeler BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. -- Bridgette Keeling Fuemmeler, 48, of Blytheville, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016 at her home. Bridgette was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed family events, especially family reunions...

Cynthia Hemphill Cynthia Hemphill, 60, of Piedmont, Mo., died Monday, May 16, 2016, at her residence. Arrangements currently are pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Robert "Bob" Pickett -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Janice Lou Moore -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. James and Stephanie Kerperien -- Campbell, Mo. Brad C. Baker -- Sikeston, Mo. Terry Lynn Allen -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Betty Grace Hulan Johnson -- Bardley, Mo. Bridgette Fuemmeler -- Blytheville, Ark...

Linda Hill Linda Hill, 72, of Poplar Bluff, died on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Online Condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com

Richard "Rick" Eugene Wright Richard "Rick" Eugene Wright, 58, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016 in the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center at Poplar Bluff. He was born May 3, 1958 at Poplar Bluff to the late Wilborne Wright and Dorothy Bunn...

Freda Wangelin Freda Wangelin, 93, died Sunday, May 15, 2016, at her home in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Wangelin, daughter of the late Ura Vincent and Beulah Short Buffington, was born on Aug. 10, 1922, in Ripley County, grew up in Carter County, graduated from Van Buren High School and married attorney Harris Kenneth Wangelin on June 27, 1939. He died in 1987...

Terry Lynn Allen Terry Lynn Allen, 49, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born Oct. 13, 1966 in Poplar bluff. Terry served in the U. S. Navy. and was employed by Gregory Logistics. He married Shannon Biggerstaff May 21, 2007 in Poplar Bluff. She survives...

James David Barton POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- James David Barton, 66, of Poplar Bluff passed away May 10, 2016, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Family will hold private services at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family and can be left at Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff...

Verlin "Butch" Gambill Verlin "Butch" Gambill, 75, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at his residence. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Charsolee Dunlap MALDEN, Mo. -- Charsolee Dunlap, 79, of Potosi, Mo., formerly of Malden died Sunday, May 15, 2016, at Georgian Gardens in Potosi. Visitation will be from noon until service time at 1 p.m. Thursday at Bradshaw Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden...

Cynthia Hemphill PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Cynthia Hemphill, 60, of Piedmont, Mo., died Monday, May 16, 2016, at her residence. There will be a Memorial Service held Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont. Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. and the services will follow at 4 p.m...

Charlene Sanders FISK, Mo. -- Charlene Sanders, 71, of Imperial, Mo. died Monday, May 16, 2016 at St. Anthony's Medical Center in Mehlville, Mo. Mrs. Sanders was born Nov. 9, 1944 in New Haven, Mich., the daughter of the late Jimmy and Marie Miller. She was of the Baptist faith. She and her husband owned and operated Jerry's Air Conditioning in Imperial. She enjoyed doing word search puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren. On May 7, 1977 she married Jerry Sanders. He survives...

George Edwin Pulliam BERNIE, Mo. -- George Edwin Pulliam, 94, of Bernie, Mo., passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at his home, surrounded by family and friends. He was born to Georgia Ethel Cox Pulliam and the Rev. Sam W. Pulliam on September 19, 1921, in Doniphan, Mo...

Mary Duncan Mary Louise Kathryn Tyler Duncan, 91, of Poplar Bluff, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Duncan, daughter of the late Jesse and Lois Luter Tyler, was born Nov. 8, 1924 in Biggers, Ark. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be dearly missed...

Paulette J. Swindle Paulette J. Swindle, 67, of Bonham, Texas, formerly of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff...

Verlin "Butch" Gambill Verlin "Butch" Gambill, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at his residence. Butch, son of the late Vernon and Aileen Everett Gambill, was born Nov. 23, 1940 in Ash Hill, Mo. He was of the Baptist faith and was a longtime farmer. ...

Hershel "Gene" Goins FISK, Mo. -- Hershel "Gene" Goins, 88, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Goins was born Aug. 18, 1927 at Campbell, Mo. to the late John F. and Dollie (Bryant) Goins. He was Maintenance Supervisor at McPheeters Clinic for several years. ...

Shirley A. Rodgers Shirley A. Rodgers, 78, a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, May 13, 2016 at Crystal Oaks Care Center in Festus, Mo. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 6 p.m. Friday at Cotrell Funeral Chapel in Poplar Bluff, with a funeral service following at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Alma Jo Brown will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Poplar Bluff City Cemetery...

Linda Maria Hill Linda Maria Hill, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 29, 1944 to Henry and Hattie (Wolpers) Hill in Loma Linda, Calif. She attended Poplar Bluff High School. Linda worked as a secretary at PBRMC/Lucy Lee Hospital for 23 years...

Shirley A. Rodgers Shirley A. Rodgers, 78, a lifelong resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 at Crystal Oaks Care Center in Crystal City, Mo. Mrs. Rodgers, the daughter of the late Ellis Wade and Opal Lorton Brown, was born March 16, 1938 in St. Louis, Mo. She was a member of Faith Tabernacle and had retired as a cook at Frosty's and Jessie's Drive Ins. Mrs. Rodgers enjoyed spending time with her family...

Tommy Gale Carson Tommy Gale Carson, 57, of Poplar Bluff died Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home, Inc. with the funeral to follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Stephen Burns officiating. Burial will be in Qulin Cemetery...

Marlee Grace Young CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Marlee Grace Young of Bernie, Mo., infant daughter of Cody Young and Megan Davis, died Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, May 20, at the Woodlawn Cemetery-Landess Addition in Campbell with Rev. Nick Robertson officiating...

Paulette Jean (Kiser) Swindle Paulette Jean (Kiser) Swindle, of Bonham, Texas passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 in Denison, Texas at the age of 67. Ms. Swindle was born Aug. 30, 1948 to Elmer "Glen" Kiser and Mary "Louise" (Sells) Kiser. She was a 1966 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School and then attended Poplar Bluff Vocational School where she became an LPN. ...

Martha Jean (Hubbard) Stewart The story of Martha Jean Stewart's life might be told best through her hands. They were hands of extraordinary strength, gentleness, creativity and compassion, capable of reaching beyond her 82 years of life. They began as the hands of an inquisitive little girl born on a swampland farm in Southeast Missouri to Ralph and Alma Hubbard. ...

Barbara Gaines MALDEN, Mo. -- Barbara Sue Gaines, 69, of Malden died Thursday, May 19, 2016, at SEHealth Center of Stoddard County in Dexter. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden with Rev. Steve Fitzpartick officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden...

Carrie Colvin FISK, Mo. -- Carrie Dawn Colvin, 55, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, May 19, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Colvin was born Jan. 21, 1961 at Farmington, Mo. She was a RN and had worked at St. Vincent's Hospital in Little Rock, Ark. She enjoyed reading, cross stitching, baking, and music. Her greatest joy was taking care of her grandbaby. She would say her greatest accomplishment was becoming a mother. On Aug. 20, 1980, she married Edward Colvin. He survives...

Jeffery Galindo CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Jeffery Armando Galindo, 39, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016 in an auto accident South of Poplar Bluff. Mr. Galindo, son of Judith Black Galindo, was born on Tuesday, May 17, 1977 in Kennett, Mo. He was a Lineman worker in a Nail Factory and attended Twin Springs Church in Poplar Bluff...

Alice Mae Poteet Alice Mae Poteet, age 74, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Ms. Poteet, the daughter of G.B. "Pops" and Dorothy "Moms" Helen Coulson Ray, was born Feb. 10, 1942 in Canalou, Mo. ...

Carolyn Polk PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Carolyn Polk, 81, of Piedmont, Mo., died Sunday, May 22, 2016, at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 26, at Trinity United Methodist Church near Piedmont. Ruegg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...

Kathryn L. Brewer PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Kathryn L. Brewer, 76, died Monday, May 23, 2016 at her home near Annapolis. Arrangements are pending with Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Piedmont.

Jean Green DEXTER, Mo. - Jean Green, 77, of Dexter, died Sunday, May 22, 2016 at her residence. Visitation will be 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 25 at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. The funeral will be at 10 a.m., Thurs., May 26 in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter. Burial will be in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...

Carry Janine Hasting NEELYVILLE, Mo. - Carry Janine Hasting, 47, of Neelyville, died Friday, May 20, 2016 at her residence. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 25 at the Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel in Neelyville with the funeral following at 11 a.m. in the chapel. Burial will be at Neelyville Cemetery...

Norma Evalyn Boyer FISK, Mo. -- Norma Evalyn Boyer, 83, of Lake Wales, Fla., died Saturday, May 21, 2016 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk. Condolences; www.whitesandersfuneralhome.com...

Raymond James Travis ELLSINORE, Mo. - Raymond James Travis, 90, of Doniphan, died Thursday May 19, 2016 at his residence. A visitation was held at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 21 at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellsinore. The funeral was held at 11 a.m., Sunday, May 22 in the Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Pete Joplin officiating. Burial took place in the Good Hope Cemetery...

Lola Ruth Scott Haynes FISK, Mo. - Lola Ruth Scott Haynes was born in a log cabin on the St. Francis River Bank near Powe, Mo., on July 28, 1923. She left the earth to rejoin her husband, Charlie, and explore the swamps in Heaven with him on Saturday, May 21, 2016...

Paul R. Jenkins Paul R. Jenkins, 92, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Swift Creek Residential Center in Poplar Bluff . Mr. Jenkins, the son of the late Roy J. and Minnie C. Freeman Jenkins, was born Sept. 29, 1923 in Harviell, Mo. He was a member of Twin Springs Baptist Church and had retired in 1985 from Porter DeWitt Construction Company. Mr. Jenkins enjoyed woodworking, building dog houses and planting flowers...

Wilma Jean Ward Wilma Jean Ward (nee Sheehy), 74, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 22, 2016 at her home, in Poplar Bluff, surrounded by her family. She was born Feb. 4, 1942, in Poplar Bluff, to Frank and Alice Sheehy. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Robert Ward...

Raymond James Travis -- Doniphan, Mo. Jean Green -- Dexter, Mo. Alice Mae Poteet -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Carry Janine Hasting -- Neelyville, Mo. Paul R. Jenkins -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Kathryn L. Brewer -- Annapolis, Mo. Carolyn Polk -- Piedmont, Mo. Norma Evalyn Boyer -- Lake Wales, Fla...

Charlene Sanders Charlene Sanders, 71, of Imperial, Mo., died Monday, May 16, 2016, at St. Anthony's Medical center in Mehlville, Mo. Services were held Thursday, May 19, 2016, at White Sanders Funeral Home Chapel in Fisk. Bro. Bub Hamm officiated. Burial followed in the Brown Chapel Cemetery in Broseley...

ELLSINORE, Mo. -- Jearldean "Jerry" Ellen Evans, 68, of Ellsinore, Mo. died Monday, May 23, 2016, at Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will begin for the public at 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 25, at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellsinore, with the funeral services being held at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 26, in the Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Darrell Davis Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Ellsinore, Mo...

Douglas West Douglas West, 54, of Wappapello Park, Mo., died Tuesday, May 24, 2016 in Wayne County. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Norma Hillis Boyer FISK, Mo. -- Norma Hillis Boyer, 83, of Lake Wales, Fla., went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 21, 2016. She was born April 12, 1933 to the late Charlie and Ethel Hillis. She grew up in Broseley, Mo. and married her high school sweetheart William Alfred Boyer. ...

Dillon Lee St. Chair NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Dillon Lee St. Chair, 17, of Fredericktown, Mo., formerly of Gipsy, Mo., died Friday, May 20, 2016, at Mexico, Mo. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Sturdivant Apostolic Church in Sturdivant, Mo. followed by the funeral at 1 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Berrong Cemetery in Gipsy...

Billy Lee Pippins Billy Lee Pippins, 85, of Dexter, Mo., died Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at the Country Club Care Facility in Warrensburg, Mo. Funeral services will be conducted at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home on Friday, May 27, 2016. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. with the funeral service at 1 p.m. Rev. Michael Williams of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will officiate. Burial will be at the Stoddard County Veteran's Cemetery near Bloomfield following the funeral service...

Douglas James West Douglas James West, 54, of Williamsville, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. West, the son of the late Kenneth James and Dorothy Anne Chilton West, was born Feb. 9, 1962 in St. ...

Freida Breuning DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Freida Breuning, 91, of Fairdealing, Mo., died Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at The Manor in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan and will be announced upon completion...

Henry Miller DONIPAHN, Mo. -- Henry Miller, 69, of Doniphan, Mo., died Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Southeast Health Center of Ripley County. Funeral arrangements are pending with Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan and will be announced upon completion...

Arcie Idabelle Middleton Arcie Idabelle Middleton, 95, of Florissant, Mo., died Thursday, May 26, 2016 at St. Charles, Mo. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Mt. View Cemetery, Des Arc, Mo. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Roger Paul Collier PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Roger Paul Collier, 74, of Piedmont died Friday, May 27, 2016, in Fredericktown, Mo. Arrangements are currently pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Alvie Leo Johnson NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Alvie Leo Johnson, 88, of Harviell, Mo., died Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at the Colonial Home in Doniphan, Mo. He was born Jan. 15, 1928 in Fagus, Mo. His parents were Talmadge Johnson and Gertha Hollowell Johnson...

David Michael Resnik David Michael Resnik, 59, of Poplar Bluff passed to eternity Wednesday, May 24, 2016 at his residence, surrounded by his wife and family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Resnik was born March 10, 1957 in Poplar Bluff to Sylvester B. and Clara E. Resnik. They preceded him in death...

Pat Watkins DEXTER, Mo. -- Pat Watkins, 85, passed away at her home in Dexter Wednesday, May 25, 2016. The daughter of the late Perry Delmar and Bessie Lee Hendrick Daniel, she was born in Dexter, Mo. on Jan. 14,1931, and Pat lived all her life in Dexter. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Dexter and the Elks Lodge in Dexter...

Robert J. Chamberlain QULIN, Mo. -- Robert J. Chamberlain, 85, of Qulin, Mo., died Friday, May 27, 2016, at his residence. Mr. Chamberlain was born July 29, 1930, at Portageville, Mo., the son of the late Callie and Febe (Kilpatrick) Chamberlain. He had served in the Army and was a POW during the Korean War. Mr. Chamberlain was a millwright and a member of Millwright Local No. 1043 in Indiana. He attended the Church of Christ at Qulin...

Derek Francis Fichtel DEXTER, Mo. -- Derek Francis Fichtel, 45, of Dexter died Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home with funeral services following in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Greg Stevens officiating. Burial will follow in the Chalk Bluff Cemetery near Dexter...

Floyd Miller DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Henry "Floyd" Miller, 69, of Doniphan died Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Southeast Health Center of Ripley County. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan, followed by a graveside service at noon at the Pine Cemetery...

James Morphis DONIPHAN, Mo. -- James Levile Morphis, 63, of Doniphan died Thursday, May 26, 2016, at Southeast Health Center of Ripley County. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan, followed by the funeral at 3 p.m. with Brother Monty Flanigan officiating...

Roger Paul Collier PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Roger Paul Collier, 74, of Piedmont died Friday, May 27, 2016, in Fredericktown, Mo. Visitation services will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, MO. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016, also at the Piedmont Chapel. Burial will follow at Beulah Cemetery in Brunot, Mo...

Mary Louise Burnett DEXTER, Mo. -- Mary Louise Burnett, 84, of Dexter died Thursday, May 26, 2016 at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will be conducted beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Sundaywith John Langley officiating. Burial will follow in the Dexter Cemetery...

James Osborn James Osborn, 73, of Springfield, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Wilson Street Nursing and Rehab in Springfield. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service.

Aubrey Odell Parker FISK, Mo. - Aubrey Odell Parker, age 75 of Broseley, Mo. died Sunday, May 29, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Parker was born August 23, 1940 at Osceola, Ark., son of the late Odell Roosevelt and Wilma Marie (Maclin) Parker. He was a farmer and had lived around Broseley most of his life. ...

John Stovall John D. Stovall, 43, of Oran, Mo., died Saturday, May 28, 2016, at his residence. He was born April 9, 1973 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. to Janet Rough Stovall and the late Danny Stovall. He had been a long time resident of Poplar Bluff. John was a member of the First Pentecostal Church of Cape Girardeau, Mo...