Obituaries from August 2016

Laura Diebold PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Laura Ann (Jones) Diebold, 59, of Piedmont, died Friday, July 29, 2016, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Visitation will be held at 12:30 p.m. today at Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel...

Vialita Albert FISK, Mo. -- Vialita Albert, 87, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, July 29, 2016, at Oakdale Caring Center. Mrs. Albert was born July 2, 1929, at Broseley, Mo., daughter of the late Ulys and Jewel Thomas Vancil. On July 14, 1951, she married Clarence J. Albert. He preceded in death Feb. 8, 1996...

Virginia Marie Gray FISK. Mo. -- Virginia Marie Gray, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Friday. July 29, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Gray was born May 30, 1943 at Poplar Bluff. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her children: Cecilia Watson of Bloomfield, Mo., Don Smith and John Smith both of Mesa, Ariz., Anna Smith and Ken Smith both of Fisk, Nancy Virden of Ramsey, Ill.; one brother: Robert Thurston of Poplar Bluff; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren...

James Burrow DONIPHAN, Mo. -- James Eugene Burrow, 80, of Florissant, Mo., died Friday, July 29, 2016, at St. Sophia Health and Rehab in Florissant. Mr. Burrow, son of the late Carmie Isaac & Wilma Jean (Thompson) Burrow, was born Tuesday, Oct. 15, 1935, in Neelyville, Mo. ...

Jack Kellett CORNING, Ark., -- Jack Kellett, 80, of Corning, passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at Mark Twain Nursing Home in Poplar Bluff. Born Jan. 21, 1936 in Corning, Mr. Kellett was a retired painter. He attended Corning Church of Christ. Survivors are his children Mark Kellett of St. ...

Earl "Hutch" Hutchinson DEXTER, Mo. -- Earl "Hutch" Hutchison, 92, of Dexter, died Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, at the Golden Living Center in Dexter. Visitation will be from noon - 2 p.m., Wednesday, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m., in the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter, with Pastor Ron Beaton and Rev. Mike Williams both of Dexter, officiating...

Charles Hanna Charles Hanna, 85, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016 at the Manor in Poplar Bluff. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.

Dessie I. Renard Dessie I. Renard, 91, of Cape Girardeau Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016 at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Mrs. Renard, the daughter of the late Albert F. and Alpha Lemonds Mounce, was born Dec. ...

Elton Dunlap -- Harviell, Mo. Earl "Hutch" Hutchinson -- Dexter, Mo. Jack Kellett -- Corning, Ark. Dessie I. Renard -- Cape Girardeau, Mo. Charles Hanna -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Sue Messer -- Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Elton Dunlap NEELYVILLE, Mo. - Elton Richard Dunlap, 81, of Harviell, died Sat., July 30, 2016 at his residence. He was born on Nov. 2, 1934 to Lonnie and Bernice Smith Dunlap in Harviell. Mr. Dunlap was married on April, 18, 1958 to Ada Belle Pierce in University City, Mo. ...

Sue Messer Sue Messer, 81, passed away on Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, at Westwood Hills Nursing Home in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Sue was born on March 22, 1935 to James and Hazel Decker in Great Bend, Kan. She is survived by three daughters; Donelda Cannoles of Poplar Bluff, Mo., Bronalyn (Larry) Reppert of St. ...

Hannah Ruth Hall, 22, of Poplar Bluff passed away July 22, 2106 in Poplar Bluff. Services were held July 30, 2016 at the Cotrell Funeral Chapel in Wappapello. Rev. David Stewart officiated. Interment will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908 in Hannah's memory,...

Leon Ralph McDonald, 83, of Metamora, Mich., departed this life Sunday, July 10, 2016. He was born Oct. 10, 1932, in Acorn Ridge, Mo., to Loyd and Martha (Christian) McDonald. Funeral was held Tuesday, July 19, 2016, in Lapeer, Mich., with his best friend, Jimmie Norris officiating...

Mary Jane Harrison, 79, of Puxico passed away July 24, 2016 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Services were held July 28, 2016 at the Liley Funeral Home in Marble Hill. Burial followed in the Bollinger County Memorial Park...

"Bashie" Williams DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Nellie Basha "Bashie" Williams, a long-time resident of Doniphan, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, in Illinois. Funeral arrangements are pending with Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan and will be announced upon completion...

Edna Mae Baker Edna Mae Baker, 73, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, July 30, 2016, at The Cedargate in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff, followed by a graveside service at 11 a.m. at Marble Hill Cemetery in Poplar Bluff, with Rev. Shelvie Stephens officiating...

Peggy Stucker VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Peggy Stucker, 53, daughter of the late Edwin Arnold and Clara Barton (Sweeney) Stucker Sr, was born April 29, 1963, and departed this life on July 24, 2016 at the Riverways Manor Nursing Home in Van Buren, Mo. Peggy was born in Poplar Bluff, Mo., and was raised in the Ellsinore area and was a graduate of East Carter County High School. ...

Bonnie Marvlee Johnson Bonnie Marvlee Johnson, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016. Mrs. Johnson was born June 27, 1938 in Poplar Bluff. She was a member of Abundant Life Christian Center in Poplar Bluff. A homemaker, she enjoyed crossword puzzles, traveling with her husband and buying and selling antiques...

Mark Ellison Mark Ellison, 57, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Ellison, son of Raymond Wells and Cora Thurston Kennedy, was born Aug. 24, 1958 in Poplar Bluff. He was the previous owner and operator of Billington Heating and Cooling in Poplar Bluff and also had worked at Mid Continent Nail Corporation. Mr. Ellison enjoyed spending time with his family and fishing...

Rev. Charles Calvin Hanna Rev. Charles Calvin Hanna, 85, a retired Baptist minister for over 50 years passed away Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff. Rev. Hanna, the son of the late Charles Lindall and LaVerne C. Turner Hanna, was born Feb. ...

Devera Vail Devera Vail, 61, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016 at her residence. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home.

Jeannette Weston GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Jeannette Weston, 60, of Silva, Mo., died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Arrangements will be announced by Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Greenville.

William M. "Bill" Davis DONIPHAN, Mo. -- William M. "Bill" Davis, 88, long-time resident of Doniphan, died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. Visitation will be held from 5 - 8 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, in the Edwards Funeral Home chapel in Doniphan...

Jeannette Weston GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Jeannette Weston, 60, of Silva, died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Greenville. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel...

Jon M. Hartley PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Jon M. Hartley, 71, of Piedmont, died Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. Services will be announced by the Piedmont Chapel of Morrison-Worley Funeral Home Chapel.

Lindon D. Farmer Lindon D. Farmer, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Poplar Bluff, Mo. Lindon was born in Knobel, Ark. June 21, 1927 the oldest of 13 children. He served in the Berlin Airlift as a soldier in the Army Air Corp. He was a World War II veteran...

Glenden Darrel Casey NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Glenden Darrel Casey, 81, of Neelyville, Mo. passed away Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016 in the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born May 14, 1935 at Fairdealing, Mo. to the late James Everett Casey and Palymra (Nobles) Casey...

Bashie Williams DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Nellie Basha (Bashie) Kane Williams, 83, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon, Ill. Bashie was born to Earl and Lora (Hayes) Kane Jan. 31, 1933, in Ripley County and spent most of her life on family farms in Poynor...

Darrell B. "Tiger" Healey Darrell B. "Tiger" Healey, 51, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical. Darrell, the son of Jimmie and Margaret E. Adcox Kent, was born Nov. 1, 1964 in Garden City, Mich. ...

Charles R. Moran FISK. Mo. -- Charles R. Moran, 88, of Fisk, Mo., died Thursday, July 28, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Moran was born May 29, 1928 at Fisk, son of the late Nathaniel and Trannie (Adkins) Moran. He was a truck driver and had served in the Air Force during the Korean War...

C.J. Elder DONIPHAN, Mo. - C.J. Elder, 20, of Doniphan, Mo., died Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016 at his home. C.J. was born in Memphis, Tenn., on Nov. 15, 1994. He worked for Taylor farms and enjoyed spending time with his son, Braxton Jesse Elder, and with his friends...

William "Bill" Davis DONIPHAN, Mo. -- William M. (Bill) Davis, 88, of Doniphan, died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Bill was born to William J. and Ada (McKinney) Davis Jan. 16, 1928, in Ripley County. He married Edith Elizabeth Wills July 4, 1951, in Seattle, Wash. They had just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary last month...

Virginia Agnes Walker MALDEN, Mo. -- Virginia Agnes Walker, 86, of Holcomb, died Friday, Aug. 5, 2016 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. and continue until the funeral service at 2 p.m., Sunday. at Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc., in Malden...

Nadine E. French Nadine E. French, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016 at Westwood Hills Healthcare Center in Poplar Bluff. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotrellfuneralservice.com...

Jack Allen MALDEN, Mo. -- Jack Allen, 80, of Clarkton, died Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, at Southeast Health of Stoddard County in Dexter. Visitation will be from 1-4 p.m., Sunday, at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden. Funeral will follow at 4 p.m. at the Landess Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dale Rickman officiating...

Loretta "Sue" Kramer VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Loretta "Sue" Kramer, 66, of Hazelwood, died Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016 at her residence. Visitation will begin for the public at 11 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren, with the funeral services following at 1 p.m., in the Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Terry Richardson will officiate and the burial will be at the Dry Valley Cemetery in Van Buren...

Denise Williamson BROSELEY, Mo. -- Denise Ann Williamson, 44, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Sunday, July 31, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Williamson was born November 11, 1971 at Poplar Bluff. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Carol (Long) Williamson. She is survived by two brothers: Don Williamson of Broseley and Doug Williamson of Harviell. Private interment services were held with burial in the Mole Hill Cemetery at Broseley...

Demetrius Rashon Paskel MALDEN, Mo. - Demetrius Rashon Paskel, 19, of Chicago, Ill., died Thurs., July 28, 2016 in Chicago. Visitation will be at noon, Tues., Aug. 9 at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. A celebration of life will follow at 1 p.m. in the Bradshaw Chapel. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery in Malden. www.bradshawfh.com...

Gary Gene Morton Sr. MALDEN, Mo. - Gary Gene Morton Sr., 71, of Malden, died Sat., Aug. 6, 2016 at his residence. Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m., Tues., Aug. 9 at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will follow at 10:30 a.m. in Bradshaw Chapel with Mr. Eric McElrath officiating. Burial with full military rites will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Clarkton. www.bradshawfh.com...

James C. Brooks MALDEN, Mo. - James C. Brooks, 64, of Malden, died Wed., Aug. 3, 2016 at his residence. Visitation will be at noon, Wed. Aug., 10 at the Landess Chapel in Malden. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. at the Landess Chapel with Rev. Leotis Aikens Jr. officating. Burial will be in the Macedonia Cemetery in Malden. Landess Funeral Home of Malden in charge of arrangements...

Bob Rowe DEXTER, Mo. - Bob Rowe, son of the late Walter James Rowe and Dorothy Francois Rowe was born on Oct. 7, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri and departed this life on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016 at his residence in Dexter at the age of 74. Mr. Rowe was a salesman at Allen Christian Buick GMC in Dexter. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and he had served as a voluntary fire fighter with the Dexter Fire Department for fifteen years...

Michelle Floyd Michelle Floyd, 55, of Bloomsdale, Mo., died Sat., Aug. 6, 2016 at Brent Tinnin Manor, Ellington, Mo. Arrangements are currently pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Helen Martin Helen Martin, 76, of Patterson, Mo., died Sun., Aug. 7, 2016 at Mark Twain Caring Center, Poplar Bluff. Arrangements are currently pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Janet L. Dixon WAPPAPELLO, Mo. - Janet L. Dixon, 61, of Poplar Bluff, died Sat., Aug. 6, 2016 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, Mo. Visitation will at 5 p.m., Tues., Aug. 9 at the Cotrell Funeral Chapel, 8172 Highway T, Wappapello. The funeral will be at noon, Wed., Aug. 10 in the Wappapello chapel. Burial will be in Womack Cemetery on Z Highway at Wappapello...

John Robert Pigg flag WAPPAPELLO, Mo. - John Robert Pigg, 87, of Wappapello, died Sat., Aug. 6, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be at 5 p.m. Wed., Aug. 10 at Cotrell Funeral Chapel, 8172 Highway T, Wappapello. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Fri., Aug. 12 at Olson Funeral Chapel in Genoa, Ill. Burial with full military honors will follow at Genoa Cemetery...

Demetrius Rashon Paskel MALDEN, Mo. - Demetrius Rashon Paskel, 19, of Chicago, Ill., died Thurs., July 28, 2016 in Chicago. Visitation will be at noon, Tues., Aug. 9 at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. A celebration of life will follow at 1 p.m. in the Bradshaw Chapel. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery in Malden. www.bradshawfh.com...

Gary Gene Morton Sr. flag MALDEN, Mo. - Gary Gene Morton Sr., 71, of Malden, died Sat., Aug. 6, 2016 at his residence. Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m., Tues., Aug. 9 at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will follow at 10:30 a.m. in Bradshaw Chapel with Mr. Eric McElrath officiating. Burial with full military rites will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Clarkton. www.bradshawfh.com...

Jennifer " Jane" Cain CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Jennifer "Jane" Cain, 71, of Bernie, died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, at her residence. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Tuesday, at the Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. Graveside service will follow 2 p.m., Tuesday, at Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Clarkton with Rev. Bruce Vinson officiating...

Charles "Chuck" Welch Charles "Chuck" Welch, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 at Cedargate Healthcare Center in Poplar Bluff. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

John Robert Pigg WAPPAPELLO, Mo. - John Robert Pigg, 87, of Wappapello, Mo. passed away Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Pigg, the son of the late John Leslie and Lola Dorothy (Kennedy) Pigg, was born Feb. 5, 1929 in Mt. Vernon, Ill. He was a retired factory worker and proudly had served his country in the U.S. Army Air Force. Mr. Pigg enjoyed family get togethers and fishing...

Betty Louise Barnes-Rice Betty Louise Barnes-Rice, age 79 of Poplar Bluff, died Monday August 8, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born September 14, 1936 at Catron, Mo. Mrs. Rice had formerly owned and operated the Chezparee Club in Malden. ...

Sherman E. Chambers Sr. DONIPHAN, Mo. - Sherman E. Chambers Sr., 81, of Doniphan,, died Sat., August 6, 2016 at his residence in rural Ripley County. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., Thurs., August 11 in the Edwards Funeral Home chapel in Doniphan. A graveside service will follow at 1 p.m. in the Bloomfield Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield Mo. with Brother Ken McAnulty officiating...

Delois V. Conner Delois V. Conner, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, Aug. 8, 2016 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Linda Joy McDonald Linda Joy McDonald, 65, of Doniphan, died Friday, August 5, 2016 at her residence in rural Ripley County. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday morning, August 13, 2016 at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan.

Helen Martin PIEDMONT, Mo. - Helen Martin, 76, of Patterson, Mo., died Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Mark Twain Caring Center, Poplar Bluff, Mo. Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 10, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ruegg Funeral Home Piedmont. The funeral will immediately follow at the Piedmont Chapel. Online condolences can be made at www.ruegg funeralhomes.com...

Ronald Gilliland Ronald Gilliland, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, Aug. 8, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. The arrangements are pending and will be announced when completed by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Richard Placke DONIPHAN, Mo. - Richard Roderick Placke, 57, of Doniphan, died Friday, August 5, 2016 at Southeast Hospital of Ripley County. The family asks that you join them for a wake on Saturday, August 13, 2016, from 3 - 6 p.m at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. Light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served...

Janet L. Dixon WAPPAPELLO, Mo. - Janet L. Dixon, 61, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Dixon, the daughter of Ella Meda (Ferguson) Alexander and the late Ralph McClanahan, was born Jan. ...

Jon "Mike" Hartley PIEDMONT, Mo. - Jon "Mike" Hartley, 71, of Piedmont, died Thurs., Aug. 4, 2016 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will be at 11 a.m., Wed. at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in the Carson Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.morrisonworleychapel.com...

Thomas J. Sanderson PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Thomas J. Sanderson, 72, of Piedmont, died Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, at his residence. Visitation will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, at the family home and the funeral services will follow at 2 p.m., also at the family home. Bro. Ken Johnson will officiate...

Rev. Charles Hanna Rev. Charles Calvin Hanna, 85, of Poplar Bluff passed away Aug. 2, 2016 at The Manor in Polar Bluff. Services were held Aug. 5, 2016 at the First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. Dr. William Vail officiated. Burial followed in Memorial Gardens Cemetery...

Elton Dunlap Elton Dunlap, 81, of Harviell died July 30, 2016 at his residence. Services were held August 4 at Bluff City Apostolic Worship Center. Rev. Ted Elledge and Rev. Leroy Murray officiated. Burial followed with full military rites in the Kinsey Cemetery near Harviell...

Wayne Lewis BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Wayne Lewis, 93, of Bloomfield, died Monday, Aug. 8, 2016, at the Missouri Veteran's Home in Cape Girardeau. Visitation was held at 9 a.m., Wednesday, at the First General Baptist Church in Bloomfield. Funeral services followed at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Rev. Ronnie Stevens of Bloomfield officiating...

Dallas Jean Weakley MALDEN, Mo. -- Dallas Jean Weakley, 68, of Malden, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 1 -2 p.m., Saturday, at the Community Center in Malden. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the Malden Community Center with Pastor Floyd Wade...

Delois V. Conner Delois V. Conner, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, Aug. 8, 2016 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Conner, the daughter of the late McKinley P. White and Mary E. (Weatherford) Cochran was born July 6, 1939 in Poplar Bluff. ...

Lynn Keller-Stine Lynn Keller-Stine, 66, of Poplar Bluff, died on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at her residence. A burial will be held in Bedford, IN. A full obituary will follow. Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com...

John Earl Brinker DONIPHAN, Mo. -- John Earl Brinker, 67, of Doniphan, passed away unexpectedly at his home doing the things he loved with his wife Sunday August 7th, 2016. Born May 7th, 1949 he is survived by his loving wife Rowana Brinker of 43 years...

Tamera Lynn Hickson Tamera Lynn Hickson, 56, of Poplar Bluff, died Tues., Aug. 9, 2016 in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Hickson was born on March 8, 1960 in Aurora, Ill. On Jan. 25, 1995 she married Steven Hickson in Campbell, Mo. He preceded her in death. Mrs. ...

Wilma Faries Wilma Faries, 85, of Williamsville, Mo., died on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Mark Twin Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 4 p.m. at the Williamsville United Methodist Church. A full obituary will follow. Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff is in charge of arrangements...

Ruby J. Darby MALDEN, Mo. -- Ruby J. Darby, 89, of Clarkton, died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, at her residence. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday at the Lynn Oak General Baptist church in Clarkton. Funeral will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, at the Lynn Oak Baptist Church in Clarkton with Mr. Kenny Wilson officiating...

Dean Trout MALDEN, Mo. - Carroll "Dean" Trout, 72, of Malden, died Monday, Aug. 8, 2016 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will be at 6 p.m., Wed. Aug., 10 at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m., Thurs., Aug. 9 at Bradshaw Chapel in Malden. Burial will be in Rosewood Cemetery in Malden. www.bradshawfh.com...

Ronald Eugene Gilliland Ronald Eugene Gilliland, 68, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, Aug. 8, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Gilliland was born Sept. 18, 1948 in Nevada, Mo. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Poplar Bluff and was a retired educator. ...

Amil Lee Britton DEXTER, Mo. -- Amil Lee Britton, 72, of Essex, Mo. died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Chapel in Dexter. ...

Samuel Hampton PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Samuel Hampton, 72, died Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016, at Barnes Jewish Hospital. Arrangements are currently pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc.

James Davis James Davis, 73, of Wappapello, Mo., passed away Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Wappapello.

Rod Bowling PUXICO, Mo. -- Rod Bowling, 64, of Sturdivant, Mo., died Friday, Aug. 12, 2016 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16 at the Watkins and Sons chapel in Puxico. The funeral will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Watkins and Sons chapel. Burial will follow in the Rock Hill Cemetery near Puxico...

Debra Ann Vail Debra Ann Vail, 61, peacefully passed Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016 at her home in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Debra, formerly from Little Rock, Ark. and also Monticello, Ark., was born Aug. 21, 1954 in Farmington, Ark. to the late Charles Cunningham and Betty Workman...

Janet Lee Cooper CORNING, Ark. -- Janet Lee Cooper, 67, of Poplar Bluff passed away Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Cooper was born in St. Louis, Oct. 13, 1948. She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time sewing and quilt making. She was a member the House of Prayer in Corning...

Sandra Ann (Sandy) Zimmer VAN BUREN, Mo. - Sandra Ann (Sandy) Zimmer, age 64 of Van Buren, Mo., departed her earthly life unexpectedly on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016 at her home in Springfield, Mo. She was born on April 13, 1952 in Coffeyville, Kan. Her father Robert Wayne Cranor was an aerospace machinist who built rocket components sending men to the moon in the late 1960s. ...

Rod Bowling PUXICO, Mo. - Rod Bowling, 64, of Sturdivant, died Friday, Aug. 12, 2016at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will be at 6 p.m., Tues., Aug. 16 at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Puxico. The funeral will be at 11 a.m., Wed., Aug. ...

Rod Bowling PUXICO, Mo. - Rod Bowling, 64, of Sturdivant, died Friday, Aug. 12, 2016at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will be at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 16 at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Puxico. The funeral will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 17 at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Puxico with Rev. Jim Clark of Puxico officiating. Burial will follow in the Rock Hill Cemetery near Puxico with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Puxico in charge of arrangements...

Janet L. Dixon Janet L. Dixon, 61, of Poplar Bluff passed away Aug. 6, 2016 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. Visitation was held Aug. 9, 2016, at Cotrell Funeral Chapel in Wappapello and funeral services were held Aug. 10, 2016 in the Cotrell Funeral Chapel. Dan Clubb officiated. Burial followed in the Womack Cemetery near Wappapello...

Rod Bowling Rod Bowling of Sturdivant, son of Artie Scott and the late Hayden Bennett, was born in Poplar Bluff, Mo., on Sept. 14, 1951, and passed away at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Aug. 12, 2016, at the age of 64 years, 10 months and 29 days...

John Robert Pigg John Robert Pigg, 87, of Wappapello passed away Aug. 6, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation was held Aug. 10, 2016 at Cotrell funeral Chapel in Wappapello and funeral services were held at Olson Funeral Chapel in Genoa, Ill. Burial followed in the Genoa Cemetery...

Carney R. Baxter NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Carney R. Baxter, 92 of Jonesboro, Ark., died Monday, Aug. 15, 2016. Visitation will be from 1 - 2 p.m., Friday, at the Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel in Neelyville. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Pastor Don Cook officiating. Burial will be at Naylor Memorial Cemetery. Full Military Honors to follow at graveside...

Linda Garner DEXTER, Mo. - Linda Garner, 66, of Dexter, died Monday, Aug. 15, 2016 at her home in Dexter. Visitation will be at 11 a.m., Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Graveside services will follow at 1 p.m. at the Dexter Cemetery in Dexter. Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements...

Bob Cashion CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Bob Cashion of Campbell, died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., Monday, at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Monday at Landess Funeral Chapel in Campbell with Rev. Mark Thrasher officiating...

Bridget Shaffer Bridget Shaffer, of Lodi, Mo., died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016 at her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc.

Emma Magline Trout Emma Magline Trout, 85, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born Oct. 23, 1930 in Fisk. She married Elmer Trout Aug. 22, 1947. He died March 30, 2010. A homemaker, she enjoyed quilting, genealogy, scrapbooking and antiquing. She was a member of Ash Hill General Baptist Church...

Betty Coram FISK, Mo. - Betty Coram, 65, died on August 17, 2016 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born December 24, 1950 in Sikeston. She married Albert Coram on Feburary 2, 1966, he preceded her in death. She was a housewife who loved card and board games, she also loved watching HGTV. ...

Rev. Ernest Bennett, Jr. NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Rev. Ernest Bennett, Jr., 87, died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016. He was born May 19, 1929 at Wayne County, Mo. to the late Rev. Ernest Bennett and Bertha (Clubb) Bennett. Bro. Jr. was an ordained General Baptist minister of the Hopewell Association, preaching for 59 years, pastoring seven different churches. ...

Linda Jo "Johnson" Jefferson DONIPHAN, Mo. - Linda Jo "Johnson" Jefferson, 60, of Doniphan, died Wed., Aug. 17, 2016 at Mountain View Healthcare in Mtn. View, Mo. Mrs. Jefferson was born on Nov. 11, 1955 in Fairdealing, Mo. On May 5, 1972 she married Maj. ...

Bridgett Shaffer GREENVILLE, Mo. - Bridgett Shaffer, 42, of Lodi, Mo., died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016 at her residence. Visitation will be held from 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, at the Greenville High School Gym. Funeral services will immediately follow beginning at 4 p.m. ...

Mary L. Tibbs LaFond Mary L. Tibbs LaFond, 85, of Wappapello, Mo., died Friday, Aug. 19, 2016 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Rev. Ernest Bennett, Jr. NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Rev. Ernest Bennett, Jr., 87, died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016. He was born May 19, 1929 at Wayne County, Mo. to the late Rev. Ernest Bennett and Bertha (Clubb) Bennett. Bro. Jr. was an ordained General Baptist minister of the Hopewell Association, preaching for 59 years, pastoring seven different churches. ...

Mary Magdalene "Maggie" Wyatt Mary Magdalene "Maggie" Wyatt, 86, of Piedmont, Mo., died Friday, August 19, 2016 at her residence in Piedmont. Arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont.

Loyd Rex Holland Loyd Rex Holland, 91, of Doniphan, Missouri, departed this life Thursday, August 18, 2016, at his residence. Mr. Holland, son of Henry Roscoe and Sarah Magdalene (Owens) Holland, was born April 27, 1925, in Ponder, Missouri. He had been self-employed in the timber industry. Mr. Holland enjoyed reading and he especially loved singing. He had been a pilot, a minister and was a member of the Church of Christ...

Mary Wyatt PIEDMONT, Mo. - Mary Wyatt, of Piedmont, died Friday, August 19, 2016 at her residence. Arrangements are currently pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Linda Jo "Johnson" Jefferson NEELYVILLE, Mo. - Linda Jo "Johnson" Jefferson, 60, of Doniphan, died Wed., Aug. 17, 2016 at Mountain View Healthcare in Mtn. View, Mo. Mrs. Jefferson was born on Nov. 11, 1955 in Fairdealing, Mo. On May 5, 1972 she married Maj. ...

William E. (Bill) Sargent GREENVILLE, Mo. -- William E. (Bill) Sargent, 80, died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 at his home near Lowndes, Mo. Arrangements will be announced by Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Greenville.

Linda Jo Johnson Jefferson NEELYVILLE, Mo. - Linda Jo "Johnson" Jefferson, 60, of Doniphan, died Wed., Aug. 17, 2016 at Mountain View Healthcare in Mtn. View, Mo. Mrs. Jefferson was born on Nov. 11, 1955 in Fairdealing, Mo. On May 5, 1972 she married Maj. ...

Danis Digges Danis Digges, 52, of Poplar Bluff died Friday, Aug. 19, 2016 in Poplar Bluff. He was born Aug. 30, 1963 in Fort Hood, Texas. Danis was a member of Liberty Full Gospel Church. A landscaper, he enjoyed fishing. Survivors are his daughter, Amber Digges; his mother, Rev. Nina Sue Hampton, and several aunts, uncles and cousins...

Jerry H. Stanley NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Jerry H. Stanley, 65, of Harviell, Mo. died Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23 with the funeral following at noon in the Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel of Neelyville. Burial will be in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery of Bloomfield following services...

Mary L. Tibbs LaFond Mary L. Tibbs LaFond, 85, of Wappapello, passed away Friday, Aug. 19, 2016 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. LaFond, daughter of the Victor Harrison and Bertie Kearbey Parsons, was born Oct. 17, 1930 in Poplar Bluff. ...

Rudolph A. Stucker FISK, Mo. -- Rudolph A. Stucker, 75, of Sanford, N.C., died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016 at Liberty Commons in Sanford. Rudolph was born on Nov. 7, 1940 in Fisk, Mo., the son of the late Lee and Mabel Stucker. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Rudolph work for International Harvester for 23 year and also City Bank in Las Vegas for 14 years...

James Joie Ellsworth James Joie Ellsworth, infant, of Harviell, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born Aug. 10, 2016 to James Roberts and April Ellsworth of Poplar Bluff. James is survived by his parents; grandparents, Joie and Robin Ellsworth of Harviell, and Doris and Levi Estep of Qulin; and an aunt, Tessie Ellsworth of Harviell...

Ruby J. Williams Ruby J. Williams, 92, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, Aug. 19, 2016 at The Cedargate Nursing Home. She was born Nov. 7, 1923 in Chaonia, Mo. to the late Benjamin Barks and Frances Underwood Barks. She was a member of the First General Baptist Church...

Louisa F. Holsapple Louisa F. Holsapple, 91, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Holsapple, the daughter of the late John F. and Rosa Staggs Bristol, was born July 19, 1925 in Ravenden, Ark. She was of the Pentecostal faith and was a homemaker. Mrs. Holsapple enjoyed going to church, working in her yard, sewing and gardening, but what she cherished most was spending time with her family...

William E. "Bill" Sargent PIEDMONT, Mo. - William E. "Bill" Sargent, 80, of Lowndes, Mo., died Sat., Aug. 20, 2016 at his home. Visitation will be at 10:30 a.m., Wed., Aug. 24 at the Brush Creek Baptist Church near Arab. The funeral will follow at noon in the church with Rev. Gary Burns and Bro. Gary Burchett officating. Burial with military honors will be in the Twidwell Cemetery near Clubb. Online condolences may be made at: www.morrisonworleychapel.com...

George W. Varner George W. Varner, 89, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at Westwood Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center. A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, at First Christian Church of Leroy, Kan. A graveside service with inurnment of ashes will follow at 1 p.m. at High Prairie Cemetery of Altoona, Wilson County, Kan...

Jerry Lynn Jones DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Jerry Lynn Jones, 75, of O'Fallon, Mo., died Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at Jonesburg Nursing Center in Jonesburg, Mo. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. at the Wilderness Church in Wilderness, Mo., with Rev. Scott Andrews officiating. Burial will be in the Wilderness Cemetery...

William "Bill" Sargebt -- Lowndes, Mo. Louisa F. Holsapple -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. George W. Varner -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Jerry Lynn Jones -- O'Fallon, Mo.

James Mack Davis James Mack Davis, 73, of Wappapello died Friday, Aug. 12, 2016 at his residence. Visitation services were held Aug. 18, 2016 at Cotrell Funeral Chapel in Wappapello.

Alfred "Al" Baker UNION, Mo. -- Alfred "Al" Baker, 84, of Union died Friday, Aug. 12, 2016 in Chesterfield, Mo. Services were held Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016 at Midlawn Funeral Home in Union, Mo. Pastor Tom Ison officiated. Burial followed at the Missouri State Veteran Cemetery in Bloomfield, Mo...

Mary L. Tibbs LaFond Mary L. Tibbs LaFond, 85, of Wappapello died Friday, Aug. 19, 2016 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. Services were held Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016 at Cotrell Funeral Chapel in Poplar Bluff. Pastor Arvin Haynes officiated. Burial followed in the Sparkman Cemetery in Butler County...

Rickey Lee Hurt MANILA, Ark. -- Rickey Lee Hurt, 59, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. The family has requested a private disposition under the direction of Faith Funeral Service, Manila, Ark...

Daniel M. Jaco Daniel M. Jaco, 61, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service.

Robert Thomas Rowland Robert Thomas Rowland, age 17, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Robert, son of David E. Rowland, and the late Diane Lynn Mansfield Rowland, was born December 4, 1998 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. ...

Cecil Nelson Bounds ELLINGTON, Mo. - Cecil Nelson Bounds was born in Poplar Bluff, Mo., on July 7, 1961. He departed this life at his residence in Ellington on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 at the age of 55. Cecil was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. ...

Shirley J. Thomas CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Shirley J. Thomas, 73, passed away Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016 in Carbondale. Born Nov. 23, 1942, in Qulin, to her parents Earl Leonard and Ada Keirsey. Shirley was raised in Qulin and moved to St. Louis, in her early twenties. She retained her Qulin childhood friendships throughout her life. She faithfully served as a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Maplewood. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with friends and family...

Hubert Williams MALDEN, Mo. -- James Hubert Williams, 80, of Malden, died Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, at Crowley Ridge Care Center of Dexter. 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 Chapel in Malden with Pastor George Nite...

LaVon M. Griffith WAPPEPELLO, Mo. -- LaVon M. Griffith, 82, of Wappapello, passed away Monday, Aug. 22, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Griffith, the daughter of the late Alfred and Opal Vokes Busey, was born July 24, 1934 in Waterloo, Iowa. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Griffith enjoyed spending time with her family and crafting, collecting bears and robins, fishing and a love of pets...

Brydon Robert-Lee Wayne FISK, Mo. -- Brydon Robert-Lee Wayne, son of Dylan and Jasa Fiske Wayne, was born Sunday morning, Aug. 21, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis and died a short time later. He is also survived by one brother: Briar John Wayne of the home; grandparents: Bryan and Amanda Logan of Broseley and Danyeal Wayne of Fisk; great-grandparents: Wayne McNeal of Broseley, Wayne and Sandra Hendley of McDougal, Ark. ...

Faye J. Douglas Faye J. Douglas, a precious, dear, darling child of God, went to her life with her Savior Jesus Christ Monday, Aug. 22, 2016. She was born one of five children May 6, 1927 to Edna Martin and Thomas Richard Wells in Wickliffe, Ky. She is survived by her brother Thomas Richard Wells Jr. ...

Betty Britton NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Betty "Baha" Jean Britton, 81, of Harviell, Mo. passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Britton was born Jan. 20, 1935 in Coulter, Iowa. She worked as a secretary and enjoyed doing crafts, visiting with friends and family, traveling, and setting on the back porch looking at nature. ...

Mildred Landreth Mildred Landreth, 86, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, Aug. 22, 2016 at her son's residence in Salem, Mo. Mrs. Landreth, the daughter of the late Clarence and Margaret Livingston Pierce, was born Oct. 24, 1929 in Poplar Bluff. She was a member of First Baptist Church and was a homemaker. ...

William Merlin (Dub) Lewis William Merlin Lewis, "Dub" was born in Lilbourn, Mo. to a large farming family, one of eight children; his own father being one of nine boys. He attended school in Lilbourn. Dub entered into the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific during World War II. ...

Frankie Marie Kinder DEXTER, Mo. -- Frankie Marie Kinder, 79, of Dexter died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will be from 10 until noon on Friday, Aug. 26, at Rainey-Mathis Funeral. Funeral services will then be conducted at noon on Friday, Aug. 26, 2016 in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter with Rev. Joe Payne officiating. Burial will follow in the Dexter Cemetery...

Wilma Dianne Francisco NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Wilma Dianne Francisco, 64, of Wappapello, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016 at The Cedargate. Wilma was born on Oct. 15, 1951 in Coon Island, Mo. She worked as a cook and enjoyed bingo, spending time with family and going to church. She was of the Baptist faith and attended New Home Missionary Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff...

Barbara J. Felker DEXTER, Mo. -- Barbara J. Felker, 78, of Dexter, daughter of the late James Ervin and Audrey Christine Brown Fletcher, was born in Gideon, Mo. on June 26, 1938, and passed away at Southeast Healthcare of Stoddard County in Dexter, Mo. on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016...

Daniel M. Jaco Daniel M. Jaco, 61, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., went home to be with his Lord on Monday, Aug. 22, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Jaco, the son of the late Jewel and Virginia Shaffer Jaco, was born March 20, 1955 in Bellville, Ill. He enjoyed spending time with the loves of his life, his wife, children and grandchildren and his 1974 Cadillac Sedan Deville. Mr. Jaco had a big heart and never failed to help someone in need...

George S. O'Dell VAN BUREN, Mo. -- George S. O'Dell, 89, of Illinois died Monday, Aug. 22, 2016. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at Dry Hill Church near Ellsinore, Mo. McSpadden Funeral Home of Van Buren is in charge of arrangements. Burial will be in Gresham Cemetary...

Jimmy D. Reece Jimmy D. Reece, Sr., 66, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home.

Arthur Eugene Allen, Jr. MALDEN, Mo. -- Arthur Eugene Allen, Jr., 57, of Clarkton, died Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Landess Funeral Home of Malden in charge of arrangements.

Neoma Criglar Hester MALDEN, Mo. -- Neoma Criglar Hester, 60, of Malden, died Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, at her residence. Visitation will be from 1- 2 p.m., Saturday, at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the chapel in Malden with Pastor Robert Dennis officiating...

Letha E. Miller VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Letha E. Miller, 90, formerly of Van Buren, died Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016, in St. Charles, Mo. Visitation will begin for the public at 10:30 a.m. Monday, at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren with funeral services being held at noon in the funeral home chapel. Rev. Brian Mixon will officiate...

William Merlin (Dub) Lewis William Merlin Lewis, "Dub" was born in Lilbourn, Mo. to a large farming family, one of eight children; his own father being one of nine boys. He attended school in Lilbourn. Dub entered into the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific during World War II. ...

Neoma Hester -- Malden, Mo. Jimmie D. Reece -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Arthur Eugene Allen, Jr. -- Clarkton, Mo. William "Dub" Merlin Lewis -- Baton Rouge, La.Lethe E. Miller -- St. Charles, Mo.

Georgia Shelton CORNING, Ark. -- Georgia Shelton, 86, of Corning, passed away Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was a retired owner/operator of the Stateline Steak and Fish House Restaurant. She enjoyed gardening and watching Cardinal Baseball. She was a member of Corning First Baptist Church...

Donna M. Kiefer Donna M. Kiefer 64, of Wappapello, Mo. died at her residence, Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. She had been a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. She was born Feb. 5, 1952 in St. Louis to the late Lum Harwell and Mary Burton Harwell. Donna was a secretary at Amedisys Home Health of Missouri. She enjoyed playing cards...

Rebecca Jean Houchin MALDEN, Mo. -- Rebecca Jean Houchin, 87, of Malden, died Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016, at Golden Living Center in Malden. Visitation will be from noon - 2 p.m., Sunday at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Aulden LeBlanc officiating...

David Wayne Finch BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- David Wayne Finch, 25, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016, in Bloomfield. Visitation will be after 9 a.m. Monday, at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Lee officiating...

Annette Duke MALDEN, Mo. - Annette H. Duke, 79, of Gideon, Mo., died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016 at Gideon Care Center in Gideon. Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m., Tues. Aug. 30 at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden, Mo. The funeral will follow at 10:30 a.m. at the Bradshaw Chapel. Burial will be in Woodlawn Landess Addition Cemetery in Campbell. www.bradshawfh.com...

Shirley Jo "Hoggard" Edwards MALDEN, Mo. - Shirley Jo "Hoggard" Edwards, 67, of Holcomb, died Sat., Aug. 27, 2016 at General Baptist Nursing Center in Campbell. Visitation will be at 1 p.m., Tues., Aug. 30 at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. at Bradshaw Chapel. Burial will be in Rosewood Cemetery in Malden. www.bradshawfh.com...

Lorene Christian Lorene Christian, 90, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Sun., Aug. 28, 2016 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Louis J. "Lou" Watson Louis J. "Lou" Watson, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Sat., Aug. 27, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Clinton "Leeroy" Walton Jr. PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Clinton "Leeroy" Walton Jr., 63, of Fredericktown, died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital, Festus. Visitation will be held at 5 p.m., Tuesday, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, also at the Piedmont Chapel...

Charles "Eddie" Hale PUXICO, Mo. -- Charles "Eddie" Hale, 59, of Puxico, died Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016 at Southeast Hospital in Dexter. Visitation will be from 4 - 6 p.m., Wednesday, at Morgan-Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico. Arrangements handled by Morgan-Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico...

James Earl Tessner MALDEN, Mo. -- James Earl Tessner, 77, of Malden, departed this life Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at the Golden Living Center in Malden. He was born May 11, 1939 in Hackleburg, Ala. to the late Charlie Tessner and Hattie Holmes Tessner...

Louis John (L.J.) Watson Louis John (L.J.) Watson, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed from this life into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was surrounded by his loving family and Pastor and friend, Steve Proctor...

Lorene Christian Lorene Christian, 90, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Christian, the daughter of the late William Henry and Josie Wheeler Hubbard, was born Dec. 25, 1925 in Briar, Mo. She was an active member of First Church of God and was a homemaker. Mrs. Christian was also active in the Gideon International and was a member of the Rebekah Lodge. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her church family...

Brenda Kay Hawkins BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Brenda Kay Hawkins, 65, of Bloomfield, 65, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at the Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter. Private family services will be conducted at a later date. Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield in charge of all arrangements...

Charles Alexander (Buddy) Shelby, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Shelby, son of the late Charlie and Velma Richars Shelby, was born Jan. 9, 1930 at Lilbourn, Mo. Buddy was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served during the Korean War. He later started his career in Consumer Finance and retired after 35 years...