Obituaries from October 2016

Michele Esmond-Conway PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Michele Esmond-Conway, 47, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, at her home in Piedmont. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, at the Annapolis Cemetery with Pastor Pete Ruble officiating. Burial will follow in the Annapolis Cemetery under the direction of Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel...

Billie Dean Brannon Billie Dean Brannon, 71, of Poplar Bluff, departed this life on Sunday, September 18, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Margie Brannon; 2 step-daughters, Suzzane Vinning and Betty Nelson; 2 nephews who Bill loved as sons, Anthony and Daniel Thompson and a niece who he loved as a daughter, Angel Pickens; and a host of other nieces and nephews...

Joy Ann Williams Joy Ann Williams, 53, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at her residence. She was born on November 11, 1962 to Glenon R. and Lois (Shirley) Williams in St. Louis, Mo.. She graduated from Warrenton High School and worked as a Paralegal for St. Louis County...

John Benjamin Banks John Benjamin Banks, 55, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, Sept. 26, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Banks, the son of the late William E. and Mary Rivard Banks, was born May 9, 1961 in Pontiac, Mich. He was of the Protestant faith and was a long distance truck driver. Mr. Banks proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling...

PARAGOULD, Ark. -- Ethel Mae Fisher McCollum (Coln), 88, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, in Belle Meade. She was born in Girdletree, Md., graduated high school in Pocomoke City, Md. in 1946, and attended Southern Baptist College, now Williams Baptist College in Walnut Ridge, from 1946-1948. ...

Amarah La'Shey Randolph Amarah La'Shey Randolph, infant daughter of Tierra Miller of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 3, 2016 at Bacon Cemetery in rural Butler County...

Ruby Parks MALDEN, Mo. - Ruby Parks, 81, of Malden, died Thurs., Sept. 29, 2016 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will be at 6 p.m., today at the Landess Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will be at 2 p.m., Sat., Oct. 1 at the Landell Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ken Hare officiating. Burial will be in the Roswood - First Addition Cemetery in Malden. Landess Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements...

Eula Fay Darnell DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Eula Fay Darnell, 79, of Doniphan, departed this life Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, at Southeast Health Center of Ripley County in Doniphan. Mrs. Darnell, daughter of Oirson and Virdie (Jones) McKinney, was born Feb. 23, 1937, in Doniphan. She had been a certified nursing assistant and had worked in a nursing home. One of Mrs. Darnell's favorite activities was playing Bingo. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church...

Dorothy V. Funk ANNAPOLIS, Mo. -- Dorothy V. Funk, 97, of Annapolis, Mo., died Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 at The Baptist Home in Ironton, Mo. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 at the Happy Zion General Baptist Church in Annapolis. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Mann Cemetery...

Eula Fay Darnell - Doniphan, Mo. Jimmy Mayberry -- Bloomfield, Mo. Barbara J. Jackson -- Broseley, Mo.

Barbara J. Jackson Barbara J. Jackson, 73, of Broseley, Mo., died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service.

Sandra D. Phillips Sandra D. Phillips, 49, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Ms. Phillips, the daughter of the late Dee Phillips and Shirley Walters Phillips, was born Dec. 12, 1966, in Neelyville, Mo. ...

Jimmy Ray Mayberry ADVANCE, Mo. -- Jimmy Ray Mayberry, 75, of Bloomfield, Mo. passed away Thursday, Sept. 29. 2016, at his home. He was born Dec. 18, 1940 at Morley, the son of Lonnie and Mildred Tucker Mayberry. Jimmy was a retired logger and saw miller. He also was the owner and operator of a cattle farm. He was a member of Zalma General Baptist Church and the Zalma Masonic Lodge #545...

Barbara Wade Barbara Wade, 86, died peacefully Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, after several years of heart related health issues. Barbara was born to James and Minta Brown in 1930. She was the beloved wife of Thurman Wade (deceased), mother of Douglas West, dear step-mother of Marna Wade, wonderful grandma to Karen and Tracy, devoted cousin and friend to many...

Ralph Donaldlee Allen FESTUS, Mo. -- Ralph Donaldlee Allen, 89, of De Soto, passed away Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, at his home. He was born Sept. 19, 1927, in Fairdealing, the son of the late Sylvia (nee Hutchison) and Dewey R. Allen. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Velma (nee Boyd) Allen; sons, Michael R. ...

C. Lucille Sparling SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- C. Lucille Sparling, 96, of Raymore, Mo., was called to the Lord earlySaturday, Oct. 1, 2016, from the skilled nursing facility at her residence inFoxwood Springs. She was born in Miller, Mo., June 27, 1920, the daughter of Loyd and Wava (Bryant) Dilday. ...

Frank S. Warmack PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Frank S. Warmack, 89, of Greenville, died Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, at Jefferson Barracks Hospital, St. Louis. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, at the Eagles Club #4187 in Greenville...

Joseph Robert Hecker, Sr. VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Joseph Robert Hecker, Sr., 53, of Ellsinore died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, at the Youth and Community Center in Ellsinore, Followed by a Celebration of Life at 1 p.m., with Military Honors. Rev. Keith Boyer, officiating...

Joyce W. Smith MALDEN, Mo. -- Joyce W. Smith, 90, of Malden, died Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, at Ridgeview Living Community in Malden. Visitation was held Sunday at Landess Funeral Chapel. Funeral service followed at the chapel with Brother Fred Williams, officiating. Burial in Elder Cemetery in Campbell...

John Prince PUXICO, Mo. -- John Prince, 74, of Cardwell, son of the late John and Marie Hanner Prince, was born in Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 6, 1942, and passed away at his home Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016. Mr. Prince had lived in Poplar Bluff and Puxico before moving to Cardwell in 1979. He was a member of the Forest Grove Baptist Church in Cardwell...

Clayton Pruitt PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Clayton Pruitt of Piedmont died Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, at Clark's Mountain Nursing Home. Arrangements are currently pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Raymond Britton Raymond Britton, 60, of Celina, Ohio, died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff.

John Prince PUXICO, Mo. -- John Prince, 74, of Cardwell, son of the late John and Marie Hanner Prince, was born in Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 6, 1942, and passed away at his home Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016. Mr. Prince had lived in Poplar Bluff and Puxico before moving to Cardwell in 1979. He was a member of the Forest Grove Baptist Church in Cardwell...

Clayton "Eugene" Pruitt PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Clayton "Eugene" Pruitt, 80, of Piedmont died Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, at Clark's Mountain Nursing Home. Visitation will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct.6, 2016,also at the Piedmont Chapel. Burial will be at New Liberty Cemetery...

Barbara J. Jackson Barbara J. Jackson, 73, of Broseley, Mo., passed away Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Ms. Jackson, the daughter of the late George and Ella Mae Arington Blufoes, was born Dec. 21, 1942 in Poplar Bluff. ...

James White FISK, Mo. -- James White, 58, of Fisk, died Sunday, Oct. 02, 2016 at his residence in Fisk. Mr. White was born Dec. 03, 1957 in Pontiac, Mich. He was retired from the U.S. Navy and served in the Gulf War. After retiring, he worked for Boeing Aircraft in San Antonio, Texas and later as a civilian contractor with Fluor Government Group in Iraq and Afghanistan...

Ricky Lee Harris BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Ricky Lee Harris, 53, of Glen Allen, died near his home, Monday, Oct. 3, 2016. Visitation will be held from 4 - 5 p.m., Saturday, at the Beech Grove General Baptist Church near Bloomfield with memorial services to follow at 5 p.m. Rev. Zack Zook of Bloomfield will officiate...

Brett Calvin Pingel PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Brett Calvin Pingel, 56, of Piedmont, formerly of Ellington, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date under the care of Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Mary Wall Harris Mary Wall Harris, 84, of Jefferson City, Mo., died Friday, Sept. 30, 2016 at Heisinger Bluffs. Mary was born July 23, 1932 in Neelyville, Mo., the daughter of Edward E. and Lula M. Johnson Wall. She was married on Aug. 8, 1951 in Neelyville to Elmer L. Harris, Jr. who preceded her in death on May 24, 1997...

Raymond L. Britton Raymond L. Britton, 59, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in St. Mary's, Ohio. Britton, born Dec. 4, 1956, is the son of Rayfield Britton of Orlando, Fla. and Rosemary Britton of O'Fallon, Ill. ...

Naomi Josephine Miller ELLSINORE, Mo. -- Naomi Josephine Miller, 92, daughter of the late W.T. and Delphia (Cotton) Skaggs, was born Dec. 16, 1923, in Ellsinore, Mo. and departed this life to be with God on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016 in Poplar Bluff, Mo...

Billy Shacklee PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Billy Shacklee of Williamsville, Mo. died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, at his residence. Arrangements currently are pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Mary Faye Bradshaw CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Mary Faye Bradshaw, 67, of Cape Girardeau, Mo. died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 at her home. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016 at the Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau with the Rev. Mark Boettcher officiating...

Marcella M. Smith SPRINGFIELD, Mo., -- Marcella M. Smith, 88, of Galena, Mo., passed away Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. She was born in St. Louis, Jan. 30, 1928 to Fred and Theresa Cullmann. She married Elmer Charles Smith, Aug. 31, 1946, and they had three children...

Doris Niederstadt DEXTER, Mo. -- Doris Niederstadt, 83, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., formerly of Dexter, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, at the Hunter Creek Health & Rehab Center in Tuscaloosa. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. in the Watkins & Sons Chapel with Pastor Keith Hathcock of Burleson, Texas officiating...

Beverly Jean Mikel MALDEN, Mo. -- Beverly Jean Mikel, 86, of Gideon, died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, at Gideon Care Center. Visitation will be at noon, Sunday, at the Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will follow at 1:30 p.m., at Bradshaw Chapel with Rev. Randy Wiseman...

Jimmy Ray Mayberry Jimmy Ray Mayberry, 75, of Bloomfield died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at his home. Services were held Oct. 1, 2016 at the Morgan Funeral Chapel in Advance. Rev. Keith Price officiated and Leeman Shirrell assisted. Burial followed in the Berrong Cemetery near Gipsy...

Alice Landis Alice Landis, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Billy Jean Shacklee WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo. -- Billy Jean Shacklee, 82, of Williamsville, Mo., died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Williamsville. Services will follow at 4 p.m. at the chapel. Full Military Honors will follow at the funeral home after services. Burial will follow at a later date at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Bloomfield, Mo...

Devona Harmon PUXICO, Mo. -- Devona Harmon, 91, of Puxico died Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Duck Creek Cemetery near Puxico. Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Puxico is in charge of arrangements...

Jo Ann Fowler MALDEN, Mo. -- Jo Ann Fowler, 57, of Gideon, Mo., died Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, at her residence. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden, followed by funeral services at noon. Burial will be in Rosewood Cemetery in Malden...

Don Depriest WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. -- Don Depriest, 85, of Walnut Ridge, passed away Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born April 17, 1931 to Eli Jackson and Hazel Elizabeth Kell Depriest in Black Rock. ...

Douglas Elliott FISK, Mo. -- Douglas Lee Elliott, 74, of Malden, Mo., died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Elliott was born June 13, 1942, in Fisk, Mo. He formerly worked at Pepsi Cola Bottling Company in Malden. He later worked at SRG Global in Portageville and retired June 30, 2015. He was formerly married to Elois Peck...

Tommie Rebstock A Southeast Missouri philosopher once said that the signature of a lady is one that makes all she meets feel comfortable and accepted. That would definitely describe Tommie Lou Rebstock, who passed into the arms of our Lord on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 11:45 p.m. at her home in Poplar Bluff, Mo., at the age of 77 due to complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...

James Green CHESTER, Md. -- Former Air Force First Lieutenant James Louis Green, 75, of Queenstown, Md., died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home in Chester, with a service immediately following. Burial will be heldat St. Peter's Cemetery in Queenstown immediately following the service...

Eartha M. Yount GREENVILLE, Mo. - Eartha M. Yount, 80, of Greenville, died Saturday, October 8, 2016 at her residence. Visitation was held at noon, Monday, October 10 at Ruegg Funeral Home in Greenville. The funeral followed at 2 p.m. in the chapel. Burial was in Grassy Friendship Cemetery, Grassy, Mo. Online condolences may be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Genese Hill Baxter Genese Elissa (Hill) Baxter, 81, of Granite City, Ill., formerly of Puxico, died Sun., Oct. 9, 2016 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Visitation will be at 4 p.m Wed., Oct. 12 at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, Ill. ...

Bessie Mae Belt VAN BUREN, Mo. - Bessie Mae Belt, 82, of Van Buren, died Wed., Oct., 5, 2016 at her residence. Visitation will at 6 p.m., Tues., Oct. 11 at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m., Wed., Oct., 12 in the funeral home chapel with Brother Bruce Hawkins officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.mcspaddenfh.com...

Carrol Fletcher Carrol Fletcher, 73, of Poplar Bluff, died Oct. 10, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff.

Alice Landis Alice Landis, 86, of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, Oct., 7, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be at noon, Wed., Oct., 12 at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff. The funeral will follow at 12:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in the City Cemetery...

Steven W. Steward Steven W. Steward, 77, of Poplar Bluff died Monday, Oct. 10, 2016 at his residence. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Herman Edward Silkwood Herman Edward Silkwood, 86, of Poplar Bluff, was born Feb. 20, 1930 in Poplar Bluff and departed this life Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, to join his sweet wife, Mary and those friends and family who have gone before him. Ed was a true gentlemen who greeted everyone with a smile and taught us all by his example of kindness, grace, and friendship. ...

Velma "Cricket" Arrington NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Velma "Cricket"Arrington, 95, of Neelyville, passed away Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016 at the Black River Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Arrington was born July 19, 1921 in Zelma. She worked as a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting, sewing, gardening, flowers and puzzles. ...

Shelly Stephens CORNING, Ark. - Shelly Stephens, 40, of Corning, Ark. passed away Oct. 9 at home. Mrs. Stephens was a homemaker and home health provider. She was honest and not lazy. Survivors are her son Davan Stephens of Fitzsimmons, SD; mother and father Susan and Billy J. Lawrence of Poplar Bluff, Mo; brother Michael Madson of Silverlake, MN; and boyfriend James Martin of Corning...

Melvin G. Dalke Melvin G. Dalke, 63, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Monday, Oct. 3, 2016 at his residence. A graveside service will be at City Cemetery, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016. Arrangements are under the direction of Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home...

Steven E. Steward Steven E. Steward, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, Oct. 10, 2016 at his residence with his loving family by his side. Mr. Steward, the son of the late Everett Leo and Muriel Ruth Chronister Steward, was born July 7, 1939 in Poplar Bluff. ...

Lillie A. Breckenridge QULIN, Mo. -- Lillie A. Breckenridge, 89, of Qulin, Mo. went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Oct. 10, 2016 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mrs. Breckenridge was born on June 9, 1927 in Harviell, Mo., the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Janes. ...

Bryan Catlett DONIPHAN, Mo. - William "Bryan" Catlett, 75, of Grandin, Mo., died Monday, Oct. 10, 2016 at Riverways Manor in Van Buren, Mo. Visitation will be at noon Thursday, Oct. 13 at Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in the Grandin City Cemetery...

Ford Melroy Colclasure MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Ford Melroy Colclasure, 89, of Bartlett, Tenn., died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13 until service begins at noon at Forest Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park, East. Graveside service will be 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 at Walton Chapel Cemetery in Poplar Bluff, Mo...

Carrol Laray Fletcher Carrol Laray Fletcher, 73, of Poplar Bluff was lifted into the arms of His Loving Savior Monday, Oct. 10, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Surrounded by his loved ones, he accomplished a peaceful home going. He had been in declining health due to congestive heart failure this past year. This strong, hardworking father, Papaw, brother, uncle, and husband was loved by many, but became too weak to continue on his earthly journey...

Ada Lerch PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Ada Lerch, 84, of Springfield, Mo., formerly of Patterson, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016, at Wilsons Creek Nursing Home in Springfield. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, at Ruegg Funeral Home Piedmont. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m., also at the Piedmont Chapel. Pastor Pete Ruble will minister to the family...

Gary Dale McLeod, Sr. DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Gary Dale McLeod, Sr., 57, of Doniphan, died Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will begin at 5:30 p.m., Friday, at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will follow at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel...

Melvin G. Dalke Melvin G. Dalke, 63, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Monday, Oct. 3, 2016 at his residence. A graveside service will be at City Cemetery, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016. Arrangements are under the direction of Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home...

Charles Ray "Chaz" Colbert, III. ADVANCE, Mo. -- Charles Ray "Chaz" Colbert III, 26, of Wappapello, passed away Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Butler County. He was born May 27, 1990, in Washington, DC, the son of Charles Ray Colbert Jr. and Carmen Rachelle Biggerstaff...

Virgil A. Osborn Virgil A. Osborn, 87, of Williamsville, Mo., passed away Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, at his residence. Virgil was the son of the late Cecil and Mary (Gilbreath) Osborn of Williamsville. Virgil married Aileene Greenwall of Williamsville. He retired after a career with General Motors in St. Louis, Mo. and Aileen preceded him in death in 1991...

Charles "Chaz" Colbert III -- Wappapello, Mo. Ada Lerch -- Springfield, Mo. Gary McLeod, Sr. -- Doniphan, Mo. Virgil A. Osborn -- Williamsville, Mo. Melvin G. Dalke -- Poplar Bluff, Mo.

David Leroy Chilton ELLSINORE, Mo. -- David Leroy Chilton, 77, of Ellsinore, Mo., died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellsinore, with the funeral services being held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Carlos Boyer. Burial will be at Pumpkin Hollow Cemetery in Ellington, Mo...

Beverly Albright ARLINGTON, Ky, -- Beverly Albright, of Arlington, Ky., passed away Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, in Paducah, Ky. Beverly was married to Dana Albright, April 12, 1984. He survives. Also surviving is a son, Bryan Bowen and sisters: Barbara Summerfield and Helen Kneir Dever, all of Poplar Bluff...

Ralph E. White WARRENTON, Mo. -- Ralph E. White, 85, of Warrenton passed away peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016. Mr. White was born on March 23, 1931 to William and Loma (nee: Spencer) White. Ralph served our country in the United States Army. He was married to Elwanda Mothershed in Piggott, Ark., on Feb. 16, 1951. They spent 65 years together. Ralph was an avid farmer and enjoyed spending his time out on the farm...

Christine R. Winingnear NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Christine R. Winingnear, 78, of Bloomfield, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016 in the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center of Poplar Bluff. She was born Jan. 20, 1939 at McDougal, Ark. to the late Thomas Henry Dean and Edith Dickson Dean...

Robert Lee Montgomery Robert Lee Montgomery, 91, a retired prominent business owner of Poplar Bluff, passed away Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016 at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, Mo. The funeral service will begin at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Poplar Bluff. A gathering of family, friends and former customers will be at Westwood HIlls Country Club following the graveside committal service at 3p.m...

Ardin Edward Simmons PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. -- Ardin Edward Simmons, 76, of Portageville, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, in Portageville. He was born Feb. 1, 1940 in Hayward, Mo., to Alfred A. and Nevel "Polly" Viola DeTie Simmons. Survivors are his wife, Peggy Simmons, of Portageville; son, Kris Summons, of Portageville, daughters: Sabring Atchley and Michelle (David) Parsley, both of Portageville; brother, Gary (Carrie) Simmons, of Poplar Bluff, sister, Sharon (Rayburn) Summerton of Vicksburg, Miss.; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.. ...

Roger Fields Roger Fields of Piedmont, Mo., died Thursday, October 13, 2016 at his residence. Services are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont.V

Charles Ernest Newbern Charles Ernest Newbern, 75, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, at his home. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff.

Joe Ward FISK, Mo. -- Joe Ward, 92, of Broseley, Mo., died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016 at General Baptist Nursing Home, in Campbell, Mo. Mr. Ward was born June 3, 1924 in Poplar Bluff, Mo., the son of the late Charley and Victoria Ward. He served in the Army during WW II and was awarded a Combat Infantry Badge, Rifleman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Oak Leaf Cluster Medal, Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars, and European and African Middle Eastern War Ribbons. ...

Rose Mary Berry GIDEON, Mo. -- Rose Mary Berry, 75, of Gideon died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 at her residence. Visitation will be at noon Tuesday until service time at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Gideon. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Bradshaw Chapel in Gideon. Burial will be in Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton...

JoAnne Spain JoAnne Spain, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. For service information and condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com...

Tina Marie Young PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Tina Marie Young, 48, of Des Arc, Mo., died Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, at her residence. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, Mo.. Services will follow at 1 p.m. also at the chapel. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery, Des Arc, Mo. Donations may be made towards cost of funeral services...

Roger Fields PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Roger Fields, 58, of Piedmont, Mo., died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, at his residence. Visitation will be from noon-1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Services will follow at 2 p.m. also at the chapel. Burial will be at Patterson Cemetery...

JW "John" Hughes DEXTER, Mo. -- JW "John" Hughes, 85, Morehouse, Mo. died on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 at the Clearview Nursing Center in Sikeston, Mo. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. ...

Shirley Wilson GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Shirley Wilson, 76, of Greenville died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, at Greenville Nursing and Rehabilitation, Greenville. Visitation will be from 5 -8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville. Services will follow at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, at the chapel. Burial will be at New Morley Cemetery, Morley, Mo...

Sally Ann Ringstaff VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Sally Ann Ringstaff, 64, of Van Buren, died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016 at her residence. Visitation for the public will begin at 1 p.m., Monday, at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren, with the funeral services following at 3 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Danny Robinson Burial will officiate. Burial will be at Tedder Cemetery...

Bill Turner QULIN, Mo. -- Bill Turner, 88, of Gideon, Mo., died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Turner was born Aug. 19, 1928 in Kennett, Mo., son of the late Robert and Myrtle Turner, Mr. Turner was a retired farmer and a former member of the Ozark Border Board of Directors. He enjoyed Cardinal Baseball, Duke Basketball, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He was a member of the First Baptist Church at Gideon...

May Bell Willard CAMPBELL, Mo. -- May Bell Willard, 80, of Campbell, died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, at Heritage Nursing Center in Kennett. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. - noon, Saturday, at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. Funeral service will follow at noon at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Campbell with Rev. Randy Vaughn officiating...

Robert Lee Montgomery, Sr. To know light, laughter and love was to know Robert Lee Montgomery, Sr. Better known as "Pop" or Bob to his family and friends, he made everyone and everything simply better. Pop left this world on Oct. 13, 2016 surrounded by a circle of love, laughter and light. His adoring family...his legacy...

Arthur Grove Jr. PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Arthur Grove Jr., 77, of Piedmont, Mo., died Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, near Piedmont, Mo. Services are pending at this time with Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont.

Robert Lee Montgomery, Sr. -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Sally Ann Ringstaff -- Van Buren, Mo. May Bell Willard - Campbell, Mo. Joe Ward -- Broseley, Mo. Bill Turner -- Gideon, Mo. Rose Mary Berry -- Gideon, Mo. JoAnne Spain -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. JW "John" Hughes...

Christine R. Winingnear, 78, of Bloomfield passed away Oct. 12, 2016 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation and funeral services were held Oct. 15, 2016 at the Sturdivant Apostolic Church. Rev. Dale Holman officiated. Interment followed in the Fagan Cemetery at Puxico...

Nathan Glen Jackson Sr., 57, of Zalma, Mo. died Friday, Oct. 7, 2016. Services were held Oct. 11, 2016 at the Morgan Funeral Home in Advance. Burial followed in the Berrong Cemetery near Gipsy.

Robert N. Johnson Robert N. Johnson, 88, of Mountain Home, Ark., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.

B Boy Powell ELLSINORE, Mo. -- B Boy Powell, 85, of Ellsinore, died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, his residence. Visitation will begin for the public at 6 p.m, Tuesday, at the Ellsinore Community Pentecostal Church with the funeral service being held at 1 p.m., Wednesday at the church. Rev. James Huffman will officiate. Burial will be in Whites Mill Cemetery in Ellsinore...

Ola M. Rayfield PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Ola M. Rayfield, 95, formerly of Piedmont, died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, at Delmar Gardens of Merimec Valley Assisted Living Center in Fenton, Mo. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in the Carson Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children's Hospital...

Elsa Lee Boeving Elsa Lee Boeving, 95, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, at The Manor in Poplar Bluff Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

JoAnne Spain JoAnne Spain, 79, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born Oct. 23, 1936 to Thornton Robert and Gernelle (Colvin) Prather in Cape Girardeau. She graduated from Cape Central High School in 1954 and Southeast Missouri State University in 1970 with her Bachelors in English. ...

Julian Warren Miller MALDEN, Mo. -- Julian Warren Miller, 96, of Risco, died Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, at Ridgeview Living Center in Malden. Visitation will be at 6 p.m., Wednesday, with Masonic Service at 7 p.m., at Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc., Malden. The funeral will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, at Bradshaw Chapel in Malden. Burial in Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton with Military Rites...

Anna-Mae Gene Vega Anna-Mae Gene Vega, one month old, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016 at St. Louis Children's Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, in the Moore Funeral Service Chapel in Poplar Bluff. A full obituary will be published in the Daily American Republic...

Mary Lou Sisco Mary Lou Sisco, 89, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 at Westwood Healthcare in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, at Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. A Graveside Service will be held following the visitation at 11 a.m., in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Poplar Bluff...

Jessie E. Farris Jessie E. Farris, 87, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died at his residence Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Clayton O. Brawley PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Clayton O. Brawley, 67, of Piedmont, died, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Ruth Ann Hupp Ruth Ann Hupp, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016 at Westwood Hills Healthcare in Poplar Bluff. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Lela Fay McCoy DEXTER, Mo. -- Lela Fay McCoy, 94, of Dexter, formerly Charter Oak, died at the home of her daughter in Dexter, Mo. Monday, Oct. 17, 2016. Visitations will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter with funeral services to follow at 6:30 p.m. ...

Robert "Bob" N. Johnson Robert "Bob" N. Johnson, 88, of Mountain Home, Ark., formerly of Butler County, Mo., passed away, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 at the Hiram Shaddox Geriatric Health and Rehab in Mountain Home. Bob was born Feb. 5, 1928 in St. Louis, Mo., the youngest of five children. ...

Charles Ernest Newbern Master Sgt. Charles Ernest Newbern, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016 at his home. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff, followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m., in the chapel, with Pastor Roy Williams officiating. Mr. Newbern will then be laid to rest in the Missouri State Veteran Cemetery in Bloomfield with full military honors...

Mary Louise Sisco Mary Louise Sisco, 89, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 at Westwood Hills Healthcare in Poplar Bluff. She was born on Aug. 8, 1927 to Byron and Bessie (Johnson) Bragg in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mary Lou married Bill Sisco on May 30, 1947 in Pocahontas, Ark. He preceded her in death on Nov. 3, 2000. She was a beautician and had her own shop for several years...

Allen Coleman "Cokie" McSpadden VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Allen Coleman "Cokie" McSpadden, 90, son of the late Roy Vern McSpadden (09/19/1898-10/25/1973) and Marian Rose Coleman-McSpadden (08/12/1902-05/06/1994), was born Nov. 14, 1925 in Van Buren, Mo. and departed this life Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, with his family by his side...

Thomas Earl Rodgers DEXTER, Mo.-- Thomas Earl Rodgers, 60, of Dexter died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016 in his home surrounded by his loved ones. A celebration of his life will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 and Friday until time of services at 1 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Burial will follow in the Dexter Cemetery in Dexter with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements...

Ruth Ann Hupp Ruth Ann Hupp, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016 at Westwood Hills Healthcare in Poplar Bluff. Ms. Hupp, the daughter of the late Carl and Delia King Becker, was born July 10, 1934 in Holland, Mo. She was of the Methodist faith and had retired as a caregiver for Butler County Home Health. Ms. Hupp enjoyed gardening, reading and traveling...

Jessie E. Farris Jessie E. Farris, 87, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Tuesday Oct. 18, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Farris, the son of the late Claude and Ella Dillard Farris, was born Sept. 30, 1929 in Caruthersville, Mo. He was of the Church of Christ faith and was a farmer. Mr. Farris enjoyed spending time with his family, woodworking, cutting wood and fishing...

Robert Stewart, Sr. Robert Stewart, Sr., 76, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 at his residence in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 at Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 in the Moore Funeral Service Chapel...

Allen Coleman "Cokie" McSpadden VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Allen Coleman "Cokie" McSpadden, 90, of Van Buren died Monday, Oct. 17. The name of one Mr. McSpadden's 11 grandchildren's spouse was listed incorrectly. Kourtney Green's husband should have been listed as Adam of Leo, Ind...

Larry M. Sizemore DEXTER, Mo. -- Larry M. Sizemore, 67, of Dexter, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 1 - 3 p.m., Saturday, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter...

Larry Blaine Irwin MALDEN, Mo. -- Larry Blaine Irwin, 66, of Malden died Monday, Oct. 17, 2016, at the Malden Medical Clinic in Malden. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Monday at Landess Funeral Home in Malden followed by the funeral at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in the Rosewood First Addition Cemetery in Malden...

George Ray Birchfield QULIN, Mo. -- George Ray Birchfield, 63, of Qulin, Mo., died Thursday, Oct. 20 2016 at his residence in Qulin. Visitation will begin at noon on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Qulin. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Bub Ham officiating. Burial will be in Qulin Cemetery in Qulin, Mo. Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home...

Anna-Mae Gene Vega Anna-Mae Gene Vega, 1-month-old infant, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016 at St. Louis Children's Hospital. She was born on Sept. 18, 2016 to Francisco Vega and Cassandra Fischer in St. Louis, Mo. Anna-Mae is survived by her loving parents; her grandmothers, Stacey Fischer and Cynthia Vega; three aunts, Christina Lewis, Catarina Macera and Cloe Fischer; two uncles, Shawn Vega, all of Poplar Bluff, Mo. and Canden Fischer of Fulton, Mo...

Wilmer "Bub" Stroup NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Wilmer "Bub" Stroup, 62, of Puxico, passed away, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2016 at his residence. He was born Oct. 18, 1954 in Poplar Bluff, to the late William Stroup and Freda Lois Wiseman Stroup. He was married to Juanita Hart, March 30 1973, at Kinder. She survives...

Nancy Sue Frazier Sisco NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Nancy Sue Frazier Sisco, 48, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016 at Wappapello, Mo. She was born Feb. 5, 1968 at Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was a nurse and a former resident of Paragould, Ark., Neelyville and Naylor, Mo...

Robert (Bob) Alvin Stewart, Sr., of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 at his residence with his family surrounding him. Bob is a child of God and made the decision to follow Jesus Christ as his personal savior. He was born on Dec. 26, 1939 to Claude and Mabel (Franks) Stewart in Caruthersville, Mo. Bob graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1958 and attended Three Rivers College. He married his high school sweetheart, Margaret Sullivan, on Aug. 9, 1958...

Ford Melroy Colclasure Ford Melroy Colclasure, 89, of Bartlett, Tenn. passed away Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016. He retired at an early age from the Air Force and then became an educator for many years. Mr. Colclasure was also a member of Great Oaks Church of Christ...

Elsa Lee Boeving Elsa Lee Boeving, cherished daughter of the late William F. and Cecile Priest, adored wife of Leo Boeving and loving mother to Hugh, Debra and Robert, rose from the menacing grip of Alzheimer's on Oct. 15, 2016. She would have celebrated her 95th birthday next month...

Steven Whitaker Steven Whitaker of Wappapello, Mo., died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 at his residence. Arrangements are currently pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhome.com

Steven Dale Whitaker PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Steven Dale Whitaker, 45, of Wappapello, Mo., passed away Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 at his residence. He was born April 20, 1971, to Jackie D. Whitaker and Deanna J. (Palmer) Whitaker, in St. Louis County. He is preceded in death by his father, and three brothers, Michael Palmer, Johnny Whitaker and Ronnie Palmer...

Jack D. Lack Jack D. Lack, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday Oct. 25, 2016 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.

Paisley Rose Wyatt BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Paisley Rose Wyatt, 2-day-old daughter of Martin and Rashena Parker Wyatt, died at the Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield. ...

Marilyn Miller MALDEN, Mo. -- Marilyn Miller, 82, of Malden, Mo., died Monday at her residence. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Landess Funeral Home in Malden followed by the funeral at 1 p.m. in Landess Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloodfield...

Wilmer "Bub" Stroup NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Wilmer "Bub" Stroup, 62, of Puxico, passed away, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2016 at his residence. He was born Oct. 18, 1954 in Poplar Bluff, to the late William Stroup and Freda Lois Wiseman Stroup. He was married to Juanita Hart, March 30 1973, at Kinder. She survives...

Norman J. Yates Norman J. Yates, 94, passed away Monday, Oct. 24, 2016 at his home in Piedmont. He was born Oct. 9, 1922 at Mill Spring, Mo., the son of Clarence and Anna (Scheybal) Yates. Norman was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946. He farmed near Mill Spring and served as Postmaster at Mill Spring for over 32 years. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont...

Jack Dempsey Lack Jack Dempsey Lack. 76, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 at his residence. Jack, the son of the late Sam and Mable Austin Lack, was born Nov. 3, 1939 in Savannah, Tenn. He proudly served his country while in the National Guard. Jack was of the Baptist faith and had retired as a mechanical engineer. He enjoyed spending time with his family, bowling, golfing and fishing...

Essie Eileen Middleton PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Essie Eileen Middleton, 85, of Piedmont, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 at Clark's Mountain Nursing Home. Arrangements are currently pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Amanda Kenser Amanda Kenser, 28 of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Services will be Friday, Oct. 28, at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff.

Maria Galdina Montoya Esquivel, 73, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of Mexico, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mrs. Esquivel, the daughter of the late Gregorio and Cayetana Avila Montoya, was born Feb. ...

Thaine Joseph Julian ELLSINORE, Mo. -- Thaine "Thainer Dainer" Joseph Julian, 4, of Doniphan, Mo., formerly of Ellsinore, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 at his home with his family. Visitation will begin for the public at noon Friday, Oct. 28, at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellsinore, with the funeral services following at 2 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Deacon Adam Duckett will officiate and burial will be at the Owls Roost Cemetery in Ellsinore...

Mary Louise Sisco Mary Louise Sisco, 89, of Poplar Bluff died Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 at Westwood Healthcare in Poplar Bluff. Visitation service was held Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016 at Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff followed by the graveside service at Memorial Gardens in Poplar Bluff...

Lois Johnson Lois M. Johnson, 88, a long time resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 at The Manor Nursing Home in Poplar Bluff. Lois was born May 29, 1928 to the late Charles Bilbrey and Elsie Shelton Bilbrey in Shook, Mo. She was a member of the Family Worship Center...

Amanda Lee Kenser Amanda LeeKenser, 28, of Poplar Bluff, Mo.,passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Amanda was born Jan. 12, 1988 in Houston, Texas. She enjoyed her boys, music, reading, writing and friends. Survivors include her parents, Larry Kenser and Kim (White) Kenser; two sons, Skyler Kenser and Riley McNiel; one sister, Tonya Kenser; her maternal grandmother, Gretta White, and paternal grandfather, William D. Kenser...

Essie Eileen Middleton PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Essie Eileen Middleton, 85, of Piedmont died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 at Clark's Mountain Nursing Home. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, 2016 at Ruegg Furneral Home, Piedmont. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. also at the Piedmont Chapel. Burial will be at Murphy Cemetery. Pastor Pete Ruble will minister to the family...

David Shaw David Shaw, 76, of Kennett, Mo. died on Monday, Oct. 24, 2016 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Arrangements are pending at this time with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff.

Jacqueline McClure Jacqueline Louise McClure, 54, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, Oct. 24, 2016 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home, Poplar Bluff, Mo., in charge of arrangements...

Judy Lee Shockley VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Judy Lee Shockley, 73, died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 at her residence in Fremont, Mo. Visitation will begin for the public at 11 a.m., on Monday, Oct. 31, 2016 at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren, with the funeral services following at 1 p.m. Officiating will be Rev. Dave Truncone. Burial will be in the Van Buren City Cemetery...

Mary Ellen Massingill DEXTER, Mo. -- Mary Ellen Massingill, 80, of Dexter, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, at the Cypress Point Healthcare Center in Dexter. Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, with graveside services to follow at the Dexter Cemetery in Dexter with Rev. Bill Pennington of Dexter officiating. Burial will follow in the Dexter Cemetery with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements...

Larry Plumb FISK, Mo. - Larry Plumb, age 70, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, at his residence, in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Plumb was born Nov. 10, 1945, in Poplar Bluff. He joined the Navy in 1963. On Jan. 1, 1967, he started working on the Missouri Pacific Railroad. In December of 1982, Union Pacific Railroad purchased them he continued working with Union Pacific until retiring in June of 2008...

Jill Bradford GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Jill Bradford, 72, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 at her daughter's home in Silva, Mo. There will be a private graveside service at the Twidwell Cemetery in Silva. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Piedmont...

Pauline Thompson PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Pauline Thompson of Piedmont, died Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, at her residence. Arrangements currently are pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc.

Lawrence Davis Lawrence Davis, 70, of Harviell, Mo. died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, at his residence. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are being handled by Flower-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff. Online condolences: wwwfowlersullivanfuneralhome.com...

Mildred Robbins ELLSINORE, Mo. -- Mildred Lodean Robbins, 91, of Ellsinore, formerly of Marston, Mo., died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellsinore, followed by the funeral at 3 p.m. with Rev. Shawn Bradford officiating. Burial will be in Gower Cemetery in Ellsinore...

Ruby Sharp ELLSINORE, Mo. --Ruby Frances Sharp, 85, of Ellsinore, died Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, at her residence. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday with Pastor Wayne Street officiating. Burial will be in the Chapel Hill Cemetery in Ellsinore...

Paul Cookson PUXICO, Mo. -- Paul Cookson, 79, of Advance, Mo., died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, at his residence. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday to Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Puxico, followed by the funeral at noon with the Rev. Ray Placher of Puxico officiating...

Gary L. Rhine MALDEN, Mo. -- Gary L. Rhine, 67, of Malden died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016 at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Visitation will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 with Masonic Services at 8 p.m. at the Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. James Hamlett officiating. Burial will be at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with Military Rites...

Bessie Melton PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Bessie Melton, 93, of Piedmont died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, at her home. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont, followed by the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in the Green Hill Cemetery near Piedmont...

Betty Provance CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Betty Ruth Provance, 75, of Campbell, passed away on Tuesday Oct. 25, 2016, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Provance, daughter of Golden L. Doc and Zella Irene Hicks Barnett, was born on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1941 in Leachville, Ark...

Orland William "Red" Hatley MALDEN, Mo. -- Orland William "Red" Hatley, 92, of Gideon, Mo. died on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will be held from 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 at the First Baptist Church in Gideon. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church with Brother Bill Garrett and Brother Randy Deprow officiating. Burial will be in the Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton...

Jerry Ray Mullins FISK, Mo. -- Jerry Ray Mullins, 51, of Qulin, Mo., went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016 in Carter County. Mr. Mullins was born July 19, 1965 in St. Louis, Mo. Jerry attended Thousand Hills Cowboy Church. He was a very loving and caring person and enjoyed helping people. On Aug. 27, 2016, he married Joanna Conaway. She survives...

Louise Coleman Louise K. Coleman, 66, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. A memorial service will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Twin Towers Assembly Room.

Kenneth Eldon Gulledge Jr. PUXICO, Mo. -- Kenneth Eldon Gulledge Jr., 50, of St. Louis, Mo., died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in St. Louis. Visitation will begin at noon Saturday, Nov. 5, at Morgan-Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico, followed by the funeral at 2 p.m. with Max Mattingly officiating...

Dean Armstrong Jr. PUXICO, Mo. -- Dean Allen Armstrong Jr., 39, of Puxico died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, at his home. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Richmann Cemetery at Wappapello, Mo. Morgan-Sifford Funeral Home at Puxico is in charge of the arrangements...

Bill Gourley Bill Gourley, 62, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, Oct. 28, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service.

Pauline Thompson PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Pauline Delores Thompson, 84, of Piedmont died Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, at her residence. Visitation was held Saturday night at Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont. The funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at Masonic Cemetery...

Peggy Purl WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo. -- Peggy Purl, 66, of Williamsville died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes Inc. at Williamsville.

Richard Mayo Richard L. Mayo, 85, of Stafford, Mo., formally of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday Oct. 29, 2016. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service.