Obituaries from November 2016

Richard Leon Mayo FORDLAND, Mo. - Richard Leon Mayo, 85, of Fordland, formally of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Saturday Oct. 29, 2016 at Strafford Care Center. Mr. Mayo, the son of the late Richard H. and Thelma G. Kearbey Mayo, was born April 7, 1931 in Butler County, Mo. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Mr. Mayo had retired as an auto body repairman. He enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing and woodworking...

Peggy Purl WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo. - Peggy Purl, 66, died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2016, at her residence in Williamsville. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2016 at Ruegg Funeral Home in Williamsville. Services will follow at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2016, at Williamsville Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow at Holliday Cemetery in Williamsville...

Elizabeth Ann Pruitt-Turcotte Elizabeth Ann Pruitt-Turcotte, 51, died Saturday, Oct. 29th at her residence in Poplar Bluff. Arrangements are pending at this time with Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Gary L. Rhine MALDEN, Mo. - Gary L. Rhine, 67, of Malden, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 29, 2016, after a lengthy battle with cancer that he fought with faith and dignity. Gary was born on Oct. 17, 1949 in Gideon, Mo. to Illine Boyet. He was raised by his loving grandparents, Willie and Edna Rhine who preceded him in death...

Morris DeWayne "Wayne" Richardson PIEDMONT, Mo. - Morris DeWayne "Wayne" Richardson, 82, of Piedmont, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 at Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont. Services will follow at the chapel at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Masonic Cemetery in Piedmont with full military honors...

Steven Dale Whitaker, 45, of Wappapello passed away Oct. 22, 2016 at his residence. A graveside service was held Oct. 28, 2016 at the Little Brushy Cemetery in Wappapello. Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc. in charge of arrangements. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhome.com...

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

Dean Alan Armstrong Jr., 39 of Puxico died at his home Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 in the Richmann Cemetery near Wappapello, Missouri.

Fred Kimble ST. LOUIS - Fred Kimble passed away Monday Oct. 31, 2016. Dearest Husband of the late Mary Nell Kimble. Dear Dad of Marilee (David) Fischer, Fred (Davida) Kimble, Betsy (Doug) Lindsay, Michael (Mary Ellen) Kimble, Robert Kimble, the late George (survived by Debbie) Kimble and the late Patricia Kimble...

Robert William "Bill" Gourley, 62, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Friday, Oct. 28, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Bill was born May 31, 1954 in Poplar Bluff. He was of the Protestant faith and had retired from Poplar Bluff Municipal Utilities. Bill enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, reading, history and listening to music. He was also an avid outdoorsman and loved camping and deer hunting...

Robert Bryan Hall, was the son of late Don and Kathyn Hall of Puxico. He was born June 23, 1959 in Whitehall, Ill. and departed this life on June 28, 2016 doing his job as an over-the-road truck driver at the age of 57. He was a loving person with his family as a husband, father and friend. He loved family, trucking, whitetail deer hunting, fishing and was avid St. Louis Cardinal fan...

Our beloved mother, Joyce Lee Bridges, went home to be with her heavenly father on Oct. 30, 2016 at her residence in Puxico. She was the daughter of the late Luther and Rilta May Kindred and was born on Sept. 25, 1944 and was 72 years of age. She was united into marriage to William Frank "Dub" Bridges on Sept. 23, 1960 in Bernie, Mo. He preceded her death on July 12, 1998. She was then united in marriage to Elmer Riney on May 5, 2001. He preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 2007...

James L. Jackson James L. Jackson, 58, a long time resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born May 14, 1958 in Ripley, Tenn. to James D. Jackson and the late Mary D. Lovell Jackson...

George Edward Rennison George Edward Rennison, 83, formerly of Southeast Missouri passed away Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at San Juan Care and Rehabilitation in Farmington, N.M. Mr. Rennison was the son of the late Claude Ray and Vera Minerva Rennison of Poplar Bluff, Mo...

Roger A. Mullins PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Roger A. Mullins, of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Wayne County, Mo. died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2016 at his residence. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Funeral Services will follow at 1 p.m. also at the Piedmont Chapel...

Elizabeth Ann Pruitt-Turcotte On July 4th, 1965, Betty Joyce Kanell Pruitt and Thomas Lewis Pruitt welcomed Elizabeth Ann to their family. She was a smiling, sweet baby with a strong spirit and soon became the light of their lives. Elizabeth spent her babyhood in the family's home on Peach Street, next to Pruitt Paint and Glass, where her parents and grandparents worked. ...

Kenneth Eldon Gulledge Jr., 50, of St. Louis died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 in St. Louis. Services will be held November 5, 2016 at Morgan-Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico. Matt Mattingly officiated.

Paul Cookson of Advance, son of the late Fred and Grace M. Townsend Cookson, was born in Poplar Bluff, Mo. on March 18, 1937, and passed away at his home in Advance, Oct. 26, 2016, at the age of 79 years, 7 months and 8 days. Mr. Cookson had lived in Granite City, Ill. ...

Elizabeth Ann Pruitt-Turcotte On July 4th, 1965, Betty Joyce Kanell Pruitt and Thomas Lewis Pruitt welcomed Elizabeth Ann to their family. She was a smiling, sweet baby with a strong spirit and soon became the light of their lives. Elizabeth spent her babyhood in the family's home on Peach Street, next to Pruitt Paint and Glass, where her parents and grandparents worked. ...

Robert Lee Cooley NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Robert Lee Cooley, 89, of Doniphan, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2016, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born Jan. 28, 1927 in Locust Grove, Ark. He married Mary Christine Smith, Nov. 18, 1944 in New Madrid. She preceded him in death April 18, 2015...

Lula Lorene Grimes FISK, Mo. -- Lula Lorene Grimes, 79, of Dudley, Mo. passed away Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. She was born April 4, 1937 in Brownsville, Tenn., to Albert and Margaret (nee' Owens) Conner. She and Allen Hale were married in 1954. He passed away Feb. 7, 1994. She married Johnny Grimes in 1983. He passed away March 15, 1993...

Julie Ann Keele Julie Ann Keele, 66, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Online condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com

Barbara Dickson Barbara Dickson, 46, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 at Son Shine Home in Poplar Bluff. Arrangements are pending with Moore Funeral Service Online Condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com

Marna Rhea Gillespie Davis DEXTER, Mo. -- Marna Davis, 84, daughter of the late John Benjamin Gillespie and Lila Mae Dover Gillespie was born on June 16, 1932 at Poplar, Mo. and died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, Mo. She was united in marriage to Bob Davis on Dec. 25, 1951 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Davis survives of the home in Dexter, Mo...

Larry Dale Moiser PUXICO, Mo. -- Larry Dale Moiser, 63, of Wappapello, Mo. died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 at his home. Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico is in charge of arrangements. A memorial service is planned for a later date.

Jordan Lee Haines MALDEN, Mo. -- Jordan Lee Haines, 19, of Malden died Friday, Oct. 28, 2016 in St. Louis. Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at the General Baptist Church in Bernie followed by the funeral at 3 p.m. at the church with Bro. Steve Fitzpatrick officiating. Burial will be in the St. Peter & Paul Cemetery in St Louis. Landess Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements...

Frank Thomas DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Frank Thomas, life-time resident of Doniphan, Mo., died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan and will be announced upon completion...

Linda Morris DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Linda Morris of Gatewood, Mo., died Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 at her residence. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in the Johnston Chapel Cemetery...

Roger Baldwin Roger Woodard Baldwin, 76, prominent businessman of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Roger, the son of the late Woodard and Frances Baldwin, was born on Dec. 17, 1939, in Poplar Bluff. ...

Shirley Jean McMillen GIDEON, Mo. -- Shirley Jean McMillen, 63, Caruthersville, Mo. died Monday, Oct. 31, 2016, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg, Tenn. Visitation will be at 12:30 p.m., Nov. 4, at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Gideon. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Gregory Cemetery in Kennett. Burial will be in Gregory Cemetery in Kennett...

Robbin Brown DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Robbin Jean Brown, 53, of Doniphan, Mo., died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, at her residence in rural Doniphan. A graveside service will be held Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, at 2:30 p.m. at Brakebill Cemetery in Middlebrook, Ark...

Delora Crumb PUXICO, Mo. -- Delora Crumb, a longtime resident of Wapppapello, Mo. died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are pending with Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico.

Rev. Ellis Lee Ashworth FISK, Mo. -- Rev. Ellis Lee Ashworth, 77, of Dexter, Mo., died Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 at his home in Dexter, Mo. Rev. Ashworth was born July 18, 1939 in Poplar Bluff, Mo., son of the late Elbert and Mildred Ashworth. He started preaching at the age of 14 and preached at several churches in the area. He has been an Assembly Of God Pastor since 1973. On Dec. 14, 1958, he married Bronda Lacy. She survives...

Delora B. Crum PUXICO, Mo.-- Delora B. Crum, 97, of Wappapello died Thursday, Nov. 3. 2016, at her home. Vistation will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, at Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico. Kathy Bland will officiate. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8 at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in the Little Brushy Cemetery at Wappapello...

Joshua Mullins PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Joshua Mullins, 37, of Greenville, Mo. died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, at his residence. Arrangements currently are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home.

Julie Ann Keele Julie Anne Keele, 66, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 at her residence. She was born on March 9, 1950 to George and Marjorie (Ferris) Meister in St. Louis, Mo. She married Carvin Keele on Sept. 25, 1969 in St. Louis, Mo...

Ronald Hagan DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Ronald Gene Hagan, 79, of Seaford, Del., died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016, at Seaford. Visitation will be held from 5 - 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7, at the funeral home chapel with Brother Jared Baker officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Ridge Cemetery with full military honors...

Ada Camille Crites Ada Camille Crites, 97, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 at Cedargate Care Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Crites, the daughter of the late Stokely and Olive Lancaster Futrell, was born April 10, 1919 in Corning, Ark. ...

Barbara (Barbie) Ann Dixon Barbara (Barbie) Ann Dixon, 46, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 at the SonShine Home in Poplar Bluff. She was born on Nov. 21, 1969 to Hayden and Lavena (Williams) Dixon. Barbie had a smile that lit up any room. ...

John M. Albright John M. Albright, J.D., 50, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died at his home on Monday, Oct. 31, 2016. John was born on May 13, 1966 in Huntington, W.V. to the late Doris and Charles Albright. After serving in the U.S. Army as combat engineer, John graduated from Marshall University in 1993 with a degree in Philosophy and from Washington University-St. Louis, Mo., in 1996 with a Juris Doctor Degree. John practiced law for over 20 years in Southeast Missouri...

Frank Thomas DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Frank D. (Frank) Thomas, 83, of Doniphan, Mo., died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Mr. Thomas, son of Harry and Dorothy (Rapert) Thomas, was born Jan. 2, 1933, in Doniphan, Mo. He had retired after a career in the insurance business...

Phyllis L. Ward PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Phyllis L. Ward, 94, of Mill Spring, died Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Funeral services will immediately follow at 1 p.m. also at the Piedmont chapel. Burial will be at Mill Spring Cemetery...

Robert Andrew Vancil FISK, Mo. -- Robert Andrew Vancil, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Vancil was born July 25, 1947 in Flint, Mich. to the late Charles E. Vancil and Dorothy N. Pruett. He was retired from the U.S. Army and had served in the Vietnam War. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and he had a green thumb. Bob loved his grandchildren...

Wanda Marie Palmer Clover BARTLETT, Tenn. -- Wanda Marie Palmer Clover, 84, of Bartlett, Tenn., formerly of Poplar Bluff, died Saturday, Nov. 2016. Visitation will be from 1- 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Rd., Bartlett, TN 38133...

Vicki (Keele) Fitzgibbons PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Vicki (Keele) Fitzgibbons, 53, died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, at her home in Randolph, Miss. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Greenville. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home chapel with Bro. Junior Ritchie officiating. Burial will be in the Rucker Cemetery near Greenville...

Eunice E. Lewis PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Eunice E. Lewis, 83, of Columbia, Mo., formerly of Wayne County, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, at Lewis and Clark Nursing Facility. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Funeral services will immediately follow at 2 p.m., also at the Piedmont Chapel. Burial will be at Sutton Cemetery. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Eugene J. Moody MALDEN, Mo. -- Eugene J. Moody, 88, of Clarkton, Mo., died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, at Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center in Kennett. Graveside funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, at Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton. Burial in Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton...

Debra "Debbie" Jean Robinson ELLSINORE, Mo. -- Debra "Debbie" Jean Robinson, 57, of Fairdealing, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will begin for the public at 11 a.m., Saturday, at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellsinore, with the funeral services following at 1 p.m. at the Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Carson Hill Cemetery...

Bill "Gib" Robinson SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Bill "Gib" Robinson, 73, of Marionville, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, died, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016, at his home. Services were held Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, at Klingner-Cope Funeral Home in Springfield. Burial in White Chapel Memorial Gardens at Springfield...

Bertie Parker PIEDMONT, Mo. - Bertie Parker, 83, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, at her home in Des Arc. Visitation will be held from 5 - 8 p.m., Tuesday, at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Tim Bridges officiating...

Frank Thomas Flag DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Frank D. (Frank) Thomas, 83, of Doniphan, Mo., died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Mr. Thomas, son of Harry and Dorothy (Rapert) Thomas, was born Jan. 2, 1933, in Doniphan, Mo. He had retired after a career in the insurance business...

Rolland Scott Clark-Webb Rolland Scott Clark-Webb was born Oct. 31, 1969 in Saint Louis, Mo. and left this world to be with our Heavenly Father on Oct. 20, 2016 at the age of 46. Rolland resided in Poplar Bluff, Mo. with his wife Margaret Webb. Rolland is also survived by a daughter: Hillary Webb; a son: Jeffery Webb; his parents: Melvin and Debra Clark: one brother: Matthew Clark: and one sister: Brooke Pixley...

Brian L. Stone NEELYVILLE, Mo. - Brian L. Stone, 38, of Doniphan, Mo., died Thurs., Nov. 3, 2016 in Doniphan. Mr. Stone was born Sept. 9, 1978 in Dexter, Mo. He was a self-employed landscaper. On Dec., 22, 2012 he married Julie Faughn in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Mr. Stone was a member of the Naylor Masonic Lodge #568 and enjoyed riding motorcycles, boating, fishing and canoeing...

Mary Janice Parks CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Mary Janice Parks, 81, of Campbell, passed away Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. Mrs. Parks, daughter of William Joseph and Mary Lattie Jane Clayton Thacker, was born Saturday, Sept. 28, 1935 in Campbell...

James J. Michael was born on Feb. 17, 1947, and died on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016. James was a resident of Puxico, Mo. at the time of his passing. He was preceded in death by his parents, John D. Michael and Gelene A. Michael (nee Harger). Survivors include a son, Troy Faries (Holly); granddaughters, Shana Faries and Alexa Faries, all from Troy, Mo.; brothers, Carl Michael of Elizabethtown, Ky., Bill Michael of Troy, Mo., Fred Michael of Rolla, Mo. and John "Doc" Michael of High Ridge, Mo...

Larry Dale Moiser, 63, of Wappapello died Oct. 30, 2016 at his home. A memorial service is planned for a later date. Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico is in charge of arrangements.

FISK, Mo. -- Lula Lorene Grimes, 79, of Dudley, Mo. passed away Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. She was born April 4, 1937 in Brownsville, Tenn., to Albert and Margaret (nee' Owens) Conner. She and Allen Hale were married in 1954. He passed away Feb. 7, 1994. She married Johnny Grimes in 1983. He passed away March 15, 1993...

Mary Christine Williams GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Mary Christine Williams, 93, of Florissant, Mo., formerly of Wayne County, died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, at Delmar Gardens North Nursing Facility. Visitation will be held from 4- 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the New Hope General Baptist Church in Silva. Burial will be held at Corinth Cemetery at Lowndes...

William Mitchell DONIPHAN, Mo. -- William Harold Mitchell, 81, of Dittmer, Mo., formerly of Doniphan, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, at his daughter's residence in Dittmer. Visitation will be held from 5 - 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, in the funeral home chapel...

Norman Roberts DEXTER, Mo. -- Norman Cleo Roberts, 89, of Dexter died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, followed by the funeral at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Greg Stevens officiating and the Rev. Ronnie Stevens assisting...

Lee Hill Sr. GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Lee R. Hill Sr., 81, of Silva, died Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Ruegg Funeral Home in Greenville. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at Camp 8 Cemetery...

William Louis Jackson MALDEN, Mo. -- William Louis Jackson, 89, of Malden died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, at Malden Nursing & Rehab. Visitation will be from 10 - 11 a.m. Friday at Bradshaw Funeral Home Chapel in Malden followed by the funeral at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Memorial Park in Malden with military rites...

Elvia "Butch" Huneycutt Elvia "Butch" Huneycutt, 62, of Williamsville, Mo., died on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. The family will receive family and friends for a celebration of life from 5 - 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff...

Noah Copeland PUXICO, Mo. -- Noah Copeland, 79, of Puxico died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 at the Advance Assisted Living. Arrangements are pending with Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico.

Shirley Jean Boxx Shirley Jean Boxx was born Nov. 30, 1952 and she passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016 at her residence. She was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff and graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1970. Her first job was at Lee Optical. ...

Billie Jean Wilson DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Billie Jean Wilson, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. A graveside service will take place at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, at the Grandin City Cemetery in Grandin, Mo...

Carole Lee Wagner Broom CAMPBELL, Mo. - Carole Lee Wagner Broom, 72, of Campbell, passed away on Monday, Nov. 7, 2016 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. Mrs. Broom, daughter of John Rhodes and Helen Ruth White Wagner, was born on Thursday, June 15, 1944 in Poplar Bluff, Mo...

Steven Lee Loggains Steven Lee Loggains, 55, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016. Steven was born on March 13, 1961, in Biggers, Ark., to Lee and Wanda Vanderver Loggains. Steven is survived by his parents, Lee and Wanda Vanderver Loggains of Alicia, Ark.; son, Dakota (Brandy) Loggains of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; daughters, Latashia (Bobby) King of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and Ashley (Casey) Chamblin, of Knoxville, Tenn.; brothers, Wesley Loggains of Ravenden Springs, Lonnie (Toby) Loggains of Pocahontas, Coy (Rose) Loggains of Pocahontas, and Buck (Janet) Loggains of Pocahontas; sisters, ReBecca Loggains Rush of Naylor, Mo., and Ruth (Terry) Hughes of Newport; grandchildren, Audrey Loggains, Kalea Legrand, Kye Legrand and Khloe Legrand.. ...

William "Bill" Jackson -- Malden, Mo. Wanell Eason -- Rector, Ark. Wilbert Clifton Lowry -- Berkeley, Mo. Noah Copeland -- Puxico, Mo.

Wanell Eason RECTOR, Ark. -- Wanell Eason, 86, of Rector, surrounded by her family, left this world to be with Jesus, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. Wanell was born July 18, 1930 to Fred & Gladys Watson. She was married for 55 years to Roy Eason, who preceded her in death in 2002. To this union four children were born. Wanell was lovingly called "Granny" by hundreds of others because of the special love she shared with them...

Bill Jackson MALDEN, Mo. -- William "Bill" Louis Jackson, 89, of Malden, died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, at Malden Nursing and Rehab in Malden. He was born Jan. 20, 1927 in Risco, Mo. He married Ruby Louise McCain Jackson, Nov. 15, 1948 in Piggott, Ark. She preceded him in death, Jan. 24, 2009...

Noah Copeland PUXICO, Mo. - Noah Copeland, 79, of Puxico died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 at Advance Assisted Living. Visitation is at 6 p.m., Friday Nov. 11, 2016 at Morgan-Sifford Chapel in Puxico. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at the Morgan-Sifford funeral chapel. Rev. Ray Sifford is officiating. Burial will follow at Puxico City Cemetery...

Delora B. Crum, 97, of Wappapello died Nov. 3, 2016 at her home. Funeral services were held Nov. 8, 2016 at Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico. Kathy Bland officiated. Burial followed in the Little Brushy Cemetery in Wappapello.

PUXICO, Mo. - Noah Copeland, 79, of Puxico died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 at Advance Assisted Living. Visitation was Friday Nov. 11, 2016 at Morgan-Sifford Chapel in Puxico. The funeral service was Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at the Morgan-Sifford funeral chapel. Rev. Ray Sifford officiated. Burial followed at Puxico City Cemetery...

Lowell Joe "Bill" Griffin, 88, of Advance died Nov. 1, 2016 at his home. The funeral service was held Nov. 4, 2016 at the Morgan Funeral Chapel in Advance. Rev. Stan Dauck and Rev. Gary Cooper officiated. Burial followed at the Liberty Hill Cemetery in Swinton, MO...

Earl William Sheehan -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Bill James Kingery, Sr. -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Patricia "Pat" Cooper -- Malden, Mo. Donald Wayne Lawrence, Sr. -- Cedar Hill, Mo. Frank G. Wallace -- Festus, Mo. Reba Blankenship -- Doniphan, Mo. Elma Faye Tesreau -- Campbell, Mo...

Bill James Kingery, Sr. Bill James Kingery, Sr., a long-time resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016. He was born in Poplar Bluff, Feb. 11, 1941 to the late Glen Kingery and Virginia Hanna Kingery. He married Laura Sue Kingery, May 1, 1988. She preceded him in death...

Reba Blankenship DONIPHAN, Mo. - Reba Jean Smith Blankenship, 78, of Doniphan, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be at noon Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in the Edwards Funeral Home chapel in Doniphan with Rev. Ron Elston officiating. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m., and burial will take place in the Wilson Cemetery...

Frank G. Wallace PIEDMONT, Mo. - Frank G. Wallace, 90, of Festus, Mo., formerly of Williamsville, Mo., died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 at Festus Nursing Home. Visitation is from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 at Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont. The funeral service is at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 at Ruegg Funeral Home chapel in Piedmont. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Cemetery...

Donald Wayne Lawrence Sr. FISK, Mo. -- Donald Wayne Lawrence Sr., 71, of Cedar Hill, died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Lawrence was born May 30, 1945 in Catron. He married Barbara Hendrix, Oct. 17, 1981 at Qulin. She survives. Also surviving are three sons: Keith Lawrence and wife Elaine of Advance, Mikel Hays and fiancee,Penny Schneider, of Cedar Hill and Donald Lawrence, Jr., of Gatesville, Texas, two daughters: Dana Morris and husband, John, of Greenville, Texas and Brenda Culp and husband, Brian of Villa Ridge; two brothers: Terry Lawrence and wife, Valerie, of Poplar Bluff and Vester Lawrence of Grove, Okla.; four sisters: Lou Russell and husband, Bob, Shirley Forsythe and husband, Bill, of Iberia, and Margie Lawrence, all of Iberia, and Carolyn Albright of Paducah, Ky.; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.. ...

Earl William Sheehan Earl William Sheehan, 60, a long time resident of Poplar Buff, died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born in St. Louis, July 21, 1956 to the late Earl Sheehan and Leverne Junkerman Sheehan...

Patricia "Pat" Cooper MALDEN, Mo. -- Patricia "Pat" Cooper, 87, of Malden was born March 1, 1929 to the late William Everett Mills and Mamie Berry Mills. She departed this life Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 at her residence in Malden. Patricia "Pat" Cooper was the co-owner of Just Rite Cleaners, Ship Ahoy Lanes and Malden Roofing and she was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Malden. ...

Elma Faye Tesreau CAMPBELL, Mo.-- Elma Faye Tesreau, 90, of Campbell died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Ark. Mrs. Tesreau was born Nov. 14, 1925, in Flint, Mich. Her parents were Charles Henry Alt and Flora Mac Allen. She married Buell Leon Tesreau Nov. 21, 1941 in Van Buren, Mo. He preceded her in death...

Lorraine Zoll Koppman FISK, Mo. -- Lorraine Zoll Koppman, 87, of Saint Louis, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at St. Anthony's Medical Center, in Saint Louis. Mrs. Koppman was born Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1929 in Wappapello. She was a member of Sanctuary Fellowship Church at Saint Louis. ...

Jean Norma Searls PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Jean Norma Searls, 82, of Piedmont, died Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 10 - 11 a.m., Friday, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m., Friday, also, at the Piedmont Chapel...

Jean Lawrence MALDEN, Mo. -- Jean Lawrence, 86, of Gideon, formerly of Clarkton Mo., died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, at Gideon Care Center Visition was held at 1 p.m., Tuesday at Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc. in Malden. Funeral followed at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at Bradshaw Chapel in Malden with Rev. Bill Garrett officiating...

Glin Harrison DEXTER, Mo. -- Glin Harrison, 86, of Dexter, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Glin was born Sept. 19, 1930 in Trenton, Tenn. to Glin and Bessie Harrison. He married the girl of his dreams, Sophia Bevill, Feb. ...

William "Bill" H. McCraig Sr. QULIN, Mo. -- William "Bill" H. McCraig Sr., 75, of Saint Louis, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 at his residence, in Saint Louis. Mr. McCraig was born July 31, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio. He retired from Gates rubber Company in 1999 and was of the Pentecostal faith. He enjoyed hunting, bowling woodworking, spending time with his family and just being plain goofy. He married Carole Deck, Sept. 24, 1961. She preceded him in death, March 28, 2003...

Marjorie Lee Gamblin MALDEN, Mo. -- Marjorie Lee Gamblin, 77, of Chesterfield, Mo., formerly of Malden, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, at the Mason Pointe Luthern Senior Services in Chesterfield. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Friday at the Landess Chapel in Malden. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m, Saturday, in the Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden...

Barbara "Sue" Chilton Ruble PIEDMONT, Mo. - Barbara "Sue" Chilton Ruble, 69, of Piedmont, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be at 11:30 a.m., Sat., Nov. 19, 2016 at Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. at the Piedmont Chapel with Pastor Neil Chilton officating. Online condolences may be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Wanda Fossey McCluskey POCAHONTAS, Ark. - Wanda Fossey McCluskey, (83), was granted her angel wings on November 14, 2016. Wanda was born February 9, 1933 in Randolph County, to the late Jim and Lizzie Fossey. Wanda is survived by a daughter, Diana (Brooks) Howard of Black Rock, Ark. ...

Jean Kathleen Williams VAN BUREN, Mo. - Jean Kathleen Williams, 78, of Van Buren, died Sun., Nov. 13, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Mo. Visitation will be at noon, Fri., Nov. 18 at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bill Orr officiating. Burial will be in Yount Memorial Cemetery in Garwood, Mo. Online condolences may be made at www.mcspaddenfh.com...

Donald Hendrix Sr. PUXICO, Mo. - Donald Hendrix Sr., 80, formerly of Puxico, died Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in Tennessee. Visitation will be at noon, Sat., Nov. 19 at the Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ray Placher officiating. Burial will be in the Duck Creek Cemetery...

Charlotte Ann Barnes Charlotte Ann Barnes, 54, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Ms. Barnes was born on Nov. 19, 1961 in Poplar Bluff and was a lifetime resident of the area. She enjoyed animals, horseback riding and fishing...

Ruby Bryant -- Harviell, Mo. Dennis Patterson -- Wappapello, Mo. Judy Diane Moonyhan -- Sikeston, Mo. William K. Baker -- Qulin, Mo. Brian Stone -- Doniphan, Mo. Jean K. Williams -- Van Buren, Mo. Glenn Kuehle -- Wappapello, Mo. Lois DeShaney -- Poplar Bluff, Mo...

Glenn Kuehle Glenn Kuehle of Wappapello, Mo. died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at the Jackson Manor in Jackson, Mo. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Wappapello, Mo.

Lois DeShaney Lois DeShaney, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff, Mo.

William K. Baker William K. Baker, 71, of Qulin, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016 at his home. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m., Saturday, at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Sunday, in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Johnny Meese officiating...

Judy Diane Mooneyhan DEXTER, Mo. -- Judy D. Mooneyhan, 60, of Sikeston, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, at the Heritage Gardens Nursing Center in Sikeston. Visitation will from noon - 1 p.m., Thursday, at Watkins & Sons Funeral Service in Dexter. Services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, in the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter, with the Rev. Steve Tippen of Dexter officiating...

Brian L. Stone NEELYVILLE, Mo. - Brian L. Stone, 38, of Doniphan, Mo., died Thurs., Nov. 3, 2016 in Doniphan. Mr. Stone was born Sept. 9, 1978 in Dexter, Mo. He was a self-employed landscaper. On Dec., 22, 2012 he married Julie Bell in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Mr. Stone was a member of the Naylor Masonic Lodge #568 and enjoyed riding motorcycles, boating, fishing and canoeing...

Dennis Patterson FISK, Mo. - Dennis Patterson, age 52, of Wappapello, Mo., died Wednesday, September 7, 2016 in Saint Louis, Mo. Mr. Patterson was born July 10, 1964. There will be a graveside memorial service at noon, Saturday, November 19 at the Brown Chapel Cemetery in Broseley, Mo. White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences: www.whitesandersfuneralhome.com...

Jean Kathleen Williams VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Jean Kathleen Williams, 78, of Van Buren, was the daughter of the late Charles and Violet (Deaner) Gaskin. She was born March 17, 1938, in Ruble, Mo., and departed this life Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, surrounded by her family...

Ruby A. Bryant POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- Ruby A. Bryant, 77, of Harviell, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Bryant, one of 17 children born to the late Virgil and Rosa (Robison) Cowan was born Dec. 15, 1938 in New Madrid, Mo.. ...

Richard L. Anderson -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. William Baker -- Qulin, Mo. Ella M. Thompson -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Glenn Albert Kuehle -- Wappapello, Mo. Lois Eva DeShaney -- Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Glenn Albert Kuehle Glenn Albert Kuehle, 88, of Wappapello, Mo., formerly of Cape Girardeau, Mo., passed away Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at the Jackson Manor Nursing Home in Jackson, Mo. Mr. Kuehle, the son of the late Albert E. and Anna E. Meier Kuehle, was born Feb. ...

Ella M. Thompson Ella M. Thompson, 81, formally of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at the Sikeston Convalescent Center. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.

Lois Eva DeShaney Lois Eva DeShaney, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. DeShaney, the daughter of the late Jack and Della Luke Crider, was born Feb. 25, 1933 in Williamsville, Mo. She was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker. During her earlier years, she worked in a garment factory in Piedmont. She loved spending time with her family, and enjoyed gardening, fishing, cooking, baking, canning and listening to good old country music...

Richard Lane Anderson Richard Lane Anderson was called home Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016 to be with the Lord at the age of 57. He was born Feb. 7, 1959 in Marceline, Mo. to the late Elzia and Naomi (Teeters) Anderson. A former resident of Illinois, Richard had lived in Poplar Bluff, Mo. ...

William Keith Baker William Keith Baker, 71, of Qulin, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Baker was born Dec. 28, 1944, in Qulin, to the late Artie and Daisy (Newby) Baker. He served as a marksman in the U.S. Army from 1965-1967. A former machine operator, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and the outdoors. He also served as deacon at Elk General Baptist Church...

Samuel H. Smith Samuel H. Smith, fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Smith was born Feb. 27, 1938 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mr. Smith graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1956, and graduated from the University of Missouri in 1960 with a BS degree in Business Administration. ...

Marjorie Wright PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Marjorie Wright, 93, of Piedmont, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, Mo. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Piedmont, followed by the funeral at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Dogwood Cemetery in Blytheville, Ark...

Carolyn Marie West MALDEN, Mo. -- Carolyn Marie West , 66, of Malden, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Monday, at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m., Monday, at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden with Rev. James Hamlett officiating...

Glenn Dabbs LAKE OZARK, Mo. -- Glenn Dabbs, 82, of Lake Ozark, formerly of Fisk, Mo., passed away Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, at Lake Regional Medical Center in Osage Beach, Mo., surrounded by family. Glenn was born May 18, 1934, to Lawrence and Christeen Dabbs, who preceded him in death...

Linda Winingnear NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Linda Kathleen Winingnear, 58, of Neelyville died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at her residence. Mrs. Winingnear was born May 16, 1958, at St. Louis, Mo. A restaurant cook, she enjoyed watching sci-fi and soaps on TV, as well as spending time with her grandchildren and on the river. She was of the Baptist faith...

Randall Crocker Randall Crocker, 64, of Memphis, Tenn., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, at his residence. The arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Ella Marie (Johnson) Thompson Ella Marie (Johnson) Thompson, 81, passed away peacefully following a long battle with Alzheimer's at the Sikeston Convalescent Center. She was treated with respect and dignity by her many nurses and aides past and present, which was much appreciated by the family...

Lotus L. Wilkison PUXICO, Mo.-- Lotus L. Wilkison, daughter of the late Bryan O. and Dorothy Shoemate McClure, was born in Puxico on Nov. 29, 1926, and passed away at the Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter on Nov. 14, 2016, at the age of 89 years, 11 months and 16 days...

Bobby Smith BERNIE, Mo. Bobby Smith, 37, of Wappapello, son of the late T.J. Smith and Thelma Smedley Smith was born in Waukegan, Ill., March 10, 1959 and departed this life Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, at his residence. Mr. Smith had served in the United States National Guard, was a maintenance man. He was also a Volunteer Fireman & First Responder at Wappapello, Mo. He attended Faith Baptist Church...

Carolyn Hopwood Vaughn CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Carolyn Hopwood Vaughn, 76, of Hendersonville, N.C., formerly of Campbell, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, at Sunnybrook Assisted Living in Hendersonville, N. C. Visitation will be from 1 - 2 p.m., Tuesday, at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m., at Landess Funeral Chapel in Campbell with Rev. Tracy C. Fletcher officiating. Burial will be at Dunklin County Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kennett...

Nancy McClure Nancy A. McClure, 68, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Sunday, Nov. 21, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. McClure was born June 12, 1948 in Newport, Ark. She was of the Christian faith and was a retired nurse for Kneibert Clinic and also a plant nurse for Nordyne. Mrs. McClure enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening and reading...

Robert Alan Shockley VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Robert Alan Shockley, 66, of Winona, died Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, at his residence. A graveside service was held Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 in the Eastwood Cemetery. Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren...

Sylvia Darden PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Sylvia Darden, 93, of Piedmont, died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Desloge, Mo. Visitation will be held at 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Funeral services will be held Saturday, also at the Piedmont Chapel...

Augustia "Gussie" Mae Bristol VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Augustia "Gussie" Mae Bristol, 70, Van Buren, died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, at Riverways Manor Nursing Home. A graveside service was held Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 in the Bristol Cemetery in Fremont, Mo., with Pastor Marie Inmon officiating...

Nellie Bernice Brayton Nellie Bernice Brayton, 94 of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Brayton, daughter of George Pleasant and Ana Laura Conover Alford, was born on Friday, Feb.17, 1922 in Butler County...

Randall "Randy" Crocker Randall "Randy" Crocker, 64, of Memphis, Tenn., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Crocker, the son of Fay Swiney Crocker and the late Travis Crocker, was born Jan. 23, 1952 in Ironton, Mo. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and had retired as a surgical technician. Mr. Crocker enjoyed spending time with his family. He had a deep love for his dog Sam...

Sylvia Darden PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Sylvia Darden, 93, of Piedmont, died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Desloge, Mo. Visitation will be held at 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Funeral services will be held Saturday, also at the Piedmont Chapel...

Robert Alan Shockley VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Robert Alan Shockley, 66, of Winona, died Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, at his residence. A graveside service was held Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 in the Eastwood Cemetery. Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren...

Nancy McClure Photo Nancy A. McClure, 68, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Sunday, Nov. 21, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. McClure was born June 12, 1948 in Newport, Ark. She was of the Christian faith and was a retired nurse for Kneibert Clinic and also a plant nurse for Nordyne. Mrs. McClure enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening and reading...

Carolyn Hopwood Vaughn CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Carolyn Hopwood Vaughn, 76, of Hendersonville, N.C., formerly of Campbell, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, at Sunnybrook Assisted Living in Hendersonville, N. C. Visitation will be from 1 - 2 p.m., Tuesday, at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m., at Landess Funeral Chapel in Campbell with Rev. Tracy C. Fletcher officiating. Burial will be at Dunklin County Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kennett...

Bobby Smith Photo Flag BERNIE, Mo. Bobby Smith, 37, of Wappapello, son of the late T.J. Smith and Thelma Smedley Smith was born in Waukegan, Ill., March 10, 1959 and departed this life Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, at his residence. Mr. Smith had served in the United States National Guard, was a maintenance man. He was also a Volunteer Fireman & First Responder at Wappapello, Mo. He attended Faith Baptist Church...

Lotus L. Wilkison, 89, daughter of the late Bryan O. and Dorothy Shoemate McClure, was born in Puxico on Nov. 29, 1926, and passed away at the Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter on Nov. 14, 2016. Mrs. Wilkison had lived in the Puxico area all of her life. ...

Donald Hendrix Sr., 80, formerly of Puxico died Monday, Nov. 14, 2016 in Tennessee. Visitation and funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at the Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico. Rev. Ray Placher officiated. Burial followed in the Duck Creek Cemetery near Puxico...

Augustia "Gussie" Mae Bristol VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Augustia "Gussie" Mae Bristol, 70, Van Buren, died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, at Riverways Manor Nursing Home. A graveside service was held Monday, Nov. 21, 2016 in the Bristol Cemetery in Fremont, Mo., with Pastor Marie Inmon officiating...

Nellie Bernice Brayton photo Nellie Bernice Brayton, 94 of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Brayton, daughter of George Pleasant and Ana Laura Conover Alford, was born on Friday, February 17, 1922 in Butler County...

Randall "Randy" Crocker Randall "Randy" Crocker, 64, of Memphis, Tenn., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Crocker, the son of Fay Swiney Crocker and the late Travis Crocker, was born Jan. 23, 1952 in Ironton, Mo. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and had retired as a surgical technician. Mr. Crocker enjoyed spending time with his family. He had a deep love for his dog Sam...

Bobby Smith BERNIE, Mo. -- Bobby Smith, 57, of Wappapello, son of the late T.J. Smith and Thelma Smedley Smith was born in Waukegan, Ill., March 10, 1959 and departed this life Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, at his residence. Mr. Smith had served in the United States National Guard, was a maintenance man. He was also a Volunteer Fireman & First Responder at Wappapello, Mo. He attended Faith Baptist Church...

Diane Quigley QULIN, Mo. -- Diane Quigley, 59, of Qulin, died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016 at Cedar Gate Healthcare, in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Quigley was born June 6, 1957 in Poplar Bluff. She was a member of Friendship General Baptist Church at Coon Island. She enjoyed working during youth camps at Camp Allen at Greenville for many summers, shopping and spending time with her grandchildren...

Helen 'Louise' Elmore Burklow DEXTER, Mo. -- Helen "Louise" Elmore Burklow, 95, departed this life on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer at the ET York Hospice Center in Gainesville, Fla.. Helen was born on Oct. 10, 1925 to Estel Poe Elmore and Jessie Lena Hutchison Elmore in Bloomfield, Mo. She graduated from Bloomfield High School class of 1943 where she was the Homecoming Queen...

Randal Hammon Randal Hammon, 64, of Morehouse, Mo., son of the late CA Hammon and Nadine Jefferies Hammon, was born April 17, 1952 in Poplar Bluff and died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Hammon had been a truck driver for 44 years. He was united in marriage to Gala Goodwin on Jan. 6, 1996 in Morehouse. Mrs. Hammon is of the home in Morehouse...

Linda Kathleen Winingnear NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Linda Kathleen Winingnear, 58, of Neelyville, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at her residence. Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, at the Chamber of Commerce in Poplar Bluff. Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel in charge of arrangements...

Arthur H. Ploetze Mr. Arthur H. Ploetze, 88, loving husband of 65 years to Audrey (Stoll) Ploetze died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016 at Westwood Hills Care Center in Poplar Bluff. Other survivors include two children: Bruce Arthur (Shelley) Ploetze, Denise Suzanne Rowe, all of Poplar Bluff; four grandchildren: Lauren (Jeff) Ploetze Houpt, Kristen Ploetze, Alisha Payne and Brett Payne...

Dorothy E. Sanders FISK, Mo. -- Dorothy E. Sanders, 94, of Silva, formerly of St. Louis, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 at Greenville Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Greenville. Mrs. Sanders was born, July 8, 1922 in St. Louisto the late Alva and Edna Edgar. She married James D. Sanders, Nov. 15, 1952. He preceded her in death, July 10, 1994...

Helen L. Oakley VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Helen L. Oakley, 95, of Ellsinore, died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, at Van Buren. Visitation will be from 4 -7 p.m., Saturday, at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellsinore. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Sunday, at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren. Burial will follow at the Van Buren City Cemetery...

Jackie Carl Roberts ELLINGTON, Mo. -- Jackie Carl Roberts, 78, of Ellington, departed this life Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at the Brent B. Tinnin Manor in Ellington. Jackie, the son of the late Opal Mae Simpson Roberts and Frank Roberts, was born March 17, 1938, at Brandewiede Hollow on the banks of Current River in Shannon County, Mo...

Ruby Alma Smith PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Ruby Alma Smith, 88, of Silva, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, in Kingdom Hall at Cherokee Pass. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Doyle Wayne Switzer Doyle Wayne Switzer, 79, of Poplar Bluff passed away Friday, Nov. 25, 2016 at Westwood Hills Healthcare in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Switzer was born Sept. 2, 1937 in Doniphan, to the late Delbert Switzer and Nettie Switzer. He married Veda Switzer Nov. 2, 1963. She preceded him in death in 2008...

Timmie Burchard PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Timmie Burchard, 53, of Silva, Mo., died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes of Piedmont. Condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Lillie Mae Snodgrass Lillie Mae Snodgrass, 88, of Poplar Bluff died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, at Mark Twain Caring Center. A private family burial will take place Monday at Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton. Paid

Linda Logan Linda Logan, 69, of Doniphan, Mo. formerly of Cottonwood Point, Mo. died at 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, at her home. She was born Aug. 5, 1947. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the H.S. Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Caruthersville, Mo. The funeral will be at noon in the chapel. Burial will follow in Maple Cemetery. Memorials be given to Relay to Life...

Alice Nickless Tucker Alice Nickless Tucker, 108, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, at Crystal Oaks Care Center in Crystal City, Mo. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service.

Anita Hampton PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Anita Hampton, 89, of Des Arc, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 at the Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont. Arrangements are pending with Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont.

Bill D. Howard Bill D. Howard, 89, of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 at his residence. Arrangements are pending and will be announced when completed by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Rosebud Marie Peters Rosebud Marie Peters, 91, of Oxly, passed away Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 at the Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. She was born June 27, 1925, in Hammond, Ind., to the late Alfred Kayes and Marie (Hilfaker) Kayes. Rosebud was a member of United Methodist Church in Doniphan. She enjoyed writing poetry and she loved everyone...

Timmie Burchard PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Timmie Burchard, 53, of Silva, died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, at his residence. Visitation will be held at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, also at the Greenville Chapel. Burial will be at Kime Cemetery...

Linda Mae Hathaway CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Linda Mae Hathaway, 72, of Jackson, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 at her home. She was born Dec. 24, 1943 in Michigan to Leonard Louis and Lydia Mae Romine Vinson. She and David Rodney Hathaway were married April 29, 1967...

Pat Keister Wisdom PIEDMONT, Mo. - Pat Keister Wisdom, 66, of Annapolis, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016 at the Townhouse Residential Care Center in Annapolis. Visitation will be at 6 p.m., Tues., Nov. 29 at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. ...