Obituaries from January 2017

PUXICO, Mo. -- Billy Allison of Puxico died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2016, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Arrangements are pending with Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico.

PUXICO, Mo. -- Ray Willard, 64, of Harviell, Mo. died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 at his residence. A visitation was held Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016 with a Masonic Service at the Morgan Sifford Funeral Chapel and funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016 in at the chapel. Burial followed in the Kimmel Cemetery in Leona...

Ray D. Hopkins 78, of Overland, Mo. died Thursday Dec. 15, 2016 at Life Care Center in Bridgeton, Mo. Visitation was at Ortmann funeral Home, Overland, Mo. on Dec. 18, 2016 and grave site service at Bloomfield City Cemetery on Dec. 19,2016.

PUXICO, Mo. -- Robert Andrews of Puxico died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2016, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Jackson, Mo. Arrangements are pending with Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico.

Roberta Carrolyn Tubb NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Roberta Carrolyn Tubb, 77, of Neelyville, Mo. passed away Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, in Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center of Poplar Bluff. She was born Feb. 17, 1939 in Neelyville, Mo. to the late Malcolm Turner and Margaret Sappington Turner...

Robert K. "Bob" Andrews PUXICO, Mo. -- Robert K. "Bob" Andrews, 92, a lifelong resident of Puxico died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mr. Andrews was born Aug. 6, 1924. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Puxico where he served as a deacon, treasurer and Sunday school teacher...

Mattie Grace Roberts Mattie Grace Primus-Roberts, 73, of Columbia, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, at North Kansas City Hospice in Kansas City. Visitation and funeral services were held on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, at Urban Empowerment Church at 12:30 p.m. V. A memorial service was held Dec. 29 at Victorious Life Church, 3400 Paseo Blvd. Kansas City, Mo...

Linda F. Reynolds BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Linda F. Reynolds, 67, of Bloomfield died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at the Chiles -Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield with Pastor Brad Moore of Advance officiating. Burial will follow in the Bloomfield Cemetery in Bloomfield with Chiles - Cooper Funeral Home of Bloomfield in charge of arrangements...

Jacob Derek 'Jake' Knuckles Jacob Derek "Jake" Knuckles, 24, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, Dec. 30, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Gene Elic Reeves PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Gene Elic Reeves, 88, of Piedmont, Mo., known as the "tire man" or "the Indian" died Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, at his residence. Visitation will be held from noon until 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2016, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. also at the Piedmont chapel. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery, Des Arc, Mo...

Donald Joe Robb NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Donald Joe Robb, 77, of Neelyville, Mo., passed away Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016 at his residence in Neelyville. He was born Nov. 28, 1939 in Naylor, Mo. to the late Owen C. Robb and Edna Woolard. He had served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and he was a member of the Naylor American Legion Post #643, where he had served as commander for 10 years. ...

Dennis Tipton DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Dennis Franklin Tipton, 67- year-old resident of West Doniphan, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017 in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Good Hope Cemetery...

William E. Ramsey PIEDMONT, Mo. -- William E. Ramsey, Jr., 88 of Piedmont, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2016 at the Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Mo...

PUXICO, Mo. -- Robert K. "Bob" Andrews, 92, a lifelong resident of Puxico died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mr. Andrews was born Aug. 6, 1924. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Puxico where he served as a deacon, treasurer and Sunday school teacher...

Jeanne Wallace LOCUST GROVE, Okla. -- Jeanne Rebecca Wallace, 75, of Sapulpa, Okla. died Friday, Dec. 30, 2016 in Sapulpa. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church in Locust Grove, Okla. Pastor Matt Franks will officiate. Burial will follow at Hogan Cemetery in Locust Grove, Oklahoma. Locust Grove Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...

Rephah "Sonny" Hamilton QULIN, Mo. -- Rephah "Sonny" Hamilton, 80, of Farmington, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 01, 2017 at his residence, in Farmington. Mr. Hamilton was born April 05, 1936 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was retired from Ford Motor Company. Mr. Hamilton was a member of the Farmington Church of the Nazarene. On July 04, 1954 he married Louise Miller. She survives...

MaryLou Dinkins WAPPAPELLO, Mo. -- MaryLou Dinkins was born Aug. 11, 1937 in Winger, Minn. and passed away Jan. 1, 2017 at her home in Wappapello, after a lengthy battle with cancer. After retirement, MaryLou lived in Stonewall and Keatchie, La. before returning to Wappapello in 2014 to the home where she raised five children...

Linda L. Britton Linda L. Britton of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. She was born Feb. 2, 1951 in Ogelsville. She was of the Baptist faith. She loved taking care and being there for her family. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She liked to bowl, swim, golf, garden, but most of all, to watch her grand kids grow up. She liked to cook and have family and friends over to eat and fellowship on Sunday after church...

Lillie Moore PIEDMONT, Mo. - Lillie M. Moore, 91, of Piedmont, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in the Masonic Cemetery...

Kameron J. Wood Kameron J. Wood, 45, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, in Wayne County, Mo. A memorial visitation will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2016 at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff. A memorial service will follow at 5 p.m. with Devon Black officiating...

Charles Phillip Fanter Charles Phillip Fanter, 77, of Broseley, Mo., died Friday, Dec. 30, 2016 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Charles was born on Sept. 30, 1939 in Cook Co. Ill. He is survived by his close companion and caregiver, Mary Baugus, six children, two step-children, one sister, one brother and several grandchildren. A memorial service is planned for a later date...

Carol Ann (LeGrand) Lemons DEXTER, Mo. -- Carol Ann Lemons, 72, of Essex, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitations will be held from 6 - 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Watkins & Sons Funeral Service in Dexter. Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dexter...

Catherine Arrendale Sheets Holland Much loved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Catherine Arrendale Sheets Holland, 75, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Dec. 31, 2016 in Poplar Bluff surrounded by her family after a sudden battle with cancer. Catherine was born on Feb. ...

Carol Ann Stone PUXICO, Mo. -- Carol Ann Stone, 76, died at her home in Wappapello. Arrangements pending with Morgan-Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico.

Verna D. Osborn Clanahan Hudson, 85, of Poplar Bluff, passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, Dec. 30 2016, at home surrounded by family. She was born Dec. 5, 1931, in Poplar Bluff to the late Eli and Freida Hendrickson Osborn. She was a lifelong resident of Poplar Bluff and a member of the First Christian Church where she enjoyed volunteering...

Patti Jean McCracken Becker WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo. -- Patti Jean McCracken Becker of Williamsville, Mo., died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, surrounded by family. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Jim, three children: Bob (Pam) Becker of Williamsville, Dianne Becker of Kirkwood, and Brian (Toni) Becker of Williamsville, and five grandchildren: Kaylin, Andrea, Coulton, Benjamin and Jackson. ...

Opal Parish PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Opal G. Parish, 86, of Piedmont, Mo. died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will follow at 10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in the Boliver Cemetery in Harrisburg, Ark...

Mildred Yarbrough DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Mildred Yarbrough, 98-year-old resident of Doniphan, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 at the Current River Nursing Center. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017 in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kent Wilfong officiating. Visiting will begin at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will take place in the Valhalla Burial Park in Belleville, Ill...

Lillie Moore PIEDMONT, Mo. - Lillie M. Moore, 91, of Piedmont, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in the Masonic Cemetery...

Jacob Garrett "Jake" Knuckles Jacob Garrett "Jake" Knuckles, 24, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Jake, the son of Mark Knuckles and the late Debbie Robert Knuckles, was born Sept. 18, 1992 in Poplar Bluff. He was a member of Westside Church of God and worked in construction. Jake enjoyed listening to music, hanging out with his family and friends, being outdoors and spending time on Current River...

Robert J. Ruble Robert J. Ruble, 81, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Robert, the son of the late Joel Albert and Desi Moss Ruble, was born Oct. 31, 1935 in Gads Hill, Mo. He was a member of First Liberty Missionary Baptist Church and was a self-employed contractor. ...

Donna Mae Whithorn Donna Mae Whithorn, 55, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, Dec. 26, 2016 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Donna was born Oct. 18, 1961 in Grand Prairie, Texas. She was a member of The Lord's Chapel Church and was a homemaker. Donna enjoyed spending time with her family and fishing...

Corey P. Gilmore FISK, Mo. -- Corey P. Gilmore, 37, of Broseley, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016 at St. Louis University Hospital, in Saint Louis. Mr. Gilmore was born Nov. 28, 1979 in Broseley. He enjoyed singing, fishing and spending time with his family...

Toni Sly PIEDMONT, Mo. - Toni R. Sly, 59, of Greenville, Mo., died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Greenville High School gymnasium. Online condolences may be made at www.morrisonworley.com...

Kameron J. Wood -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Julia L. Parshall -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Bryant Stewart, Jr. -- Campbell, Mo. Roy Lee Parish -- Neelyville, Mo. Teddy Ray "Ted" Whitlow -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Carrie Lavern Moore -- Bertrand, Mo.

Bryant Stewart, Jr. CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Bryant Stewart, Jr., 93, of Campbell, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. Visitation will be from noon -- 1 p.m., Sunday, at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m., Sunday at Landess Funeral Chapel in Campbell with Rev. Stella Turner officiating...

Julia L. Parshall Julia L. Parshall, 84, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.

Ruford Clyde Bazzell QULIN, Mo. -- Ruford Clyde Bazzell, 96, of Qulin, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 at peace with God. Ruford, the son of the late Clarence and Tora Bazzell was born Aug. 20, 1920 in Marble Hill. He was a member of the Oglesville General Baptist Church and was a retired Silver Platesman. ...

Carrie Lavern Moore MALDEN, Mo. -- Carrie Lavern Moore, 90, of Bertrand, Mo. died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2016, at Bertrand Nursing & Rehab in Bertrand. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Brad Moore officiating. Burial will be in Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton, Mo...

Teddy Ray 'Ted' Whitlow Teddy Ray "Ted" Whitlow, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at his residence. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, in the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Monty Flanigan officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery...

Roy Lee Parish Roy Lee Parish, 92, of Neelyville, Mo., died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017 at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 at Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Chaplain Bill Hatch officiating. Burial will be at the Naylor Cemetery in Naylor, Mo...

Betty Jane Wallace VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Betty Jane Wallace, 72, of Ellsinore, departed this life Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, at her residence with her family by her side. She was the daughter of the late Vollie "Blue Eye" and Helen (Black) Million was born Jan. 8, 1944 in Ellsinore...

Robert "Bob" W. Neel Robert "Bob" W. Neel Sr., 60, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017. He was born May 9, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois. He served with the U. S. Marines and earned a degree in surveying from Three Rivers College. Bob enjoyed watching the Cubs, Bears and the Blackhawks. He also loved golf...

Julia L. Parshall Julia L. Parshall, 84 of Poplar Bluff, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Parshall, the daughter of the late Henry and Annie (Grissic) Tanner, was born Nov. 24, 1932 in El Paso Texas. She was a member of New Home General Baptist Church. Mrs. Parshall worked for the Poplar Bluff City maintenance department at the City Hall...

Helen Holden Helen Berniece Holden, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Holden was born Feb. 7, 1931 in Sikeston, Mo. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff and had worked and retired from Florshiem Shoe Co. and as a cook at the Poplar Bluff High School before retirement. She enjoyed family dinners, playing with her grandchildren and watching the Andy Griffith Show...

William G. Brunelle William G. Brunelle, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 6, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service.

Ersel Maynard Morris PIGGOTT, ARK. -- Ersel Maynard Morris, 88, of Rector, Ark., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born on April 10, 1928, in Fagus, Mo., and was the son of the late Ersel Clarence and Bertie Watson Morris...

Donald Volz DEXTER, Mo. -- Donald Glen Volz, 42 of Marston, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, at the Pemiscott Memorial Hospital in Hayti. Visitation was from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Services were held at 1 p.m., Saturday, at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter with Pastor James Malloy of Essex, officiating...

Joyce Carol Cain Joyce Carol Cain, 69, of Poplar Bluff, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, at Westwood Hills Health Care in Poplar Bluff. She was born Dec. 31, 1947 in New Mexico. In 2009, she married Charles Cain in Poplar Bluff. He survives. Other survivors include their children: Janice (David) Stevoff and Teri (Josh) Tornabeni; two step-children: Tara Marie Santaitic and Charles Timothy Cain; two grandchildren: Josh Tornavni, Jr., and Keri Ann Santaitic; and a brother, Bill Curtis...

William G. Brunelle William G. Brunelle, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Brunelle, the son of the late Bernard Joseph and Rose Charlotte (Steele) Brunelle, was born Aug. 17, 1933 in Green Bay, Wisc. ...

William Kenneth Link, Sr. BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- William Kenneth Link, Sr., 89, formerly of Bloomfield, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, at the St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, Ark. Visitation will be from noon - 2 p.m., Saturday, at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield...

Dwight Leon Cookson PUXICO, Mo. -- Dwight Leon Cookson, 84, of Puxico, son of the late James Otto and Beulah Kaiffer Cookson, was born in Puxico, Nov. 1, 1932, and passed away at Advance Assisted Living in Advance, Friday, Jan. 6, 2017. Mr. Cookson had lived in the Puxico area most of his life. ...

Ernest Woodrow Ruble PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Ernest Woodrow Ruble, 60, of Maplewood, Mo., formerly of Iron County, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 7, 2016, at his residence. There will be graveside services at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at Sutton Cemetery near Vulcan, Mo...

George Payne DONIPHAN, Mo. -- George Franklin Payne, 83, of Farmington, Mo., formerly of Doniphan, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, at Community Manor in Farmington. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9 at Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan with graveside services at noon at Oak Grove Cemetery in Doniphan...

Walter Samuel Wyman DEXTER, Mo. - Walter Samuel Wyman, 88, of Essex, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 at his residence. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Rick Roberts and Rev. Greg Stevens officiating. Burial will be in the Bluff Cemetery near Idalia, Mo...

Robert Lee Bullock KENNETT, Mo. - Robert Lee Bullock, son of the late Elmer and Mary (Cochran) Bullock, was born September 25, 1911 in Hickory Plain, Arkansas and departed this life January 7, 2017 at the age of 105 years. He was preceded in death by three wives: Nettie Beatrice, Alma Potts and Aleene Sells...

Thomas James Maxwell, Sr. Neelyville, Mo. ---- Thomas James Maxwell Sr., 77, of Neelyville, passed away Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 at his home. Mr. Maxwell was born July 7, 1939 in Braggadocio, Mo. He worked as a header operator and enjoyed gardening, NASCAR, St. Louis Cardinals baseball, fishing, hunting and his grandchildren...

Zachary Lee Brittain DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Zachary Lee Brittain, 17, of Doniphan, departed this life Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in Ripley County. Zachary was born Nov. 19, 1999 in Poplar Bluff. he was a student at Couch High School and loved video games, swimming, going to Rocky Falls, music, and driving around in his car...

Vesta Stevens VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Vesta Pearl Stevens, 92, of Van Buren, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 at the Riverways Manor in Van Buren. Visitation will begin for the public at 6 p.m., Tuesday, at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren with the funeral services being held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, in the Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Don Foerster and Rev. David Russell will be officiating. Burial will be in Big Barren Cemetery in Ripley County...

Shirley M. Nelson FISK, Mo. -- Shirley M. Nelson, 87, of Fisk, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 at Westwood Hills Health Care Center, in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Nelson was born Sunday, Dec. 8, 1929 in, Michigan to the late Ira and Marie Vinson. She was a member of Twin Rivers General Baptist Church at Fisk. She loved her birds and her gardening...

Robert Anderson Robert Anderson, 81, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at The Cedargate in Poplar Bluff. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff.

Dana Mechelle Lepold-Beckwith NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Dana Mechelle Lepold-Beckwith, 48, of Naylor passed away peacefully Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, following a courageous 19-year battle with cancer. Her final victory was won surrounded by those she lived for...

Kathy Griffin Kathy Griffin, 71, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff.

Jim Spain Jim Spain, 82, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 at his residence. He was born Dec. 15, 1934 to Earl and Wilma (Waters) Spain in Clarksville, Texas. Jim graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 1955, where he lettered in track two years. ...

Dena Willis FISK, Mo. -- Dena Willis, 63, passed away at her home in Poplar Bluff, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017. She was born Nov. 28, 1953, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Clarence and Pearl Willis. Dena grew up in Mississippi and Missouri and graduated from Poplar Bluff Senior High School. ...

Claude A. Miller, Jr. MALDEN, Mo. -- Claude A. Miller, Jr., 82, of Knoxville, Tenn., formerly of Malden, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at Park West Hospital in Knoxville. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. - noon, Wednesday at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m., Wednesday at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield with Pastor Steve McCullar officiating. Burial will be in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...

Cecil E. Gould GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Cecil E. Gould, 64, of Wappapello, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at his residence in Wappapello. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Friday, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville...

Melba Sherfield DEXTER, Mo. -- Melba J. Sherfield, 95, of Dexter, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m, Tuesday, at the Hagy Cemetery in Dexter with Rev. Roy Sherfield officiating with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements...

Charles Dewayne Brooks Charles Dewayne Brooks, 36, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, at his home. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff.

Cecil E. Gould GREENVILLE, Mo. - Cecil E. Gould, 64, of Wappapello, Mo., died Sat., Jan. 7, 2017 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville, Mo. Online condolences may be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

MaryLou Dinkins, 79, of Wappapello passed away Jan. 1, 2017 at her home after a lenghty battle with cancer. A visitations was held Jan. 6, 2017 at the Cotrell Funeral Chapel in Wappapello. A private graveside service will be held at a later date in the Dinkins Family Cemetery in Wappapello...

Gregory Alan Korrison, 51, of Wappapello lost his fight with cancer Dec. 22, 2016 in St. Louis. A celebration of Greg's life will held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society-Hope Lodge St. Louis, 4215 Lindell Blvd., St, Louis, MO 63108...

Harrison Charles Surber, 73, of Little Rock, Ark. passed away Dec. 28, 2016. Services were held Jan. 11, 2017 at the Trinity Assembly of God and was officiated by Dwayne Maynard and Tony Jones. Little Rock Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Online condolences to the family may be made at: www.littlerockfuneralhome.com...

Melvin Dildine PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Melvin Curtis Dildine, 80, of Patterson died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Thursday, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Services will follow at 1 p.m., also at the chapel. Burial will be at Wesley-Dixon Cemetery near Hiram...

PUXICO, Mo. -- Dwight Leon Cookson, 84, of Puxico, son of the late James Otto and Beulah Kaiffer Cookson, was born in Puxico, Nov. 1, 1932, and passed away at Advance Assisted Living in Advance, Friday, Jan. 6, 2017. Mr. Cookson had lived in the Puxico area most of his life. ...

Rev. Richard "Dick" Bamforth -- Augusta, Maine, formerly Poplar Bluff, Mo. Kathy Griffin -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Joyce Malin -- Campbell, Mo. Jimmy Lynn Smith -- Parma, Mo. Leonard Hays Talley -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Thelma Payne -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Cecil E. Gould -- Wappapello, Mo...

AUGUSTA, Maine -- Rev. Richard A. "Dick" Bamforth, 86, of Augusta, formerly of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at his home. During his long career in the priesthood, he served two Missouri parishes. From 1960-1966, he served Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Poplar Bluff. His two daughters were born in Poplar Bluff. During his time here, he was instrumental in the integration of the public swimming pool...

Leonard Hays Talley Leonard Hays Talley, 81, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born Jan. 3, 1936, in Paragould, Ark. and was a veteran of the Air Force. Mr. Talley was a retired truck driver for USA Trucking and a member of Southside Assembly of God, Poplar Bluff...

Cecil E. Gould GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Cecil E. Gould, 64, of Wappapello, Mo., died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at Ruegg Funeral Home 117 Oak St., Greenville with the funeral following at 1 p.m. at Ruegg Funeral Home in Greenville...

Jimmy Lynn Smith DEXTER, Mo. -- Jimmy Lynn Smith, 61, of Parma, Mo. died Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Mo. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Services will be held at 11 a.m. ...

Joyce Malin CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Joyce Malin, 80, of Campbell died on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017 at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Campbell with services beginning at noon with Rev. Alan Wollenburg officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Campbell...

Thelma Payne Thelma Payne, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017 at her home. Visitation will begin at noon Friday, Jan. 13, at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Hone in Poplar Bluff and the funeral service will be at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. A complete obituary will be in Thursday's edition of the Daily American Republic...

Charlie Brooks Charlie Brooks, 36, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017 at his home. He was born Jan. 7, 1981 in Poplar Bluff. On Nov. 22, 2004 he married Angela Marie Brooks. She preceded him in death Feb. 22, 2013. He is survived by his mother, Donna (Grace) Short and step-father, Jesse Short; children, Josef Bailey and Carley Brooks; step-grandparents, Jessie and Levear Short; a sister, Wenonnah Grace and sister-in-law, Jonia Davis; one brother, Doyle Brooks and sister-in-law, Dana Brooks, as well as brother-in-law, Brandon Metz and two aunts, Carol Wilson and Dee Brooks.. ...

Darlene Garner MALDEN, Mo. -- Darlene Garner, 74, was born on July 5, 1942 in Floral, Ark. to the late Almus Williams and Mable Reives Williams. She departed this life on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 at her residence in Malden, Mo. Mrs. Garner was a homemaker. She was united in marriage to Albert Garner on Jan. 10, 1975 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He survives of the home in Malden...

Laura L. Chatman Laura L. Chatman, 96, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 at Westwood Hills Healthcare Center in Poplar Bluff. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.

Barbara Yvonne Keeble MALDEN, Mo. -- Barbara Yvonne Keeble, 83, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, at her residence in Malden, Mo. Visitation will begin at noon Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Pastor LL Williams officiating. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery in Malden, Mo...

Thelma Payne Thelma Payne, 84, of Poplar Bluff passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017 at her home. She was born May 20, 1932 at Acorn, Mo. She was a member of Liberty Church. Her hobbies were embroidery and planting flowers. Survivors include two children: Larry Payne and Alessa Payne; two sisters, Violet Brashear and Wilma Smith (Richard); a grandson, Benny Cook; nieces, Violet Paynter (Luther) and Debbie Foster (Phil); great-nieces, Victoria Drake and daughter, Emma Drake; great-nephew, John Griffith; and a special friend, Michael Willcut.. ...

Robert D. "Bo" Anderson Robert D. "Bo" Anderson, 81, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 at The Cedargate in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Anderson was born Sept. 24, 1935 in Catron, Mo., to the late Phillip J. Anderson and Sally (Lewis) Anderson. He was a member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed singing in the choir...

Joe Wilson DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Joe Wilson, 55, of Doniphan, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Wilson, son of Cecil Samuel and Willie Cloe Wilson (Brooks), was born Dec. 5, 1961 in Doniphan. He graduated from Doniphan High School in 1980 and was employed at Klepzig sawmill for two years before moving to Borger, Texas, where he was a member of Borger Fire Department...

Laura Luvenice Chatman Laura Luvenice Chatman, 96, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 at Westwood Hills Healthcare Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Chatman, daughter of the late Joseph and Louibbie Tooley Sisson, was born April 26, 1920 at Cabool, Mo. ...

Ray Heyden Burson DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Ray Heyden Burson, 79, of Doniphan, Mo., departed this life Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Burson, son of Frank Ray and Claire (Heyden) Burson, was born Jan. 16, 1937, in Elizabeth, N.J.. He had been a Foreign Service Officer and Diplomat for the U. S. Government...

Charlie Brooks Charlie Brooks, 36, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Brooks Sr. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 at South Poplar Bluff General Baptist Church, 817 Arthur St., with the Rev. Michael Pope and Rev. Steven Winberry officiating...

Tommy Crossen NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Tommy Crossen, 69, of Neelyville, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from 1- 2 p.m., Saturday, at Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel in Neelyville. Funeral will follow at 2 p.m., Saturday at the chapel...

Donald A. Forrest CANTON, Ill. -- Donald A. Forrest, 72, of Mt. Vernon, Ill., formerly of Qulin, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 at the Farmington Country Manor in Farmington, Ill. Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. The time and date will be updated at the funeral home web site...

Claude Gene Hill Claude Gene Hill, 78 of Farmington, Mo. died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 at the Farmington Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. Arrangements are pending at this time with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff.

Dana Mechelle Lepold-Beckwith, 48, of Naylor, Mo. passed away peacefully Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2107 at Palace of Praise Church in Poplar Bluff. Donnie Fowler officiated. Burial followed in the Gum Cemetery near Naylor...

Cecil E. Gould, 64, of Wappapello, Mo. died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 at his residence in Wappapello. Services were held Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 at Ruegg Funeral Home in Greenville. Mo. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

MT. HOREB, Wis. -- Martina K. Scott, 108, from Mt. Horeb and Puxico, Mo., died on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 at Ingleside Manor. Martina was born on April 25, 1908 in Mt. Horeb, Wis. to Leo and Theresa Sutter. She graduated from Mt. Horeb High School in 1927. On April 10, 1935, she married William A. Scott. They owned and operated W.A. Scott Manufacturing in Puxico, Mo. for more than 60 years...

William G. Brunaelle, 83, of Poplar Bluff died Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences: www.cotrellfuneralservice.com.

J.T. Culbertson PUXICO, Mo. -- J.T. Culbertson, 84, of Puxico died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Monday at Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico, followed by the funeral at noon with the Rev. Glen Epps officiating. Burial will be in the Rock Point Cemetery at Puxico...

Linda Priscilla Harrison MALDEN, Mo. -- Linda Priscilla Harrison, 67, of Clarkton, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 at her residence. Visitation was held at 6 p.m., Saturday at Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc. in Malden. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, at Bradshaw Chapel with Brother James Mills officiating. Burial in Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton...

Tinou Hampton MALDEN, Mo. -- Long-time Malden resident Tinou Hampton, 95, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 at Ridgeview Nursing home in Malden. Tinou was born Valentine LeDenmat at La Guincendiere, April 14, 1921 in Feings, Normandy, France to Jean LeDenmat and Agnes Blampain LeDenmat. Tinou immigrated to the U.S. to marry her WWII soldier, David Hampton, in 1946. They immediately made their home in Malden...

Martina K. Scott MT. HOREB, Wis. -- Martina K. Scott, 108, from Mt. Horeb and Puxico, Mo., died on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 at Ingleside Manor. Martina was born on April 25, 1908 in Mt. Horeb, Wis. to Leo and Theresa Sutter. She graduated from Mt. Horeb High School in 1927. On April 10, 1935, she married William A. Scott. They owned and operated W.A. Scott Manufacturing in Puxico, Mo. for more than 60 years...

Brenda Miles PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Brenda Sue Miles of Iron County, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 13, 2017. Arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com.

Lawrence "John" Buhler NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Lawrence "John" Buhler, 90, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel in Neelyville until service time at 1 p.m. at the chapel. Burial will be in Black Creek Cemetery, Poplar Bluff, Mo...

Gloria Robinson DEXTER, Mo. -- Gloria Kathreen Robinson, 88, of Dexter died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Watkins & Sons Funeral Service in Dexter. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dean Williams officiating...

PUXICO, Mo. -- J.T. Culbertson, 84, of Puxico died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation was Monday at Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico, followed by the funeral at noon with the Rev. Glen Epps officiating. Burial will be in the Rock Point Cemetery at Puxico...

Mildred Maxine Wilkerson -- Fisk, Mo. Albert Salsman -- Piedmont, Mo. Brenda Sue Miles -- Annapolis, Mo. Bo McCurter -- Malden, Mo.

Scottie Dale Hargate FISK, Mo. -- Scottie Dale Hargate, 52, of Dudley, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Hargate was born Friday, Oct. 30, 1964 in Kankakee, Ill. He had lived in Butler County most of his life. He was a carpenter working with his dad for several years. He later worked for Riceland Foods for 28 years until retiring. He enjoyed working on hot rods, hunting, fishing, camping and being a Pa Pa...

Joan Banks Lawson Joan Banks Lawson, 84, of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. The family invites you to drop in to the Celebration of Life, between 3 - 5 p.m., Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, at the Westwood Hills Country Club...

Bo McCurter MALDEN, Mo. -- Bo McCurter, 87, of Malden died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, at St. Bernard Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Landess Funeral Home Chapel in Malden with Masonic Rites at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the Landess Chapel in Malden. Rev. Aulden Leblanc, James Powell and Jeanie Herbst will officiate. Burial will be in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Mo...

Billy Wayne Hutchison CORNING, Ark. -- Billy Wayne Hutchison, 78, of Poplar Bluff passed away Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Born June 20, 1938 in Hickoria, Ark., Mr. Hutchison was a retired millwright for Quaker Oat Co. and Roper Whitney Co. in Rockford, Ill. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and woodworking. He was a retired member of UAW. He was a member of Smith Chapel in Boydsville, Ark...

Betty Blanche Compton MALDEN, Mo. -- Betty Blanche Compton, 72, of Malden, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Giradeau. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time Thursday at Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc. in Malden. The memorial service will follow at 11 a.m., Thursday, at Bradshaw Chapel in Malden with Pastor Justin Sponaugle officiating...

Albert Salsman PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Albert Salsman of Piedmont died, Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Arrangements are currently pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Brenda Sue Miles PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Brenda Sue Miles, 64, of Annapolis, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, at her residence. Memorial visitation will be held at Annapolis Community Center, from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. with the family giving reflections on Brenda's life. There will be a reception afterward at the community center at 4 p.m...

Mildred Maxine Wilkerson FISK, Mo. -- Mildred Maxine Wilkerson, 82, of Fisk, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 16, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Wilkerson was born Jan. 16, 1935 in Steele, Mo, the daughter of the late Roy Lee and Rosie Lee Thompson. She was married Dec. 16, 1955 to James Robert Wilkerson. He preceded her in death Nov. 30, 1984. She was of the Baptist Faith. She was an Elvis Presley fan...

Jack Parham NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Jack Parham, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff, Mo. A graveside service will take place at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at the Wilson Cemetery in Doniphan with Ricky Perkins officiating. Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel in Neelyville is in charge of arrangements...

Joan Banks Lawson Joan Banks Lawson, 84, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. She was born on March 9, 1932 to Clay and Della (Morse) Banks in Chaonia, Mo. She graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1950. She married John Lawson in Piggott, Ark. on Sept. 2, 1950. He preceded her in death on Feb. 26, 2008. Joan retired from Missouri Employment Security in 1994...

Ruby Payne Dockins MALDEN, Mo. -- Ruby Payne Dockins, 80, of Gideon, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, at St. Francis Medical Center at Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from noon until service time, Friday, at Stanfield General Baptist Church in Gideon. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m., Friday, at Stanfield General Baptist Church. Burial will be in Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton. Bradshaw Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...

Anita Louise Waughn Sisco DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Anita Louise Waughn Sisco passed away at her home on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017. Mrs. Sisco was born June 2, 1934, in St. Louis, Mo., to Preston and Ruth (Maynard) Waughn. On Oct. 9, 1952, in Doniphan, she married Charles Fred "Bud" Sisco. ...

Albert Ray Salsman PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Albert Ray Salsman, 71, of Piedmont died Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, at Southeast Hospital, Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, with the funeral service following at 1 p.m., also at the Piedmont Chapel. Burial will follow at Reynolds Corridon Cemetery, Mo. with full military honors. Pastor Danny Robinson will minister to the family...

Rhonda Sue Dell Rhonda Sue Dell, 56, of Gideon, Mo., died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at her residence. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. until service time Friday at Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc. in Gideon. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Bradshaw Chapel in Gideon with burial in Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton...

Melvin Horn NEELYVILLE, Mo. - Melvin Gene Horn, 77, of Doniphan, Mo., passed away on Jan. 15, 2017 at his home. Mr. Horn was born on April 28, 1939 in Bernie, Mo. He worked as a farmer and enjoyed fishing, hunting and the outdoors. He was a member of the New Hope Church and the V.F.W. Melvin is also a Veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy...

Claude Gene Hill Claude Gene Hill, 79, of Farmington, formerly of Poplar Bluff, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 at Farmington Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. Visitation will be at noon, Saturday, at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff. Graveside services will follow at 1:30 p.m., Saturday in the Fairdealing Cemetery, Fairdealing, Mo. Memorials may be made to the Good Samaritan Fund at Presbyterian Manor, 500 Cayce Street, Farmington, Mo. 63640...

Linda Craig PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Linda Craig, 74, of Piedmont, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, at her residence. Arrangements currently are pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Patrick Anthony Neel DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Patrick Anthony Neel, 56, of Doniphan, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be held from 5 - 8 p.m., Monday, at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will follow at 10 a.m., Tuesday, in the funeral home chapel with Heather Hill officiating. Burial will be in the Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery...

Gordon Long Gordon L. Long, 70, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Long, the son of the late Elmer and Addie Bell Ball Long, was born March 23, 1946 in Trumann, Ark. He served with the Arkansas National Guard from 1964 to 1970 and had retired from Union Pacific Railroad as a locomotive engineer. Mr. Long was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, flying airplanes and home remodeling...

Charles Bowman PUXICO, Mo. - Charles E. Bowman, 72, of , of Advance, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending through Morgan Sifford Funeral Home of Puxico, Mo.

Austin Moody SHERIDAN, ARK. - Austin Moody, 17, of Sheridan passed away on Jan. 19, 2017. He was born on Jan. 12, 2000 to Terry and Robin Moody in Little Rock, Ark. Austin loved living life to the fullest. He enjoyed football, track and field and won many state championship in Taekwondo and the 2008 World Championship in Sparring. He was a member of 1st Landmark Baptist Church in Sheridan and attended Sheridan High School...

Maria Jean Paskel Bolin Maria Jean Paskel Bolin, 63, died unexpectedly Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at her home in Navarre, Fla. While living in this area, she attended church in Saint Francis, Ark., and First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was a born again Christian and she went to be with the Lord on the morning of Jan. 9, 2017...

Yoshiyah York DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Yoshiyah York, 9, of Doniphan, Mo. died Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 at his home. He was born Feb. 12, 2007 in Mammoth Spring, Ark., to parents Kenny and Renee Smith, both survive. He is also survived by four sisters; Madelyne, Abbe, Audree and Jasmina; and three brothers, Lucas, Eliyah and Isaiah...

Verna Haggard Verna "Vicki" L. Haggard, 87, of Maryland Heights, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 at NHC Healthcare in Maryland Heights, Mo. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23 at Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel in Neelyville, Mo. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. Burial will be in the Springhill Cemetery in Fairdealing, Mo...

Tyler Doublin PUXICO, Mo. - Tyler Dale Doublin, 28, of Puxico, Mo, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. The funeral was held at noon, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in the Morgan Sifford Funeral Home chapel. Burial was in the Fagan Cemetery in Puxico, Mo...

Margie Wright QULIN, Mo. -- Margie Louise Wright, age 90 of Qulin, died Friday Jan. 20, 2017 at Westwood Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Wright was born September 13, 1926 at Malden, Missouri, daughter of the late J.B and Lula Fowler...

John Adams PIEDMONT, Mo. - John M. "Johnny" Adams, 72, of Patterson, Mo. died Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Sunday in the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont, Mo. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in the Patterson Cemetery...

Richard "Dick" Stephens, Sr. VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Richard "Dick" Stephens, Sr., 72, of Van Buren, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2017 at The Riverways Manor in Van Buren, MO., with his family by his side. Visitation will begin for the public at 6 p.m, Thursday, at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren, with the Funeral Service being held at 10 a.m., Friday, in the First Baptist Church in Van Buren. Rev. Ron Robinson will officiate. Burial will be in Poca Hollow Cemetery in Van Buren...

Fran Woods PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Fran Woods, 72, of Piedmont, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2107, at the Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be held from 5 - 8 p.m., Thursday at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in the Potter Cemetery in Reynolds County...

BENTON, Ill. -- Cynthia "Cindy" Dawn Morgan-Mattison, 48, of Benton, passed away at 8:15 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, at her residence surrounded by her family. Cindy was born Feb. 5, 1968, to James Morgan and Virgie (Levette) Stellmon in Festus, Mo. She married Richard Lee Mattison April 11, 1987...

Charlene Spears MALDEN, Mo. -- Charlene Spears, 68, of New Madrid, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Landess Funeral Home of Malden in charge of arrangements.

Linda Craig PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Linda Craig, 74, of Piedmont, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, at her residence. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, January 29, 2017, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Piedmont. Bro. Gary Aubuchon will minister to the family...

Joyce "Badgley" Whitesell FISK, Mo. - Joyce "Badgley" Whitesell, age 82, of Broseley, Mo., died Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Five Rivers Medical Center, in Pocahontas, Ark.. Mrs. Whitesell was born April 15, 1934 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. the daughter of the late Fredrick and Lelia "Hathaway" Badgley. ...

Robert Allen (Sonny) Reed Robert Allen "Sonny" Reed, 68, ofDoniphan, Mo., formerly of Naylor, passed away Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Sonny was born Aug. 19, 1948 in Catron, Mo., son of the late Robert Edward Reed and Helen Marie (Whitaker) Reed. He was a bus mechanic forthe Doniphan R-1 School, from which he retired. He greatly enjoyed handlingrace horses and watching westerns...

Virgil Campbell DONIPAN, Mo. -- Virgil Campbell, 93, of Fairdealing, died Sunday, Jan. 22 , 2017, at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at the Doniphan City Cemetery with Brother Miller officiating...

PUXICO, Mo. - Tyler Dale Doublin, 28, of Puxico, Mo, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. The funeral was held at noon, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 in the Morgan Sifford Funeral Home chapel. Burial was in the Fagan Cemetery in Puxico, Mo...

Claudetta Irene Littrell DONIPHAN, Mo. - Claudetta Irene Littrell, 66, of Doniphan passed away on Jan. 21, 2017 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. Mrs. Littrell was born on Aug. 30, 1950 in Doniphan, Mo. She was retired from S.M.T.S where she worked as a transportation driver for 24 years. ...

Naomi M. Gosnell Naomi M. Gosnell, 94, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 at The Manor Care Center. Mrs. Gosnell, the daughter of the late William and Bessie Place Porter, was born February 19, 1922 in Risco, Mo. She was a 1940 graduate of Risco High School. Mrs. Gosnell previously retired from the O'dells Cleaners and was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her family, sewing, quilting and crocheting...

Tyler Carl Dye MALDEN, Mo. -- Tyler Carl Dye, 25, of Fairdealing, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, at his residence. Visitation will be from 1- 2 p.m., Wenesday at the Landess Chapel in Malden. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m., at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden with Pastor Larry Earl officiating...

Mildred Maxine Wilkerson, 82, of Fisk died Monday, Jan. 16, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation was held Jan. 18, 2017 and funeral services were held Jan. 19, 2017 at the White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk. Rev. David Edwards officiated. Burial followed in the Shain Memorial Cemetery in Fisk...

Vernita Payne, 64, of McGee died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017 after an extended battle with cancer. Graveside services were held Jan. 21, 2017 at the McGee New Hope Cemetery in McGee. Rev. LeeRoy Hefner officiated. Morgan Funeral Home of Advance in charge of arrangements...

PUXICO, Mo. - Charles E. Bowman, 72, of Advance, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 at his home. Funeral arrangements are pending through Morgan Sifford Funeral Home of Puxico, Mo.

Frances I. Anderson FISK, Mo. -- Frances I. Anderson, 103, of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 at Mark Twain Caring Center, in Poplar Bluff. There will be a memorial service at a later date. Condolences: www.whitesandersfuneralhome.com

Charles Lee Harris Charles Lee Harris, 80 of Poplar Bluff, Mo., was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Mr. Harris, the son of the late C.P. and Louise Harris, was born on March 19, 1936 in Illmo, Mo. ...

"Bill" Rhames DONIPHAN, Mo. -- LCDR William Chester "Bill" Rhames, 69, of Doniphan, Mo., went to be with his Lord Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, at his residence in rural Doniphan. Mr. Rhames, son of William James and Mary Evelyn (Harmon) Rhames, was born Oct. ...

Mary Alice Berry MALDEN, Mo. -- Mary Alice Berry, 89, of Malden died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden. The funeral will follow at noon in the chapel with Rev. James Hamlett officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden. Landess Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements...

Gail Colter Gail Colter, 68, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff.

Don Lynndal Miller DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Don Lynndal Miller, 74, of Pine, Mo., was called home to be with The Lord on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Surrounded by loved ones, he left this Earth to go to his eternal home in Heaven...

Lois Arlene Perryman NEELYVILLE, Mo. - Lois Arlene Perryman, 77, of Ellsinore, passed away Monday, Jan. 23, 2017 in Poplar Bluff. She was born April 24, 1939 in Port Angeles, Wash. She was a member of Walton Chapel Church and had worked at the Boy's and Girl's Club as a cook. She enjoyed puzzles, reading, working in her flowers and she loved hummingbirds...

Joyce Jean Livesay Joyce Jean Livesay, 80, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 at Westwood Hills Healthcare Center. Services are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.

Gale Rose Colter Gail Rose Colter, 68, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 in the arms of her daughters, Karman Rose Lucas and Joann Larra Brand at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Gail was born May 18, 1948 in Billings, Montana to Thomas F. Levan and Dorothy J. (VanHoosier) Levan, who preceded her in death in 2009...

Frances Hamilton Frances Hamilton, 83, of Poplar Bluff, died Wed., Jan. 25, 2017 at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 30 at the Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff with the funeral following at noon. A complete obituary will appear in Sunday's edition...

Norma Barnes Norma Barnes, 75, of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at the Westwood Hills Healthcare Center in Poplar Bluff. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff.

Margie Chatman Margie A. Chatman, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thurs., Jan. 26, 2017 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Richard Lee Dodge Richard Lee Dodge, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Dodge was born Nov. 11, 1933 in Odis, Colo. He was a member of New Home General Baptist Church and had retired after proudly serving 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. He later retired from John J. Pershing VA Medical Center after serving 20 years as a maintenance supervisor. He enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling...

Makayla Medlock VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Makayla Rose Marie Medlock, 11, of Ellsinore, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, at her home with her family by her side. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Online condolences: www.mcspaddenfh.com

Hardy Barker Jr. NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Hardy Barker Jr., 85, of Doniphan, passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017 in the John J. Pershing V.A. Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. He was born Sept. 14, 1931 at Advance to the late Hardy Barker Sr. and Rhoda Hendrickson Barker...

Julie Jane Reynolds Uhrhan Julie Jane (Reynolds) Uhrhan, 62-year-old resident of O'Fallon, Mo. departed this life Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. Uhrhan was born July 1, 1954, in Doniphan, Mo., to the late HSand Jane (West) Reynolds. She was a Christian and loved her grandbabies, gardening, and being outdoors...

Mary Jane Ault HOLLISTER, Mo. -- Mary Jane Iva Ault, of Branson, formerly of Poplar Bluff, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. Mary was born Oct. 21, 1936, in Jamaica, Ill., the daughter of Bert and Bessie Phillips. Mary enjoyed bird watching and crafting. She was a faithful member of Highland Church of Christ in Poplar Bluff and retired from General Electric. Mary was a lovely woman who will be missed by all who knew and loved her...

Frances Elaine Hamilton Frances Elaine Hamilton, 83, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 at the Oakdale Care Center. Frances was born June 6, 1933 in Gideon, Mo. to Melvin and Millicent Gibson. Both preceded her in death. She was a member of South Poplar Bluff General Baptist Church (where she taught Sunday school for many years), ADK, and Missouri Retired Teachers Assoc. ...

Norma Barnes Norma Barnes, 75, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at the Westwood Hills Healthcare Center. Mrs. Barnes was born Feb. 18, 1941 in Fisk. She was a member of Bluff City Apostolic Worship Center and retired from the Poplar Bluff School system as a cook. She enjoyed reading, sewing and being with her children and grandchildren. She was married to Curt Barnes in November 1958 in Poplar Bluff. He preceded her in death in November 2009...

Donald Wayne Norwood Donald Wayne Norwood, 84, of Little Rock, died on January 25, 2017. He was born February 18, 1932 in Springfield, Ark. He was one of seven children. He graduated from high school in Knoble, Arkansas. Donald was a proud Army veteran and was stationed in Fort Hood, Texas. ...

Jay Averhart Jr. NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- James "Jay" Averhart Jr., 71, of Naylor, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, at his home. Mr. Averhart was born Jan. 23, 1946, in Bay, Ark., and formerly lived in Long Beach, Miss. An auto mechanic, he had lived in Ripley County since 1989. ...

Margie Chatman Margie A. Fox Chatman, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away peacefully with the Lord and loved ones by her side on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Chatman, the daughter of the late James Franklin and Ellen Baxter Fox, was born Sept. ...

Robert Ziegler Robert Ziegler, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Jan. 26, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. A graveside service will be held following the visitation at 2 p.m. at the Bloomfield Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Mo...

Sylvester Lindsey CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Sylvester Lindsey, 89, of Campbell died Friday at his home. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. today at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Monday at Calvary Baptist Church in Campbell. Burial will be in Bethany Cemetery...