Obituaries from February 2017

Joseph Birchfield Joseph Birchfield, age 62, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, January 27, 2017 at Cedar Gate Healthcare, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Visitation will be at 11 a.m., Wed., Feb. 01 at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Qulin. Graveside services will follow at 1 p.m. at Qulin Cemetery in Qulin with Rev. Jim Sanders officiating. www.whitesandersfuneralhome.com...

Joan Huckabay Joan Huckabay, 85, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 at her daughter's residence. She was born on the 4th of July in 1931. After moving to Poplar Bluff in 2008 Joan worked at Wal-Mart in the bakery. Joan is survived by her three children: Bill (Paula) Slayton of Acworth, Ga., Jonathan Huckabay of Chelsea, Vt., and Mable Britt of Poplar Bluff; six grandchildren: Allyson Poe of Ridgeland, Miss., Mattiesha Britt of Poplar Bluff, Gabbie Slayton of Acworth, Ga., Eliza Jayn Huckabay of Montpelier, Vt., Will Slayton of Madison, Miss., and Kevin Carvotta of Acworth, Ga.; four great-grandchildren: Rowan, Jaelynn, Bella, and Savanna; and many cherished nieces and nephews.. ...

Joseph Birchfield QULIN, Mo. -- Joseph Birchfield, 62, of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at Cedar Gate Healthcare, in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will begin at 11 A.M., Thursday, at White-Sanders Funeral Home, Qulin. Graveside services will follow at 1 P.M., Qulin Cemetery in Qulin with Rev. Jim Sanders officiating...

Mary Magdalene "Maggie" Smith CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Mary Magdalene "Maggie" Smith, 79, of Campbell, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Ark. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell., Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, at Landess Funeral Chapel in Campbell with Rev. Bruce Vinson officiating...

Sally Louise Featherston Boyd Sally Louise Featherston Boyd, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Sunday Jan. 29, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Boyd, the daughter of the late Charles Henry and Ellen Inez O'Brien Featherston, was born Sept. ...

James "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. An auto mechanic, he had lived in Ripley County since 1989. He enjoyed squirrel hunting and training squirrel dogs, cutting grass and visiting at the Naylor Quick Connection. He was a member of the Success, Ark., Pentecostal Church and a National Guard veteran...

Mary E. Kester photo Mary E. Kester, 91, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2016 at The Manor. Mrs. Kester, the daughter of the late Albert Joseph and Mable Bates Shelton Nohr, was born May 16, 1925 in Princeton, Ind. She was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker. Mrs. Kester previously worked as a checker for Safeway Grocery Store. She enjoyed crocheting, being a seamstress and sewing...

Bobby Lee Brannum Bobby Lee Brannum, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 at Westwood Hills Health and Rehab Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Brannum, the son of the late David and Mildred Findley Brannum, was born March 9, 1931 in Poplar Bluff. ...

Audrey P. Walker NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Audrey P. Walker, 89, of Fenton, Mo. died Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, at St. Clara Hospital in Fenton. Mrs. Walker was born July 24, 1927, in Harviell, Mo. Mrs. Walker married Luther Walker on March 11, 1946, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He preceded her in death April 6, 2001. A homemaker, Mrs. Walker formerly lived in Harviell and Neelyville. Her hobbies were quilting, reading, church and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren...

Dixie Lou Prough DEXTER, Mo. -- Dixie Lou Prough, 79, daughter of the late Ewald Forslund and Vida Baumgarden Forslund was born Aug. 12, 1937 in Webster, S. D. and departed this life Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 at her residence near Dexter. Dixie was the former Stoddard County Public Administrator and is a member of The Faith Lutheran Church in Dexter...

Nancy Suzanne Katic PIGGOTT, ARK. -- Nancy Suzanne Katic went to be with her Lord on Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 after a long battle with ovarian cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Marie Webster, and one brother, Robert Webster. She was a member of Brentwood Baptist Church and was actively involved in Jean Hester's Sunday School Class. ...

James Excellent "J. T." Thomas, 51, of Parma, died Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, at the Ridgeview Nursing Center in Malden, Mo. Visitation will be after 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Parma followed by services at noon at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Parma with Rev. Floyd Wade of Charleston and Rev. William Johnson of Malden officiating...

Joyce Jean Livesay Joyce Jean Livesay, 80, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 at Westwood Hills Healthcare Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Livesay, the daughter of the late Clifford and Anna Green Crawford, was born April 22, 1936 in Rector, Ark. ...

Brandon Jamal Barnett MALDEN, Mo. -- Brandon Jamal Barnett, 20, of Cape Girardeau, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be held Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, at 2:30 p.m. till 4 p.m. at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden.

Nella Mae Walker Malone OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. -- Nella Mae Walker Malone, 88, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. Nella was born in Piggott, Ark. and was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was formerly employed with Doctors Hospital in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She and her husband, Ed, were faithful members of the First Assembly of God Church in Poplar Bluff...

Mary E. Kester Mary E. Kester, 91, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2016 at The Manor. Mrs. Kester, the daughter of the late Albert Joseph and Mable Bates Shelton Nohr, was born May 16, 1925 in Princeton, Ind. She was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker. Mrs. Kester previously worked as a checker for Safeway Grocery Store. She enjoyed crocheting, being a seamstress and sewing...

Liddie Wilkerson FISK, Mo. -- Liddie Wilkerson, 102, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Jan. 30, 2017, at her daughter's home in Poplar Bluff. Born May 10, 1914 in Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ella Johnson. She married John Franklin Summerlott, he preceded her in death. She later married Leo Wilkerson; he also preceded her in death...

Laura and Gunner Coleman and Maycie Harris DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Laura Ellena Coleman, 32, her daughter, Maycie Dove Harris, 4, and her son, Gunner Lee Coleman, 2, of Fairdealing, Mo., departed this life Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, at their residence in rural Ripley County...

Kenneth Hite Ellis FISK, Mo. -- Kenneth Hite Ellis, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. There will be a graveside service at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, with full military honors at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Mo. with Pastor Terry Scott officiating...

Iris McCord Smith MALDEN, Mo. -- Iris McCord Smith, 83, of Risco, Mo. died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017 at her residence. Visitation will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will be at 10 a,m, Friday, Feb. 3, at Pleasant View General Baptist Church in Risco with Rev. Mark Powell, Rev. James Hamlett and Mr. Mark McDowell. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden...

Naomi M. Gosnell, 94, of Poplar Bluff died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 at The Manor Care Center. Services were held Jan. 24, 2017 at the Cotrell Funeral Chapel in Poplar Bluff. Rev. Melburn Deaton officiated.

DEXTER, Mo. -- Former Stoddard County Public Administrator Dixie Lou Prough, 79, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 at her residence near Dexter. Visitation will be from 5 - 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 at Rainey Mathis Funeral Home. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 in the Faith Lutheran Church with Rev. Justin Sponaugle officiating. Burial will follow at the Sadler's Chapel in Dexter...

Thomas Wilson, 51, of Dexter died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Services were held Jan. 28, 2017 at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Rev. Jeff Roth and Chuck Clark officiated. Burial followed in the Dexter Cemetery...

Gordon L. Long, 70, of Poplar Bluff died Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. Services were held Jan. 23, 2017 at the Cotrell Funeral Chapel. Rev. Bruce Powell officiated. Burial followed in the Poplar Bluff City Cemetery...

Tyler Dale Doublin, 28, of Puxico died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 at St. Francis Medical center in Cape Girardeau. Services were held Jan. 21, 2017 at the Morgan Sifford Funeral Chapel in Puxico. Burial followed in the Fagan Cemetery near Puxico.

Dennis L. Taylor -- Bloomfield, Mo. Mildred Shrum -- Campbell, Mo. Iva Lee Bliss -- Doniphan, Mo. David Pence -- Corning, Ark. Jerry Crews -- Mineral Point, Mo. Eva Jones -- Springfield, Mo. George Jackson -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Barbara Priest -- Poplar Bluff, Mo...

David L. Sparks David L. Sparks, 74, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff.

David 'Jug' Pence CORNING, Ark. -- David "Jug" Pence, 40, of Corning passed away Jan. 31, 2017 at home. Mr. Pence was a truck driver who enjoyed fishing, music, and coloring books. Survivors include the love of his life Jennifer Pence of Corning; children: Justin Pence and Ali Pence, both of Corning; mother ,Debra Pence of Corning; grandmother, Helen Pierce of Corning; siblings: Shonda Pence, Logan Pence, and Sharia (Tim) Shipman, all of Corning; nieces, MaKenna Shipman, Lyla Pence, and Whitney Edwards; great-nieces: Jolie and Carter Edwards; nephew, Landon Berry; and many other relatives and friends.. ...

George Jackson George Jackson, 93, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.

Eva Jones Eva Jones, 81, of Springfield, Mo., died Thursday, Feb. 02, 2017 in Springfield, Mo. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.

Barbara Priest Barbara Priest, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday Feb. 1, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.

Mildred Shrum CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Mildred Shrum, 95, of Campbell passed away Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017 at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Ark. Ms. Shrum, daughter of William G. and Onie Myrtle Sisco Hicks, was born Sunday, Aug. 21, 1921, in Greenville, Mo...

Jerry Michael Crews Jerry Michael Crews, 67, of Mineral Point, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Jerry, the son of John Robert and Lou Edna Haislip Crews was born March 5, 1949 in Poplar Bluff. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines and had retired from Rowe Furniture Company. Jerry enjoyed spending time with his family and working...

Iva Lee Bliss DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Veeda Ivalee Bliss, 91, of Doniphan, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, at her residence in the Colonial Home. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, at the Weskan Cemetery in Weskan, Kan. Online condolences: family@edwardsfuneralhome.org...

Dennis Lee Taylor BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Dennis Lee Taylor, 68, of Bloomfield, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, at his home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. - noon, Friday, at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield. Services will follow at noon, Friday, at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield with Rev. Bob Taylor of Wappapello officiating...

David Lee Sparks -- Hilliard, Mo. Barbara Jean Priest -- Poplar Bluff, Mo.

David Lee Sparks David Lee Sparks, 73, of Hilliard, Mo., died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Sparks was born Dec. 27, 1943 in East St. Louis, Ill. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in the U.S. Army. He had worked for McKesson Drugs. An avid scouter, he was involved with Cub Scouts, Explorers and Boy Scouts...

Eva Jean Jones On Feb. 2, 2017 Eva Jean Jones completed her journey here on earth to be with our Heavenly Father. Eva was born Oct. 5, 1935 to Wayne and Edna (Yeager) Vernon. She was a member of the Catholic Church. Eva was a member of the K.C. Ette in which she was voted K.C. Ette of the year...

George T. Jackson George T. Jackson, 93, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Jackson, the son of the late Charles N. and Roxie Stout Jackson, was born Nov. 17, 1923 in Poynor, Mo. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Poplar Bluff and was a charter member of the Poplar Bluff Elks Lodge...

Alberta Mae Hensley FISK, Mo. - Alberta Mae "Penny" Hensley, 83, of Risco, Mo., died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. Hensley was born Saturday, April 29, 1933 at Broseley, daughter of the late Marvin and Estel (Foust) Gunnels. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Risco. ...

James Allen Wagoner MALDEN, Mo. - James Allen Wagoner, 58, of Clarkton, Mo., died Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 at Southeast Health Center in Dexter, Mo. Visitation will be at 6 p.m. Monday at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bradshaw Chapel in Malden. Burial will be at Rosewood Cemetery in Malden...

Jimmy C. Baggett DONIPHAN, Mo. - Jimmy C. Baggett, 59-year-old resident of Doniphan, departed this life Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Baggett was born Oct. 29, 1957 in St. Louis, Mo., to the late Jack and Thelma (Leonberger) Baggett. Jim was the owner and operator of Jim's Lawn and Tree Service in Doniphan and was the pastor of Living Word Ministries. He loved hunting and fishing and at one time took great pride in raising coon dogs...

Marjorie Ann Crites PUXICO, Mo. - Marjorie Ann Crites, 75, of Oran, Mo., died Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 5, 2017 at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Puxico. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Puxico. Burial will follow in the Puxico Cemetery with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Puxico in charge of arrangements...

Nella Mae Walker Malone Nella Mae Walker Malone, 88, of Gautier, Miss., died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, in Mississippi. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements in Mississippi. Service in Poplar Bluff will be Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 at Bluff First Assembly of God. Visitation is at 11 a.m. and service to follow at noon. Pastor T.J. Woodard will officiate...

Edward "Ray" Blagg NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Edward "Ray" Blagg, 64, of Corning, Ark., died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, at the VA Medical Center in Memphis, Tenn. A U.S. Army veteran, he served in Vietnam. His hobbies are restoring old motorcycles, trucks, reading and watching T.V. He enjoyed his grandchildren, looking at old cars and computers and riding motorcycles...

Troy Austin Firebaugh PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Troy Austin Firebaugh, 70, of Van Buren, Mo., formerly of Annapolis, Mo., died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, Mo...

Wanda F. Dolansky PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Wanda F. Dolansky, 82, of Piedmont died Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, at Clark's Mountain Nursing Home in Piedmont. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, also at the Piedmont Chapel. Burial will be at New Liberty Cemetery in Piedmont...

James E. "Sonnie" Groves PIEDMONT, Mo. -- James E. "Sonnie" Groves, 73, of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Williamsville, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at Military Crossing Cemetery under the care of Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc. Pastor Helen Edwards will minister to the family. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Henry D. Miller Henry D. Miller, 54, of Cape Girardeau, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Lloyd " Red" Harris BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- "Red" Harris of Bloomfield, 85, of Bloomfield, son of the late Manuel Everet Harris and Annie Rona Simmers Harris Scowden, was born in Sturdivant, Mo., March 28, 1931, and passed away at the Bloomfield Living Center Bloomfield, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017...

Troy Austin Firebaugh, Jr. PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Troy Austin Firebaugh Jr, 70, of Van Buren, formerly of Annapolis, Mo., died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation was held Monday at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Services were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, at Beulah Baptist Church, Brunot. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Byron Kirby Byron Kirby, 31, of Comfort, Texas, formally of Poplar Bluff, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Online Condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com

William Cooley QULIN, Mo. -- William Cooley, 76, of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Qulin, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at Mark Twain Caring Center, in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Cooley was born Jan. 31, 1941 in Broseley, son of the late George and Gladys (Ross) Cooley. ...

Ronnie Allen Collins MALDEN, Mo. -- Ronnie Allen Collins, 65, of Bernie, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, at his residence. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. - 10:40 a.m., Wednesday at the Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Graveside funeral will follow at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bernie Cemetery in Bernie. Burial in Bernie Cemetery...

Paul Jaco PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Paul Jaco, 85, of Greenville, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, at Greenville Healthcare. Arrangements are currently pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Onia Faye Hendley True DEXTER, Mo. -- Onia Faye Hendley True, 72, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in her daughter's home in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be held from 5 - 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Watkins & Sons Funeral Service in Dexter. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, at the Watkins & Sons Chapel with Rev. Tim Russell of Dexter officiating...

Napoleon Williams, Jr. Napoleon Williams, Jr., 61, of Poplar Bluff, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Online condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com...

Mickey Pollock Mickey Pollock, 54, of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff. A full obituary will be published in Wednesday's Daily American Republic. Visitation will be held from 5 - 6 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff...

Joyce Owens Joyce M. Owens, 71, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.

Johnnie Davis DEXTER, Mo. -- Johnnie Davis, 83, of Grayridge, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, at her residence. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Friday, at Watkins & Sons Funeral Service in Dexter. Funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m., be held Friday, at the Watkins & Sons Chapel...

James Freeman Hampton DEXTER, Mo. -- James Freeman Hampton, 69, of Essex, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, at the Ridgeview Living Center in Malden. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Friday, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will follow at 12:30 p.m., Friday, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter with Amos Hampton of Sikeston officiating...

Richard Arthur Massey went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. Richard attended Puxico High School. He was father to Amy Smith, preceded in death by his son, Kevin and his parents the late Dorothy and William Massey of Puxico. He was loved by his sisters, Lila Bryant of Cape Girardeau, Mildred Looney of Oldsmar, FLa., Pansy McGee and Velva Buehler of Advance, Mo., Roger Massey of St. Louis, Mo. and Jim Massey of Bakersfield, Calif. Preceded in death by brothers, Joe and Ed Massey...

Joyce Lavern King , 81, of Las Vegas, Nev. and the wife of the late George King, of Littleton, Colo. died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 in Littleton, Colo. Services are pending and will be announced at a late date. Burial will be in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...

Marjorie Ann Crites, 75, of Oran passed away Feb. 3, 2017 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Funeral services were held Feb. 6, 2017 at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Puxico. Interment followed in the Puxico Cemetery. Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Puxico in charge of arrangements...

Arthur "Art" Dykes, Jr. -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Eva Maxine Maples -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Norma Flow Stark -- Naylor, Mo. Joyce M. Owens -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Henry D. Miller -- Cape Girardeau, Mo. Danny W. Johnson -- Doniphan, Mo. Ramona Toney -- Piedmont, Mo...

Arthur "Art" Dykes, Jr. DEXTER, Mo. -- Arthur "Art" Dykes, Jr., 55, of Poplar Bluff, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, at St. Louis University Medical Center in St. Louis. Arrangements are pending with Watkins Funeral Home.

Eva Maxine Maples Eva Maxine Maples, 81, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 in Arizona. Mrs. Maples was born Aug. 12, 1935 in Naylor. She worked as a LPN and enjoyed dancing, quilting, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren. Eva was a member of The Cowboy Church...

Frank Howard Kelly NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Frank Howard Kelly, 84, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 at the John J. Pershing V.A. Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Kelly was born Feb. 9, 1932. He worked as an iron worker and enjoyed feeding fish in Tony's Lake, being outdoors, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church...

Joyce M. Owens Joyce M. Owens, 71, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Owens, the daughter of the late Ralph and Mildred Crider Smith, was born Aug. 22, 1945 in Poplar Bluff. She attended South Poplar Bluff General Baptist Church. Mrs. Owens retired from The Manor Nursing Home as a dietary aid. She enjoyed spending time with her family, embroidery, completing word search puzzles and liked animals of all kinds...

Danny W. Johnson QULIN, Mo., -- Danny W. Johnson, 56, of Doniphan, Mo., formerly of Qulin died Monday, Feb. 06, 2017 at his residence, in Doniphan. Mr. Johnson was born June 22, 1960 in Columbia, Mo. Mr. Johnson was a signal maintainer for the railroad and retired from Union Pacific Railroad in 2012. ...

Ramona Toney PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Ramona Toney, 77, of Piedmont, Mo., died, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are currently pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Henry D. Miller Henry D. Miller, 54, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. A visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday at Cotrell funeral Chapel in Poplar Bluff with the funeral service following at 11 a.m.. Apostle Anthony Q. Williams will officiate. Burial will follow at the Poplar Bluff City cemetery...

Norma Flow Stark Norma Flow Stark, 83, of Naylor, Mo. died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at her home. A graveside service will take place at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 9, 2017 at the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. Fowler -Sullivan Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements...

Paul Jaco GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Paul Jaco, 85, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, at Greenville Healthcare. Visitation will be held from 4:30 - 8 p.m., Thursday, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville. Funeral Services will be at 1 p.m., Friday, also at the Greenville Chapel. Burial will be at New Prospect Cemetery...

Laura M. Hamm Laura M. Hamm, 88, of Imperial, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2016 at St. Anthony's Hospital in St. Louis. Mrs. Hamm, the daughter of the late Edward and Alta Head Davidson, was born Sept. 18, 1928 in Wilby, Mo. She was a member of the New Hope United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. Hamm enjoyed spending time with her family, making quilts, crocheting and working in the garden...

Charles Lee Charles Lee, 75, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff.

Alfred Ray Brooks DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Alfred Ray Brooks, 80, of Arnold, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 at his residence. Visitation will begin at noon Friday at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel and burial will be in the Macedonia Cemetery...

Corey Parker Corey Ray Parker, age 47, died Friday, February 3, 2017 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Pierce County, Washington. Arrangements are pending with White-Sanders Funeral Home. Condolences: www.whitesandersfuneralhome.com

Harry James McDaniel DONIPHAN, Mo. - Harry James McDaniel, 60, of Shawnee, Kan., died Tues., Jan. 31, 2017 at his residence. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. - noon, Sat., Feb. 11 at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. A graveside service will follow at 1 p.m. in the Oak Ridge Cemetery in Briar, Mo...

Mickey Pollock Mickey Pollock, 54, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff. He was born on November 26, 1962 to Charles and Vivian (Stanley) Pollock in St. Louis, Mo. Mickey had a love for animals, especially dogs. He was a member of the NRA and an avid hunter and fisherman...

Napoleon Williams Jr. ST LOUIS, Mo. - Napoleon Williams, Jr., 61, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on February 2, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 3, 1955 to Napoleon and Eloise (Scott) Williams in St. Louis, Mo. Napoleon worked at Oakdale Care Center and was a member of Mt. Sinai Church...

Carolyn Perkins CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Carolyn Perkins, 73, of Campbell died on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. Visitation will be from 1 - 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12, at the Crosspointe Family Church in Campbell. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m., at the Crosspointe Family Church with Rev. Randy Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow at Tucker Cemetery in Campbell...

Emma Evadeen Choat DEXTER, Mo. -- Emma Evadeen Choat, 91, of Ida, La., daughter of John R. and Ethel M. Baker Merideth, was born March 28, 1925 in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. and departed this world Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 in Ida, La. Evadeen lived the majority of her life in the Dudley/Puxico area until she moved to Louisiana about six years ago. She was a member of Hobbs Methodist Church...

Corey Ray Parker FISK, Mo. -- Corey Ray Parker, 47, of Spanaway, Wash., formerly of Poplar Bluff, passed from this life Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 to complete his journey to be with his Heavenly Father. Corey served in the Air Force and worked as a budget analyst for the 446 Air Lift Wing McChord Field, Washington. ...

Charles Lee, Sr. Charles Lee, Sr., 75, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be at 1 p.m., Friday, at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff. Graveside funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, at Memorial Gardens with Ronnie Fowler officiating...

Norman Leroy Thouvenin Norman Leroy Thouvenin, 73, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born May 1, 1943 in Posey, Ill. to the late Joseph Peter Thouvenin and Luvella Mae Kennedy Thouvenin. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a long time resident of Carter County. He graduated from Central Illinois Township High School...

Ramona Toney PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Ramona Toney, 77, of Piedmont, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 5 - 9 p.m., Friday, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, also at the Piedmont Chapel. Burial will be at Masonic Cemetery. Pastor Jeff Johnson will officiate...

Ruth Woodard Holderfield Ruth Woodard Holderfield quietly slipped away on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 at the age of 94. Ruth was born November 19, 1922 in Naylor, Mo. Her parents were Sadie Barfield Woodard and Grover Cleveland Woodard. Ruth graduated from Naylor High School and Cape College. Her teaching career began in Naylor and after 32 years she retired in 1980. Over the years she taught Head Start, Kindergarten and first grade through twelfth grade...

Ronnie Leroy Hudson NEELYVILLE, Mo. - Ronnie Leroy Hudson, 69 of Pocahontas, Ark. died February 6, 2017 at his residence. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., Monday, February 13 in the Fowler Sullivan Memorial Chapel of Neelyville, Mo. with the funeral starting at noon. Burial will be in the Gum cemetery near Naylor with Jon Fears officiating. Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel of Neelyville is in charge of arrangements...

Phyllis Ann Yebra PUXICO Mo. - Phyllis Ann Yebra, 73, of Wappapello, Mo., died Wed., Feb. 8, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. Sat., Feb. 11 at the Morgan Sifford Chapel in Puxico with the funeral following at 1 p.m. Burial will be in the Puxico City Cemetery...

Deborah "LaBrot" Goforth NEELYVILLE, Mo. - Deborah Kay "LaBrot" Goforth, 61, of Doniphan, Mo. died February 7, 2017 at her residence. Visitation will be at 11:30 a.m., Friday February 10 at the Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel in Neelyville, Mo. A graveside service will follow at 1 p.m. in the Oak Grove Cemetery near Doniphan with Curtis Crowley will be officiating. Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel in Neelyville, Mo. is in charge of all arrangements...

Bonnie Jean Scott MALDEN, Mo. -- Bonnie Jean Scott, 82, of Malden, died Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, at Ridgeview Living Community in Malden. Visitation will be from noon - 1:45 p.m., Monday at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Graveside funeral will be at 2 p.m., Monday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden...

Katteena "Tina" Borders DEXTER, Mo. -- Katteena "Tina" Borders, 48, of Dexter, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, at the Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m., Sunday, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri with Josh Hester of Dudley officiating...

Charles Bader CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Charles A Bader, 65, of Qulin, entered eternal life, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital after a brave battle with cancer. Charles, son of John H. and Rosella (Eberhard) Bader was born Dec. 12, 1951 in Glennonville. He was employed with Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads until retiring in 2001...

Byron Kirby Byron Kirby, 31, of Comfort, Texas, formally of Poplar Bluff, passed away Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at his residence. He was born Dec. 24, 1985 to Carl and Norma (Hogan) Prim in Poplar Bluff. He attended school at Twin Rivers High School in Broseley. Byron worked as a truck driver for RW Septic in Boerne, Texas...

Sanford J. Potter PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Sanford J. Potter, 85, of Piedmont, died Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, at the Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont. Arrangements are pending with Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Piedmont.

Patricia Ann Ivy Kemp MALDEN, Mo. -- Patricia Ann Ivy Kemp, 44, of Malden, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be at noon, Thursday, at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Funeral will follow at 1 p.m., Thursday, at Bradshaw Chapel in Malden...

Mabel L. Isom PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Mabel L. Isom, 86, of Piedmont, died Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, at the Greenville Nursing and Rehab Center. Visitation will be held from 6-8 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...

Leo J. Giovando, Sr. PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Leo J. Giovando, Sr., 61, of Piedmont, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, at his home near Piedmont. Visitation will be held from 6 -8 p.m., Wednesday, at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, at the funeral home chapel...

Joseph (Joe) Tilmon Sifford PUXICO, Mo. -- Joseph (Joe) Tilmon Sifford, 97, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Springfield, Mo. In celebration of his final Homecoming, family and friends gathered at the Morgan-Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico for visitation Monday, Feb. 13 from and for the funeral service on Feb. 14...

James Bailey CAMPBELL, Mo. -- James Bailey, 77, of Campbell, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, at the Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. Funeral services will be held at noon, Friday, at Landess Funeral Chapel in Campbell with Rev. Bruce Vinson officiating...

Helen Marie Bulliner FREDERICKTOWN, Mo. -- Helen Marie Bulliner, 73, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. She was born June 25, 1943 in Womack, Mo., daughter of William Adolph and Pearl Irene (Pirtle) Holmes Sr...

George West PUXICO, Mo. - George West, 81, of Puxico, died Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 at Puxico Nursing and Rehab. Arrangements pending with Morgan-Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico.

Marjorie M. Wheatley PIEDMONT, Mo. - Marjorie M. Wheatley, 92, of Piedmont, Mo, died Sat., Feb. 11, 2017 at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center, Piedmont, Mo. Visitation will be from noon - 1 p.m., Wed., Feb. 15 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Services will follow at 1 p.m. at the chapel. Burial will follow in Masonic Cemetery, Piedmont. Online condolences may be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Henry W. Sanders WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo. - Henry W. Sanders, 99, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of Williamsville, Mo., died Sat., Feb. 11, 2017 at his residence. Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 14 at Assembly of God, Williamsville, Mo. The funeral will follow there at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Duncan Cemetery, rural Piedmont, Mo. Online condolences may be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Marjorie M. Wheatley PIEDMONT, Mo. - Marjorie M. Wheatley, 92, of Piedmont passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center, Piedmont. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 15 from noon - 1 p.m., at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Services will follow at 1 p.m., at the chapel. Burial will follow at Masonic Cemetery, Piedmont. Online condolences may be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Henry W Sanders WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo. - Henry W. Sanders, 99, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of Williamsville, Mo., passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017 at his residence. Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 14 from noon until 2 p.m. at Assembly of God, Williamsville, Mo. Funeral services will follow there at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Duncan Cemetery, rural Piedmont. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Berneice "Bonni" Rain LINCOLN, Ne. -- Berneice "Bonni" Rain of Wappapello Mo., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. She is survived by her children; Jim (Shantel) Keller and Chris Keller, grandson; Alex Keller. No services are planned at this time...

Melissa Bonta, 40, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017 A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at the First Baptist Church, 416 N. Main St., Perryville, Mo. All cards, flowers and monetary gifts may be sent to the First Baptist Church, 416 N. Main St., Perryville, Mo...

Emma Evadean Choat, 91, of Ida, La. and formerly of Puxico, died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 in Ida, La. Visitation and funeral services were held Feb. 11, 2017 at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Rev. Kenneth Lambert and Rev. Travis Lambert officiated. Burial followed in the Hobbs Chapel Cemetery...

Barbara Jean Priest, 74, of Poplar Bluff died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. A Celebration of Life was held Feb. 5, 2017 Cotrell Funeral Chapel in Poplar Bluff. Rev. J.C. Bryant officiated. Interment will follow at a later date in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery...

Lloyd "Red" Harris, 85, of Bloomfield died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 at the Bloomfield Living Center. Graveside services with full military honors were Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield. Bro. Dale Wiseman of Advance officiated...

Joseph (Joe) Tilmon Sifford, 97, died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Springfield, Mo. In celebration of his final Homecoming, family and friends gathered at the Morgan-Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico for visitation Feb. 13 from and for the funeral service on Feb. 14...

William Cooley, 76, of Poplar Bluff died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at the Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. Services were held Feb. 8, 2017 at the White-Sanders Funeral Home in Qulin. Rev. Gerald Burger officiated. Burial followed in the Brown Chapel Cemetery in Broseley...

Dale Sullivan -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Jerry Allen Silkwood -- Piedmont, Mo. Jess Marion Brown, Jr. -- Dexter, Mo. Joseph "Joey" Hays -- Puxico, Mo. Sanford J. Potter -- Piedmont, Mo. Jackie Wayne Jones - Doniphan, Mo. Jane Bollenbacher - Doniphan, Mo...

Jess Marion Brown, Jr. DEXTER, Mo. -- Jess Marion Brown, Jr., 88, of Dexter, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Mo. with Rev. James Malloy of Essex officiating. Burial will follow in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105...

Dale Sullivan Dale Sullivan, 67, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff. Online condolences: www.fowler-sullivanfuneralhome.com...

Jerry Allen Silkwood NEELYVILLE, Mo.-Jerry Allen Silkwood, 73, of Piedmont, passed away Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 at the SouthBrook Nursing Center in Farmington. Mr. Silkwood was born Sept. 18, 1943 in Coon Island. He worked as a Router for the Missouri Medal Company and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Piedmont. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on vehicles as a shade tree mechanic...

Joseph "Joey" Hays FISK, Mo. -- Joseph "Joey" Hays, 38, of Puxico, Mo., died Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. Mr. Hays was born March 18, 1978 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He is survived by his mother: Beverly Brown of Puxico, Mo.; two brothers; Jerry F. Brown and wife Suzana of Williamsville and Jacob Brown of Puxico; one sister: Brittnie Brown of Poplar Bluff; and his grandmother: Hazel Weathers of Poplar Bluff. ...

Jackie Jones Jr. DONIPHAN, Mo. --Jackie Wayne Jones, 64, of Doniphan, Mo., died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, at his residence in rural Doniphan. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, at Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Eugene Griffin officiating. Burial will be in the Sycamore Cemetery in Pyle Town, Mo...

Jane Bollenbacher DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Jane Bollenbacher, 90, of Doniphan, Mo., died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at Southeast Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Funeral arrangements are pending with Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan and will be announced upon completion...

Mark Allen Alexander Mark Allen Alexander, 53, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., departed this earth on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. Mark was a lover of people and enjoyed life. He enjoyed spending time with his family, which consist of: his father, Albert "Cotton" Alexander, his mother, Linda Alexander, his sister Lisa Boyer (Carlos), his nieces, Cindy Seibert (Ben), Lexi Nippe, and his nephew Ryan Alexander...

Sanford J. Potter PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Sanford J. Potter, 85 of Piedmont, passed away Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 at the Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont. He was born in Hadley, Mo. March 21, 1931, the son of Walter Potter and Elsie (Martin) Potter. ...

Bobby Joe Klepzig PONDER, Mo. - Bobby Joe Klepzig, 67, of Doniphan, Mo., died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at his residence in Doniphan. Visitation will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Ponder Community Center in Ponder, Mo., followed by a memorial service in the Center at 1 p.m. Burial will be in the Poca Hollow Cemetery in Van Buren, Mo. at 2:30 p.m. Online condolences may be made to the family at edwardsfuneralhome.org...

Glena Funck Glena Funck, 81, of Desoto, Mo., formerly of Broseley, died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017 at Hillcrest Care Center. She was born Aug. 22, 1935 in Elk, Mo. to the late Doyle Forrest and Myrtle Nations Forrest. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ferguson. She was a graduate of Broseley High School. She moved to St. Louis when she was twenty, then moved to Poplar Bluff in 1994...

James Weeks CAMPBELL, Mo. -- James Weeks, 81, of Piggott, Ark. died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Friday, at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, at Landess Funeral Chapel in Campbell with Rev. Grady Goff officiating. Burial will be at Hall Cemetery in St. Francis...

Heather Dawn Million-Ridgel ELLSINORE, Mo -- Heather Dawn Million-Ridgel 39, of Ellsinore, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 at her residence in Ellsinore. Visitation will begin for the public at noon, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellsinore. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m., with Rev. William McDowell will be officiating. Burial will be in Owl's Roost Cemetery in Ellsinore...

Dale Lee Sullivan Dale Lee Sullivan, 67, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, at New Home General Baptist Church. Funeral service will follow at noon Saturday at the church with Rev. Calvin Buhler officiating...

Cynthia Chestnut NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Cynthia "Cindy" Pearl Chestnut, 65, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. Chestnut was born on Feb. 18, 1951 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She worked as a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Cynthia enjoyed fishing, flowers and being with her grandchildren...

Virgie Jane Bollenbacher DONIPHAN, Mo. - Virgie Jane Bollenbacher, 90, of Doniphan, Missouri, departed this life Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mrs. Bollenbacher, daughter of Walter E. and Roxie Pearl (Fagan) Smith, was born February 5, 1927, in Gatewood, Missouri. ...

George Y. West PUXICO, Mo. - George Y. West, 81, of Puxico, died Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 at Puxico Nursing & Rehab. Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 17 at Brown Chapel General Baptist Church in Puxico with the funeral following at 11 a.m. Rev. John Buttry is officiating. Burial will be in the Brown Chapel General Baptist Cemetery. Morgan Sifford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...

Dorothy N. Farrell Dorothy N. Farrell, 102, of Piedmont, died Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Clark's Mountain Nursing Home. Arrangements are currently pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc. Online condolences may be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

David Joe Ford David Joe Ford, 78, of Rombauer, Mo., died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 at his residence. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Lloyd Allen Daniels VAN BUREN, Mo. - Lloyd Allen Daniels, 66, of Springfield, Mo., formerly of Van Buren, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Van Buren City Cemetery. McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren is in charge of arrangements...

Dale Sullivan -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Michael Wayne West -- Grandin, Mo. Clarence W. Quade Jr. -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Norma Mae "Ma Bill" Smith -- Malden, Mo. Wanda Gayle Frazier -- New Madrid, Mo. Mattie Odle -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Kenneth Dale Lizenbee -- Campbell, Mo...

Michael Wayne West VAN BUREN, Mo. - Michael Wayne West, 66, of Grandin, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 in Grandin. McSpadden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences: www.mcspaddenfh.com

Wanda Gayle Frazier MALDEN, Mo. -- Wanda Gayle Frazier, 60, of New Madrid, Mo., died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Mo. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Brother Larry Landers officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in New Madrid...

David Joe Ford David Joe Ford, 78, of Rombauer, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 at his residence. Joe, the son of the late Clyde and Cecil G. Salyers Ford, was born March 12, 1938 in Miner, Mo. He was of the Baptist faith and was a self-employed carpenter. Joe enjoyed spending time with his family, helping other people, swimming, riding horses and Missionary work...

Norma Mae Smith MALDEN, Mo. -- Norma Mae "Ma Bill" Smith, 79, of Malden died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Visitation will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 at Bradshaw Chapel with Rev. Richard Blagg officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden...

Mattie Odle Mattie Odle, 84 of Poplar Bluff died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff.

Kenneth Dale Lizenbee CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Kenneth Dale Lizenbee, 71, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 at his residence in Campbell. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell with the funeral beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will be held in Woodlawn-Landess Addition Cemetery in Campbell...

Clarence W. Quade Jr. Clarence W. Quade Jr., 72, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.

Phyllis Ann Yebra, 73, of Wappapello died Feb. 8, 2017 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation and funeral services were held Feb. 11, 2017 at the Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico. Burial followed in the Puxico City Cemetery.

Joseph "Joey" Hays, 38, of Puxico died Feb. 13, 2017. Graveside services were held Feb. 17, 2017 at Shain Memorial Cemetery at Fisk. Rev. Monty Flanigan officiated. White Sanders Funeral in charge of arrangements. Condolences to the family at: www.whitesandersfuneralhome.com...

Scott Arnold, 55, of Bernie died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at his residence. Services were held Feb. 15, 2017 at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie. Stan Dauck officiated. Interment followed in the Bernie Cemetery.

Ethel Lucille Politte -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. William Dale "Buddy" Bailey -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Clarence "Bill" Quade -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Ernest Bridgeforth -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Arthur "Art" Dykes Jr. -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Phillip Manning -- Sikeston, Mo...

Ethel Lucille Politte NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Ethel Lucille Politte, 85, of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. She was born Nov. 8, 1931 in Corning, Ark. to Harry and Edna Mulhollen Johnson. Ms. Politte was a graduate of Neelyville High School where she excelled in academics and basketball. ...

Dale Hardon Boyer OWENSVILLE, Mo. -- Dale Hardon Boyer, 75, of Gerald, Mo. died Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, at Gasconade Manor Nursing Home in Owensville, Mo. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Gottenstroeter Funeral Home Chapel in Owensville...

William Dale 'Buddy' Bailey William Dale "Buddy" Bailey, 65, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 at his residence in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Bailey was born June 4, 1951 in Qulin, Mo. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was a carpenter and had built several homes in the Poplar Bluff area...

Kenneth Dale Lizenbee CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Kenneth Dale Lizenbee, 71, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 at his residence in Campbell. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell with the funeral beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will be held in Woodlawn-Landess Addition Cemetery in Campbell...

Clarence William (Bill) Quade Clarence William (Bill) Quade, Jr., 72, of Poplar Bluff, departed this world to be with our heavenly father on Thursday, Feb.16, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Bill was born Aug. 10, 1944 in Cape Girardeau, Mo., to the late Clarence W. Quade Sr. and Verna K.N. (Stoops) Quade...

Alice Faye Gerhardt PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Alice Faye Gerhardt, 74, of Piedmont died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be held from noon-2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Services will follow at 2 p.m. at the chapel. Burial will follow at Masonic Cemetery, Piedmont,...

Phillip Manning PUXICO, Mo., -- Phillip Manning, 21, of Sikeston Mo., died Feb. 17, 2017 in Stoddard County, Mo. Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico is in charge of arrangements.

Arthur "Art" Dykes, Jr. DEXTER, Mo. -- Arthur "Art" Dykes, Jr., 55, of Poplar Bluff, died Feb. 2, 2017 at St. Louis University Medical Center. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 at Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Mo. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m...

Ernest Bridgeforth Ernest Bridgeforth, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.

Rex H. Wadlow PIEDMONT, Mo. - Rex H. Wadlow, 59, of Piedmont, died Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 at the Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel. Cremation will follow the services...

DEXTER, Mo. - Margie Ann Mathis of Dexter, 78, daughter of the late Ralph and Fanny Siler Griffy, was born in Bloomfield, Missouri on Dec. 24, 1938, and passed away at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017,...

Alida Marie Mattingly -- Wilhelmina, Mo. Bessie Louella Huckeby -- Gideon, Mo. Shirley Keeney-Polk -- Piedmont, Mo. Elsie W. Hogg -- Bento, Ark.

Bobby Lee Elledge WAPPAPELLO, Mo. -- Bobby Lee Elledge, 78, of Wappapello, Mo., passed away due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. Mr. Elledge, the son of the late Buford and Wilma Rienert Elledge, was born July 27, 1938 in Wayne County. He was the owner and operator of the Wappapello Trash Service before retiring in 2005. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and was an avid dog lover and a collector of many things...

Clint E. Wallis, Sr. Clint E. Wallis, Sr., 86, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 at his home with his loving family at his bedside. Clint, the son of the late George and Bertha (Gunn) Wallis, was born Jan. 22, 1931 in Keener Springs. ...

Donna Sue Davis CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Donna Sue Davis, 73, of Cape Girardeau, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau in Cape Girardeau. She was born March 31, 1943 in Somerville, N. J. to Jess Edward and Eleanor Shiffer Rehrig...

Elois Watson Elois Watson, 89, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff.

Evelyn Diaz DEXTER, Mo. -- Evelyn Diaz, 89, of Kansas City, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, at the North Kansas City Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. Visitation will be from noon - 1 p.m., Thursday, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Graveside services will follow at 1 p.m., Thursday, at the Bloomfield Cemetery with with Rev. Steve Tippen of Bloomfield officiating...

Gary Lynn Kenser Gary Lynn Kenser, 63 of Poplar Bluff passed away Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 at the John J. Pershing V.A. Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Kenser was born Feb. 24, 1953 in Fairdealing. He was a member of Green Forest Church of Christ, Grandin Masonic Lodge, Elks Lodge Poplar Bluff, and two year past commander of the DAV Chapter in Poplar Bluff. ...

William Dale "Buddy" Bailey FISK, Mo. -- William Dale "Buddy" Bailey, 65, of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 at his residence in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Bailey was born June 04, 1951 in Qulin. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was a carpenter and had built several homes in the Poplar Bluff area...

Shirley Keeney Polk PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Shirley Keeney Polk, 85, formerly of Piedmont, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, at the Morningside Assisted Living Center in Washington, Ill. Arrangements are pending with Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont...

Melba Louise Harner VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Melba Louise Harner, 84, of Van Buren, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. A Graveside Service was held Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 in the Van Buren Cemetery with Rev. David Grubb officiating...

Mary Lorraine Kingston MALDEN, Mo. -- Mary Lorraine Kingston, 56, of Gideon, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation was held Monday at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Graveside funeral was held at 3 p.m, Monday at Stanfield Cemetery with burial in Stanfield Cemetery...

Larry Dale Barnes, Sr. MALDEN, Mo. -- Larry Dale Barnes, Sr., 76, of Malden, died Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation was held Monday at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, at Landess Funeral Home Chapel in Malden with Rev. James Hamlett officiating. Burial will be at 1 p.m., Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...

Jerry (Butch) Thompson SIKESTON- Jerry Neal (Butch) Thompson, 75, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 11, 1941 in Scotland, Ark., son of Audie Charles and Elva Mae Trotter Thompson. He and Deloris Jean Elsperman were married May 25, 1985...

Gladys Mae Stultz MALDEN, Mo. -- Gladys Mae Stultz, of Parma, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at her residence. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Funeral will follow at 1 p.m., Tuesday, at Bradshaw Chapel in Malden...

Louella Huckeby GIDEON, MO. - Bessie Louella Huckeby, 95, of Gideon died Tuesday, Feb. 21,2017, at Gideon Care Center. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Bradshaw Funeral Home of Gideon. A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. with Father Daniel Robles officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden...

Alida Marie Mattingly CAMPBELL, Mo.- Alida Marie Mattingly, 95, of Wilhelmina died Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday with rosary beginning at 7 p.m. at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. Mass of Christian burial will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at St. Teresa Catholic Church in Glennonville, Mo. with the Father David Dohogne officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Wilhelmina.s...

Elsie W. Hogg Elsie W. Hogg, 105, of Benton, Ark., died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 at the Heartland Rehab Center in Benton. The arrangements sre pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Margie Ann Mathis DEXTER, Mo. - Margie Ann Mathis of Dexter, 78, daughter of the late Ralph and Fanny Siler Griffy, was born in Bloomfield, Missouri on Dec. 24, 1938, and passed away at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017,...

Shirley Keeney-Polk PIEDMONT, Mo - Shirley Keeney-Polk, 85, formerly of Piedmont, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 at the Morningside of Washington Assisted Living Center in Washington, Ill. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday at Temple Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in the Patterson Cemetery. Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements...

Deanna K. Beckham -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Elois Watson -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Shirley Keeney Polk -- Piedmont, Mo. Ronald Eads - Piedmont, Mo. Lonnie Gulliams - Puxico, Mo.

Deanna Kay Beckham Deanna Kay Beckham, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born Dec. 19, 1947 in Ellisnore, to the late Walter Lea Kelly and Hattie Malin Kelly. She was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff. She was a member of the Midland Church...

Dorothy Mae Towner VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Dorothy Mae Towner, 87, of Van Buren, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, at the Riverways Manor Nursing Home in Van Buren. Visitation will begin for the public at 6 p.m., Friday, at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren with the funeral service to follow at 10 a.m., Saturday, in the Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Garry Reagan and Rev. Don Foerster will officiate. Burial will be in Houses Creek Cemetery...

Elois Watson Elois Watson, 89, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be at 1 p.m., Friday, at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff. Funeral will follow at 2 p.m., Friday at the funeral home chapel...

Ronald Eads PIEDMONT, Mo. - Ronald Eads, 76, of Piedmont died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are pending with Morrison-Worley Funeral chapel in Piedmont

Lonnie Gulliams PUXICO, Mo. - Lonnie Gulliams of Puxico died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 at Puxico Nursing and Rehab. Funeral arrangements are pending with Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico.

Shirley Keeney Polk Shirley Keeney Polk, 85, formerly of Piedmont, passed away Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 at the Morningside Assisted Living Center in Washington, Ill. She was born March 27, 1931 in Centralia, Ill, the daughter of John Bushong and Laura (Baldridge) Bushong...

Eddie Bourbon -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Maria Fitzgerald - Poplar Bluff, Mo. Elsie W. Dodd - Benton, Ark. Roger Dale Bollinger - Silva, Mo. Ovey Haynes -- Malden, Mo.

Mackie "Eddie" Bourbon DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Mackie Eugene "Eddie" Bourbon, 62, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 5 - 8 p.m., Friday at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will take place at 1 p.m., Saturday, in the funeral home chapel with Brother Tim Tipton officiating. Burial will be in the Good Hope Cemetery...

Roger Dale Bollinger PIEDMONT, Mo. - Roger Dale Bollinger, 70, of Silva, Mo., died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 at his residence. Visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, at New Liberty Jacktown General Baptist Church. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. also at the church. Ruegg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.s...

Ovey Lee Haynes MALDEN, Mo. - Ovey Lee Haynes, 95, of Malden died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, at the Gideon Care Center in Gideon. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at the United Pentecostal Church in Malden. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. ...

Ronald W. "Sonny" Eads PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Ronald W. "Sonny" Eads, 76, of Piedmont, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Friday, at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home chapel...

Maria Fitzgerald Maria Fitzgerald, 93, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 at Westwood Hills Healthcare Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Fitzgerald, the daughter of the late Cipriano and Mary Selise Lopez, was born Sept. 30, 1923 in Fossil, Wyoming. She was of the Catholic faith and was a homemaker. Mrs. Fitzgerald loved spending time with her family, cooking and taking care of them...

Carolyn Lacy DEXTER, Mo. -- Carolyn Lacy, 66, of Sweet Springs, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, in Sweet Springs. Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Sunday at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home...

Casandra Schlatweiler Casandra Del Schlatweiler, 66, of Wappapello, passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 at her home. The daughter of Welton Prewitt and Freda (Bell) Prewitt, she was born Oct. 26, 1950 in Piggott, Ark.A homemaker, she enjoyed spending time with her family and playing Bingo...

Lawrence Geary BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Lawrence Ray Geary, 78, of Aquilla, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today at Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home...

Ovey Haynes MALDEN, Mo. -- Ovey Lee Haynes, 95, of Malden departed this life on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, at the Gideon Care Center in Gideon, Mo. Ovey was born on Nov. 15, 1921. Ovey was a homemaker. She attended the Malden Pentecostal Church. Ovey was united in marriage to Rev. Nowlin Adrian Haynes on Dec. 7, 1938 in Osceola, Ark. He preceded her in death on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014...

Randy Lee Green Randy Lee Green, 51, of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Arrangements are pending with Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Online condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com...

Ernest Bridgeforth Ernest Richard Bridgeforth Sr., 69, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at his residence. Survivors include three children, Ernest Richard "Richie" Bridgeforth Jr. of Poplar Bluff, La Wana Sue Lewis of Chaffee and Clayton Scott Bridgeforth of Mesa, Ariz.; three grandchildren; and two sisters, Ann Carroll of Chillicothe, Ill., and Aileen Leahr of Okawville, Ill...

Betty Sue Cooper ELLSIORE, Mo. - Betty Sue (Thompson) Nichols Cooper of Ellsinore, daughter of the late Amsey and Tessie L. (Smith) Thompson, was born Aug. 4, 1935, in Kennett, Mo., and departed this earth on Feb. 23, 2017, at the age of 81 years, six months, and 19 days...

William Walter (Junior) Mallard William Walter (Junior) Mallard, 83, of Poplar Bluff, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. Mr. Mallard was born April 18, 1933, at Pollard, Ark. He was married to Martha Frances Harrellson Mallard. Survivors include brothers: Robert Mallard (Shirley) of Poplar Bluff,; Curtis Mallard of Hebron, Ind.; Billy Mallard (Lela) of Paragould, Ark.; sister-in-law Judy Mallard of Piggott, Ark., and numerous other relatives. ...

Lonnie M. Gulliams PUXICO, Mo, - Lonnie M. Gulliams, 75, of Puxico died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at Puxico Nursing & Rehab. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at the First Christian Church with the funeral following at noon at the church. Burial will be in the Puxico City Cemetery...

J.D. Wagster MALDEN, Mo.-J.D. Wagster, 99, of Malden died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 at Southeast Health in Dexter, Mo. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden followed at 7 p.m. by the funeral with Rev. Bob Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden...

Robert C. Oppermann, Jr. Integrity. Service. Honor. Robert C. Oppermann, Jr., 84, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Bob was in the presence of his Beloved wife Liz. Mr. Oppermann, the son of the late Robert C. ...