Obituaries from March 2017

Brenda Gail Lillard DEXTER, Mo. -- Brenda Gail Lillard, 77, of Dexter, daughter of the late Stanley Leathers and Iris Whittle Leathers was born Nov. 20, 1939 at Poplar Bluff, and departed this life Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau...

Loretta "Bernice" Wilder ELLISNORE, Mo. -- Loretta "Bernice" Wilder, 91, of Ellsinore, daughter of the late Jack and Mary (Willard) Bailey born Sept. 22, 1925 in Taskee, Mo., and departed this life Friday, 24, 2017 at her residence in Ellsinore with her family by her side...

Laura Melinda Elizabeth Ford MALDEN, Mo. -- Laura Melinda Elizabeth Ford, 82, of Clarkton, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Ark. Visitation will be at noon, Wednesday, at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m., at the Bradshaw Chapel...

Kody Steven Livingstone PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Kody Steven Livingstone, 19, of Arnold, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at St. Louis. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, at the Morrison-Worley Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m., Friday at the funeral home chapel with Jeffrey Crandell officiating...

Karen Baker CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Karen Baker, 63, of Campbell passed away Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 at her residence in Campbell. Mrs. Baker, daughter of Grover Sylvester and Flora Phillips Lindsey, was born Thursday, June 8, 1953, in Poplar Bluff. She was a Property Manager for Schilp Real Estate Investments and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Campbell...

Jackie "Jack" Eads PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Jackie "Jack" Eads, 76, of Williamsville, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. -- noon, Tuesday, at Williamsville Assembly of God Church. Services will follow at noon, also at the church. Burial will be at Holliday Cemetery, Williamsville...

Glenna Ellis McAlister PIEDMONT, MO. -- Glenna Ellis McAlister, 79, of Piedmont, died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2017, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be at noon, Thursday, at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home chapel...

Dennis Ray Gilbreath Dennis Ray Gilbreath, 59, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 at his residence. Dennis was born Oct. 21, 1955 in Poplar Bluff, to the late John W. Gilbreath and Mary Davis Gilbreath. Dennis was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff. He was of the Baptist faith...

Noel Edward Spence, Sr. CORNING, Ark. -- Noel Edward Spence, Sr., 94, of Corning passed away Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Edward was born Sept. 5, 1922 in Morrilton, Ark. to William Duran and Della Mae Spence. ...

George Y. West, 81, of Puxico died Feb. 13, 2017 at Puxico Nursing & Rehab Center. Services were held Feb. 17, 2017 at Brown Chapel General Baptist Church in Puxico. Rev. John Buttry officiated. Burial followed in the Brown Chapel General Baptist Cemetery,...

Randy Lee Green Randy Lee Green, 51, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Aug. 14, 1965 to Bill and Mary (Brewer) Green in Berrian Springs, Mich. He was an auto mechanic at Richard's Roadware in Poplar Bluff. On April 13, 2001, he married Joyce Holder in Piggott, Ark...

Jackie "Jack" Eads WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo. - Jackie "Jack" Eads, 76, of Williamsville, Mo., died Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. - noon on Tuesday, February 28 at Williamsville Assembly of God Church. The funeral will follow at noon, also at the church. Burial will be in Holliday Cemetery, Williamsville, Mo. Online condolences may be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

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

Bobby Lee Elledge, 78, of Wappapello died Feb. 18, 2017 due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. A Gathering of Friends was held Feb. 22, 2017 at the Wappapello Cotrell Funeral Chapel. Online condolences: www.cotrellfuneralservice.com.

William Dale "Buddy" Bailey, 65, of Poplar Bluff died Feb. 17, 2017 at his residence. Services were held Feb. 19, 217 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Polar Bluff. Bishop Rob Bledsoe officiated. White-Sanders Funeral Home in charge of arrangements...

James E. Scott Sr. James E. Scott Sr., 76, passed away in Ferris, Texas on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. James was born in Poplar Bluff, Mo. on March 9, 1940 to Thomas E. and Lorene (Tibbs) Scott. He grew up in Poplar Bluff and graduated high school from there in 1958. He went on to trade school to become a journeyman electrician...

Helen D. Dicken Helen D. Dicken, 90, of Harviell, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 at her residence. She was born Oct. 1, 1926 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. to the late John Smith and Anna Abrams Smith. She was a life time resident of Butler County. Helen married Roy Dicken Sept. 19, 1946 in Poplar Bluff. He preceded her in death Feb. 8, 1988...

Don Edward Moore FISK, Mo. -- Don Edward Moore, 55, of Fairdealing sdied Monday, Feb. 27, 2017 at his residence in Fairdealing. Mr. Moore was born May 09, 1961 in Poplar Bluff. He is survived by his wife: Carolyn of Fairdealing; one son: Andy Moore of Fairdealing; one daughter: Chelsea (Randi) Abazaris of Log Lane Village, Colo.; his father: Bill Moore of Saint Louis, Mo.; two brothers: Dan Moore of St. Louis and Doug Moore of Iowa...

Steven Hafford, Sr. Steven Hafford, Sr., 52, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Monday, Feb. 27, 2017 at his residence. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Linda 'Gaye' Cooper DEXTER, Mo.- Linda "Gaye" Bell Cooper, 63, of Dexter departed this life on Monday, Feb. 27, 2017 at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, Mo. The daughter of the late Steve Vernon Bell Sr. and Jewell Stephens Bell, she was born on May 26, 1953 at Sikeston, Mo. ...

Lyle E. Larrew Lyle E. "Mike" Larrew, 91, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, March 01, 2017 at Westwood Hills Healthcare. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.

Kody Steven Livingston PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Kody Steven Livingston, 19, of Arnold died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at St. Louis. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m., Friday at the Morrison-Worley Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel with Jeffrey Crandell officiating...

Ivan McGhee PIEDMONT, Mo. - Ivan McGhee of Greenville died Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, at his residence. Visitation will be held at 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2017 at White Hollow General Baptist Church in Silva, Mo. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 4, also at the church. Ruegg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...

Ralph Edward Warmack WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo. -- Ralph Edward Warmack, 88, of Williamsville, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2017 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Holliday Cemetery in Williamsville under the direction of Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel...

Lyle Larrew Lyle E. "Mike" Larrew, 91, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Westwood Hills Healthcare. Mr. Larrew, the son of the late Joseph Wesley and Ethel Mae Faulkner Larrew, was born Oct. 17, 1925 in Hartsell, Co. A World War II veteran, Mr. ...

Darla Sue Bradshaw QULIN, Mo. - Darla Sue Bradshaw, age 52, died Wednesday March 1, 2017 in Qulin, Mo. There will be a graveside service at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 4 at Qulin Cemetery in Qulin with Rev. Sandra Mick officiating. Condolences: www.whitesandersfuneralhome.com...

Jimmy Dockins DONIPHAN, Mo. - Jimmy Scott Dockins, 54, of Doniphan, Mo., departed this life Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, at Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis, Mo., after a long battle with leukemia. Mr. Dockins was born in Casa Grande, Ariz., on Feb. 12, 1963, to the late Jesse and Kitty (Baugus) Dockins. ...

Steven Hafford Steven Hafford, 52, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Hafford, the son of Eldon and Sharon Hafford, was born Dec. 6, 1964 in Poplar Bluff. He was a retired chef. Mr. Hafford enjoyed spending time with his family and tinkering...

Rex Bernard Metz Rex Bernard Metz, 92, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 at his residence in St. Peters, Mo. Mr. Metz was born Oct. 3, 1924 in Neelyville, Mo., the son of Louis Albert Metz and Rebecca Jane Woolard Metz. On June 30, 1949, he was married to Violet Faye Woods. She preceded him in death on March 14, 2016...

Tommy Clarkson Tommy Clarkson, 73, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at his home. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff.

Willard Guess PIEDMONT, Mo. - Willard Guess, 93, of Piedmont, died Thurs., March 2, 2017 at the Lewis and Clark Gardens Nursing Center in St. Charles, Mo. Arrangements are pending with Morrison-Worley funeral Chapel, Piedmont.

Imogene Spargo Sullivan NEELYVILLE, Mo.-Imogene Spargo Sullivan, 92, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 at Swift Creek Residential Care in Poplar Bluff, Mo., with her family by her side. Mrs. Sullivan was born on March 20, 1924 in Black Oak, Ark. She worked as a farmer and enjoyed gardening, quilting and was involved in TOPS organization in Poplar Bluff. She was a member of the Neelyville United Methodist Church and worked the election polls in Neelyville for several years...

Catherine Marcella Harper NEELYVILLE, Mo.-Catherine Marcella Harper, 79, passed away on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 in Queensland, Australia. Mrs. Harper was born on June 26, 1937 in Ironton, Mo. She loved hunting, flowers, talking to people about the Bible and blessings of Jehovah's Kingdom...

Thomas "Tommy" Hugo Clarkson Thomas "Tommy" Hugo Clarkson, 73, of Poplar Bluff, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. Mr. Clarkson was born Jan. 15, 1944 in Poplar Bluff, to the late William Clarkson and Irene (Boeving) Clarkson...

Millice Ronnie Pierce Millice Ronnie Pierce, 73, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.

Mark McCutchen Mark McCutchen, 49, of Piedmont, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, at St. Louis. Memorial visitation will be held from noon - 2 p.m., Sunday, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, at the Piedmont chapel. Full Military Honors will be held at 2:30 pm...

John M. Greer John M. Greer, 92, a retired Poplar Bluff business owner, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Berniece Miller MALDEN, Mo. - Berniece Miller, 92, of Malden, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2017 in Oakland City, Ind. Visitation will be at 11 a.m., Sat., March 4 at the Landess Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will follow at noon in the Landess Funeral Chapel with Mr. James Powell officiating. Landess Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements...

Betty Eskew CAMPBELL, Mo. - Betty Eskew, 84, of Springfield, Mo., died Wed., March 1, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Visitation will be from 1 - 2 p.m., Sunday, March 5 at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the Landess Funeral Chapel with Rev. Darren Baker officiating. Landell Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements...

Edith Maye Frazier DEXTER, Mo. - Edith Maye Frazier of Dexter, 74, died Thurs., March 2, 2017 at her residence. Visitation will from 5 - 9 p.m., Sunday, March 5, at Watkins & Sons Funeral Service in Dexter. The funeral will be at 11 a.m., Monday, March 6 at the Watkins & Sons Chapel with Bro. Dale Presley of Dexter officiating...

Gregory H. Lejman VAN BUREN, Mo. - Gregory H. Lejman, 45, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2017 at the Riverways Manor Nursing Home in Van Buren. Visitation will be at 5 p.m., Friday March 3 at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren with a Celebration of Life beginning at 6 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. A Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 4 at St. George Catholic Church in Van Buren. Online condolences may be made at www.mcspaddenfh.com...

John D. Shepherd NEELYVILLE, Mo. - John D. Shepherd, 66, of Neelyville, Missouri passed away, March 1, 2017 in the Southeast Hospital of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born April 12, 1950 to the late John B. Shepherd and Mamie Irene Somers Shepherd...

Jerry D. O'Neal MALDEN, Mo. -- Jerry D. O'Neal, 72, of Dexter, died Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter. Funeral will be at noon, Monday, at the Missouri Veterans' Cemetery in Bloomfield with Mr. James Powell officiating...

Hazel Lorine Bone Hazel Lorine Bone, 78, of Williamsville, died Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born in Merced, Calif., March 26, 1938. to the late Arthur Hill and Odell Bishop Hill. She was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff before moving to Williamsville...

David Reed David Wayne Reed, 53, of Florissant, Mo., died Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Christian Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Deloris Kellum GIDEON. Mo. -- Deloris Kellum, 75, of Gideon died Friday, March 3, 2017, at Ridgeview Living Community in Malden. Visitation will be at 6 p.m. Monday, March 6, at Bradshaw Chapel in Gideon. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, at Bradshaw Chapel in Gideon. Burial will be in Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton...

Willis White GREENVILLE, Mo. - Willis White, 84, of Clubb, Mo. died Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Greenville. The funeral service will follow at noon Wednesday at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in the White Hollow Cemetery at Clubb...

Willard G. Guess PIEDMONT, Mo. - Willard G. Guess, 93, formerly of Piedmont, died Thursday, March 2, 2017 at the Lewis & Clark Gardens in St. Charles, Mo. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Masonic Cemetery...

Floyd Earl Burns NEELYVILLE, Mo.- Floyd Earl Burns, 77, of Naylor, Mo., passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017 in the Westwood Hills Nursing Center of Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born Dec. 26, 1939 at Essex, Mo. to the late Elmer and Lydia Burns. He is survived by his children: Debbie Duhon of Corning, Ark., Don Burns and wife Sherry of Poplar Bluff, Mo. ...

William Lee Davis NEELYVILLE, Mo. - William Lee Davis, 49, of Fairdealing, Mo., died Friday, March 3, 2017, at his home. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel.

Ronnie Pierce Ronnie Pierce, 73, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Mr. Pierce, the son of the late Millice and Elza Welch Pierce, was born May 10, 1943, in Mineral Wells, Texas. He was an x-ray technologist and a bio-med tcchnician for Lucy Lee Hospital for 45 years...

Joyce Jane Flowers DEXTER, Mo. -- Joyce Jane Flowers, 82, of Dexter, died Sunday, March 5, 2017, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. The daughter of the late Kenneth William Averett, Sr. and Gussie Westerfield Averett, she was born Aug. 8, 1934, in Hammond, Ind...

Janna Oquinn CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Janna Oquinn, 53, of Campbell, died Sunday, March 5, 2017, at her residence. Visitation will be from noon - 1 p.m., Wednesday, at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. Graveside service will follow at 1 p.m., Wednesday at Woodlawn Cemetery in Campbell with Rev. Jamie Jones officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery...

Debra G. Bagby Debra G. Bagby, 63, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 at her residence. Debbie, the daughter of Charles C. and Johnnie M. Platz Liley of McAllen, Texas, was born Feb. 3, 1954 in Poplar Bluff. She was a member of The First Church of God in Poplar Bluff and had retired after 15 years with the Bank of Poplar Bluff. ...

Adam Ray Manes Adam Ray Manes, 29, of Williamsville, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Poplar Bluff. Adam was born June 21, 1987 in Poplar Bluff. He worked at Schaller Hardwood Lumber Co. and enjoyed spending time with his son, Austin and his nieces. Adam had a lot of group and church family that he also enjoyed being with. He attended Rombauer General Baptist Church...

Marvin E. Edwards DEXTER, Mo. - Marvin E. Edwards of Rogers, Ark., son of the late Ozzie G. and Mayme Missouri Glenn Edwards , was born Dec. 4, 1929 and passed away March 4, 2017 at Circle of Life Hospice Center in Bentonville, Ark. at the age of 87 years, 3 months and 1 day...

Darlis Delight Grassham VAN BUREN, Mo. - Darlis Delight Grassham, 82, of Van Buren, died Friday, March 3, 2017 at the Riverways Manor Nursing Home in Van Buren. A graveside service will be held in the Masonic Cemetery in Van Buren with Rev. Ron Robinson officiating. Online condolences may be made at www.mcspaddenfh.com...

William Lee Davis NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- William Lee Davis, 49, of Fairdealing, passed away March 3, 2017 at his home. Mr. Davis was born Dec. 24, 1967 in Poplar Bluff. He worked as a sawyer at the sawmill and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with his grandchildren...

Juanita Sandusky Juanita Sandusky, 93, of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, March 3, 2017 at The Manor. The visitation will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cotrell Funeral Chapel in Poplar Bluff. A graveside committal service will follow at Poplar Bluff City Cemetery with the Rev. Ben Higgins officiating...

Nicholas Ederer -- Doniphan, Mo. David Wayne Reed -- Florissant, Mo. Junior Ray Easley -- Qulin, Mo.

David Wayne Reed David Wayne Reed, 53, of Florissant, Mo. died Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Christian Hospital in St. Louis. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow at 12 (noon) in the church. He will be buried in the Morocco Cemetery in Broseley...

Nicholas Joseph Ederer DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Nicholas Joseph Ederer, 80, went to his eternal home Sunday, March 5, 2017, to join his savior, Jesus Christ. Nicholas, or Nick, as friends and family knew him was born Feb. 2, 1937 in Doniphan. He was a member of St. Benedicts Catholic Church...

Maria Fitzgerald, 93, of Polar Bluff died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 at Westwood Hills Healthcare Center in Poplar Bluff. A family gathering was held Feb. 27, 2017 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Poplar Bluff. Father William Hodgson officiated. A Mass of Christian burial followed in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Cotrell Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements...

Casandra Del Schlatweiler, 66, of Wappapello died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 at her home. Services were held Feb. 28, 2017 at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff. Pastor Arvin Haynes officiated. She was buriedin the Three Springs Cemetery. Online condolences: www.fowlersullivanfuneralhome.com...

Junior Ray Easley QULIN. Mo.- Junior Ray Easley, 77, of Qulin died Friday, March 3, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. There will be a memorial service at a later date. White-Sanders Funeral Home in Qulin in charge of arrangements...

Debra Thrower -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Shirley Deno -- Wappapello, Mo. Connie Vaughn -- Poplar Bluff Mo.

Connie Vaughn Connie Vaughn, 64, of Poplar Bluff Mo., died Thursday, March 9, 2017 at her home. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff.

Debra 'Debie' Lynn Thrower Debra "Debie" Lynn Thrower, 59, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, with her family at her side. The daughter of Arthur Brown and Mary (Eubanks) Brown, Debie was born March 6, 1958 in Poplar Bluff. Her parents survive...

Shirley Deno WAPPAPELLO, Mo. -Shirley Deno, 91, of Wappapello, Mo., died Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Wappapello, Mo. and will be announced when complete...

Shirley Deno Shirley Deno, 91, of Wappapello, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Deno, the daughter of the late Allen and Myrtle Engle, was born Dec. 25, 1925 in Oshkosh, Wis. She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, reading and crocheting...

Robert Brian 'Bob' Nysewander DONIPHAN, Mo. - Robert Brian "Bob" Nysewander, a 69-year-old resident of Doniphan, died Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at his residence. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at His Place Church in Doniphan followed at 3 p.m. with funeral services conducted by Bro. Dan Craig and Bro. Luke Hammond...

Willa Joyce Brown Willa Joyce Brown, of Harviell, Mo., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the age of 87. Joyce or "Miss Brown" was born in Selmer, Tenn. on June 1, 1929 and spent her childhood in her beloved Tennessee. ...

Thomas R. 'Tom' Wilson MALDEN, Mo. -- Thomas R. "Tom" Wilson, 82, of Malden died Thursday, March 9, 2017 at his residence. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. Sunday at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Funeral will be at 1 p.m., Monday at Bradshaw Chapel with Rev. Julian Lerma officiating...

Paul 'Keith' Corder VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Paul "Keith" Corder, 69, of Van Buren, son of the late Paul and Wanda (Young) Corder was born July 27, 1947 in Eminence, Mo. and departed this life Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff...

Connie Vaughn Connie Vaughn, 64, of Poplar Bluff passed away at her home Thursday, March 9, 2017. Mrs. Vaughn was born Sept. 12, 1952 in Poplar Bluff. She is survived by her son, Kevin (Lani) Vaughn; two sisters, Judy Pfeifer and Joyce Kelley; three brothers, Dennis Herford, Clay Herford and Melvin Herford, as well as three grandchildren: Kelli Vaughn, Travis Vaughn and Abbi Vaughn...

J.B. Tolliver NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- J.B. Tolliver, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Friday, March 10, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel at Neelyville.

Margaret Cravens DEXTER, Mo. -- Margaret Elizabeth Cravens, 93, of Dexter died Friday, March 10, 2017, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ron Beaton of Dexter. Burial will be in the Dexter Cemetery...

Phyllis Hayden DEXTER, Mo. --Phyllis Joan Hayden, 70, of Dexter died Thursday, March 9, 2017, at her home. The visitation and funeral were Saturday at Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter with the Rev. Dale Holman of Advance, Mo., officiating. Burial was in the Hagy Cemetery in Dexter...

Lena MaeBell Cochran Lena MaeBell Cochran, 68, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Center. Mrs. Cochran, the daughter of the late Floyd and Verdie Patterson Counts, was born June 21, 1948 in Naylor. She was of the Protestant faith and was a homemaker. During her earlier years, Mrs. Cochran worked as a bartender and cook. She enjoyed spending time with her family and playing bingo...

John Arthur Gibbons John Arthur Gibbons, 61, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born May 27, 1955 to John and Betty (Zeiner) Gibbons in St. Louis. John worked at Sears Youth Center in Poplar Bluff for over 20 years until his retirement...

Brenda Gail Henson DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Brenda Gail (Hubbard) Henson, 57, a life-long resident of Briar, Mo., departed this life Sunday, March 12, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Brenda, daughter of Joe and Reva (Snodgrass) Hubbard, was born Sept. ...

Bill Rahm CORNING, Ark. -- William "Bill" Tell Rahm, Jr., 73, of Corning, Ark., passed away March 10, 2017 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Mr. Rahm was born in Corning, April 30, 1943 to Tell and Gerlean (Moore) Rahm of Success. They preceded him in death...

Ruth (Arrington) Warren Ruth (Arrington) Warren was born on January 27, 1925 in Steele, Missouri. She was a resident of the Providence Community since its inception on March 4, 1938 until her relocation to the St Louis area in October, 2014 to be closer to her children and grandchildren. Ruth Warren's home going was March 6, 2017 with her cherished family by her side...

James "Jim" E. Figgins -- Independence, Mo. Mary Inez Wells Siegrist -- Malden, Mo. James Willard Nations -- Nixa, Mo. Jerry Soens -- Farmington, Mo. Timothy Shawn Anderson -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Alice Leonard -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Bob Becker -- Williamsville, Mo...

Mary Inez Wells Siegrist MALDEN, Mo. -- Mary Inez Wells Siegrist, 96, of Malden, was born July 25, 1920 in Chanute, Kan. to the late David Samuel Wells and Noramanda T. Blanscet. She departed this life Thursday, March 9, 2017 at her residence in Malden...

James "Jim" E. Figgins BLOOMFIELD, Mo. - James "Jim" E. Figgins, 61, of Independence, Mo., died Sunday, March 12, 2017. Private graveside memorial service at the Missouri Veteran Cemetery-Bloomfield, Bloomfield. Jim is survived by his wife, Jeanie, sons; Michael, Mark and Eric...

Tammy Lynn Reed Tammy Lynn Reed, 50, of Ellsinore, Mo. passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at her residence in Ellsinore. She was born on June 25, 1966 to Gerald and Shirley (Harris) Reneau in Columbia, Mo. She graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1984...

Melba Brinkley PIEDMONT, Mo. - Melba Brinkley, 85, Mill Spring, Mo., formerly of Piedmont, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at Clark's Mountain Nursing Home. Visitation will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 17, also at the Piedmont chapel...

Mary Helen Morris Mary Helen Morris, 83, of Campbell, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017 at General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, Mo. She was born Oct. 29, 1933 to Frank McCullough and Voleen Duvall in Leland, Miss. Helen enjoyed reading, but especially loved spending time with her family...

Gary Thomas Benedict Gary Thomas Benedict, 77, of Doniphan, Mo., died Saturday, March 11, 2017, at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Current River Baptist Church in Doniphan. Online condolencess may be made at edwardsfuneralhome.org...

Bob Becker Bob Becker, 59, of Williamsville, Mo. died on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Mo. A full obituary will be published soon in The Daily American Republic. Visitation will be held from 4 - 8 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2017 in the Christian Life Center at the First United Methodist Church in Poplar Bluff. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the First United Methodist Church...

Alice Leonard CORNING, Ark.- Alice Leonard, 81, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mrs. Leonard was a homemaker. She was a warrior for Jesus Christ who loved reading the Bible, working crosswords and playing cards...

Timothy Shawn Anderson Timothy Shawn Anderson, 46, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 in Poplar Bluff. Memorial visitation will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at New Oak Hill General Baptist Church, Highway O, followed at 1 p.m. by a memorial service...

James W. Nations NIXA, Mo. - James Willard Nations, 85, of Nixa died at his home Monday, March 13, 2017. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, with funeral service to follow. Burial will be at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, Mo. at 2 p.m. with full military rites. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa...

Joe M. Welch, 75, of Advance died Sunday, March 5, 2017 at his home. Funeral services were held March 8, 2017 at the Morgan Funeral Chapel in Advance. Rev. Eric Shrum officiated. Burial followed in the Morgan Memorial Park in Advance.

Darrell Lee Dunn PIEDMONT, Mo. - Darrell Lee Dunn, 51, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at his home near Piedmont. Visitation will be held at noon Sunday at the Morrison-Worley Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Wayne Street officiating...

Frieda Hanger PIEDMONT, Mo. - Frieda Hanger, 89, of Piedmont, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington, Mo. Visitation will be held from noon until 2 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont. Services will follow at 2 p.m. at the chapel. Burial will be at Masonic Cemetery, Piedmont...

Chris Verkler DONIPHAN, Mo. - Chris Verkler, 47, of Doniphan, Mo., died Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at her residence in rural Ripley County. Visitation will be held from noon-2 p.m. Friday in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Doniphan. Online condolences may be made to the family at edwardsfuneralhome.org...

Leon Maple CORNING, Ark. -- Leon Maple, 84, of Corning passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at home. Mr. Maple was a farmer and a member of Corning Masonic Lodge #719 Scottish Rite and a Shriner. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Corning...

Sharon Patterson Sharon Patterson, 67, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at St. Louis University Hospital. She was born Oct. 27, 1949 in Poplar Bluff to Bertha Allen and the late William A. Endicott. She was a life time resident of Poplar Bluff. Sharon was a member of the Midland General Baptist Church...

James D. Simmons James D. Simmons, 83, died Thursday, March 16, 2017 at the Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.morrisonworleychapel.com...

Janis L. Birdsong Janis L. Birdsong, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, March 16, 2017 in the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff.

Mary Stewart FISK, Mo. - Mary Stewart, age 79, of Fisk, Mo.,died on Thursday, March 16, 2017, at the Gideon Care Center in Gideon, Missouri. Mrs. Stewart was born November 4, 1937 in Portageville, Missouri to the late: AlbertFreeman and Bernice Lorene (Miles) Meatte. ...

Weldon E. "Wick" Crites GREENVILLE, Mo. - Weldon E. "Wick" Crites, 88, of Greenville, died Thursday, March 16, 2017 at the Greenville Nursing and Rehab Center. Visitation will be at 5 p.m, Sunday, March 19 at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Greenville with Masonic services following at 7 p.m. ...

Robert Coulton "Bob" Becker Robert Coulton "Bob" Becker, co-owner and manager of Rolling Shoals Farm at Williamsville and well-known area church, school and community leader, died March 11, 2017, at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital's Siteman Cancer Center. He had been a patient there for nearly nine weeks. He was a life-long resident of Williamsville...

Janis L. Birdsong Janis L. Birdsong, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, March 16, 2017 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., Monday, at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff, with the funeral service following at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Calvin Bulher officiating. Burial will be in the Black Creek Cemetery in Poplar Bluff...

Lonnie Marvin Guilliams, 75, born Dec. 6, 1941 and passed away Feb. 23, 2017 at Puxico Nursing Home. He was born and raised at Doniphan, Mo. He was the son of Marvin Guilliams and Joy (Hunt) Guilliams. In 1960, Lonnie and Judy wed, she was also of Doniphan. To their union was added one son, Russ, and one daughter, Elizabeth...

Margaret Renfro Woolverton PIGGOTT, Ark. -- Margaret Renfro Woolverton, 85, of Piggott, Ark., passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017, at her home. She was born Nov. 4, 1931, in Pollard, Ark., and was the daughter of the late Alvin and Maybell (Cobb) Renfro...

Kenneth A. Harrison Kenneth A. Harrison, 62, of Poplar Bluff, died Saturday, March 18, 2017, at the John J. Pershing VA Hospital. A complete obituary will be printed later. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are pending with Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home...

Jason Edward Williams JONESBORO, Ark. -- Jonesboro- Jason Edward Williams, 37, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born Sept. 14, 1979 in Jonesboro. He worked at Cookies-n-More where he loved baking and interacting with customers...

Elsie I. Lynch Elsie I. Lynch, 105, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, March 20, 2017, at Oakdale Caring Center. She was born Sept. 11, 1911 in Butler County to the late John Sisney and Edith Patillo Sisney. She was a life time resident of Butler County. Elsie was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church...

Donald Ray Macom Donald Ray Macom, 72, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Don, the son of the late Raymond and Lucille Howard Macom, was born March 3, 1945 in Poplar Bluff. He served with the Missouri National Guard for six years and later retired after 20 years with the Poplar Bluff Fire Department. Don enjoyed spending time with his children, music, being outdoors and classic cars...

Dona Clipperton BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Dona Clipperton, 88, of Bloomfield, daughter of the late Glen and Grace Overhalter Coleman, was born in Wymore, Neb., June 29, 1928, and passed away at her home in Bloomfield, Saturday, March 18, 2017. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 23, 2017, at the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery in Bloomfield with interment to follow...

Mary Katherine Crawford SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS -- Mary Katherine Crawford, 77, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017. She was born in Kansas City, MO., July 19, 1939 to the late Jacob and Helen Hartman. Mary was the only daughter in a family of five children. ...

Winona Griffin BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Winona Griffin of Bloomfield, 90, of Bloomfield, died Saturday, March 18, 2017, at the Bloomfield Nursing Center in Bloomfield. Visitations will be held from 5 - 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at Chiles - Cooper Funeral Home, in Bloomfield...

Mrs. Nadine Gaines, 91, of Puxico, Missouri departed this life on Jan. 15, 2017 surrounded by her loving friends and family. She was born on June 28, 1925 at Lick Creek, Wayne County, Missouri (currently the Mingo National Wildlife Refuge). She was one of seven children born to Nona Lee Haney and Clayton Howard Wilfong. ...

Dorothy Juanita (Rice) Isbell FISK, Mo. -- Dorothy Juanita (Rice) Isbell, 88 of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died on Monday, March 20, 2017, at Woodland Manor in Arnold, Mo. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 25, at White-Sanders Funeral Home is Fisk. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jim Sanders officiating. Burial will follow at Mole Hill Cemetery in Broseley, Mo...

Dennis D. Scott Dennis D. Scott, 65, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Dennis was born Jan. 31, 1952, in Poplar Bluff, to Grover D. Scott and the late Ruby E. Freeman-Scott. He grew up in Poplar Bluff and graduated high school there in 1970. He went on to be a construction contractor for many of the Poplar Bluff community builders...

Ruth Patterson Ruth Patterson nee' Boyer, 85 of Festus, Mo., formerly of Wayne County, Mo., died Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Services are currently pending with Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc.

Bob Becker Bob Becker, 59, of Williamsville, Mo. died Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Mo. Visitation will be held from 4 - 8 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2017 in the Christian Life Center at the First United Methodist Church in Poplar Bluff. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2017 in the Sanctuary at the First United Methodist Church. Moore Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements...

J. B. Tolliver NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- J. B. Tolliver, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, March. 10, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center emergency room. Mr. Tolliver was a commercial hauling truck driver. He was born Feb. 2, 1932, in Poplar Bluff. A long time resident of Butler County, Mo., he had lived in St. Louis and Dallas, Texas, before moving back to this area...

Twila Hope Dunscombe WAPPAPELLO, Mo.-- Twila Hope Dunscombe, 80, of Wappapello, Mo., passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at her daughter's residence in Imperial, Mo. surrounded by her loving family. Twila, the daughter of the late Samuel Edward and Mary Rowland Phillips, was born Aug. ...

Wintfard James White, Sr. GREENVILLE, Mo. - Wintfard James White, Sr., 84, died Friday, March 17, 2017 at his home near Silva, Mo. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Open Word Apostolic Church in Patterson with Pastor Jerry Montgomery officiating...

Charles B. Adams Jr. DEXTER, Mo. -- Charles B. Adams, Jr., 84, son of the late Charles B. Adams and Sadie Rae Whitehead Adams was born on April 22, 1932 in Powe, Mo. and departed this life on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at his residence in Dexter, Mo. Mr. ...

Anita Link Anita Link, 87, of Jefferson City, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at Capital Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.

Jewel E. Hale Jewel E. Hale, concluded her life on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 at Cedargate Healthcare in Poplar Bluff at the wonderful age of 100. Mrs. Jewel E. Hale was born Aug. 20, 1916 in Ackerman, Miss. to Vanderbilt and Luelvia Miller Clark. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Poplar Bluff but was a member of the Augustine Cathedral Catholic Church in Tucson, Ariz...

Marsha McCluskey Marsha McCluskey, 70, of Poplar Bluff died Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 6- 8 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 24, in the Moore Funeral Service Chapel. Rev. Steve Patterson officiating. Burial will take place in the Poplar Bluff City Cemetery...

Marsha Ann McCluskey Marsha Ann McCluskey, 70, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 25, 1946 to Marshall Carver and Virginia Avery in California. Virginia later married Jacob Baumgardner and he adopted Marsha. She retired from John J. Pershing Medical Center where she worked in medical records/coding. On Oct. 20, 1973 she married Robert McCluskey in Poplar Bluff, Mo...

Jewel E. Hale Jewel E. Hale, concluded her life on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 at Cedargate Healthcare in Poplar Bluff at the wonderful age of 100. A graveside service and inurnment of ashes will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Poplar Bluff City Cemetery with Deacon Dave Farris officiating...

Zola Mae Scarbrogh MALDEN, Mo -- Zola Mae Scarbrogh, 88, of Malden died Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at Genera Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. Visitation will be from 1 - 2 p.m., Friday at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m., Friday, at the Landess Funeral Home Chapel in Malden with Jared Hancock officiating...

Kenneth Lee Peppers DEXTER, Mo. -- Kenneth Lee Peppers, 58, of Puxico, the son of the late Jerome Peppers and Myrtle Lawrence Peppers was born July 26, 1958 in New Madrid and departed this life Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Peppers was a truck driver for Mark Hoskins Trucking Company in Kennett and a resident of Puxico...

Doris Ann Davis Doris Ann Davis, 77, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at her home. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff.

William 'Bill' Asher PIEDMONT, Mo. - William "Bill" Asher, of Patterson, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Arrangements currently are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

James Randall Williams James Randall Williams, 73, Strafford, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Sunday, March 19, 2017 at his home. Memorials may be made to Mahan Cemetery or to an animal shelter in your area, in lieu of flowers. Online condolences: www.evansfh.com...

Herschel Phillip Stephens -- Advance, Mo. James Randall Williams -- Strafford, Mo. James Acinelli -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Vivian Yarber -- Doniphan, Mo. Doris Ann Davis -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. William "Bill" Wallace, Jr. -- Wappapello, Mo. Alma "Ruth" Patterson...

James Acinelli James Acinelli, 62, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at his residence. He was born Aug. 17, 1954 in St. Louis to the late Oreste Acinelli and Laura M. West Acinelli. He moved from St. Louis and has lived in Butler Co. for about a year. James was of the Catholic faith...

Vivian Catherine Yarber DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Vivian Catherine Yarber, 93, of Doniphan, died Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at The Village of St. Peters, Mo. Visitation will begin at noon Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastors Larry Earl and Bob Featherston officiating. Burial will be in the Doniphan City Cemetery...

William "Bill" Wallace, Jr. WAPPAPELLO, Mo. William "Bill" Wallace, Jr., 64, of Wappapello, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Cotrell Funeral Service at Wappapello is in charge of arrangements.

William "Bill" Asher PIEDMONT, Mo. - William "Bill" Asher, 79, of Piedmont, Mo. died, Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Patterson Cemetery. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Herschel Phillip Stephens Herschel Phillip Stephens, 41, of Advance, Mo. passed away at his home with his wife Andrea Carlisle Stephens, 43, on Monday, March 20, 2017. Herschel was born Feb. 29, 1976, in Idabell, Okla. He was the son of Bonnie Vent of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and Phillip Stephens Sr. of Broken Bow, Okla...

Alma "Ruth" Patterson PIEDMONT, Mo. - Alma "Ruth" Patterson, 85, of Festus, Mo., formerly of Wayne County, Mo., died Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Visitation will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2017, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, Mo. Services will follow at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, March 25, 2017, also at the Piedmont chapel. Burial will follow at Duncan Cemetery near Piedmont...

Judy McConnell MALDEN, Mo. -- Judith Anne McConnell, 70, of Jackson, Mo., formerly of Malden, died Thursday, March, 23, 2017, at her home. Only a visitation will be held, from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden.

Henry "Hank" William Vasicek Henry "Hank" William Vasicek, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Cedargate Healthcare Center in Poplar Bluff. A graveside service and inurnment of ashes will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Poplar Bluff with Rev. Jason Jordan officiating...

Dr. Gene Leroux DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Dr. Gene H. Leroux, 88, of Doniphan died Saturday, March 25, 2017, at his home. Arrangements are pending with Edwards Funeral Home of Doniphan.s

Anita Link Anita Virginia Bean Link, age 87, of Jefferson City, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at Capital Regional Medical Center in Jefferson City. Anita was born Dec. 22, 1929, in Richland, Mo., the only daughter of Lyman L. ...

JD Rudisill JD Rudisill, 72, of Oran, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, March 24, 2017, in Oran. Funeral arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home of Poplar Bluff.

Glen Seals PIEDMONT, Mo. - Glen Seals, 79, of Piedmont died Friday, March 24, 2017, at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center, Piedmont. Visitation will be held from noon - 4 p.m. Sunday, March 26, 2017, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Services will follow at the chapel at 4 p.m. Burial will follow with military honors at Duncan Cemetery near Piedmont...

Jimmy Wayne Cross PIEDMONT, Mo.- Jimmy Wayne Cross, 55, of Piedmont died Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont.

Merle Moore Merle Marie Moore, 93, of Poplar Bluff went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, March 25, 2017. Merle was born Feb. 12, 1924 in Rombauer. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff and treasured her church family. She was strong in her love for God and enjoyed reading the Bible, doing puzzles, birdwatching and cooking...

Manuel McKinley Mims MALDEN, Mo. -- Manuel McKinley Mims, 68, of Malden died Sunday, March 26, 2017 at his residence. Visitation will be at 6 p.m., Tuesday, at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Funeral will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at Bradshaw Chapel in Malden with Rev. Eric Garris officiating...

Lee Roy Fowler PIEDMONT, Mo -- Lee Roy Fowler, 93, of Piedmont, died Monday, March 27, 2017, at the Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will follow at noon, Wednesday, at the funeral home chapel. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Masonic Cemetery...

Jimmy Don Kennedy FISK, Mo. -- Jimmy Don Kennedy, 63, of Wappapello, died Friday, March 24, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Kennedy was born Monday, June 1, 1953 in Kennett. He is survived by his wife: Dena Kennedy of Wappapello; two sons: Justin and Nicholas Kennedy: Step-children: Sherry Johnson and Jim Kennedy; three brothers: Gary Kennedy and wife Darcy of Abilene, Kan., Joe Kennedy and wife Darla of Dexter, and Steve Kennedy and wife Lora, of Smithboro, Ill...

J. D. Rudisill J. D. Rudisill, 72, formerly of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017, at his sister's home in Oran, Mo. Mr. Rudisill was born Oct. 1, 1944 in Miner, Mo. He served in the U. S. Army reserve, retiring as Staff sergeant. J. D. worked as a contractor by trade...

Gaylord Lenn Harvey VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Gaylord Lenn Harvey, 77, son of the late McKinley and Ethel (Hampton) Harvey was born Jan. 30, 1940 in Poplar Bluff and departed this life Saturday, March 25, 2017 at his residence in Doniphan. Gaylord had resided in Doniphan for the last 15 years. ...

Phyllis Pauline Lawrence SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Phyllis Pauline Lawrence, 73, Springfield, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 in Mercy Hospital. She was born Oct. 22, 1943 in Campbell, the daughter of Everett and Pauline (Swinney) Duty. She was an excellent seamstress, she enjoyed reading and writing poems and short stories. She was a Christian and was a member of Harvest Ministries. She will be missed by her family and friends...

Robert Parrish DEXTER, Mo. -- Robert Parrish, 71, of Dexter, son of the late Homer D. Parrish and Dianie Ritchie Parrish was born July 14, 1945 in New Madrid County and departed this life Friday, March 24, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Parrish was a former owner and operator of a Dump Truck in Dexter for many years and a resident of Dexter...

Dr. Gene H. Leroux DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Dr. Gene Hoover Leroux, 88, of Doniphan, departed this life Saturday, March 25, 2017, at his residence. Dr. Leroux, often referred to as "Doc", was born Aug. 16, 1928, in Ripley County to the late Arthur and Mary (Crook) Leroux. ...

Doris Ann Davis Doris Ann Davis, 77, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at her home. The daughter of Winston and Virginia (Jameson) Kiser, Doris was born May 11, 1939, in Poplar Bluff. She was of the Methodist belief. Mrs. Davis was a retired elementary school teacher and member of Xi Delta Xi Sorority. She enjoyed ceramics, gardening, flowers, and traveling, cooking and spending time with her family...

Dora Loretta VanHuss ELLSINORE, Mo. - Dora Loretta VanHuss, 84, daughter of the late Franklin and Lilly Augusta "Gus" (Johns) Ford, was raised by her aunt and uncle, Easter Laney Keeling sand Henry Ray Keeling from the age of 10. She was born Aug. 4, 1932 in Darnell, Ark., and departed this life on March 26, 2017 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo...

MALDEN, Mo. - Donald Ray Strickland, 66, of Campbell, Mo., formerly of Risco, Mo. died Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 30, at Bradshaw Chapel in Malden. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 31, at Bradshaw Chapel in Malden with the Rev. Gary Teel officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden...

Lucky Kirby Lucky Kirby, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at his home. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff.

Kenneth Lee Peppers, 58, of Puxico dies Tuesday, March 21, 2107 at his residence. Services were held March 25, 2017 at the Rainey Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Rev. Hubert Robinson officiated.

Herschel Phillip Stephens, 41, of Advance, Mo. passed away at his home with his wife Andrea Carlisle Stephens, 43, on Monday, March 20, 2017. Herschel was born Feb. 29, 1976, in Idabell, Okla. He was the son of Bonnie Vent of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and Phillip Stephens Sr. of Broken Bow, Okla...

FISK, Mo. -- Jimmy Don Kennedy, 63, of Wappapello, Mo. died Friday, March 24, 2017 at his residence. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Online condolences: www.whitesandersfuneralhome.com

Twila Hope Dunscombe, 80, of Wappapello passed away March 19, 2017 at her daughter's residence in Imperial, Missouri surrounded by her loving family. Services were held March 25, 2017 at Wappapello Cotrell Funeral Chapel. Rev. Louie Robinson officiated. Interment followed at Shook Cemetery...

Patsy Marie Ogden MALDEN, Mo. -- Patsy Marie Ogden, 56, Malden, died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Southeast Hospital, Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be a 1 p.m., Sunday, at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m., Sunday at Bradshaw Chapel in Malden...

Robert Lee Lindsay Robert Lee Lindsay, 85, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at his residence. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Monday, April 3, 2017 at Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in the Moore Funeral Service Chapel...

Carl McIrvin Carl McIrvin, 76, of Poplar Bluff died Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Arrangements are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff.

Joseph A. Hill, Jr. Joseph A. Hill. Jr., 32, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died March 26, 2017 at his residence. A memorial service will be Saturday, at 3 p.m., April 1 at Bay Springs Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home...