Obituaries from May 2017

Ernestine Pennington, 75, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, May 1, 2017 at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Online condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com

Scotty "Ducky" Frazier, Jr., 17, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at his residence. Visitation will be held from 1 - 3 p.m., Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. A Memorial Service will follow at 3 p.m. in the chapel...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Helen N. Slusher, 92, of Annapolis, Mo., died Monday, May 1, 2017, at the Townhouse Nursing Center in Annapolis. Arrangements are pending with Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Piedmont.

DEXTER, Mo. - James "Jim" Dill of Puxico, Missouri, son of the late Herbert and Lena Bond Dill, was born Jan. 9, 1939 in Weiner, Ark. and passed away at his home in Puxico on April 29, 2017 at the age of 78 years, 3 months and 20 days. James grew up in Dexter and moved to St. ...

NEELYVILLE, Mo.-- Thomas Cole Jr., 55, of Naylor, Mo. died Saturday, April 29, 2017 at his home. Visitation will be Sunday, May 7, 2017 starting at 10 a.m. in the Naylor Pentecostal Church in Naylor. Funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the church with burial in Gum Cemetery near Naylor...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Helen Nadine Slusher, 92, of Annapolis, Mo., died Monday, May 1, 2017 at Patricia's Townhouse Residential Care Center in Annapolis. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Gary Rhodes officiating...

Ernestine Pennington, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Monday, May 1, 2017 at her residence. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2017 at Westwood Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Westwood Baptist Church. Burial will take place in the Poplar Bluff City Cemetery...

Kevin Compton, 60, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, May 1, 2017 in rural Poplar Bluff. Arrangements are pending with Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Online condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com

Dr. Alex Hoja, 87, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Online condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.co

NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- LouisAuthar Eakins, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Manor in Poplar Bluff. He was born Sept. 13, 1934 at New Madrid, Mo. to the late Leslie Eakins and Etta Mae Gray Eakins. On June 22, 1963 at Neelyville, Mo. he was married to Ruby Dollins. She preceded him in death on April 13, 2012...

Benita Hesselrode, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Hesselrode was born July 7, 1940 in Campbell, Mo. She was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. Benita loved the Lord and enjoyed being with her children and grandchildren, yard sales, and flea marketing...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Raymond Louis Byrd, 64, of Naylor, Mo. died Sunday, April 30, 2017 in the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center at Poplar Bluff, Mo. Visitation will be starting at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 4, and the funeral will be starting at 2 p.m. Friday, May 5, both in the Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel, Inc. of Neelyville, Mo. Burial will be in the Cypress Cemetery near Fairdealing, Mo...

DEXTER, Mo. -- Gale B. McBride, 87, of Dexter, died Monday, May 1, 2107, at the Missouri Veteran's Home in St. Louis. Visitation will be held from 5 - 8 p.m., Friday, at the Watkins and Son Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, at the Watkins and Sons Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Lonnie Mittag of Dexter officiating...

CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Ronald Adams, 72, of Campbell died Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at his residence. Visitation will be from noon - 1 p.m., Friday, at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at Landess Funeral Chapel in Campbell with Rev. Marty Carlisle officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery Landess Addition in Campbell...

PIEDMONT, Mo -- Willis Ray White, 82, of Piedmont died Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medial Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Arrangements are pending with Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont.

Terry Leo Williams, 62, of Campbell, Mo., died May 3, 2017, in Poplar Bluff, M.. Visitation will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, May 5, at the Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2017, in the chapel with Mr. Wesley Morgan officiating. Burial will be in Stanfield Park Cemetery in Clarkton...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Nadine Marie Mays, 73, of Doniphan, Mo., died Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at her residence in rural Ripley County. A memorial visitation will take place from 2 - 4 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. Online condolences: @edwardsfunerahome.org...

MALDEN, Mo. -- Jimmy Brock, 69, of Gideon, Mo., died Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at the Gideon Care Center. Visitation will be held from 3-4 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2017, at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden. Funeral services will follow at 4 p.m. with Mr. James Powell officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden. Landess Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements...

Ernestine Pennington, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 at her residence. She was born on June 16, 1941 to Ernest and Onia (Mobley) Morrison in Neelyville, Mo. She graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1959. On Aug. 27, 1959, she married Rayburn Pennington in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He preceded her in death on Jan. 10, 2016...

Kevin Cyril Compton, 60, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017 in rural Butler County. He was born on Nov. 26, 1956 to Amuel Compton and Helen Jenkins. He worked for Cash Saver in Poplar Bluff until his retirement. Kevin is survived by his two children, Angela (Nathan) Padgett of Poplar Bluff, Mo. and Daniel (Echo Rudd) Compton of Wappapello, Mo.; two grandchildren, Cole and Courtney Padgett; and one sister, Ronann Luttrell of Chaffee, Mo...

Ronald Adams -- Campbell, Mo. Dr. Alex Hoja -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Willis Ray White -- Piedmont, Mo. Kevin Cyril Compton -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Scotty "Ducky" Frazier, Jr. -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Ernestine Pennington -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Terry Leo Williams -- Campbell, Mo...

John Phillip Wright, 67, of Doniphan, Mo., died Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2017, at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan, followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Chuck Carr officiating. A Masonic Service will take place at 12:30 p.m. in the chapel. Burial will be in the Antioch Cemetery...

Witold Alexander Hoja, MD, 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Alex was born on Sept. 14, 1929 in Krotoszyn, Poland to Jan and Teresa (Gorzel) Hoja. He lived in Poland until the age of 14 when he escaped to Germany in 1943 where he lived with his older sister. ...

June C. Winchester, 82, of Piedmont, died Thursday, BMay 4, 2017, at her residence. Visitation will be held from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., Sunday, at Faith Family Worship Center. Funeral services will follow at 10:30 a.m. also at the church. Burial will be at Masonic Cemetery. Pastor Wayne Street will officiate...

PIEDMONT Mo. -- Ray "Sonny" White, 82, of Piedmont, died Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Visitation will be held at noon Sunday at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home chapel with Bro. Richard Sanders officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Masonic Cemetery...

NEELYVILLE, Mo.-- Kenneth Lee Bruce, 71, of Doniphan, Mo., passed away Monday, May 1, 2017 at his residence. He was born Oct. 31,1945 at Naylor, Mo. to the late Robert Bruce and Lela Moore Bruce. On June 7, 1964, he was married to Brenda Kinnard. She preceded him in death on June 15, 2004. On Dec. 29, 2012, at Doniphan, Mo, he was married to Beth House. She survives...

Darrell W. Welsh, 79, of Fisk died Monday April 24, 2017 at his residence. Services were held April 27, 2017 at the White Sanders Funeral Home chapel in Fisk. Rev. Ralph Mayes and Rev. James Capps officiated. Burial followed in the Shain Memorial Cemetery in Fisk with military honors. Online condolences: www.whitesandersfuneralhome.com...

Kevin Cyril Compton, 60, of Poplar Bluff passed away May 1, 2017 in rural Butler County. The family will hold private services at a later date. Online condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com. Kevin Cyril Compton

DEXTER, Mo. - James "Jim" Dill of Puxico, Missouri, son of the late Herbert and Lena Bond Dill, was born Jan. 9, 1939 in Weiner, Ark. and passed away at his home in Puxico on April 29, 2017 at the age of 78 years, 3 months and 20 days. James grew up in Dexter and moved to St. ...

PUXICO, Mo. -- Randall L. Martin of Zalma, Mo., died Thursday, May, 4, 2017, at his home. A memorial service, with full military honors, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield with the Rev. Elijah Allen officiating...

FISK, Mo. -- Dorothy "Dottie" Pickens, age 61, of Fisk, Mo., died Friday, May 5, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. There will be a Celebration of Life on Thursda, May 11, at 6 p.m. at the Thousand Hills Cowboy Church in Fisk...

PUXICO, Mo. -- Randall L. Martin of Zalma, Mo., died Thursday, May, 4, 2017, at his home. A memorial service, with full military honors, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield with the Rev. Elijah Allen officiating...

FISK, Mo. -- Dorothy "Dottie" Pickens, age 61, of Fisk, Mo., died Friday, May 5, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mrs. Pickens was born Nov. 5, 1955, in Saint Louis, Mo. She was a homemaker and had worked as a postal clerk at the Post Office in Fisk and enjoyed working with the census bureau, playing cards, rolling dice and traveling...

Barbara Lynn Smithson, 69, of Harviell, died Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in Harviell. She was born Nov. 9, 1947 to Buelah Wilcox in Tacoma, Wash. She worked for Pyramid Home Health in Poplar Bluff. Barbara is survived by her two children, David Anderson of Peoria, Ariz. and Debra (Kevin) Bryant of Harviell; and eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Irma McCaffrey, 86, of New Hampshire, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in St. Louis. She was born June 25, 1930 to Homer and Rosa Lee Cates. She married Richard H. McCaffrey, Aug. 5, 1950. Mrs. McCaffrey is survived by daughters: Diane (Ken) Kirchgesler, Poplar Bluff; Joanna (Mark) Biros, New Hamsphire; and her son, James Patrick (Stephanie) McCaffrey, of Colorado; 10 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; her mother, Rosa lee Cates, and her sister, Jo Ann Defoni.. ...

FISK, Mo. - Viva Brown, 90, of Broseley, died Saturday, May 6, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. Brown was born Nov. 15, 1926 in Webb. She attended the former Little Vine General Baptist Church. She later attended the Dudley Community Church and White Oak Grove General Baptist Church...

Ricky Wayne Hill of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away May 6, 2017. Rick was born April 23, 1949 to Woodrow and Lenora (Stevens) Hill in Delaplaine, Ark. He is survived by his wife, Lana and sisters Janie Neal of Kansas City, Mo. and Rita Storms of Paragould, Ark.; his children, Randall (Yvonne) Hill of Corning, Ark., Candie (Mike) Pitcher of Pocahontas, Ark., Bryan, Jason, Shane Hill of Corning, Ark. ...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- David Joe Ricker, 34, of Doniphan, died Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will start at noon Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Brother Jeff and David Crain officiating. Burial will be in the MoArk Cemetery...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Mary Jo McCollumn, 79, of Doniphan, died Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Current River Nursing Center in Doniphan. Mrs. McCollumn, daughter of Willie and Irene (Briscoe) Moss, was born Dec. 7, 1937, in Wayne County, Mo. She had retired as a dietary manager for Ripley County Memorial Hospital in Doniphan. Mrs. McCollumn enjoyed cooking, crocheting, sewing and reading...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Glen Parker, 98, of Piedmont, died Monday, May 8, 2017, at Clark's Mountain Nursing Home. Visitation will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, at Mt. View Cemetery, Des Arc, Mo. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

DEXTER, Mo. -- John Mitchell Tilley, 52, of Bloomfield, died Friday, May 5, 2017. Visitation will be held from 5 - 8 p.m., Tuesday, at the Watkins and Son Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m., Wednesday, at the Watkins and Sons Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Dale Holman of Dexter officiating...

DEXTER, Mo. -- Doyle Haywood, 70, of Wappapello, son of the late Bernard "Petie" Haywood and Floya Haywood born March 11, 1947 in Piggott, Ark. and passed away Friday, May 5, 2017 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Haywood retired from Emerson Electric Company in Kennett, Mo. and previously worked at Riggs Hardware in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was a St. Louis Cardinals fan, enjoyed working outdoors, and was a resident of Wappapello, Mo. previously of Kennett...

PUXICO, Mo. -- Randall L. Martin of Zalma died Thursday, May 4, 2017. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Bloomfield Veterans' Cemetery with full military rites. Arrangements by Morgan Sifford Funeral Home, Puxico.

PIGGOTT, Ark. -- Charles C. Brummett, 61, of Thayer, Mo., passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017, after his bout with cancer. He was born March 21, 1956, and was the son of W.A. "Dub" and JoAnna (Johnson) Brummett. He is survived by his wife, Robyn (Burchell) Brummett; daughter, Aimee Newby; son, James Brummett; three stepsons and their families: Josh Brainard, Jonathan Brainard, and Jeremy Kalo Shane; 10 grandchildren; mother, JoAnna Brummett; brother, Brian; and uncle Jerry Johnson...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Irma McCaffrey, 86, of New Hampshire, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in St. Louis. She was born June 25, 1930 to Homer and Rosa Lee Cates. She married Richard H. McCaffrey, Aug. 5, 1950. Mrs. McCaffrey is survived by daughters: Diane (Ken) Kirchgesler, Poplar Bluff; Joanna (Mark) Biros, New Hamsphire; and her son, James Patrick (Stephanie) McCaffrey, of Colorado; 10 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; her mother, Rosa Lee Cates, and her sister, Joann Fanai.. ...

Roy Tibbs, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday May 09, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.

MALDEN, Mo. -- Cindy Jane Hoover Martin, 39, died May 7, 2017, at her residence in Malden. Visitation will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the chapel with Rev, Bryan Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Halls Cemetery in St. Francis, Ark...

BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Treeca Kay Curd, 65, died at her home in Bloomfield Wednesday, May 10, 2017. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 12, at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield followed by the funeral services at 1 p.m. at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield. Burial will follow in the Walker Cemetery near Bloomfield with Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home of Bloomfield in charge of arrangements...

Eva "Larada" Carmack, 82, of Greenville, Mo., died Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at her residence. Visitation will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2017, at New Hope General Baptist Church, Silva, Mo. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 13, also at New Hope General Baptist Church under the care of Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Ella Mell Mobley, 89, of Fairdealing, Mo., died Thursday, May 11, 2017, at her residence in rural Ripley County, Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. A burial will be in Bethany Cemetery...

FISK, Mo. - Thomas M. Birchfield Sr., age 71, of Broseley, Mo., died Monday, May 08, 2017 at Puxico Nursing Center, in Puxico Mo. Mr. Birchfield was born June 06, 1945 in Qulin, Mo. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Army after 20 years of service in 1985. ...

FISK, Mo. -- Trennis Lee Stearns, 91 of Fisk, died Tuesday May 10, 2017 at Westwood Hills Health Care in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Stearns was born Dec. 28, 1925 in Poe, Mo., son of the late William O. and Ruby Marie (Hartle) Stearns. He served in the Army during WW II serving in Italy. ...

QULIN, Mo. -- Fleeta Rodewald, 97, of Qulin, Mo., died Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Rodewald was born Nov. 24, 1919 in Wildersville, Tenn., daughter of the late G.E and Ora Lee Lewis. She was a homemaker, and a retired postal employee and farmed with her husband. She was a life long member of Osborn General Baptist Church at Qulin, Mo...

Charles B. Wright, 83 of Poplar Bluff, Mo., went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at his home. Mr. Wright was born June 13, 1933 in Butler County, Mo., to the late Robert and Mary Jane (Duley) Wright. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Poplar Bluff, Mo. and he retired from Lucy Lee Hospital in Poplar Bluff. He previously own multiple businesses throughout the Poplar Bluff area. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Charles was a friend to all...

DEXTER, Mo. -- Gilbert Michael "Mike" Hester, 61, of Dexter, son of the late Gilbert Christman Hester and Mary Elizabeth Gray Hester was born June 3, 1955 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. and departed this life Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at his residence. Mike will be remembered by his family as a "One of a Kind" husband, father and grandfather. ...

Scotty "Ducky" Frazier, Jr., 17, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday April 26, 2017 at his residence. Visitation will be held from 1-3:00 p.m. Saturday at Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. A Memorial Service will follow at 3 p.m. in the chapel. Burial will take place in the Black Creek Cemetery...

Charles B. Wright, 83 of Poplar Bluff, Mo., went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at his home. Mr. Wright was born June 13, 1933 in Butler County, Mo., to the late Robert and Mary Jane (Duley) Wright. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Poplar Bluff, Mo. and he retired from Lucy Lee Hospital in Poplar Bluff. He previously own multiple businesses throughout the Poplar Bluff area. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. Charles was a friend to all...

Shirley M. Robertson, 78, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at her residence. She was born on Oct. 25, 1938 to Eugene and Myrtle (McClintock) Fuller in Oakland, Calif. Shirley worked hard all of her life and enjoyed her retirement. She enjoyed gardening and reading, but most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends...

PIGGOTT, ARK. -- George Eli "Skip" Britton, 68, of Pollard, Ark., died Monday, May 8, 2017, at the John J. Pershing VA Hospital in Poplar Bluff, Mo. A graveside service was held the morning of Friday, May 12, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Campbell, Mo., with Mike Akers officiating. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Ark., is in charge of the arrangements...

DEXTER, Mo. -- Glen Arthur Gipson, 94, son of the late Bert Truman Gipson and Lucy Ann Hickson Gipson was born on Jan. 17, 1923 in Parma, Mo. and departed this life on May 6, 2017 at the Parkwood Assistant Living Center at Surprise, Ariz. Mr. Gipson was a veteran of the United States Army and served in WWII. He later became a farmer and enjoyed it all the way up to his retirement...

Barbara Lynn Smithson, 69, of Harviell, died Tuesday, May 2, 2017 in Harviell, Mo. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Moore Funeral Service Chapel. Allen Lutert is officiating. Online condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Eva "Larada" Carmack, 82, of Greenville, Mo., passed away Thursday, May 10, 2017, at her residence. Larada was a longtime resident of Wayne County, Mo. She was born at Burbank, Mo., on Jan. 20, 1935, to parents William Arthur Allen and Evelyn Francis (Eaton) Allen...

GREENVILLE Mo. -- Mack Lawrence, 86, died Thursday, May 11, 2017 at his home in Greenville, Mo. Arrangements are pending with the Morrison Worley Greenville Chapel.

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Elvis Albert, 76, of Annapolis, Mo. died Friday, May 12, 2017, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Visitation will be at noon Tuesday at the Church of the Nazarene in Annapolis. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. at the church with Pastor Howard Casteel officiating. Burial will be in the Morris...

Teddie Roach, 70, of Poplar Bluff died Thursday, May 11, 2017, at the Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Ash Craft Cemetery in Poplar Bluff. Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff is in charge of arrangements...

GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Mack Lawrence, 86, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017 at his home in Greenville. He was born March 1, 1931 at Canalou, Mo., (the first, brightest and best looking) twin son of Armstead and Rethia (McWaters) Lawrence...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Stephanie Michelle Griffin, 46, of Neelyville, was born May 15, 1971 and departed this life Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. A lifelong Butler County resident, she enjoyed reading, flower gardens and taking pictures...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Joseph W. Wilson, 83, of Doniphan, Mo., died Thursday, May 11, 2017, in the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel of Neelyville. A graveside service with full military rites will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the Pilgrims' Rest Cemetery near Fairdealing...

GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Denton "Denny" Deering, 56, of Greenville, Mo., passed away Friday, May 12, 2017, at Poplar Bluff, Mo. Denny was a life resident of Wayne County, Mo. He was born Dec. 1, 1960 to parents George "Sonny" and Sarah (Howell) Deering at Mexico, Mo...

VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Margie Louise Pigg, 92, of Van Buren, died Friday, May 12, 2017 at the Riverways Manor Nursing Home in Van Buren. Visitation will be begin for the public at 10 a.m. Friday, May 19, 2017 at the South Town General Baptist Church in Van Buren, Hwy 103, with the funeral services following at 1 p.m. in the Church Chapel. Rev. Jeff Brake will be officiating. Burial will be in Van Buren City Cemetery in Van Buren...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Betty Ann Newcomb, 72, of Neelyville, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Newcomb was born Jan. 30, 1945. She worked as a salesman in a dress shop and enjoyed her grandchildren, gardening, and fishing. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Corning, Ark...

PARAGOULD, Ark. - James "Jamie" Hines, 22, of Paragould, Ark., passed away in Blytheville, Ark. He was a truck driver, but his passion was being outdoors. He loved to hunt, fish, hike, and camp. James was the son of Cheryl Whiteside Monette and Jesse Hines. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Milton L. "Junior" Hines II; step grandfather, William Pace; and step-grandmother, Judy Chaney...

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. - Roberta Gleason, 81 of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Stonebridge Senior Living in Maryland Heights, Mo.. The daughter of Robert "Bob" Scobee Jr. and Esther (Bennett) Scobee, she was born August 27, 1935, in Kirksville, MO. On April 10, 1954, in Kirksville, MO, she was united in marriage to Meredith "Pete" Gleason...

CAMPBELL, Mo. - Mr. Paul Dover Jr, 58, of Campbell, died Saturday, May 13, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will be at 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 16 at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. The funeral will be at 1 p.m., Wed., May 17 at Landess Funeral Chapel in Campbell with Mr. Wesley Morgan officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn-Landess Addition Cemetery in Campbell...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. - Donald Eugene Cato, 60, of Doniphan, passed away May 13, 2017 at his residence. He was born July 17, 1956 at St Louis, Missouri to Robert Edward Cato and Dorothy Wilson Cato. He is survived by his children; Amy Diane Gilmore and husband Alan of Copperas Cove, Texas, Donald Cody Cato and Fiancé Brittine Allen of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Victoria Paige Cato and Dennis Cooper of Poplar Bluff, Missouri and Michael William Cato of Poplar Bluff, One sister: Kim Patty and husband James of Neelyville, Missouri; six grandchildren; Kale, Lucy, Lennon, Dean, Aiyden, Avery.. ...

CAMPBELL, Mo. - Mr. Paul Dover Jr, 58, of Campbell, died Sat., May 13, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will be at 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 16 at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. The funeral will be at 1 p.m., Wed., May 17 at Landess Funeral Chapel in Campbell with Mr. Wesley Morgan officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn-Landess Addition Cemetery in Campbell...

Thomas M. Birchfield Sr., 71, of Broseley, Mo., died Monday, May 08, 2017 at Puxico Nursing Center, in Puxico Mo. Visitation service was held May 15, 2017 at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk followed by a graveside service was held at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...

John Mitchell Tilley, 52, of Bloomfield, Mo. died Friday, May 5, 2017 A visitation service was held May 9, 2017 and the funeral service was held May 10, 2017 at the Watkins and Funeral Chapel in Dexter. Rev. Dale Holman officiated. Burial followed in the Bloomfield Cemetery...

Mary McCollumn, 79, of Doniphan, Mo. died Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Current River Nursing Center in Doniphan. On May 10, 2017 a visitation service was held at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan with a graveside service following at the Shiloh Cemetery in Shook...

FISK, Mo. -- Gregory H. Elledge, 50, of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday, April 23, 2017 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff. Visitation was at White-Sanders Funeral Home, Fisk. The funeral service followed in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Rick White officiating...

Will D. Williams, 78, of Wappapello, Mo, died Monday, May 15, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. There will be a memorial service at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Dexter with Rev. Dale Holman officiating...

Judy Ann (Pierce) Turner, 64, of Ellsinore, Mo., died Saturday, May 6, 2017. Arrangements will be at a later date. McSpadden Funeral Home. Online condolences: www.mcspaddenfh.com

ELLSNORE, Mo. -- Norma Hampton, daughter of the late Clyde Ottis and Thelma Edith (Raymer) Norman, departed this life on May 15, 2017. Norma was raised in Ellsinore, Mo., and she loved to travel, explore and she especially loved new experiences. Her travels took her from Missouri to Illinois and then to Arizona. ...

Hadley Andrew Barber, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away at his home on Monday, May 15, 2017. Mr. Barber was born June 27, 1937 at his parents' home in Butler County, Mo. and his life was transformed by the Holy Spirit in 1993 when God changed his life to serve the Lord...

NEW MADRID, Mo. -- Donald L. Julian, 81, of New Madrid died Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at St, Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at Richards Funeral Home in New Madrid followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Officiating will be Dean Wallace. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery...

FISK, Mo. -- Pansy M. Franklin, 68, of Dudley, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Franklin was born Feb. 15, 1949 in Puxico, daughter of the late Harley and Laura Hicks. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family...

Leona Imogene McPike, 91, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. McPike, the daughter of the late Joseph Rogous and Etta May Bingham Fears, was born March 14, 1926 in Ellington. She was a member of the Bluff City Apostolic Worship Center, where she served as Ladies Auxiliary Leader. For many years Mrs. McPike worked for the Florsheim Shoe Factory. She enjoyed spending time with her family, being active in her church and her T.O.P.S. group...

GREENVILLE, Mo. - Nelda Humphreys, 82, formerly of Greenville, died Thursday, May 18 at her daughter's home in O'Fallon, Mo. Arrangements are pending with Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Greenville.

NEELYVILLE, Mo.-- Robert "Bob" K. Day, 53, of Naylor, died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center, Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, a Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel. Service will follow at 1 p.m. at the Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel...

Jack Miller, 76, of Poplar Bluff, died Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Online condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com

Ralph Muzny, Jr., 63, of Williamsville, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Online condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Stephen Willard Torlina, 72, of rural Piedmont, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at his residence. There will be a memorial service planned at a later date. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Devora Lee Kingery, 59, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, May 19, 2017 in Butler County, Mo. The arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

MALDEN, Mo. -- Kenny Collins, 64, of Malden died Thursday, May 18, 2017 at his residence. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Landess Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden with Pastor Dale Hartle...

Jack Miller, 76, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born Oct. 28, 1940 to Carl and Grace (Scott) Miller in Poplar Bluff. Jack graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1958. He received degrees in Aeronautics and Hotel/Motel Hospitality Management. He married Ann Webber, June 2, 1966, in Poplar Bluff...

WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo. -- Melvin Dewayne Anderson Sr., 82, of Williamsville, Mo., passed away Friday, May 19, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Melvin was born Dec. 18, 1934, to Harrison and Alpha (Keele) Anderson. Melvin grew up in the Williamsville area and attended school there. ...

Ralph Muzny, Jr., 63, of Williamsville, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born Feb. 27, 1954 to Ralph and Shirley Muzny in Oklahoma City, Okla. Ralph obtained his Masters in Public Administration from University of Arkansas Little Rock and his Masters in Social Work from University of Missouri St. ...

CUBA, Mo. -- George William Grady, 76, of Cuba, Mo., was born to the union of Bernard and Eva Jeanne Grady June 26, 1940 in Portageville. He left from this life after a long illness surrounded by family, Friday, April 21, 2017. George was a 1958 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School and a 1962 graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology with a degree in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering. ...

Dorothy Zahner, 90, died Friday, May 19, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Online condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com

Kenneth Lee Burke, 89, of Cape Girardeau, Mo. formerly of Pontiac, Mich. died Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at the Mo. State Veterans Home. He was born May 19, 1927 in Dexter, Mo. to the late John J. Burke and Clara Etta Pyle Burke. He was a member of the First Baptist Church...

PUXICO, Mo. -- Misty Diane Hare, 39, of Dexter, Mo., died Friday, May 19, 2017, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will be at noon Monday at Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico followed by the funeral at 2 p.m. in the chapel. Burial will be in the Dexter City Cemetery. Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico is in charge of arrangements...

Sandra Kay Warren, 59, of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday, May 21, 2017 at her residence. She was born Nov. 29, 1957 in San Bernardino, Calif., to the late Bill Levi Minchew and Katherine Roberta Thompson Minchew. She was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff...

Dorothy Louise Zahner, 90, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born Dec. 13, 1926 to John and Mary (Cremeens) Snider in St. Louis. She graduated from Central High School in St. Louis and William Woods University with a Bachelor's Degree. Dorothy was the owner of Wolf Run Residential Care and Cardinal House Assisted Living in Poplar Bluff...

Mike Waddell, 60, of Poplar Bluff, died Saturday, May 20, 2017 at his residence. A memorial gathering and pot luck dinner will be held from 5 - 8 p.m., Friday, May 26, 2017 at Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Immediately following the family and friends invite everyone to Mike's Bar on W Highway...

GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Nelda Humphreys, 82, of Greenville, died Thursday, May 18, at her daugher's home in O'Fallon, Mo. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m., Friday at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Greenville. Funeral services followed at 2 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Pastor Brenda Henson officiating...

Jentry Sturgeon, 36, of Poplar Bluff, died Saturday, May 20, 2017 at her residence. Visitation will be from noon - 2 p.m., Thursday, at Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Funeral services will be held immediately following visitation at 2 p.m. in the Moore Funeral Service Chapel...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Anna Jane McMurry, 66, of Piedmont, died Saturday, May 20, at the Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at the Morrison-Worley Chapel in Piedmont with Pastor Richard Sanders officiating...

VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Anita (Shupe) Sutherland, 56, of Van Buren, died Monday, May 22, 2017 at her residence. A Memorial Service will be held at the First Assembly of God Church at a later date. Online condolences: www.mcspaddenfh.com

Regina Burton Wright, 96, died Sunday, May 21, 2017 at St. Anthony's Hospital in St. Louis. She was born May 26, 1920 to the late Levi and Elva Burton in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was saved at the age of 16; she was a charter member of Temple Baptist Church and later became a member of First Baptist Church. ...

QULIN, Mo. -- Leonard "Lenny" Weston Jr., 42, of Poplar Bluff, died Saturday, May 20, 2017 at his residence, in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Weston was born Oct. 10, 1974 in Dexter. He was a truck driver for Mid Continent Nail. He married Wendy Dunaway, Feb. 3, 1995. ...

PUXICO, Mo. -- Norman J. Ridenour, of Puxico, died Monday, May 22, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be at 6 p.m., Wednesday at Morgan Sifford Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, at Morgan Sifford Chapel with Dean Williams officiating...

Devora Lee Kingery, age 59, of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, May 19, 2017 in Butler County. Devora "Tiddle" was born June 9, 1957 in Benton Harbor, Mich. She graduated from Corning High School in Corning, Ark. and spent her summers working for her parents at Sugar Creek Country Club in Piggott, Ark. ...

James "Jim" Z. Norman, 92, of Washington, Mo., formerly of Qulin, Mo., entered into the arms of Jesus on May 22, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. Jim, son of James H. Norman and wife, Ella, nee Barnes, was born July 8, 1924 in Qulin, Mo. He was united in marriage to Velma Hast on August 9, 1946 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. and two daughters came to bless this union...

Donald Welch, 54, died May 10, 2017 at his residence. Visitation was held May 12, 2017 at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. The funeral service was May 13, 2017 in the funeral chapel. Rev. Tim Russell officiated. Burial followed in the Dexter Cemetery...

Will D. Williams, 78, of Wappapello, Mo, died Monday, May 15, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. There was a memorial service at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Dexter with Rev. Dale Holman officiating...

FISK, Mo. -- Pansy M. Franklin, 68, of Dudley, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff. Visitation was Thursday, May 18, 2017 at White-Sanders Funeral Home, Fisk. Funeral services was Friday, May 19, 2017 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jim Cornman officiating. Burial will be in Ash Hill Cemetery East at Fisk...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Erma I. Portell, 62, of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Piedmont, died, Friday, May 19, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. The family will have a memorial service at a later date. Ruegg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...

Dorothy Louise Zahner, 90, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born Dec. 13, 1926 to John and Mary (Cremeens) Snider in St. Louis. She graduated from Central High School in St. Louis and William Woods University with a Bachelor's Degree. Dorothy was the owner of Wolf Run Residential Care and Cardinal House Assisted Living in Poplar Bluff...

Michael "Mike" Tucker, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Tucker, the son of the late John Edwin and Mildred Adell (Partridge) Tucker, was born July 7, 1944 in Houston, Texas. Mr. Tucker was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed spending time with his family and working around the house...

Ms. Jentry Jeanelle Sturgeon, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017, at her residence in Poplar Bluff. She was born on Sept. 3, 1981 to Ronnie Sturgeon and Kathy Pigg in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Jentry is survived by her parents, Ronnie (Sharon) Sturgeon of Spring Hill, Fla. and Kathy (Rick) Pigg of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; her grandmother, Ethel Dempsey; and three brothers, Clint Sturgeon, Dylan Pigg, and Eric Pigg...

PUXICO, Mo. -- Norman J. Ridenour, of Puxico, died Monday, May 22, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be at 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 24, at Morgan Sifford Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 25, at Morgan Sifford Chapel with Dean Williams officiating...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Brian David Bess, 52, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Mo. At the time of his passing Brian was surrounded by loving friends and siblings. Brian was born to the late Robert and Peggy Bess Feb. 15, 1965 in Poplar Bluff. Brian was preceded in death by his brother Richard Brown and is survived by his sisters: Suzanne Bess McClure, Melinda Bess and brothers: Robert Brown, Stephen Bess and Christopher Bess...

Anna Lee Morgan, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Westwood Hills Health Care Center. She was born June 24, 1932 in Arab, Mo. to the late Cleatus Hendrix and Thelma Gobble Hendrix. She was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff. She was of the Methodist faith...

Norman Jacob Ridenour passed away surrounded by family at 2:28 a.m. on May 22 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born on Nov. 3, 1931, on the family home place just outside of Puxico to Louis D and Edna E. Ridenour. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War from 1951-1958...

Mike Waddell, 60, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 at his residence. He was born March 19, 1957 to Rod and Ruby (Morse) Waddell in West Covina, Calif. He graduated from Granite City North High School in 1976. After graduating he started as a security officer at Edgewater Casino in Laughlin, Nevada. ...

FISK, Mo. -- Armatha June Risinger Hood Thornberry, 69, of the Fisk and Poplar Bluff area passed Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Thornberry was born Jan. 3, 1948 at Fisk, the daughter of the late Jewel and Emily Sanders Risinger. She attended the Fisk-Rombauer School system...

MALDEN, Mo. -- Roy Clarkston, 79, of Clarkton, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at his residence. Visitation will be from 1 -3 p.m., Saturday, at Landess Funeral Home in Malden. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m., Saturday at Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden with Rev. Derrick Gouldman officiating...

MALDEN, Mo. -- Bob L. Batchelor, 82, of Malden, died Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Southeast Healthcare in Dexter. He was born Aug. 6, 1934 to the late Archie and Maud Forbes Batchelor in Kennett. Mr. Batchelor was a policeman and a merchant owner prior to his retirement...

Helen Moore, 90, of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Chicago, Ill., died Monday, May 8, 2017 at Westwood Hills Health Center. She was born Dec. 7, 1926 in Delhi, La. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a member of the Grace Conservative Baptist Church in Chicago...

Roy L. Tibbs, 84, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Tibbs, the son of the late James and Pearl Hawken Tibbs, was born Sept. 14, 1932 in Poplar Bluff. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. Mr. Tibbs was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He had retired from the Poplar Bluff Fire Department after 36 years of service...

FISK, Mo. -- Truman Barr, 89, of Wappapello, Mo., died Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Barr was born Thursday, Feb. 23, 1928 in Lilbourn, Mo. to the late Loyd and Willie Ira Lee (Harris) Barr. On July 4, 1948 he married Mary Ann Pry at Broseley, Mo. She preceded him in death on March 6, 2008...

Helen Moore -- Poplar Bluff, Mo. Arnatha Thornberry -- Poplar Bluff/Fisk, Mo. Bob Batchelor -- Malden, Mo. Truman Barr -- Wappapello, Mo. Margie M. Hatfield -- Jackson, Mo. Roy L. Tibbs -- Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Margie M. Hatfield, 89, of Jackson, Mo., formerly of Williamsville, Mo., passed away peacefully Wednesday, ay 24, 2017, at her home with her family by her side. Margie was born July 18, 1927 in Perry County, Ark. to the late Virgil and Melissa Pruett. ...

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FISK, Mo. -- Truman Barr, 89, of Wappapello, Mo., died Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Barr was born Thursday, Feb. 23, 1928 in Lilbourn, Mo. to the late Loyd and Willie Ira Lee (Harris) Barr. On July 4, 1948 he married Mary Ann Pry at Broseley, Mo. She preceded him in death on March 6, 2008...

FiSK, Mo. -- Mary Ellen Vernon, 100, of Fisk, Mo., died Friday, May 26, 2017 at Westwood Hills Health Care Center, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Visitation and the funeral was Monday, May 29, at the Fisk Presbyterian Church with Craig Hamilton officiating. Burial will be in Shain Memorial Cemetery at Fisk...

Norman Jacob Ridenour passed away surrounded by family at 2:28 a.m. Monday, May 22 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born on Nov. 3, 1931, on the family home place just outside of Puxico to Louis D and Edna E. Ridenour. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War from 1951-1958...

FISK, Mo. -- Armatha June Risinger Hood Thornberry, 69, of the Fisk and Poplar Bluff area died Wednesday May 24, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation wasat 10 a.m., Saturday, May 27, at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk. Funeral services followed at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jim Sanders officiating...

James Archie Rash, 80, of Bonne Terre, Mo, formerly of Festus, Mo., died Sunday, May 14, 2017, at St. Anthony's Medical Center in St. Louis County, Mo. Visitation was Sunday, May 21, at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus, then after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, with funeral services at 10:30 a.m. ...

Arvella Jean Dugas, 70, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, May 26, 2017, at her residence. She was born May 5, 1947, in Poplar Bluff to the late Arvell E. Fredwell and Myrtle L. Pennington Fredwell. She was a life long resident of Poplar Bluff. She married Gilbert Dugas Sept. 5, 1964, in Poplar Bluff. He survives...

Lois Jean King, 89, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. King, the daughter of the late John and Vera V. Cline Schmitt, was born March 27, 1928 in St. Louis. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was a homemaker. Mrs. King enjoyed spending time with her family, playing bridge and golf, cooking, painting, sewing and watching tennis matches on TV...

DEXTER, Mo. -- George Franklin Smee, 95, of Dexter died Friday, May 26, 2017, at the Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter. Mr. Smee was born May 4, 1922, at Parma, Mo., to William Franklin Smee and Phoebe Gibbs Smee. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Dexter, Mo...

Harold "Doc" Shaw, P.A., 74, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died on Friday, May 26, 2017, at his residence. He was born May 20, 1943, in Wichita, Kan., to Harold Dennis Shaw and Helen (Anderson) Shaw. He married Karen Elizabeth (Blalock) Shaw on June 18, 1963. He was a member of the Church of Christ for his lifetime. He worshipped at Highland Church of Christ since 1993...

FiSK, Mo. -- Mary Ellen Vernon, 100, of Fisk, Mo., died Friday, May 26, 2017 at Westwood Hills Health Care Center, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Vernon was born Sept. 22, 1916 in Obion County, Tenn., daughter of the late Avery Guy and Irene Bradshaw Upton. She was a member of Fisk Presbyterian Church at Fisk. She was a retired teacher and had taught most of her career in the Twin Rivers school district. She was one of the founders of the Fisk Community Library...

MALDEN, Mo. -- Jim Kalkbrenner, 68, of Malden died Wednesday, May 24, 2016, at his residence. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. today at Landess Funeral Home in Malden, followed by the funeral at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Aulden Leblanc officiating.s

Travis J. Dodson, 75, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017 at his residence. Travis, the son of the late Homer A. and Bessie A. Wilburn Dodson, was born March 18, 1942 in Marston, Mo. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a retired truck driver with Penske Trucking Company, was a farmer and worked as a transport driver with the Family Counseling Center. ...

VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Vernell "Nell" (Reeves) Godsy,80, daughter of the late James and Martha (Barton) Reeves was born Sept. 5, 1936 in Oneonta, Ala., and departed this life Friday, May 26, 2017 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff...

Madrian Cooper, 23, of Anderson, Ind., died Sunday, May 28, 2017. Services are pending with Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home. A full obit will run later in the week.

CORNING, Ark. -- Eugene Malone, 85, of Poplar Bluff died Monday, May 29, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Survivors are his wife Elsie Malone of Poplar Bluff; brother Cornealius Malone, Jr. of St. Louis; and sister Polly Boyd of Perry, GA. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, at Bond Cemetery in Knobel, Ark. with Pastor Herbert Ellis officiating...

PUXICO, Mo. - Bessie Evelyn Bridges, 90, of Puxico, died Monday, May 29, 2017 at the Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, June 2 at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Puxico. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home with Rev. Jimmy Clark of Puxico officiating...

DEXTER, Mo. - David Edward Hunsaker, 62, died Monday, May 29, 2017 at his residence. Friends may call at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter after 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 1st. Funeral services will be held Friday the 2nd of June at 11 a.m. at the Watkins and Sons Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Steve Tippen and Rev. Rick Roberts officiating. Burial will be in the Dexter City Cemetery...

Rosa Lee Ford, 93, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tues., May 30, 2017 at Westwood Hills Healthcare in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., Friday, June 2 at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff. The funeral will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Springfield, Mo. Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences: www.fowler-sullivanfuneralhome.com...

GIDEON, Mo. - Jerry Gale Hill, 68, of Clarkton, Mo., died Monday, May 29, 2017 at his daughter's residence in Paragould, Ark. Visitation will be at noon, Friday, June 2 at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Gideon. The funeral will be at 2 p.m., Friday, June 2 at Bradshaw Chapel in Gideon with Rev. William Hill officiating. Burial will be in Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton...

MALDEN, Mo. - Earl D. Smith, 86, of Clarkton, Mo., died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be at 6 p.m., Thurs., June 1 at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will be at 10 a.m., Friday, June 2 at Bradshaw Chapel in Malden with Rev. Stephen Watkins officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kennett...

Larry Halford, 68, died of cancer on May 29, 2017. He retired as Director of DISA/Computing Services DECC Columbus, Director of Enterprise Operations Division and Technical Support Branch. He was married for 46 years to Brenda. Also Surviving Larry is his brother James, sister-in-law Sheila, nieces Shelly, Dawn, Crystal, and Jami, and their partners and children. ...

ELLSINORE, Mo. - Virginia Crites, 100, of Butler County, died Friday, May 26, 2017 in Carter County. Visitation will be at 11 a.m., Wed., May 31 at McSpadden Ellsinore chapel. The funeral will follow immediately and burial will be at White's Mill Cemetery...

DEXTER, Mo. - Larry Dale Burris of Dexter, son of the late Jewel Warner and Grace Lee Maddox Burris, was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on May 7, 1948, and passed away at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on May 29, 2017, at the age of 69 years and 22 days...