Obituaries from September 2017

Keith Eugene Rosson, Sr., 62, of Poplar Bluff passed away Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017, at his home. Mr. Rosson was born Feb. 7, 1955 in Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Rosson was the former pastor of Apostolic Assembly of Jesus Christ. He served in the United States Army from 1972-1973...

DEXTER, Mo. -- Robert E. Martin, 91, of Wappapello, Mo. died in his home Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017. There are no services scheduled at this time. Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences: www.watkinsfuneralhome.com...

Elinore Lyons, 78 of Poplar Bluff passed away Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mrs. Lyons was born Feb. 10, 1939 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. to the late Junie Carl and Elsie (Frederickson) Carl. Mrs. Lyons was a homemaker and she enjoyed sewing, crafts and bingo. She was married to Francis Lyons and he preceded her in death...

Dorothy Stilts, 88, of St. Peters, Mo, formerly of Puxico, died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2017 at Saint Peters Manor. Services were held Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 at Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico. Rev. Ray Placher officiated. Burial followed in the Puxico City Cemetery...

Cynthia Clara Ogles, 58, of Poplar Bluff, Mo, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017 in Puxico, Mo. She was born Dec. 26, 1958 in Doniphan, Mo. to the late William Richardson and Kathy Kelly Richardson. She was a 2011 graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Chef School, with expertise in pastries. ...

FISK, Mo. -- Thomas H. Collier, 80, of Hazelwood, Mo., died Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 at his residence. Visitation was Thursday, Aug. 31, at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk. Graveside services with military honors was Friday, Sept. 1, at Brown Chapel Cemetery in Broseley with Rev. Kevin Causey officiating...

BROSELEY, Mo. -- Mary Jane Kathleen (Ladyman) Wagster, 89, of Broseley, died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017 at Cedargate Healthcare, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Visitation was Friday, Sept. 1, 2017 at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk. Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jim Sanders and Rev. Danny Collins officiating. Burial will be in Brown Chapel Cemetery at Broseley...

BELTON, Mo. -- Wanda S. (Anspach) Watson died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017 in Belton, Mo. Memorial services will be held with her family and friends will begin at noon Monday, Sept 4, 2017, at the South Poplar Bluff General Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff with burial following at 2 p.m in Memorial Gardens, Highway 67 South...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Gary John Trapp, 75, of Piedmont, Mo., died Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Poplar Bluff, Mo. Visitation will be held from 4:30-8 p.m, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, Mo. Services will follow at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, also at the chapel...

Randall "Randy" Lacy, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Friday, Sept. 1, 2017 at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Randy, the son of the late O.H. and Bessie May Mosely Lacy, was born Feb. 5, 1935 in Clarkton, Mo. He was of the Baptist faith and had retired from McDonnell Douglas/Boeing as a departmental business manager in 1993. ...

FRISCO, Texas -- Dorothy (Dotty) Francis, 89, died Friday, Aug. 11, 2017 after a long and difficult struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Throughout this struggle, her husband Howard Francis was always by her side. She resided at Prairie Estates Nursing Home in Frisco, Texas, when she died...

MALDEN, Mo. -- Theola Townsend, 55, of Columbia, formerly of Malden, died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, at University Hospital in Columiba. Visitation will be from noon - 1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden. Graveside services will follow at 1 p.m. at the Macedonia Cemetery in Malden...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Georgie A. Clark, 82, of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, at Cedargate Nursing Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will held at 11 a.m., Thursday, at the Morrison-Worley Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home chapel with Pastor Steve Proctor officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic Cemetery...

GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Randolph S. Joy, 58, of Silva, died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at the Wesley-Dixon Cemetery in Hiram with Bro. Robert Randolph officiating. Services are under the direction of Morrison-Worley Greenville Chapel...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Justin Adam Young, 36, of Blytheville, Ark., died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, in rural Ripley County, Highway 160 east of Doniphan. Mr. Young, son of Dennis Young and Pam (Donnell) Barr, was born March 25, 1981, in Poplar Bluff. He was a pipe fitter and welder and had formerly lived in the Ripley County area. ...

Jackie Moore, 66, of Poplar Bluff passed away Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017 in Poplar Bluff. She was born Jan. 11, 1951 in Memphis, Tenn., to Jack and Ruth Trammel. Jackie grew up in Wilson, Ark., and graduated from Wilson High School in 1969. She obtained her Bachelor's in Elementary Education from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Ark. ...

MALDEN, Mo. -- Jerry Donald Pavy, 78, of Malden, died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, at his residence. Visitation will at 1 p.m. until service time Thursday at Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc. in Malden. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Bradshaw Chapel with Rev. Bryan Johnson officiating. Burial in Bethany Cemetery in Campbell...

James D. McNeelis, Jr., 82, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, Sept. 4, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. James, the son of the late James D. Sr. and Jennie Alexander McNeelis, was born Nov. 23, 1934 in Somerville, Tenn. He was a teacher in the Dexter Public School System for 30 years. ...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Monty Roberts, 58, died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center Emergency Room. Funeral arrangements are pending with Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan and will be announce upon completion.

DEXTER, Mo. -- Alisha (Petty) Hagy, 33, of Wappapello, Mo. died in Memphis Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Richard Blagg of Wappapello officiating. Burial will held at the Dexter Cemetery in Dexter, Mo. with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements...

DEXTER, Mo. -- Claudia J. Wilson, 72, of Dexter, died at her home in Dexter Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. There are no services scheduled at this time. Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements. Online condolences: www.watkinsfuneralhome.com...

Major William Paul Taylor II (US Army Ret.)(aka Bill) died peacefully at home at 2:35 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. Major Taylor served during the Korean War and during two tours of combat duty in Vietnam. He was awarded the Purple Heart during the Korean conflict. ...

Tierra Page McCain March, 29, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, at her residence. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., Friday at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., Friday, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in City Cemetery...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Monty Wayne Roberts, 58, of Doniphan, died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will follow at noon in the funeral home chapel with Brother Monty Flanagan officiating. Burial will be in the Doniphan City Cemetery...

Joe Edward Warren, 63, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born July 31, 1954 in Catron, Mo. to the late Ollie and Vilena Warren. He loved watching game shows, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family and friends...

MALDEN, Mo. -- Darlene Faye Wagner Noyes, 78, of Broomfield, Colo., died Saturday, June 24, 2017 in Broomfield. A graveside memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden with David Wagner officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Tim Savage, 57, died Friday, Sept. 8 at his home near Piedmont. Arrangements are pending with the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont.

Darlene Faye Wagner Noyes -- Broomfield, Colo.

WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo.-- Evelyn "Evey" Scott of Williamsville, Mo, was stillborn Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Poplar Bluff, Mo. Arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home, Williamsville.

WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo.-- Donna Marie Wood of Williamsville died Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, at her residence. Visitation will be held Donna at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Williamsville. Services will be held at the Williamsville chapel at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12. Burial will follow at Memorial Gardens, Poplar Bluff, Mo...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Tim Savage, 57, passed away Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, at his home near Piedmont. He was born Aug. 26, 1960 at Ironton, Mo., the son of Carl and Mabel (Brawley) Savage. Tim graduated from South Iron High School and owned and operated Savage Basements for over 30 years. He married Christina Ruble Aug. 29, 1992, and they made their home in Piedmont. He was of the Baptist faith...

NEELYVILLE, Mo.-- Mildred Redus, 87, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, in the Mark Twain Caring Center. She was born Aug. 10, 1930, at Old Burr, Ark., to the late Delno Mars and Gracie Billips Mars. On July 18, 1951 at Pocahontas, Ark., she was married to Gene Malloy Redus...

PIEDMONT, Mo.-- Glen R. Sertl, 68, of Annapolis, Mo., died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at his residence. At this time arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, Mo. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Joyce W. Schoonover, 81, of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. There are no services planned. Online condolences: www.fowlersullivanhome.com

ST CLAIR, Mo. - Mabel Louise Goforth, known to all as Louise, of St. Clair, MO, departed this life in St. Clair on September 8, 2017, having reached the age of eighty-one years, four months and eighteen days. Louise was born in Gideon, MO, on April 20, 1936, daughter of Oliver Ben Spence and Marjorie Fern Spence nee Spickelmier. On June 18, 1955, she was united in marriage to Billie Carl Goforth, known to all as Bill, and four children came to bless this union...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Evelyn "Evey" Scott of Williamsville, Mo., was still born Friday, Sept. 7, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Poplar Bluff. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, at Holliday Cemetery. Bro. John England will minister to the family...

BERNIE, Mo. - Juanita Thurston, daughter of the late Enid Wright Burton was born on September 6, 1925 in Michigan and departed this life on September 8, 2017 at the Gideon Care Center in Gideon, Missouri at the age of 92. Mrs. Thurston, was a former teacher at Bernie Public Schools, member of the Bernie United Methodist Church, Order of Eastern Star, and Missouri State Teachers Association...

Alisha (Petty) Hagy, 33, of Wappapello died in Memphis Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. Services were held Sept. 8, 2017 at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Rev. Richard Blagg officiated. Burial followed in the Dexter Cemetery.

Robert E. Martin, 91, of Wappapello died at his home Aug. 30, 2017. No services are scheduled at this time. Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter is in charge of arrangements.

VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Nina "June" Keeney, 77, of Fremont, Mo., died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 in Fremont. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Online condolences: www.mcspaddenfh.com

BLOOMFIELD, Mo. - James W. Anderson, Sr., 84, of St. Peters, Mo., died Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 as his residence. Visitation will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home with Rev. Ken Long of St. Peters and Rev. Dale Presley of Dexter officiating...

Lois Francis Caldwell of Puxico, daughter of the late Lestie and Minnie Mossman O'Neal, was born Dec. 8, 1927, in Puxico, Mo. and passed away at her home near Puxico on Aug. 23, 2017, at the age of 89 years, 8 months and 15 days. She had lived in Puxico all her life. She was a member of the Corinth General Baptist Church near Puxico, the CC Community Club, was treasurer of the Rock Hill Cemetery for several years and enjoyed sewing and quilting...

MALDEN, Mo. -- Eugene James "Gene" Parker, 89, of Malden died Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, in Malden. A visitation will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 in the chapel with Brother Jerald Burger and Brother Richie Parker officiating. Burial will be in Rosewood Cemetery in Malden...

WAPPAPELLO, Mo. -- Barbara A. Lawrence, 75, of Wappapello, Mo., passed away Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 at her residence. Barbara, the daughter of the late Marshall and Mavis (Brawley) Bryant, was born Nov. 14, 1941 in Morehouse, Mo. Barbara was of the Protestant faith and was a retired registered nurse. She was dedicated to her family and her job of taking care of babies. In earlier years she enjoyed cooking, camping and being outdoors...

Joyce W. Schoonover, 81, of Poplar Bluff passed away Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center Mrs. Schoonover was born Jan. 7, 1936 in Quinton, Okla. to the late Frank and Beulah Morris. She is survived by children: David Trail, John Trail, James Trail, Jane Smith, and Acie Trail; sisters: Berthie Thomas, Florie McLeland; brother, Anthony Morris; and several grand and great-grandchildren...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Deborah Joan Donley Putman, 54, of Cape Girardeau, Mo., died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital. No services have been scheduled. Fowler Sullivan Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

MALDEN, Mo. -- Howard Clinton Poole, 77, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, at his residence. No memorial service planned. Online condolences: www.bradshawfh.com

PIEDMONT, Mo. - Jean E. Simmons, 74, formerly of Piedmont, died Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 at her son's home in Christmas, Fla. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 17 in the Clay Cemetery near Piedmont with Bro. Richard Sanders officiating. Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.morrisonworleychapel.com...

Joyce Acup, 73, of Greenville, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born Nov. 28, 1943 in St. Louis. She was a retired nurses aide from Doctors and Lucy Lee Hospitals after many years of service for her work. To her friends she was know as "Sam", as they kindly nicknamed her. She enjoyed spending time with her family...

DONIPHAN, Mo. - Nevada Evelyn Neal, 87, of Doniphan, Missouri, died Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Mrs. Neal was born December 12, 1929, in Cheatham County, Tennessee. She had worked at Bussman Fuse in the printing department. Mrs. Neal was a member of the Fairview General Baptist Church and enjoyed attending church and especially liked gospel music. Her special joy was being with her grandchildren...

DONIPHAN, Mo. - Samantha Louise (Potter) Monaghan, 35, of Dexter, Mo., died Monday, September 11, 2017 at her residence. Visitation will be from 3 - 5 p.m., Saturday, September 16 at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Doniphan.

DONIPHAN, Mo. - Howard Donald "Don" Slayton, 77, of Doniphan, Missouri, died Friday, September 8, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mr. Slayton, son of Howard E. and Mary (Stack) Slayton, was born November 14, 1939, in Doniphan. ...

ELLSINORE, Mo. - Willard Eugene Barnett, son of the late John and Elizabeth Stella (Hedge) Barnett was born January 15, 1929 and departed this life on September 11, 2017 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He had attained the age of eighty-eight years, seven months and twenty-seven days...

ELLSINORE, Mo. - Willard Eugene Barnett, son of the late John and Elizabeth Stella (Hedge) Barnett was born January 15, 1929 and departed this life on September 11, 2017 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He had attained the age of eighty-eight years, seven months and twenty-seven days...

DEXTER, Mo. -- Audrey Marcella Pulling of Parma, 96, of Dexter, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at the Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter. Visitation will be from noon - 1 p.m., Monday, at the First Baptist Church in Parma. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m., Monday, in the First Baptist Church in Parma, with Rev. E. D. Doss of Martin, Tenn. officiating...

MALDEN, Mo. -- Doris B. Shaws, 79, of Sulphr Springs, Texas died Friday, July 18, 2017, in Sulphr Springs, Texas. Visitation will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc., in Malden followed at 3 p.m. by a memorial service in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Andy...

ELLSINORE, Mo. -- John William Moss, 63, of Ellsinore, Mo., died Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 Visitation will begin for the public at noon Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellsinore with the funeral services following at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Rev. William McDowell will be officiating. Burial will be in the Hunter Highland Cemetery in Carter County, Mo...

Doniphan, Mo. - Evelyn Joyce Staggs, 85, of Doniphan, Mo., died Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, at Southeast Health of Ripley County in Doniphan, Mo. Visitation will begin at noon on Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Brother Donnie Sanford officiating. Burial will be in the Center Hill Cemetery...

VAN BUREN, Mo. -- James Earnest Oesch, 73, son of the late Eugene Karr and Minnie Captola (Rodebush) Oesch was born Nov. 28, 1943, in Doniphan, and departed this life on Sept. 14, 2017 at the Riverways Nursing Home in Van Buren. Jim had resided in Van Buren for most of his lifetime, but grew up in Wilderness until the age of 18, where he then proudly joined the United States Army and served for four years. ...

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Hugh Arno Roach, 90, of Columbia, passed away Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. Hugh was born in Muskogee, Okla. to the late Lloyd Laverne Roach and Edyth McKay Milton Nov. 25, 1926. He had an older brother and sister, Laverne Roach and Martha Elizabeth Abraham, both of whom preceded him in death. His beloved wife, Carita Lee Peters Roach, passed away July 29, 2017...

MALDEN, Mo. -- Alva Leon Clayton, 80, of Parma, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at Ridgeview Living Community in Malden. Visitation will be a 9 a.m. until service time, Saturday. The funeral will follow at 11 a.m., Saturday at the Bradshaw Chapel in Malden with Rev. Martin Goode officiating...

Stanley Wayne Gilmore, 69, of Poplar Bluff, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born Nov. 1, 1947 in Poplar Bluff to the late Douglas Gilmore and Rosie W. Shelton Gilmore. He was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff. He was of the Baptist faith...

MALDEN, Mo. -- David Wayne Rackley, 56, of Clarkton, Mo., died Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 at Twin River Medical Center in Kennett. Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden with Rev. Steve Watkins officiating...

Mel Chailland, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died at his residence on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. Arrangements are pending with Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Online condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com

MALDEN, Mo. -- Timothy Lynn Kelly Sr., 40, of Gideon, Mo., died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center, Kennett, Mo. Visitation will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18 at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19 at funeral home with the Rev. Greg Mullins officiating. Burial will be in Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton, Mo...

Arthur (Art) W. Cole, 76, died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 in Poplar Bluff at St. Andrew Lutheran Church. He was born June 7, 1941 in Tallapoosa, Mo., to James and Ermer Cole. They preceded him in death along with his brothers: John Cole, Edgar Cole, Pervus Cole and a sister, Selmer Shaw...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Edward "Ed" Lunyou, 80, of Piedmont, Mo., died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at Cedargate Healthcare at Poplar Bluff, Mo. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, at Duncan Cemetery near Piedmont...

PUXICO, Mo. - Vadola Martin, daughter of the late Richard Overton and Lula Jackson Overton Hodge, was born in McGee, Mo., on Jan. 30, 1922, and passed away at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Sept. 15, 2017, at the age of 95 years, seven months and 16 days...

PIEDMONT, Mo. - Don Keith, 88, of Piedmont, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at his residence. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel. Burial with military honors will be in the Masonic Cemetery...

CORNING, Ark. - Mr. Fred A.L. Herring, 93, of Corning, AR., died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 at his son's home in Corning. Visitation will be at noon, Tues., Sept. 19 at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Corning Cemetery. www.ermertfuneralhome.comSFlb...

Sandra J. Digges, 76, of Williamsville, Mo., died Sat., Sept. 16, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at Cotrell Funeral Chapel with a memorial service following at 2 p.m. The Rev. James Schremp will officiate. Burial will be in the City Cemetery...

WAPPAPELLO, Mo. -- Barbara A. Lawrence, 75, of Wappapello died Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 at her residence. Services were held Sept. 16, 2017 at the Wappapello Cotrell Funeral Chapel with a Celebration of Life. Mr. John Launius officiated. Online condolences may be expressed at: www.cotrellfuneralservice.com...

MALDEN, Mo. -- Denson Lee "Denny" Boner, Sr., 77, of Sikeston, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at his residence. Visitation will be at 6 p.m., Tuesday, at Bradshaw Funeral Home, Inc., in Malden. Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, at First United Methodist Church in Sikeston with Pastor Mike Wondel officiating...

Larry E. Whited, 54, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Larry, the son of the late Edward L. and Gladys Faye (Lotz) Whited, was born Oct. 7, 1962 in St. Louis. He was employed as an LAN Administrator at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Larry enjoyed spending time with his family, being outdoors, camping and working in his shop...

Sandra J. Digges, 76, of Williamsville, Mo., died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at Cotrell Funeral Chapel with a memorial service following at 2 p.m. The Rev. James Schremp will officiate. Burial will be in the City Cemetery...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Dennis Shane Tipton, 41, of Doniphan, died Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, in Robinsonville, Miss. Mr. Tipton, son of Dennis and Brenda June (Ryan) Tipton, was born Oct. 8, 1975, in Poplar Bluff. He was a car dealer. Shane enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to auctions and was a collector of various items, especially die-cast cars. He also liked to go to casinos and play in poker tournaments. Shane was a major sports fan and was always looking for a good deal...

DEXTER, Mo. - Brenda Rolwing, daughter of the late Richard Caldwell and Dorothy Rowe Caldwell was born on November 5, 1949 at Frisco, Mo. and departed this life in the Saint Francis Medical Center on Sept. 16, 2017 at the age 67 years. Mrs. Rolwing was a former secretary at Saint Henry's Church and School, a former clerk at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. ...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Dorothy Fay (Lake) Hogan, 76, of Doniphan, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. Dorothy was born Jan. 9, 1941 in Lone Hill, Mo. She was a retired supervisor from Emerson Electric and enjoyed gardening, her animals, humming birds and cardinal birds. She was of the Baptist faith...

FISK, Mo. - Billy Joe Morgan, age 76, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Landmark Hospital, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mr. Morgan was born Dec. 26, 1940 in Fisk, Mo., son of the late Tom and Annie Morgan. He had formerly worked as a telegrapher for the railroad in St. Louis, Mo. He most recently owned and operated City Cab in Poplar Bluff for several years...

Melvin "Tex" Rance Chailland, 69, of Poplar Bluff, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at his residence. Visitation will be held from 6 - 8 p.m., Wednesday, at Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, in the Moore Funeral Service Chapel with Brother Larry Bashaw officiating...

CORNING, Ark. - Mr. Fred A.L. Herring, 93, of Corning, Ark., passed away Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 at his son's home in Corning. Mr. Herring was born in Peach Orchard, Ark.., on Jan. 6, 1924. He was a farmer. He proudly served his country as an Aerial Engineer Gunner in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. He enjoyed working, gardening, reading, and singing gospel. He was a Deacon at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Corning...

PUXICO, Mo. - Vadola Martin, daughter of the late Richard Overton and Lula Jackson Overton Hodge, was born in McGee, Mo., on Jan. 30, 1922, and passed away at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo., on Sept. 15, 2017, at the age of 95 years, seven months and 16 days...

FISK, Mo. - Billy Joe Morgan, age 76, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Landmark Hospital, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation was at 6 p.m., Monday, Sept. 18 at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk. The funeral was at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jim Sanders officiating. Burial will be in Ash Hill Cemetery in Fisk, Missouri. Condolences: www.whitesandersfuneralhome.com...

Melvin "Tex" Rance Chailland, 69, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at his residence. Mel was born Feb. 20, 1948 to Seeward and Georgia (McClain) Chailland in Kennett, Mo. He graduated from Doniphan High School in 1966 and later received his degree from Troy State in Business and Aviation. ...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Ina Sue Franklin, 81, of Harviell, Mo. passed away Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Ina was born April 8, 1936, in Harviell. She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading and singing. She was of the Pilgrims Rest Church of Fairdealing...

Sandra Kay Freedman, 77, of Castle Rock, Colo. passed away, Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 at her home in Castle Rock. Mrs. Freedman was born July 7, 1940, in Poplar Bluff to Bernard and Mary Wheetley. She grew up as a member of First Baptist Church, Poplar Bluff, and graduated in 1958 from...

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Mrs. Wanda L. (Pearce) Mallner, 86, of Marietta, Ga, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017 at her residence. Born Feb. 9, 1931 in Poplar Bluff, Mo., she was the daughter of the late Robert Newton Pearce and Ida Mae Goff and the wife of the late Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Mallner, Jr. ...

Tilda Meadors, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will take place from 10:30 a.m.- noon Saturday, Sept. 23 at Cornerstone Tabernacle in Poplar Bluff. The funeral will immediately follow at noon with Rev. Chuck Carr officiating. Burial will take place in Black Creek Cemetery in Poplar Bluff, Mo...

MALDEN, Mo. - Kimberly Marie Miller, 47, of Holcomb, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 at Malden Nursing & Rehab. Visitation will be from 1 - 2 p.m., Friday, at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday at the Landess Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bruce Vinson officiating...

MONROE, N.C. -- Claudine D. Brawner danced and sang with her angels on her journey to her Heavenly Home from the Jesse Helms nursing center July 17, 2016 in Monroe, N.C. Her laughter, fun, and loving abilities were contagious, even to those she had only met once. She relocated to Charlotte, N.C. in 2005. She packed up her memories to leave the Little...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Darrol Hada, 73, of Poplar Bluff, died, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at The Manor in Poplar Bluff, Mo. There will be a private burial at a later date. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com.

NEELYVILLE, Mo. - Robert Anton Lepold Sr., 72, of Naylor, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at his home in Naylor. Mr. Lepold was born on July 9, 1945 in Naylor. He worked as a farmer and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Robert was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Poplar Bluff. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam and a member of the American Legion...

MALDEN, Mo. -- Connie Sue Cravens, 60, of Malden, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, at her residence. Visitation will be at 6 p.m., Saturday, at Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc., Malden. The funeral will be a 2 p.m., Sunday, at Bradshaw Chapel with Pastor Patrick Collier officiating...

CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Frieda Peters Raymer, 84, of Glennonville, Mo. died Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, at Portageville Nursing Home in Portageville. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Sunday, with Rosary at 7 p.m., at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Monday, at St. Teresa Catholic Church in Glennonville with Father Joseph Weidenbenner and Father Raja Gona officiating. Burial be at St. Teresa Cemetery in Glennonville...

Hubert Ezell, 75, of Poplar Bluff, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was a long time resident of Butler County. He was born Oct. 22, 1940, in Doniphan to the late Woodrow Ezell and Goldie Emmons. He was of the Baptist faith...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Kelley Lyndell Elder, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, at his residence. Visitation will from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel at Neelyville, followed by a graveside service at 2:30 p.m. at Gum Cemetery near Naylor, Mo...

GRAVETTE, Ark. -- James "Jim" W. Maddox, 76, of Sulphur Springs Ark., died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Epting Funeral Home in Gravette, located at 209 Second Ave. SW. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Sulphur Springs United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Butler Creek Cemetery...

Shepard (Steven) Becker, 59, of Fayette and formerly of Columbia, Mo. was unexpectedly called home Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. Shepard was born May 8, 1958 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. and spent his childhood in nearby Williamsville with his brothers and sisters on the family farm. ...

Merle B. Tattersall, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of Florida, passed away Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Merle, the daughter of the late William and Delia Carroll Bailey, was born Nov. 21, 1927, in Live Oak, Fla. She was of the Baptist faith and had retired after many years as a restaurant owner. Merle enjoyed spending time with her family...

MALDEN, Mo. -- Benny Diron Glass, 75, of Malden, died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, at Gideon Care Center in Gideon. Graveside service was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at the Rosewood Cemetery in Malden with Rev. Aulden LeBlanc officiating. Arrangements by Landess Funeral Home in Malden...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Lena Irene Creason, 99, of Gatewood, Mo., died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, at her residence in rural Ripley County. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m., Wednesday, at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Brothers Wayne Cloven and James Ray officiating...

Larry Dale Miller Sr., 73, of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, at St. Louis University Hospital. Graveside will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, in City Cemetery in Poplar Bluff. Online condolences: www.fowler-sullivanfuneralhome.com

WAPPAPELLO, Mo. -- Donnie James Crawford, 56, of Wappapello, passed away Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 in Stoddard County. Donnie, the son of the late Lloyd and Opal (Stamps) Crawford, was born July 29, 1961 in Kennett. He retired after many years as a miner. Donnie was a member of the V.F.W. and Eagle's Lodge at Wappapello and he also was a member of the Eagle's Riders. He enjoyed spending time with his family, riding his motorcycle and fishing...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Samuel L. Cure, 73, of Grandin, Mo., died Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Visitation will begin at noon Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, in the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will start at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Brother Doug Rose officiating. Burial will follow in the Beaver Dam Cemetery...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Daniel Ray Kearbey, 62, of Doniphan, Mo., died Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, at Southeast Hospital in Ripley County. Visitation will be held from 5 - 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017, at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. A private burial will take place...

Virginia Darlene Casinger, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 at Mark Twain Caring Center. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.

Margaret Nely Jaynes Worley, 58, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 at her residence in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Worley was born Sept. 6, 1959 in Poplar Bluff, Mo., the daughter of the late Donald and Shirley Nely. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandsons. She had formerly worked at Carlsbad Caverns...

CAMPBELL, Mo. - Glenda Pauline Lewis, 68 of Campbell, Mo. died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Ark. A memorial service will be from 1 - 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017 at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Campbell with Pastor Brett Randall officiating...

Darlene Casinger, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 at Mark Twain Caring Center. Mrs. Casinger, the daughter of the late Ozro and Ollie (Walker) Leach was born Aug. 30, 1929 in Corning, Ark. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Mrs. Casinger was an Elementary School Teacher and a member of the Retired Teacher's Association. She enjoyed spending time with her family, quilting and socializing with friends...

Charles Howard 73, of Poplar Bluff passed away Monday, Sept. 25, 2017 at Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis Mo. He was born on May 5, 1944 in Cape Girardeau to the late Charles and Ethel (Burns) Howard. He retired as a chief engineer on the river boat after 48 years of service. ...

ELLSINORE, Mo. -- Barbara Ann Muse, 75, of Ellsinore, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be held at noon, Saturday, at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellsinore with the funeralsService following at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Rev. Shawn Bradford will be officiating...

CORNING, Ark -- Josephine Garver, 93, of Corning passed away Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017 at Corning Therapy and Living Center. Mrs. Garver was a farmer and a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and gardening. She was of the General Baptist faith...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Dorothy June Woodring, 89, of Doniphan, died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be held from 3 - 6 p.m., Saturday at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. An additional visitation will begin at noon, Sunday, at the Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville, Ky. A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in their chapel and burial will be at the Grape Vine Cemetery in Madisonville, Ky...

PUXICO, Mo. - Genevieve M. Rowark, 91, of Puxico, died Thurs., Sept. 28 at Puxico Nursing and Rehab. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., Sat., Sept. 30 at Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico. The funeral will follow at noon with Justin Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Sikeston Garden of Memories in Sikeston, Mo...

PUXICO, Mo. - Douglas "A.J." Siegler, 53, of Puxico, formerly of Cooter, Mo., died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017 in Big Spring, Texas. Visitation will be at noon, Monday, Oct. 2 at Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Duck Creek Cemetery in Puxico...

MALDEN, Mo. -- Brannon Perryman, 68, of Clarkton, died Wednesday, at Gideon Care Center, in Gideon. Visitation will be from noon - 2 p.m., Saturday, at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden with Rev. Steve Bricker officiating...

KENNETT, Mo. - Imogene Lightfoot, 94, of Dexter, Mo., died Tues., Sept., 26, 2017 at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter. Visitation will be at noon, today Friday, Sept. 29 at the McDaniel Funeral Home in Kennett, Mo. The funeral will follow at the McDaniel Chapel in Kennett with Rev. Danny Collins officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Kennett. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett is in charge of the arrangements...