Obituaries from May 2018

BOOMFIELD,Mo. -- Vincent "Vince" Noland, 59, of Bloomfield, died at his home in Bloomfield Friday, April 27, 2018. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Monday, April 30, 2018 at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2018, 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...

Ruth E. Scoggins, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, April 30, 2018 at Oakdale Care Center. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service.

MALDEN, Mo. -- Kathryn Lee Howard, 90, of Dexter, Mo. died Sunday April 29, 2018. Her Celebration of Life will begin from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday at the Landess Funeral Home in Malden. Visitation will also be held from 1-3:p.m. Tuesday, May 1 with service immediately following at 3 p.m. at the Landess Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton...

BOOMFIELD,Mo. -- Vincent "Vince" Noland, 59, of Bloomfield, died at his home in Bloomfield Friday, April 27, 2018. Visitation was Monday, April 30, 2018 at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield. Burial followed in the Walker Cemetery near Bloomfield with Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home of Bloomfield in charge of arrangements...

Zjequalin Keshon Cody, 10, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born on Aug. 1, 2007, to Aaron Cody and Chaquana Townsend in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was a student at the Poplar Bluff Middle School...

MALDEN, Mo. -- Kathryn Lee Howard, 90, of Dexter, Mo. died Sunday April 29, 2018. Her Celebration of Life will begin from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday at the Landess Funeral Home in Malden. Visitation will also be held from 1-3:p.m. Tuesday, May 1 with service immediately following at 3 p.m. at the Landess Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton...

James T. Willis, 78, of Poplar Bluff, passed away April 25, 2018 at Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born April 12, 1939 to the late Eugene and Cladie (Warren) Willis in Tennessee. James had worked as a fork lift operator. He enjoyed bowling, collecting records, fishing and working on old cars...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- William "Buck" McConnaughay passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Current River Nursing Center in Doniphan, Mo. Mr. McConnaughay was born Nov. 17, 1925 in Kell, Ill. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Japan. William was a member of the Oxly United Pentecostal Church and enjoyed going to church, playing gospel music on his guitar and harmonica, and going fishing...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Mary E. Silvey, 88, of Des Arc, Mo., died Monday, April 30, 2018, at the Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus, Mo. Arrangements will be announced by Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont.

GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Richard Green, 89, of Silva, Mo., died Monday, April 30, 2018, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Poplar Bluff, Mo. Arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home in Greenville.

Donna Ijames, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, April 30, 2018 at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Online condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com

Michael Gulledge Morlan, 59 of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday, April 29, 2018 at his home. Visitation will be held from noon - 2 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home, Poplar Bluff, Mo. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home, Poplar Bluff, Mo., with Ron Fowler officiating. Burial will take place in Ash Hill...

PUXICO, Mo. -- Charles D. Hendrix, 73, died Sunday, April 29, 2018, at his residence in Puxico. Visitation will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico and will be followed at 1:30 p.m. by the funeral. Rev. Ray Placher will officiate. Burial will be in the Bloomfield Veterans Cemetery with full military rites...

Wes Bryant, 57, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 25, 1960 to U.H. and Lavonda (Frisch) Bryant in St. Louis, Mo. He worked as a truck driver for several years. Wes enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his dog. More than anything, he loved spending time with his grandchildren...

Loren Dale Hicks, 71, of Hendrickson, Missouri, departed this life Sunday, April 29, 2018. Dale was born April 2, 1947 in Corning, Arkansas to the late Gerald Marvin and Mildred Adams Hicks. The family moved to Poplar Bluff when he was a child. Dale attended Oak Grove School, Hendrickson School, and graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1965. ...

Ruby Bernice Dunn, 94, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at Westwood Hills Healthcare. Mrs. Dunn, the daughter of the late James K. and Amanda E. (Montgomery) Rhodes, was born Aug. 1, 1923, in Camp, Ark. She was a member of the Highland Church of Christ and was a homemaker. Mrs. Dunn enjoyed spending time with her family and visiting with friends...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Michele Angela Hinton, 49, of Doniphan, Missouri, died Monday, April 30, 2018, at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Visitation will be held from 5 - 8 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2018, at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday morning, May 5, 2018, in the funeral home chapel with Brother David Grubbs officiating. Burial will follow in the Wilson Cemetery in rural Ripley County, Missouri...

Deborah Kay Faraone-Livingston, 56, of Largo, Florida, currently of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, went to her heavenly home Monday, April 30, 2018. Mrs. Livingston was born Feb. 23, 1962 in Saint Louis, Missouri. Debbie went to school in St. Louis and Poplar Bluff, and to college in Tampa, Florida. She was of Christian Belief, and attended Palace of Praise...

FISK, Mo. -- Lorene Taylor, 95, of Farmington, Missouri, died Saturday, April 28, 2018 at her residence in Farmington. Mrs. Taylor was born Sunday, Dec. 31, 1922 in Bernie, Missouri to the late Cletis and Laura (Summers) Pendegrass. She is survived by three sons: Mark Taylor of Wright City, Missouri, David Taylor of Farmington, Daniel Taylor of O'Fallon, Missouri; two daughters: Eula Willhoite of Columbia, South Carolina, Donna Bogle of Saint Ann, Missouri; two brothers: Raymond Pendegrass of Yantis, Texas, Scotty Pendegrass of Wappapello, Missouri; and 20 grandchildren.. ...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Wade Harvey, 87, of Doniphan, Missouri, died Sunday, April 29, 2018, at his residence. Mr. Harvey, son of McKinley and Ethel (Hampton) Harvey, was born July 18, 1930, in Hunter, Missouri. He had been a civilian employee for the United States Army at Fort Richardson, Alaska. ...

FISK, Mo. -- Dorothy Rhodes, 72, of Broseley, Mo., died Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Landmark Hospital, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mrs. Rhodes was born Monday, Aug. 13, 1945 in Arkansas, to the late Carter and Pearl (Glass) Ruff. She enjoyed reading, shopping with her daughters and spending time with her family...

Michael L. Gulledge Morlan, 59, of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Little Rock, Ark., went to be with his heavenly Father Sunday, April 29, 2018. He lost his battle with pancreatic cancer with his family surrounding him. His brother was his caregiver. Michael was born Oct. 11, 1958 to Sonny and Pearl Gulledge in Poplar Bluff, Mo...

Robert Wallace, 49, of Puxico, Missouri, died at his home Sunday, April 22, 2018, at his home. Memorial service will be held at a later date with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Puxico in charge of arrangements. Online condolences: www.watkinsfuneralhome.com...

Derek Sieben, 28, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, May 1, 2018 in Butler County. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service.

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Mary E. Silvey, 88, formerly of Des Arc, Missouri, died Monday, April 30, 2018 at the Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, Missouri. Visitation will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Darrell Silvey officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. View Cemetery in Des Arc...

Lloyd Earl Brown Jr., 49, of Wappapello died April 21, 2018 in Wayne County. A graveside service was held April 27, 2018 at the Grandin Cemetery. Edwards Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.edwardsfuneralhome.org...

Darlene Osborn Duncan, 85, of Dexter died April 24, 2018 at Crowley Ridge Health Centre in Dexter. Visitation was held April 26, 2018 at White Sanders Funeral Home in Qulin and the funeral service was held April 27, 2018 in the funeral home chapel. Pastor Leonard Madigan and Elder DeArvin McClellan officiated. Burial followed in the Qulin Cemetery. White Sanders Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements...

Leonard Theodore Boyt, formerly of Dudley, son of the late C. C. and Lola Blanche Taylor Boyt, was born in Parma, Missouri Jan. 14, 1933, and passed away at the Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter April 25, 2018, at the age of 85 years, 3 months and 11 days...

CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Albert Noble, 65, of Perryville, Mo., formerly of Campbell. died Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at the Estates of Perryville in Perryville. Visitation will be from noon - 1 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2018, at Landess Funeral Chapel in Campbell. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Linda Gene Fowler, 74, of Fairdealing, Missouri, died Sunday, April 27, 2018, at Current River Nursing Center in Doniphan. A graveside service will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2018, at the Pope Chapel Cemetery near Doniphan. Edwards Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...

Jimmy Dale Reece Jr., 48, died Monday, April 30, 2018, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He is survive by his wife, Elizabeth Reece; two daughters, Lynn Bequette and Tiffanie Reece; mother, Sue Reece; very special sister, Becky Reece, and sister, Tracey Reece; brother, Ronny Retherford; two grandchildren, Jordyn (Carma) Reece and Rylan (Casper) Reece and many nieces and nephews...

Derek Everett Sieben, 28, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., entered the arms of his Lord and Savior Tuesday, May 1, 2018 in Butler County, Mo.. Derek, the son of Tina Sieben Batton and Chad Everett Kearbey, was born Nov. 4, 1989 in Poplar Bluff. He worked for Cornell Trucking as a dump truck driver and was a diesel mechanic. Derek's passion in life was being a loving husband and father. He loved fishing, boating and spending time at the river and lake with his family and friends...

Carol A. Vinson (nee Crowell), formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, April 30, 2018. Beloved wife of the late James A. Vinson; loving mother of Cynthia (Michael) Sanders and the late Mark Vinson; Adoring grandmother of Kaitlyn (fiance' Joel Fisher) Stewart and Amber (fiance' Dylan Baugher) Miller; Dear sister of Pam (Robert) Campbell and Bill (Karen) Crowell; our dear sister-in-law, aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend to many...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Ray Lindsey, 65, of Doniphan, Mo., passed away Monday, April 30, 2018 at his home. Mr. Lindsey was born May 2, 1952 in Michigan. He was a Veteran having served in the Vietnam War and the founding member/president of the 32nd Chance Church. He enjoyed fishing, car shows and drag races...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Nancy Dee (Lester) Elayer died April 28, 2018, at her home in Piedmont, Mo. She was born Aug. 21, 1918, in Detroit, Mich., to J.D. and Leonie B. (Brown) Lester. Her father had moved from Kentucky to Detroit to work during World War I. After the war, they moved back to their hometown of Princeton, Ky., where Nancy and her brother and three sisters grew up...

Terry E. Chaney, Sr., 68, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Mark Twain Caring Center. Arrangements are pending with Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home.

Ruth E. Scoggins, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, April 30, 2018 at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 14, at Living Work Baptist Church, with the funeral service at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 15. A complete obituary will be published in the May 11 edition of the Daily American Republic...

FISK, Mo. - Quincy C. Dickey, 90, of Bonne Terre, Mo., died Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Farmington Presbyterian Manor. Funeral arrangements are pending with White-Sanders Funeral Home.

Ruth E. Scoggins, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, April 30, 2018 at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 14, at Living Word Baptist Church, with the funeral service at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 15. A complete obituary will be published in the May 11 edition of the Daily American Republic...

DEXTER, Mo. -- Frances Irene Headd, 94, formerly of Parma, Mo., died at the Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau Wednesday, May 2, 2018. Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2018, at the Parma Cemetery, Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter is in charge of arrangements...

PIEDMNT, Mo. -- Gene Craig, 91, of Piedmont, Mo., died Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center, Piedmont. The family will have a memorial service open to the public at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 6, 2018, at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church near Piedmont...

Lorene Taylor, 95, of Farmington died April 28, 2018 at her residence. Visitation was held May 7, 2018 at White Sanders Funeral Home is Fisk. Graveside services followed at the Brown Chapel Cemetery. Rev. Bill Orr officiated. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.whistesandersfuneralhome.com...

Charles David Hendrix, 73 of Puxico, Missouri died Sunday, April 29, 2018 at his home. Services were held May 3, 2018 at the Morgan Sifford Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ray Placher officiated. Burial followed at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield with full military honors...

FISK, Mo. -- Jimmy Dale Crum, 81, of Wappapello, Mo., died Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. today at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk. There will be a private family burial at a later date...

FISK, Mo. -- Jimmy Dale Crum, 81, of Wappapello, Mo., died Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. today at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk. There will be a private family burial at a later date...

MALDEN, Mo. -- Emma Lou Dinkins, 86, of Malden died Thursday, May 3, 2018, at her residence. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. today at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden, followed by the funeral at 3 p.m. Burial will be in the Rosewood Cemetery in Malden...

DEXTER, Mo. -- Jewel Bessie Williams, 91, Lilbourn, Mo. died Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2018, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. ...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Billie Jo (Talley) Stamps, 38, of Harviell, Mo., passed away May 3, 2018, in St. Louis, Mo. She was born June 5, 1979, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., to the late Dennis Talley and Ica Denise Smith Talley. Billie graduated from Poplar Bluff High School and enjoyed sewing, quilting, fishing and canning...

Mildred James-Ross, 95, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Swift Creek Residential Care in Poplar Bluff. The arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service.

Quincy C. Dickey Quincy C. Dickey, 90, of Bonne Terre, Mo., passed from this life on the third day of May, 2018 at the Farmington Presbyterian Manor. He was born on the fifth of October, 1927 in Qulin, Mo. to the late O.F. and Theodocia Dickey and the late Dora Dickey. He was a faithful member of the Twin City Church of Christ. He proudly served our country during World War II in the United States Army...

Jettie Sauls Voisine of Poplar Bluff, Mo. peacefully passed away with God in her heart and her daughter by her side April 11, 2018, at the age of 76. She was born Aug. 21, 1941 in South Carolina to her parents Lydia and Lloyd Sauls. Jettie is survived by her two daughters, Cynthia Vega and Rebecca Gilmore, and predeceased by her daughter Terry Lynn and great-granddaughter Anna-Mae Vega. ...

FESTUS, Mo. -- Graveside services for Frankie Marie Shanks, 94, Festus, Missouri, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, May 7, 2018 at Patrick Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mrs. Shanks passed away at 7 a.m., Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Crystal Oaks Nursing Home, Festus...

Edna Louise Ray (nee Edwards), 89, Beloved wife of the late Edgar V. Ray Sr. Loving Mother of Edgar "Ed" (Linda) Ray, Jr. of Drexel, Mo. and Barbara June (Robert) Jenkins, Jr. of Laguna Vista, Texas. Cherished grandmother of Robert (Cathie) Jenkins III, Daniel (Heather) Jenkins, John (Kristen) Jenkins and Robin Ray and great grandmother of 9. ...

Guy Richardson, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2018 at The First Christian Church in Poplar Bluff. Services will be immediately following visitation at 1 p.m. in The First Christian Church sanctuary. Burial will be in the Poplar Bluff City Cemetery...

Katherine (Dowd) Turner, 92, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, May 7, 2018 at Shady Oaks Retirement Home in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2018 at Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m Saturday, May 12, 2018 in the Moore Funeral Service Chapel. Burial will be at the Odd Fellow's Cemetery in Fredericktown, Mos...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Lillian Montgomery, 82, of Piedmont, Mo., died Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont.

DEXTER, Mo. -- Carrol Leroy Hagy, 78, of Dexter, died Sunday, May 6, 2018 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be at 1 a.m. Thursday, May 10, 2018, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. ...

MALDEN, Mo. --Georgeanna "Jodie" Sacco, 77, of Gideon, Mo., died Friday, May 4, 2018 in Gideon. Visitation will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Funeral Mass will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Malden with Father William Hennecke, Jr. Burial with be at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Mo...

CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Flora Louise Lindsey, 84, of Campbell died Friday, May 4, 2018, at her daughters residence is Waterloo, Ill.. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., May 9, 2018 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Campbell with Rev. Tony Wood officiating. Burial will follow at Bethany Cemetery...

CORNING, Ark. -- Gladys Wiedeman Goodman, 97, of Corning passed away May 5, 2018 at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott. Mrs. Goodman was a homemaker and member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Corning. She enjoyed spending time with her family. On July 27, 1941, she married Carlos Goodman. He preceded her in death on March 22, 2014...

FISK, Mo.-- Sharon Lee DeCourley, 79, of Fisk, Mo., died Sunday, May 6, 2018 at her residence. Mrs. DeCourley was born July 5, 1938 at Fisk to the late Jewel and Emily Risinger. She was a 1957 graduate of Fisk-Rombauer High School. On Aug. 20, 1955, she married Lloyd DeCourley. He survives...

DONIPHAN, MO. -- H.N. "JR" Moore, 78-year-old resident of Doniphan, Mo. departed this life Friday, May 4, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Moore was born Feb. 6, 1940 in Ripley County, Mo. to the late H.A. and Oda Creach Moore. JR had served with the Missouri National Guard for several years, was an original board member of the Ripley County Fair Board and was instrumental in the creation of the Ripley County Fair, Owner/ Operator of Hopkins Feed and Fertilizer, he was involved in the running of numerous restaurants and cafes and for several years sold insurance, he was a current member of the Masonic Lodge and was currently serving on the Ripley County Hospital Board. ...

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. -- Eloise McMinn, 98, died Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Sikeston Convalescent Center in Sikeston, Missouri. She was born Dec. 16, 1919 in Berry to the late David Asher Jones and Allie Pluma (Gray) Jones. Eloise was the oldest living member of Southside Baptist Church of Charleston, Mo.and had worked as a cafeteria manager for Chrysler Corporation and a cashier for Reeves Boomland when they opened in 1977 before retiring...

Guy H. Richardson, a lifelong resident of Poplar Bluff, passed away on May 6, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Guy was born Dec. 5, 1950 in Poplar Bluff to Robert and Wanda Richardson, both long-time teachers in Poplar Bluff, who preceded him in death. ...

Jackie O. Kearbey, Sr. was born Jan. 14, 1937 in rural Butler County, Missouri, a son of the late Braidy Champ and Cassie Lee (Bailey) Kearbey. Jack, formerly of Poplar Bluff, entered eternal rest Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James, Missouri where he had resided for over 14 years...

Mildred "Mim" Ross passed into Heaven on Saturday, May 5, 2018 in Poplar Bluff. Mildred was born to Thomas and Geneva Radcliff Warden June 28, 1922 in Peach Orchard, Arkansas. Her father died when she was a small child, and she was raised by her amazing mother...

Patsy Hagy, 82, of Dexter, Mo., died at the Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo., Monday, May 7, 2018, Joint visitation with her husband Carrol Leroy Hagy, who died Sunday, will be on Thursday, May 10, 2018, after 11:30 a.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Mo. Joint funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2018, at 1 p.m. in the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter, Missouri with the Rev. Earl Hagy of St. Louis and Rev. Ray Rowland of Dexter officiating...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Lillian G. Montgomery, 82, of Piedmont, Mo., died Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m, Thursday, May 10, 2018, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Services will follow 1 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2018, also at the chapel. Burial will follow at Alwood Cemetery...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Our precious Lilly Pearl Rush, departed this world May 7, 2018. Pearl was born in Corning, Arkansas, April 24, 1935. She was the daughter of Monroe Cherry and Edna (Wallace) Cherry. Pearl Cherry was married to the love of her life, Ronald Joy Rush, May 9, 1953. Pearl and Ronnie would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in just two days...

PUXICO, Mo. -- U.W. "Junior" Freeman of Scotsvile, Ky., died Wednesday at Bowling Green, Ky. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Monday, May 14, at Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico followed by the funeral at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Rev. Ray Placher will officiate. Burial will be i the Puxico City Cemetery...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Gary Lynn Greenlee Sr. 61, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died at home Thursday, May 10, 2018. Services are pending and will be held at Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan, Mo. Online condolences: edwardsfuneralhome.org

Katherine Marie (Dowd) Turner, 92, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 at Shady Oaks Retirement Home in Poplar Bluff. She was born on Sept. 18, 1925 to Harold and Olive (Watts) Dowd in Bessville, Mo. Katherine worked for the Social security Administration for 25 years, retiring in 1989...

FISK, Mo. -- William "Bill" Davis, 72, of Wappapello, Mo., died Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at his residence in Wappapello. Mr. Davis was born Nov. 10, 1945 in Cape Girardeau, Mo. to the late Lewis and Viola Davis. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from Emerson Electric in Kennett. He was a member of the VFW in Wappapello and was a former post commander. He enjoyed fishing and rebuilding tractors...

FISK, Mo. -- George "Rick" Trout, 64, of Wappapello, Mo., died Thursday, May 10, 2018 at his residence, in Wappapello, Mo. Mr. Trout was born Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1953 in Gideon, Mo., son of the late George Daniel and Oretha Catharine Trout. He was a truck driver and worked for MFA at Bernie. Rick enjoyed playing music and singing and played with the Red Light band for many years...

Ruth Evelyn Scoggins went joyously to meet Jesus on Monday, April 30, 2018 at Oakdale Skilled Nursing Center in Poplar Bluff. Ruth was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to H. A. (Arch) and Laura Areena Scoggins August 4, 1932. Ruth graduated from PBHS in 1950 as Salutatorian of her class. She immediately began her career in banking at the State Bank on Main at Vine...

Emma Foxx, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, May 11, 2018 at Cedargate Health Care. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Dorothy Irene Shriver, 82, of Piedmont, Mo., died Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, Mo.

Ruthie Mae McCain, 60, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, May 4, 2018, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff followed at 11 a.m. by the funeral at the funeral home. Burial will be in City Cemetery. Fowler-Sullian Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...

MALDEN, Mo. -- Patsy Kay Mungle Barnes, 70, of Dexter, Mo., formerly of Malden, died Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Mo. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Friday, May 11, at Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden. The funeral will begin at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Rosewood Cemetery First Addition in Malden...

Audrey Harmon, 90, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, May 17, 2018 beginning at 10 a.m. at Fellowship General Baptist Church followed by a memorial service beginning at 11 a.m...

Mary Agnes Fortenberry, 90, of rural Butler County passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Cedargate Healthcare. Mrs. Fortenberry was born in Odessa, Mo., on May 18, 1927. She retired from Montgomery Wards after 26 years of service. Mrs. Fortenberry enjoyed playing the piano at Fairview Baptist Church, where she was a member. ...

Ruby Jane Batson, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Mark Twain Caring Center. She was born September 17, 1929 at Greenway, Ark. to the late Guy McGhee and Ida Boyd McGhee. She was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff. She was a member of the First Baptist Church...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Gary Lynn Greenlee Sr. died at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri Thursday, May 10, 2018. Visitation was at noon Saturday, May 12, 2018, at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service was at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Brother Steve Sanders officiating. Burial followed in the Hunt-White Cemetery in Doniphan...

Marjorie M. Owens stepped into eternity on May 5, 2018 at the age of 96. Marjorie was born in Poplar Bluff, Mo., the daughter of Alfred and Helen Hillis. She was one of six children that survived into adulthood and was the last living member of that generation of the Hillis family...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Sharon Lee Kennon, 71, of Maynard, Arkansas, died Saturday, May 12, 2018, at her residence. A public visitation will be held Wednesday Evening, May 16, 2018, from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. A private burial will be held at a later date...

FISK, Mo. -- Elizabeth "Gertie" Brittingham, 79, of Fisk, died Sunday, May 13, 2018 at her residence at Fisk. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jim Sanders officiating. Burial will be in Ash Hill Cemetery East at Fisk,...

FISK, Mo. -- Carl "Wink" Trout, 83, of Broseley, Mo., died Sunday, May 13, 2018 at his residence, in Broseley. Visitation was Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at White Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with Rev Johnny Meese and Rev Dean Williams officiating. Burial will be in Missouri Sate Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield,...

FISK, Mo.-- Nettie Florence (Keller) McIrvin, 87, of Doniphan, Mo., died Sunday, May 13, 2018 at her home. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Friday May 18, 2018 at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Lynn Ham and Rev. Jerry Cooper officiating. Burial will be in Qulin Cemetery...

PIEDMONT, Mo.-- Benjamin Joseph "Joe" Mills, 66, of Annapolis, Mo., died Friday, May 11, 2018 at his residence. Visitation will be 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, Mo. Funeral services will follow Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 11 a.m. also at the Piedmont Chapel. Burial will be at Annapolis Cemetery, Annapolis, MO. Online condolences can be made at rueggfuneralhomes.com...

BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Bonnie S. Roper, 78, of Bloomfield died at the Bloomfield Living Center in Bloomfield Saturday, May 12, 2016. Visitation was from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield followed at 1 p.m. by the funeral services will be at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in the Walker Cemetery near Bloomfield with Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in charge of arrangements...

Jimmy "Skeeter" Hunt, 78, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, May 14, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from 5 - 7 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Living Word Baptist Church on Township Line in Poplar Bluff. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 18, 2018 at Living Word Baptist Church. Burial will take place in the Poplar Bluff City Cemetery...

Bruce L. Chronister, 56, of Clarkton, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service.

FISK, Mo. -- Elizabeth "Gertie" Brittingham, 79, of Fisk, died Sunday, May 13, 2018 at her residence at Fisk. Mrs. Brittingham was born Sept. 5, 1938 in Fisk, daughter of the late Harvey and Mildred Phillips. She is survived by one son: Donald Lynn Brittingham of O'Fallon, Mo.; one daughter: Brenda Brittingham Reid of Fisk, Mo.; her companion: John Brzuchalski of Fisk; three brothers: Paul Phillips of Dexter, Dale Phillips of Poplar Bluff, and Norman Phillips of Fisk; two sisters: Jane Ward of Poplar Bluff and Alice Laird of Dexter,. ...

FISK, Mo. -- Carl "Wink" Trout, 83, of Broseley, Mo., died Sunday, May 13, 2018 at his residence, in Broseley. Mr. Trout was born March 27, 1935 in Campbell, Mo. to the late Elmer and Esther Trout. He had served in the Air Force for over 20 years. After retiring from the Air Force he was Chief of Police at John J. Pershing VAMC for 10 years. He then worked for Pierce Petroleum for several years. He was an active member of Elk General Baptist Church...

PIEDMONT, MO. -- Jessie Ann Stevenson, 87, of Clinton, S.C., former longtime resident of Piedmont, Mo., died Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at Clinton, S.C. Arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, Mo.

The family of Joe Huntley Davidson wish to invite friends and family to join them in a celebration of life at noon Saturday, May 19, at the First United Methodist Church in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Davidson who was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff died Jan. 23, 2018. He will be put to rest with full military honors at 1 p.m. at the City Cemetery on Veteran's Hill in Poplar Bluff...

Jerry Leon Robertson Sr., 71, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Robertson, the son of the late Loyce Owyers and Retha Mae (McBride) Robertson, was born Jan. 6, 1947 in Lawrenceburg, Tenn. He was a member of the Highland Church of Christ. He worked in construction building bridges...

Audrey Harmon passed away on May 9, 2018 at Mark Twain Nursing Home in Poplar Bluff, Mo. with her family surrounding her. She was born on June 27, 1927 in Yorkshire England to Thomas and Lucy Smith. Audrey grew up in Yorkshire and Hinckley England. After school she joined the Women's Land Army in England. She was employed for many years with Safeway And Key Rexall in Poplar Bluff...

BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- Bonnie S. Roper, 78, of Bloomfield died at the Bloomfield Living Center in Bloomfield Saturday, May 12, 2016. Visitation was from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield followed at 1 p.m. by the funeral services will be at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in the Walker Cemetery near Bloomfield with Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in charge of arrangements...

Gene "Papaw" Tubb, the son of the late O.V. Tubb and Fairy Grissom Tubb died on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at his home. He was born on Aug. 8, 1930 at East Alton, Ill. He lived 87 years. A resident of Harviell, Mo. Papaw was a welder, enjoyed raising cattle, wood works and especially enjoyed his children and his grandchildren. He was of the Pentecostal faith...

FISK, Mo.-- Nettie Florence (Keller) McIrvin, 87, of Doniphan, Mo., died Sunday, May 13, 2018 at her home. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Friday May 18, 2018 at Fisk. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Lynn Ham and Rev. Jerry Cooper officiating. Burial will be in Qulin Cemetery...

Lucille L. Bower, 92, of Dexter, Mo. passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County. She was born on Oct. 14, 1925, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She enjoyed being with her family, attending church, gardening and the outdoors...

Bruce Lynn Chronister, 56, of Clarkton, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., stepped into the arms of his Lord and Savior Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Bruce, the son of the late Franklin Glenn and Virginia Esmon Chronister, was born Nov. 17, 1961 in Poplar Bluff. He was of the Protestant faith, and had worked as a carpenter and roofer before becoming disabled. Bruce loved to spend time with his family and enjoyed fishing and hunting...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Dorothy "Irene" Shriver, 82, of Piedmont, Mo., died Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Visitation will be 5 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2018 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 1 p.m. also at the Piedmont Chapel...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Tanner Levi Guthrie, 19, of Doniphan, Mo., departed this life Monday, May 14, 2018, at Southeast Health of Ripley County in Doniphan. Mr. Guthrie, son of Kevin and Phyllis (Moore) Guthrie, was born Dec. 16, 1998, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. ...

Jimmy "Skeeter" Hunt, 78, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born Nov. 13, 1939 in Paw Paw, Okla. He was raised by his grandparents, Oscar and Melissa Gilkey. He graduated from Fisk/Rombauer in 1957. ...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Shirley Joann Thompson, 78, of Naylor, passed away May 11, 2018 in Doniphan. She was born May 8, 1940 at Buncombe, Mo. to the late G.Henry Hamlett and Thelma Frye Hamlett. On Jan. 4, 1970 at Farmington, Mo. she was married to Carl Andrew Thompson. He preceded her in death on Feb. 16, 2009...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Michael D. Kirby, 66, of Ellington, Mo., died Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 18, 2018, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Graveside services will follow at 3 p.m., at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Bloomfield, Mo...

Vera Lee Groves, 90, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service.

Rose Marie Faucher, 78, of Poplar Buff, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at the Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Mrs. Faucher was born Nov. 26, 1939, in St. Louis, Mo. She had previously worked for the St. Louis Police Department and enjoyed shopping at the department stores basement bargain sales and watching the Cardinals baseball games. She was the of the Catholic faith. She was retired from the Missouri Department of Corrections as court stenographer...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Phillip Keith "Buddy" Rawlings, 62, of Doniphan, Missouri, died Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Visitation will begin at noon Saturday, May 19, 2018, at the Doniphan Church of Christ. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the church sanctuary with Steve Sanders officiating. Burial will be in the Poynor Cemetery...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Glenda "Willien" Kennon, 89, of Doniphan, Missouri, departed this life Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at her residence in rural Ripley County, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Kennon, daughter of Williamson. G. and Dolas (Johnson) Mackley, was born Oct. ...

PARMA -- Thomas Odell Miller, 77, died Thursday, May 17, 2018, at his home in Parma. Mr. Miller has donated his body and will be transported to the St. Louis University School of Medicine. There are no services planned. Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Parma is in charge of arrangements...

Opal (Bunny) Sisk, 77, of Poplar Bluff died Saturday, May 19, 2018, in Poplar Bluff. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service.

CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Jean McCormick, 74, died Thursday, May 17, 2018, at her residence in Holcomb. Visitation was Saturday at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Randy Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow at Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton...

FISK -- Ralph Ellsworth, 86, of Broseley, died Saturday, May 19, 2018, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Funeral arrangements are pending with White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk.

MALDEN, Mo. -- Elmer L. Williams , 83, of Campbell, died Thursday, May 10, 2018, in Poplar Bluff. Bradshaw Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences: www.bradshawfh.com

Bobby Joe Dixon, 64, of Rombauer, Mo., passed away at his home Wednesday, May 16, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Liz Dixon; two children, Lori Adamson and Terry Adamson; two grandchildren, Zach Payne and Jordan Brown; four sisters, Linda Dixon, Eathel Reece, Tina Reece and Becky Buffington...

Mr. M. David Mooney, 74, of Poplar Bluff died Wednesday, May 9, 2018. He is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Helen Mooney; his son, John Mooney (Elaine Mooney); his daughter, Melissa Walton (Adam Leventhal); his five grandchildren (William, Cecilia, Charlotte, Dominic and Joshua); and his sisters, Dianne Burrows and D.R. Mitchell Whitmore. He was preceded in death by his parents Klellie and Camp Mooney; and brothers Ned Mooney and Tommy Mitchell...

ADVANCE -- Betty Jo Talley, 90, of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Brownwood, Mo., passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018, at Cedargate in Poplar Bluff. She was born March 2, 1928, in Cardwell, Mo., the daughter of Henry and Martha Jane Schultz Biggs. Betty had been a homemaker. She attended Brownwood General Baptist Church...

William "Bill" Davis, 72, of Wappapello died May 9, 2018 at his residence. Services were held May 12, 2018 at the White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk. Burial followed in Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson. Rev. Jim Sanders officiated. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.whitesandersfuneralhome.com...

CAMPBELL. Mo. -- Jean McCormick, 74 of Holcomb, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at her residence in Holcomb, Missouri. Jean, daughter of Elmer and Grace Underwood Lincoln, was born on Wednesday, May 19, 1943 in Holcomb, Missouri. She was office manager for Dr. Scott Borders and Miller and a member of the First Baptist Church in Holcomb...

Wilma Faye Wheetley Phillips, 81, of Bloomfield died May 13, 2018 at her residence. Services were held May 19, 2018 at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie. Bro. John Ross and Bro. Roy Patterson officiated. Burial followed in the Bernie Cemetery...

Jacob Bates, 29, of Puxico died May 16, 2018 in Bollinger County. Visitation was held May 18, 2018 and funeral services were held May 19, 2018 at the Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico. Burial followed in the Puxico City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, an account is set up at Peoples Community Bank for Kingston Edward Bates if anyone would like to make a donation. The bank address is PO Box 10, Puxico MO 63960...

FISK, Mo. -- Jimmy Dale Crum, 81, of Wappapello died May 3, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation was held May 6, 2018 at the White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.whitesandersfuneralhome.com...

FISK, Mo. - Ralph Wayne Ellsworth, 86, of Broseley, died Saturday, May 19, 2018 at St. Francis Medical Center, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation was Tuesday at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk. Funeral services will follow at noon in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Wayne Burchett officiating. Burial will be in Brown Chapel Cemetery in Broseley...

Thomas Odell Miller, 77, died at his home in Parma on May 17, 2018. Thomas has donated the "Gift of Life" and his body and will be transported to the St. Louis University School of Medicine. There are no services planned, Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Parma is in charge of arrangements...

FISK, Mo. - Ralph Wayne Ellsworth, age 86, of Broseley, died Saturday, May 19, 2018 at St. Francis Medical Center, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mr. Ellsworth was born March 15, 1932 in Gideon, Mo. to the late James Isaac and Roxie Ellsworth. He was a retired farmer and enjoyed music, singing and traveling. He was an active member of Black River General Baptist Church at Broseley...

PRINCEVILLE, Ill. - Harold Anthony Ostrom, age 95, of Wappapello, Mo., formerly of Princeville, Ill, died Friday, May 18, 2018 at The Manor, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Ostrom was born Aug. 12, 1922 in Williamsfield, Ill. Mr. Ostrom had formerly owned and operated R. Cox & Son, Inc. in Princeville. On Feb. 22, 1949 he married Jane King. She preceded him in death. He later married Virginia Risen. She also preceded him in death...

BLOOMFIELD, Mo. - Mary Irene Vandergriff, 67, of Benton, Mo., died Friday, May 18, 2018 at her residence. Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 22 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield. The funeral will follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with Jeannie Hazel of Bloomfield officiating...

MALDEN, Mo. - Charlie Truman Holt, 72, of Clarkton, Mo., died Sunday, May 20, 2018 at his residence. Visitation will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 22 at the Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. in the Bradshaw Chapel with Rev. Phillip Keeton officiating. Burial will be in Clarkton in Mt. Gilead Cemetery with military rites. www.bradshawfh.com...

DONIPHAN, Mo. - Terry Lynn Pender, 61, of Doniphan, died Saturday, May 19, 2018 in rural Ripley County, Mo. Visitation will be from 4 - 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 22 at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan.

DONIPHAN, Mo. - Willis Iver Cates, 94, of West Plains, Mo., died Monday, May 21, 2018 at North Howell County Nursing Center in West Plains. Visitation will begin at noon Friday, May 25 at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Brother Alan Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the Johnston Chapel Cemetery...

Laverne E. Krivohlavek, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Monday, May 21, 2018 at his home. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m., Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Second Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff. Arrangements have been made through Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home...

Opal (Bunny) Sisk, 77 of Poplar Bluff went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 19, 2018 at her home. She was born January 21, 1941 in Steele MO, daughter of Chester and Gladys Durham of Caruthersville, MO. Bunny was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She was a lifelong member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority as well as the past president of Troop E Missouri State Troopers Association Auxiliary. ...

U.W. "Junior" Freeman of Scotsdale, Ky., formerly of Puxico, died May 9 at Bowling Green, Ky. Services were held May 14, 2018 at Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico. Rev. Ray Placher officiated. Burial followed in the Puxico City Cemetery.

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Flora L. Helton, 83 of Piedmont, Mo., died Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Mark Twain Caring Center, Poplar Bluff, Mo. A graveside service will be held at Carson Hill Cemetery near Mill Spring, Mo., at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 23, 2018. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Wanda M. Allen, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at the Anna House Sarah Community in Bridgeton, Mo. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service.

NEELYVILLE, Mo. - Raymond "Gene" Litton, 60, of Harviell, Mo., formerly of Florida, died Monday, May 21, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. He was born Aug. 20, 1957 in Gideon, Mo. and had been a resident of Butler County since 1988. Mr. Litton was self employed in produce sales. On July 28, 1976 he married Debbie Howell in Golfo Springs, Fla. She survives of the home...

Jeffrey James Taylor, 59, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service.

Forsman Sonja Renee McKinney-Forsman, age 54, of Rossville, Tenn, passed away on the morning of Monday, May 21, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Josh Forsman and mother to Chelsea and Dylan Forsman...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Danita Ross, 47 of Piedmont, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at her residence. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 26, 2018, at Harvest Baptist Church, Piedmont. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m., at the church. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

VAN BUREN. Mo.-- Phillip "P.R." Randolph Hollis, 46, son of Christine (Barton) Cletcher and the late Robert Richard Hollis, was born July 19, 1971 in Prince George's County, Md., and departed this life on May 22, 2018 in Van Buren, Mo. P.R. had resided in Van Buren for most of his life. ...

Wanda Maxine Allen, 86, died Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Anna House in Bridgeton, Missouri. She was born May 21, 1932, the daughter of Eugene and Pearl Hill. She married Clifford Allen July 5, 1953 in Fairdealing, Mo. He preceded her in death March 6, 2011. ...

MALDEN, Mo. -- James Hancock, 75 of Malden, died Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at his residence in Malden. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m., Friday, May 25, 2018 at the Landess Funeral Home in Malden with Pastor Jonathan Ross officiating. Burial with military honors will be at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Raymond Roy Parsley, 88, of Doniphan, died Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at his residence. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 26, 2018, at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery near Doniphan...

James Finn, 73, of Ellsinore, Mo. died Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born May 7, 1945 in St. Louis, Mo. to the late Alvin Finn and Virginia Haney Finn. He married Michell Padgett April 23, 1992 in Piggott, Ark. She survives...

QULIN, Mo. -- Ronald Gene Lock Sr., 64, of Qulin, died Sunday, May 20, 2018 at his residence in Qulin. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Qulin. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jim Sanders officiating. Burial will be in Brown Chapel Cemetery at Broseley, Missouri...

DONIPHAN, MO. -- James A. (Jim) Hill departed this life Wednesday, May 23, 2018 in Osage Beach, Mo., surrounded by his family. Jim was born Aug. 23, 1951 and was a lifelong resident of Doniphan, Mo. Jim and his family relocated to Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. approximately 20 years ago...

Henry Lee Mosbey, 82, of Fisk, Mo., died Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. A complete obituary will appear in the Friday edition of the Daily American Republic newspaper. Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...

ELLSINORE, Mo. -- Dianna Gail Wilson, 70, of Ellsinore, Mo., died Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences: www.mcspaddenfh.com

MALDEN, Mo. -- Billy Bailey, 89, of Malden died Sunday, May 20, 2018 at his residence in Malden. Visitation will be from 10 - 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at the Landess Funeral Home in Malden. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Aulden LeBlanc officiating. Burial with military honors will be at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield at 2 p.m...

Henry Lee Mosbey, 82, of Fisk, Mo. died Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Poplar bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. He was born Sept. 17, 1935 in Fisk to the late James Henry and Bessie Jane Mosbey. On Dec. 27, 1954, he married Bobbie (Johnson) Mosbey, who preceded him in death July 7, 2013...

James Fuwell, 87, of McGee died May 16, 2018 at his home. Services were held May 18, 2018 at the Morgan Sifford Funeral Home of Puxico. Rev. Ken McAnulty officiated. Burial followed in the New Hope Cemetery in McGee.

Harold Ostrom, 95, of Wappapello, formerly of Princeville, Illinois died Friday, May 18, 2018 at The Manor in Polar Bluff. Funeral services were held in Princeville, Illinois. White-Sanders Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

George "Rick" Trout, 64, of Wappapello died Thursday, May 10, 2018 at his residence. Services were held Friday, May 11, 2018 at the White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk. Rev. Dale Hartle officiated. Burial followed in the Brown Chapel Cemetery in Broseley...

Jeffrey James Taylor, 59, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. A graveside service and burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 29 at the Poplar Bluff City Cemetery with Rev. Brandon Spain and Rev. Dave McCormick officiating...

MALDEN, Mo. -- Delma Thompson, 83, of Malden died Friday, May 25, 2018 at her residence. Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 27, 2018 at the Bradshaw Funeral Home Chapel in Malden. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 in Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden...

QULIN, Mo. -- Ronald Gene Lock Sr., 64, of Qulin, died Sunday, May 20, 2018 at his residence in Qulin. Mr. Lock was born Oct. 24, 1953 in Kokomo, Ind., to the late Cecil Everett and Lois June Lock. Mr. Lock served in the Army during the Vietnam War...

ELLINGTON, Mo. -- Rev. William "Bill" T. White went to his heavenly home on May 19, 2018 surrounded by his family at his home in Ellington. He was born Oct. 1, 1935 in Portageville, Mo., to the late T.W. White and Clara (Carter) White. He attained the age of 82 years, seven months and 18 days. Bill was also preceded in death by his oldest son, Ronnie White on Aug. 17, 2003. Three brothers and six sisters also preceded him in death...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Mary Lee Newcomb, born Jan. 6, 1918, departed this life May 25, 2018. She married the love of her life, Jakie E. Newcomb. They were married 67 years before his passing in 1998. They were farmers at Wardell and Neelyville, Missouri...

MARSHALL, Mo. -- Lloyd H. Leonberger, 77, of rural Sweet Springs, Missouri, died Thursday, May 24, 2018, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall with Rev. Willie Leonberger and William W. ...

DEXTER, Mo. -- Debra Ann Harlan, 59, of Grayridge, Mo. died Thursday, May 24, 2018, at her home in Grayridge. A celebration of life will be held at the home in Grayridge at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 27, 2018. Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. - Mary Lee Newcomb, born Jan. 6, 1918, departed this life May 25, 2018. She married the love of her life, Jakie E. Newcomb. They were married 67 years before his passing in 1998. They were farmers at Wardell and Neelyville. Left behind to celebrate her life are four sons; Doyle Newcomb of Neelyville, Ronald Newcomb of Michie, Tennessee, Bob (Rose Ann) Newcomb and Jim Newcomb of Harviell, Mo. ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - William Henry Atnip, 87, of Springfield, formerly of Patterson, MO, died Saturday, May 26, 2018. Arrangements are under the care of Greenlawn Funeral Home East Springfield. For service information go to greenlawnfuneralhome.com

FISK, Mo. - Mary L. "Brown" Clark, age 83, of Fisk, MO, died Friday, May 25, 2018 at her residence in Fisk. Mrs. Clark was born April 08, 1935 in Portageville, MO, daughter of the late John Gilbert and Leona Bell Ford. She is survived by: three sons; Denzil Brown of Dudley, Gene Brown and John Brown both of Fisk; two daughters: Frances Maxwell of Joshua, TX and Maggie Brown of Fisk; three sisters: Wilma Edwards of Bonita Springs, FL, Wanda Krus of Florissant, MO and Maggie Brown of Festus, MO; 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. ...

PIEDMONT, Mo. - Danita Lynn Ross, 47, of Piedmont, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at her residence. She was born January 1, 1971, in Hayti to Leonard Douglas and Lucy Belle Kathleen (Pollard) Fowler. Danita re-dedicated her life to Christ in 1997 and was a strong and devoted Christian and an inspiration to all who knew her. ...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Naomi "Kitty" Braschler Studt Burger, 91, of Fairdealing died Sunday morning May 27. Mrs. Burger was born February 10, 1927 in Pratt, Missouri. Her parents Frona Patterson Gibson Braschler and "Big" Weaver Braschler; two brothers, J R "Jack" Gibson and Eugene Braschler; a sister Ruth Braschler Janke, and two husbands Melvin Studt and Edward Burger preceded her in death...

MALDEN, Mo. - Rubie L. Holloman, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, May 25, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 2 at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. at the Bradshaw Chapel with Rev. Chandler officiating. www.bradshawfh.com...

MALDEN, Mo. - Martha Catherine Jackson, 77, of Gideon, Mo., died Friday, May 25, 2018 at Gideon Care Center. Visitation will be at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 31 at Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc. in Malden. The funeral will be at 1 p.m., Friday, June 1 at Bradshaw Chapel in Malden and burial will be in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Mo. www.bradshawfh.com...

DEXTER, Mo. - Leon Watkins, 74, of Puxico, formerly of Essex, died Monday, May 28, 2018 at his residence. Visitation will be after 10 a.m., Friday, June 1, until time of services at noon at the Duck Creek Baptist Church near Puxico with Bro. Buck Cruse of Puxico officiating...

CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Amy VanderBol, 34, of Campbell died Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at her residence. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. The funeral service will be at noon in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Bruce Vinson officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery Landess Addition. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements...

VAN BUREN, Mo. - Billy Ray Grant, 77, of Ellington, Mo., died Sunday, May 27, 2018 at his residence. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren. The funeral will follow at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ron Robinson officiating. Burial will be in the Van Buren City Cemetery. Online condolences: www.mcspaddenfh.com...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Barbara Jean Hastings, 76, of Doniphan died Monday, May 28, 2018, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2018, in the Edwards Funeral Home at Doniphan. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Brother Steve Sanders officiating. Burial will be in the Lone Star Cemetery in rural Ripley County, Missouri...

Johnny Quentin Miller, Jr., 44, of Longview, Texas, formally of Poplar Bluff, Missouri died, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at his residence. Visitation will be from 10-11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. A Celebration of Life will be held immediately following visitation at 11 a.m. in the Moore Funeral Service Chapel...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Bobbie J. Browne Sr., 77, died Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at his son's home near Annapolis. Arrangements will be announced by Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel at Piedmont.

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Bobbie Joe Browne, Sr., 77, of Iron County, Mo., died Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at his son's home near Annapolis. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Des Arc Assembly of God Church. Funeral services will follow at noon Saturday at the church with Rev. ...

Bob King, 85, of Puxico, Mo. died, Wednesday, May 30, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Life Chapel Assembly of God in Puxico, Mo. Online Condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com