Obituaries from July 2018

MALDEN, Mo. -- Vernon Earnheart, 78, of Malden died Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will begin at noon Monday at Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden, followed by the funeral at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Earnest Puckett officiating. Burial will be in the Rosewood First Edition Cemetery in Malden...

MALDEN, Mo. -- Ladonna Faye Brooks, 66, of Clarkton, Mo., died Friday, June 30, 2018, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2018, at Landess Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2018, at Landess Chapel in Malden. Burial will be in the Stanfield Cemetery at Clarkton...

DEXTER, Mo. -- Jimmy L. Casey, 66, of Dexter died Thursday, June 28, 2018, at his residence. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, followed by the funeral at 1 p.m. Burial will be in the Triplett Cemetery near Dexter...

A memorial service for Rosemary (Schuff) Ellis-DeLeon, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 7, at the Twin Towers, 506 Hazel St., Poplar Bluff. Ellis-DeLeon died at home Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Moore Funeral Home assisted the family...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- June 5, 1937 in the Essex, Mo. area, Louie Fred Burns, known as Pat Burns to the family, was born to Elmer and Lydia. Louie grew up with nine other children in his family: Dewey Leon, Jim, John, Imogene, Billi Jean, Mary Belle, Floyd, Patricia (Toots), and Lucille. Pat went to school as much as he was able, he said he really enjoyed going and learning. He and his brothers helped work in his dad's sawmill...

ELLSINORE, Mo.-- Thomas Henry Crowley, son of the late Virgil and Goldie (Anderson) Crowley, was born March 17, 1934 in Ellsinore, Mo., and departed this life on June 27, 2018 at his residence in Poplar Bluff, Mo., with his family by his side. He had attained the age of 84 years, three months, and 10 days...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. - Elmer Russ Williams Jr., 86, of Corning, AR, died Friday, June 29, 2018 at Arkansas-Methodist Hospital in Paragould, AR. A memorial visitation will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 3 at Fowler & Sons Funeral Home in Neelyville. The memorial service will follow at noon in the funeral home. Burial will be in Corning Cemetery at a a later date...

VAN BUREN, Mo. - Ronald "Ron" Leland Jackson, 50, of Poplar Bluff, MO, died Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 3 at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren, MO. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel will Rev. Don Richmann officiating. Burial will be in Brown's Chapel Cemetery in Broseley, MO...

VAN BUREN, Mo. - Ronald "Ron" Leland Jackson, 50, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 3 at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren, Mo. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel will Rev. Don Richmann officiating. Burial will be in Brown's Chapel Cemetery in Broseley, Moss...

DEXTER, Mo. - Jo Anne Morgan, 83, of Dexter, died Monday, July 2, 2018 at the Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter. Visitation will be at 11 a.m., Friday, July 6, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. in the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter...

DEXTER, Mo. - Dale Vaughn, 61, of Essex, Mo., died Sunday, July 1, 2018 at his residence. Visitation will be after 10 a.m., Thursday, July 5 at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter until time of service at noon in the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter. Burial will be in the Triplett Cemetery near Dexter with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements...

PUXICO, Mo. - Verlon "Joe" Wilfong of Puxico, died Saturday, June 30 at Puxico Nursing and Rehab. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 3 at Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico. The funeral will follow at 11 a.m. in the Morgan Sifford Chapel with Rev. Ray Placher officiating. Burial will be in Brown Church Cemetery in Puxico...

MALDEN, Mo. - Pearl Louise Headley, 89, of Wappapello, Mo., formerly of Malden, died Friday, June 29, 2018 at her residence. Visitation will be at 12:30 p.m., Friday, July 6 at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Bradshaw Chapel with Rev. Aulden LaBlanc officiating. Burial will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...

Dorothy Ann Stacy, 70, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., left this earth to join her Heavenly Father Monday, July 2, 2018 at her home. Dorothy, the daughter of the late Paul and Anna Tyler was born Dec. 30, 1947 in Manila, Ark. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church of Harviell and was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse. She enjoyed going to church and singing. Dorothy's greatest joy was time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren...

VAN BUREN, Mo. - Daniel Gerald "Danny" Allmon, 62, of Springfield, MO, died Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield. Visitation will be at noon, Saturday, July 7 in the McSpadden Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Sue Warner officiating. Burial will be in the Gresham Cemetery in Ellsinore, MO with Patriot Guard and Missouri Military honors...

Vernon J. Benton, Jr., 91, of Qulin, Mo., died Tuesday, July 3, 2018 in Qulin. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

MALDEN, Mo. -- Ralph Eugene "Gene" Hillman, 81, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of Clarkton, Mo., died Monday, July 2, 2018, at the Manor in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Thursday, July 5, at the Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 5, at Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton. Burial will be in the Stanfield Cemetery, Clarkton...

Wayne Hults of Annapolis, Mo., died Thursday, July 5, 2018, at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, Mo..

GREENVILLE, Mo. - Melvin D. Barks, 80, of Shook, Mo., died Sunday, July 1, 2018 at the Missouri State Veterans Home, Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Saturday, July 7 at Ruegg Funeral Home in Greenville. Masonic Services will be given at 12:45 p.m., in the chapel with the funeral following at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Crossroads Cemetery near Greenville with full military honors...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Robert D. Adams, 90, of Doniphan Mo. passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at the John J. Pershing V.A. Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Adams was born Oct. 10, 1927 to the late Howard and Ermal Adams. He enjoyed raising tomatoes commercially, fishing and traveling. ...

Terry Dewayne Dunn, 65, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, July 2, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born April 10, 1953 in St. Louis, Mo. to Otis E. Dunn and Rose F. Darnell Dunn. He was of the Baptist faith. Terry married Charisse Mondy, June 15, 1984 in Wappapello, Mo. She survives...

Thomas Yeakley, 79, of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, July 6, 2018 at his residence. Visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. on Monday, July 9, 2018 at the First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. Funeral services will follow visitation at 11 a.m. in the First Baptist Church Sanctuary...

Wayne Hults, 82, a longtime resident of rural Annapolis, Mo, died Thursday, July 5, 2018, at his home after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 8, 2018, from noon until 2 p.m., at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, Mo. Service will follow at 2 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Dan Pitchers ministering to the family. Burial will follow at Annapolis Cemetery with full military honors...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Curtis R. Kaempfe, 67, of Annapolis, Mo., died Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at the Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Memorial visitation will be held from noon - 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Annapolis. Memorial services will follow at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church with Pastor Dan Pitchers and Rev. Steve Sale officiating...

VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Jean Tripp, 91, died Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Van Buren, Mo. Visitation will begin for the public at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 8, 2018 at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren, Mo., with the funeral service being held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2018 in the Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jim Hampton will be Officiating. Burial will be in Yount Memorial Cemetery in Garwood, Mo...

MALDEN, Mo. -- Jackie Don Tackett. 75, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. He was born July 5, 1942, in Gideon, Mo. He was a member of the Fellowship General Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff, former deacon at the First Southern Baptist Church in Gideon and a former member of America Legion -- Gideon #324 and a past member of the Kiwanis Club in Gideon...

Shawn Patrick Burkett, 48, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away on June 13, 2018 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born Feb. 23, 1970 to Glen Burkett and Laura Sue (Ryman) Kingery in Poplar Bluff. Shawn is survived by his wife Sherry Burkett of Poplar Bluff; two sons, Shawn Burkett of Ohio, Patrick Burkett of Poplar Bluff; three step-sons, Patrick Bryant, Howard Bryant, and Jonathan Bryant, all of Poplar Bluff; five grandkids; two brothers, Aaron Ryman of Poplar Bluff and Billy Kingery of Dexter, Mo.; three sisters, Bonnie McBernie of Auburn, Ala, Amy Etheridge of Poplar Bluff and Glenda Burkett of Piggott, Ark.;. ...

Stanley Bernard Dye entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at the University Of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Stanley was born on Oct. 4, 1971 to the late Louis Ross, Sr. and Betty Dye (Little). Stanley joined the U.S. Navy, where he had a distinguished career aboard the USS John F. ...

Vernon J. "Tootie" Benton, Jr., 91, of Qulin, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo. and Benton, Ark., passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at his nephew's residence in Qulin. Vernon, the son of the late Vernon J. Sr. and Ruby Edith Hefner Benton, was born April 30, 1927 in Piggott, Ark. ...

DEXTER, Mo. -- Carolyn Longhibler, daughter of Verbia Finch of Dexter, Missouri and the late Bobby Gene Finch was born on May 23, 1967 in Powe, Missouri and departed this life on July 5, 2018 at the emergency room at Southeast Health of Stoddard County at the age of 51 years...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Kathryn Lee Headley, 84, life-long resident of Doniphan, Mo., departed this life Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mrs. Headley, daughter of Earl and Beatrice (Anderson) O'Dell, was born December 11, 1933, in rural Ripley County, Mo. ...

Thomas Edward Yeakley, 79, of Poplar Bluff went home to be with our Lord July 6th, 2018, after dying peacefully surrounded by his family at home. Tom was born June 10th, 1939, in Xenia, Ohio. In October of 1961, Tom enlisted with the National Guard, then was activated into the Army as a Medic during the Berlin Crisis...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- On July 3, 2018, the world lost, and heaven gained, an amazing soul. Mary accepted people lovingly and unconditionally, she was full of life, witty, and had a great sense of humor. Mary was born February 27, 1927 Success, Ark., to Jones & Lavada Choate. ...

Kathleen Marie Gallamore Tudor, 64, went to be with her Lord & Savior on July 5, 2018 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was born February 7, 1954 to Odie Z. "Eddie" Wesley and Lois Holland Wesley who preceded her in death. On February 12, 1972, she married John Gallamore. ...

James Troy Moss Jr., 69, of Ellsinore, Mo., died Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Mo. Visitation will begin for the public at noon, Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellsinore, Mo., with the funeral sservice following at 2 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Larry Stevens will be Officiating. Burial will be in Hunter Highland Cemetery in Hunter, Mo...

MALDEN, Mo. -- Martha Gail Goode Shoemate, 74, of Hannibal, Mo., died Thursday, July 5, 2018 at her residence in Hannibal. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, July 9, 2018, at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. A graveside service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the Portageville Cemetery Portageville, Mo. Burial will be in Portageville Cemetery...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Peggy Sue Kosciulek, 78, of Grandin, Mo., died Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at West County Care Center in Ballwin, Mo. Visitation was at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018, at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. A funeral service followed in the funeral home chapel officiated by Father Simon...

Vivian Ruth (Armes) Blackburn, 78, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018. She was born on May 27, 1940 to Henry and Tinnie Armes in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Vivian retired from the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center after 27 years of service as an LPN. Vivian was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan who rarely missed a game. She enjoyed traveling, listening to gospel music, and watching her grandsons play baseball...

PIEDMONT, Mo. - James E. Bowles, 74, died Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at his home near Mill Spring, MO. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorials have been suggested to the Bowles Clearwater School Scholarship Fund and may be sent to Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, 100 Piedmont Ave. Piedmont, MO 63957. Online condolences may be left at www.morrisonworleychapel.com...

Steve Williams, 59, of Dexter, Mo., died Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at his home. Services were held Friday, July 6, 2018 at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Rev. Joe Payne officiated. Burial followed in Harper Cemetery near Aid, Mo.

Jo Anne Morgan, 83, of Dexter, formerly of Puxico, died Monday, July 2, 2018 at the Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter. Visitation and the funeral services were held July 6, 2018 at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Burial followed in the Rock Hill Cemetery near Puxico with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements...

Pearl Louise Headley, 89, of Wappapello, formerly of Malden, died June 29, 2018 at her residence. Services were held July 6, 2018 at the Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Rev. Aulden LaBlanc officiated. Burial followed in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...

Nettie Frances Hill, 75, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on July 7, 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She was born on Feb. 24, 1943 to Raymond and Margery (Presson) Batson at Cairo, Ill. She enjoyed fishing, playing BINGO and playing slot machines...

PUXICO, Mo. - Dayna Zoll-Cookson, 41, of Puxico, died Monday, July 9 at her residence. Arrangements are pending with Morgan Sifford Funeral Home of Puxico.

DES ARC, Mo. - Louis W. Hempen, 81, died Friday, July 6, 2018 at his home near Des Arc. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 11 at the Beulah Church Cemetery in Des Arc with Rev. Don Pennington officiating. Burial will follow service...

CAMPBELL, Mo. - Brenda Kay Bader, 70, of Piggott, AR, died Saturday, July 7, 2018 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. Visitation was from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., Monday, July 9 at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. The funeral was at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 10 at St. Teresa Church in Glennonville, MO with Father William Hennecke officiating. Burial will be in St. Teresa Cemetery in Glennonville. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements...

KENNETT, Mo. - Sharon Kay Carter, daughter of the late Truman Harmon and Virginia (Wilhite) Harmon was born Sept. 3, 1950 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed this life on July 6,2018 at the age of 67 years. Sharon married Jerry Carter, Sr. on Dec. 28, 1968 in Qulin, Missouri. Sharon was of Poplar Bluff and passed away July 6, 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri...

CAMPBELL, Mo. - Pina Aileen Loafman, 94, of Campbell, died Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Rowlett Health and Rehabilitation - Rowlett, Texas. Visitation will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 11 at Bethany General Baptist Church in Campbell. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the church with Rev. Bryan Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Bethany Cemetery in Campbell. www.bradshawfh.com...

ELLSINORE, Mo. - Mary Elizabeth (Vannoy) Gaines, 93, of Ellsinore, died Saturday, July 7, 2018 at her residence. Visitation will be at 6 p.m., Thursday, July 12 at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellsinore. The funeral will be at 10 a.m., Friday, July 13 at the New Hope General Baptist Church in Ellsinore with Rev. Tom Wilder and Rev. Jonathon Rice officiating. Burial will be in Scott Cemetery in Ellsinore...

Teresa R. Kuper, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service.

MALDEN, Mo. - Estella May Griffin, 93, of Malden, formerly of Campbell, died Monday, July 9, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be at 9 a.m., Wednesday, July 11 at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will follow at 10 a.m., in the Bradshaw Chapel in Malden. Burial will be in Memorial Park in Cemetery. www.bradshawfh.com...

PIEDMONT, Mo. - Michael M. Bartlett, 48, of Des Arc, MO, died Monday, July 9, 2018 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center St. Louis, MO. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 12, from noon until 1 p.m., at Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont. Services will follow at the chapel at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Mann Cemetery near Annapolis. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

DEXTER, Mo. - Brenda Watson, 71, of Bloomfield, died Sunday, July 8, 2018 at her home in Bloomfield, MO. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Tuesday July 10 at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. The funeral will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday July 11 in the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter...

Jo Anne Morgan, 83, of Dexter, formerly of Puxico, died Monday, July 2, 2018 at the Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter. Visitation and the funeral services were held July 6, 2018 at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Burial followed in the Rock Hill Cemetery near Puxico with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements...

Verlon "Joe" Wilfong of Puxico died Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the Puxico Nursing and Rehab. Services were held Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at the Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico. Rev. Ray Placher officiated. Burial followed in the Brown Church Cemetery in Puxico...

PIEDMONT, Mo. - James E. Bowles, 74, died Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at his home near Mill Spring, Mo. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorials have been suggested to the Bowles Clearwater School Scholarship Fund and may be sent to Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, 100 Piedmont Ave. Piedmont, MO 63957. Online condolences may be left at www.morrisonworleychapel.com...

MALDEN, Mo. -- Michael Wayne Sherritze, 59, of Malden died Monday at his residence. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Landess Funeral Home Chapel in Malden. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Landess chapel with the Rev. Stewart-Allen Clark officiating. Burial will be in the Parma Cemetery in Parma...

Teresa R. Kuper, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. Ms. Kuper, the daughter of the late George and Kathryn Friedman Kuper was born Aug. 4, 1933 in Glennonville, Mo. She was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and had retired from John J. Pershing VA Medical Center...

PUXICO, Mo. -- Rev. Dayna Zoll-Cookson of Puxico went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 9, 2018 at her home surrounded by family at the age of 41 years. Dayna was born Nov. 26, 1976 at Poplar Bluff, Mo. and had lived in Dudley, Dexter, New Mexico, St. Louis and Puxico. She graduated from Puxico High School in 1995, attended Three Rivers Community College, SLCC and acquired her Master of Arts degree from Lindenwood University in 2011 in Counseling...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Mark Allan Richey, 48, of Doniphan, formerly of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, died Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at his home in Doniphan. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2018, at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Brothers Larry Earl and John Durham officiating...

FISK, Mo. -- Nadine Barton, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Swift Creek Residential Facility, in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, July 13, 2018 at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk. Funeral will follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Bro. Dale Swain Officiating. Burial will be in Rombauer Cemetery at Rombauer, Mo...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. -- Jerome "Jerry" McDowell Cox, 84, of Neelyville, Mo. passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at the Westwood Hills Therapy Facility. Mr. Cox was born Feb. 22, 1934 in Neelyville. He worked as a math teacher and enjoyed woodworking, gardening, genealogy of the family tree and fishing. He was a member of the Neelyville Methodist Church and the Odd Fellows...

Sherley A. Harley, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, July 10 2018 at her residence. A Celebration of Life will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 19 2018 at the Cotrell Funeral Chapel. The evangelist John Hale will officiate. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotrellfunealservice.com...

Tracy L. Smith, 49, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Thursday, July 5, 2018 at her residence. Visitation will be 11 a.m. Saturday July 14, 2018 at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral will follow at noon at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ronnie Webb will officiate. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery...

Phyllis Y. Williams, 71, of Dexter, Mo., formerly of Qulin, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service.

Shirley Harley, daughter of Thelma Walker and the late Roosevelt West, was born March 28, 1951, in Catron, Mo. She passed away at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at home in Poplar Bluff, after a long battle with cancer. She leaves behind three sons--Derrick Wright and Leroy Harley of Los Angeles, Calif., and Brice Harley of Poplar Bluff; and two daughters--Fonda (Jerry) Cole of Plano, Texas and Hope (Joe) Starr of St. ...

PARMA, Mo. -- Elma Loeda Hain, 93, of Parma, Mo., died Saturday, July 14, 2018 at her residence in Parma. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, July 16, 2018 at the General Baptist Church in Parma. The funeral will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at the General Baptist Church in Parma with burial in Taylor Cemetery in Penermon, Mo...

BERNIE, Mo. -- Violetta Minton, daughter of the late James Hatchel and Dora Cox Hatchel, was born on March 2, 1938 in Charter Oak, Mo., and departed this life on July 13, 2018 in Dexter, Mo., at the age of 80 years. Mrs. Minton was a former employee of Brown Shoe Company and the International Hat Factory in Dexter...

GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Carolyn Sue Mann, 77, of Greenville, Mo., passed away Friday, July 13, 2018, at her residence. Visitation will be 5 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville, Mo. Funeral service will follow Monday, July 16, 2018 at 2 p.m. also at the Greenville chapel. Interment will be at Greenville Cemetery, Greenville, Mo...

MALDEN, Mo. - Dale E. Maynard, 77, of Malden, was born on August 14, 1940 in Boone, Iowa to the late Earl M. Maynard and Vivian Marie Martin Maynard. He departed this life on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri...

GREENVILLE, Mo. - Mary Ruth Payton, 89, of Lodi, died Monday, July 16, 2018 at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff. Arrangements are pending with Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Greenville.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Ronald Jack "Ron" Chapman, 77, Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, July 16, 2018 in ManorCare Health Services, Springfield. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 20, 2018 in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 5201 South Southwood, Springfield, under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home...

PIEDMONT, Mo. - James Hastings, 77, of Piedmont, died Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Landmark Hospital, Cape Girardeau, MO. Visitation will be at 6 p.m. Friday, July 20 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 21 at the Piedmont chapel. Burial will be in Forest Chapel Cemetery in Piedmont. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Bruce Redwine, 93, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018 at Westwood Hills in Poplar Bluff. He was born on August 31, 1924 to Horace and Pearle Redwine in Maynard, AR. Bruce graduated from Pace College in 1953 with a Bachelor of Business Administration. Bruce worked as a Senior Auditor for the IRS for over 30 years...

PUXICO, Mo. -- Rev. Dayna Zoll-Cookson, 41, of Puxico went home to be with the Lord Monday, July 9, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. Dayna was born Nov. 26, 1976 at Poplar Bluff, Mo. and had lived in Dudley, Dexter, New Mexico, St. Louis and Puxico. She graduated from Puxico High School in 1995, attended Three Rivers Community College, SLCC and acquired her Master of Arts degree from Lindenwood University in 2011 in Counseling...

MALDEN, MO. -- Helen Louise Dority, 71, of Bernie, Mo. died Sunday, July 15, 2018 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff, Mo. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2018, at the Kingdom Hall in Malden. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements...

Victor "Vic" E. Osher, 71, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Graham Hospital in Canton Ill. The arrangements are pending and will be announced by Cotrell Funeral Service.

DONIPHAN, Mo.-- Theresa Ann Patterson, 65, of Doniphan, Missouri, died Thursday, July 12, 2018, at her residence in rural Doniphan. Visitation will begin at noon Saturday, July 21, 2018, at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel and burial will be in the Union Cemetery. Online condolences: edwardsfuneralhome.org...

Phyllis Y. Williams, 71, of Dexter, Mo., formerly of Qulin, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Ms. Williams, the daughter of the late William and Marie Barker Williams, was born July 22, 1946 in Dagenham, England. Over the years she worked as a waitress and as a chef. Ms. Williams enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and cooking...

DEXTER, Mo. -- Randall Ramsey, the long time mayor of Parma, died Monday, July 16, 2018. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Friday, July 20 at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 21 at the funeral chapel. Burial will follow in the Dexter Cemetery with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements. Memorial may be made to the St. Francis Healthcare Foundation, 211 St. Francis Dr., Cape Girardeau, MO 63703...

PIEDMNT, Mo.-- Melba J. Moss, 81, of Pevely, Mo., formerly of Mill Spring, Mo., died Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Crystal Oaks Assisted Living, Crystal City, Mo. Visitation will be held Friday, July 20, 2018, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, Mo. Services will follow at 1 p.m. at the chapel. Burial will be in Mill Spring Cemetery...

Shirley E. Elliott, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at St. Francis Healthcare in Cape Girardeau. Shirley, the daughter of the late Roscoe Mondy and Irene Holder Mondy, was born July 11, 1949 in Humboldt, Tenn. She was a member of the New Covenant Fellowship Church. ...

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. -- Donald (Don) Eugene Killian, 76, of Lake Ozark, Missouri passed away Friday, July 13, 2018 at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, Missouri. Don was born May 27, 1942 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was the son of James Arvil and Ellen (Stout) Killian...

PUXICO, Mo. -- Rev. Dayna Zoll-Cookson of Puxico went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 9, 2018 at her home surrounded by family at the age of 41 years. Dayna was born Nov. 26, 1976 at Poplar Bluff, Mo. and had lived in Dudley, Dexter, New Mexico, St. Louis and Puxico. She graduated from Puxico High School in 1995, attended Three Rivers Community College, SLCC and acquired her Master of Arts degree from Lindenwood University in 2011 in Counseling...

Sam Pietrofere, 65, of Poplar Bluff, died Saturday, July 14, 2018 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. Online condolences: www.moorefuneralservice.com

PIEDMONT, Mo. - Sharon E. James, 72, of Piedmont, formerly of Annapolis, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at the Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. Arrangements are pending with Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont.

DEXTER, Mo. - Jerry Dale Townsend, 73, of Dudley, died Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at the Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County. Visitation will be after noon on Saturday, July 21 at Watkins & Sons Funeral Service in Dexter. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor Cory Townsend of Dudley and Pastor Brad Moore of Advance officiating...

WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo. - Leslie M. Leonard of Williamsville, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018, near Mill Spring, MO. Arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home, Williamsville.

WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo. - Leslie M. Leonard, 62, of Williamsville, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018 near Williamsville. Visitation will be at 5 p.m., Friday, July 20 at Ruegg Funeral Home chapel, Williamsville. The funeral will follow at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 21 at the Williamsville chapel. Burial will be in the Holliday Cemetery, Williamsville. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

PIEDMONT, Mo. - Sharon E. James, 72, of Piedmont, formerly of Annapolis, died Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, MO. Visitation will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 21 at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Fr. Daniel Hirtz officiating. Burial will be in the Annapolis Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.morrisonworleychapel.com...

GREENVILLE, Mo. - Mary Ruth Payton, 89, of Lodi, died Monday, July 16, 2018 at the Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m., Tuesday, July, 24 at Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Greenville. The funeral will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 25 at the Lodi Community Church with Rev. Byron Beck officiating. Burial will be in the Lewis Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.morrisonworleychapel.com...

Bertha Marie Wockenfuss, 80, of Owensville, MO, formerly of Piedmont, MO, died Thursday, July 19, 2018 at the Villas in DeSoto, MO. Arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont.

Shirley Fisher Maurer, a beautiful and loving soul, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. Shirley was a former resident of Poplar Bluff. She had a long career working at the Poplar Bluff VA Medical Center before retiring to Florida 27 years ago. ...

GREENVILLE, Mo. -- Mary Ruth Twidwell-Payton, of Lodi, Mo., was born in Lodi on May 27, 1929 to the late James Raymond and Verna Lucille (Lewis) Roach. She departed this life at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff on July 16, 2018 at the age of 89 years, one month and 20 days...

Victor E. Osher, Jr., 84, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Graham Hospital in Canton, Ill. Mr. Osher was born Feb. 17, 1934 to the late Victor E. Osher Sr. and Margaret Smith Osher in St. Louis, Mo. They later moved to Farmington, Mo., where all his formal education occurred and he graduated from Missouri College with an electrical engineering degree in 1954. ...

VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Mary Ellen Stevens, 70, of Van Buren, died Friday, July 20, 2018 at Riverways Manor Nursing Home. Visitation will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2018 in the McSpadden Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. David Reynolds officiating. Burial will take place in Eastwood Cemetery in Eastwood, Mo. Online condolences: www.mcspaddenfh.com...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Bertha "Marie" Wockenfuss, 80, of Owensville, Mo., formerly of Piedmont, died Thursday, July 19, 2018, at The Villas in DeSoto, Mo. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont with funeral services following at 2 p.m. Burial will take place in Murphy Cemetery near Piedmont. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

GREENVILLE, Mo. - Ruby Barnfield, 93, of Greenville, died Monday, July 23, 2018 at the Greenville Healthcare Center. Arrangements are pending with Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Greenville.

GREENVILLE, Mo. - Mary Ruth Twidwell-Payton of Lodi was born in Lodi on May 27, 1929 to the late James Raymond and Verna Lucille (Lewis) Roach. She departed this life at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on July 16, 2018 at the age of 89 years 1 month and 20 days. A long time resident of Lodi, Mary Ruth took pride in being a wife, mother and homemaker. She was a member of Lodi Community Church since childhood...

DEXTER, Mo. - Junior Ray Parker, 86, of Morehouse, MO, died Monday, July 23, 2018 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 24 at Watkins & Sons Funeral Service in Dexter. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 25 at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter with Pastor Jim Vent of Morehouse officiating...

VAN BUREN, Mo. -- Mary Ellen Stevens, 70, of Van Buren, died Friday, July 20, 2018 at Riverways Manor Nursing Home. Visitation will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2018 in the McSpadden Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. David Russell officiating. Burial will take place in Eastwood Cemetery in Eastwood, Mo...

Tammy Lucille Wartenbe, 59, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born Aug. 29, 1958 in Marshall, Mo. to Wayne A. Waddle and Gloria F. Surber Waddle. She was of the Baptist faith. Tammy married Terry L. Wartenbe Feb. 26, 1977 in Poplar Bluff. He survives...

PIEDMONT, Mo. - Rachel C. Abernathy, 80, of Patterson, Mo., died July 21, 2018 from bone cancer. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 25 at Meador-Flatwoods Cemetery near Piedmont with Pastor Richard Sanders ministering to the family. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Phillip Ray Frazier, Sr., 56, of Dexter died Friday, July 13, 2018 at the St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis. Visitation was held July 16, 2018 at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter and the funeral service was held July 17, 2018 at the Watkins & Sons Chapel. Bro. Gary Teel of Dexter officiated. Burial followed in the Dexter Cemetery...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. - Anna Faye Nelson, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 25 at Fowler & Sons Funeral Home in Neelyville with the funeral following at noon at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roberts Cemetery near Neelyville...

Janice Kaye Doyle, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Westwood Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Doyle, daughter of the late Willard Paul and Phoebe (Sisney) Perry was born Aug. 18, 1945 in Eugene, Oregon. She attended Osborn General Baptist Church in Qulin, Mo. ...

Jimmy Wallace, 84, of Mill Spring, MO, died Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, MO.

FISK, Mo. - Victor (Vic) Gene Adams of Fisk, died July 21, 2018, peacefully in his sleep from a hemorrhagic stroke. He was born March 31, 1929 in Fisk, Missouri to May Elizabeth (Jolly) and Byron Victor Adams. He was a lover of sports including hunting, fishing, golf, baseball, basketball, and billiards. ...

FISK, Mo. - Victor (Vic) Gene Adams of Fisk, died July 21, 2018, peacefully in his sleep from a hemorrhagic stroke. Visitation began at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25 at White Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk. Funeral services followed at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Elder Craig Hamilton and Rev. Jim Sanders officiating. Burial will follow in the Shain Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Fisk Presbyterian Church...

MAYFIELD, Ky. - Jack D. Vincent, 91, of Mayfield, Kentucky, passed away on July 21, 2018 at Hospice of West Alabama. Services will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church of Mayfield, Ky with Rev. Lynn Shurley officiating. A private family burial will take place at Highland Park Cemetery in Mayfield, Ky...

PUXICO, Mo.-- Carolyn Metcalf Vardell of Puxico died Tuesday, July 24, 2018,at the Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, Mo. Arrangements are ending with Morgan Sifford Funeral in Puxico.

DEXTER, Mo. - Harold M. Gaines, 96, of Bloomfield, Mo., died Monday, July 23, 2018 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. The funeral will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, July, 26 at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter with Bro. Kenneth Gaines of Bloomfield officiating...

FISK, Mo.-- Rosanna Shelton Stinson, 80, of Broseley, Mo., died Monday, July 23, 2018 at Dexter Living Center in Dexter, Mo. Mrs. Stinson was born Sept. 13, 1937 in Malden, Mo., daughter of the late John S. and Ethel M.Shelton. She was a member of Fellowship General Baptist Church at Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Stinson was a homemaker, had worked as a seamstress at various clothing manufacturing companies and been a secretary...

FISK, Mo. -- Gerald "Jerry" Roe, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, July 23, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Roe was born Jan. 25, 1940 in Fisk, Mo, son of the late Victor and Mary Roe. He formerly was an educator and coach. He later worked for the Missouri State Health Department and was the Director of the Butler County Health Department...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Ruby K. Barnfield, 93, of Greenville, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at the Greenville Healthcare Center. She was born July 13, 1925 in McGee, Mo., the daughter of Eddie and Etta (McDaniel) Walk. A lifelong resident of Wayne County, she was a homemaker and a long time member of New Hope General Baptist Church in Silva. Ruby was married to Floyd M. Barnfield Jan. 25, 1947 at Pocahontas, Ark. and he passed away April 17, 2016...

PUXICO, Mo. -- Shirley Dunivan of Puxico, Missouri, daughter of the late Coda and June Lane Brown, was born in Fredericktown, Missouri on June 8,1930 and passed away on July 25, 2018, at her home in Puxico, at the age of 88 years, 1 month and 13 days...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Jimmy Lloyd Wallace, 84, of Mill Spring, Mo., died Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 1- 3 p.m., Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Services will follow at 3 p.m., at the chapel. Burial with full military honors will take place at Carson Hill Cemetery near Mill Spring...

PIEDMONT, Mo. -- Jeanetta M. Dunlap, 92, formerly of Des Arc, died Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at the Heritage Healthcare Center in Hoopeston, Ill. Visitation will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 30, at the Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home at Piedmont, Burial will be in the Mt. View Cemetery at DesArc...

DONIPHAN Mo. -- Thomas Wayne Sappington Sr., 62, of Grandin, Missouri, died Saturday, July 21, 2018, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation was Wednesday morning, July 25, 2018, at the Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. Graveside services were at 1 p.m. at the Grandin City Cemetery...

Shirley Fisher Maurer, a beautiful and loving soul, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. Shirley, a resident of Hobe Sound, Fla. began volunteering at the Boys & Girls Club of Hobe Sound in 2001. While there for over 15 years, she created the Harry Potter Reading Club and was a tutor inspiring many local youth to have a great love of reading. ...

Jean McCoy, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at St. Louis University Hospital. Melba Jean, the daughter of the late Walter C. and Edna (Jones) Hendrickson, was born April 30, 1938 in Butler County. She was of the Christian faith. ...

MALDEN -- Harold Joe Jordan, 80, of Lake City, Ark., formerly of Gideon, died Friday, July 27, 2018, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. Monday at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Gideon with the Rev. Randy DeProw officiating. Burial will be in the Stanfield Cemetery at Clarkton...

MALDEN -- Barbara Annette Tolbert, 78, of Wappapello died Friday, July 27, 2018, at her residence. No services are planned at the time. Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden is in charge of arrangements.

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Bruce Todd Ehrenberg, Sr., of Doniphan, Missouri, died Friday, July 20, 2018, in rural Ripley County, Missouri. A memorial service will take place at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, at the Lawndale Community Banquet Hall at 9201 Rainbow Drive, Odessa, Texas, 79765, with a reception immediately following. Jerry Green will be the motivational speaker. A float on Current River in his memory is planned in the summer of 2019...

CAMPBELL, Mo. -- Daniel Wayne Depew, 79, of Campbell, died Thursday, July 26, 2018, at NHC Healthcare Center in Kennett, Missouri. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m., Sunday, July 29, 2018 at the Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. Funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Monday, July 30, 2018 at the Landess Funeral Chapel with Mr. James Powell officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery-Landess Addition in Campbell...

SIKESTON, Mo - Renda Buck, 74, passed away at her home in Jackson, Missouri on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Born Jan. 3, 1944 in Sikeston, Missouri to the late Harry and Fay Hopper Chaney. She was a nurse's aid at the Manor in Poplar Bluff, Missouri for many years...

Samuel Ralph Pietrofere, 65, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at his residence. He was born on Nov. 19, 1952 to Michael and Violet (Schliar) Pietrofere in Glen Cove, N.Y. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for over 20 years and received several medals and honors. ...

DONIPHAN, Mo. -- Guy Wayne Steele, 64-year-old resident of Doniphan, Mo. died Friday, July 27, 2018 at his residence. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2018 at the Brooks Cemetery with Bro. Randy Whiteside officiating. Edwards Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...

Randall Lynn Scott, 59, formerly of Braggadocio, Missouri died Saturday, July 21, 2108. He was born March 25, 1959 in Hayti. Randall is survived by his mother, Freda Scott; one sister and brother-in-law, Debbie (Neil) Tucker; two brothers, Ricky (Kaye) Scott and Jimmy (Rhonda) Graham; one son, Hunter Scott (Sydney) and grandson, Ledger of Crystal Springs, Arkansas; one daughter, Brandy Scott of Crystal Springs, Arkansas; three nieces, Tracy (John) Martin, Heather (Casey) Parson and Angelia Thompson and one nephew, Erick (Taylor) Scott.. ...

Shirley Dunivan, 88, of Puxico, Missouri, died July 25, 2018, at her home in Puxico. The funeral service was held July 28, 2018 at the First General Baptist Church in Puxico, Missouri. Dr. Danny Dunivan of Evansville, Indiana and Rev. Kenneth Lambert of Bloomfield officiated. Burial followed in the Puxico City Cemetery. Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Puxico in charge of arrangements...

FISK, Mo. - Gerlean Wilkerson, age 94, of Naylor, Mo., died Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Cedar Gate Healthcare, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Wilkerson was born Dec. 10, 1923 in Biggers, Ark. daughter of the late Namon and Essie Pendergrass. She was of the Pentecostal faith and member of Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Fairdealing. On May 15, 1943 she married Everett Wilkerson. He preceded her in death on July 9, 2001...

Gerald Davis, 92, of Arnold, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, July 27, 2018 at Kearney, Mo. Mr. Davis was born on May 29, 1926 in Risco, Mo. and was a lawnmower repair man. He loved watching wrestling and going to the auction barn and he dearly loved his family. On Feb. 18, 1961 he married Argie Mae Davis. She preceded him in death on Feb. 25, 2014...

CAMPBELL, Mo. - Terry James Clayton, 57, of Campbell, died Thursday, July 26 at his residence. Visitation will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, August 1 at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. George Needham officiating. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements...

Jerry Allen Kearby, 68, of Ellsinore, MO died Friday, July 27, 2018 at Poplar Bluff, MO. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Thursday, August 2 at Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff. The funeral will follow at 11 a.m. in the chapel. Burial will be in the Fairdealing Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Fairdealing Cemetery...

MALDEN, Mo. - Sharon Kay Brown, 69 of Monett, MO, died Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Cox Medical Center - Monett. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 31 at Bradshaw Funeral Home - Malden. The funeral will be at noon, Wednesday, August 1 at Bradshaw Chapel - Malden with Rev. Dewayne White officiating. Burial will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, MO. www.bradshawfh.com...

PIEDMONT, Mo. - Betty Jane Nicks, 97, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of Piedmont, died Friday, July 27, 2018 at Peppi's Hospice House, Tucson. Visitation will be at 5 p.m., Wednesday, August 1 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Graveside services will follow Thursday, August 2 at 10 a.m., at Masonic Cemetery, Piedmont. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

PIGGOTT, Ark. - Edward Leon Moffitt, 75, of Edwardsville, Illinois, passed away July 26, 2018, at the Alahambra Care Center in Alahambra, Illinois. He was born on July 30, 1942, in Fagus, Missouri and was the son of Doyle and Edith (King) Moffitt. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edith Idabelle Moffitt and father, Doyle Moffitt...