Obituaries from December 2019

DONIPHAN — Geneva Crook, 78, of Ripley County, died Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019 in the St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis, Mo. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with pastors Debbie Roberson and Danny Miller officiating. Burial will be in the Briar Oak Ridge Cemetery...

ELLSINORE — James Edward Norman, son of Jimmy Leon Norman and the late Betty Lee (Pinkerton) Norman, was born Oct. 13, 1972 in Naples, Italy, and departed this life on Nov. 23, 2019. He had attained the age of forty-seven years, one month and ten days...

DEXTER — William Thomas Crawford, son of the late William Crawford and Margaret McLean Crawford Howard, was born on January 30, 1937 in Greensboro, North Carolina and departed this life on Nov. 24, 2019 at his residence in Poplar Bluff at the age of 82 years...

Marjorie E. White, 90, of Poplar Bluff, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. She was born Nov. 24, 1929 in Clay County, Ark. to the late Floyd Forrest and Mirtie (Shackleford) Forrest. She was of the Baptist faith and a long time resident of Scott and Butler Counties...

DEXTER — Penny L. Johnson, 53 of Bloomfield, died Nov. 29, 2019 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter...

Myra Lee Henson, 93, of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 at Chateau Girardeau Health Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born May 1, 1926 in Hoxie, Ark. to Elijah S. and Leta Virginia (Jackson) Tinsley. She was a 1944 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School and married Rex Henson on June 2, 1946. He preceded her in death on Oct. 19, 2009...

VAN BUREN — Carol Blanche Sanders, 85, of Van Buren, died Dec. 2, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 at the McSpadden Funeral Home in Van Buren. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6 in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in the Van Buren City Cemetery in Van Buren...

Geraldine Riggins 77 of Poplar Bluff was called home by God at 1:05 p.m. on Dec. 2, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Riggins, the daughter of the late Ira and Martha (Vaughn) Hardin, was born Aug. 15, 1942 in Graves County, Ky. She was a faithful member of Cornerstone Tabernacle Church and was a Licensed Practical Nurse. ...

Georgie L. Griffin, 91, formerly of Poplar Bluff, was called home by God on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. Georgie was born July 19, 1928. She was a dedicated wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother, who worked tirelessly her entire life taking care of the ones she loved. ...

PIEDMONT — Woodrow Rosa, 93, died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 at his home near Williamsville. Arrangements are pending with Morrison Funeral Chapel, Piedmont.

Billy Lane Jones, 61, found a place of comfort with his father, Bill, and Christ on Dec. 2, 2019, in his mother’s home, surrounded by family. Lane Jones, son of Billy Ray Jones and Rosalie Donna Jones (Hopkins), was born on April 28, 1958 in Jonesboro, Ark. He married Paula Marie Branscum on Aug. 21, 1982 in Qulin. He was a man, who in his time played many parts, not always out of necessity, sometimes out of curiosity, but inevitably done as well as could be...

Sharon Elaine Barker, 63, of Poplar Bluff, died Dec. 4, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born on Dec. 22, 1955 in St. Louis to Harvey King and Maxine Owens King Joy. Sharon was a retired public school teacher and enjoyed sewing and cooking...

MALDEN ­— Larry E. Dees passed away peacefully in his home at High Ridge, Mo. on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019. Larry was born on June 3, 1949 in Wilhelmina, Mo. He was the youngest son of the late Delbert and Louise Dees. On Sept. 2, 1969 Larry married the love of his life, Kay Stone of Malden, who has remained by his side...

PIEDMONT — Woodrow W. Rosa, 93, of Williamsville, died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 at his residence. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Morrison Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. The funeral will follow at 3 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Kenneth Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis...

PIGGOTT, Ark. — Mary Rosella Book Doyle, born June 18, 1918, near Piggott, Ark. to Molly and Rev. Curtis Book. Mary died Dec. 5, 2019, at Swift Creek Care Center of Poplar Bluff. Mary was married to Alfred Doyle on Aug. 23, 1940. He preceded her in death in 1999. She was also preceded in death by their son, Billy Doyle and wife Kaye; her parents; and her seven sisters and brothers...

DEXTER — Vera Lorraine Almond, daughter of the late Herman Norris and Elsie Sifford Norris, was born on Dec. 27, 1929 in Chaffee, Mo. and departed this life on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 at her residence in Bloomfield, at the age of 89 years. Mrs. Almond was a former employee of the United States Department of Agriculture, where she worked as an Admin. ...

William Thomas ‘Tom’ McCoy, 94, of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. According to his wishes, Tom will be cremated. No services are planned. Cotrell Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences: www.cotrellfuneralservice.com...

FISK — Imogene Norden, age 84, of Fisk, Mo., died Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Norden was born March 5, 1935, in Malden, Mo., daughter of the late Arvel and Lossie Weathers.

Ronald James Cozort, 66, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 in St. Louis University Hospital. Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Billy Wayne Holt, 89, of Doniphan, died Monday, Dec. 2, 2019. A private family graveside service was held Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Cemetery in Swifton, Ark.

Randy Earl Robinson, 68, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Randy was born April 27, 1951 in Poplar Bluff, to Earl J. and Norma L. Robinson, also of Poplar Bluff. He was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School class of 1969 and attended Three Rivers Community College. ...

VAN BUREN — Jim Joe Pitt, son of the late Robert E. Pitt and Mildred Jewel (Ham) Pitt was born May 16, 1950 in Poplar Bluff and departed this life on Dec. 6, 2019 at his residence in Van Buren. He had attained the age of sixty-nine years, six months and twenty-one days...

Jackie Lee ‘Jack’ Roach, 76 of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St, Louis. Jack was born on April 25,1943 in Butler County, Mo., the son of Lonnie and Arizona (Spradling) Roach. On June 5, 1961 he married Sonja Digges in Poplar Bluff. Together they have shared over fifty-eight years of marriage...

Kelly Susan Christian, 60, of Poplar Bluff died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Kelly was born to the late Harold and June (Pulliam) Christian on March 12, 1959 in Poplar Bluff. She was a long-time employee for K-Mart. Kelly enjoyed spending time with her family and her cats, camping, mowing the lawn, going to flea markets and collecting treasures...

PARMA, Mo. — Mary Blankinship of Parma, daughter of the late Arthur and Myrtle Gillbreath Neal, was born in Parma, Mo. on Oct. 11, 1931, and passed away at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff on Dec. 8, 2019, at the age of 88 years, 1 month and 27 days...

Albert Johnson, Sr., 73, of Broseley, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at Cotrell Funeral Chapel. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Joe McClure officiating. Burial will be at Poplar Bluff City Cemetery...

PIEDMONT — Nickey R. Jones, 60, formerly of Piedmont, died Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Jefferson, Colo. Arrangements are pending with Morrison Funeral Chapel, Piedmont.

NEELYVILLE — Shiril W. Ritchie, 82, of Qulin, died Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. - noon Wednesday, Dec. 11 at Fowler & Sons Funeral Home in Neelyville. Graveside service will follow at 1 p.m. in the Brown Chapel Cemetery in Broseley...

NEELYVILLE — William ‘Doby’ Collins, 78, of Poplar Bluff, died Dec. 7, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from noon - 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 at Fowler & Sons Funeral Home in Neelyville. Burial will be in Havam Cemetery near Neelyville...

ELLSINORE — Janet Marie Kijula, 79, of Van Buren, died Dec. 8, 2019 at the Riverways Manor Nursing Home in Van Buren. A Celebration of Life will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Ellsinore General Baptist Church in Ellsinore. Online condolences: www.mcspaddenfh.com...

DONIPHAN — Gary A. Graham, 65, of Doniphan, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2019, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. A family burial will take place at a later date in northern Maine. Memorials may be taken to Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan...

MALDEN — Mamie Sue Ashby, 76, of Gideon, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at her residence. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will follow at noon at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton...

FISK — Randy South, age 72, of Fisk, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at Southeast Missouri Hospital, in Cape Girardeau. Mr. South was born Dec. 2, 1947 to the late William H. and Juanita Stuckey South. He had served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of the VFW at Wappapello and American Legion Post 153 at Poplar Bluff. ...

FISK — Carol Lee Dillard, 74, of Chesterfield, Mo., died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at Clayton Community Church in St. Louis. Graveside services will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at Shain Memorial Cemetery in Fisk...

Patricia Ann Jones, 57 of Wappapello, passed peacefully early in the morning Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at Barnes Jewish Hospital accompanied by those she loved. Patty ‘Pattycakes’ Jones, was born on July 14, 1962 to the late Sharon Williams and Chester Dunlap in Cape Girardeau. ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU —Albert C. Lowes, a legend of the legal community of Southeast Missouri, died peacefully on Dec. 9, 2019 of complication after a fall. He was 87 years of age. Albert could only be described as one of a kind. He was hard-charging, hard-working and cigar smoking. He peppered his speech with unique expressions and colourful language. He was also honest, loyal and an aggressive advocate for his clients and his community...

NEELYVILLE — Karen Jean Queshelle Foster, 31, of Doniphan, died Wednesday, Dec. 11 at her residence. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 Fowler & Sons Funeral Home in Neelyville. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery in Oxly, Mo...

PIEDMONT — Nickey R. Jones, 60, formerly of Piedmont, died Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in Jefferson Colo. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Morrison Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial with military honors will be in the Clay Cemetery near Piedmont...

Verline L. Rogers, 89, of Dothan, Ala., died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. She was born July 14, 1930 in Lawrence County, Ark. to the late Burlie M. Elliott and Dovie E. (Remmer) Elliott. She was member of the Church of Latter Day Saints of Jesus Christ. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening...

Albert C. Lowes CAPE GIRARDEAU —Albert C. Lowes, a legend of the legal community of Southeast Missouri, died peacefully on Dec. 9, 2019 of complication after a fall. He was 87 years of age. Albert could only be described as one of a kind. He was hard-charging, hard-working and cigar smoking. He peppered his speech with unique expressions and colourful language. He was also honest, loyal and an aggressive advocate for his clients and his community...

DONIPHAN, Mo. — Donald Gene Harkey, 76-year-old resident of Doniphan, Mo., died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. Burial will be at a later date in the Missouri State Veteran Cemetery at Bloomfield, Mo. Edwards Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements...

DONIPHAN —Linda Ann Nelson, 67, of Doniphan, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis. Visitation will be from noon - 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan.

MALDEN — Brenda Ann Atnip, 72, of Gideon, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at Southeast Healthcare-Dexter. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. at Bradshaw Chapel in Malden. Burial will be in Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton...

DEXTER — Thomas Allen Crowe, son of the late Cecil and Mildred Patterson Crowe was born Aug. 20, 1928 at Powe, Mo. and passed away at the age of 91, Dec. 14, 2019 at his home in Dexter. Mr Crowe was united in marriage to Nadine Douglas on Sept. 8, 1950. Mrs. Crowe survives of the home in Dexter...

PIEDMONT — Thomas W. Shelton, 57, of Piedmont, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the Morrison Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in the Eaton Cemetery...

Helen M. Graham, 87 of Greenville, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Online condolences: www.morrisonfuneral.com

PIEDMONT — Billy Joe Jordan, 60, of Piedmont, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the Deckard Family Cemetery near Piedmont. Online condolences: www.morrisonfuneral.com...

PIEDMONT — Alma ‘Imogene’ Parker, 82, of Piedmont, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at her residence. Visitation will be at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont chapel. The funeral will follow at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at Victory Baptist Church in Piedmont. Burial will follow at Beulah Baptist Cemetery in Brunot, Mo...

CAMPBELL — Thomas Eugene Arnold, 81, of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Campbell, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. The funeral will be at noon Thursday, Dec. 19 at Landess Chapel with Rev. Jim Pemberton officiating. Burial will be in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...

Sue Aloa Alexander-McKinney-Bailey, born June 15, 1938, passed away peacefully at her home in Colorado Springs on Dec. 5, 2019. Sue was born at home in Butler County, Mo. to Chester C. and Floye M. Alexander. She attended Blue Water and Asher Schools in Wayne County, and Kenyon Elementary and Poplar Bluff Junior High in Poplar Bluff...

NEELYVILLE — Sue Chambers, 75, of Corning, Ark., formerly of Doniphan, died Dec. 16, 2019 at Corning Therapy and Living Center in Corning. Visitation will be from noon - 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at Fowler & Sons Funeral Home in Neelyville. A graveside service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at New Hope Cemetery near Doniphan...

QULIN — Alvin Lee Birchfield, age 70, of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Qulin, died Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Birchfield was born Aug. 16, 1949 in Qulin, son of the late Alford Lee and Lydia Elizabeth Birchfield. He is survived by one sister, Mary Parks and husband, Clifford of Qulin and several nieces and nephews...

ELLSINORE — Dennis Gregory Bowman, son of Bob and Sharon (Wallace) Bowman was born Dec. 25, 1960 in Louisiana, Mo., and departed this life on Dec. 16, 2019 at his residence in Ellsinore. He had attained the age of fifty-eight years, eleven months and twenty-two days...

CAMPBELL — Mike Harris, 66, of Campbell, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Ark. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. at Landess Funeral Chapel with Rev. William Hill officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kennett...

MALDEN — Ella Sue Marshall, 86, of Brookfield, Mo., died Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 at her residence. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 at Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20 at the First Southern Baptist Church in Malden with Bro. Keith Crow officiating. Burial will be in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...

MALDEN — Michael Wayne Jackson, 60, of Clarkton, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at his residence. Visitation will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will follow at 11 a.m. at Bradshaw Chapel with Bro. Andy Evans officiating. Burial will be in Mounds Park Cemetery in Lilbourn, Mo...

MALDEN — Effie V. Belcher, 81, of Dexter, died Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Visitation will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. The funeral will follow at 2 p.m. at Bradshaw Chapel with Pastor Josh Hester officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden...

Roscoe Hoover Grisham, 90, of St. Charles, Mo., died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at Lewis and Clark Gardens in St. Charles. A memorial service is planned for a later date. Condolences: www.whitesandersfuneralhome.com

Gerald E. Legacy, 76, of St. Anne, Ill. died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, Ill. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23 at Cotrell Funeral Chapel in Poplar Bluff. A graveside service with full military honors will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the Poplar Bluff City Cemetery with Rev. Greg Gilberto officiating...

MALDEN — Master Sgt. Ryan Don Hayes, 42, died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 at Hardin Memorial Hospital in Elizabethtown, Ky. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 at the Landess Chapel in Malden. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Landess Funeral Chapel with Chaplain Ralph L. Bieganek officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden...

FAIRDEALING — Mavis Ruby Gulley, 90 year old resident of Fairdealing, departed this life Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Gulley was born Sept. 23, 1929 in Kennett to the late Lee and Arvie White Bunting. She was a faithful member of the Center Hill Southern Baptist Church, and enjoyed spending time with her family, crocheting, baking, and cooking her favorite chicken and dumplings...

NEELYVILLE — Nancy Green, 70, died Dec. 18, 2019 at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at Fowler & Sons Funeral Home in Neelyville. The funeral will follow at 7 p.m. in the funeral home.

ELLSINORE — Douglas Alexander Roark, 92, of Ellsinore, died Dec. 19, 2019 at the Clarks Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont. Visitation will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Harmony General Baptist Church in Ellsinore. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 in the Church Chapel with Rev. Jerry Crowley & Rev John Crowley officiating. Burial will be in the Henson Cemetery in Ellsinore...

Willard Thurston, 97, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019 at his home near Hiram. Arrangements are pending with Morrison Funeral Chapel, Greenville.

Barbara A. Anderson, 76, of Piedmont, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 at her residence. There are no services to announce at this time. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com.

Allen Eugene Phillips, 70, of Poplar Bluff passed away on Dec. 20, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Allen was born on June 17, 1949 to the late Allen and Lillian Irene (Short) Phillips in Bloomfield. He married Ella (Ward) Phillips on July 14, 1973...

GREENVILLE — Willard V. Thurston, 97, of Greenville, died Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at his residence. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29 at the Morrison Funeral Chapel in Greenville. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30 at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in the White Hollow Cemetery...

DEXTER — William Richard ‘Bill’ Jordan, 79, of Batchelor, La., died Dec 18, 2019 at his residence. Visitation and services were Monday, Dec. 23 in Watkins & Sons Funeral Chapel in Dexter. Burial was at the Essex Cemetery in Essex with full military honors...

Naomi (Goodrich) Barker passed from this world on Dec. 20, 2019 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Naomi was born on Aug. 9, 1959 in Poplar Bluff. She was preceded in death by her father, BA Goodrich. Naomi is survived by her mother, Dorothy Goodrich; her husband, Paul Barker; two sons, Travis Templemire (Cassie) of Dexter and George Rowland of Springfield; four sisters, Sandra (Jerry) Murphy, Debra (John) Sells, Jenny (Kent) Miller, Penny (Keith) Burson, all of Poplar Bluff and one brother, Bruce (Kellie) Goodrich of Fisk.. ...

Robert Ray Seal, 73, of Des Arc, Mo., died Monday, Dec.16, 2019, at Iron County Medical Center in Pilot Knob, Mo. There are no services to announce. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com.

DONIPHAN — Danny Wayne Perkins, 71, of Doniphan, died Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at his residence. No services for Mr. Perkins are planned at this time.

DESOTO, Mo. — Doris Marie (Talcott) Garver, age 79, of DeSoto entered into rest Dec. 21, 2019 at her residence in DeSoto. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crafting, and going on scouting outings. Doris was a long-time member of the Boy Scouts of America where she served as Scout leader as well as Leadership Trainer. She attended First Baptist Church of Herculaneum. Born April, 26 1940, in Poplar Bluff, to the late Preston Gaylord Talcott and Phebe Jane (Malone) Talcott...

Anthony D. Griffin, 32 of Poplar Bluff passed away Dec. 22, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born Sept. 4, 1987 to Corey Jones and Marian Griffin in Poplar Bluff. Anthony will always be remembered for his freestyling. There was not a day that went by that he was not freestyling. When he started there was no stopping him...

Jesse Hollins, Sr, 92, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, Dec. 23, 2019. Graveside services will be at noon Friday, Dec. 27 in the City Cemetery of Poplar Bluff.

Edward ’Eddie’ F. Lee, 71, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019 at Oakdale Skilled Care Center in Poplar Bluff. A gathering of family and friends will be from 3 - 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29 at Cotrell Funeral Chapel in Poplar Bluff. No other services are planned...

MALDEN — Jared Ralph ‘JR’ Risinger, 43, died Monday, Dec. 12, 2019 in Malden. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden with Mr. James Powell officiating. Landess Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Glenda Sue Forbes, 71, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019 at her home. She was born on November 27, 1948 in Doniphan, the daughter of Howard and Peggy (Patterson) Crook. Glenda lived life to the fullest, she had a vivacious personality and you knew when she entered a room, brightening it with her gift of joy and laughter. ...

Betty E. Hill, age 94, entered into her heavenly home Dec. 26, 2019. She was born Nov. 16, 1925 to James Franklin and Emma Elizabeth Hughes in Jonesboro, Ark. where she attended Casey Springs Elementary School and Valley View High School. After graduating from LaVera Beauty College she was united in marriage to Detroy Hill Oct. 12, 1946 at Bethany Missionary Baptist Church in Jonesboro, Ark. Two sons were born into this union, Richard L. and Gregory L. and one daughter, Denise Ann McKuin...

Dennis Herford, 69, of Poplar Bluff, died Dec. 25, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30 at the First Church of God, 3482 S. Westwood Blvd., Poplar Bluff MO 63901. Paid...

Virginia Magill, 87, of Poplar Bluff, died Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 at Westwood Hills Rehab and Health Care Center in Poplar Bluff. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28 in the Cotrell funeral chapel with Rev. Larry Jordan officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery off Highway W, in Butler County...

MALDEN —Samella S. Kilgore, 85, of Malden, died Dec. 24, 2019 at Southeast Health of Stoddard County in Dexter. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 at the Malden Community Center in Malden. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. in the community center with Apostle Anthony Q. Williams and Minister Jackie Cook officiating. Burial will be in the Macedonia Cemetery in Malden. Landess Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements...

GREENVILLE, Mo. — Wanda May Bennett, 82 of Lowndes, Mo. died Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. Visitation will be at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30 at Ruegg Funeral Home in Greenville. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Greenville chapel. Burial will be in the Thornton Cemetery...

MALDEN — Bernell Holloway,94, of Gideon died Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Gideon. A visitation will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, at the Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel, with Chaplin Cullium Reisey officiating. Burial will be in Stanfield Cemetery in Clarkton...

DONIPHAN — Timothy James Lewis, 56, died Thursday, December 26, 2019, in Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff,. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with the funeral to follow at noon. Colton Buckhanan will officiate. Burial will be in the Eastwood Cemetery in Eastwood...

DONIPHAN — James R. (J.R.) Neal, 90 year old resident of Doniphan, departed this life Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 in Doniphan. Mr. Neal was born May 15, 1929 in Braggadocio, Mo. to the late Robert A. and Nancy Glidewell Neal. He was a cabinet maker and loved tractors, music and spending time with his grandkids. He was a member of the Fairview General Baptist Church...

FISK — Gene Jackson, age 67, of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Broseley, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 at his residence in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Jackson was born Feb. 24, 1952 in Poplar Bluff son of the late Calvin and Jane Jackson. He worked as a construction superintendent for Huffman Construction for 38 years. He enjoyed writing and nature. He was especially fond of his vegetable and flower garden...

Judith “Judy” Ann Harwell Cline was born to Wm A. “Lonnie” and Lessie M. Thompson Harwell at Poplar Bluff Hospital on Sept. 4, 1944. Dec. 28, 2019, Judy died at Saint Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, from complications of COPD. She is survived by her children, Gracan Montpetit (Tracy) of Haverhill, Mass., Tracy Danielle Lemon Cline Seeger of Poplar Bluff. ...

Robert A. Harrell, 78, of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2 at First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Brandon Spain officiating. Burial will be at the City Cemetery...

Debra J. Williams, 61, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Dec. 18, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born on Aug. 15, 1958 to Bob and Lillian (Johnson) Williams in Poplar Bluff. Debra enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She is survived by father, Bob Williams; mother, Lillian (Johnson) Williams; aunt, Brenda Louise Davidson (Hughie); aunt, Linda Stiffan (Robert); uncle, Buddy Williams and many cousins...

CAPE GIRARDEAU — Geneva Mary Wyatt, 94, of Cape Girardeau, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 at Saint Francis Medical Center. She was born June 12, 1925 in Sikeston, Mo. to Henry W. and Josephine Schaefer Schwab. She and J.R. Wyatt were married Jan. 22, 1955 at Sikeston. He preceded her in death on April 4, 1968...

Robert (Bob) Harrell photo flag Robert Allen (Bob) Harrell, 78, of Poplar Bluff, went home to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones. The son of John and Effie Harrell, Bob was born Aug. 12, 1941 in Jacksonville, Ill. His childhood years growing up on Routt Street created countless memories that became cherished family stories and legends. At the age of 12, the Lord graciously saved Bob and gave him faith that would shape and guide him his entire life...

Bill B. Chronister, 95, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Cotrell Funeral Service of Poplar Bluff.