Obituaries from January 2020

Joyce David Ward, 85 of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family. Joyce was born on Oct. 8, 1934 in Cane Creek, Mo., the son of Charlie and Victoria Ward. On Nov. 29, 1969, he married Ruth Hicks in Baden, Mo. Together they shared over fifty years of marriage...

REYNO, Ark. — Muriel Butler West, 93, passed away on Dec. 30, 2019 at her home in Poplar Bluff, surrounded by family. Muriel was born on March 2, 1926 in Reyno, Ark. to Robert Lloyd and Eula Mae Adams Butler. She was a very kind and loving Mimi that enjoyed developing an individual bond with each grandchild. ...

Norma Gean Stroup, 93, of Bloomfield, daughter of the late Henry and Martha Cates Phillips, was born in the Buckhorn Community, Mo. Nov. 22, 1926, and passed away at her home near Bloomfield Jan. 1, 2020. She had lived in Bloomfield and Aquilla all of her life. She had worked at Elder’s as a seamstress for 46 years. She was a member of the St. Joe General Baptist Church in Idalia...

Irma Lea Brannum, 86, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at Westwood Hills Healthcare Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Brannum, the daughter of the late Mac and Lovisa (Eggleston) Gentry, was born May 12, 1933 in Winterset, Iowa. She was a longtime member of the First Christian Church and formerly worked as executive secretary for VNA (Visiting Nurse’s Assoc.). ...

Mary Lou Webb, 82, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Mrs. Webb, the daughter of the late Herman and Velma (Shrum) Helm, was born Nov. 4, 1937, Shook, Mo. She was a Jehovah Witness for 47 years and enjoyed going door to door sharing scripture with anyone who would listen. ...

Rev. Ralph William Mayes, 88, of Poplar Bluff passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. Rev. Mayes was born Sept. 24, 1931, the oldest of six children to John H. and Edna (Wright) Mayes. Prior to his passing, Rev. Mayes pastored churches in Elgin, Harvard and Granite City, Ill., before moving back to Poplar Bluff in 1975. Rev. Mayes pastored the Third Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff for 22 years. More recently, he was pastor of Fairview Baptist Church until health issues forced him to retire in 2018...

Ted Lamar Gorman, 93, of Poplar Bluff passed away Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Gorman was born April 7, 1926 in Poplar Bluff. In 1943 he joined the Navy and served aboard the USS Lexington until 1947. Following the war, he went to work for the Missouri Pacific Railroad where he worked for over 40 years. On Oct. 13, 1950 he married Georgia Belle Sutton who preceded him in death April 10, 2005. Also preceding him in death was a son, David Lynn Gorman in April 2001...

PUXICO, Mo. — Ronald Dean Dinkins, 58, of Wappapello passed away Dec. 31, 2019 at his home. Ronnie was born July 12, 1961 in Poplar Bluff to Roger and MaryLou Dinkins. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Ronnie loved the Lord and attended the Cowboy church in Fisk...

DEXTER, Mo. — Jasper Norman Edmundson of Poplar Bluff was born on Feb. 2, 1942 and passed away Jan. 3, 2020, surrounded by the family he loved and many of his closest friends. Jasper “Pete” Edmundson was born to Pansy Litzler and Jasper N. Edmundson, in their home, in Dudly, Mo...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. — Rev. Charles E. Kendle, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., departed this life Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at the SSM St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Mo. He was born May 2 1945 in St. Louis, Mo. and was a resident of Poplar Bluff. He is survived by his wife, Bertha L. Corethers, whom he married July 21, 1973, in St. Louis, Mo...

FISK, Mo. — Loyd Vern Arnold, 93, of Broseley, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 at his residence, in Broseley. Mr. Arnold was born May 15, 1926 in Broseley, son of the late James and Jacqueline Curtis Arnold. He served in the Navy during WWII from 1944 through 1950. He was assigned to the USS Canberra in the Pacific and later was stationed in Panama. He was a retired riverboat Captain having worked for 43 years. He was also a farmer. He was a member of the American Legion post 153...

V. M. (Mack) Sinden, 80, of Largo, Fla., passed Jan. 3, 2020 at the home of his children in Heber Springs, Ark. Mack was born to Cecil Theodore and Ica Mae Sinden of Poplar Bluff, Mo. He moved to Florida in 1973 while stationed at Mac Dill AFB. He retired from USAF in 1979 and Florida Department of Agriculture in 2000. He was a Life member of Indian Rocks Beach VFW #10094, American Legion Post #273, Madeira Beach, Holiday Isles Elks Lodge #1912 and Largo Moose Lodge #2205...

Tony Marvin Rouse II departed this life on Jan. 2, 2020 at his residence in Poplar Bluff Mo. He was born Feb. 2, 1973, in Illinois, to Tony Rouse I and Sheila (Rouse) Chase. On Sept. 17, 2007, at Poplar Bluff, he married Regina Cates, she survives. Also surviving are his stepchildren; Amanda Cates, Joshua Collins (Alicia), Kenneth Collins (Heidi), Demetrie Wright, Anthony Rouse and Nathan Wright; two sisters, Tina Rouse and Wendy Husky; three brothers, Tommy Rouse, Edward Rouse and Eric Rouse as well as 16 grandchildren.. ...

Roy George Mureno Roy George Mureno, Jr., 60, of Mount Vernon, Wash., died Friday, Dec. 27, 2019. He was born Nov. 3, 1959 in Poplar Bluff to the late Roy George Mureno, Sr. and Gertrude (Mollahan) Mureno. He was of the Catholic faith. He was an auto sales manager. In high school, he enjoyed being on the football and wrestling teams. He graduated Poplar Bluff High School with the class of 1978...

John Taylor Arment, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Arment, the son of the late William Taylor and Mary Grace (Heflin) Arment was born Aug. 31, 1947 in Caruthersville, Mo. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Mr. Arment taught at the Fredericktown School district for over 30 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, football, baseball and track and field...

NEELYVILLE, Mo.—Shelby Gene Aaron, 69, of Doniphan died Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff Mo. Visitation will be from noon -1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Fowler & Sons Funeral Home in Neelyville, followed by the funeral service beginning at 1 p.m. in the chapel with Ron Fowler officiating. Burial will take place in Kinsey Cemetery...

Patricia Ann Hart, 63-year-old resident of Doniphan, Mo., departed this life Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. She was born Sept. 1, 1956 to the late Alfred and Gladys (Garrett) Craft in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Known to others as a sweet, caring person, Pat always was wearing a smile. Christmas was a favorite time of year for her, with the highlight of the season being her time spent assisting with Christmas at Our House at West Point United Pentecostal Church...

Geneva Shrum, 91, of St. Louis, Mo., formally of Wappapello died Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 at DeGreeff Hospice House. Mrs. Shrum, the daughter of the late Ollie Jerome Zimmerman and Hattie May (Morris) Mason, was born Feb. 21, 1928 in Fisk, Mo. She was of the Baptist faith and was a Data Processing Supervisor for 25 years at Monsanto company. ...

Lois Jaco, 80, of Greenville, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at PBRMC. Visitation will be 4:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 12, with funeral Monday, Jan. 13, at 2 p.m., at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. Burial: New Prospect Cemetery, Silva. In lieu of flowers, make donations to Alzheimer’s Association...

James D. Bell, 81-year-old Doniphan, Mo. resident, departed this life Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born Nov. 27, 1938 in Bardley, Mo., to the late Paul Oliver and Nona Jane (Woodring) Bell...

Allen Levi Parsley, son of the late Donald Parsley and Mary Lou Vanscyoc Parsley, was born Sept. 4, 1949 in Bloomfield, Mo. and departed this life Jan. 11, 2020 at his residence in Puxico at the age of 70. Mr. Parsley served as a deacon at Duck Creek Baptist Church where he was a member for many years. ...

Bonnie Christine Ward, 79, of Malden Mo., departed this life Jan. 11, 2020. A former resident of Naylor, Mrs. Ward was born on Dec. 21, 1940. Visiting will be held at noon Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 with funeral services following at 1 p.m. both at Fowler & Sons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Fairdealing Cemetery, in Fairdealing, Mo...

Larry Crosley, 74, of Piedmont, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at PBRMC. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Funeral will follow at 2 p.m. also at the Piedmont Chapel. Burial: Masonic Cemetery, Piedmont...

Dolores ‘Dee’ June Elledge, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of Litchfield, Ill., passed away Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Elledge, the daughter of Virgil and Edith Huddleston Miller, was born June 10, 1931, in Gillespie, Ill. ...

Mildred Marie Wiedner, 84, of Wappapello, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday at Cotrell Funeral Chapel in Poplar Bluff, with the funeral service following at 12 p.m. Pastor Richard Blagg will officiate. Interment will be at Qulin Cemetery...

Robert Eugene Kerr of Poplar Bluff passed away Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 at his residence, surrounded by family and friends. Mr. Kerr was born March 3, 1932 in McClure, Ill. In 1950 he joined the Air Force and served for 28 years in which he went to Vietnam. ...

Diana Carol (Truelove) Dunkmann went to be with her heavenly savior on Jan. 8 2020 at Birch Pointe Nursing Facility in Springfield, Mo. Diana was born Aug. 28 1950 at Presnell Hospital in Kennett, Mo. She was the first child born to Carl and Elizabeth Truelove...

Dolores ‘Dee’ June Elledge, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of Litchfield, Ill., passed away Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Dee, the daughter of Virgil and Edith Huddleston Miller, was born June 10, 1931, in Gillespie, Ill. ...

Tonya Kay Hogue Shearon, 56, of Bement, Ill, formerly of Tuscola, Ill., passed away Saturday afternoon, Jan. 11, 2020 as a result of an automobile accident in Piatt County. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main St., Tuscola, with Rev. Joe Carter officiating. Burial will be in the Tuscola Township Cemetery...

Jimmie Lee Bowman, son of the late Luther and Louise (Miller) Bowman, was born March 18, 1946 in Poplar Bluff, Mo., and departed this life Jan. 13, 2020 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He had attained the age of 73. Jimmie had resided in Poplar Bluff for the past three years and was formerly of Tennessee. ...

Robert J. “Bob” Fox, 87, of Patterson, Mo. died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 at the Patterson Assembly of God Church , with the funeral following at 3 p.m. Interment will be in Patterson Cemetery...

Katherine Gatewood, 82, formerly of Piedmont, Mo., died Jan. 10, 2020 in Duck River, Tenn. Visitation will be noon Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel, the funeral follows at 2 p.m. in the Piedmont Chapel. Online condolences can be made atwww.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Funeral services for Danny Ray Stroup, Jr. of Poplar Bluff will be Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at 1 p.m. at the Landess Chapel in Malden with Rev. Roger Fowler officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden. Mr. Stroup, Jr. passed away Tuesday in Poplar Bluff...

Robert Dale Hudson, 52, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. He was born Aug. 24, 1967 in Poplar Bluff to the Bobby Gene Hudson and Verna Dean (Osborn) Hudson. He was of the Baptist faith. He had worked for the Butler County Health Department for more than 22 years. He was administrator of the department...

Denzil “Tom” Boone, 81, of Naylor, Mo., passed away Jan. 15, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 21, 1938 in Clarkton, Mo. to the late Ralph Boone and Anna Marie Holder Boone. On May 3, 1956, He was married to Patricia “Pat” Johnson. She survives...

Clyde House, Jr., 86, departed this life Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born Aug. 12, 1933 in Oxly, Mo. to the late Clyde House, Sr. and Gladys (Couch) House. Mr. House had worked as a mechanic for Eastern Air Lines and also worked for two years at NASA. ...

Robert Dale Hudson, 52, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. He was born Aug. 24, 1967 in Poplar Bluff to the late Bobby Gene Hudson and Verna Dean (Osborn) Hudson. Robert attended University of Missouri where he received a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. He continued his education at Vanderbilt University and obtained a Master’s in Healthcare Administration...

Betty Louise Hood, 84, daughter of the late Elbert and Lena (Ray) Asher was born Sept. 22, 1935 in Charter Oak, Mo., and departed this life on Jan. 15, 2020 in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Betty had resided in Ellsinore since 1978 and was formerly of Saint Louis. ...

Robert Paul Eddleman, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at Westwood Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Eddleman, the son of the late Jess W. and Irene (Terbrek) Eddleman, was born Dec. 23, 1939 in Perryville, Mo. ...

The funeral for Denzil “Tom” Boone, 81, of Naylor, who died Jan. 15, 2020 at his residence, will be at 2.30 p.m. Sunday. Visitation is at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Fowler and Sons Funeral Home of Neelyville. Burial will be in the Gum Cemetery near Naylor...

FISK — Carl Edward Miller, age 79, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff surrounded by his wife and children. Mr. Miller was born Aug. 31, 1940, in Poplar Bluff, son of the late Thomas Earl and Eda Miller. He was a retired carpenter. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran. On Aug. 6, 1993, He married Linda Thorn-Bettuo. She survives...

Dorothy Anne (Nelson) Truelove, 86, of Neelyville, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 at Westwood Hills Healthcare in Poplar Bluff. She was born July 4, 1933 in Wynne, Arkansas and has been a resident of Butler County for 57 years. On Feb. 19, 1954 she married Dale Eugene (Gene) Truelove in Poplar Bluff. Her hobbies included reading and crossword puzzles. She was of Baptist faith...

James Robert Link, 58, an ordained minister of the Assembly of God organization, went to meet his Lord and Savior on Jan. 18, 2020. Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at Bible Holiness Assembly of God Church, Neosho, Mo. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25 at Henson Cemetery, Ellsinore, Mo. A time of visitation will be from 4 - 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Church...

Mary Humphries Stuart, 96, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 in Poplar Bluff. Mary, the daughter of the late James and Nellie (Carpenter) Johnson, was born Feb. 25, 1923, in Poplar Bluff. She was a member of First Baptist Church and had retired as owner and operator of Humphries Market. Mary loved spending time with her family and pets Toby and Precious. She enjoyed flower gardening and bird watching, especially hummingbirds...

Don C. Armor, 60, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of Warrensburg, Mo., passed away Jan. 18, 2020 at his family’s home in Poplar Bluff surrounded by his family and friends. Don was born on May 31, 1959 to the late Harvey (Jack) and Dorothy (Flannery) Armor in Flint, Mich...

Jimmy Gale Dollins, 64, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. He was born July 19, 1955 in the Coon Island community to the late Roscoe Dollins and Nona (Chidester) Dollins. Jimmy and his wife, Cynthia Magruder, wed in Neelyville, Mo. Aug. 17, 1973...

Ron Kerr, 63, of Poplar Bluff passed away Jan. 20, 2020, at his home. Ron was born Jan. 13, 1957, in Burlington, Vt., to Robert an Ruth Kerr. Ron was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved American Indian artifacts. For over 30 years, Ron worked for the family business Kerr Real Estate and Kerr’s Express...

Gladys Virginia Swiney of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Campbell, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. Mrs. Swiney, daughter of Amos and Lennie Baker, was born Dec. 12, 1927 in Campbell. She retired from Kneibert Clinic in Poplar Bluff after approximately 30 years of service. Throughout her life she enjoyed traveling with her daughter around the world...

Richard Boyet Richard Boyet, 73, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Jan. 22, 2020 at his home in Poplar Bluff. Richard was born March 4, 1946 to Louise Jr. and Lois (Poole) Boyet in Poplar Bluff. He married Lois (Cooley) Boyet Sept. 29, 1989. Richard attended Heartland Christian Family Fellowship. He served four years in the United States Navy during Vietnam, on the USS Newport News CA 148...

Elizabeth Ann Bridges Betsy Bridges, 78, Oakland, Ark., passed away Jan. 20, 2020. She was born March 7, 1941 in Bastrop, La. Betsy married Murray Otis Bridges Jan. 12, 1962. He preceded her in death in 2008. She moved to Poplar Bluff, Mo. in 1973, where she taught at Kinyon Elementary for 25 years. She retired in 1999 and moved to Oakland, Ark. on Bull Shoals Lake...

CAMPBELL, Mo. ~ Kenneth Roy Barton, 85, of Campbell passed away on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Kenneth, son of Louis Roy and Sophia Marie Antonette Hall Barton, was born on Monday, June 4, 1934 in Elk City, Okla...

Sonnie Sisco, 85, of Piedmont, formerly of Lake St. Louis, passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at the Clark’s Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont. Visitation will be at noon Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the Morrison Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday at the Smith Chapel Cemetery near Ellsinore...

Dorothy Lea Ham, 87, of Fisk, passed away Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. Dorothy was born Oct. 3, 1932 in Fisk, daughter of the late Curtis and Ollie Board. On May 16, 1953, she married Arlie (Dean) Ham. He preceded her in death Aug. 26, 2019...

Henry Todd Barnes, 36, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at his residence in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Barnes was born Jan. 3, 1984 in Poplar Bluff. He was a 2005 graduate of Shady Grove State School. He was preceded in death by his father, Darrel Barnes...

Madeline Hoxworth, 93, of Poplar Bluff passed away Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Madeline was born Jan. 25 1927 in Neelyville, Mo., the daughter of Charles W. and Pearl (Jones) Eye. On Oct. 27, 1943, she married Herbert Joe Hoxworth in Neelyville, Mo.. Together they shared over 58 years of marriage before his passing on Jan. 20, 2002...

Billy Ray Jenkins, 73, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center following a brief illness. Bill was born March 19, 1946 to Paul and Wilma (Adams) Jenkins in Butler County, Mo. A talented athlete, he competed in football, track and basketball while at Poplar Bluff High School, graduating in 1964. ...

Roy Allen Risinger, 76, son of the late Ralph Jr. Risinger and Bernice DeSpain Risinger, was born on March 23, 1943 in Hollis, Okla. He departed this life on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in St. Louis, Mo. Roy was the owner/operator of Risinger Construction Company until 2003 and was of the Methodist faith. Roy was united in marriage to Betty Lou Smith on April 6, 1963 in Orange, Calif. She survives of the home in Malden...

Virginia “Ginger” Hopper, 79, of Poplar Bluff passed away Monday, Jan. 27, 2020. Visitation will be held Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 from 6 p.m. until the time of service in the chapel at Moore Funeral Service, 1100 Iron Bridge Road, Poplar Bluff. A service celebrating Ginger’s life will begin at 7 p.m. with Pastor Deb Tracy officiating...

Robert Eugene Burkhart, 69, of Grandin, Mo. passed away Jan. 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and children. Robert was born Nov. 22, 1950 to the late Edgar and Edna (Williams) Burkhart in Poplar Bluff, Mo. On Sept. 18, 1971, he married the love of his life, Carolyn Sue Ketchum in Poplar Bluff...

James Goff, 80, of Poplar Bluff, died Jan. 27, 2020. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, at Westwood Baptist Church, Poplar Bluff. Funeral following at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan 30, 2020, also at Westwood Chapel. Burial: Cool Springs Cemetery, Taskee...

Carol Ann Porter, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 at her residence, in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Porter was born May 8, 1944 in Astoria, Ore. Carol had been an insurance agent for 24 years. She retired from American General Insurance. She later worked as a hostess at Burger King for three years. She was a member of the American Legion...

BettyJo (Bennett) Ruble, 88, of St. Louis, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Funeral following at 2 p.m. also in Piedmont Chapel. Burial: Lewis Cemetery, Lodi. Donations in honor of BettyJo, to the Wayne County Historical Society are appreciated...

Annie Morrow, 72, of Corning passed away Jan. 29, 2020 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Mrs. Morrow was born March 6, 1947 in Harris County, Tenn. She graduated from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education and went on to earn Master’s Degrees in Counseling and Secondary School Administration. ...

Debra Kay “Nana” Placher, 62, of Fisk, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Debra was born on June 30, 1957 in Fresno, Calif., the daughter of James Pleasant Sampson Sr. and Donna Mae Bird. On Aug. 16, 1990 she married James Henry Placher in Poplar Bluff and he survives...

Melvin Gene Childress, 76, of Poplar Bluff passed away peacefully on Friday morning, Jan. 31, 2020, at home. He was born in Holcomb, Mo., Oct. 8, 1943, to Henry and Margie Childress. As a self-taught musician, he enjoyed singing and music, playing multiple instruments, although he played guitar most often. ...

Larry “Gene” Hunsaker, 87, of Dexter, son of the late Newton Raymond and Annie Doublin Hunsaker, was born Sept. 23, 1932, and passed away at the Winchester Nursing Home, in Bernie, Jan. 30, 2020. Larry “Gene” married Billie June Edwards Feb. 28, 1953 in Piggott, Ark...

KENNETT — Tommy Gene Miller, 69, son of Irma Rouse Miller and the late Tommie Kelsey Miller, was born Monday, Jan. 8, 1951, in Kennett, and departed this life Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, at Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti. He had been a radio announcer in Kennett, Caruthersville and Poplar Bluff, and also worked as a photographer. Tommy’s heart and lungs gave out on him, but while he could, he loved God, family and friends...