Obituaries from March 2020

Virginia Faye Wells, 83, of Poplar Bluff died Feb. 29, 2020, at her residence. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Internment will follow in the City Cemetery...

Raymond Vernon Huff, 82, of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. He was born April 16, 1937 in Poplar Bluff to the late Chester and Elsie (Gibson) Huff. He attended the Seventh Day Adventist church. He graduated from the last log cabin schoolhouse in the Hilliard school district. ...

William “Bill” Harrel York, 55, died at Poplar Bluff, Mo. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Williamsville. Memorial service will follow at 11 a.m., also in the Williamsville chapel. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Cemetery...

Earl G. Roehrs, 57, of Sullivan, Mo., passed away suddenly Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Earl Gene was born Oct. 10, 1962 in Sullivan, Mo. He grew up and attended school in the Sullivan and Poplar Bluff areas, graduating from Poplar Bluff High School in 1980. ...

Sidney Wayne Gifford, 83, died Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff. He was the first-born son of the late Lemuel and Ruby (Sollars) Gifford of Williamsville. Sidney graduated from PBHS Class of 1954, then went on to receive his bachelor’s from Arkansas State University and his master’s degree at Cape Girardeau. ...

August Gene Jackson, 92, son of the late August Franklin Jackson and Rose Parks Jackson, was born on June 29, 1927 in Aid, Mo. and departed this life on Feb. 29, 2020 at Southeast Health of Stoddard County, in Dexter, Mo. Mr. Jackson was a 1945 graduate of Bloomfield High School. Following graduation, he began working full-time on the family farm...

Patricia Ann Davis, 71, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., gained her heavenly angel wings Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. She was born Feb. 21, 1949 in Poplar Bluff to the late Wilburt and Myrtle (Johnson) Wood. Mrs. Davis had worked at Northwest Medical Center doing medical coding and billing. ...

Thomas “Tom” Roth, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away March 1, 2020, at Southeast Hospital, Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville. Memorial service will follow at 7 p.m. also in the Greenville chapel...

Victor Hugo Limber Ill, 74, of Poplar Bluff died Feb. 29, 2020 at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. He was born May 4, 1945 in Lynwood, Calif., to the late Victor Hugo Limber II and Alverdo McCracken. On April 17, 1971, he married Caroline Rushing. She survives,...

Ronnie Dee Dickerson, 77, of Sikeston, died Monday, March 2, 2020, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center. Born March 4, 1942, at Morehouse, Mo., to the late James Sylvester Dickerson and Myrtle Irene Morse Dickerson, he had lived in Morehouse and Sikeston his entire life and had been employed as a truck driver...

Jane Hamilton Carroll, 87, of Harviell, Mo., passed away Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 at Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point, N.C. Mrs. Carroll was born Dec. 6, 1932 to the late Cecil Wayne and Mary Josephine Hamilton. She graduated from Harris Teacher’s College and Southwest Baptist University with a bachelor’s degree in education and from the University of Missouri, Columbia with a master’s degree in art education. ...

Jack O. Patterson, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of Memphis, Tenn., passed away after battling cancer, Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Patterson, the son of the late Okey L. and Nellie Pearl (Redferring) Patterson, was born Nov. ...

Clara Margaret Hendrix, 94, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at The Manor. Mrs. Hendrix, the daughter of the late James and Nellie (Preslar) Johnson, was born Jan. 20, 1926 in Poplar Bluff. She was the County Director for the Division of Family Service of Butler County for 30 years. Mrs. Hendrix enjoyed spending time with her family and working on crafts...

Mildred Eloise Boyers Worley Alford, 93, passed peacefully March 2, 2020. Mildred was born Aug. 23, 1926 to the late Byrd and Hettie (Sparkman) Boyers. She is survived by her daughter: Marilyn Presson and husband, Larry, of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; siblings: Meredith Boyers and Betty Webb; daughter-in-law: Sue Worley of Broseley, Mo.; grandchildren: Clete Worley and wife, Jill, of Dexter, Mo., Jeff Worley of Broseley, Mo., Somar Lapekas and husband, Dustin, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Susan Fentiman and husband, Zack, of Denver, Colo., and Season Presson of Nashville, Tenn.; great-grand-children: Jase, Jentri, Febe, Cy Worley and Lukas Lapekas. ...

Fred Lee Mock, 74, of Piedmont, Mo. passed away March 4, 2020 at his residence. Visitation will be at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Ruegg Funeral home in Piedmont, Mo. There will be a visitation Friday, March 6, 2020, from 11 a.m. -2 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home in Doniphan, Mo.s with the funeral following at 2 p.m. Interment will be in the New Hope Cemetery in Doniphan, Mo...

James Kenneth Dunlap, 78, of Poplar Bluff, passed Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. James was born Aug. 30, 1941 to Homer and Mary (Deckard) Dunlap. He married Lenora Kurz Jan. 15, 1965 who survives. After graduating from Naylor High School, James served in the Air Force Reserves. ...

Ralph Pleas Thomas, 54, of Fairdealing, Mo., went home to be with Jesus, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 at 7:37 p.m. in the Texas Health Alliance Hospital at Fort Worth, Texas. Ralph’s father, Rev. Henry Thomas was by his side. Ralph’s life journey began June 10, 1965, in Chicago, Ill., with his proud parents, Rev. Henry and Donna “Williams” Thomas of Naylor, Mo...

Hoyt Holston Jr., 69, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away the afternoon of Feb. 29, 2020 surrounded by family at his residence in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He battled congestive heart failure for several years but was overtaken by complications of flu and pneumonia. “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8...

Glenda “Nadine” (Wallace) Brown, 81, of Ellsinore, Mo. passed away March 5, 2020. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Ruegg Funeral Home in Piedmont, Mo. The funeral will follow at 1 p.m. also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial will be in the Alwood Cemetery in rural Piedmont...

Coy Phelps, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away March 02, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Coy was born Feb. 8, 1943 to the late Vard and Lula (Cobb) Phelps in Poplar Bluff. He is a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. He enjoyed horseback riding and hunting. He married Jacqueline McKinney September 1962, who preceded him in death...

Dennis Joseph Herber, 61, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died unexpectedly Feb. 28, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital. Born in Mineola Long Island, New York, he spent most of his life in Hudson, New York. He was a Volunteer Firefighter and served in the Army Reserves...

Herschel J. Hobbs, 95, of Naylor died Thursday, March 5, 2020, at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. He was a cotton ginner. He served as mayor of Naylor in 1974. His hobbies were gardening and working in the yard. He was a member of the Naylor Pentecostal Church...

David Walker, 43, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020. He was born Feb. 13, 1977 in Poplar Bluff to Leonard J. Walker and Sylvia (Hosphelt) Walker. He was a lifelong resident of Butler county. When not on the road driving, he enjoyed working on cars, fishing and being outdoors...

Paul William Ethridge, 68, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. He was born Oct. 16, 1951 in Poplar Bluff to the late Warren and Goldie (Stucker) Ethridge. He was a life long resident of Butler county. Survivors include his son, Paul William Ethridge, Jr. ...

Julia Mae Elliott, 88, passed away March 6, 2020, at her residence in Festus, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sept. 17, 1931, to the late David R. and Nellie J. (Campbell) Williams. She also is preceded in death by her siblings, Alexander, Earl, Martin, Roy Williams and Tabitha Willie...

Laurie Ann Massey Doublin, 52, of Puxico died Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico. The funeral will be at noon. Burial will be at Fagan Cemetery, Puxico. Tony Cookson will officiate...

It is with great sadness the family of Charles E. Leach announces his sudden and unexpected passing March 2, 2020, at the age of 80. Charles was born July 7, 1939 in Ellsinore, Mo., the son of Arthur and Ima Leach. Upon joining the United States Air Force, Charles earned the nickname “Leach”, which became the name he went by for his remaining lifetime...

Charles Ernest Hoffmann II, 73, son of the late Ernest Hoffmann and Elsie Throwkill Hoffmann, was born Aug. 20, 1946 in Poplar Bluff, and departed this life March 9, 2020 at his residence in Poplar Bluff. Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from noon to 2 p.m. ...

Peter Ray Bennett, 51, of Neelyville passed away Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Bennett was born Dec. 17, 1968 in Los Angeles, Calif., to Levi Bennett and Paula VanHoff. Peter was a sign mechanic and installer. He enjoyed tinkering and building things...

Nora Jeweline (Stovall) Culbertson, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Feb. 19, 2020 at Sikeston Convalescent Center. Mrs. Culbertson, the daughter of the late John H. and Ella (Rutledge) Stovall, was born June 3, 1934 in East Prairie, Mo. She spent most of her life in Missouri and Southeast Iowa until returning to Southeast Missouri. Mrs. Culbertson enjoyed spending time with her family, arts and crafts...

erome T. Kenner was born April 22, 1933 in Doniphan, Mo. and passed away Feb. 21, 2020 in Campbell, Mo. He was the son of Perry Kenner and Ina Seymore. He married Marie Bower, daughter of Oscar Lee Bower and Roberta Holman, Aug. 8, 1936 in Poplar Bluff, Mo...

Anthony Donald Woodard, 46, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, March 7, 2020. Visitation at 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Williamsville. Funeral service Thursday, at 2 p.m, March 12, 2020, also at the Williamsville Chapel. Burial: Holliday Cemetery, Williamsville...

Herbert Manes, 81, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away March 10, 2020 at Cedargate Nursing Facility in Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Trella A. Helm, 99, of Wappapello, Mo., passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Poplar Bluff, Mo. Visitation at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville. Funeral service at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 15, 2020, Greenville Chapel...

Sophie “Dutch” Pruitt, 97, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 at Westwood Hills Health Care Center in Poplar Bluff with her family at her side. “Dutch” was born Jan. 29, 1923 in Rhineland, Texas, the daughter of Fred and Margret (Wilde) Kuehler. She was married to J.H. Pruitt, who preceded her in death in 1993...

Billy Joe Henson, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., went to his heavenly home Sunday, March 15, 2020 at his residence, in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Henson was born Monday, Sept. 08, 1930 in Broseley, Mo.. son of the late Walter and Gladys Henson. He had served in the Army as a MSgt during the Korean War He was an over the road truck driver for Yellow Freight and retired in September of 1985. He enjoyed fishing and playing bingo...

George Ronald Doty, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away March 15, 2020 at his home in Poplar Bluff, Mo. George was born Oct. 9, 1933 to the late Raymond and Mary Pearl (Spencer) Doty in Poplar Bluff. He married Shirley (Reynolds) Doty Sept. 30, 1960, in Plano, Ill. She preceded him in death Sept. 21, 2012...

Shirley Ann Livingston, 87, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital, with her family at her side. Shirley was born Oct. 23, 1932, in Flint, Mich., the daughter of Howard and Mary (Jackson) Harrelson. On Aug. 21, 1956, she married Floyd Livingston Sr. Together they shared 59 years of marriage before his passing on Feb. 27, 2016...

Bobbie Jo Waddell, 84, of Poplar Bluff, entered her eternal home Sunday, March 15, 2020, at Cedargate Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. Bobbie, the daughter of the late Robert and Maggie Ellen Timberman Boyers, was born Dec. 18, 1935, in the Coon Island Township of Butler County. ...

Bobbie Jo Waddell, 84, of Poplar Bluff, entered her eternal home Sunday, March 15, 2020, at Cedargate Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. Bobbie, the daughter of the late Robert and Maggie Ellen Timberman Boyers, was born Dec. 18, 1935, in the Coon Island Township of Butler County. ...

Norman Keele Jr., 66, of Silva, died Monday, March 16, 2020. Visitation is 11 a.m. - noon Friday. March 20, 2020 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville. Funeral will follow at noon also at the Greenville Chapel. Burial: Greenville Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

esse Walter Faraone, 79, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 at his residence. Jesse was born Oct. 29, 1940 in Williamsville, Mo., the son of Santo and Josie (Chapman) Faraone. Jesse was retired having worked for the railroad and in maintenance. He enjoyed hunting and fishing...

Norma Jean Jackson, 79, daughter of the late Chester G. Walters and Essie Lee Wicks Walters, was born Jan. 30, 1941 in Dexter, Mo. and departed this life on March 18, 2020 at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter. Mrs. Jackson was the former owner of Jackson’s Florist and Jackson’s Monuments in Dexter, where she was a floral designer and memorialist. ...

Mark Antawayne Currie was born Dec. 31, 1989 at Poplar Bluff, Mo. in Lucy Lee Hospital, to Michelle (Currie) Griffin (Benjamin) and Thomas Eskridge, Jr. He departed his life March 17, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mark confessed his life to Christ in the early 2000s at New Home Missionary Baptist Church...

CAMPBELL — Christina Lee Finder, 62, of Campbell, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Tina, daughter of Leroy Finder and Joyce Thrasher Todd, was born on Wednesday, July 24, 1957, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri...

Melba Loretta Wilson-Elsworth, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, March 21, 2020, at her residence in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Elsworth was born July 02, 1941, in Fisk, Mo., daughter of the late Algre and Dorothy Brannon. She was a registered nurse and spent her career working in nursing homes and home health care. She enjoyed dancing...

John David Davidson, 80, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020, at Oakdale Care Center. A graveside service will be held at New Oakhill Cemetery at a later date. Cotrell Funeral Service is honored to serve the family of John David Davidson; online condolences may be expressed at www.cotrellfuneralservice.com...

Lynn H. Crutchfield, 62, of Greenville, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Graveside services were held Sunday at the Center Ridge Cemetery near Greenville with the Rev. Glenn Crutchfield officiating. Memorials have been requested to the Center Ridge Cemetery and may be sent in care of Morrison Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be left at www.morrisonfuneral.com...

Lillian Dover, 81, of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday, March 22, 2020, at her residence in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Dover was born Jan. 14, 1939, in Poplar Bluff. On Feb. 14, 1956, she married James Dover. He preceded her in death Sept. 2, 1996. She was also preceded in death by one son, Timothy Dover...

Rosalee Whittington, 61, of Broseley, died Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Whittington was born March 15, 1959, in Anaheim, Calif., daughter of the late Harold and Deloris Abramson. She is survived by two daughters, Felicia Sprous and husband, Ronald, and Christine Rojas and husband, Felipe, both of Broseley; one son, Allen Whittington of Broseley; and one sister, Marilyn Hummel of Calif...

James E. Yates (Jim), 86, of Ellsinore, Missouri, passed away on March 21, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born Dec. 19, 1933, to Ray and Willa (Kester) Yates in Chilton, Missouri. He married Lola Stucker on May 15, 1954, in Ellsinore, Missouri...

Arbadella Stringer, 75, of Fisk, Mo. died March 23, 2020, in the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Private graveside services will be Friday at City Cemetery in Poplar Bluff. Fowler & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Connie Ella Hodge (Connie-Mom to her family and friends) passed away on Tuesday, March 17, at Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, surrounded by family and friends. She resided in Miramar Beach, Fla. Connie was born Oct. 16, 1937 near Fisk, Mo. to Robert Lee Brewington and Velma Warren Brewington. ...

Floyd Curtis Wilson, 86, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Floyd was born on May 26, 1933 in Qulin, Mo., the son of John William and Louise Mae (Patterson) Wilson. Floyd worked as a regional salesman for Case tractors for more than 20 years after which Floyd owned and operated a farm equipment supply store in Mayslick, Ky., called “Mayslick Farm Supply.” Following that he managed an equipment supply store “Honey Creek Tractors” in Terra Haute, Ind.. ...

Bonnie Jean Lloyd, 83, of Broseley, died Thursday, March 26, 2020 at her residence in Broseley, Mo. Mrs. Lloyd was born Tuesday, July 8, 1936 in Poplar Bluff, daughter of the late John William Wilson and Louise Culbertson. On Jan. 22, 1955, she married Carl E. Lloyd. He preceded her in death Aug. 25, 2017...

POPLAR BLUFF - Dr. John Paul Christy, 82, of Poplar Bluff passed away March 24, 2020. Services are pending under the direction of Cozean Memorial Chapel in Farmington. View the online obituary and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com...

Irma Houts Epps, 92, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 on the farm built by her father, James Earl Houts. Born on Sept. 18, 1927, she spent her childhood in Poplar Bluff before marrying her late husband Grady Epps. Together they traveled the world as Mr. Epps built oil refineries while Mrs. Epps raised a family, worked as a Registered Nurse and collected art and items for her museum, which she built on the farm during her retirement...

Wilma Belle Kenser, 93, who last made her home at Serenity Assisted Living, East Peoria, Ill., passed away peacefully at her son’s home in Peoria, Ill., surrounded by family and loved ones Thursday, March 26, 2020. Wilma (Blackledge) Kenser was born on her parent’s farm in Ripley County, Mo. Jan. 9, 1927. She graduated from high school in Naylor, Mo. She later married Troy Willard Kenser Aug. 16, 1944 in Arkansas...

James Theodore Becker, a well-known Wayne County farmer and community leader, died at the family home in Williamsville on Thursday, March 26, 2020. He was 90 years old. Mr. Becker is survived by two children, Dianne Becker of St. Louis and Brian (Toni) Becker of Northeast Arkansas; his daughter-in-law, Pam Howard Becker of Williamsville; five grandchildren, Kaylin (Adam), Andrea (Jeff), Coulton, Benjamin and Jackson; and one great-granddaughter, Sloane. ...

Thomas Haynes Burris,79, son of the late Wylie Franklin Burris and Georgia Faye Hamby Burris was born in Dawson Springs, Ky. Aug. 26, 1940 and departed this life at Winchester Place in Bernie, Mo. March 30, 2020, Mr. Burris graduated from University College of Pharmacy in Memphis, Tenn. ...

Justin Lee Wilson, 34, of Poplar Bluff,Mo., passed away March 27, 2020 at his home in Poplar Bluff. Justin was born on March 7, 1986 to the late Louise Holloway in Steele, Mo. Justin enjoyed painting, reading and listening to music. Justin is survived by brother: Bobby Wilson; sister: Brenda Wilson; uncle: Sandy Holloway; aunties: Mary Boswell and Rose Mary Jackson; uncle: Willie Holloway; and auntie: Diane Holloway...

Allen Spradling Loren Allen Spradling, 61, of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday, March 29, 2020. He was born March 28, 1959 in Poplar Bluff to the late Loren and Annette (Duncan) Spradling. He was a member of the Harviell Church of Christ. Loren met the love of his life, Roseena Boone and they were married in Bonne Terre, Mo., June 24, 1977...

Melvin Heaton, 71, of Williamsville, died Sunday, March 29, 2020. Visitation will be at 1 p.m, Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. Burial: Rucker Cemetery, Williamsville. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...