Obituaries from June 2020

Charlotte Kathleen Kiefer, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Sunday, May 31, 2019 at Westwood Hills Health and Rehab Center. Charlotte, the daughter of Marian and Earline (Gillespie) Resler was born Aug. 9, 1937 in Sikeston, Mo. She was of the Baptist faith. Charlotte was a seamstress for Kiefer Upholstery for many years. She enjoyed reading, fishing and gardening...

POPLAR BLUFF — Lexi Marie Dahlgren, 12 of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. Lexi, the daughter of Richard and Pamela (James) Dahlgren of Poplar Bluff was born Oct. 4, 2007 in St. Louis, Mo. She attended Shady Grove State School and was going into the seventh grade...

NEELYVILLE — Charles Wayne Holland, 73 , of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on May 27, 2020, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Memorial services will be held on Monday, June 8, 2020, at the Fowler & Sons Funeral Home at Neelyville. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a memorial service, with full military honors, at 7 p.m. in the chapel...

ST. LOUIS - Carol Coleman Hull, 86, entered Heaven’s gates on May 29, 2020, after a long dementia illness. Her passing was in Evelyn’s house, home for Hospice in Creve Coeur. Mo. She passed on her 44th wedding Anniversary. She was born July 5,1933 at Haiti Mo. She was the daughter of Lyndall and Verna Coleman now deceased along with her brother Louis Coleman and sister Mary, both deceased...

MALDEN ~ Lloyd Stone, 93, of Malden, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at his residence in Malden, Missouri. Lloyd, son of James Henry Stone and Mary Louisa Vantrease Stone, was born on Saturday, April 2, 1927 in Clarkton, Missouri. He was a Retired Supervisor having worked for Malden Board of Public Works and was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean Conflict...

Edith Elizabeth Davis DONIPHAN, Mo. — Edith Elizabeth (Wills) Davis, 93, of Doniphan, Missouri, died peacefully at her home on Monday, June 1, 2020. Edith was born to Sylvester and Nell (O’Neill) Wills Oct. 10, 1926, in Ripley County, Missouri. She was married to Bill Davis July 4, 1951 in Seattle, Washington; Bill preceded her in death Aug. 3, 2016...

Mrs. Surretta Louise Treadway, 59, of Flint, Michigan passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 at Hurley Medical Center. She was born Dec. 14, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Lucy Louise Rodgers Johnson and the late Andrew Sales. Mrs. Treadway grew up in Flint, Michigan and attended Flint Northern High School, graduating in 1978. ...

A memorial for Angelia Allen will be from noon - 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at the Memorial Baptist Church at the corner of Highway 53 and Ditch Road in Poplar Bluff.

GREENVILLE, Mo. — Freda Pickens, 90, of Williamsville, Mo. passed away Monday, June 1, 2020, at Greenville Nursing and Rehab. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Center Ridge Cemetery, Greenville, Mo. The graveside service will follow at 11 a.m. also at Center Ridge...

Mary Teresa Billington, 88, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Billington, the daughter of the late Edward and Ameria Koehler, was born June 7, 1931 in St. Louis, Mo. She was one of eight children. On May 19, 1948, she married Harry Billington in Piggott, Arkansas. ...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. - Marcus Doyle Wallace, 64, of Farmington, Missouri, died Friday, May 29, 2020, in Farmington. Mr. Wallace was born April 27, 1956, at Savannah, Georgia, to the late Walter Davis Wallace and Revah Million Wallace. He grew up in Poplar Bluff...

On Friday, May 29, 2020, Gary Gene Bumpus, loving father of Josie, passed away at the age of 47, from a heart attack. Gary was born Oct. 8, 1972 in Poplar Bluff to Joyce Bettuo and Ernest Gene Bumpus. He attended school in Poplar Bluff, advanced to Eagle Scout in Boys Scouts of America, and played summer baseball throughout his youth, along with so many members of the community he would know and befriend throughout his life. ...

Edward Henry Shannon, 76, of Poplar Bluff, passed away June 03, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Edward was born Jan. 17, 1944 to Alfred and Nettie Shannon in Webster Groves, Missouri. He married Penelope Tibbs, Feb. 3, 1968, in Rolla, Missouri...

HAYDEN, Idaho - Charles E. Selvidge, 82, was born on Nov. 16, 1937 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. and passed away May 26, 2020 in Hayden, Idaho from COPD and heart disease. He attended public schools in Poplar Bluff and was a member of the National Guard until he enlisted in the U.S.A.F. in 1956. He married his high school sweetheart Janice Brigance on his 19th birthday, so he would never forget his anniversary...

QULIN, Mo. — Jamima Conner, 90, of Crockett, Ark., formerly of Qulin, Mo., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 8, 2020. Mrs. Conner was born May 22, 1930, the daughter of Otis and Tula Winingnear. She married Elmer Conner April 26, 1947. She is survived by three daughters: Sandi and Ted Kinghorn of San Diego, Calif., Carolyn Dunivan of Jackson, Mo., and Cheryl “Susie” and Layman Farley of Crockett, Ark.; 14 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, 18 great-great-grandchildren and one on the way; one sister: Edna Ashcraft, and two brothers: Dave Winingnear and Thad Winingnear.. ...

Teresa Lynne Gaddis, 63, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020, at her home. Teresa was born April 4, 1957 to Nolan and Barbara Knuckles in Poplar Bluff. She married Russell Gaddis in 2003. He preceded her in death in 2018. Teresa was of the Christian faith. She was in her element while outdoors, gardening or bird watching. She enjoyed making memories and spending time with her family and friends most of all...

PUXICO, Mo. - Margie “Laverne” Snider, 92, the daughter of the late John and Freeda (Powell) Rodgers, was born in Mingo, Missouri on Aug. 28, 1927, and passed away at the Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri on June 7, 2020. On Jan. 25, 1947 she married Floyd Snider in Bowling Green, Ohio. ...

Angela Lee Montgomery, 42, of Poplar Bluff died Saturday, June 6, 2020 at her residence. She was born Feb. 18, 1978 in Poplar Bluff to Sandra Montgomery and Lonnie Leon Phillips Sr. A homemaker, she enjoyed reading, fishing and spending time with her grandson, Kylan...

Loretta Medlin Morgan, 66, of Dexter passed away June 8, 2020 at her home in Dexter. She was the daughter of the late Clifford Medlin and Wilma Shipman.​ Loretta was born in Dexter, Missouri and spent most of her time in Dexter, and Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was in marketing with cable companies and SBC. She enjoyed sewing, art, gardening and spending time with her sons.​...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. - Rachel Lynn Baney, born Sept. 3, 1996 to Vincent Baney and late Jackie Lynn Sears, died May 31, 2020. Survives include sister, Jennifer Baney; brother, Jacob Baney; uncle, Cliff Sears. Rachel, our gentle spirit, soar high, Memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 13, at Fowler & Sons Funeral Home of Neelyville...

FISK, Mo. - Rev. William Edward Dunivan Jr., 70, of Puxico, Mo., died Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Rev. Dunivan was born Nov. 11, 1949 in Cape Girardeau, Mo., son of the late William Edward Sr. and Shirley June Dunivan...

ELLSINORE, Mo. -Jessie Laverne (Roark) Boyer, 80, daughter of the late William Thomas and Ora Mae (Berry) Roark, was born Sept. 8, 1939 in Poplar Bluff, Mo., and departed this life on June 12, 2020 at Ellsinore, Mo. Jessie had resided in Ellsinore, Mo. for most of her life. ...

GREENVILLE — Albert “Al” Wills, 85, Greenville, died Friday, June 12, at his residence. Visitation will be at 6 p.m., Monday, June 15, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am, Tuesday, June 16, also at the Greenville Chapel...

FISK — Barbara Stubblefield, 80, of Saint Louis, formerly of Qulin, , died Thursday, June 11, 2020, at Kindred Hospital, in Saint Louis. Mrs. Stubblefield was born Nov. 5, 1939 in Greeneville, Tennessee, daughter of the late Doug and Martha Willett. ...

Reggie Shawn Hopwood, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 7, 2020, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was born Nov. 8, 1961, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to Margaret (Slayton) Hopwood and the late Glen “Hop” Hopwood. Reggie grew up in Malden, Missouri, and attended Malden High School. ...

Brian Douglas Arndt, 54, of Fisk passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020, at his home in Fisk. Brian was born on Sept. 12, 1965, to Charles and Roberta Ann (Fears) Arndt in St. Louis, Missouri. Brian enjoyed playing the guitar and singing. He enjoyed four-wheeling in the outdoors when he was younger. He had worked in the family cabinet business for many years and had also drove a truck...

Elvis L. Tison, 87, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020. Born in Poplar Bluff, he was the son of William D and Ruby H. (Brake) Tison. Elvis served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1963. He retired in 1988 from General Motors, Corvette Bowling Green Assembly Plant. One thing he loved more than his family were his dogs. He was known by many as the dog man...

HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, Ark. — Robert “Bob” Lamar Abernathy, 88 of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020. He was born on Nov. 8, 1931, in Troy, Alabama, to I.W. Abernathy and Myrtle (Green) Abernathy. He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Wilma (Loyd) Wilson, Lois Abernathy, Rex Abernathy, Hester (Elrod) Larned, Jack (Betty) Abernathy, Glenna (Gordon) Jackson; and his first wife, Shirley (Morgan) Abernathy...

Frank Daniel Hart, 76, of Poplar Bluff passed away at his home June 10,  2020. Frank was born Oct. 11, 1943, to the late Oscar and Grethel (King) Hart in Harviell. Frank had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed feeding birds and watching wildlife living near his home.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on mechanical projects in his workshop...

Darrell Deken died peacefully at his home on June 14, 2020, at the age of 69. Darrell was born on July 14, 1950, in Qulin, Mo., to Christina (Bader) and Clemens Deken. He graduated from St. Agnes Catholic High School in Springfield, Mo., in 1968 and from Southeast Missouri State in 1972 with a degree in Psychology and Philosophy...

GREENVILLE — James “Bill” W. Payne, 71, of Greenville, passed away, Tuesday, June 16, at his residence. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., Friday, June 19, at Kime General Baptist Church. A funeral service will follow at 11:30, also at Kime General Baptist Church...

GREENVILLE — Lee Roy DeSpain, 92, of Campbell, died, Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County. Visitation is at 6 p.m. Friday, June 19, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 20, also at the Greenville Chapel. Burial will be in Twidwell Cemetery, Clubb...

Charles Evert Norman Sr., 79, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away on June 17, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Charles was born on Feb. 13, 1941, to the late John and Beulah Mae (Marsh) Norman in Harviell, Mo. He had been married to Nancy Ellen Norman, who preceded him in death...

Mildred Beatrice (Westerfield) Clark, 93, peacefully departed on the 14th day of June, 2020, to join her Heavenly Father and her favorite dancing partner and husband, Ole Joe Clark. She was born July 11, 1926, in Steele, Mo, to Albert and Stella Westerfield. ...

Richard “Rich” Lee Galla, 59, of Fairdealing, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Rich was born on Sept. 25, 1960, to Julius and Helen Galla of Hillsboro, Illinois. Rich was a lifelong Chicago sports fan, he enjoyed watching sporting competitions, as well as playing video games. ...

Doris Lee Sloan, 82, of Poplar Bluff, passed away at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center on Monday, June 15, 2020. He was born Aug. 17, 1937, in Doniphan, to Alvin and Zola (Robertson) Sloan. He loved his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids very much. ...

DONIPHAN — Gerald Thomas Melton, 87-year-old resident of Doniphan, MO, departed this life Saturday, June 13, 2020. He was born June 30, 1932, at McRoberts, Kentucky, to the late Bernard Henry and Sylvia (Skidmore) Melton. Tom retired from the military after proudly serving his country in both the Air Force from March 11, 1952 to Sept. ...

Donna F. Carpenter-Resnik, 69, of Poplar Bluff, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, April 27, 2020, in Dexter. Donna was born on June 25, 1950, in Bonne Terre, Missouri to Richard and Claradine (Hays) Hill. She is survived by four sisters, Diane Gray, Judy Green, Janet Denison and Jeanie Currington and one brother, Joe Hill. One sister-in law, Beth Summers, and one brother-in law, Dan Resnik...

Mary Imogene (Robertson) Morgan went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 19, 2020. She was born on Sept. 3, 1935, in Harviell, Missouri, to Roy Robertson and Irene Jane (Barker) Robertson. She married the love of her life, Sherman F. Morgan, in Piggott, Arkansas, on May 29, 1953. The recently had their 67th wedding anniversary. They loved to camp and travel extensively. They were a team and worked together daily in their many ventures...

Sue Trout, 81, of Broseley, died Friday, June 19, 2020. Mrs. Trout was born Nov. 4, 1938, daughter of the late Willie and Gertrude Pierce. She enjoyed life and loved visiting with people; she never met a stranger. On Nov. 9, 1957, she married Clint Trout Jr. He preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 1966...

Kevin Delain Woodham, age 55, of Qulin, Mo., died Sunday, June 21, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Woodham was born Dec. 26, 1964, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., son of the late Jimmie Sr and Eva L. Woodham. He is survived by three children: Justin Woodham and Stephanie Woodham of Qulin and April Tinajero of Okeechobee, Florida; two brothers: Jimmie Woodham Jr. and Keith Woodham of Qulin; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild...

Virgil Ray Burpo, 67, of Zalma, Mo., died June 17, 2020, at his home surrounded by those he loved. Virgil was born Sept. 14, 1952, in Poplar Bluff to Ray and Betty Burpo, who preceded him in death. He served in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged. He maintained gainful employment on the Union Pacific Railroad as a foreman for the bridge crew...

Cecil James (Jimmy) Woods Jr., 55, of St. Louis passed away May 19, 2020, peacefully in his home. He is preceded in death by his mother, Roosie Lee Hood, and his father, Cecil James Woods Sr. Jimmy was born in Poplar Bluff. He attended Central High School in Minnesota and later graduated from North Hollywood School in North Hollywood, California. Jimmy later attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles...

Darren Lavar Williams, 36, of Poplar Bluff, departed this life on Wednesday June, 17, 2020, at Barnes Jewish Hospital. Darren was born Sept. 29, 1983, in Poplar Bluff, to Ellen “Dollie” Williams and Kevin “Donnie” Grant. Darren graduated from Poplar Bluff Senior High School. He accepted Christ at an early age. He was a member of New Life Church. He enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews, barbecuing, and listening to music. He will be best remembered for his sweet spirit...

Gary Lynn House, 62, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, went on to be with Jesus on March 24, 2020. He was surrounded by his family. Gary was born to David and Nadine House on Aug. 7, 1957. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer House of Poplar Bluff; daughter, Erika (Darrell) Eastwood; granddaughters, Amber Meagan McMillian and Hayley Eastwood; one great-grandson, Finn Dewayne Guard; his mother-in-law, Kitty Tipton; sister, Joy Jennings and brothers, Harley House, Perry House and Scott House...

Melvin Willis Branscum, 61, of Poplar Bluff died June 21, 2020 at his residence. He was born April 15, 1959 in Wichita, Kansas to Willis Lee Branscum and Wanda Lee (Lourance) Branscum. Branscum was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed raising horses, hunting and fishing...

Leonard Dean Frymire, 63 of Dexter, Mo., passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at home surrounded by his family. Leonard was born Nov. 20, 1956, to Dempsey Noah and Flora Mae (Blocker) Frymire at Turkey Creek, Mo.  His joys were playing music with his son and close friends and cooking with his daughter. Leonard loved to fish and being outdoors clearing land and enjoying nature...

Carl T. Smith, 81, of Poplar Bluff passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at his home. Carl was born on May 22, 1939 to Muriel and Arville Smith in Reynolds County. He married Barbara Ann Skaggs on March 17, 1962 in Van Buren. Carl attended high school in Van Buren and went on to receive his Associates Degree from Three Rivers Community College in the very first graduating class. ...

JACKSON — Deborah A. Gregory, 64, of Jackson, formerly of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020, at her home in Jackson. A memorial visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Monday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 640 W. Independence, Jackson, MO 63755, and from 9:30 a.m. to service time Tuesday in the garden area of the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, 2289 County Park Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701...

CAMPBELL — Pamela L. Bader, 63 of Glennonville, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at her residence in Glennonville, Missouri. Pam, daughter of Faye June Bledsoe Maddox, was born on Friday, June 29, 1956, in Campbell. She was homemaker and co-owner of Stan Bader Wood Truss; also, a member of the St. Teresa’s Catholic Church...

Deborah Ann Gregory, 64, of Jackson, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020, at her home in Jackson. She was born Oct. 5, 1955, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Vernon and Christine Montgomery Thurman. She and Alan Gregory were married June 19, 1975, at New Home General Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Three children were born to their union, Matt, Jesse and Seth...

Jeanne Marie Bayne, 72 of Poplar Bluff passed away June 22, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Jeanne was born Aug. 9, 1947, to the late James and Selma Julia (Hill) Harris in Belleville, IL. She enjoyed collecting tea pots. She was married to John Clifton Bayne Sr. He preceded her in death...

Shirley Ann (Taylor) Bruce, 65, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020. She was born Aug. 23, 1954, to the late Claude and Nellie (Williams) Taylor in Portageville. Shirley married the love of her life, Vernon Bruce, on Feb. 18, 1977, in Stringtown. She worked as a line worker with Briggs & Stratton. She was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff where she enjoyed shopping at Walmart and spending time with her grandkids...

CAPE GIRARDEAU — Orville Ray Krauss, 86 of Liberty, Missouri, formerly of Cape Girardeau, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Norterre Nursing Home and Rehab. He was born Aug. 3, 1933, in Miner, Missouri, to the late Charles and Lois Rae Krauss...

CORNING, Ark. — Deloy J. Lawson, 93, passed away at his home in Paragould, Arkansas, Thursday, June 25, 2020. Lawson was a World War II veteran at the June 6, 1944, D-Day invasion of Normandy, France, and of naval action in the Pacific prior to the ending of the war with Japan...

CORNING, Ark. — Mr. Deloy J. Lawson, 93, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020, at home. Mr. Lawson was born in Neelyville, Missouri, on Nov. 12, 1926. He retired after 49 years as a construction superintendent from Clay County Electric. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy during World War II. He was an LCT driver during the Normandy Invasion, Omaha Beach, Easy Red Sector, 25th Wave...

PIEDMONT — Patricia Sue (Froman) Mitchell, 67, of Patterson, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Pat was born on June 6, 1953, to Eugene and Mildred (Massa) Froman in Collinsville, Illinois. She graduated from Clearwater High School in 1971. Pat worked in St. Louis for several years as a CNA for Jefferson Barracks Veteran’s Hospital...

Eugene “Jack” Hart Mattox, 87, of Poplar Bluff, passed away peacefully Friday, June 26, 2020, at his home. Jack was born Nov. 14, 1932, in Jackson, Mississippi, to the late Wilson and Ruth Mattox. He married Margaret Kelley on June 27, 1997. Jack was a faithful member of Mount Calvary Powerhouse Church. ...

Ruth Nelson, age 82, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Sunday, June 28, 2020, at her residence. Mrs. Nelson was born March 8, 1938, in Malden, Mo., daughter of the late Carl and Hazel Vineyard. She enjoyed outdoors activities and traveling. On Feb. 13, 1958, she married Charles T. Nelson. He proceeded in death on Jan. 12, 2016...

Christopher David Bowman, 34, of Williamsville passed away in his home from a massive heart attack. He was born, February 18, 1986, to David Bowman and Nancy Jean (Hofmann) Bowman in Poplar Bluff. Christopher was a life time resident of Wayne County. He was a self-employed carpenter. His fun times were spent riding his four wheeler and motorcycle and spending time on the water...

Billy (Bill) Joe Lawrence, 78, of Poplar Bluff, passed away peacefully with his wife Susan Lawrence by his side Friday, June 26, 2020. Bill was born May 14,1942 to Ernest and Ruby Lawrence. Bill was the proud owner of Missouri Diesel for 40 years. Prior to that he successfully owned Truck Rebuilders in Wyndotte, Michigan. ...

Charlotte Lynn McNece was born December 21, 1955 to Richard L. McNece and Gail Davis McNece in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She went to her heavenly home on June 25th, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones. Though born in Jonesboro, Charlotte was raised in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. ...

Larry Willard, 74, of Greenville, died Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Greenville Nursing and Rehab Center. Visitation will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 1, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. Funeral service following at 1 p.m., also at Greenville Chapel. Burial in Cool Springs Cemetery, Taskee. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Edith Louise Richardson, 91, of Poplar Bluff passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Edith was born on August 12, 1928 to Otto and Carmel (Brown) Ashley in Perry County, Arkansas. She married Donald Franklin Richardson on January 13, 1945, in Gideon, Missouri...