Obituaries from November 2020

Billy G. Wootton, Jr. DEKALB, Ill. - Billy G. Wootton, Jr., 63, Cortland, Illinois, died unexpectedly of heart complications Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago. He was the son of the late Billy G. Wootton Sr. and Jessie (Aldridge) survives...

Norma Jo Martin, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff. Norma Jo was born Oct. 21, 1931 to Virgil and Faye Cletcher in Marion, Illinois. She married Iven Glenwood Martin in 1948. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. ...

Eboni Chen’oe Anders, 35, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. She was born June 11, 1985, to Elgin and Joyce (Barnett) Anders in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. She was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff. She was talented with poem writing and singing. As a homemaker, she loved to cook and keep house. Her family was dear to her, and she always had an endearing smile...

Deborah Lynn Taylor, 71, of Poplar Bluff passed away Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 at Westwood Hills. She was born Sept. 21, 1949 to Monte and Mildred Buetta Taylor in Poplar Bluff. She married Robert Fredwell whom preceded her in death in 2007. Deborah was member of Twin Springs Baptist Church. She was an avid crafter, from decorations to church banners, to sewing and more, she could do it all and was very talented...

Neva Adele Sparkman, 93, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, Oct. 30, 2020. Neva, the daughter of the late Arthur Lewis and Louise (Phelps) Dover, was born March 28, 1927, in Big Island, Missouri. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, where she previously taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. ...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. — Connie Lee Pettit, 78, of Doniphan, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Pettit was born Oct. 13, 1942 in Doniphan to the late Garrett Decker and Maxine Payne Jones. She had worked as a waitress for 30 plus years as well as a CNA working with Alzheimer’s patients. Connie enjoyed going to casinos, reading, golfing, shopping and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. — Landon Arlen Donnell, 84, of Doniphan, Missouri passed away Nov. 3, 2020 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born July 15, 1936, to the late Lucian Samuel Donnell and Lydia Rose “Harris” Donnell. On Jan. 25, 1954 in St. Louis, Missouri, he was married to Mary Long. She survives...

CORNING, Ark. — Greg Brady, 77, of Success, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 at home surrounded by loved ones. Mr. Brady was born in Hazel Park, Michigan, April 19, 1943; he proudly served his country in the United States Army National Guard. He enjoyed fishing, baseball, playing cards, and golfing...

Benjamin “Sonny” Tanksley Jr., 68, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away suddenly from a massive heart attack Nov. 4, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Sonny was born Aug. 20, 1952 to the late Benjamin and Lottie (Watson) Tanksley in Poplar Bluff. He married his beloved wife Angela “Angie” Tanksley July 27, 1986 in Clarkton, Missouri...

John Fredrick Uebelein of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, at the age of 87. After several months of declining health, John died peacefully at Oakdale Caring Center. He spent his final hours with his wife and two adult children by his side in prayer and reflection on a life well spent...

Phillip A. Bounds passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 at the Poplar Bluff Medical Center from complications of COVID-19. Phil was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Samuel L. Bounds and Mabel Ballard Bounds (both deceased). He is survived by his wife Diana (Di) Bounds of Poplar Bluff and one sister Sandy Jones of Ohio. ...

Vera Kathy Brannon, 67, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her home, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, vigilantly surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m., Nov. 14 at New Covenant Church in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, officiated by her niece, Genia Weitzel, with a Thanksgiving meal immediately following the service in the fellowship hall for all family and friends. Kathy loved meals shared with family and friends...

Mrs. Beaufort Evel Corbin, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed Oct. 30, 2020 at Hooverwoods Care Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mrs. Corbin, a lifelong resident of Southeast Missouri, was born Dec. 26, 1928 in Canalou, Missouri to the late Joe and Beaufort (Fleming) Martin...

Terry Eugene Butler, 62, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Terry was born Feb. 15, 1958 to Sherman and Norma “Jean” Butler in Bloomfield, Missouri. Memorials can be made to the Children Home’s in Paragould, Arkansas...

Wanda Lucille Hoffman, 95, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, formerly of Poplar Bluff, passed away quietly Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, at Donaldson Healthcare Center, in Fayetteville. Her time on earth is over but she is reunited with two of the most important people in her life, her husband, John L. Hoffman Sr., and son, John L. Hoffman Jr., and is experiencing the glory of God...

Barbara Sue Winters, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Nov. 09, 2020 at Cedargate Nursing Facility in Poplar Bluff. Barbara was born May 26, 1937 to the late Wiloby and Alice Honda (Bellamy) Dicken in Biggers, Arkansas. She married Dewey Winters who preceded her in death...

FISK, Mo. — Arthur Roy Thomason Sr., 98, of Dudley passed away Nov. 9, 2020 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born June 30, 1922 in Essex, Missouri, son of the late William and Norene Thomason. On June 21, 1944, he married Doris Owen. She preceded him in death June 18, 2008. He buried his beloved wife on their 64th Anniversary...

Lita S. Thornburgh, 93, of Patterson, passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was born Sept. 7, 1927 in Zalma, Missouri, the daughter of Phynie Shirrell and Dovie (Hedrick) Shirrell. ...

Glenn A. Blancett, 72, of Poplar Bluff died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 at his residence in Poplar Bluff. He was born April 18, 1948 in Paragould, Arkansas, to the late John and Alleen Blancett. On Dec. 14, 1967, he was united in marriage to Patricia (Wilkerson) Blancett. They shared 50 plus years of marriage. Glenn served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War...

QULIN, Mo. — Peggy Marlene Johnson, 69, of Qulin, Missouri, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Johnson was born July 17, 1951 in Poplar Bluff, to the late Marvin and Nana Austin. On March 20, 1971, she married Danny Johnson. He preceded her in death on May 14, 2007...

FISK, Mo. — Teresa Ward, 62, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Ward was born Sept. 8, 1958 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the late Robert Leo “R.L” and Ora Marie Brown. On Jan. 19, 2008, she married Steven Ward; he survives...

FISK, Mo. — Frederick George McClure, 78, of Wappapello, died Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at his residence in Wappapello. Mr. McClure was born July 20, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri, son of Jerlean Conner McClure and the late Launful “Lonnie” Frederick McClure...

Patsy Dever Mitchell, 67, of Puxico, Missouri, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 at her residence in Puxico. Mrs. Mitchell was born July 10, 1953 in Fisk, daughter of the late Freeman Sr. and Alta Dever. On Aug. 15, 1970, she married Doyle Mitchell at Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He survives. They had served many churches during their life and were presently serving Faith Apostolic Church in Sturdivant...

Bobby Dewaine Cole, 68, of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Cole was born Nov. 4, 1952 in Poplar Bluff as the son of the late Alvin William and Hilma Estell Cole. He is survived by two brothers, Raymond Cole of Mill Spring, Mo. ...

Lacey “Peter” Cornelius Gainwell Jr., 63, of Poplar Bluff died Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 in St. Louis. Peter was born July 27, 1957 in Yazoo City, Mississippi to Magnolia Gainwell and the late Lacey C. Gainwell Sr. Peter worked for Purolator Industries until 1995 before moving to Columbia, Missouri and working for Kraft Foods until 2014...

Wanda Ann Halliburton, 59, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Nov. 8, 2020 in the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born Dec. 29, 1960 to Haywood Adams and Anna Belle Benjamin. Visitation for Wanda will be Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, starting at 9 a.m. with the funeral following at 11 a.m. in the Fowler and Sons Funeral Home at Neelyville. Burial will be in the Neelyville Cemetery with Minister Gary McCain and Minister Ronald McCain officiating...

Sharon Kelly, 72, of Broseley joined the Heavenly angels on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020. She was born Jan. 16, 1948 in Gideon, Missouri. She enjoyed fishing, turkeyshoots, canning and dancing with her grandkids. She was a member of RSVP and had formerly been a board member of the Broseley Senior Center and History Club...

Diana Maclin Simpson, 62, of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Simpson was born February 14, 1958 in Elkhart, Ind. She was a 1977 graduate of Twin Rivers High School and had formerly worked as a nurses aid at Central Gardens in Dexter...

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Jan White, 79, of Poplar Bluff, on Nov. 7, 2020. She was a loving and devoted mother and friend to all lives she touched. Jan was born Feb. 9, 1941 in Rhinebeck, New York, daughter of the late Homer and Gertrude Staley. She is survived by son Michael White; daughter-in-law Ashley White; and three grandchildren Dylan, Brady and Georgia...

Funeral services for Terry Butler, 62, of Poplar Bluff, who passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, are postponed. A new service time will be announced at a later date.

NEELYVILLE, Mo. — Rebecca Dawn Robb, 55, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri was called home by God to be with her father, Ronnie Owen Robb. Rebecca was born July 9, 1965 to Ronnie and Doris Jean Robb in Paragould, Arkansas. Rebecca graduated from Neelyville High School. ...

Lee Gordon Magill, 95, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. He was born to the late George R. and Nell Magill of Hendrickson, Missouri. He was a long time resident of Hendrickson and attended the Hendrickson Chapel Church. He was a very active man in life. ...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. — Cheryl Lynn Miller, 68, of Wappapello, Missouri passed away Nov. 11, 2020 in the Brent B. Tinnin Manor in Ellington, Missouri. She was born Sept. 19, 1952 in Pontiac, Michigan to Cecil Keller and Elsie Ray. On April 17, 1999 at Poplar Bluff, Missouri she was married to Terry Miller. He survives...

Dale Edward Vincent, 57, entered Heaven unexpectedly after complications from the COVID-19 virus. Dale was born Feb. 14, 1963 to Harlan and Blanch Aline Hankins Vincent. Dale was a passionate deer hunter and enjoyed fishing. He loved being in the woods, horseback trail riding, four wheeling, and the Colorado Mountains. He never met a stranger and could easily make you laugh or scare you to death...

Nancy Carolyn (Harris) Dickens passed away Oct. 31, 2020 while visiting family in St. Louis. Nancy was born to the late Gene and Betty Harris March 3, 1949 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She moved to Poplar Bluff with her family in 1959 where she completed her schooling including graduating from PBHS in 1967. She also attended Three Rivers Community College for two years...

Hariett Marie Richmond, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Nov. 12, 2020 at Westwood Hills Healthcare in Poplar Bluff. Marie was born Jan. 24, 1935 to the late Floyd Carpenter and Nora Laveta (Hamm) in Detroit, Michigan. She was married to John Wesley Roberts June 30, 1952. She later married Norman Richmond Jan. 15, 1972, in Carter County. They enjoyed 46 years of marriage before he preceded her in death March 11, 2018...

Evelyn Louise Haag, 102, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 at Westwood Hills Health & Rehabilitation. Evelyn was born April 23, 1918 to Alford and Edna Lynde in Louisville, Kansas. She married Harley Haag Oct. 6, 1937 in Poplar Bluff...

Elsie Bell Carter, 91, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. She was born in Doniphan, Missouri to the late Delbert Switzer and Nettie (Tillman) Switzer. She was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff and attended the Northside Church of the Nazarene...

Phillip A. Bounds passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 20920 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center from complications of COVID-19. Phil was a great man of faith. He loved the Lord, his family and his country. He loved blue grass music, golf, fly fishing, hunting, photography and good HOT coffee. He will be greatly missed by all...

Clinton Hicks Jr., 74, of Piedmont, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Visitation will be at noon, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, which the funeral service at 2 p.m. in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial will follow at Forest Chapel Cemetery, Piedmont...

Billie Jean Bates, 73, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. Billie was born Sept. 14, 1947, in Poplar Bluff to the late John and Mable Riepe. She is survived by two daughters, Angela Angel of Scott City and Kristi (John) Caudel of Fisk; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Amy Maxwell of Arizona...

Phillip A. Bounds passed away Thursday, Nov. 5, 20920 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center from complications of Covid-19. Phil was a great man of faith. He loved the Lord, his family and his country. He loved blue grass music, golf, fly fishing, hunting, photography and good HOT coffee. He will be greatly missed by all...

FISK, Mo. — Sarah Elizabeth McClanahan, 72, of Poplar Bluff, MIssouri, passed away on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, in Chesterfield, Missouri. Mrs. McClanahan was born Nov. 28, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan, daughter of the late John and Dorothy Dean Temple...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. — Agnes Wilma Lee Wilson, beloved mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, loving sister and aunt, life-long friend, and long-time educator went home to live in heaven with our Lord on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 at the age of 94 years...

Robert W. Brewington of Kimberling City, Missouri, son of Robert and Velma (Warren) Brewington, was born Aug. 12, 1941 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed this life Nov. 9, 2020 in Springfield, Missouri. Robert proudly served in the United States Army for 24 plus years...

Louis R. Allen, 87, of Williamsville, Missouri, passed away Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. He was born in Butler County to the late Clarence Allen and Ethel (Brown) Allen. He was of the Baptist faith. He served the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. Afterwards, he worked as an over the road truck driver...

Letty Jean McDowell, 67, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. She was born in Poplar Bluff to the late Lloyd Surber and Inez (Mittlehauser) Surber. She was of the Methodist faith. As a longtime resident of Butler County, she was well known as a teacher in the Poplar Bluff School System as a math teacher at junior and senior high. ...

Jerry Stewart, 80-year-old resident of Doniphan, Missouri, departed this life Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. He was born Oct. 26, 1940 in East Prairie, Missouri to the late Howford and Mary (Myers) Stewart. Jerry was a familiar face in Doniphan serving for many years on the Doniphan Police force, from which he retired. Jerry enjoyed golfing, was a member of Doniphan First Christian Church, and served in the United States Navy...

Marilyn Harris, 64, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri entered into rest Nov. 13, 2020 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Marilyn was born March 13, 1956 to Samual and Jerline (Buchanan) Jones in Dexter, Missouri. She married Nathaniel Harris Nov. 26, 2000...

Ralph Freeman Kirkman, 80, of Poplar Bluff passed away Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 at his residence. Ralph was born Sept. 27, 1940 to Milford “Buck” and Della Veta Patton Kirkman in Poplar Bluff. He married Elsie Marie Neal Jan. 20, 1968 in Poplar Bluff. She survives of the home...

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — Celesta Lucille Minehart, 76, of Russellville, Arkansas, passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. The daughter of Lester Russell Mattingly and Jeanette (Evans) Mattingly, she was born Jan. 5, 1944 in Poplar Bluff. She married Carl D. Minehart Sept. 6, 1963 at Poplar Bluff and worked for many years as a bank teller...

Roger Dale Smothers, 68, of Poplar Bluff died Nov. 15. He is survived by his wife of nearly 49 years, Barbara Smothers (Chaffin); daughter, Carrie Franklin (Chris); son, Justin Smothers; and grandson, Riley Smothers. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Smothers; father, Bartley Smothers; and mother, Retha Smothers (Wheelis)...

Thelma Fay Ward, 81, of Sikeston, Missouri passed away Nov. 15, 2020 at Hunter Acres in Sikeston. Thelma was born Aug. 9, 1939 to the late Everet and Nellie (Lipps) Green in Weldon, Arkansas. She married Wesley Eugene Ward Jan. 23, 1960, in Poplar Bluff...

Margaret Agusta Holland of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Missouri. Margaret, the daughter of Donald Dewitt and Estelle (Poole) Greer, was born Aug. 21, 1937, in Poplar Bluff, and was a graduate of Poplar Bluff Senior High School. ...

FISK, Mo. — Mary Mae Solomon, 82, of Fisk, Missouri, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Solomon was born May 11, 1938 in Hendrickson, Missouri, daughter of the late Fred Lingle and Mary Lingle Johnson. She had served in the United States Marine Corps. She was a registered nurse and had worked at Doctors Hospital in Labor and Delivery. She loved reading and family activities...

MARBLE HILL, Mo. — James Oliver Barks, 93, of Poplar Bluff passed away peacefully with family by his side Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau. Mr. Barks was born June 10, 1927 in Chaffee to Howard Russell and Esther Groves Barks. ...

DONIPHAN. Mo. — Alma Alene Layne Wooldridge, 86-year-old of Doniphan, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 at Riverways Manor in Van Buren, Missouri. Alma was born Feb. 27, 1934 in Rector, Arkansas to the late Clyde Leo and Luda (Bradley) Layne...

Wanda Sullivan, 91, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. She was born Jan. 7, 1929 to the late David McNew and Laura (Blagg) McNew in Butler County. She was of the Baptist faith. She married the love of her life, Bobbie Joe Sullivan in Poplar Bluff Oct. ...

Carol Sue Larmie Phelps, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 at her home in Poplar Bluff. Carol was born on July 14, 1948 to William and Mary Craft in Poplar Bluff. She married Chester Ray Larmie Nov., 24, 1964 in Poplar Bluff...

Becky Lynn Hager, 63, of Van Buren, Missouri, passed away on Nov. 18, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Becky was born on Oct. 21, 1957, to the late Cletis and Betty (Riemenschneider) Hawkins in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Steve Hager on June 24, 1976. He survives...

Ronda Venable 65, of Poplar Bluff died Monday Nov. 16, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. The family is planning a memorial service at a later date. Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff is in charge of the arrangements.

Oct. 3, 1960 - Nov. 5, 2020 Randolph Eric Clyburn was born a poster child Oct. 3, 1960 in St. Louis, Mo. His handicaps were due to a drug called thalidomide. This was given to his mother for morning sickness. His parents, Tex Rickard and Bonnie Clyburn preceded him in death, along with his brother, Glen Rickard (Buddy)...

David E. Sappington, 57, of Independence, Missouri, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. David was born in Doniphan, Missouri to Rev. James Philo Sappington (1924 – 2004) and Doris Maxine Cromwell (1935 – 2010) May 23, 1963, the youngest of eight children. He was actively involved in Christian work as a Sunday School teacher, choir member, evangelism leader, licensed minister, and Gospel singer. He was of the Pentecostal faith...

Jerry W. Braden, 72, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. He was born Sept. 5, 1948 in Holcomb, Missouri to the late Ray Braden and Dorothy (Wrinkle) Braden. He was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. He never passed up a good western on TV, a chance to go fishing or just kidding around with family and friends...

DONIPHAN, Mo. — Eva Jean Milner of Doniphan, Missouri passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. Eva Jean was born Aug. 17, 1930 in Doniphan to Virgil and Opal (Decker) Ponder. On Oct. 2, 1949, she married Louie J. (Bill) Milner. Eva Jean had worked at the Ben Franklin Store and Wright Leather before moving to the suburbs of Chicago. ...

Barbara Ann Sanders, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri went on to her reward after a brief illness Nov. 16, 2020. Barbara was born July 4, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was the daughter of George Schaefer Jr. and Anna (Scholbe) Schaefer. In 1964, she found the love of her life and she married her soulmate, Dwight Sanders...

QULIN -- Jerry Odell Carter Sr., age 71, of Qulin, Missouri, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at Evelyn’s House Hospice Center in Creve Coeur, Missouri. Mr. Carter was born May 6, 1949, in Qulin, Missouri, to the late Obal Carter and Alice Maxine Melton. He had served in the Army during the Vietnam War...

CORNING — Londa Kay Branum, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Nov. 21, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Branum was born Jan. 20, 1948, in Success, Arkansas. She enjoyed writing poetry, reading the Bible, playing Jinko at the nursing home and spending time with family and friends. She attended Assembly of God in Corning when possible...

Terri Uneda Priest, 61, of Poplar Bluff passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Terri was born July 30, 1959, to JC and Rosella Bailey Barger in Homestead, Florida. She and Ron Acup were united on Dec. 31, 2003, in Poplar Bluff...

Judy Yevone (Shaver) Cummings passed away peacefully, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 80 years. Judy is survived by her three children, Christy Reid (Bill), Dr. Kimberly Wiseman (Greg), Marc Cummings (Kara); eight grandchildren, Specialist Joseph Reid, Benjamin, and Timothy Reid, Emily, Alex, and Elleanna Wiseman, and Coleman and Stella Cummings; siblings, Betty Sturm (Don), Frances Martray (Don), and Virginia Defoor...

David Winfred Nelson, 58, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Nelson was born July 27, 1962 in Gary, Indiana. He was a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed playing the guitar and visiting with friends and family...

1934-2020 Carl Townsend was born in 1934 to James and Myrtle Townsend in Fisk, Missouri. He was one of 11 siblings that reached adulthood. After deciding to leave high school early, Carl joined the Air Force and was stationed overseas on a couple of occasions. ...

Cassius Boggan Cassius Michael Boggan, 3 years old, gained his wings and went to be with the Lord Nov. 14, 2020 Cassius was born Oct. 2, 2017 in Winona, Minnesota to Kaitlyn Elisabeth Boggan. Cassius was my everything. From the moment he was born I knew he was the piece that completed me. We were inseparable. I love that he always wanted to be all over me. We’d snuggle, watch movies, play, sing and dance for hours...

Frankie Joe Rice, the son of the late Troy and Ruth Rice, was born May 25, 1937, in Risco, Missouri. He was a member of the Little Brown Chapel in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Mr. Rice died on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Poplar Bluff, at the age of 83 years, 5 months and 28 days...

QULIN, Mo. — Iris Annetta Wright, 85, of Qulin, Missouri, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing, in Dexter, Missouri. Mrs. Wright was born Sept. 13, 1935 in Trumann, Arkansas to the late Herman Odie and Estelle Prichard. On March 14, 1953, she married Arlia Wright. He preceded her in death Nov. 5, 2003. She worked at First National Bank for several years. After retiring, she volunteered at St. Theresa’s Catholic School...

Kathy Diann McGee, 64, of Naylor, Missouri, passed away Nov. 21, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born Dec. 6, 1955 to J.R. Glisson and Frankie “Haynes” Glisson. On Nov. 19, 1973 at Naylor, she was married to Davy McGee. He survives...

Mary Alice Swinger, daughter of the late James Reaves and Laura Alberson Reaves, was born on December 11, 1932 in New Madrid County, Missouri, and departed this life on Nov. 20, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, at the age of 87 years...

Colvin Rueben “Bogard” McDonald was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri Feb. 22, 1940 to Reuben and Zomer McDonald. He was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School. He spent the majority of his adult life working for the City of Poplar Bluff. He was the first and only African American to attain the position of Superintendent of the Poplar Bluff Municipal Utilities Water and Sewer Department. ...

Leo Clubb Sr., 79, of Williamsville, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Poplar Bluff. Graveside visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, at 12:30 p.m., at Chapel Hill Cemetery near Williamsville. Services will follow there at 1 p.m. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

SUCCESS, Arkansas — Coy Byrl Isaac, 100, of St. Peters, Missouri, passed away Nov. 24, 2020, at Christian Northeast Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Isaac was born Sept. 4, 1920, in Palatka, Arkansas. He was retired from Emerson Electric and had proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II...

Charles Eugene Johnson, 57, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Nov. 25, 2020, at his home. Charles was born on July 16, 1963, to the late Henry and Lois (Bilbrey) Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri. He married Patricia (Dixon) Johnson on Oct. 17, 1983. She preceded him in death Dec. 4, 2013...

Thelma Lucinda Wilcutt peacefully joined her Lord on Nov. 26, 2020. She was 98 years old. She was born Thelma Lucinda Russell on Nov. 12, 1922, just outside Poplar Bluff, Missouri. In 1940, she married Roy Laverne Wilcutt, also of Poplar Bluff. She raised seven children; four boys and three girls. ...

Glenda V. Johnson, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. Glenda Valerie Richman was born Nov. 1, 1935, in Wayne County, Missouri, to Claude and Pauline (Dixon) Richman. She was a devoted and loving wife, grandmother and great-grandmother, who loved spending time with her family, going to church and listening to Christian music. She also enjoyed working crossword and word search puzzles...

Raymond David Starling, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Nov. 28, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas Raymond was born Oct. 10, 1948 to the late Luther and Maggie (Lairson) Starling in Delaplaine, Arkansas. He married Darla Starling on July 15, 1972. She preceded him in death Feb. 16, 2020...

DONIPHAN, Mo. — Bonnie Sue Sorrell, 86-year-old resident of Doniphan, Missouri, departed this life Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born Nov. 2, 1934 in Gatewood to the late George “Pete” and Vida Marie (Brewer) Fletcher...

Patricia E. Withrow, age 78, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mrs. Withrow was born July 07, 1942, in Poplar Bluff, daughter of the late Samuel J and Bessie B. Sanders. ...

John Christian Jr., 87, of Piedmont, died Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at Parkland Healthcare, Farmington. Visitation will be held at noon, Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Ruegg Funeral Homes, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial will follow, with full military honors, in the Christian Family Cemetery, Piedmont...

FISK, Mo. — Ronald Eugene Burdin, 71, of Fisk, Missouri, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020 at Parkland Hospital in Farmington, Missouri. Mr. Burdin was born July 20, 1949 in Marmaduke, Arkansas, son of the late Zennie and Evelyn Burdin. He was retired from the Butler County Highway Department and enjoyed rabbit hunting, fishing and spending time with his family...

Terry Wayne Evans, 65, of Wappapello, Missouri, passed away on Nov. 28, 2020, at the John J. Pershing Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Terry was born on Oct. 15, 1955, to Lindol and Mary Hurn Romhilt in Flint, Michigan. He married Jerris (Reel) on Oct. 24, 1974, in Kennett, Missouri...