Obituaries from December 2020

John Allen Baker, 55, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. He was born in St. Louis July 6, 1965 to the late Marvin Lindsey Baker and Imolene Loretta (Holt) Baker. He was of the Baptist faith. He served our country in the Army. He later worked at Chrysler on the assembly line. His past time joys were a good Blues or Cardinals game, cooking and his grandkids...

DONIPHAN, Mo. — David Edward Buckner, resident of Doniphan, Missouri, departed this life the morning of Nov. 30, 2020 at the age of 62 years, 3 months, and 5 days. He was born Aug. 25, 1958 to Brother Leslie Buckner and Verna Pauline (Martin) Buckner...

QULIN, Mo. — Roy Jennings Nail, 91, of Qulin, Missouri, died Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 at Mark Twain Caring Center, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Mr. Nail was born Dec. 30, 1928 in Kennett, Missouri, son of the late L.B. and Hazel Nail. He had served in the Navy during the Korean War. Mr. Nail had farmed all of his life...

April 9, 1935 – Nov. 26, 2020 Don A. Coleman, 85, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Just moments before his passing, prayers and the singing of hymns were offered up in praise of God and thankfulness for this life that was lived in service to Christ...

Hazel Mills, 97, of Poplar Bluff passed away Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, 2020, at Mark Twain Caring Center. Hazel, the daughter of Will and Mattie Singleton Glass, was born Aug. 4, 1923, in Birdeye, Arkansas. During her earlier years she worked as a part-time teacher for two years and later as an aide in the Chicago school districts for four years. ...

Carolyn Sue Hill, 61, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, at her residence. Carolyn, the daughter of the late Kinley Rice and Geneva (Gambill) Rice Kniker, was born Oct. 11, 1959, in Lepanto, Arkansas. During her earlier years she worked as a dental assistant and later retired after 23 years at John J. ...

Glinda Elizabeth Markham, 74, of Wappapello, Missouri passed away Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 at her home. Glinda was born Jan. 28, 1946 to Bethel “Bodie” Lavelle Hicks and Polly Pauline Tune in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Glinda was a hard working woman who loved her family. She enjoyed gardening, listening to music, and dancing...

Charles Weese, 66, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, at The Manor, Poplar Bluff. Visitation is at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec.5, at Holliday Cemetery, Williamsville. Graveside following at 1 p.m. also at Holliday Cemetery. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

James Michael Lux, 63, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Dec. 1, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. James was born July 8, 1957 to the late Arvil and Anne (Wheeler) Lux in Hayti, Missouri. He married Suzy (Waite) Lux Sept. 10, 1976. She survives...

Thomas William Casey of Poplar Bluff was born Oct. 27, 1933 and passed away Nov. 9, 2020. Thomas was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was a long time business owner in the area. He was a veteran and a founding member of the Poplar Bluff VFW post 6477. He loved fishing, hunting, cooking and spending time with his family and friends...

Deborah Marie (Simpson) Crawford, 67, of Poplar Bluff went to be with her heavenly Father Nov. 30, 2020 at St. Marys Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Debbie was born March 4, 1953 to the late Billy and Mary (Cofer) Simpson in St. Louis. She married Louis Clarence Crawford June 8, 1971, in Poplar Bluff. ...

Carl Eugene Sanders, 85, of Poplar Bluff, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 at his residence surrounded by family. Mr. Sanders was born July 22, 1935 in Dexter, Missouri, son of the late William Alvis and Halycon Sanders. Carl was a member of Fellowship General Baptist Church where he was a deacon and a trustee for many years. He was an active member of the Faithful Second Milers Sunday School Class...

James “Tommy” Trout, 82, of Doniphan, Missouri, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Trout was born April 1, 1938, to the late George Luther and Daisy Bell (Bryant) Trout. On April 17, 1957, he married Wanda Allen. She survives...

BLOOMFIELD — Donald “Donnie” Ray Hayes, age 73, of Summersville, Missouri, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, at his residence in Summersville. Mr. Hayes was born March 15, 1947, in Poplar Bluff, son of the late Raymond and Alberta Thomas Hayes. He was in the Army and served in Vietnam...

Marie Ann Jupp, 68, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020. Born Aug. 18, 1952 in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late George C. Jupp Sr. and Stella (Stewart) Jupp. She is survived by her son, James David DeWeese of San Pedro, California; daughters, Monica Weston of Poplar Bluff, Missouri and Judy Pfeiffer of Jackson, Missouri; two brothers, Robert Jupp of Williamsville, Missouri and Charles Jupp of California; two sisters, Carol Raymer of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Cynthia Jupp-Haynes of Poplar Bluff; Missouri, and five grandchildren, Joshua Weston, Jared Antolin, Alexa Pfeiffer, Tyler DeWeese, and Jasmine Pfeiffer.. ...

Juanita Fern Reeves Whelchel, 97, of Poplar Bluff, went to her heavenly home Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 at her residence, with her loving family at her bedside. Juanita, the daughter of Ulric and Lena (Redwine) Reeves, was born Sept. 15, 1923, in Pitman, Arkansas. ...

Wendle “Wendy” Hendrix, 84, of Qulin, Missouri, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 at Malden Nursing & Rehab in Malden, Missouri. Mr. Hendrix was born July 1, 1936 in Qulin, son of the late Oliver and Ellen Hendrix. He served in the U.S. National Guard from 1956 to 1965. He was retired from MFA Oil Company and enjoyed fishing and gardening...

Teddy Dean Spradling, 84, Doniphan, Missouri, succumbed to a month long battle against complications related to COVID-19 on Thursday Dec. 3, 2020 at Kindred Healthcare in Green Cove Springs North, Florida. He was born in Ripley County and was a Navy Veteran. After leaving the military, he was employed as an aircraft technician by McDonnell Douglas, retiring after 32 years of lauded service...

Marilee Cowgill Phillips, 83, of Poplar Bluff died Monday, Dec.7, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Marilee was born on March 26, 1937 in Piggott, Arkansas, to the late Joseph and Leah (Watson) Cowgill. She loved reading, quilting and above all, she loved her grandchildren...

Ricky Lee Brawner, 61 , of Qulin, Missouri, passed away Dec. 5, 2020 at his residence. He was born Sept. 13, 1959 in Missouri to Wibert Brawner and Darlene Scott. He is survived by his children, Nicky Kelley and Robert of Qulin, Rebecca Raymer and Steve of Mexico, Missouri and Ricky Brawner and Felicia of Naylor, Missouri; as well as his mother, Darlene Scott; three brothers; Ronnie Brawner, Richard Brawner and Scotty Brawner. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren...

Robert H. Martin, 80, of Carlyle, Illinois, passed away at his home Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. Mr. Martin was born in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Oct. 25, 1940, a son of William V. and Nettie (Mitchell) Martin. He married his sweetheart, Gloria Bell, in Poplar Bluff Jan. ...

Jurl Brittain, 82, of Puxico, Missouri, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Mr. Brittain was born May 27, 1938 in Caraway, Arkansas, son of the late Don and Naomi Brittain. He attended Brown General Baptist Church in Puxico. He was a member of the Mingo Saddle Club and American Quarter Horse Association...

Rosie B. Nelson, 92, of Qulin, Missouri, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 at the Monticello House, in Jackson, Missouri. Mrs. Nelson was born Wednesday, July 25, 1928 in Qulin, daughter of the late Albert and Nettie Batson. Rosie was a wonderful cook, and she loved gardening. In 1949 she married Charley Nelson. He preceded her in death in 1995...

Freeman Leroy Dever Jr., 86, of Paragould, Arkansas, died Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, Arkansas. Mr. Dever was born Dec. 7, 1933 in Fisk, Missouri, son of the late Freeman Dever Sr. and Alta (Bryant) Dever. On Dec. 24, 1951, he married Dorothy Faye Farris. She survives...

Kevin Edward Sanders, 23, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Dec. 2, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Kevin was born Nov. 12, 1997 to Darrell Eugene and Lorrie Lynn Sanders in Poplar Bluff. Kevin was full of life and adventure. ...

Weldon Reed Jones, son of the late James Jones and Cora Canady Jones, was born June 21, 1926 in Bloomfield, Missouri, and departed this life Dec. 7, 2020 at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 94 wears. Mr. Jones was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in World War II and he was a former employee of the City of Dexter. ...

Patty Lou Williams departed this world and entered the gates of Heaven Dec. 6, 2020, with one of the friendliest, prettiest smiles that God ever created. Just as her departure from this life was witnessed by all three of her broken-hearted children at her home in Malden, Missouri, her family is confident that her arrival was greeted with jubilation by Joe, her husband of 68 years, who passed July 21...

Mary Margaret Freeman, 66, of Sikeston, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. She was born Sept. 4, 1954 in Laurel, Mississippi to the late John Willis Avary and Onnie Dell (Lowrimore) Avary. She was of the Episcopal faith. She was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff. ...

Gary Don “Crook” Whitehead, 73, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. According to Gary Don’s wishes, he will be cremated. A private family service will be held at a later date. Cotrell Funeral Service is honored to serve the family of Gary Don “Crook” Whitehead. Online condolences may be expressed at cotrellfuneralservice.com...

MARBLE HILL — John Minson, 59 of Advance, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2020, at the Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born May 22, 1961 in Marble Hill, Missouri. John was a God fearing, kind and gentle man. He loved playing music for the Lord which he loved, his family and life itself. He worked for Holden Pallet Company and was a member of the Advance Faith Baptist Church...

Donald Waif Combs, son of Everett Waif and Rosa Ellen Combs, was born May 21, 1935 at Couch, Missouri. He departed this life at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri Nov. 19, 2020 at the age of 85 years. He graduated from Alton High School at age 16. On March 10, 1956, he was united in marriage to Alice Gay Case at her parent’s home at Myrtle, Missouri. To this union three sons were born: Randall, Kendall and Michael...

Sidney “Sid” Mann, 83, of Greenville, Missouri, died Sunday, Dec. 6, at Memphis VA Medical Center, Memphis, Tennessee. Visitation from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 11, Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. Graveside service following at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12, at Greenville City Cemetery, with full military honors...

Patty Lou Little, 85, of Rock Island, Tennessee, formerly from Poplar Bluff, Missouri went to be with her Lord Jesus Dec. 8, 2020 at 4:33 p.m. with her family surrounding her. Patty was born Dec. 17, 1934 in Poplar Bluff to Walter and Daisy Stamps. She loved the Lord with all her heart. ...

Bennie Ray Moore Jr., 66, of Poplar Bluff died Dec. 3, 2020 at Saint Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born Aug. 2, 1954 to the late Benny Ray Moore Sr. and Mary Janice (Edwards) Moore. On Oct. 19, 1994, he married Janet (Rohan) Moore. She preceded him in death Dec. 19, 2014...

Lois Dodd-Tucker of Cape Girardeau died Dec. 9, 2020 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. She was born Aug. 24, 1924 at Naylor, Mo., daughter of George and Zephra Fowler Blackledge. April 1, 1945, she married Paul Dodd, an auctioneer and realtor. Lois worked as a co-partner in Dodd Realty with her husband for many years in Poplar Bluff. Paul died Oct. 2, 1972...

Patricia Dianne Montgomery of Linville, North Carolina passed on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, at home. Patty was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, a daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Ridge. Patty graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1963, and graduated from Three Rivers Community College...

Loudean Starnes, 93, departed from this earth Dec. 3, 2020. She was surrounded by her beloved family at her home. She is the daughter of Willie and Bessie Wallace. Her parents preceded her in death. Her husband, Leon “Pete” Starnes preceded her in death Dec. 13, 1972...

Lenard Hacker, 86, of Broseley, Missouri, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 at Puxico Nursing and Rehab, in Puxico, Missouri. Mr. Hacker was born Feb. 6, 1934 in Crab Orchard, Kentucky, son of the late Roy and Frieda Hacker. He worked for TOFC Trucking for 36 years in Chicago, Illinois. After retiring to Broseley in 1989, he drove the school bus for the Twin Rivers school district for several years...

Jalon Michael Harris, the son of Michael Anthony Harris, Adrienne Dionne Webb and Mareece Webb departed this Life Nov. 28, 2020. Jalon was an artist and licensed carpenter, but his passion was gaming and making music. He will be remembered for his outgoing and comedic personality, his kind heart and the way he encouraged and believed in others...

Johnny Mike Nelson left this world Nov. 11, 2020. A memorial service will be held to honor Mike at 10 a.m. Dec. 17, at Bible Baptist Church, 549 South C. St. in Poplar Bluff.

Linda Clark Photo JONESBORO, Ark. - Linda Davis Clark, 74, passed away Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 at her home. She was born March 24, 1946 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the late Willis and Jearline Holifield Davis. Linda was an Arkansas State University Professor for 47 years and received numerous honor and awards while teaching there...

Joann Million, 65, of Williamsville, Missouri passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. She was born Oct. 2, 1955 in Dexter, Missouri to the late James H. Allison and Flora L. (Griffith) Allison. She worked many years as a LPN at Cedargate Nursing Home of Poplar Bluff. She adored her cats and loved to go fishing...

Francis Richard Miller, 93, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at his home. Francis was born March 13, 1927 to Waldo Parks Miller and Allie Lyberger in Wayne City, Missouri. He married Esther L. Miller April 10, 1953, in Poplar Bluff...

Omer Neil Lewis, 97, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, completed his journey on this earth Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, at Crowley Ridge Nursing Center, in Dexter, Missouri. Omer was the son of Lee H. and Mary Ellen (Strother) Lewis. He was born Oct. 24, 1923, in Success, Arkansas, and was raised on a farm in Palatka, Arkansas and later in Poplar Bluff along Black River. ...

DEXTER, Mo. — Patricia S. Adkins, daughter of the late Edgar Palmer and Pearl Swan Palmer, was born Nov. 22 1954 in Bernie, Missouri, and departed this life Dec. 10, 2020 at her residence in Dexter, Missouri. Mrs. Adkins was a former graphic artist for Craftmasters’ in Sikeston and BA Promotions in Dexter. She attended the First Church of God in Dexter...

FISK — Richard “Sonny” Wells, 85, of Clinton, Missouri, formerly of Fisk, joined his beloved late wife Roselle Lee Wells, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 at Westwood Living Center in Clinton. Mr. Wells was born June 5, 1935 in Broseley, Missouri, son of the late Chester and Arinda Wells. Mr. Wells was a truck driver and worked for Valley Steel for 30 years...

FISK, Mo. — Viola Marie Darnell, 87, of Williamsville, Missouri, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 at her residence, in Williamsville. Mrs. Darnell was born April 24, 1933 in Perryville, Missouri. She was a member of the Agee Fellowship Church at Poplar Bluff, where she had faithfully served for 60 years. Mrs. Darnell loved quilting and crafts and had been a volunteer at UCAN for several years. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren and great grandchildren...

GREENVILLE, Mo. — Truman A. Barks, 95, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 at the Clark’s Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont. Visitation will be held at 6 p.m. with Masonic services at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Morrison Funeral Chapel in Greenville. ...

John Edward Ward, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in his home Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. John was born Aug. 26, 1943 to Birl and Geraldine Ward in Poplar Bluff. He married Earline Hale Sept. 24, 1965 in Poplar Bluff...

DONIPHAN, Mo. — Elizabeth Ann Tanner Capps passed away in her home in Doniphan, Missouri Dec. 12, 2020. Elizabeth was born in Doniphan Jan. 27, 1950 to Wilfred and Vivian (Slayton) Tanner. She worked for Doniphan RI School District from 1990-2014. Her passion was caring for others, and most of her time working for the school district was spent as a special education aide (paraprofessional) to three children that she loved like family. ...

FISK, Mo. — Don Eubanks, 79, of Fisk, Missouri, passed away Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. Don was born March 24, 1941, the 12th child of the late Oscar and Daisy (Young) Eubanks. On Feb. 16, 1963, he married Ernestine Powell. She preceded him in death Nov. 2, 1998. On March 20, 1999, he married Janice Williams-Wright. She survives...

DEXTER, Mo. — Howard Hill, 84, son of the late Weldon E. Hill and Lois E. Almond Hill Russell, was born Dec. 3, 1936 in Pontiac, Michigan, and departed this life Dec. 13, 2020 at River Mist Assisted Living in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. On July 6, 1961, he was united in marriage to Carole Pillow in Malden, Missouri. Mrs. Hill preceded him in death Aug. 11, 2004...

PIEDMONT, Mo. — Wilma Ezell, 82, of Patterson, died Sunday, Dec. 13, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation is at 5 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 17, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service following at 7 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel...

PIEDMONT, Mo, — Bobby Silvy, 85, of Des Arc, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital, New Albany, Mississippi. Visitation is at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service following at noon, Saturday, Dec. 19, also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in Mt. View Cemetery, Des Arc...

Thelma Johnson-Hardin, born Nov. 14, 1940, peacefully graduated from this earth Dec. 11, in her own home. She was undoubtedly greeted at the gates by her husband, Chester Hardin Sr., who let her know every day of her life just how adored she was, her parents, three siblings and many others celebrated her arrival into the kingdom...

FISK — Richard “Sonny” Wells, 85, of Clinton, Missouri, formerly of Fisk, joined his beloved late wife Roselle Lee Wells, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 at Westwood Living Center in Clinton. Mr. Wells was born June 5, 1935 in Broseley, Missouri, son of the late Chester and Arinda Wells. Mr. Wells was a truck driver and worked for Valley Steel for 30 years...

Cynthia Marie Heller, 59, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Dec.14, 2020 in Poplar Bluff. Cynthia was born Aug. 14, 1961 to George and Janet (Johnson) Ackerman of Jackson, Michigan. She married Chris Heller Aug. 12, 2010 in Poplar Bluff. Cynthia was a loving, kindhearted soul who always put God first. Cynthia loved attending church with her daughter...

VAN BUREN, Mo. — Dennis Lee Keeney, 75, son of the late Floyd and Anna (Clark) Keeney, was born Jan. 18, 1945 in Van Buren, Missouri. He departed this life Dec. 14, 2020 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. On June 4, 1966, he was united in marriage to Katheryn Johnson. They had been married for 41 years until her passing in 2007...

Michelle Hoffmeister, 59, of Farmington, passed away peacefully at Missouri Baptist Dec. 15, 2020. She was born Sept. 25, 1961 to the late Sonny and Margaret Flowers. Michelle was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is survived by her loving husband, Joe Hoffmeister; children, Chance (Danielle), Spencer and Bailey Hoffmeister; grandchildren, Alexa, Kenzie, Kyle, Taylor and Jaycee...

John Robinson John Ray Robinson, 79, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 at his residence, with his wife and son by his side. John, the son of Don Edward and Christine (Poet) Robinson was born Aug. 5, 1941, in Cape Girardeau. He grew up in Sikeston during WWII, where his father was a pilot trainer at Harvey Parks school. ...

ELIZABETHTOWN, Kentucky — Margie C. Durall, 86, of Rineyville, Kentucky, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 at her home. She was a native of Stoddard County, Missouri, retired from UARCO as an inspector, and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, where she won the chili cook-off last year. She was an artist and loved to paint. She was a mother figure to many people and enjoyed being with her family...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. — Herbert “Bob” Thomas, 72, of Neelyville, Missouri, passed away Dec. 13, 2020. Visitation for Mr. Thomas was Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 starting at 11 a.m. with the funeral starting at noon in the Fowler & Sons Funeral Home at Neelyville. Burial was in the City Cemetery at Poplar Bluff, Missouri following services...

Phyllis Ann Cayo, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 at her home in Poplar Bluff. Phyllis was born Aug. 14, 1932 to William Price and Blanche Killian in Poplar Bluff. She married Dana Kaywin Cayo Jan. 17, 1954, in Poplar Bluff...

PUXICO, Mo. — Elmer Roy Allen, son of Audrey and Dena Allen was born in Puxico, Missouri, April 29, 1933 and passed away at Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital Dec. 17, 2020, at the age of 87 years. Mr. Allen had lived in Puxico his whole life. He enjoyed antique cars and gardening. He was a member of the Corinth General Baptist Church in Puxico...

CAMPBELL, Mo.- Frieda Jean Hall Blakemore, 86, born Jan. 22, 1934, left this Earth Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, from her residence at St. Francis Park Assisted Living in Kennett, Missouri. Frieda was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a loyal friend. ...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. — Gary Lee Bostic, 79, of Pollard, Arkansas, passed away Dec. 16, 2020 at his residence. Memorial visitation will be held Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 starting at 4 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 5 p.m. all in the Fowler and Sons Funeral home of Neelyville, Mo...

Charles Drescher “Chuck” Haga passed away at his home on Dec. 16, 2020, at the age of 62. Chuck was born Nov. 14, 1958, in Brookfield, Missouri to Mary Margaret Drescher Haga and Richard Duane Haga. He lost his mother at the age of 8 while he was running to go get help for her and it seemed he never stopped running until he was reunited with her again...

Lorene Bryant, 94, of Doniphan, Missouri, passed away Dec. 19, 2020. Lorene was born Sept. 14, 1926, in rural Harviell, Missouri, to Stella and Homer Ainley. She was a faithful member of the Pentecostal faith. She was married to Ivan R. Bryant of Fisk, Missouri on Dec. 14, 1946. To this union two children were born: David R. Bryant and Naomi Bryant Murray...

Ronald Lee Plumb, 77 of Glen Carbon, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Ronald was born on Aug. 30, 1943 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the son of the late George William and Dora Lorene (Strobel) Plumb...

Gilford Hamilton, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Dec. 18, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff with his family around him, and took his journey to heaven. Gilford was born on Oct. 9, 1936, to the late Worth and Elsie (Hardin) Hamilton in Tennessee. He married Shirley Hamilton on June 27, 1957, in Hayti, Missouri. She preceded him in death May 20, 2020...

FISK — Patsy Smith-Dixon (Halsey) passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Nashville, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Frances Virginia-Halsey and James Rolland Halsey. Patsy was born on Oct. 19, 1945, in Los Angeles, California. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Dixon; one daughter, Veronica Dee Smith; three sisters: Connie Halsey-Pavia, Carolyn Halsey, and Suzanne Halsey-Brown. ...

Robert “Rob” Bristow, 31, of Florrisant, died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at Christian Northeast Hospital, St. Louis. Visitation is at noon, Wednesday, Dec. 23, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Williamsville Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., also in the Williamsville Chapel. Burial in Cool Springs Cemetery, Taskee...

Maridel (Howard) Reed passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, at the Randolph County Nursing Home in Pocahontas, Arkansas.  Mrs. Reed was born Oct. 8, 1921, to Charles and Mary Agee Howard in the Agee Community, which was named after her maternal grandfather, William Agee. ...

QULIN, Mo. — Kelly Dawn Tompkins Nixon, 49, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 at Southeast Missouri Hospital, in Cape Girardeau. Kelly was born June 2, 1971. On Nov. 9, 2019 she married Thomas “T.J.” Nixon. He survives. She is also survived by her parents: Tommy Tompkins of Williamsville, Missouri and Sharon (Jim) Doyle of Piedmont, Missouri; three children: Madison Renfroe of Bloomfield, Missouri, Natalie Renfroe of Blytheville, Arkansas and Nicholas Renfroe of Poplar Bluff; two brothers: Tracey (Marsha) Tompkins of Puxico, Missouri, Shannon (Rebecca) Tompkins of Williamsville and one sister: Joy (Bryan) Ferguson of Patterson, Missouri.. ...

Cyra Ensley Butler, the beautiful daughter of Addonya Nelson and Nathaniel Butler, was born on Friday, April 3, 2020 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Cyra was a bubbly, serious but happy baby. Cyra laughed, smiled and mugged throughout her eight months of life; bringing joy and happiness to everyone she touched. She enjoyed eating, playing, fighting, daddy/daughter moments, and having sister/mommy photo sessions. ...

Doris Arnold (nee Shumaker), of Salem, Missouri, died on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Donald Arnold (married for 33 years); daughter of the late Lester and Naomi Shumaker; loving mother and mother-in-law of Teresa Wheeler and her husband Keith in St. ...

PIGGOTT, Ark. — Carolyn Sue Welty, 72, of Qulin, Missouri, passed away December 22, 2020, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born on Dec. 9, 1948, in Piggott, Arkansas, and was the daughter of Opie and Mabel (Doty) Hamilton...

Tommy Gene Thacker, Commander, USN (Ret.), 81 of Swansea, Illinois, made his final flight to the Lord Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020. Born in Poplar Bluff on May 17, 1939, he was the dutiful son of a baker and the owner of a hair salon. After attending Poplar Bluff High School, and Westminster College, he enlisted in the U.S. ...

PUXICO, Mo. — Martha Norris of Puxico, Missouri, daughter of the late William and Meta Buchanan, was born Jan. 9, 1930, and passed away at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Dec. 21, 2020, at the age of 90 years. Martha belonged to the Missouri Retired Teachers Association, and The Puxico Thursday Culture Club. ...

Graveside services for Noah Emmerson Burke, 35, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Mr. Burke passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at Poplar Bluff...

Deanna Ann Diehl, 68, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Dec. 18, 2020 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Deanna was born April 9, 1952 to Charles and Mary (Burns) Hollis in Caruthersville, Missouri. She married Michael Diehl Dec. 27, 1992. He survives...

WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo. ~ Anna Mae Garver, 82, of Williamsville, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at Methodist Le Bonheur in Germantown, Tennessee. Anna, daughter of Alfred Dudley and Alta Iona Davis Byrd, was born on Sunday, July 3, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri...

Imogene Sitzes, 90, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. She was born in Sikeston, Mo. to the late Reno Lambert and Flora Mae (Hunter) Lambert. She attended the Church of Christ. She married the love of her life, David Sitzes, Dec. 25, 1949 in Sikeston, Mo. They were blessed with four children from their union...

Rosie Glass, 64, of Broseley, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at St. Claire Hospital in Fenton, Mo. Mrs. Glass was born November 16, 1956 in Poplar Bluff. On March 27, 1976 she married Gary Glass.He survives. Also surviving are her mother, Eva Emmons of Poplar Bluff; two daughters, Angie (Jeremy) Rideout of Poplar Bluff and Casey (Travis) Parson of Broseley; five grandchildren, Jackson, Cooper, Alexis, Alex and Quinten; two nieces who were like daughters, Lisa Wilson and Tamara Morse; one nephew, Billy Mosley; one sister, Theresia Wilson; and one brother, Tom Mosley.. ...

Deborah Sue Vinson, 58, of Poplar Bluff passed away on Dec. 23, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Deborah was born on Dec. 31, 1961 to Donald and Rose (Robinson) Vinson in Florida. She had been a secretary for Daeoc. Deborah is survived by children: Crystal (David) Skinner, James (Samantha) Rice, and Angel Rice; father Donald Vinson; stepmother, Jane Vinson; sisters, Pamela (Leon) Baker, Tina (Wayne) Powers; and brother Duane Vinson...

James “Ronnie” Upton, 72, of Piedmont, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 1-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 26, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service following at 5 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. At the family’s request, masks are required at all times...

FISK ­— Dorothy Rainwater-Pikey was born Dec. 2, 1934 in Wayne County, Missouri to the late Taylor and Oral Fagg (nee Hull). She died on Dec. 24, 2020. Dorothy was an LPN at the Doctor’s Hospital for 27 years. She enjoyed flower arranging, yard sales and playing cards. She loved family gatherings and having coffee with friends. She was a believer in Jesus Christ as her Savior. She was an active member of the First Liberty Missionary Baptist Church...

Robin Lynn Endres, 63, of Poplar Bluff passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Robin was born in 1957 to Alfred and Arjamond Cummins in Poplar Bluff. Robin was a dedicated Registered Nurse of 39 years. She spent time in Florida as a RN and many years in Poplar Bluff. ...

QULIN, Mo. — Herbert Eugene Craft, 89, of Qulin, Missouri, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Craft was born July 24, 1931 in Qulin, son of the late Eugene and Cassie LaVern Craft. He is survived by his wife: Elizabeth Jane Craft; one son: Steven Craft, three daughters: Debby Davis, Barbara Black, and Helena Degregori; two stepdaughters: Joyce Urich and Judy Roach; one sister: Peggy Moore-Tinsley...

Judith Mahal PIEDMONT, Mo. — Judith Mahal, 76, of Piedmont, died Sunday, Dec. 27, at Southeast Hospital, Cape Girardeau. Visitation at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 31, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral at 1 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial in Masonic Cemetery...

Harry Lee Blackwell, 78, of Naylor passed away Dec. 25, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Harry was born June 4, 1942 to Jim and Floy Turner Blackwell in Doniphan, Missouri. Harry joined the Missouri National Guard just before graduating from Naylor High School in 1960. He married his wife of 59 years, Vivian VanDover in Naylor during the summer of 1961...

PUXICO, Mo. — Leonard Eugene “Gene” Binford, 90, son of Samuel Leonard and Stella Davis Binford was born in Morehouse, Missouri, Feb. 22, 1930 and passed away at his home in Puxico, Missouri Monday, Dec. 21, 2020. Gene lived in Puxico most of his life. He was a lifelong farmer, enjoyed raising cattle, and was fond of square dancing as a member of the Puxico Country Squares. He was a charter member of the First General Baptist Church in Puxico...

PUXICO, Mo. — Edna Deloris (Lois) Allen of Puxico, Missouri, daughter of the late Levi and Orpha Dunn, was born in Acorn Ridge, Missouri Sept. 23, 1934, and passed away in her home in Puxico, at the age of 86 years. Lois has lived in Puxico all of her life. She was a faithful member of Corinth General Baptist Church for many years. She enjoyed Bible study, quilting, embroidery, crocheting, and most of all spending time with her grandchildren...

Walter B. Johnson, 88, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020. He was born Dec. 17, 1932 in Gravelton, Mo. to the late George Benjamin Johnson and Beulah Omega (Mullins) Johnson. He was of the Lutheran faith. He served for 26 years in the National Guard. ...

FISK, Mo. — Barbara Jean Chilton, 90, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 at her residence in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Chilton was born Oct. 23, 1930 in Bloomington, Indiana, daughter of the late Samuel and Anna Pogue. On July 25, 1970, she married Laddie Chilton. He survives...

Jacqueline Lewis, 55, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. She was born Jan. 17, 1965 in Como, Mississippi to Geneva (Anderson) Mack and the late McGhee Mack. She was of the Baptist faith.

Imogene Sitzes, 90, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. She was born in Sikeston, Missouri to the late Reno Lambert and Flora Mae (Hunter) Lambert. She attended the Church of Christ. She married the love of her life, David R. Sitzes, Dec. ...

FISK, Mo. — Nelda Hayes, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 at her residence. Ms. Hayes was born Oct. 19, 1937 in Qulin, daughter of the late Charles Everett and Eula Agusta Chorice. She was a retired Customer Service Clerk at UPS in Poplar Bluff. She was of the Protestant faith. She raised cattle and horses and loved farm life, gardening and flowers...

Cecil Cleo Brake, 90, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 at Mark Twain Care Center. Cecil was born Sept. 25, 1930 to Elmer and Maud Johnston Brake in Poplar Bluff. He and Audrey Nadine Atnip were married Oct. 15, 1950 in Poplar Bluff. She passed away Nov. 14, 2014...