Obituaries from May 2021

A.D. Clack, age 90, of Broseley, Missouri, died Friday, April 30, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Mr. Clack was born December 28, 1930, in Gideon, Missouri, son of the late Thomas and Stella Clack. Mr. Clack lived at Broseley from 1940 to 1950. He moved to St. Louis and worked for the Brotherhood of Teamsters Union Local 600 for 36 years. After retiring, he moved back to Broseley in 1986. He was a member of Ash Hill General Baptist Church...

Randy Jack O’Neal, 66, of Poplar Bluff, died February 10, 2021. Randy was born in Hays, Kansas on May 4, 1954. He graduated from Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas in 1976 with a degree in Psychology. He worked for a short time with the Boy Scouts of American and Sears Youth Center. ...

Robert Phillip Lacy, age 31, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Lacy was born August 15, 1989 in Poplar Bluff. He graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 2008. Robert is survived by his parents, Eric and Tina Lacy; one sister, Rebecca (Jeff) Alford; three brothers, Douglas (Amanda) Lacy, Bryan (Sarah) Lacy and Bruce (Jamie) Lacy and maternal grandparents, Phillip and Peggy Richardson, all of Poplar Bluff. ...

Timothy Lee Davis, 72 years old, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on April 28, 2021, at his home. He was born in Cape Girardeau on August 15, 1948 and graduated from Poplar Bluff Senior High School in 1968. His parents were Carl Davis and Virginia Davis of Poplar Bluff. In 2000, Tim married Carole Nutter Riley. She survives...

Jack Clark, 87, after a valiant struggle with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, passed away peacefully to join his loved ones in heaven on April 28, 2021. His family, as well as several devoted nurses and hospice personnel from The Manor Nursing Home were at his side...

Jimmy Melton, age 84, of Piggott, Arkansas, died Sunday, May 2, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Melton was born March 19, 1937, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. On Aug. 13, 1999, he married Ruby Capps. She survives. Also surviving are two sons: James Melton, of Piggott, Arkansas and Jimmy Lee Melton of St. ...

Coty Garrett Bowman-Jines, 29, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021. He was born on February 6, 1992 in Poplar Bluff to Jason Wade Jines and Amy Lyn Bowman. He was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff. He was employed as an assembly line worker. His favorite past times were riding four wheelers and fishing, watching his Chicago Bulls and sharing time with his beloved family...

Jillian Dee Roach, 36, Ashland, Missouri, formerly of Bethany, Missouri and Poplar Bluff, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at her home. She was born Sept. 30, 1984, in Albany, Missouri to Rodney Preston and Sandra Wilson. Jillian was a graduate of South Harrison High School in Bethany in 2003. On Aug. 16, 2008, Jillian married Michael Roach in Linn, Missouri and to this union, three children were born, Aubrey Lee (8), Preston Michael (8), and Allison Brooke (6)...

Gary Wayne McNece ended his battle with cancer, Saturday, May 1, 2021 at his home in Clarkton, Missouri. Gary was born on July 3, 1962. His interests varied greatly. They range from a determination to always self-educate by reading and researching a vast array of subjects, a love of sports had him coaching little leagues in his younger years, but his passion for the motorcycle culture from a young age led him to making them a center point in his life. ...

Fealie ‘Vern’ Hamelback, 72, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church. Loving husband of Bobby (nee Turner) Hamelback; dear father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. Visitation 10 - 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, Catholic Church of Ste. Genevieve, Ste. Genevieve, Missouri...

It is with deep sadness, we share the news of the passing of our Mother, Suzy Selvidge, 55, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, March 7, 2021. Suzy was born to Carl and Gloria Selvidge in Sioux City, Iowa, in the summer of ‘65. She loved her father and mother fiercely; dedicated much of her life to serving with them on the family farm, a safe haven Carl and Gloria had built together before their passing in 2009 and 2019 respectively...

Hershel Leon Thornton, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on May 4, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Hershel was born on September 11, 1932 to Willard and Irene (Butler) Thornton in McCrory, Arkansas. He married the love of his life, Mary Catherine (Robertson) on June 1, 1955...

Victoria Lynn Smith, age 61, of Broseley, Missouri, died Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff. Ms. Smith was born November 9, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri, daughter of the late Robert and Doris Radford. She was of the Christian faith and was a LPN for over 20 years...

Ruthanna Benjamin, age 98, of Fisk, Missouri, died Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at her residence. Mrs. Benjamin was born November 21, 1922, daughter of the late Harvey and Pearl Avery. She was a member of Ash Hill General Baptist Church. Mrs. Benjamin was a teacher for 30 years. She enjoyed cross stitching and never missed a Cardinals baseball game on T.V. On December 30, 1951, she married Bernard C. Benjamin. He preceded her in death on August 30, 2005...

Treva Lue LaRue, 87, of Pryor, Oklahoma passed away Monday, May 3, 2021. Treva was born on September 7, 1933 to Vincent and Lessie Scates in Success, Arkansas. She married Artis LaRue on January 6, 1951 in Alton, Illinois. Treva was a very protective, loving, and caring woman. She befriended many and many are proud to call her their friend. She was of the Pentecostal faith. Treva’s greatest joy in life was being a mother and grandmother...

Deborah Ann Shepard, age 67, of Qulin, Missouri, passed from this life Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at her home, in Qulin. Mrs. Shepard was born November 07, 1953 in Qulin, daughter of the late James and Cora Ray. She was a homemaker and enjoyed caring for her flowers and yard. She also enjoyed decorating, crafting, Sudoku, fishing, yard sales, sewing and going to church and was a member of Apostolic Tabernacle at Poplar Bluff...

Teresa Mae Wagner 53, of Poplar Bluff died Sunday May 2, 2021 at her residence. She was born April 27, 1969 in Poplar Bluff to Larry Montgomery and Mary (Roach) Roberts. She was a homemaker, she collected Elvis items, and loved her dogs. Surviving is her mother, Mary Roberts; her daughter, Kaitlin Wagner; brother,...

Betty Joyce Shaw, 71, of Fisk, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021. She was born on June 16, 1949 in Poplar Bluff to the late John and Mable Lee (Ward) LaBrier. She was of the Baptist faith. She married the love of her life, Don Shaw, January 6, 1968 in Bertrand, Missouri. She took good care of her home and family. Later in life, she shared the road with her OTR truck driver husband...

Delilah Cravens, 88, of Piedmont, died Tuesday, May 4, at her residence. Visitation is at 5 p.m. Friday, May 7 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service is at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 8, at Faith Family Worship, Piedmont. Burial following in Masonic cemetery...

Carl Bilbrey 84, of Piedmont, died Wednesday, May 5, at his residence. Visitation is at 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 7, at Duncan Cemetery. Graveside service following at 1 p.m. at Duncan Cemetery. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Delbert Withrow, 73, of Puxico, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 at General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, Missouri. Delbert was born January 23, 1948 to James ‘Dobie’ and Wantona ‘Toni’ Spencer Withrow in Poplar Bluff. He and Johnnie McCain were married July 29, 1974. She survives...

Verna June Meador, 67 of Poplar Bluff passed away Thursday May 6, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. A lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff, She was born April 11, 1954. Verna knew many people who all enjoyed her company. She loved spending time outdoors, fishing, cookouts and family gatherings. Being with those she loved, especially her five grandchildren...

Virginia L. Rainwater, 85, of Greenville, died Wednesday, May 5, at Greenville Nursing and Rehab. Visitation is at 5 p.m. Friday, May 7 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. Funeral service is at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 8, also in the Greenville Chapel. Burial following at Camp Eight Cemetery...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. — Jake Austin Curtis, 28, of Williamsville, Missouri, passed away May 1, 2021 at his residence. He was born Nov. 3, 1992 at Paragould, Arkansas to Gerald Lee Curtis and Stacy Riley Mount. He is survived by his mother Stacy Mount of Poplar Bluff, Missouri as well as two brothers, Blake Mount of Poplar Bluff and Andrew Curtis of Corning, Arkansas; and one sister-in-law, Yadira Pena of Poplar Bluff, as well as two nieces; Zailyn Mount, Xandra Mount, and one nephew, Aaron Mount...

Kevin Lee Marchbanks, 54, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021. He was born March 30, 1967 in Kirkwood, Missouri to Sharon (Andrews) Marchbanks and the late Albert Louis Marchbanks. He was of the United Pentecostal Church faith. Kevin attended SMSU where he earned his Bachelors of Science degree. ...

Amanda Lynne LeGrand, age 54, of Fisk, Missouri, died Thursday, May 6, 2021 at the Elvis Presley Trauma Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Ms. LeGrand was born August 6, 1966 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She graduated from Twin Rivers High School in 1984. She was the first Miss Twin Rivers and was also the drum majorette in the marching band. ...

James Elmer Stoker, age 91, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Saturday, May 8, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Stoker was born June 3, 1929, in Broseley, Missouri, son of the late Rev. James E. and Ruth Birdie Stoker. On October 9, 2009, he married Rosetta Whitehead. She survives...

Naomi Ruth Chapman Adams, age 90, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at her residence. Naomi was born in Dudley, Missouri on Friday, October 10, 1930 to Reverend D.D. Chapman and Lela Chapman. Naomi was raised in the Pentecostal faith and served the Lord many years. She was a member of the Pentecostals of Columbia, Tennessee for the past six years. Previously, she was a member of the Apostolic Church in Puxico, Missouri for thirty-seven years...

Phyllis Ann Cayo, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at her home in Poplar Bluff. A Celebration of Life for Phyllis is planned for Saturday, May 15 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Cayo Farm, 542 County Road 323 in Poplar Bluff. Light refreshments will be served...

Phillip Ray C.J. Shaver, age 38, of Fisk, Missouri, died Monday, May 10, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Shaver was born January 8, 1983 in Fort Payne, Alabama. He is survived by his parents, Phillip Ray and Darlene Shaver; his girlfriend, Amy Oden; the mother of his children, Rebecca Shaver; one daughter, Sidney Shaver; two sons, Phillip and Adam Shaver; one stepdaughter, Hannah Thomas; three brothers, Jonathan, Phillip Ray Jr. and Stephen Shaver and one sister, Stephanie Shaver Richie...

Carolyn Ann (Staples) Burrows, daughter of the late John and Marthann (Rice) Staples was born August 9, 1937 in Piggott, Arkansas and departed this life on May 8, 2021 at River Mist Assisted Living in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She had attained the age of eighty-three years, eight months and thirty days...

Robert ‘Bob’ Dickerson, Sr., 84, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at Oakdale Care Center. Mr. Dickerson was born December 13, 1936 to James Sylvester and Myrtle Irene (Morse) Dickerson in Morehouse, Missouri. He married his one and only love, Mary Joan Kane, on July 27, 1957 in Morehouse. She survives...

Reba Darlene Nee Medley King 71, of Poplar Bluff died May 14, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical . she was born on April 19, 1950 in Mingo Missouri to the late Willie and Bonnie (Hicks) Medley. On Jan.8, 1969 she was married to Darry King, he preceded her in death. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. Reba loved reading, and sisters’ trips...

Roberta Ann Arndt, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Roberta was born Feb. 12, 1938 to Ed and Susie (Prichett) Fears in Poplar Bluff. She married Charles Harold Arndt, he preceded her in death...

Georgia ‘Granny’ Marie Benfield, 95, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021. She was born September 3, 1925 in Senath, Missouri to the late James Oscar and Jennie (Nuckles) Braden. She was member of South Poplar Bluff General Baptist Church...

Larry Cole, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri departed this life on May 15, 2021 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center; he was 71 years old. Mr. Cole was born September 12, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri and was a lifelong resident of Butler County. On March 20, 1969 he married Theresa Smith, she survives. He is also survived by one daughter, Charity Pennington, of Success, Arkansas as well as two grandchildren, Melody Marianne Pennington and Grady Cole Pennington...

Absent from the body, present with the Lord. Arthur C. Richardson departed this life on May 15, 2021. He was born on April 29, 1931 in Damascus, Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Joan Richardson and his three children, Arthur Jr. of Virginia, Tommy of Tennessee and Robin of Tennessee along with three stepchildren. Arthur has four brothers and two sisters along with a multitude of grandchildren and great-grandchildren...

Allan Drew, age 76, of Wappapello, Missouri, died Monday, May 17, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Drew was born January 20, 1945, in Poplar Bluff, son of the late Floyd and Nadine Drew. After retiring from the VA Medical Center he spent the rest of his days spending time with family and working on the farm. On March 6, 1965, he married Joyce Hays. She survives...

Randy Harold Hederer died on May 13, 2021 at Southeast Health of Cape Girardeau at the age of 65. Randy was born on April 2, 1956 to Harold and Audree (Melander) Hederer at Marshfield, Wisconsin. Randy worked at Wicks Building System in Spencer, hauled cattle, painted farm equipment and built custom trailers. Randy enjoyed hunting, pony pulling and in his younger years enjoyed calling for square dances...

Dr. Lawrence Taylor Bahn, 69, passed away peacefully at his home, Taylor Oaks, in Cape Girardeau on Monday, May 17. He was born on September 18, 1951 in Cape Girardeau, and attended the Campus School, graduating from Cape Central High School in 1969. ...

Robert ‘Toney’ Babb, 80, of Patterson, died Tuesday, May 18, at Clark’s Mountain Nursing Center. A graveside service is at 2 p.m., Thursday, May 20, at Patterson Cemetery, Patterson. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Rex Dale Swiney (63) of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, formerly of Campbell, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at the Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis, Missouri, after a fierce battle with cancer. Rex, son of George and Gladys Swiney, was born on June 26, 1957, in Poplar Bluff. Both George and Gladys preceded him in death...

Lorrie Crook, of Poplar Bluff, passed away May 16, 2021 at her residence. A memorial visitation will be Friday, May 21 starting at 4 p.m. with memorial service Saturday, May 22 starting at 11 a.m., all in the Fowler and Sons Funeral Home.

Charles H. Whalen, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. Charles was born December 14, 1937, to Martin and Gertrude Whalen on the family farm on Ten Mile Creek in Poplar Bluff. He married Shirley Thomas April 6, 1963...

Priscilla Jean Aden, 78, of Neelyville, Missouri, passed away May 19, 2021 in the St. Clair Hospital at Fenton, Missouri. She was born August 19, 1942 at Neelyville to Thomas Kellogg and Lucy Short. On December 20, 1957 She was married to Bob Aden at Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He survives...

Robert ‘Bob’ Gene Greer, 71, of Poplar Bluff passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Bob was born November 6, 1949 to John Mars and Mamie Silkwood Greer in Poplar Bluff. He and Vicky Thomas were married January 13, 1984 at First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. Bob made Vicky laugh. He had a way of making everyone laugh. He won her heart with his wit and kept it with the love he shared with her daily...

Ruth Francisco 94, of Poplar Bluff died May 19 at her home. She was born on Dec.29, 1926 in Portageville to the late William and Ethel Beard. She was married to Alva Francisco who preceded her in death. She loved spending time with her grandchildren...

John Calvin Bowles, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, completed his earthly journey Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. John was born April 15, 1933, to Henry Peter and Edna May (nee, Robinson) Bowles in Fisk, Missouri. ...

Shirley Jean Bowen, age 81, of Dexter, Missouri, died Sunday, May 23, 2021, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter. Mrs. Bowen was born March 10, 1940, daughter of the late Claude and Josephine Wilkerson. On October 27, 1960, she married Lee Bowen. He survives. Also surviving is one brother, Larry Wilkerson and numerous nieces and nephews...

Misty Dawn Dickens, age 41, of Campbell, Missouri, died Wednesday, May 19 at her residence, in Campbell. Mrs. Dickens was born Wednesday, October 24, 1979 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She loved music. She is survived by her husband, Dave Brandon Dickens; her father, James Kopp of Poplar Bluff; three daughters, Racheal Dickens, Brittany Dickens and Cierra Dickens, all of Campbell; one brother, Dennis Wells of Farmington, Missouri and one sister, Heather Kopp of Doniphan, Missouri...

Fern F. Stratton, age 90, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Monday, May 24, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Stratton was born August 6, 1930, in Malden, Missouri, daughter of the late John B. and Effie Pickering. On August 5, 1950, she married Myrlen Stratton. He preceded her in death on July 15, 2012. She is survived by two daughters, Myra (Bill) Smith and Belinda Stratton, all of Poplar Bluff; four grandchildren and several great-grandchildren...

Mr. Richard R.C. ‘Thumper’ Miller, 76, of Jefferson City, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at his home. R.C. was born on June 30, 1944 in Kona, Hawaii, the son of David V. and Leocadia L. (Campos) Miller. He was married on July 9, 1982 in Jefferson City, to Deborah S. ‘Debbie’ Davis...

James Richard Norman, age 83, of Wappapello, Missouri, died Monday, May 24, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Norman was born January 17, 1938, son of the late Leonard and Ollie Mae Norman. On September 11, 1959, he married Peggy Lula Hartgrove. She preceded him in death on April 17, 2017...

Byron and Red Miller have passed away and gone to be with God. Byron Miller died December 17, 2020. His wife, Beulah ‘Red’ (Perkins) Miller died April 7, 2021. Both were 90 years of age. They spent a lifetime together. Byron Miller was the younger son of Daniel and Stella (Mize) Miller. ...

Barry Lee Johnson, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away May 24, 2021 in Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born February 24, 1952 at El Paso, Texas to Woodrow Johnson and Mary ‘Aden’ Wilburn. He is survived by one daughter, Heather Orr and husband, Morris of Heber Springs, Arkansas; his mother, Mary Wilburn; two sisters, Penny Fowler Hopwood and Mary Dollins, as well as two brothers, Chuck Johnson and Woody Johnson. ...

Cynthia Lorraine Pattillo, 73, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021. She was born April 22, 1948 in St. Louis to the late Robert Bailey and Ruth M. (Street) Sanders. She was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff and a member of the Fellowship General Baptist Church...

Sandra LaRose Abney, 72, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021. She was born December 13, 1948 in Poplar Bluff to the late Floyd and Bessie (McCury) Abney. She had a simple faith in Jesus and attended 3rd Baptist Church. She was a creative soul as she loved drawing portraits and painting landscapes. She enjoyed a good movie but loved animals, especially cats...

Lavern Whalen 97, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri passed away Sunday May 23, 2021. Lavern Whalen was born December 19, 1923 to Carl and Iva Kearbey in Williamsville, Missouri. She married Laurence Whalen on April 12, 1947. Lavern taught school in Poplar Bluff, Missouri for many years. ...

VAN BUREN — Judith Iva (Sanders) Oakley was born on Carter Creek just North of Van Buren March 3, 1942 and went to the big classroom in the sky May 23. 2021. Judy was united in marriage to Gene Oakley Oct. 28, 1961, in the Methodist Church in Perryville, Missouri. She was blessed to become the mother of Pam (Oakley) Dorris and the grandmother of Blake and Brianna Dorris. Judy was also mother to James Wesley Oakley who died in infancy...

FISK, Mo. — Gary Zoll, 75, of Puxico, Missouri, went home to be with Jesus Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Zoll was born Nov. 4, 1945 in Poplar Bluff, son of the late Arthur Lloyd and Angeline Marie Zoll. He was a Vietnam War veteran and a member of the Puxico VFW and the 1081 Marine Corp League. He was also a member of the Puxico Methodist Church for most of his life. He enjoyed writing music and playing guitar...

Bennie Carl Urich, 86, of Naylor, Missouri, passed away May 27, 2021 at his residence. He was born October 29, 1934 in Butler County. Visitation for Mr. Urich will be,Tuesday, June 1 starting at noon with the funeral following at 1 p.m., all in the Fowler and Sons Funeral Home at Neelyville, Missouri. Burial will be in the Amity Cemetery at Doniphan, Missouri...

Raymon B. Patton, 86,passed away on May 14, 2021 at Missouri Veterans home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born Aug 12,1934 in Puxico, Missouri. He was preceded in death by parents, J.H. Patton and Virgie (Green ) Patton; brothers, J.M. and Vernon Patton; wife, Betty Patton...