Obituaries from July 2021

Dorothy Jane (Merckel) Green, 72-year-old resident of Doniphan, Missouri, departed this life Tuesday, June 21, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was born July 24, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Roland and Mildred (Rex) Merckel...

Charles ‘Dub’ Wesley Hall, 92, of Essex, Missouri, died Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Westfield Nursing Center in Morehouse, Missouri. Mr. Hall was born on July 25, 1928 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He had lived at Essex for the past 62 years. He was a member of the Retired Teachers Association. ...

Roy E. Tippen Sr., age 64, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Tuesday, June 29 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Tippen was born July 24, 1956 in Poplar Bluff, son of the late Joseph Edward and Pearl Nora Tippen. He is survived by three sons, Roy Tippen, Jr. ...

Thelma Woolem, 87, of Fisk, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 Thelma, the daughter of Alford and Gertie Chilton was born October 30, 1933. Thelma was married to the late Chet Woolem, together they celebrated 56 years of marriage and to this union they had four children...

Linda Diane McGowen of Dudley, Missouri, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the age of 69. She was born to the late Lewis Wiley McGowen and Mabel Cloe Hazel Hobbs McGowen on March 21, 1952 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Linda lived in the Dudley area her entire life and was a member of the Hobbs Chapel Church in Dudley...

Dorothy Louise Patterson, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021, at the age of 90. Dorothy was born Feb. 28, 1931, to Arley D. and Artie May (Brayton) Barker in Butler County. She attended the First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff and was a retired secretary. Dorothy enjoyed history and researching family ancestry, reading, shopping and collecting cardinals...

Dora Irene Goings, of Gideon, Missouri, died Saturday, July 3, 2021, at the age of 81. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www.bradshawfh.com.

Gladys Ruth Drake, age 77, passed away July 2, 2021, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was born January 7, 1944 in Dexter, Missouri, daughter of the late Jessie Johns and Betty Blankinship Johns. Gladys was a member of Canalou Baptist Church and had worked as an EMT in Sikeston for many years before retiring...

James Leamon Robertson, 71, of Poplar Bluff, passed away July 4, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. James was born July 3, 1950, to Leoler and Christine (McBride) Robertson. James was the President and Owner of Joe’s Bridge and Grading Inc...

Lillie Mae (Gowen) Raybern, aged 81, passed away of natural causes on July 2nd, 2021 at NHC-Desloge in Desloge, Missouri. Lillie Mae, named for her father’s mother, was born April 14, 1940 at home in the Township of Coon Island, Butler County, Missouri. ...

Mary Sue Heaton, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away July 4, 2021 in the St. Claire Hospital at Fenton, Missouri. She was born August 21, 1043 at Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Monroe ‘Pete’ Davis and Virginia Seely Davis. On May 19, 1961 She was married to Jack Heaton, at Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He survives...

Dean Osborn, 80, of Greenville, died Monday, July 5, at his residence. Visitation is at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 8, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. Funeral following at 4 p.m., also in the Greenville Chapel. Burial will be in Greenville Cemetery...

Robert Lee Reed III, 78, a resident of Blue Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Cedarhurst of Blue Springs. He was born August 29, 1942 to Robert L. II and Maridel (Howard) Reed in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Robert attended the University of Missouri, Southwest Missouri State and Arkansas State College where he received his bachelor’s degree. ...

Vera Ruth Sollars, 76, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021. She was born May 26, 1945 in Harviell, Missouri to the late Alvin and Elsie (Brown) Sollars. She was a longtime resident of Butler County. She enjoyed being in the great outdoors...

Ronald Belmar, 79, of Brunot, died Monday, July 5, at Missouri Baptist Hospital, St. Louis. Visitation is at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 10, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral following at 4 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in Mt. View Cemetery, Des Arc...

Melba Bennett, 85, of Patterson, died Saturday, July 3, in St. Louis. Visitation is at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, July 10 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral following at 11:30 a.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery, Silva...

Nance Cox, 78, of Whitewater, formerly of Poplar Bluff, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born July 17, 1942, in Puxico, Missouri, daughter of Clyde and Cora Nance Wilson. She and Dennis Cox were married Sept. 13, 1959 in Poplar Bluff. He passed away June 9, 2002...

Amos Dees, 76, went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. He was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on October 2, 1944, to Charles and Maggie Dees. He graduated from Poplar Bluff High School and went on to attend college at Oakland City College, IUPUI, and IU in Bloomington, Indiana. ...

Norman Lee Richardson, 74, of Poplar Bluff passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Norman was born May 28, 1947, to Oral and Bessie Richardson in Doniphan, Missouri. He and Betty Ann Robinson were married June 5, 1971. She passed away September 13, 2008...

Alesia JoAnn Browning, of Doniphan, Missouri passed July 7, 2021 at her residence. Visitation will be, July 16, starting at 10:30 a.m. with funeral at noon in the Fowler and Sons Funeral Home of Neelyville, Missouri. Burial in the Kinsey Cemetery.

Earl Edward Burnett, 77, entered into his eternal home peacefully, surrounded by family in his home July 7, 2021, in Battlefield, Missouri.  Earl was born September 28, 1943 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, son of Mack Allen Burnett and Bertie Mae Burnett. Earl married the love of his life, Noveda Sue Archer on January 18, 1965 in Augusta, Georgia. They have been married for 54 years and have one son and one daughter...

Steven Lee Honomichl, 64, passed away in Edmond, Oklahoma on July 6, 2021. Born in Hays, Kansas on Oct. 26, 1956, he was the son of Adolph Jo & Darlene Bertha Honomichl. He earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Cleveland Chiropractic College. Steven married Anzhelina Ivanovna Shyruyova in December 2007. She survives of the home...

Nancy Eileen Tanner, 74, of Piedmont, died Thursday, July 8, at St. Francis Medical Center, Cape Girardeau. A visitation only will be held at noon, Wednesday, July 14, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. A graveside service will follow visitation at Duncan Cemetery, Hwy V, Williamsville, Missouri, at 2 p.m...

Steven Lynn Watson, 59, of South Wilby, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021. Steve was born on July 14, 1961, to Abe and Linda (Hill) Watson in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Steve was a passionate, lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan. He enjoyed playing softball, going to deer camp, hunting, golfing and visiting with friends on Black River. He loved spending time with his friends and family, but especially his grandbabies...

Sylvia Ann Mayberry, of Perryville, entered into eternal rest on July 11, 2021, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 83. She was born on August 24, 1937, in Sedgewickville, Missouri to the late Harry and Audell (Bloom) Richey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vearl Mayberry and her sisters, Mary Lou Smith, Wanda Pirtle, Janice Russell and Alma Griffith...

Melvin Alonzo Overton, Jr., 44, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021. He was born June 9, 1977 in Stuttgart, Germany, to Maggie (Casteel) Smith and the late Melvin Alonzo Overton, Sr. He was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. He had worked in food service. He enjoyed his Harleys and riding with his motorcycle club buddies, playing an intense game of Magic the Gathering and video games...

Travis Lee McCoin, 38, passed away Wednesday July 7, 2021. Travis was born April 12, 1983, to Daniel McCoin and Patricia Burkett Worley in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.   Travis was of the Baptist faith.  He was a member of Calvary Community Church.  He enjoyed the outdoors and fishing. ...

Floyd Polsgrove was born June 21, 1927, in Campbell, Missouri and passed away July 12, 2021, at his home in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 94. Floyd was married to Peggy Froman on October 1, 1949, in Campbell, Missouri; they were married for 68 years. He was the father of three children, one son, Kent Polsgrove (Ann) of Dexter and two daughters, Karen Lane of Dexter and Kay Stevenson of Manchester, Missouri...

Pete Williford, 66, of Piedmont, Missouri, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021, at his residence. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, at Victory Baptist Temple, Piedmont. Funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., also Victory Baptist Temple. Burial will be in Clay Cemetery, Piedmont...

Carol K. Hodge, 81, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021. She was born August 14, 1939 in Poplar Bluff, to the late Loyd Elmer Roberson, Sr., and Helen Virginia (White) Roberson. She was a life time resident of Butler County. She loved her family and especially her relationship with the Lord...

FISK, Mo. — Mary Louise Lack, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, peacefully departed this life surrounded by family, on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at her residence in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Lack was born May 10, 1932, in Dudley, Missouri, daughter of the late Rev. ...

Peggy Lou Kiefer, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Westwood Hills Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Peggy was born on April 29, 1933, to Buford and Audrey Green in Alamo, Tennessee. She married Percy Kiefer on June 6, 1951, in Paragould, Arkansas...

Theresa (Smith) Milner, of Doniphan, Missouri, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 15, 2021. Theresa was born July 20, 1952 in Doniphan to Nicholas and Virginia (Dralle) Smith. On February 2, 1974, she married Louie Milner. Theresa retired from Vitronic after 40 years of service. She was a member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church and a member of the graduating class of 1970. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, watching baseball and softball...

Ester Louise Russell, age 74, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Thursday, July 15, 2021, at her residence in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Russell was born April 11, 1947, in Poplar Bluff, daughter of the late Elmer and Rilla Heacock. She is survived by one daughter, Galisha Harty, of Poplar Bluff; three sisters, Pearl (Heacock) Horton and Glenda (Heacock) Foust, both of Poplar Bluff and Lue Morey, of Ellington, Missouri; two brothers, Leon Heacock, of Poplar Bluff and John Heacock, of Blackwell, Missouri and five grandchildren, Pride Wilder, Seth and Zander Harty, Seraphim Wykowski and Serenity Davis.. ...

Byron ‘Vernon’ Ledbetter son of the late Byron Von Ledbetter and Geneva (Holsford) Ledbetter was born March 23, 1951 in Holcomb, Missouri and departed this life on July 17, 2021 at his residence in Ellsinore, Missouri. He had attained the age of seventy years, three months and twenty-five days...

Mary Evelyn VanDyke, 90, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Friday, July 16, 2021 at the Puxico Nursing Home. She was born September 24, 1930, to Norman and Nelle Hartman Holland. She was formerly employed at H.W. Gossard and as house manager at Haven House. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Poplar Bluff...

Robert Michael Divine, age 71, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Sunday, July 18, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Divine was born February 16, 1950, in Poplar Bluff, son of the late Bill and Louise Divine. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren. On February 5, 1977, he married Janice Kay Moody. She survives...

Virgie Lois Carter Alcorn Evans, 90, died July 17, 2021, at Riverways Manor Nursing Home in Van Buren, Missouri, where she had lived for four years since suffering a major stroke in March of 2017. In recent days her health had declined steeply; she had been sent to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center on the Sunday prior to her death, where she was diagnosed with pneumonia. ...

Leroy Dewayne Morse, joined our Lord and Savior on July 14, 2021 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 73, surrounded loved ones. Dewayne was born February 6, 1948 to Paul and Evelyn Morse. Dewayne was a combat veteran that honorably served our country on multiple tours of duty during the Vietnam War as a long-Range Reconnaissance Specialist. ...

Juanita E. Clayton passed away July 17, 2021 at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Juanita was born October 8, 1925 to the late Roy T. and Florence (Bratcher) Bounds in Griffithville, Arkansas. She graduated from Williamsville High School and Brown Business College. Juanita worked at Poplar Bluff Hospital and Missouri Natural Gas (Spire) from where she retired in 1987 after 30 years of service...

Bonnie Norden, age 81, of Fisk, Missouri, died Monday, July 19, 2021 at her residence, in Fisk. Mrs. Norden was born April 14, 1940 in Broseley, Missouri, daughter of the late John and Ruth Reynolds. She is survived by one daughter, Sandra (Jerry) Hendley, of McDougal, Arkansas; one son, Michael (Sandy Bloom) Norden, of Broseley; one brother, Jerry (LaVerne) Reynolds, of Saint Peters, Missouri; four grandchildren, Amanda (Bryan) Logan, Tracey (Marcus) Knight, Jonathan (Brittany) Hendley and Jennifer Hendley; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and one loving outlaw, Clyde Hefner.. ...

Fern Conover Saulsbery, 91, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed to her heavenly home on July 10, 2021, exactly six months to the day her beloved husband, Buck, left this earth. They were together for 73 years and are now together again forever. Fern was born on February 24, 1930 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Coburn and Essie Conover. ...

Angela Derby 48, of Poplar Bluff, died July 18, 2021 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born on Jan.25, 1973 in Joliet Illinois To Sheral and Patricia Bailey. On May 27, 1994 she was united in marriage to Michael Derby in Godley Illinois, he survives...

Sandra Kaye Lowrey, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Sandra was born on April 5, 1946, to Charles and Henrietta (Warax) Morse in Poplar Bluff. She married Charles Edward Lowrey on July 5, 1974, in Poplar Bluff. Sandra attended Palace of Praise Church. She enjoyed working outside and keeping her yard manicured. She loved cooking, especially for family gatherings. Her biggest joy in life was her grandchildren...

Wilma Darlene Perren, 71, of Harviell, Missouri, went to be with her Lord in the presence of her family on June 23, 2021, in Sikeston, Missouri, following a struggle with cancer. Darlene was one of the most joyful people you could ever know. She always made others feel welcome and cared for. She will be greatly missed...

Frank Montgomery, 89, of Piedmont died Monday, July 19, at his residence. Visitation is at 11 a.m. Friday, July 23, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service will follow at noon, also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in Montgomery Cemetery, Silva...

Lois Hemmerlein, 90, of Taskee, died Thursday, July 15, at Greenville Health Care. Visitation is at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 24, at Cool Springs Baptist Church, Taskee. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., also at Cool Springs Baptist Church. Burial is in Cool Springs Cemetery, Taskee...

Virginia Gayle Berry, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday July 20, 2021, in her home. Virginia was born on June 13, 1943, to Curtis and Vera (Kiser) Gilmore in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Cecil Berry on December 24, 1960, in Poplar Bluff...

David Franklin Diamond Sr, age 79, of High Ridge, Missouri, died Saturday, July 17, 2021, in High Ridge. Mr. Diamond was born December 22, 1941, in St. Louis, Missouri, son of the late Frank & Billie Diamond. He is survived by one son, David Diamond Jr, of Pevely, Missouri; three daughters, Connie Rost, of Arnold, Missouri, Bonnie Honea, of High Ridge and Teresa Hargrove, Louisville, Kentucky; two sisters, Virginia Miller, of Owensville, Missouri and Linda Johnson-Sedrick, of Qulin, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Brandon, Michael, Caleb, Kaitlyn, Heather, Ryan, David, Joey and Ray; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.. ...

Rex Timothy ‘Tim’ Darnell, 66, of Poplar Bluff, passed away, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Tim was born January 16, 1955, to John and Patsy (Hendrix) Darnell in Gideon, Missouri. He and Debra (Cunningham) Darnell were married May 6, 1977, in Broseley, Missouri...

Milford Maddox, age 77, of Patterson, formerly of Poplar Bluff, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at his home near Patterson. Survivors include his wife, Connie Maddox; two sons, Travis (Stephanie) Maddox and Ryan (Michelle) Maddox; one sister, June Weaver; one sister-in-law, Barbara Maddox and four grandchildren, Hunter, Hailey, Maverick and Madi Mae...

Imogene (nee Husketh) Godwin passed away July 22, 2021. She was born in Kennett, Missouri on February 3, 1923, to Charlie and Ida Husketh. During World War II she did “war work” in St. Louis, Missouri and Detroit, Michigan. After the war, she returned to Qulin, Missouri...

Bobby Joe Payne, 89, of Poplar Bluff, passed away July 26, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Bobby was born March 23, 1932, to Jesse and Myrtle (McGowen) Payne in the Lone Hill area. He and Doris Jean Black were married October 21, 1955, in Broseley. She preceded him in death November 4, 1999. He later married Fay Sisk on January 21, 2005, in Poplar Bluff. She preceded him death July 5, 2014...

Mercia Clark, 73, of Highlandville, Missouri, died Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Select Specialty Hospital, Springfield. Visitation is at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 31, at the Pavilion at Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont. Funeral service following at 10:30 a.m., also at the Pavilion. Burial is in Masonic Cemetery, Piedmont. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made, to the Clearwater School Foundation, Piedmont...

Owen Lee Little, 83 of Corning, Arkansas, went to be with his savior on July 18, 2021 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mr. Little was born in Campbell, Missouri, on August 17, 1937 the son of the late William Dillon and Jessie Lena (Hubble) Little. ...

Matthew Britton Jr., left to be with the Lord on July 23, 2021 at 9:33 p.m. at the University of Missouri Hospital Medical Center, Columbia, Missouri. Matthew was born December 27, 1960 to Rosie Lee and Matthew Britton, Sr., in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He united in marriage with Patricia Ann Williams on August 15, 1981. They enjoyed a loving marriage...

Eunice R Swenson, daughter of Edward Ritter Roesler and Mildred Louise Roesler (Brockmeier) was born on March 8, 1936, in St. Louis, Missouri. Eunice departed this life on Tuesday July 27, 2021, at home in Poplar Bluff. Eunice attended the United Church of God in Poplar Bluff...

Angela Kay Barnett was born on September 7, 1970 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and left her earthly body on July 28, 2021 for her heavenly journey. She had attained the age of fifty years, ten months and twenty-one days. Angela was the daughter of Sue (Koerner) Leach and the late Gary Leach. ...

William ‘Bill’ Young Howell Jr, age 82, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Howell was born May 25, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri, son of the late Dr. William Young Howell Sr and Martha Mae ‘Peg’ Howell...

Mary Doris Whittle, 98, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Cedargate Healthcare. Mary was born May 3, 1923, to William George and Vernice (Evans) Burris in Charleston, Missouri. She and Harlon Hardin Whittle were married November 15, 1941, in Corning, Arkansas. He preceded her in death December 24, 2008...

David Neal Logsdon Jr., age 53, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Mr. Logsdon was born May 28, 1968, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and cooking. David also loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren...