Obituaries from September 2021

BLUE SPRINGS, Miss. - Jimmy Lloyd Costin, M.D., 74, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. The youngest son of Carl Clyde Costin and Helen Louise Mosley Costin, he was born Feb. 28, 1947 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. ...

FISK, Mo. — Ray Loyd, 78, of Wright City, Missouri, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021 at Woodland Manor Nursing Center in Arnold, Missouri. Mr. Loyd was born Oct. 6, 1942 in Fisk, Missouri, son of the late Ted and Ida Loyd. He is survived by two children: Vincent and Tammy Loyd, both of Wentzville, Missouri; one brother, Kenneth Loyd of Barnhart, Missouri; two sisters:  Mary Beyer of Dupo, Illinois, and Christine Aydelott of Caruthersville, Missouri, and three grandchildren...

DONIPHAN, Mo. — James Wayman Sullivan, Jr., 64, of Ellsinore, Missouri, departed this life Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born Aug. 23, 1957 in Gideon, Missouri to the late James Sullivan, Sr. and the late Lillie (Smith) Sullivan...

MALDEN, Mo. — Barbara Ellen Bradfield, the daughter of the late Earl Brown and Pansy Lucille Jones Hicks, was born Feb. 1, 1938, in Gideon, Missouri. She worked at Brown Shoe Co., in Bernie, Missouri, until its closing. She later worked at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, Missouri ...

The family of Howard Francis, long term resident of Poplar Bluff, would like to remind those who knew him that his memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church here in Poplar Bluff. It is located at 500 N Main S...

Sandra Hyacinth Tubb passed away Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, at Cedargate Healthcare in Poplar Bluff at the age of 86. She had suffered a stroke in October of 2019. She was the first child of seven to Russell and Violet Cochran of Poplar Bluff on July 2, 1935...

Linda Joann Hewlett, 58, of Poplar Bluff died Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at St. Francis Medical Center. Linda was born Oct. 22, 1962, to Melvin and Illa Hewlett. Linda is survived by her parents, Melvin and Illa Hewlett; daughter, Heather Hoss; sisters, Edith (Mike) Bowden of Ulyssess, Kansas, Janet (Dewayne) McKnight of Hazel, Kentucky, Cindy (Ricky) Cochran of Poplar Bluff; brothers, Steven (Linda) Hewlett of Poplar Bluff and Keith (Melissa) Hewlett of Clever, Missouri; grandsons, Kasen Hoss, LaZane and LaBrone Thomas and Xavier Jones, all of Poplar Bluff.. ...

Teresa Earlene Kellems, 59, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Sept. 1, 2021 at her home in Poplar Bluff. Teresa was born Aug. 15, 1962 to David and Gracie (Kester) Sadler in Poplar Bluff. Teresa was an avid yard sale and flea market goer, reader and an all-around joker...

David William Albers Jr., 61, of Kansas City, Missouri passed into the arms of our Lord on Sept. 2, 2021. Dave was born on July 22, 1960 in Memphis, Tennessee to David Sr. and Martha Albers. He grew up in Poplar Bluff, Missouri where he attended school and met his high school sweetheart, Carissa Krauss. ...

Michaela “Annie” Hanger, 66, of Pevely, died Monday, Sept. 6, at her residence. Visitation will be at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, at Kutis Funeral Home, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63129. A memorial visitation will be held from 1-3 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Memorial service following at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery, Piedmont...

Robert (Bob) Dean Rainwater, son of the late Roscoe Rainwater and Mae VanMatre Rainwater, was born on Feb. 2, 1946, in Clubb, Missouri, and departed his life on Aug. 29, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO at the age of 75 years. ...

Mary Grace Peterson, 88, a longtime resident of Fort Smith, passed from this life August 24, 2021 in Van Buren. Mary was born December 13, 1932 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Bert and Elsie Harper Greeson. Mary owned and operated Career Placement, Inc. in Fort Smith for many years. She was a former member of Saint Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church...

Jeffrey Mark Gonos, a TSA Officer and resident of St. Louis, MO passed away Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021 at the age of 48 years old, after a 23- day battle with COVID-19. Jeff is survived by his mother and stepfather, Barbara and David McClellan, sisters, Tina McSoley and Tracy Gonos, brother- in -laws Thomas McSoley and Paul Hayes. ...

Raymond Cissell, 82, of Greenville, Missouri, died Saturday, Sept. 4, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation is from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sunday Sept. 12, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. A graveside service following at 2 p.m at Grassy Friendship Cemetery...

Ella Grace Walton, 78, of Malden died Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at the Malden Nursing Center in Malden Nursing Center in Malden.

Out of the Darkness Butler County Walk will be Saturday at Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff. The Out of the Darkness Experience is a journey of remembrance, hope and support. It unites communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental illness have affected lives and the lives of those loved and care about, according to organizers...

Russell Puckett Jr., 40, of Williamsville, died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, in Fredericktown, MO. Visitation will be at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Williamsville Chapel. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, also in the Williamsville Chapel. Burial following in Duncan Cemetery. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

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Carl Lunyou, 82, Piedmont, died at Clark’s Mountain Nursing Center. Visitation is 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral is Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, at 3 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial following in Duncan Cemetery...

ST. PETERS, Mo. — Doris Rough Allen, 95, died Friday Sept. 3, 2021, in St. Charles, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin; and daughter, Carrie Sue (Earl) Pigg. She is survived by two sisters, and four children: Patricia (Lyndel) Porterfield, Mary Ann (Robert) Bramlett, Joe (Martha) Rough, and Janet (Danny, deceased) Stovall as well as 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren...

M. Duane Sanner, 88, of Irving, Texas, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Sept. 9, 2021. Duane was born to Ruth (née Allison) and Ralph A. Sanner of Poplar Bluff. He graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1951 where he enjoyed serving as team manager for the basketball team, and was awarded top science student as a senior. He grew up attending First Christian Church, Poplar Bluff...

Thomas “Tommy” Abe Anderson , 79, of Poplar Bluff, MO, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Anderson was born Feb. 12, 1942 in Walnut Ridge, AR, son of the late Andrew Jackson and Lillie Anderson...

Marjorie J. Conner, 91 of Nixa (formerly of Poplar Bluff,} passed away Sept. 10, 2021, in Rogersville with her family at her side. Marge was born July 10, 1930, to the late Lewis C. and Berniece J. (Montgomery) Bennett in Shook, Mo. She graduated from Poplar Bluff High School and Bluff Business College. Marge owned and operated Conner Bookkeeping Service in Poplar Bluff for many years...

Charles Henry Davis, 90, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, at his residence. Family and friends are invited to a public graveside inurnment 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 2021 at the Poplar Bluff City Cemetery with full military honors...

Patricia “Patty” Lynn Porter was born Aug. 26, 1950 in Maryville, Missouri but spent most of her childhood in Sedalia and considered it home. She was the devoted daughter of Richard (deceased) and Beatrice Maple; loyal sister to Mike (Terri) Maple and Doug (Marlyne) Maple; and caring aunt of Shelli (Chris) Webb, Missi (Ryan) Riggin, Scott (Justin) Maple, and Lindsey (Jonathan) Schoonover...

Gladys Elizabeth Cook, 96, of Poplar Bluff, MO, died Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 at her residence in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mrs. Cook was born March 22, 1925 in Parma, MO, daughter of the late George and Ethel Weathers. She is survived by two sons: Charles Hayes of Poplar Bluff, MO, and Bill Hayes of Republic, MO; one sister: Sharon Rushing of Poplar Bluff, 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren...

Phillip Wayne Randall, 73, passed away Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, at Barnes Jewish-Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Phillip was born in Poplar Bluff on Oct. 3, 1947, to Carl V. and Leatha (Brown) Randall. The youngest of ten children, he graduated high school in Rockford, Ill. and subsequently joined the United States Army, where he served in Vietnam from 1967-1968...

William “Steve” White, age 74, of Bluford, IL, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center, in St. Louis, MO. Mr. White was born May 8, 1947 in St. Louis, MO, son of the late William Arvel and Vida “Tootie” Hazel White. Steve was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was also an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and hiking...

Paul Mondy, 76, and LaDonna Calene Mondy, 72, of Fisk, MO, died peacefully, surrounded by family, within 30 minutes of each other on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mr. Mondy was born December 18, 1944 in Broseley, MO, son of the late Roscoe and Dorotha Mondy. ...

Reggie L. Johnson, 54, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. He was born Sept. 30, 1966 in Poplar Bluff to the late Robert and Evelyn (Johnson) Warren. He was a lifelong resident of the area. He worked as an auto detailer locally. He could also BBQ with the best of them. His favorite times were with family and friends...

Leroy Moss Leroy Moss, a star athlete at Poplar Bluff High School who went on to play football in college and professionally, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021. He was 71. Inducted into the Poplar Bluff Sports Hall of Fame in 1990; Moss was a member of the 1966 undefeated Mules football team and a three-sport athlete in high school. ...

Ronald Arthur Cummins Jr., 67, of Poplar Bluff, MO, died Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Cummins was born June 1, 1954 in Saint Louis, MO, son of the late Ronald Sr and Virginia Cummins. Ron graduated from Poplar Bluff High School and attended Three Rivers College in Poplar Bluff. He moved to Cushing, OK a few years later to work on the pipeline. He later worked for a close friend who owns PMMI out of Edmond...

Jerrie David Hill,86 died at Savannah,Tennessee Sept. 13, 2021.

Diana Lynne Harper, 62 of Poplar Bluff died Sept. 15, 2021 at her home.

Bryant Jenkins, Jr 25 of Poplar Bluff passed away Sept. 5, 2021

Patricia Waffford, 64 of Poplar Bluff passed away Monday, Sept 13, 2021

NEELYVILLE — Mary Ellen Cox, 87, of Neelyville, Missouri, passed away Sept. 15, 2021, at her residence. She was born, April 26, 1934, at Neelyville, Missouri, to the late Edward Simmering and Essie “Sloan” Simmering. On Feb. 28, 1953, she was married to Jerome McDowell Cox at Piggott, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on July 11, 2018...

Geraldine “Gerry” Agnes Crain, 88, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. Geraldine was born on June 22, 1933, to Lloyd and Agnes McDaniel in East St. Louis, Il. She married Jake Crain on May 3, 1984, in Poplar Bluff. Geraldine was a member of First Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff. She liked completing puzzles, plastic canvas, playing board and card games. She enjoyed hanging out with her canine companion, Aboo. Her greatest joy in life was her family...

Mary Lee Taylor 52, of Dudley, Missouri, died Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021 at her residence in Dudley, MO. Mrs. Taylor was born Jan. 12, 1969 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, daughter of Charles B. and Pansy Franklin. She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff...

Martha Eunice Joiner, 94 of St. Louis, Missouri passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Vernice (nee Evans) Burris, her sisters, Helen Galanos, Naomi Burris, and Doris Whittle, and brother, Jim Burris...

Kenneth Louis Sneathern was a caring husband, dad, grandpa, poppa Ken, brother, and friend. He went to Heaven to be with his Savior on Sept. 14, 2021 at the age of 78. He battled serious medical issues courageously and with a smile. He was a tough old bird!...

Charles N. Pollack, 53, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Charles was born July 11, 1968, to Charles Pollack and Vivian Stanley, in Poplar Bluff. Charles enjoyed working on cars, fishing, hunting, and collecting old toolboxes. Charles loved spending time with his dog, Romie, who was his constant friend and companion...

Betty Jo Abernathy, 96, of Naylor, Missouri passed away on Sept. 18, 2021 at The Manor Nursing Home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was born May 4, 1925 in Harviell, Missouri. She was near lifetime resident and teacher of Naylor, Missouri. She married Jack Abernathy in 1945 upon his returning home after serving in WWII in England, as a fighter pilot with the US Army Air Corp...

It is with great sadness that the Middleton family announces the passing of John Arthur Middleton. He passed on Sept. 19, 2021 surrounded by his family at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. John was born on July 27, 1953 to the late Eugene and Edith Middleton in Salem, Illinois. He met his wife, Faye Stroud while working as a conductor for the Union Pacific Railroad. They were married on May 22, 1999. After 40 years of service he retired to their hobby farm in Broseley Missouri...

William Carlton Scaggs, 75, of Williamsville, Missouri passed away on Sept. 17, 2021 at St Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. William was born on March 4, 1946 to Claude and Evonne Gertrude (Hafer) Scaggs in Jonesboro, Arkansas. William is survived by son, Tony Scaggs, sisters: Carolyn Smith, Sheila Hicks, Mary Lee, brother, Marlin Claude Scaggs, grandson, Timothy Koh Scaggs, granddaughter, Victoria Yuki Scaggs, and grandson, Edward Koji Scaggs...

Shirley Bentley Clifford Campbell ~ Shirley Bentley Clifford, 80 of Campbell, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021 at the General Baptist Nursing Home, in Campbell. Shirley, daughter of Arthur George and Edna Juanita Barfoot Bentley, Sr., was born on Saturday, Feb. 15, 1941 in Gideon...

Barbara Karen (Berry) Stevens, age 61, of Coweta, Oklahoma departed this life on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 at Ascension St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, OK. Karen was born on Nov. 26, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri to Dennis R. Berry and Ruth Ann (Wolters) Austin. Karen was a 1978 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School in Poplar Bluff. She married the love of her life, Lester Joe Stevens on May 14, 1977 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri...

Cornelius “Boomer” Barker, 52, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Barker was born on March 11, 1969, in Pocahontas, Arkansas. He was the owner/manager of Barker Plumbing and enjoyed bass fishing, deer hunting, drag racing, RC flying and spending time with his daughter at the softball field...

Linda Suttles Linda Suttles, 77 of Clarkton passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2021 at North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Vernon Henry Osborne, 79, of Williamsville, Missouri, died Friday, Sept. 17, 2021 at his home with his children by his side. He was born Dec. 21, 1941 at Shook, Missouri to the late Cecil and Mary (Gilbreath) Osborne. He was married to Virginia Linda Chiles on Jan. 18, 1963; to this union three children were born. Virginia passed away March 23, 2010. Vernon was loved by all who knew him, his friends, and his boss, Jim Cornell. All of his buddies called him “Tater.”...

Betty J. McAnulty, 90, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. She was born in Morehouse, Missouri on Aug. 19, 1931 to the late Thomas G. Neal and Rosetta C. (Wilson) Neal. She was of the Assembly of God faith. She married Carroll Wayne McAnulty on Nov. ...

Imogene Harris, 92 passed away at her residence in Malden on Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Theresa Marie Schuler, 64, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Theresa was born on Sept. 7, 1957, to Warren and Barbara (Taylor) Scott in St. Louis County, Missouri. She married Harold Schuler on January 7, 1977, in Farmington, Missouri...

Harold Brown, 90 passed away at Wappapello Friday, Sept 24 at Southeast Hospital.

Georgie Fay Barks, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Georgie was born on July 19, 1954, to George and Emma (Reed) Wallis in Poplar Bluff. Georgie attended Church of God of Prophecy. She enjoyed collecting antique cookie jars and furniture. She liked to bike, garden, and be outdoors. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family...

Russell Wayne Fish, 85, of Puxico, passed away September 25, 2021 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born March 20, 1936 in Wayne County, Missouri, the son of Ernest and Kathleen Fish. In his early years, Russell had been a farmer. ...

Charles William Ward Jr, age 75, of Des Allemands, LA, died Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 at his residence, in Des Allemands, LA. Mr. Ward was born September 18, 1946 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, son of the late Charles William Sr.and Ruth Elizabeth Ward. He joined the Marine Corps in 1966 and served in Vietnam...

Oren Lee Smith, 52, of Mill Spring, Missouri, passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, at his residence. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhome@hotmail.com...

Robert Louis Perkins Robert Louis Perkins passed on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021 in Poplar Bluff Missouri. He was born in Campbell, Missouri on November 5, 1943 to Clarence and Ellen Perkins. He was one of 11 children. Siblings include Lenore Hargrave of Crystal City, Missouri, Ellen Siebert of Fenton, Missouri, Joe Perkins of Troy, Missouri, and Phyllis Pipkin of Springfield Missouri. ...

Richard DeVoto, 75, of Williamsville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, at his residence. There will be a graveside service held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Bloomfield, Missouri, with full military honors...

David Hill, 64, of Piedmont, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital. A visitation will be held at 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, also in the Piedmont Chapel...

Doris Irene Laufenberg Martin born October 21, 1933, from Tomah Wisconsin, daughter of Ben and Theresa Laufenberg, died Sept. 30, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert Martin, daughter Jennifer Lynn Martin, her brothers Louis, Donald, Gerald and Arthur Laufenberg, and her sisters Elaine Foley and Betty Forbish. She is survived by her son Jeff Martin and wife Lori, grandson Taylor Martin, and granddaughters Mallory Allen (Hunter) and Morgan Martin...