Obituaries from February 2022

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Jane Henson Bishop, 71, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, passed away Jan. 23, 2022. She was born Oct. 20, 1950 to Rex and Myra Lee Tinsley Henson. Jane and Doug Bishop was united in marriage in August of 1980 and he passed away on July 19, 2008...

Bryan Lee Crites, 43, of West Plains, Missouri, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Jan. 22, 2022, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota after a six month battle with leukemia. Bryan was born May 3, 1978, in Poplar Bluff. Bryan is survived by two sons, Bryce and Braden Crites of West Plains; parents, Bradley and Alice Crites of Poplar Bluff; one brother, David Crites (Stephanie); three nieces, Jenna Burks, Kinley Crites and Sophie Crites, all of West Plains; grandmother, Beulah Crites of Jackson, Missouri, and the mother of his children, Liz Keller, as well as uncles, aunts and cousins.. ...

Judy Lynn Hindal, 55, of Eldon, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born Feb. 24, 1966 in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Melvin N. and Phoebe Ann (Wenger) Sensenig. On June 6, 1987, she was united in marriage to Stephen Dennis Hindal. To this union seven children were born. She was a member of Ridge View Mennonite Church and was a special education teacher at Ridge View Mennonite School...

Billy John Hamilton, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, in the Puxico Nursing Home. Bill was born on Dec. 7, 1932, in Greenway, Arkansas, to Robert Ordrey Hamilton and Clara Roe Oates Hamilton. He married Frances Elaine Gibson on July 9, 1954, in St. Francis, Arkansas...

WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo. — Doris Buhler, 89, passed from this life on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, at the home of her oldest daughter. Doris was born in April 1932, in New Madrid County to William F. and Ethel (Kirk) Beard, and was, along with her twin brother Doyle, the youngest of six children...

Martha Ruth Shaw Foster, 92, of Van Buren died Feb. 2, 2022. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, in the First Baptist Church in Van Buren with the funeral services following at 1 p.m. www.mcspaddenfh.com

William “Bill” Mark Wilson, 63, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022. Bill was born Oct. 16, 1958, to C.M. and Lottie (White) Wilson in Poplar Bluff. He married Heather (Marshall) Wilson Dec. 24, 2007, in Kennett, Missouri. Bill served his country with the Army from 1977-1984 which included a tour in Korea. ...

Kenneth Wayne Pipkin, 76, of Kawanee died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at his home.

Janet Maxine Graham, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at Mark Twain Caring Center In Poplar Bluff.

Robert “Bobby” R. Bemister, 56, of Bloomfield, Missouri passed away Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, while surrounded by his family at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. We have all heard the phrase “lost his/her battle with cancer” but you’re not going to read that here. No one with cancer should ever be considered a “loser” in any way, including those patients who die of their cancer...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. — William Wade Dawsey, 49, of Corning, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. He is survived by his children, Ryan and Alex Dawsey; mother, Darlene Dawsey; paternal grandmother, Jewell Kennison; brother, Nicholas Dawsey (Hannah and Asher); and sister, Myria Dawsey-Harmon (Lucas)...

Venita Ruth (Watson) Woods, 96, of Enville, Tennessee, formerly of Malden, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 at her home in Enville.

Kathryn ‘Kathy’ Irene Davidson, 59, of Independence, Missouri departed this life Feb. 2, 2022 at St. Luke’s East in Lee’s Summitt, Missouri. Kathy was born June 13, 1962 to Donald and Zadie (Brunner) Campbell in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Dennis Davidson Nov. 4, 1978, in Malden, Missouri...

CAMPBELL, Mo. — Charles David Rose, 50 of Greenville, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 at his residence in Greenville, Missouri. Charles, son of Larry Charles and Barbara Hicks Rose, was born on Sunday, Dec. 26, 1971 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri...

Arnold W. Jones II, 51, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Feb. 6, 2022, in Poplar Bluff.

Mildred Ann Hicks, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, gained her heavenly wings Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, surrounded by family. Mildred was born March 7, 1941, to Warren and Goldie (Stucker) Ethridge in Poplar Bluff. She married Jesse “Buck” Hicks Sr. March 12, 1959, in Poplar Bluff...

Michael “Picture Mike” Sincleair, 57, of Qulin, Missouri, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2022 at his residence in Qulin. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022 at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Qulin. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Kelly Zitnak officiating...

Shirley Ann Batson, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Shirley was born Jan. 2, 1937, to William and Della (Browning) Graham in Poplar Bluff. She married Robert Batson on Feb. 28, 1956, in Biloxi, Mississippi...

Cora Belle (Jewell) Lee, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

Arnold W. Jones II, 51, died Feb. 6, 2022, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2022 in the Poplar Bluff City Cemetery. Online condolences: www.mcspaddenfh.com.

DONIPHAN, Mo. — Thomas Wayne Saneford, 68, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, while a patient at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Wayne, son of Bevion Brooks and Janette (Ferrell) Saneford, was born June 13, 1953, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. ...

Carolyn Sue Shelton, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at St Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Carolyn was born Nov. 7, 1942, to Carl and Otis McMurtry Medling in Naylor, Missouri. She married Donald Dawson Shelton July 3, 1959, in E. St. Louis, Illinois...

PIEDMONT, Mo. — Bobbie Bennett Sr., 89, of Patterson, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Chesterfield, Missouri. Visitation is at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 12, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial will be in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery, Silva...

BALLWIN, Mo. — Gerald Mark Bage, son of the late Gerald Barnes Bage and Wathena Malin Bage VanAmburg, was born Dec. 15, 1954, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at his residence in Ballwin, Missouri, at the age of 67 years. Mark was raised in Campbell, Missouri, and was a 1973 graduate of Campbell High School. He attended Southeast Missouri University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and graduated with a B.S. in Industrial Technology in 1977...

CORNING, Ark. — Don Hawkins, 77, of Jonesboro, formerly of Corning, passed away Feb. 8, 2022 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Inge Hawkins, children, and grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Phillip LaRue officiating. Burial will be at Richwoods Cemetery in Corning...

Robert D. Corbin, 75, of Portland, Oregon. went to be with the Lord, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Robert was born on Jan. 7, 1947, in San Francisco, California. Robert lived in Poplar Bluff for 17 years, where he taught at Three Rivers College. He farmed near Cane Creek. He enjoyed sailing, construction and weightlifting...

DEXTER, Mo. — Vera Staggs, daughter of the late James Andrew Jackson Jarrell and Clara Frances Kleffer, was born July 13, 1927, in Rural Dexter, Missouri, and departed this life Feb. 10, 2022, at Southeast Health of Stoddard County in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 94 years...

DEXTER, Mo. — Phillip Lloyd Short, son of the late Odes Short and Mildred Luermann Short, was born April 23, 1932, in Success, Arkansas, and departed this life Feb. 11, 2022, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, Arkansas, at the age of 89 years...

Karen Sue McGinnis was born April 1, 1967 and passed away at her home Feb. 6, 2022. Karen loved to talk and to laugh. She loved to feed people that she loved —that was one of her love languages. She loved cooking, baking, plants, animals and playing video games. ...

PIEDMONT, Mo. — Doyle Middleton, 82, of Piedmont died Friday, Feb. 11, at Clark’s Mountain Nursing Center, Piedmont. Visitation is at 1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 13, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 3 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial will be in Mt. View Cemetery, Des Arc...

FISK, Mo. — Bobby J. Norman, 79, of Wappapello, Missouri, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 at his residence, in Wappapello. Mr. Norman was born Sept. 24, 1942 in Bragg City, Missouri, son of the late Lenard and Ollie Norman. He was retired from Cupples Rubber Company after 40 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, horseback riding and camping...

Edward Eugene Terrell, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Feb. 11. 2022 surrounded by family at home in Poplar Bluff. Edward was born Aug. 19, 1935, to Willard and Gladys (Colley) Terrell in Sikeston, Missouri. He married his lifelong love Mary Elizabeth Mckenzie Feb. 2,1953, who preceded him in death on May 8, 1999...

FISK, Mo. — Jason J. Tippen, 45, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 at his residence in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Tippen was born April 5, 1976 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Junior and Marlene Tippen. On May 9, 2008 he married Amanda Brooks. Jason was a passionate diesel mechanic. He also loved Rock N’ Roll music. Whenever he and his daughter would go somewhere they would always turn it up as loud as possible and enjoy it together...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. — Jerry Richard Tolliver, 85, of Harviell, Missouri, passed away, Feb. 11, 2022 at his residence. He was born Feb. 23, 1936 at Butler County, Missouri to the late, Sherman B. Tolliver and Katherine “McClaine” Tolliver. On March 16, 1957, he was married to Donna Jean Fisher at Harviell, Missouri. She survives...

CORNING, Ark. — Bruce McGrew, 51, of Corning passed away at his home Feb. 14, 2022. Bruce was born Dec. 1, 1970 in Pocahontas. He was the minister for Success Church of Christ and was passionate about spreading God’s word. He was also the technology director for Neelyville School District R4 in Neelyville, Missouri and loved working on computers. ...

Laura Evelyn Crews, 77, passed away peacefully Feb. 14, 2022. She was born in Poplar Bluff Missouri to Fred and Eva Brooks. She married John Crews Dec. 27, 1984. Laura loved cooking for her family and friends, especially ones that were sick. A batch of her potato soup would cure about anything. ...

Anna K. Bradley, 94, passed away Feb. 11, 2022 in St. Louis. She was born May 29, 1927 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Harry G. and Lydia Bradley. Ms. Bradley graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1945. After attending Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, she transferred to University of Missouri, Columbia and received a Bachelor of Journalism degree...

Peck West, 94, passed quietly Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, after a short hospital stay. He was born Oct. 10, 1947, to Buford and Rosie (Wills) West of Arab. He married Ella Dee Cookemboo June 18, 1949. Peck made his home in Wayne County on the Square W Ranch. He was buried next to Dee in the family cemetery on their ranch...

CAMPBELL, Mo. — James Howard Edwards, 56, of Fisk, Missouri, passed away Monday, Feb. 14, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. James, son of Jimmy and Mary Johnson Edwards, was born Thursday, May 20, 1965 in Kennett, Missouri...

Robert Gradon Taylor, 67, Charlotte, North Carolina, formerly of Malden, died Feb. 11, 2022, at his residence.

Hal Dewavon Duncan, 88, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022. He was born Nov. 12, 1933, in Portageville, Missouri, to the late Roy Earl and Beulah (Cook) Duncan. He married his sweetheart, Wyona (Sheedy) Duncan Nov. 5, 1955. He was a retired truck driver. Hal enjoyed the outdoors by fishing and hunting. Family was the ove of his life...

DONIPHAN, Mo. — Dwaine Michael Cronin, 67-year-old resident of Poplar Bluff, Missouri and former resident of Doniphan, Missouri, departed this life Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born March 8, 1954 in Poplar Bluff to the late Dwaine Martin and Amy Maxine (Sullivan) Cronin...

GREENVILLE, Mo. — Joan Paullus, 90, of Coldwater, Missouri, died Monday, Feb. 14, at Woodlawn Hills Nursing Center, Marble Hill. Visitation will be held at 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 19, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 20, at Coldwater Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Coldwater Methodist Cemetery...

Alita Maria Browning, 68, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, at her residence in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was born Nov.13, 1953, in New Orleans, Louisiana to James and Annie Brumley. Alita grew up in Poplar Bluff. She graduated in 1973 from Poplar Bluff Senior High School. She attended cosmetology school for a short time. She worked at K-Mart and C&F Auto Salvage but spent many years as a stay-at-home mom...

Peck West, 94, passed quietly Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, after a short hospital stay. He was born Oct. 10, 1927, to Buford and Rosie (Wills) West of Arab. He married Ella Dee Cookemboo June 18, 1949. Peck made his home in Wayne County on the Square W Ranch. He was buried next to Dee in the family cemetery on their ranch...

Sandra Louise Plemmons, 69, of Poplar Bluff departed this earth to be with her heavenly father and other loved ones Feb. 16, 2022. Sandy is survived by her children: Leslie Carpenter, Sonya (Chris) Manes, Greg Smith, and Keith Smith. Also surviving are sisters, Linda (Bryan) Brister, Nancy Lee, and mother, Wanda Plemmons Bean. ...

FISK, Mo. — Lloyd Dean Loberg, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022 at his residence in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Loberg was born April 6, 1943 in Kennett, Missouri, to the late Lloyd Edward and Addie Loberg. On March 28, 2015, he married Marvalene Korneger. She survives. He also is survived by two daughters: Debbie and Sarah Loberg, both of Michigan; four stepchildren; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and his twin sister: Nicki Wise of Florida...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. — Michael Robert Smith, 59, of Fairdealing, Missouri, passed away Feb. 16, 2022, in the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born Nov. 21, 1962, at LaPorte, Indiana to the late Robert Smith and Jeannie “Rodgers” Smith. On Dec. 18, 1983, he was married to Georgia Houston, at Phoenix, Arizona. She survives...

Robert M. McCluskey, 76, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Poplar Bluff.

Betty T. “Nanga” Martin, 95, went Home to the Lord Saturday, Feb. 12 while at Oakdale Nursing Facility in Judsonia, Arkansas. She was born July 27, 1926 in Pontiac, Michigan to C.B. (Preacher) and Lola (Roopie) Thomas. The child of a minister, she grew up in Michigan, Oklahoma, Texas and Missouri. She was a long-time member of the Highland Drive Church of Christ in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, before moving to Searcy, Arkansas where she was a member of the Cloverdale Church of Christ...

Nancy Sue Wooze Purdom peacefully passed away Feb.10, 2022 and is now at rest. Sue was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri Sept.27, 1957 to Purvis and Norma (Hutcherson) Purdom. Sue was raised in Missouri, spending most of her life in Neelyville, Missouri from 1957 to 1982, before moving to Oklahoma City...

Robert Martindale McCluskey was born April 29, 1945, in Bernie, Missouri. His mother, Bonnie Ester Goodwin, and his father, Aaron Rossie McCluskey, were married in 1921. He was the youngest of 11 children. He is survived by only one sister Lillian Ester Neil of Colorado Springs...

Brenda Sue Starks, 61, resident of Wappapello, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at her daughter’s home in Ripley, Mississippi. The family has requested private services in Missouri. Arrangements will be provided by The Ripley Funeral Home...

Paul Bilbrey, 94, of Williamsville died Feb. 15, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be held at 1:30 pm, Saturday, Feb. 26, at Holliday Cemetery, Williamsville. Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., also at Holliday Cemetery and burial will immediately follow...

David “Gene” Eugene Pennington, 78, of Neelyville, Missouri, passed away, Feb. 19, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born Nov. 22, 1943, at Neelvyille, Missouri, to Arvel Pennington and Lucy “Delaney” Pennington. On Oct. 10, 2020, at Harviell, Missouri, he was married to Pat Fisher. She survives...

Chester Dale Taylor, 75, of Puxico, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Taylor was born Dec. 26, 1946, in Dudley, Missouri. He graduated from Puxico High School in 1964. He served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was proud to have served his country...

Pansy Lee Eastwood, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Randal R. Huff, 71, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, in Poplar Bluff. Randal was born Oct. 12, 1950, to Orville and Margie Baker Huff in Poplar Bluff. He married Vicki Lenderman on Dec. 25, 1975, in O’Fallon, Missouri. Randal was a member of the United States Air Force and Masonic Lodge Post 230. ...

Pansy Lee Eastwood, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, entered the Gates of Heaven Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Pansy was born June 6, 1943, in Hendrickson, Missouri to Sam and Lettie Deaton Pennell. ...

Georgia Waddell FISK, Mo. — Georgia Waddell, 93, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, Feb. 21, 2022 at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Waddell was born Aug. 30, 1928 in Wooster, Arkansas, to the late Hughie and Mary Halcumb. In 1935 she was united in marriage to Ralph Waddell. He preceded her in death on March 9, 1990...

Leland Elmer Horton, 60, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at his residence in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Horton was born Sept. 19, 1961 in San Jose, California to James and Pearl Horton. On Dec. 27, 2014, he married Annabelle Montgomery. She survives...

Debra Joy Summers, 68, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. She was born on April 19, 1953, in Poplar Bluff. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She was a retired LPN. Debra was known for her talented singing. Her relationship to God was important to her. She enjoyed daily Bible reading and attending church services. Family was a special part of her life...

JACKSON, Mo. — Gary L. Bomar, 75, of Jackson, passed away Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born April 7, 1946, to H.O. and Willie Isabelle (Tindall) Bomar in Parma, Missouri. He was a 1964 graduate of Bernie High School in Bernie, Missouri. He and Jeanine Johnson were married Aug. 2, 1969, at the Second General Baptist Church in Dexter, Missouri...

Mark Arnold, 53, of Broseley, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022. He was born Jan. 21, 1969 in St. Louis to the late Norman Francis and Goldie Mae (Ward) Arnold. He had been a longtime resident of the Qulin area. He had worked in construction. He enjoyed a good motorcycle ride or swimming trip. He greatly loved being with his family and friends...

PIEDMONT, Mo. — Dian Sullivan, 73, of Des Arc, Missouri, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at her residence. Visitation will be held at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Mt. View Cemetery, Des Arc...

PIEDMONT, Mo. — Berniece Sullivan, 92, of Piedmont, Missouri, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at her residence. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m, also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial will be in Mt. View Cemetery, Des Arc...

WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo. — Samuel Faraone, 63, of Williamsville, Missouri died Monday, Feb. 21, 2022. Visitation will be held at 3 p.m, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Williamsville Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. at Holliday Cemetery, Williamsville...

PIEDMONT, Mo. — Gale Lutes, 67, of Silva, Missouri, passed away Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. There will be a graveside service held for Gale Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, at 2 p.m., at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery, near Silva. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. — Carroll E. French was born Oct. 2, 1953 and was called home to the Lord Feb. 22, 2022 at the age of 68. He was of the Pentecostal faith and enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, raising goats, socializing at the store in Stringtown, and spoiling his grandchildren...

Randal R. Huff, 71, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, Feb. 18, 2022, in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, from noon-1 p.m. at Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services at 1100 Iron Bridge Road Poplar Bluff, Mo 63901, with the funeral service following at 1 p.m. with Mr. Vernon Curry officiating. Burial will take place at the Missouri State Veteran Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri at 2 p.m...

FISK, Mo. — Troy Lee Crafford, 58, of Fisk, Missouri, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Mr. Crafford was born April 21, 1963, in Poplar Bluff to the late Donald and Helen Crafford. He loved tractors and enjoyed tinkering with them and vehicles. He enjoyed spending time with his friends...

Susan Lee Combs, 56, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Feb. 23, 2022 at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Susan was born Feb. 18, 1966, to the late Booker and LeFlora (Green) Combs in Sikeston, Missouri. Susan was a member of Mt. Calvary Church in Parma, Missouri. She loved to be around family and friends but most of all her kids, grandkids and siblings. She enjoyed Bingo and was always the life of the party...

PIEDMONT, Mo. — Brenda “Bryan” Heidemann, 82, of Patterson, died Saturday, Feb. 26. Visitation will be at noon, Wednesday, March 2, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Online condolences :www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Charles “Chuck” Russell Shaline, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff.