Obituaries from April 2022

Dina Kay James, 71, of Marble Hill, Missouri passed away on March 26 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Dina was born Jan. 13, 1951 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Vernon and Cora (Whitmer) Pennington. She attended Poplar Bluff High School and then went on to Three Rivers Community College. ...

Richard “Dick” W. Rogers passed away peacefully March 26, 2022, at the age of 99. Beloved husband of the late Virginia M. Rogers (nee Gessett). son of Frank Davis Rogers Sr. and Frieda Rogers (née Poertner). Dear father of Steven F. (Joan) Rogers, Barbara J. ...

Albert “Cotton” Eugene Alexander, 81, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022. Cotton was born on Jan. 29, 1941, to John and Ethel (Sibley) Alexander in Butler County, Missouri. He married Linda Robison on Oct. 11, 1962. Cotton was a member of Mt. ...

DONIPHAN, Mo. — Vera Aleta Miller, 84, of Doniphan, Missouri, was called home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Surrounded by loved ones, she left this earth to go to her eternal home in Heaven. Aleta was born in Lynn, Arkansas, March 28, 1938 to the late Ozro and Mary Effie Goodwin. ...

FISK, Mo. — Freddie M. Brown, 82, of Malden, Missouri, died Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Mr. Brown was born April 17, 1939 in Bigelow, Arkansas to the late William Ernest and Ollie Brown. He was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Malden. On Dec.15, 1973 he was united in marriage to Brenda Gaile Williams. She preceded him in death Oct. 1, 2019...

Dr. Denis Montgomery, 81, longtime Poplar Bluff Chiropractor passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022. Visitation will begin at noon Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at South Poplar Bluff General Baptist Church at 817 Arthur Street in Poplar Bluff. The funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Burial will take place at the Poplar Bluff City Cemetery...

Mary Virginia ‘Johnson’ Wilborn, 93, of Naylor, Missouri passed away, April 4, 2022, at the Current River Nursing Center in Doniphan. She was born September 9, 1928, in Naylor to Carl Aden and Alice Adaline ‘Rowe’ Aden. She was married to Woodrow Johnson who preceded her in death. She then married Ralph Wilborn who also preceded her in death...

Leon Pulley, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at his home with his wife of 51 years, Bettye, by his side. He was born March 12, 1939 in Armorel, Arkansas to the late Mr. Avester Pulley and Mrs. Almeda (Vinson) Pulley. He was a 1959 graduate of Hayti Central High School in Hayti, Missouri. Mr. Pulley was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1961 and retired in 1999 after serving 24 years with the rank of Staff Sergeant...

Coach Joel McDuffey ended his life on March 29, 2022, at the age of 37. Joel was born in Gravette, Arkansas on January 3rd, 1985, and had resided in Poplar Bluff, Missouri since 2019. He is survived by his father Steve, mother Sharon, and three sisters Jackie, Julie, and Rachael; in addition to countless friends, colleagues, mentors, students, and athletes whom he considered an extended family...

PIEDMONT, Mo. — Imogene Ann Sullivan passed into the hands of her loving Savior on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the Arbors of Gulf Breeze, Gulf Breeze, Florida after a determined 16 year battle with Parkinson’s disease with dementia. She was 81 years old...

PIEDMONT, Mo. — Vernon “Ray” Mann, 92, died at Polk Medical Center in Cedartown, Georgia March 20. Visitation is at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Memorial service is at 9 a.m., Friday, April 8, also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial following at noon at Missouri State Veteran Cemetery, Bloomfield, with full military honors...

KENNETT, Mo. — Jack Adkins, 83, of Kennett died Tuesday, April 5, 2022 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born Sept. 9, 1938, in Gideon. He retired from the U.S. Navy after serving 30 years. He was a retired mortician and coroner. His parents were the late Edward and Essie Pearl Cashion Adkins...

Aaron Ray Eldridge, 46, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at his home. Aaron was born Nov. 30, 1975, to Lonny and Martha (Faughn) Eldridge in Poplar Bluff. Aaron was of the Baptist faith. He had a bigger than life personality with a heart of gold. ...

PIEDMONT, Mo. — Ronald Craig Farrell, 88, of Piedmont, died Wednesday, April 6. Visitation is at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 12, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral will follow at 1 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial will be in Peach Tree Cemetery with full military honors...

Tracey Graves, 49, of High Ridge, Missouri died March 17, 2022 at her home in High Ridge. She was born July 23, 1972 in Bexar, Texas. Tracey was a former resident of Poplar Bluff, having graduated from Poplar Bluff High School. She received a Bachelor’s Degree, and worked in food service...

FISK, Mo. — Wilma May (Lindsay) Rhodes, 97, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Friday, April 8, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Rhodes was born July 1, 1924 at Bernie, Missouri, the eldest child of the late Chester and Arcadia (Young) Lindsay. ...

DEXTER — Opal Willene Short, daughter of the late Otto Coffey and Edna Ruth Zile Coffey, was born on July 27, 1935, in Essex, Missouri, and departed this life on April 7, 2022, at Eagle Crest Nursing and Rehab Center in Ash Flat, Arkansas, at the age of 86 years...

Lillie Lucille ‘Lou” Hausser, 93, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, at The Manor. Lou was born on Sept. 22, 1928, in Stone Fort, Illinois, to Ira and Lillie (Mitchell) Phillips. She was married to John Marion Henshaw, who preceded her in death. Lou later married Mariam Hausser, who also preceded her in death...

George Nathan Blankenship, 56, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Nathan was born Aug. 3, 1965, in Troy, Missouri, to George and Annette Sawyer Blankenship. He was a graduate of Hayti High School, and in 1984 he joined the U.S. Navy eager to see the world. During his tenure he achieved rank of Petty Officer 3rd class, Hospital Corpsman...

Dorothy Jane Marble Davidson, an avid traveler, left Poplar Bluff for her last grand adventure on Saturday, March 26, 2022. She was born Oct. 13, 1922, to Lee B. Marble and Dorothy Rebecca Smith in Portland, Arkansas. Due to the death of her parents at an early age, her maternal grandparents Dr. Robert L. Smith and Gertrude Munday Smith became her legal guardians. She was much loved and grew up in their family home in Russellville, Arkansas...

Blakeney James Kearbey, 24, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022. Blakeney was born Aug. 19, 1997, to Curtis Melton and Brandy Kearbey in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services. Funeral service will follow beginning at 4 p.m. with Pastor Jason Jordan officiating...

QULIN, Mo. — Dimitri Jessie Dawayne Aden was born into the arms of his loving mommy, Kadye Aden, Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. He returned into the arms of Jesus Sunday, April 10, 2022. Dimitri had big brown eyes, a beautiful smile, and dimples like his Aunt Lucinda. ...

Clarence James “Jim” Faraone, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 11, 2022 at his residence in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Faraone was born Sept. 20, 1937 in Williamsville, Missouri to the late Santo and Josie (Chatman) Faraone. He was a member of Fellowship General Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. He had served in the National Guard Army Reserve. He was blessed with three children...

Karen R. Nelson, 58, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Poplar Bluff. Karen was born Nov. 9, 1963, in Poplar Bluff to Bob C. and Ava Charlene (Butts) Nelson. She was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker. Karen loved her animals, Sissy, Bella and MooMoo, and her horse Sonny. She enjoyed shopping, gardening and spending time with her family and friends...

Lonny Lee Thiele, 78, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff. He was born March 20, 1944 in Kirksville, Missouri to the late Carl Junior, and Emily (Manlove) Thiele...

Jerry Lee Edmundson, son of the late Jasper Edmundson and Virginia (Darnell) Tibbs, was born Dec. 15, 1970, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed this life April 12, 2022, at Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 51...

Ellen Romine, 71, of Poplar Bluff, died Thursday, April 7, at Hunter Acres Caring Center, Sikeston. Visitation is at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 16, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. Funeral service will follow at noon, also in the Greenville Chapel...

Dorothy Jane Marble Davidson, an avid traveler, left Poplar Bluff for her last grand adventure on Saturday, March 26, 2022. She was born Oct. 13, 1922, to Lee B. Marble and Dorothy Rebecca Smith in Portland, Arkansas. Due to the death of her parents at an early age, her maternal grandparents Dr. Robert L. Smith and Gertrude Munday Smith became her legal guardians. She was much loved and grew up in their family home in Russellville, Arkansas...

Jerome W. “Whit” Burford, 76, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, died Monday, April 11, 2022 at his home. Jerome was born Nov. 18, 1945 in Doniphan, Missouri to Edwin King Burford, Sr. and Anna Ruth Whitfield Burford. He and the former Janet L. Chamberlain were married Dec. 31, 1966 in Doniphan...

Helen Louise (nee Carrell) Stogsdill, 98, of St. Louis, previously of Poplar Bluff, entered into rest on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Born Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1924 to the late Clarence and Mary Elizabeth Carrell (nee McFarland) in Flint, Michigan. Preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Rudolph Preslar and her second husband Carl Stogsdill...

Rev. Bill Wiles, 90, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away April 12, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Bill was born Aug. 11, 1931 to Houston and Clara (Neely) Wiles in Malden, Missouri. He married Jeanette Marie (Pulliam) July 9, 1953. She survives...

PIEDMONT, Mo. — Marion Moore Jr. 82, of Piedmont, died Thursday, April 14, at his residence. Visitation is at noon, Monday, April 18, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral following at 1 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in Jacktown Cemetery, Clubb, with full military honors...

Byron Curtis Davis, 59, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri died Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Poplar Bluff.

FISK, Mo. — Patricia Ann Hahn, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Thursday, April 14, 2022 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Hahn was born Nov.19, 1941 in Kennett, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late William E. and Mary Ellen Pierce. She is survived by one son: James David (Anita) Hahn of Poplar Bluff; three grandchildren:  Michael Herring of Clarksville, Arkansas, James David (Bayleigh) Hahn, and Christina Hahn, both of Poplar Bluff; eight great-grandchildren:  Kaylee, Andrew, Aiden, Elliot, and Carleigh Hahn, and Levi, Dylan, and Rebecca Herring; one brother:  Martin Franklin Pierce of St. ...

Kristi Lynn DeArman, 47, of Malden, Missouri, was ushered into the arms of Jesus Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Poplar Bluff. Kristi was born Jan. 19, 1975, in Poplar Bluff to Charles and Vickie (Reese) Hefner. She was a member of Southeast Missouri Community Church in Malden and was employed with the Malden R-1 School System. Kristi loved spending time with her family and being involved in her children’s activities...

Brenda Elaine Hildrich, 75, of Poplar Bluff passed away Friday, April 8, 2022, at Saint Louis University Hospital. She graduated from Poplar Bluff Senior High School in 1965. She dedicated herself to helping others by serving in nursing homes and in home care for most of her life. She was loved by many as a sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She loved the music of Elvis Presley, the taste of sweet drinks, and the companionship of her white Pekinese, Emmy Lou...

Brenda Elaine Hildrich, 75, of Poplar Bluff passed away Friday, April 8, 2022, at Saint Louis University Hospital. She graduated from Poplar Bluff Senior High School in 1965. She dedicated herself to helping others by serving in nursing homes and in home care for most of her life. She was loved by many as a sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She loved the music of Elvis Presley, the taste of sweet drinks, and the companionship of her white Pekinese, Emmy Lou...

FISK, Mo. — Iris Kay Hall, 73, of Ferguson, Missouri, died Monday, April 18, 2022 at her residence in Ferguson. Ms. Hall was born Aug.4, 1948 in Lutesville, Missouri to the late Hubert and Pauletta Hall. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She loved studying the Bible and history. Iris was very devoted to her family. She was also a very generous person and regularly donated to charities...

Nero Patrick Maclin, 8 months old, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022, at his home in Poplar Bluff. Nero was born Aug. 9, 2021, to James Taylor and Bobbi Maclin in Poplar Bluff. Nero was a fighter since the beginning, being born two months early. He was a happy baby and brought joy to all those around him. His smiling face will live on forever in our minds and hearts...

DONIPHAN, Mo. — Linda Fay (Moore) Hampton, 74-year-old resident of Doniphan, Missouri, departed this life Thursday, April 21, 2022 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born March 9, 1948 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the late Joseph Lee and Stella (Barr) Moore...

Karla Quigley, 62, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at her residence in Poplar Bluff.

A burial of ashes for the late Chuck Haga will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 14 in the Poplar Bluff City Cemetery in Poplar Bluff with Sean Moore officiating. If raining, the ashes burial service will be postponed. A memorial will follow at 2 p.m. at the Elks Lodge #2452 located at 2452 Hwy. 67 north in Poplar Bluff...

GREENVILLE, Mo. — James L. Groves, 75, of Greenville, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at the Greenville Health Care Center in Greenville, Missouri. He was born June 22, 1946 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Virgil Groves and Alta Mae (Dickerson) Groves. ...

Gregory Mac Day, 71, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away April 20, 2022, at his home in Poplar Bluff. Gregory was born Dec. 27, 1950, to Cloyde and Neva Mae (Mckinney) Day in Albany, Oregon. He married Kathy (Chapman) Dec. 27, 2001, in Corning Ark...

Joshua “Lane” Russell Savat, 16, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away as the results of a tragic car accident on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Lane, son of Bree L. Savat and the late Joshua Russell Savat, was born on Jan. 11, 2006, in Poplar Bluff. He was a sophomore at Poplar Bluff High School, where he played football and ran track for the Mules. ...

Sheila Lane Leone, 73, of Poplar Bluff died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff. Ms. Leone was born Jan. 14, 1948, in Albion, New York, daughter of the late Robert and Caroline Davis. Sheila was a registered nurse for over 20 years. She enjoyed crocheting in her free time and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and her beloved dog, Sammy. She was also an active member of Recycling Grace Ministries in Poplar Bluff...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. ­— Robert Lee Smith, 70, of Summersville, Missouri passed from this life April 20, 2022 in Springfield, Missouri. He was born Oct. 11, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri to Raymond and Lucille Smith. Robert spent his professional life as a business owner and truck driver. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and traveling...

PIEDMONT, Mo. — Thomas “Tom” Toney, 81, of Piedmont, died Sunday, April 24. Visitation will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 28, at Masonic Cemetery, Piedmont. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m., also at the Masonic Cemetery with full military honors...

Beverly Ann Conner, 65, of Ellsinore died Saturday, April 23, 2022 in Ellsinore.

Elmo Dorisie Reynolds, 74, of Williamsville passed away April 24, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Elmo was born April 22, 1948 to the late Noal and Mary (Burchett) Reynolds in Kentucky. He was married to Vicki Reynolds in 1986, she preceded in death in 2013...

CAMPBELL, Mo. — James Johnson, Jr., 94, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. James, son of James and Ader Neeley Johnson, was born on Thursday, April 12, 1928 in Holcomb, Missouri...