Obituaries from June 2022

PIEDMONT, Mo. — Mary Gowen, 88, of Piedmont, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Clark’s Mountain Nursing Center. Visitation is at noon, Saturday, June 4, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 1 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in Little Lake Cemetery, Patterson. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Edwin DeGaris Edwin Ray DeGaris, 68, of Poplar Bluff, joined his party in heaven June 1, 2022. Ed was born Jan. 26, 1954 in Malden, Missouri. Soon after he moved to Poplar Bluff and lived on the Southside until he married. He was the son of Edwin Parvin DeGaris and Betty DeGaris Bettin. In 1975, Ed married Lisa Jones and they made their home in Poplar Bluff because Ed wouldn’t live anywhere else...

Michael “Mike” Joe Price, son of the late Willie and Delores (Yates) Price, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ June 2, 2022 at his residence in Ellsinore, Missouri with his family by his side. He was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri Feb. 26, 1958, and was united in marriage July 24, 1976 to Patty Miller at Harmony General Baptist Church in Ellsinore...

Iris Ann (McClelland) Woolard Stonecipher, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away June 01, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, surrounded by her loved ones and entered into the kingdom of her Lord and Savior. Iris was born on June 13, 1949, to the late Earl and Genevieve (Jamerson) McClelland in Poplar Bluff. She married Marshall Joe Stonecipher and he survives...

Charles Godwin, 86, of O’Fallon, Missouri passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in O’Fallon. He was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Nov. 9, 1935 to James and Ruth Godwin (nee Moore). Charles is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Retha Godwin; children, Lori Bextermueller, David (Jackie) Godwin, and Chuck Godwin; grandchildren, Cory (Amy) Bextermueller, Adam Bextermueller, and Abby Bextermueller; great-grandchildren, Lucas Bextermueller, Rylee Bextermueller, Hadley Bextermueller, and Mila Bextermueller; sister, Judy Godwin; and sister-in-law, Barbara Godwin. ...

Lyle Jett, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, entered Heaven’s gates Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at his home. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral Chapel in Poplar Bluff. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral Chapel with Rev. Byron Beck officiating. Burial will be at Black Creek Cemetery...

Kermitt “Pappy” W. Willis, Jr., of Ellsinore, Missouri, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022, at his home. Pappy was born Nov. 13, 1952, in Poplar Bluff, to Kermitt W. and Anna “Margie” Willis. He attended the Thousand Hills Cowboy Church in Fisk and was a retired truck driver. ...

James Henry Douglas, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, left this world for home at 4:18 a.m. Sunday, June 5, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Mr. Douglas was born Jan.10, 1943 at Snider Ditch in Poplar Bluff. He attended school in Fisk-Rombauer. He served in the United States Army from 1960-1966 and was a proud American and Army Veteran...

Eric Joseph Webb, 48, of Arnold, Missouri, formerly of Piedmont, Missouri, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022, at his residence. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont . Services will follow at 1 p.m., also at Piedmont chapel. Burial will be at Masonic Cemetery, Piedmont...

Glenna Mae Freeman, 86, of Piedmont, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022, at The Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care, Springfield, Missouri. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., Friday, June 10, 2022, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Funeral service will begin at 1 p.m., also at the chapel. Burial will follow in Masonic Cemetery, Piedmont...

Patsy Ann Patterson, 78, of Piggott, Arkansas, passed away June 6, 2022, at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Arkansas. She was born on Aug.17, 1943, in Broseley, Missouri, and was the daughter of Earnest and Bertha (Shackleford) Rice. Patsy was united in marriage to Larry David Patterson on Aug. 30, 1963...

William “Bill” Bedford Lewis, 63, of Broseley, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at his residence. On March 10, 1979, he married Gayla Faye Barnes in Poplar Bluff. She preceded him in death on June 14, 2012. Bill was born March 18, 1959, in Poplar Bluff to Enoch Bedford Lewis and Norma B. ...

Mary Lee (Leach) Crowley, daughter of the late Arthur Leach and Ima (Long) Leach was born Sept. 1, 1935, in Ellsinore, Missouri, and departed this life on June 9, 2022, at her residence in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, with her family by her side. She had attained the age of 86 years, nine months and eight days...

Pamela Jean Stratton, 63, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Friday, June 10, 2022 at Mercy Hospital South New Ballas Road, in Saint Louis, Missouri. Mrs. Stratton was born Thursday, Aug. 21, 1958 in Dexter, Missouri. She was a 1976 graduate of Twin Rivers High School. ...

Clyde Milburn Moore Jr., 82, 0f Broseley, Missouri, passed away, June 12, 2022, at his home. He was born March 1, 1940, at Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the late Clyde Moore Sr. and Cynthia “Marlette” Moore. On Aug, 1, 1959, he was married to Jackie Barringer at Poplar Bluff. She preceded him in death Aug. 12, 2004...

FISK, Mo. — Wanda Louise Dalton, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Sunday, June 12, 2022 at her residence in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Dalton was born Wednesday, July 29, 1942, in Broseley, Missouri to the late Howard and Ida Bell Gulley. In the 80s she was President of BPW in Sedalia, Missouri. ...

Thomas Earl Livingston, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died June 10, 2022 at Riverways Manor in Van Buren, Missouri. Thomas, son of Walter Jackson Livingston and Bessie Mae Acey Livingston, was born on March 1, 1933, in Sikeston. In December, 1946, he was united in marriage to Violet Evelyn Crook in St. Louis...

Donald Ray Huffman, 83, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, in Fort Worth. Don was born Aug. 31, 1938, to J.Y. and Fern Huffman in Braggadocio, Missouri. He was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to all who knew him...

Joshua Gurlen Joshua Brian Gurlen, 42, longtime resident of Poplar Bluff, died on Monday, June 13, 2022. Joshua was born Friday, Oct. 16, 1979, in St Louis, to James “Bud” Gurlen and Deanna Kay Beckham. Joshua worked in retail and loved watching sports, comic books, and playing video games. He especially loved his nieces and nephews and took great joy from their presence in his life...

Barbara Jean McCormick, daughter of the late William Hal McCormick and Jewel Donna Powers McCormick, was born in Gideon, Missouri on May 7, 1939 and departed this life at Mark Twain Nursing Home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on June 4, 2022 at the age of 83...

Martha Sue West, 86, of Harviell, Missouri, passed away in the Oakdale Care Center June 11, 2022. She was born Jan. 28, 1936, to the late Roy Lee Wolverton and Iva D. “White” Wolverton. On May 24, 1952, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, she was married to Billie Joe West. He preceded her in death March 22, 2018...

QULIN, Mo. — Frank Shepard, 83, of Broseley, Missouri, died Thursday, June 16, 2022, at his residence in Broseley. Mr. Shepard was born Jan. 31, 1939, in Pollard, Arkansas to the late Cecil Andrew and Aline Shepard. He was a man of many talents and hobbies. ...

CAMPBELL, Mo. — Willie Dale Arnold, 78 of Piggott, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at his residence in Piggott. Willie, son of Ruth Ann Hopkins Arnold, was born on Friday, April 7, 1944 in Qulin, Missouri. He was a retired carpenter having worked for Brown and Root Company in Texas and a member of the Fagus General Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during the Vietnam War...

GREENVILLE, Mo. — Glenda Jean Singleton, 80, of Princeton, Illinois, formerly of Greenville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Aperion Care in Princeton. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday, June 20, 2022, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville. Funeral service will follow at Greenville chapel at 12:30 p.m. Burial will follow at Crossroads Cemetery near Greenville...

Marjorie “Marge” Marie Armes, 89, of Poplar Bluff passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Westwood Hills Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Marge was born on Oct. 28, 1932, to H.L. and Lucille (Holland) Easley in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She married Robert “Bob” A. Armes on March 17, 1973, in Poplar Bluff...

RaMona Elaine Morgan, 68, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. She was born Monday, Feb. 1, 1954, in Poplar Bluff to Dewey McNulty and Floy Hunter Creek. She was a member of Freedom of Road Riders and a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, crafting, writing poetry, spending time with her children and grandchildren, and enjoyed being around cats and dogs...

Doughlan Lee Jones, Sr., 90, of Qulin, Missouri, passed away June 20, 2022 while surrounded by family. Doughlan was born in Qulin to James Jones and Flora (Wood) Jones Nov. 27, 1931. He graduated from Qulin High School in 1949. After serving four years in the U.S. ...

Jerry Lee Hill, Jr., 59, of Naylor, Missouri, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was born Dec. 7, 1962, to Jerry Lee Hill Sr. and Evelyn Louise (Davis) Hill. His father preceded him in death...

Virgie Ellen Clayton, 81, was born Sept. 22, 1940, to Floyd and Gladys Hicks. On June 19, 2022, she decided it was time to reunite with them. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by friends and loved ones in her own bed. Virgie had many accomplishments in her life, but her favorite was earning the title of Mom to her four children, and Maw Maw to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. ...

Carol Lavern Hardin, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Monday, June 20, 2022 at her residence in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Hardin was born Dec. 31, 1954 at Charleston, Missouri, daughter of the late Earl Clifton and Velma Jane Stokes. She was a CNA and had formerly worked for VNA...

Michael Alan Wells, 65, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Monday, June 20, 2022, at his residence.

David Conner, 71, of Piedmont, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation is at 1 p.m., Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel...

Suzanne “Sue” Reneé (Fusco) Smialek Stacy departed for her next adventure Sunday, June 19, 2022. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 26, 1947, to Madge Emily “Mickie” (Bussart) and Salvatore Roy Fusco, and was a resident of Ellington, Missouri at the time of her passing...

Gene Milton Rice was born Aug. 5, 1925, in Crane, Missouri and left this life June 5, 2022, at the age of 96. His parents were Dee and Ethel Rice, and he had one older brother, Nelson Rice. Gene lived in Crane until he was 8 years old. In 1933, the Rices acquired the Doniphan Telephone Company and moved to Doniphan, where Gene lived for the rest of his life. ...

Margaret Abernathy, age 74, of Junction City, KS, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Wakefield, KS. Mrs. Abernathy was born February 19, 1948, in Blytheville, AR to the late John and Leslie Minyard. On June 26, 1964, she married Jerry Wilkerson. He preceded her in death on February 4, 1991. She married Ray Abernathy on September 18, 1993. He died on June 21, 2022...

Glenda M. Bilbrey, 93, of Springfield, Missouri, formerly of Williamsville, died Thursday, June 23, 2022. Visitation is at noon, Monday, June 27, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Williamsville Chapel. Funeral will follow at 1 p.m., also in the Williamsville Chapel. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Mill Spring...

Benjamin Dale Poole, 60, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, at his home. He was born May 10, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan. Benny graduated from Twin Rivers High School. Over the years Benny had many careers, including being an EMT. His most recent being truck driver in the farming industry. Benny was a lifetime resident of Butler County, who enjoyed golfing, playing cards, and loved his little dog, Bella, who could always be found by his side...

Glen A. Tompkins, age 88, of Qulin, MO, died Thursday, June 23, 2022, at his residence in Qulin. Mr. Tompkins was born October 29, 1933, in Qulin to the late John Wesley and Florence Tompkins. On November 18, 1953, he married Almareda Bradley at Piggott, AR. ...

Lora Mae Lambert-Pratt, daughter of the late Ira Elmer Lambert and Lily Beatrice Lambert was born on November 11, 1951 in Tipton, Indiana and departed this life on June 23, 2022 in Hunter, Missouri. She had attained the age of seventy years, seven months and twelve days...

Karen Ann Stage, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away June 20, 2022, at her home in Poplar Bluff. Karen was born Aug. 3, 1947, to Edwin and Thelda J. (Link) Winters in Ypsilanti, Michigan. She married Gary Stage Sept. 12, 1965, in Poplar Bluff. He preceded her in death Feb. 28, 2015...

Sharon Kay Briggs, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born Monday, April 3, 1944, in Mt Vernon, Illinois, to Hershel and Dorothy (Senkint) Galiher. She worked as a pattern cutter and enjoyed sewing, crafts, cooking, decorating, and bowling. She especially loved her family, who will miss her deeply and her dog Cody...

Paul Richard Johnson, 93, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away June 10, 2022, at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center. He was born on May 17, 1929, to Claude Raymond Johnson and Florence Bell Dickens Johnson at the Brandon Hospital in Poplar Bluff. On July 03, 1951, he married Maryanna Blue in Fulton, Missouri; she preceded him...

Melinda Lou Alford, 62, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away June 23, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Melinda was born Aug. 29, 1959 to Wallace and Judith (Marlin) Stillings in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She married Dennis Alford on March 20,1979...

On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, Kirt Daniel Rush was called home at the age of 65. After several months of declining health, Kirt died peacefully at home with his beloved wife Angela and his children by his side. Kirt was born on May 18, 1957, to Fred and Elsie “Faye” (Tobler) Rush in Needles, California. On June 14, 1996, he married the love of his life, Angela Marie Carson in Wappapello, Missouri...

William “Eddie” Wilcox, 64, of Qulin, Missouri, died Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Wilcox was born Sept. 30, 1957, in Poplar Bluff to the late Warren C. and Billie Jo Wilcox. He was an avid outdoorsman; he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Eddie loved his family and he loved people. More than anything, he loved the Lord. He had been a longtime member of Heartland Christian Family Church in Poplar Bluff...

David F. Brown, 70, of Omaha, Nebraska, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Mr. Brown was born Aug. 18, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri. He served in the U.S. Army Sept. 1, 1970 until April 20, 1976. He worked for ConAgra Grain in Omaha in the grain elevator for eight years. He loved working on cars, bowling and helping neighbors. He enjoyed playing Yahtzee when he visited his siblings. He was loved and will be greatly missed...

Victor Leslie Bagwell Sr., 93, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, completed his earthly journey and was welcomed at the gates of Heaven by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Sunday, June 26, 2022, at the home of his daughter surrounded by his loving family. Mr. ...

Sharon Moore Poe, 73, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Mrs. Poe was born on July 11, 1948, to John and Freda Phillips. She worked for McPheeters Clinic and then as an administrative assistant for the Poplar Bluff School district at Lake Road and Central office...

Sophia Almeta Britton, 98, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away, Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at The Manor in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Sophia was born on Aug. 12, 1923, to Charles and Lou (Butler) Cassinger in Coon Island, Missouri. Sophia was of the Baptist faith. ...

NEELYVILLE, Mo. — Dorothy Dunlap, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Dexter, Missouri while surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born Feb. 7, 1934 to Orley and Ethel (Newingham) White in Moark, Arkansas. On Sept. 25, 1970, she was united in marriage to Earl Dunlap at Poplar Bluff...