Obituaries from September 2022

Gerald Prouty, 66, of Piedmont, Missouri, died Monday, Aug. 29, in Piedmont. A graveside service is at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 2, at Mt. View Cemetery, Des Arc, Missouri. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com.

Anthony David Belt, 34, of Marshfield, Missouri passed away suddenly on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Evansville, Indiana. Anthony was born May 8, 1988, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Chris and Michelle Webb Belt. He was of the Christian faith. Anthony was employed by Ingram Barge Company as Mate and had recently been accepted into the Pilot Trainee Program...

Melvin Lee Lewis, age 75, of Fisk, Missouri, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at Broseley, Missouri. Mr. Lewis was born July 18, 1947 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, son of the late Martin D. and Stella Faye Lewis. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a lifelong farmer and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoyed working on old tractors and cars and making sure he and his grandchildren had a tractor to drive in parades. He was a member of the Fisk Presbyterian Church...

Timothy Lott, 61, of Silva, Missouri, died Saturday, Sept.3, at his residence. Visitation is at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept.10, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. Funeral service is at 1 p.m., also Greenville Chapel. Burial in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery, Silva.Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Jean Pettypool, 61, of Broseley, Missouri, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at her residence in Broseley. Mrs. Pettypool was born Sept. 21, 1960 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was an LPN at Cedargate Nursing Home and for Dr. Matthew Riffle. She enjoyed fishing and deer hunting...

Barbara Ann Johnson, 86, of Hayti, Missouri, and former owner and operator of Johnson’s Café in Poplar Bluff, gently completed her earthly journey and entered Heaven Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at her home with her loving family by her side. Barb, the daughter of Judson Benny and Chapel Thelma Weever Henson was born Nov. ...

Joseph Shy, 66, of Potosi, died Wednesday, Aug. 31, in Jefferson County, Missouri. Visitation is Friday, Sept. 9, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service following at 1 p.m., Piedmont Chapel. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Nicholas Lee Barnes, 42, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, at his home. Nick was born on Aug. 27, 1980, in Jefferson City, Missouri, to the late Bryan Barnes and Mary Ann Allen. Nick lived most of his life in Poplar Bluff, where he was raised by his mother and stepfather Clark Allen, whom Nick called and considered his “Dad.”...

Eugene “Gene” James Eubanks, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, at PBRMC in Poplar Bluff. He was born Wednesday, March 29, 1933, to William and Margie (Meadows) Eubanks, who preceded him in death. He married Rebecca Spence in St. Louis, in 1956. She preceded him in death in 2009...

Birdie “Mae” Lambert, 86, of Fisk, Missouri, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022, at St. Francis Medical Center, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mrs. Lambert was born Feb. 25, 1936, in Fisk, daughter of the late William and Maude White. She worked at Smiley Container in Poplar Bluff for several years. She also worked at Purolator Filter in Dexter. Mae enjoyed flower gardening and feeding the hummingbirds. She had been a member of Palace of Praise in Poplar Bluff for 35 years...

David Cooper Fain, 50, passed away early Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. David was born June 4, 1972, in St. Louis, to the late Charles and Roberta Fain. When David was 5, the family moved back home to Southeast Missouri where they lived happily. ...

Roy Reynolds, 90, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 07, 2022, surrounded by family at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Roy was born on June 7, 1932, to Henry and Mary (Brandon) Reynolds in Dorina, Missouri. He married Doris Umphress on May 25, 1954, in Rutland, Illinois...

Rev. Jimmy David Cornman, 74, of Malden, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022 at his residence in Malden.

Cloyd George Cook, 100-year-old WW II veteran who resided at John J. Pershing VA Hospital, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. He was born Feb. 15, 1922, in Aquilla, Missouri to George and Mary Asbell Cook. He spent his early childhood in Aquilla and later in Qulin. He served two tours with Civil Conservation Corps in his teenage years. He enlisted in the US Army in 1942 and served in eight foreign countries, with the 94th Infantry under General George Patton...

Cora Lee Janes, 94, of Qulin, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Janes was born March 13, 1928, to the late Leonard and Bertha Steen. She loved her family and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. On Aug. 7, 2022, she married her love of 22 years, Joe Janes. He survives...

Percy Lee Kiefer, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 06, 2022, at his home. Percy was born on April 22, 1933, to Ben and Mamie (Lewis) Kiefer in Alicia, Arkansas. He married Peggy Lou Green on June 6, 1951, in Paragould, Arkansas...

Elmerita Lucille Robinson, 97, of Campbell died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, at the Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Mary Beth Foster, 74, of Battlefield, Missouri, passed away Sept. 7, 2022, in Springfield, Missouri, at Cox South Hospital. Mary Beth was born in DuQuoin, Illinois, to John Wesley Gibbs and Rosemary Reed Gibbs. She graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, in 1966 and attended Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, Arkansas. Mary Beth then went on to work for South Western Bell Telephone, Southern Missouri Savings and Loan and Municipal Utilities Billing office...

Carrie Greer Carrie Greer, 35, of Fredericktown, formerly of Piedmont, passed away Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, near Annapolis. Visitation is at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. A memorial service will follow at 5:00 pm, also in the Piedmont Chapel. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Lucy Ellen Pennington, 97, of Harviell, Missouri, passed away. Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born June 9, 1925, at Neelyville, Missouri, to the late Homer Delaney and Sarah Hanger. On Feb. 1, 1941, she was married to Arvel Pennington at Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He preceded her in death on Sept. 25, 2007...

Brenda Fay Crum, age 68, of Wappapello, Missouri died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, at her residence in Wappapello. Mrs. Crum was born May 1, 1954, the daughter of the late Rudolph and Sadie Pearl Zitnak. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, cooking and gardening. ...

George Cross, age 82, of Fisk, MO, died Sunday, Sept., 11, 2022, at his residence in Fisk. Mr. Cross was born August 17, 1940, in Broseley, MO, the son of the late Grover and Mae Cross. On January 23, 1960, he married Mary Cross. She preceded him in death on Nov., 2, 2007. ...

Jerry Wayne Barker, 72, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on Sept., 12, 2022, at Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Jerry was born on Nov. 2, 1949, to the late Barney and Eva (Anderson) Barker in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Margaret Colter in 2016. She survives...

James “Jim” Harold Harwell, Jr., 82-year-old United States Air Force Vietnam Era Veteran, and longtime resident of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, with his beloved wife of 35 years, Vicki, at his bedside. Vicki unconditionally loved and cared for Jim through the joys, hardships, and challenges they experienced during his lengthy illnesses. ...

Glenda Faye (Stucker) Talcott, 84, a life-long resident of Poplar Bluff completed her earthly journey Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, and was welcomed into Heaven by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Glenda was born Jan. 2, 1938, in Poplar Bluff to John and Mildred (Casey) Stucker. ...

Phyllis Hayes Elsworth, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Monday, Sept 12, 2022, at her home in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Elsworth was born Sept. 28, 1945, in Poplar Bluff, to George and Mary “Bobbie” Greer. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and Poplar Bluff High School. She later went to work as a seamstress at Rowe Furniture. She retired in 2006...

John P. Dilks, 83, a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff passed away July 12, 2022. John was a man of many talents during his lifetime. He attended Western Illinois University, he was a teacher, a farmer, a sporting goods distributor, a real estate broker, a heavy equipment operator, a landlord, and an occasional politician...

Peggy Sue Evans, 79, of Dexter, Missouri, died Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, at her residence in Dexter. Mrs. Evans was born Dec. 16, 1942, in Dexter, daughter of the late Raymond and Virgie Gaines. Peggy loved animals, especially her beloved dogs. She is survived by three children: Gary (Dawn) Evans of Bloomfield, Missouri, Charlene (Jimmy) Frymire of Bloomfield, and Chuck (Jamie) Evans of Perryville, Missouri; six grandchildren: Josh, James, Kira, Natasha, Jamie, and Daniel; and two brothers: Ricky and Leon Gaines.. ...

Jason Ellis Guthrie, 28, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri born on Nov. 24, 1993, in Kennett, Missouri to Dennis Guthrie and Sheree Lewis, and passed away Sept. 15, 2022, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Jason enjoyed fishing and camping. He is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Martin and Meaka Bradley, both of Dexter; his parents, Dennis (LaDonna) Guthrie and Sheree (Billy) Lewis; six sisters, Emily Guthrie of Kennett, Heather Greenway of Caruthersville, Kayla Davis of Portageville, Krystal Arnold of Lebanon, Jeri Guthrie of Jackson, Tennessee and Destiney Greer of Hayti; two brothers, Andrew Davis of Horn Lake, Mississippi and Jeremy Davis of Poplar Bluff.. ...

Edna Maxine Hendrickson, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at her residence in Poplar Bluff surrounded by loved ones. Mrs. Hendrickson was born Aug. 23, 1946, in Poplar Bluff, daughter of the late Warren and Goldie Ethridge. ...

Dr. William ‘Bill’ L. Traxel, Jr., 83, a prominent retired Poplar Bluff Ophthalmologist, died Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Hazel Ganeene Casey, 87, of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away, Sept. 15, 2022 in the Tennova Hospital at Clarksville. She was born June 19, 1935, at Neelyville, Missouri to the late Ollie May and Minnie Murray May. On June 12, 1962, at St. Louis, Missouri she was married to Glenden Darrel Casey. He preceded her in death Aug. 3, 2016...

Elizabeth Ann Davies, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Sept. 11, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Elizabeth was born on April 28, 1950 to the late Charles and Joan Burt in Indiana. Elizabeth was a Christian woman...

Joseph E. Tyra, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri departed this life on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. Joe was born Nov. 6, 1936 in Naylor, Missouri to the late William and Elsie (nee Hawthorne) Tyra. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Shirley Mae Tyra and Norma Jean Lewis along with his first wife, Louise (nee Aaron) whom he married Feb. 16, 1963 and passed on Feb. 15, 1967. Joseph later married Betty Jean (nee Gray) whom passed on July 17, 2013...

Diana Faye Cook of Greenville, Missouri, entered into rest on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 in her home surrounded by her family at the age of 73 years. Diana was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on April 1, 1949. Diana was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Dildine and Lillian Kimes; her husband, Earl Cook; her brother, Gary Dildine; and her grandson, Andrew Ganime...

William Clerance Kinchen, 89, of Gideon, Missouri passed away Sunday, Sept. 18 in Gideon. Known by most as W.C. or Bill, he was born on May 9, 1933 in Savannah, Tennessee. He was a member of Bush Pentecostal Church of Portageville, Missouri. He was a man of soft words and strong hands. ...

Olen Leon Copeland, 78, died Saturday at his residence in Campbell.

Wilma L. Juergens, 71, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, at her home. Wilma was born Aug. 28, 1951, to Leonard and Lucy (Helm) Rickman in Greenville, Missouri. She married Jim Juergens Nov. 22, 1986, in Poplar Bluff. Wilma was a graduate of Greenville High School. ...

Beverly Frances Hardin of Qulin, Missouri passed away peacefully from Lewy Body Dementia in Leawood, Kansas Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Beverly was born Oct. 6, 1943 to the late Charles and Erna Johnson of Poplar Bluff. She married Daryl J. Hardin of Qulin, May 1, 1965. He survives...

Bradley Austin Ward, 26, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri died Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022.

Nancy L. (Holmes) Corcimiglia took Jesus’ hand on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. She was born on Nov. 16, 1940, in West Frankfort, Illinois, to the late Wallace Wendell Holmes and Margaret Mary (Mathia) Holmes. Nancy attended St. Luke’s School of Nursing in St. Louis, Missouri, and received a Diploma of Nursing, Registered Nurse. She also attended Tarkio College for Nursing Management courses and Three Rivers College for a business course...

Debra Fancher, 61, of Piedmont died Saturday, Sept. 17, at her residence. Visitation is at 5 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 22, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Celebration of Life is at 6 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel with cremation following. Online condolences at: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Leota Adams Karnes, 97, of Poplar Bluff, completed her earthly journey Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, at Swift Creek Residential Care Center. Mrs. Karnes was born Dec. 7, 1924, in Ripley County to Noah A. and Eva (Greg) Adams. She was of the General Baptist faith and a member of The Rebekah Organization. ...

Shirley A. Holloway, 81, of Greenville, Missouri, born Feb. 15, 1941 to the late Elmer and Anna (Hayes) Diamond in Fisk, Missouri passed away on Sept. 19, 2022 in Poplar Bluff. She loved animals, enjoyed listening to music and gardening. ...

Brenda Sheridan, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, born July 19, 1950 to the late Roy and JoAnn (Hawkins) McGowen in Poplar Bluff, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. Brenda married Marvin Sheridan on Aug. 14, 1976, in Wappapello. He preceded her in death Oct. 27, 2014...

Elsie May Daniels, age 92, of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Broseley, died Wednesday, Sept, 21, 2022, at Oakdale Assisted Living, in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Daniels was born March 4, 1930, in Greenville, Missouri, daughter of the late Ira and Rosie May Coleman. She was a nurse at the former Doctors Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. She was a member of the former Brown Chapel General Baptist Church in Broseley...

Ronald Joseph Ice, 75 died at his home Sept. 21, 2022, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Mr. Ice was born Nov. 18, 1946, at Gibson Missouri. He was employed by Smiley Container Corp. for many years and graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1965. Many remember Ronnie for his love of playing Bridge, and his love for the outdoors. ...

Charles Kenneth Scott, 71, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Kenny was born Sept. 21, 1950, to Charles Junior and Georgia Mae (Graham) Scott in Poplar Bluff. He married Dottie (Brannum) Feb. 10, 1973, in Poplar Bluff at Grace Methodist Church...

David O. Jordan, 97 years old, departed this life Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. He was born Sept. 10, 1925, in Waterman, Illinois to Frank E. and Ella Jordan. He spent his childhood in Wisconsin prior to his family moving to Doniphan, Missouri. At the onset of World War II, David quit school at the age of 17 in 1944 and joined the Navy. ...

Lauren Hernandez, 33, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sept. 20, 2022. She was born June 25, 1989 to Donald Krulik and Jama Russell. She was a people person and enjoyed doing crafts with her kids. Survivors include her son, Dylan Hernandez of Poplar Bluff; two daughters, Kayliegh Hernandez and Jessi Slaughter of Poplar Bluff; her parents, Donald Krulik of Cuba and Jama Russell of Poplar Bluff; two brothers, Benjamin and Timothy McAllister of Poplar Bluff; grandmother, Betty Joan (Charles) Hadley of St. ...

Dr. William Louis “Bill” Traxel, Jr., 83, Poplar Bluff’s first board-certified ophthalmologist and a talented musician, died Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis surrounded by his family. Bill joined the staff at Kneibert Clinic in 1972 and retired from medical practice in 1998. With an insatiable intellectual curiosity, he has pursued a wide range of interests since his retirement...

Peggy Irene (Brown) Baker, 80, of Qulin, Missouri departed this life Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, after an extended illness. Peggy was born Jan. 11, 1942, to Bill and Mildred Brown of Marston, Missouri. She was born the third of six children. Peggy graduated from Bernie, Missouri, High School in 1959. ...

Robert Leslie “Thack” Thacker, 95, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. passed away Friday, Sept.23, 2022, surrounded by his loving daughters and family. Bob was born on July 5, 1927, to Benjamin and Anna (Crites) Thacker in Malden, Missouri. He married the love of his life, Agnes (Peg) Krapf on April 29, 1950, in Poplar Bluff at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. They were married 62 years and raised a beautiful and devoted family together...

Bobby “Bob” Dean McDonald, 90 of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022 at Mark Twain Nursing Home in Poplar Bluff. Bob, son of Rube and Ruth Batson McDonald, was born on Sunday, Sept. 11, 1932 in Magness, Arkansas. He was a deputy sheriff for Dunklin County and later Chief of Police in Malden. He was a member of the New Home General Baptist in Poplar Bluff. He was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during the Korean War...

Marlene Faith (Emery) Hawkins, 88, passed from this life into heaven, peacefully, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, at 1:15 p.m. at Westwood Hills Nursing Home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Her long battle with Alzheimer’s disease has come to an end as she went into the arms of Jesus. She is now, no doubt, singing alto in the heavenly choir and was met there by her dad and brother singing praises to God...

Thomas Howard Evans, 74, of Jackson, Missouri, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Landmark Hospital, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mr. Evans was born June 24, 1948, in Rombauer, Missouri, son of the late Raymond and Marie (Hunt) Evans. He worked in Asphalt Construction his entire life, and he owned and operated Evans Asphalt Paving for over 30 years...

Carl Phillip “Butch” Gray, 77, of Wappapello, Missouri passed away Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, at his home. Carl was born Dec. 27, 1944, to Don and Marie (Stout) Gray in St. Louis, Missouri. He married Barbara (Jenkins) Feb. 29, 1964, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri...

Wanda Mae Eudaley, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri was peacefully called home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. She was born Oct. 2, 1943, to Clyde V. and Lura Mae Montgomery in Michigan. On Oct. 27, 1962, she married Bill Eudaley. He preceded her in death...

Nellie Morris, 86, of Portageville, Missouri, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at Portageville Health Care Center.

Amber Lee (Massie) Stiber, 68, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, at her home. She was born June 15, 1954, to Gearldine (Jerry) and Harold Massie in Poplar Bluff. A longtime hair stylist who owned Hair USA, Stiber enjoyed cooking her signature dish beef olé, gardening and her Boston Terriers through the years. She played golf with her husband and enjoyed boating, listening to music and watching her favorite television shows, including “The Waltons” and “Judge Judy.”...

Lillian Byronell Boly, 93, passed away peacefully with family present Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. Dear daughter of the late Joseph Robert Jr. and Mary Pearl Boly (nee Park). Loving sister of the late Geneva V. Boly, Roberta Womack and Evelyn Thomas. Loving Aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt to Richard “Byron” (Donna) Chapin. dear cousin and friend to many...

Shirley “Stone” Quintana, 85, of Elwood, Indiana passed away Sept. 27, 2022 at her residence. She was born Nov. 2, 1936, at Rector, Arkansas to the late Toy Stone and Gladys “Howell” Stone. On Sept. 12, 1980, at Noblesville she was married to, Bill Lacey. He preceded her in death on April 2, 2013...

Gerry (Geraldine) Elizabeth Kilgore Vandervort, born Sept. 13, 1932, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, exactly one week short of her 90th birthday. Gerry was a native of El Paso, Texas, but spent 14 happy years living in Poplar Bluff. She had a wonderful life in El Paso, raising her two children and living a full and active life. ...

Beverly Jean (Black) Stucker, 91, of Nixa, Missouri departed this life surrounded by her four loving children Sept. 27, 2022. She was born at home Aug. 9, 1931 in Ellsinore, Missouri to Frank Black and Wreatha (Fair) Black. Beverly met the love of her life David “Pete” Stucker at a donkey ballgame in her junior year of high school. ...