Obituaries from November 2022

Jearl Clark, 92, of Puxico, Missouri, passed away Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Clark was born June 19, 1930, in Puxico, son of the late Arch Jackson and Mary Lena Clark. On Feb. 4, 1949, he married Kathryne Hodge. She survives...

Linda Diane Boyer, 62, of Lakeland, Florida, died Wednesday, Oct.26, 2022 at Lakeland Regional Hospital, in Lakeland. Ms. Boyer was born May 11, 1960 in Wooster, Ohio, daughter of the late William Alfred and Norma Evalyn Boyer. Ms. Boyer received her bachelor’s degree from Akron, Ohio. She was employed with General Motors as a finance manager. She was caretaker to her parents and her brother for several years before they preceded her in death...

Ester Louise Cooper, 93, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022.

Mary Ellen Collier, daughter of the late LT Williams and Helen Porter Williams was born Dec. 18, 1946, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed of this life Nov. 2, 2022, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing, in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 75 years. Mary was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church in Dexter and a resident of Dexter. ...

Dena Ann Wright, 75, of Qulin, Missouri, died Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, at her residence in Qulin. Mrs. Wright was born April 21, 1947, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, daughter of the late Ernest “Ebb” and Delores Maxine Martin. Dena was an avid lover of horses and German Shepherds. She also enjoyed playing pool and drinking a cold beer...

James White, 33, of Williamsville, Missouri, died Thursday, Nov. 3, in St. Louis, Missouri. Visitation is at 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Williamsville Chapel. Funeral service will be held Friday, Nov. 11, at First Baptist Church, Williamsville...

James Hanger, 85, of Tamaroa, Illinois, died Saturday, Nov. 5, in Tamaroa. Visitation is at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service will follow at noon also in the Piedmont Chapel. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Kimberly Ann Hanna, 56, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Monday, Nov.7, 2022, at The Manor, in Poplar Bluff. Ms. Hanna was born Feb. 18, 1966, in St. Louis, Missouri. She enjoyed crafting, especially painting, and she was always getting into a new project. She also enjoyed listening to music. Kim loved animals, especially her beloved boxer, Bella. More than anything she loved her grandchildren...

Roger Dale Strickland, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Roger was born May 22, 1950, to George and Verna (Rose) Strickland near Greenville, Missouri. Roger was of the Baptist faith. Roger’s life revolved heavily around his career as a coach and educator in the Poplar Bluff School District. ...

Mary Arnold, 87 of Naylor, Missouri passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children Monday, Nov. 7, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mary was born March 10, 1935, in Naylor to the late Rev. George Owens and Ellen Nancy (Faulk) Owens. She attended the Fairdealing Apostolic Church...

Barbara Grace McGee, 83, of Qulin, Missouri, died Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, Missouri.

Mary Ruth (Brooks) Elledge was born at home on May 19, 1942, to Fred and Eva (Christian) Brooks. She passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. She married Teddy O. Elledge on June 3, 1960. Mary attended J. Minnie Smith School and Old Baskey School during her elementary years and graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1960. ...

Tammy Aston, 54, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Nov. 7, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Tammy was born Nov. 27, 1967, in St. Louis, Missouri. Tammy’s favorite things to do were watch movies and play video games...

Baby Brayden Lee David Henson was born peacefully sleeping on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his parents: Samantha Bates and William Henson of Patterson, Missouri; sister, Sophia Grace of the home; grandparents, Pete and Dorothy Penrod and Ronald Barks; and many aunts and uncles...

Lavern Marler, 79, of Greenville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Nov. 10, in Farmington, Missouri. Visitation is at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Highway Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville. Funeral service is at 6:30 p.m., also at Highway Missionary Baptist Church...

Sadie-Lynn Christine McCrory was born Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, to her loving parents: JoAnna McCrory and John Pennington. She returned to the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at 25 days old. Sadie-Lynn was lovingly referred to as “Mighty-Mouse,” as she was a fighter from day one. ...

Juanita Ruth Mann, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, entered the gates of Heaven Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, at her home. Juanita was born March 30, 1947, in Shelbyville, Kentucky. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff, where she served in the church nursery for many years. Juanita was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved her family...

June Cornell Allen, 85, of Rombauer, Missouri, was called to Heaven on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. There she will be reunited with her late husband, Henry Allen. Mrs. Allen was born July 29, 1937, in Broseley, Missouri, daughter of the late Joseph and Irleon Cornell. On June 2, 1955, she was united in marriage to Henry Allen. He preceded her in death on Dec. 1, 2012...

Mildred Swearengin Mildred “Lois” Swearengin, 82, of Sedgewickville, Missouri, passed from this world on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Swearengin was born Feb. 5, 1940, in Qulin, Missouri. She and Norman Swearengin were united in marriage on Dec. 24, 1975, in Las Vegas. He preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 2006...

Cody Paul Keith Shearin, 26, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born Dec. 28, 1995, in Poplar Bluff, to Melissa Shearin and Paul Shearin Jr. Cody was very intelligent; he could fix just about anything. He loved tinkering around with electronics and enjoyed playing video games. He especially loved being a dad and enjoyed spending time with his daughter...

Margaret Ann Oakes, 69, of Puxico, Missouri passed away on Nov.14, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Margaret was born on Oct.3, 1953 to William and Lavern (Benedick) Power in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Richard Oakes Dec.2, 1978. He survives...

Dianna Lynn DeWeese Buhler, 77, died Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff.

Pauletta Burns, 61, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Nov. 17, 2022 at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mrs. Burns was born Dec. 5, 1960 in Poplar Bluff, MO. She was the coordinator of academic and student services for Southeast Missouri State University on the Three Rivers Community College Campus in Poplar Bluff. Pauletta held two master’s degrees in addition to her bachelor’s degree and had worked in higher education for more than 32 years...

Lois Hill, 75, of Ironton, passed away Monday, Nov. 14, in Ironton. Visitation will be held at 9 a.m., on Saturday, Nov. 19, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 10:30 a.m., in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial will be in Mill Spring Cemetery in Mill Spring, Missouri...

Jean Kennedy Russell of Poplar Bluff passed away Oct. 18, 2022, at the age of 95 years and 8 months. She was born Feb. 8, 1927, to Earl and Bertha Kennedy in East Prairie, Missouri. Jean worked as a Youth Counselor for the Missouri Division of Youth Services and retired in 1992...

Betty Emogene Pickett, 86, of Ellsinore, Missouri passed away on Nov. 16, 2022, at her home in Ellsinore. Betty was born Nov. 22, 1935, to John and Lula Armes in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married John Pickett Feb. 26, 1954. Betty worked many years for Kerasotes Theatre with her husband John. ...

Dean Allen Armstrong Sr., 77, of Wappapello, Missouri, passed away Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at Puxico Nursing and Rehab in Puxico, Missouri. Mr. Armstrong was born Nov. 21, 1944, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, son of the late John and Esther Armstrong. He married Lola Matheney Armstrong in April of 1977. She preceded him in death on March 2, 2007...

Theresa Branch, 51, of Granite City, Illinois, died Nov. 17, 2022. A visitation will be held from 2 - 4 p.m. Sunday at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com.

Martha A. Ward, 85, of Kennett, Missouri, passed away Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Mrs. Ward was born Oct. 21, 1937, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, daughter of the late Lloyd and Mattie Cox. On Nov. 19, 1960, she married Clarence Ward. He preceded her in death on July 26, 2010...

Nancy Marie Hayes, 74, of Piedmont, Missouri, died Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at Riverways Manor in Van Buren.

Dylan Ethan Tipton, 29-year-old beloved son of Melanie L. Shands of Harviell and Stephen R. Tipton, departed this life Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. He was born Sept. 1, 1993, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Dylan graduated as salutatorian of the Neelyville High School Class of 2012. ...

Christopher Anthony Rudley, 18, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. Christopher was born July 21, 2004, to Bobby Rudley Jr. and Tiona LaKisha. He loved dancing and playing football and basketball. In addition to his parents, Christopher is survived by his grandfathers: Leon Sanford of Forrest City, Arkansas, and Bobby Rudley Sr. ...

Kenneth Lee Carlile, 77, of Qulin, Missouri, died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Mr. Carlile was born July 28, 1945, in Koshkonong, Missouri, son of the late Othel Adam and Lorene Carlile. He had served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War...

Janice Kay Sanders, 59, of Piedmont, formerly of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. Visitation is at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel...

Bobby “Bob” Dale Stamps, 76, of Harviell, Missouri, passed away at his residence, Nov. 18, 2022. He was born Feb. 21, 1947, at Kennett, Missouri to the late Cletis Raymond Stamps and Jeanetta Pauline “Couch” Stamps. On Dec. 30, 1965, at Naylor, Missouri, He was married to June Dillinger. She survives...

Joe Alexander Payne, 82, of Wappapello, Missouri, formerly of Blytheville, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord Nov. 23, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee after a tragic accident at his home. Joe was born on July 27, 1940 in Blytheville, Arkansas to Raymond and Louise (née Gunter) Payne...

Trevor Andrew Fox, 19, of Williamsville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. Visitation is at noon Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. Memorial service will follow at 2 p.m., also in the Greenville Chapel. Online condolences; at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Donald Ray Heffner, 83, of Patterson, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Nov. 24, at Greenville Nursing and Rehab. Visitation is held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service is at 6 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel...

IvaJean Ruth Smith, 89, of Poplar Bluff, departed this life on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. IvaJean was born on Sept. 29, 1933, to Harrison and Lillie (Mayse) Tinker in Hendrickson, Missouri. She married Oda Lee Smith Jr. on May 12, 1951, in Piggott, Arkansas...

Rita D. “Willis” Brawner, 62, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away, Nov. 19, 2022 at her residence. She was born Sept. 20, 1960, to the late James Willis and Madeline “Keller” Willis. She is survived by her children: Rebecca Raymer and husband, Steve, of Fulton, Missouri, Ricky Brawner and wife, Felicia, of Naylor, Missouri and Nickey Kelley and husband, Robert, of Qulin, Missouri; sisters: Marsha Philippou and husband, Mike, of Visalia, California, Tammy Willis of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Jackie Foskett and husband. ...

Betty M. Glaze, daughter of the late Robert E. and Blanche (Teenor) Page, was born July 29, 1933 near Peach Orchard, Arkansas and passed away on Nov. 26, 2022 at Cedargate Health Care in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 89. She married Dennis C. Glaze on May 2, 1959, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He preceded her in death Aug. 30, 2009. Betty was a bookkeeper at Meeks Building Center for 33 years, attended AGEE Fellowship Church. She enjoyed all types of needlework...

Robert “Bob” Harwell, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Nov. 22 in his home. Bob was born Sept. 10, 1948, to Columbus Veston and Mary Virginia Harwell (Burton), who preceded him in passing. Bob had a brother, Gene, and sister, Donna Keifer. Both preceding him in passing. ...

Joseph Nicholas Arends III, 78, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. Born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on Jan. 25, 1944, Nick attended Malden High School and graduated in 1961. He served in the Air Force during Vietnam. In 1969, he married his wife, Ruth Ann Coker, also from Poplar Bluff and Malden. He graduated from Mizzou and later retired from its Small Business Development Center...

Donald Sexton, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Friday, Nov. 25, 2022 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Sexton was born July 30, 1939 in Campbell, Missouri, son of the late Kenneth and Lois Sexton. He graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1959 and had served in the Air Force defense command during the Vietnam War. ...

Shawn Franklin Bruce, 24, of Williamsville, passed away Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at Carson Hill Cemetery in Mill Spring, Missouri. Online condolences; www.rueggfuneralhomes.com.

Shawn Franklin Bruce, 24, of Williamsville, passed away Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at Carson Hill Cemetery in Mill Spring, Missouri. Online condolences; www.rueggfuneralhomes.com.

Kay Cole, 76, of Silva, Missouri, died Friday, Nov. 25, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Mrs. Cole was born June 8, 1946in Tennessee, daughter of the late Charles and Ava Maxine Tyner. On July 3, 1993, she married William Alfred Cole. He preceded her in death on Oct. 25, 2020...

Barbara Foster, 81, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, formerly of Corning, passed away Nov. 29, 2022 at home. Mrs. Foster was a retired farmer and real estate owner. She enjoyed bowling, puzzles, and spending time with her family. She attended Calvary Baptist Church in Corning and Poplar Bluff Full Gospel...

Donald James Worley, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, at his home. Don was born Sept. 29, 1936, to Shelby and Roma Worley in Poplar Bluff. He married Barbara Killian Aug. 12, 1982. Don was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and was a life-long farmer. ...

Audrey P. Baker, 86, of Piedmont, passed away Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in St. Louis, Missouri. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at Murphy Cemetery, Piedmont.