Obituaries from December 2022

Mary (Barfield) Hodges, 84, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, at her residence. Visitation is at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec.6, at Harvest Baptist Church, Piedmont, Missouri. Funeral service following at 2 p.m., also at Harvest Baptist Church. Burial is in Meador-Flatwoods Cemetery, Piedmont...

James Edward McCain, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. passed away Nov. 23, 2022. Visitation will be from noon - 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, with the funeral starting at 1 p.m. Burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery Harviell. Fowler and Sons Funeral Home in charge of arrangements...

Shirley Robinson was born Oct. 17, 1942, in Paragould, Arkansas, to Aaron and Jane (Masters) Hyde. She married Verlon Don Robinson Nov. 21, 1964, also in Paragould, Arkansas. Shirley and Don spent most of their marriage living in Festus, Missouri, before relocating to Collierville, Tennessee after retirement. ...

Andre Carl Jordan, 62, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. There will be a memorial service on a later date.

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Claudie Lee Kanell Jr. passed away Nov. 30, 2022. Preceding him in death was his mother, Ruth Kanell, and father, Claudie Kanell, four brothers, Rudy Kanell, John Kanell, Allen Wayne, and Billy Clay. He has two living siblings, Claudia Ice and Rita Roberts...

Gladys Charline Scott, 82, of Poplar Bluff, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Gladys was born Feb. 20, 1940, in Ellsinore. Missouri, the daughter of William and Nellie (Davis) Dorris. She was a homemaker and lifetime member of AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary Number 0029. Gladys also enjoyed playing bingo, planting flowers, and working in the yard, and loved fishing and camping with family and friends. She was a loving wife and a kind friend to all...

Donna Frances Forsythe, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Donna was born March 25, 1943, in Poplar Bluff to the late Thomas F. and Geraldine (Hert) Smith. She was of the Pentecostal faith and was a member of the Palace of Praise Church where she helped with the hospital ministry. ...

Donna Frances Forsythe, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Poplar Bluff. Donna was born March 25, 1943, in Poplar Bluff to the late Thomas F. and Geraldine (Hert) Smith. She was of the Pentecostal faith and was a member of the Palace of Praise Church, where she helped with the hospital ministry. ...

Randall Gene Thompson, 70, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Gepp, Arkansas. Randy was born on Sept. 11, 1952, in Gideon, Missouri, to Bland and Ada Thompson. He retired after a lifetime of driving truck and farming. He enjoyed old cars, tractors, riding ATVs, being outside, and teasing. Randy was saved and is now with Jesus...

Margaret Delcour, 36, of Qulin, Missouri, died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Qulin.

David “Rodney” Hathaway, 77, of Jackson, Missouri passed away Dec. 2, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family. David was born Feb. 8, 1945, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Jesse Lee and Gladys Hathaway who preceded him in passing. David was married to his beautiful wife Linda Mae (Vinson) Hathaway, who also preceded him in passing. ...

Sherri Lynn Cooper, 60, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Dec. 6, 2022 at Sikeston, Missouri. She was born Dec. 18, 1961 at Doniphan Missouri to Loye Carner and Linda “Russell” Carner. On Feb. 28, 1987 at Poplar Bluff, Missouri, she was married to Donald Cooper. He survives...

Doris Elizabeth Graney, 97, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday Nov. 30, 2022, in Parker, Colorado. Doris was born April 1, 1925, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Albert and Corrine (Kreider) Hansen. She married Alwyn Graney on June 7, 1947 in Bournemouth, England. Doris and Alwyn were happily married for 63 years...

Brian Kelly McCoy, 52, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Brian was born on May 27, 1970, to Richard “Talmadge” and Peggy (Watt) McCoy in Salem, Illinois. Brian was full of life. His broad smile and sense of humor had a way of lighting up the room and drawing others in. ...

Catherine A. Koch, 67, of Puxico, Missouri, passed away Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, in Puxico. Catherine was born Feb. 1, 1955, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to the late Warren and Goldie (Stucker) Ethridge. She was of the Pentecostal faith. Catherine loved doing crossword puzzles, reading and talking on the phone with her children...

William Robert Burton, 85, of Jefferson City, who was a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) special agent assigned to Poplar Bluff for many years, left our earthly world on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. He died at home with family members at his side just weeks after a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer...

Gerald Douglas (Doug) Ezell was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on July 3, 1954, to Thomas E. Ezell and Norma Jean Trotter Ezell. He departed this life on Dec. 6, 2022, in Springfield at the age of 68. On Aug. 19, 1977, Doug married Glenna Cosby Ezell; she survives. ...

Elvin (Sonny) Kneir, 93, of Williamsville, Missouri went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 8, 2022 at his home in Williamsville. Sonny was born on June 7, 1929 to Samual and Minnie (Hawks) Kneir. He married Mary Joyce (Vinson) on July 2, 1949, in Piggott Arkansas, and they were happily married for 73 years...

Debbie Lynn Divine, 65, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on Dec. 07, 2022, at her home in Poplar Bluff. Debbie was born on Feb. 23, 1957, to Vernon and Glenna (McKinney) Crossen in Poplar Bluff She married Curtis Raymond Divine who preceded her in death...

Delmer C. Carter was born Feb. 18, 1933, on Devil’s Run creek in Ellsinore, Missouri, and died Dec 8, 2022, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 89 years, 9 months and 20 days. Del was born to Willie and Ova Carter. His early years were not easy. He plowed the field on their farm from a very early age, quickly learned the importance of hard work, and soon understood the value of a dollar. ...

Carl J. Ellsworth, 92, of Fisk, Missouri, passed away in his sleep on Nov. 19, 2022 in Illinois, where he resided for the past 11 years. Carl was born on June 19, 1930 in Bartonville, Illinois to the late William David Ellsworth and Martha Ionia (Boone) Ellsworth...

Norman Gayle Morgan, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at his home. Norman was born on Aug. 31, 1946, to Albert and Lena (Johnson) Morgan in Morley, Missouri. Norman was active in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, serving as Adjunct Commander of Post #5368 in Morley. ...

Renee Dawn Gordon, 43, died Monday, Dec. 12, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff.

Larry Austin Thompson, 67, of Fisk, Missouri died Monday, Dec. 12, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Thompson was born Nov. 23, 1955 in Doniphan, Missouri, son of the late William and Eldeen Thompson. On July 12, 1980, he married Barbara Jewell Thompson. She survives...

Jean Mansfield, 90, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on Dec. 11, 2022, at Westwood Hills Care Center in Poplar Bluff. Jean was born on Oct. 5, 1932, to the late Kermit and Ruth Ketchum in Bonne Terre, Missouri. She married Sam Mansfield. He survives...

James David Hicks Sr., 75, of Fisk, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in the very same house he was born in on Oct. 21, 1947. He was the son of the late Ernest and Agnes Hicks. On Aug. 26, 1967, he married Carol Ann Meehan. She preceded him in death on March 4, 2011...

David Ray Roberts, 66, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Roberts was born Feb. 6, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, son of the late Floyd Poe Roberts and Betty Jane Morgan. He is survived by one daughter: Katelyn Roberts and fiancé, Austin, of Nixa, Missouri; three grandchildren: Demetria Ra’Shae and Riley Rae Taylor and Thatcher Bagwell; three siblings: Karen Canter of Nixa, Melodie Bailey and Merl Morgan, both of Poplar Bluff. ...

Trina Morris, 49, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at PBRMC. Visitation is at noon Friday, Dec. 16, Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service is at 2 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in Forest Chapel in Piedmont. Online condolences; www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Butler County Sheriff’s Department Robert Cline, 41, of Poplar Bluff, was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 14 at the Probation Parole Community Supervision Center at 1441 Black River Industrial Park Rd. Cline was booked in on a Butler County warrant for first peace disturbance and harassment. Bond was set at $20,000 and he was lodged in the Butler County jail...

Melissa Ann Stucker, 58, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She married the love of her life Timothy R. Stucker Sept. 30, 1982. He preceded her in death June 14, 2019...

Kenny Waller, Jr., 50, of Malden died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

David Bradley, 68, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on Dec. 14, 2022 at his home in Poplar Bluff. David was born on Aug.29, 1954, to Stanley and Mary (Ruble) Bradley in Poplar Bluff. He married Gina (Broz) on Aug. 9, 2012, she survives. David is survived by his wife; son, James E Bradley; granddaughters, Pyeper Bradley and Justice Bradley; brother, Mark Bradley...

Betty Thompson, 87, of Poplar Bluff passed away on Nov. 5, 2022. Betty was born Feb. 21, 1935 to the late to the late Tony and Grace Thompson. In 1952 she married the late Merle Sorrells. She taught Sunday school for many years at Twin Springs Church on Highway M in Poplar Bluff...

Marie Annette Bower was born Aug. 8, 1936 at her parents’ farm just outside of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Her parents were Oscar Lee Bower and Roberta Isabel Holman. She had four sisters and one brother. She was a natural beauty and the Basketball Queen for Broseley High School. She married Jerome T. Kenner, son of Perry Kenner and Ina Seymore. They married in a private ceremony on June 1, 1955 at the Kenner home in Poplar Bluff...

Jean Jordan, daughter of the late James Lee and Beatrice Potts Lee, was born on July 7, 1938, in Hartford, Kentucky, and departed this life on Dec. 15, 2022, at her residence in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 84 years. Mrs. Jordan was a former employee of Schnucks in St. Louis, Missouri for 20 years. She was a member of the Poplar Bluff Eagles #3730, and past president of the Poplar Bluff Eagles Auxiliary...

April L. Colburn, 45, of Broseley, Missouri, died Thursday, Dec.15, 2022, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mrs. Colburn was born Sept. 26, 1977, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Jerry Parson and the late Barbara Parson. She was lovingly referred to as “The Crazy Cat Lady.”...

Patsy Treat, 70, of Kennett died Thursday at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

Reba Sue Knotts, 76, of Calvert City, Kentucky died Saturday at Mercy Health, Paducah.

Terry Lee Powell, 59, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 in Poplar Bluff.

Juanita Brewington Baxter died Dec. 12, 2022, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born Nov. 25, 1929, to Robert Lee Brewington and Velma Warren Brewington Scott. She was a graduate of Fisk High School and attended Southeast Missouri State University. She was an active member of First Baptist Church Poplar Bluff for more than 65 years. She was a member of Valleydale Baptist Church after her move to Birmingham...

Charles Glendell Edwards (C.G.) was the youngest son of Louis Lee Edwards and Daisy Ann Baker. He was born Feb. 20, 1936, at LaValle, Missouri and departed this life Dec. 15, 2022, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 86 years...

Charles Steven Wisdom, an amazing husband, father, MyPa, and friend to everyone, passed at the young age of 63 at his home of over 38 years in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. Steve was a true friend to all he came in contact with, he knew no strangers...

Ruth Marie Barry, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Dec. 20, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Ruth was born on May 8, 1939 to John and Ruth Thurman (Boyer) in Tallulah Lake, California. Ruth had a devoted love for her church and children. She will be truly missed by everyone...

The Rev. William “Howard” Coleman, 91, of Poplar Bluff went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Dec. 21, 2022, at Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti. Howard was born on April 19, 1931, to Sam and Rosie Coleman in Missouri. On Oct. 15, 1966, he married the love of his life, Maxine Kenser Springer. She preceded him in death Sept. 18, 2019...

Katie Marie Loury, 81, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed from this life to her heavenly home Dec. 23, 2022, with loving family members at her side. Katie was born June 23, 1941, to Lonnie and Arizona Roach. She graduated from Poplar Bluff High School, received her LPN license in 1971, and worked at Doctor’s Hospital and later for Dr. Alex Hoja at Northwest Medical Clinic...

Eujantia Taylor, 89, of Bernie died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, in Bernie.

Brian Allen, 43, of Poplar Bluff, died Dec. 24, 2022. Visitation is at 11 a.m., Dec. 28, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service is at 1 p.m., Piedmont Chapel. Burial will be in Alwood Cemetery, Piedmont. Online condolences; www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Billie Griggs, 91, of Williamsville, Missouri, died Dec. 23. Visitation is at 5 p.m, Friday, Dec. 30, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Williamsville Chapel. Funeral service is at 10:30 am, Saturday, Dec. 31, also in the Williamsville Chapel. Burial is in Graham Cemetery, Piedmont...

Junior Ray Pyle, son of the late Charley “Pete” Pyle and Geraldine Cooper Pyle, was born on Feb. 14, 1948, in Dunklin County, Missouri, and departed this life on Dec. 25, 2022, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 74 years...

Nora Lee West-Ligons, 88, of Campbell, Missouri, died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022 at St Bernard’s Medical Center, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Mrs. West-Ligons was born June 6, 1934 in Gideon, Missouri, daughter of the late Jay and Pauline Payne. On Aug.13, 2020, she married Laverne Ligons. ...

Luther Henry Pettypool, 90, of Qulin, Missouri, died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Pettypool was born Oct. 30, 1932 in Fisk, Missouri, son of the late John and Fannie Pettypool. He had served in the Army in the 521st signal Corp during the Korean War. He had worked at McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis and several saw mills in Southeast Missouri. He also worked for Butler County Highway Department for 20 years and was a truck owner operator for eight years...

Wilma Louise (nee Atnip) McKuin, of Poplar Bluff died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022. Born to John Alexander and Minnie Louisa (nee Leach) Atnip Sept. 3, 1932, she was the youngest of 10 children, all having preceded her in death. She was married to Donald G. McKuin on Nov. 25, 1951. She joined her husband in England as he served in the Korean War. They later moved to Houston, Texas, where together they were self-employed in a successful electrical firm. They retired back to Poplar Bluff in 1985...

Tonya L. “Mills” Brandsasse, 39, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away, Dec. 21, 2022 at St. Louis, Missouri. She was born June 7, 1983, at Poplar Bluff to Terence Mills and Arlena L. Kingery. She is survived by her mother; Arlena L. Mills and her children, James McCrellus of Poplar Bluff, Jonathan Brandsasse of Springfield, Missouri, Caleb Brandsasse and Emilee Brandsasse, both of Olney, Illinois; her fiancé, Eric Brown of Poplar Bluff; as well as one brother, Ronnie Kingery of Fairdealing, Missouri; grandchild, Jaxton McCrellus; and aunt and uncle, Robin and Kevin Redus of Gatewood, Missouri. ...

Carolyn Joan Warren, 81, of Jackson, Missouri, formerly of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, at Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Carolyn was born on March 31, 1941, to Donald and Geneva (Johnson) Lawson in Neelyville, Missouri. She married Bert Lee Warren Sr. on March 7, 1959, in Poplar Bluff...

James A. Giger was born April 12, 1938 and passed away Dec. 14, 2022. James was predeceased by his wife, Earline Patterson Giger, April, 1999, two sons, Charles Giger, 1979 and James Giger Jr., 2017 and stepdaughter Carla Williams Bogenrief, 2017...

Billy Skaggs, 78, of Campbell died Sunday at his residence.

Katelyn Veronica Gordan was born Jan. 12, 1996 and died Dec. 14,2022 Our Beloved Katelyn transitioned to life everlasting on Dec. 14,2022. Those who will cherish her memory include: her mother Brandy O’Connor, her father Charles and Cierra Shaefer, her dad and mom Marquis and Sally Adams. ...

Katelyn Veronica Gordan was born Jan. 12, 1996 and died Dec. 14,2022 Our Beloved Katelyn transitioned to life everlasting on Dec. 14,2022. Those who will cherish her memory include: her mother Brandy O’Connor, her father Charles and Cierra Shaefer, her dad and mom Marquis and Sally Adams. ...

Herman James Eggers, 79, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Dec. 27, 2022, at his home in Poplar Bluff. Herman was born on Oct. 1, 1943, to Herman and Frieda Mae (Smith) Eggers in Poplar Bluff. He married Geneva Lucille Robbins on June 20, 1965, in a double wedding ceremony, alongside Robert Perry Balmas and Patricia Ann Robbins, on the lawn of the Robbins’ farm in Monett, Missouri. Herman said he had a 60-year love affair with Geneva...

Katelyn Veronica Gordon was born Jan. 12, 1996 and died Dec. 14,2022 Our Beloved Katelyn transitioned to life everlasting on Dec. 14,2022. Those who will cherish her memory include: her mother Brandy O’Connor, her father Charles and Cierra Shaefer, her dad and mom Marquis and Sally Adams. ...

David Peery, 62, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff.

Anna Belle Duncan, 103, formerly of Harviell, Missouri, passed away Dec. 27, 2022, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre, Missouri. Anna was born on Nov. 1, 1919, to the late Wilbur and Kate Steed in Willard, Missouri. She married the love of her life M.E. Duncan on Nov. 5, 1936, in Bradford, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on March 4, 2001...

Dorothy Carleen Gowen, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri completed her earthly journey Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at her home with her loving family at her bedside. In 1959, Dorothy married the love of her life, Bobby Gean Gowen in Poplar Bluff. He preceded her in death in 2014...

Opal Louise “Charlee” Allen was born to the late Miles Allison and Maudie May Fox on Aug. 26, 1945, in Chaonia, Missouri, and departed this life Dec. 28, 2022. She was preceded in death by her brothers George, Leonard, Austin, Arthur, Frankie, Billy, Chucky, Bobby Jo, and John; and her sisters Mary, Charlotte, Grace, and Glenda...

Joseph Michael West I was born on Sept. 3, 1955, to George and Inez West in St. Louis, Missouri. He passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, with his arms wrapped around the love of his life. He enjoyed singing, writing music, and playing guitar. He loved to hunt, fish, and do anything outdoors. He loved the Lord and he loved his family dearly...