Obituaries from March 2023

Lana Diane Glaze, 76, of Harviell, Missouri, passed away Feb. 28, 2023 at her home in Harviell. Lana was born Nov. 30, 1946 to Harry and Retta Lee in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married David Glaze Jan. 17, 1969, in Poplar Bluff. Lana was a dedicated nurse for Kneibert Clinic for most of her career until her health forced her into early retirement...

Edward L. McKinney died Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, and his body was found Monday, Feb. 27 2023. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Bradshaw Funeral Home, 10 N. Bypass Kennett, Missouri. The funeral will begin at noon Bradshaw Funeral Home...

On Dec. 31, 1954, the Lord loaned us Michael Lynn Tharp. He began his earthly journey in Pocahontas, Arkansas, born to Harold and Davine (Lincoln) Tharp. He was blessed to grow up on his family farm in Success, Arkansas, making memories with his brothers (Danny and Terry) and the Jordan and Knowlton families...

Kenneth Barks, 55, of Ballwin, Missouri, formerly of Greenville, died Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Visitation is at 4 pm, Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. Funeral will follow at 1 p.m., Monday, March 6, 2023, also in the Greenville Chapel. Burial is at Crossroads Cemetery...

Terrell Edwin Robinson, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Feb. 27, 2023, at his home in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Terrell was born Dec. 20, 1948, to John and Augusta (Evans) Robinson in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Sally Chronister on July 27, 2001, in Harlingen, Texas...

Willa Bilbery, 94, of Williamsville, died Saturday, March 4, at Clark’s Mountain Nursing Center. Visitation is at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Williamsville Chapel. Funeral service is at noon, also in the Williamsville Chapel. Burial is in Holiday Cemetery, Williamsville...

Alpha Marie Kearbey, 84, of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Ellsinore, died Sunday, March 5, 2023. Visitation will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, in the McSpadden Funeral Home in Ellsinore, with the funeral services following at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Scott Reynolds, Rev. Jerry Crowley and Rev. John Crowley officiating...

Millie Brown, 96, of Datto passed away March 3, 2023, at Corning Therapy and Living Center in Corning. Mrs. Brown was born Feb. 5, 1927 in Datto. She loved visiting with her family and enjoyed gospel singing, having been a member of a quartet for many years when she was young. She was a farmer and farmer’s wife. She and her husband, Quinn, worked side by side in the fields and managing day to day operations of their family farm. She was a member of Datto Missionary Baptist Church...

Loretta Wedepohl, 89, of Potosi, Missouri, formerly of Greenville, died Saturday, March 4, at Potosi Manor. Visitation is at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 11, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. Funeral service is at 3 p.m., also in the Greenville Chapel. Burial is in Rookwell Cemetery...

Jeanne Wallace, 82, of Mill Spring, died Saturday, March 4, at Crystal Oaks, Festus. Visitation is at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 8, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service is at 11 a.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in Carson Hill Cemetery, Mill Spring...

Jeannie Paskel, 70, of Campbell died Sunday, March 5, 2023, at her home.

Mary Caroline Saracini, 92, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Mary was born Aug. 5, 1930, to Gerard and Caroline (Baumgardner) Saracini in Poplar Bluff. Mary was a devout Catholic and active member at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Poplar Bluff. ...

Amber Dawn Curry, 32, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday March 8, 2023, in her home. She was born Jan. 5, 1991, St. Louis, Missouri, to the late John Carver and Kelly (Kendle) Hartwick. Amber was a lifelong resident of Poplar Bluff. She enjoyed being outdoors, collecting rocks and doing arts and crafts. She loved spending time with her children...

Rose M. Nicolini Mock, 83, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Cedargate Care Center.

Juanita “Tillie” Caroldean Yarbro, 92, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away March 10, 2023 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Tillie was born May 22, 1930, to Howard and Gertrude McPherson in Faulkner County, Arkansas. She married Jack Rayford Yarbro July 6, 1947, in Piggott, Arkansas...

Walter ‘Little Walter’ E. Anderson, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2023, at Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral Chapel. The funeral service will follow at 4 p.m. in the chapel with Pastor Chuck Clark officiating...

Mary Louise McNamee, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away surrounded by family, Thursday, March 9, 2023. Mary was born Jan. 25, 1939, to Raymond and Gladys (Page) Hillis in Williamsville, Missouri. She married Jerry William McNamee Sept. 7, 1956, in Desoto County, Mississippi...

Vera Lavadia Allen, 94, of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, March 10, 2023, at her residence in Poplar Bluff.

Jimmie Ray Middleton, 76, of Vulcan, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at Parkland Medical Center, Farmington, Missouri. Visitation is at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 16, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service following at 1 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in Sutton Cemetery, Vulcan...

Elmer Buchanan, 94, of Hot Springs Village passed away March 4, 2023. He was born in Popular Bluff, Missouri, Sept. 9, 1928. A celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15 at Caruth Village Funeral Home. Guest may register at www.caruth-hale.com...

Gerald Pleasant, 91, of Campbell died Monday, March 13, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Rev. Frank Everett Gunter, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away March 11, 2023 at General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, Missouri. Frank was born on July 19, 1940 to Van and Janie E. Gunter in Rives, Missouri. He married Betty Gunter, who preceded him in death...

Thomas Edward Hoon died unexpectedly Feb. 13, 2023. Thomas is survived by his two children, Justin Hoon and Kaitlyn Hoon; his mother, Twila Ray Ogden; his brother, William Hoon; and sister, Twila Ann Hoon Witz. He was predeceased by his father and grandparents...

Thomas Edward Hoon died unexpectedly Feb. 13, 2023. Thomas is survived by his two children, Justin Hoon and Kaitlyn Hoon; his mother, Twila Ray Ogden; his brother, William Hoon; and sister, Twila Ann Hoon Witz. He was predeceased by his father and grandparents...

Roy Gene Walker, 88, of Poplar Bluff, died March 15, 2023 in Sikeston, Missouri. Mr. Walker was a devout Christian and a member of the Green Forest Church of Christ of Poplar Bluff. Born Sept. 9, 1934, in Melbourne, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Hubert and Opal (Hodges) Walker...

Geraldine “Gerry” Hover, 88, of Harviell, Missouri passed away March 15, 2023, at her residence. She was born July 8, 1934, at Corning, Arkansas to the late Novie Murrell and Irene “Thompson” Murrell. On Jan. 6, 1957, at Poplar Bluff, Missouri she was married to Donald Albert Hover. He preceded her in death on March 10, 2022...

Marsha (Whelchel) Stanfill, 70, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away, March 15, 2023 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born March 28, 1952, at Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late Elmer Whelchel and Allene “Richardson” Whelchel. She is survived by two children: Paige West and husband, Eric, and Jana Stanfill, all of Poplar Bluff; four grandchildren: Braiden, Ethan, Hadley and Kimber, as well as one sister, Rebecca Bridgewater of Poplar Bluff...

Helen J. Sparkman Brandt, 98, of Decatur, Illinois, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Missouri died Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Decatur, Illinois.

Debra Rene Jameson, 65, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away surrounded by her loving family, Friday, March 17, 2023, in Poplar Bluff. Debra was born on June 25, 1957, to Christopher and Charlotte (Resler) Brock in Peru, Indiana. She married Jim D. Jameson in Poplar Bluff...

Doris Elizabeth Graney, 97, 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 Alwyn and Corrine (Kreider) Hansen. She married Alwyn Graney on June 7, 1947 in Bournemouth, England. ...

Helen (Sparkman) Brandt, 97, departed this earthly life Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Decatur, Illinois. She was born in western Butler County to Myrtle (Davis) Boxx and Luther Boxx. After attending four different grade schools and two years of high school at Ellsinore, she graduated from Poplar Bluff High school in 1943. ...

Harold Dwayne Muse, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Poplar Bluff. He was born July 2, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Arthur Senator and Dorothy Estel (Lumley) Muse. Harold was a long-time resident of Poplar Bluff. He was of the Baptist faith.  Harold was a retired truck driver of many years. He loved spending time with his wife Ruth of 55 years, his children and grandchildren. Harold served his country in the U.S. Air Force...

Marline Guillermo, 54, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died March 18, at her residence. Visitation is at 11 a.m., Friday, March 24, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral following at noon also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in Rings Creek Cemetery, Patterson...

Troy D. Wallace, 87, of Piggott, Arkansas, passed away March 22, 2023, at Piggott Community Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2023, at Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Piggott, with burial to follow at Piggott Cemetery...

Rev. Frank Everett Gunter, 82, of Poplar Bluff passed away March 11, 2023, at General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, Missouri. Frank was born July 19,1940, to Van and Janie Gunter in Rives, Missouri. He was preceded in death by wives, Clara Gunter, and Betty Gunter...

Mary Sue Shamblin, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, formerly of Qulin, Missouri, died Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Shamblin was born March 21, 1938, in Qulin, daughter of the late Chester Sylvester and Ethel Iona Rose. She was of the Baptist faith and loved Gospel music. She was married to Ronnie Shamblin. He preceded her in death in 1995...

Charley Wayne Brooks, 68, Malden died Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

Joyce Marie Jeffries, 76-year-old resident of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, departed this life Tuesday, March 21, 2023. She was born March 4, 1947, in Doniphan, Missouri, to Jerald and Vergie (Jarrett) Emmons. Joyce co-owned and operated the Stringtown Grocery for over 30 years. ...

Wanda L. Stephens passed away on March 16, 2023, in Gilbert, Arizona. She was born Wanda Lavern Mekan on Aug. 17, 1932, in Stoddard County, Missouri, to parents Ollie Bell Grim Mekan and August JF Mekan. Wanda graduated from Bernie High School and in 1953, married James E Stephens...

Lawana Conover Shearrer passed Feb. 5, 2023. Lawana was born to the late John and Opal Conover July 1, 1940 in Qulin, Missouri. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Joe Shearrer, and one son, Darwin Shearrer. She is survived by two sons, David Shearrer of California and Brian Shearrer of Fairview Heights, Illinois; two sisters, Connie Pierce of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Barbara Pritchett of Broseley, Missouri; one brother, Pete Conover and wife, Debbie Conover, of Broseley...

James F. Watson, son of the late Alvie and Jewell Fowler Watson was born Aug. 2, 1935, in Sikeston, Missouri and departed this life March 18, 2023, at the Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau at the age of 87. Mr. Watson was a Veteran of the United States Army and was a resident of Wappapello, Missouri. ...

Carolyn “Jo” JoAnn Jett, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, entered Heaven’s gates, March 23, 2023. Jo was born June 29, 1942, to Ira and Lily (Mitchell) Phillips in Stonefort, Illinois. She married Henry Lyle Jett on July 21, 1962, also in Stonefort, Illinois...

Vincent P. Maurer of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Hobe Sound, Florida and Traverers Rest, South Carolina, died peacefully Sunday morning, April 24, 2022, after a prolonged illness. Vincent was born July 19,1956, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was the only son of the late Earl P. Maurer of Poplar Bluff and the late Shirley (Fisher) Maurer of Poplar Bluff and Hobe Sound...

Bryce William Hogan, 36, of Springfield died Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield.

Wendell Shands 87, of Harviell, Missouri, passed away March 24, 2023 in the Missouri Veterans Home at Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born May 14, 1935 at Hornersville, Missouri to the late Marion Shands and Euylalia “Smith” Shands. Mr. Shands was a member of the Neelyville Methodist Church where he served as trustee and as treasurer. ...

Tommy Tompkins, 75, of Williamsville, Missouri, died Monday, March 27, 2023 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Tompkins was born Aug. 29, 1947 in Piggott, Arkansas, son of the late Sylvester and Clella Tompkins. He retired from the Union Pacific Railroad in the late nineties. Tommy was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. On Sept. 7, 1991, he married Suellen Adams Tompkins. She preceded him in death on Sept. 28, 2018...

Priscilla J. Pitchie, 92, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Friday, March 24, 2023. Arrangements will be announced later.

Jean Anne Douglas, 91, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away March 25, 2023 at her home in Poplar Bluff. Jean was born Jan. 1, 1932 to William and Lina (Davis) Felker in Bloomfield, Missouri. Jean enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren. She took pride in the way she presented herself and left a lasting impression on everyone that knew her...

Larry Samuel Silverberg, beloved brother, uncle, friend, passed from this earthly life March 18, 2023. He was the first child born to Samuel and Lois Silverberg Sept. 19, 1942, in Terre Haute, Indiana. Larry, a 1961 graduate of Otter Creek High School, enlisted in the Navy after being in the Navy reserve during high school. ...

LaVelma Jane Ballard-Little departed this Earth and arrived at the Gates of Heaven on Sunday, March 26, 2023. She was born Feb. 16, 1954, to the late Leon Berry and Mary Richie in Neelyville, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert Little and brother Alvin Louis Richie...

Jessie Crutchfield, 67, of Wappapello, died Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis. Visitation is at 5 p.m., Friday, March 31, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. Funeral service is at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023, also in the Greenville Chapel. Burial is in Kime Cemetery...

Eyvonna Kaye (Vinson) Fuller, 76, of Cleveland, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, Missouri. A Celebration of Life will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Cleveland Christian Church...

Roger Dale Lloyd, 78, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Evelyn’s Hospice House in Creve Coeur, Missouri. He was born Dec. 17, 1944 in Seligman, Missouri, the son of Clarence Franklin and Pansy Lena (Perkins) Lloyd, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was one brother, Connie Ray Lloyd...