Obituaries from April 2023

Marcia Moore, 72, of Piedmont, died Saturday, April 1, 2023, at her residence. Visitation is at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service is 1 p.m., also in Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in New Liberty Jacktown, Clubb...

Roena L. (Hopkins) Reasons, 75, of Dudley, Missouri, was welcomed into Heaven Sunday, April 2, 2023, at her home with her loving family at her side. Roena was born Aug. 18, 1947, in Poplar Bluff to Roy and Vela Juanita (Smith) Hopkins. She married Gerald (Lane) Reasons Nov. ...

Roena L. (Hopkins) Reasons, 75, of Dudley, Missouri, was welcomed into Heaven Sunday, April 2, 2023, at her home with her loving family at her side. Roena was born Aug. 18, 1947, in Poplar Bluff to Roy and Vela Juanita (Smith) Hopkins. She married Gerald (Lane) Reasons Nov. ...

Priscilla June (Brooks) Pitchie, 92, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023. June was born Oct. 21, 1930, to Charles and Lois Brooks in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Richard G. Pitchie Aug. 7, 1953. June attended Senath, Missouri schools and earned her Registered Nurse pin from St. ...

Shannon Marie Wallace, 43, passed away March 29, 2023, at her home. Shannon was born Feb. 11, 1980, to Robert and Olivia Wallace of Poplar Bluff. Visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2023, at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home. The service will be at 1 p.m...

Peggy Plafcan, 86, of Piedmont, died Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation is at noon, Wednesday, April 5, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service is at 2 p.m., also in Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in Clay Cemetery, Piedmont...

Nicholas (Nick) D. Nelson, 76, died Tuesday, April 4, at Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital after a short illness. Nelson was born March 30, 1947, in Poplar Bluff. His parents were Chester and Nora Lee (Taylor) Nelson. Surviving him are his brother, Michael Nelson (Kim); four nieces, Staci Nelson and Amy Nelson of Florida, Jennifer Smith (James) of Fairhope, Alabama, and Krista Greenwall (Joe) of Poplar Bluff; 10 great-nieces and great-nephews, J. ...

Mildred Lucille Mize, 82, of Doniphan, Missouri, passed away April 3, 2023, at Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was born April 20, 1940, at Neelyville, Missouri to the late SL “Ted” Dollins and Mary “Haynes” Dollins. She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church of Doniphan and had in previous years been a member of Coon Island General Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed flowers, gardening and her grandchildren...

Pat McClure of Poplar Bluff passed away on April 4, 2023. She was born on March 8, 1941, in Kennett, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her husband, Claudie McClure; two brothers, Harold Eaker and Jim Eaker; and one sister, Mary Bond. She is survived by her children, Marty McClure and Claudia Russell; grandchildren, Nikki McClure, Zachary (Haley) McClure, Ashley Douglas, Emiley (Gavin) Francis, Hunter McClure, and Makayla Russell and eight great-grandchildren, Cheston, Rylan, Evalee, Weston, Chet, Peyton, Buck, and Ava.. ...

Terry Evans Jr., 51, of Puxico, Missouri, died Tuesday, April 4, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Pansie Earline Ward, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her home Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Earline was born Aug. 11, 1947, to Earnie and Pansie (Hendrickson) Hale in Poplar Bluff. She married John Edward Ward Sept.24, 1965, in Poplar Bluff...

Freda Beatrice Easter, 97, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri died, Friday, April 7, 2023, in Poplar Bluff.

Brenda Kay Gowen, 67, of Ellsinore, Missouri, peacefully passed away with family by her side on April 7, 2023, at her home in Ellsinore. Brenda was born Feb. 13, 1956, to Leroy and Mary Virginia (Deckard) Whitesell in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married the love of her life, Donnie Gowen July 2, 1996...

Gene Winford Hill, 87, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on April 6, 2023 at his home in Poplar Bluff. Gene was born on Feb. 22, 1936 to John Earl and Rosie Bell (Lowery) Hill in Blytheville, Arkansas. Gene had retired from working at the phone company after 33 years, was a Mason for 50 years. He loved to work with wood and to go fishing. He was notorious for being the life of the party, he also loved to be with family...

Bettie G. Vesterby, 94, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Sunday, April 9, 2023, at her residence in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Vesterby was born to the late Aaron and Bertha Mae Gibbs in Malden, Missouri, Sept. 1, 1928. She was a member of New Home General Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. Bettie loved to be needed. She was a proud homemaker and enjoyed baking and quilting. She also loved her dog, Sadie...

Oliver Michael ‘Mike’ Priest, 74, of Wappapello, Missouri, died Friday, April 7, 2023, at his home.

Sherry Hopper, 67, of Qulin, Missouri, died Monday, April 10, 2023, at her residence in Qulin. Mrs. Hopper was born Jan. 25, 1956, in Kennett, Missouri, to Ray and Doris Sowell. Sherry enjoyed camping and spending time at home relaxing and watching TV...

Glenda Cope Jones was born on Oct. 30, 1944, in St. Louis, Missouri, to William G. Cope and Elsie Moore Cope. On April 15, 1973, Glenda married Charles D. Jones of Doniphan. He passed away on Jan. 1, 2023, and she missed him terribly. On April 10, 2023, while surrounded by her family at her home, she went to be with Charlie and their son, Charles David Jones, Jr. in heaven...

William Mace, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away April 11, 2023 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff William was born Oct. 28, 1955 to Thomas Austin Mace and Oda Lee (Bracy) Mace in Hayti, Missouri. William is survived by common law wife, Letha Watson; daughter, Wanda Elrod; grandson, Wade Young; great-grandchildren, Alannah-Kay Young, Baily Mae Young; siblings, Terry Blowers, Patsy Guevara, Carolyn Hannah, Thomas Eugene Mace, and Edward Mace...

Nelda “Rozelle” Cookson, 83 years, 9 months, and 20 days. She was born June 21, 1939, in Lott, Texas, the daughter of Zellner “Plunk” Lee and Irene Mustian Daniel. She passed away April 10, 2023, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri...

Freda Maxine Deckard, 90, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Deckard was born on Jan. 22, 1933, in Centerville, MO. She had worked as a farmer and enjoyed gardening, sewing and animals. Freda was a member of the Calvary Community Church and a founding member of the Missouri Pet Breeders Association...

Yvonne Elrod, 96, of Piedmont, died Tuesday, April 11. Visitation is at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, April 16, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. The funeral will follow at 3:00 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial will be in Mt. View Cemetery, Des Arc. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Janice Bellina, 76, passed away on April 9 at her residence in Rockledge, Florida. Janice was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Eugene and Louise Stuart Dec. 16, 1946. She was a graduate of Fisk-Rombauer High School and retired from Southwestern Bell...

Clarence “Howard” Counts, 93, of Piedmont died Sunday, April 16, at Clark’s Mountain Nursing Center. Visitation is at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 22, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service is at 3 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in Peachtree Cemetery, Piedmont...

Woodrow Leonard Farr, 86, of Malden died Friday, April 14, 2023 at Ridgeview Living Community in Malden.

Susan Fortenberry, 62, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away April 15, 2023 at Cedargate Healthcare in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Susan was born June 9, 1960 to Harold and Patricia Baker in San Antonio, Texas. She married Mike Fortenberry, he survives...

Bruce Malcom McIver, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Sunday, April 16, 2023, at St. Francis Medical Center, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mr. McIver was born May 1, 1937 in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania, son of the late Grover Neil McIver and Emma Robinson...

Joe Wayne Danner, 96, of Rogersville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 in Cox Medical Center South. Joe was born April 15, 1927 in Kennett, Missouri to John and Myrtle Danner. Joe was one of seven children. While helping his parents on the farm he joined the United States Army and served two years during WWII. After the Army he married Vera Lee Webber in 1948. He worked on their farm in Southeast Missouri and was also a carpenter for many years...

Bernard L. Allen , 81, of Naylor, passed away on April 16, 2023, at SSM St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Missouri surrounded by his family. Bernard was born to Martin VB Allen and Lena Simmons Allen on Oct. 10, 1941 in Grafton, Illinois. He soon moved to Naylor where he remained for most of his life. ...

Cheryl Martin Hillis, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Cheryl was born July 4, 1948, in Wichita, Kansas, daughter of the late Russell and Rosemary Martin. She loved her church family. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff...

Catherine Almond, 90, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri died Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Poplar Bluff.

Dorothy Hover Atwell of Neelyville passed away, April 18, 2023, at Cedargate Nursing Home with Legacy Hospice from complications of COVID. Dorothy was born to John A. Hover and Purma Morrow Hover Jan. 8, 1939, at Taft, Missouri. She graduated from Neelyville High School in 1957 and married her high school sweetheart, Johnny Charles Atwell, Sr. They were married 59 years and 11 months...

Wanda Louise Graham Plemmons Bean, 95, of St. Charles, Missouri, formerly of Poplar Bluff, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, surrounded by family. Wanda was born Nov. 9, 1927, in Peach Orchard, Arkansas. ...

Harlan B. Russell, 69, of Poplar Bluff died Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 500 Highway NN, Poplar Bluff...

Catherine Moore Almond of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, peacefully passed away with her devoted daughter by her side on the evening of April 18, 2023. Catherine was born on Feb. 15,1933, to William and Nettie Lee (Campbell) Moore in Hope, Arkansas. Catherine was a retired homemaker. ...

John Joseph Mureno, 59, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday April 18, 2023. He was of Italian and Irish descent, both sets of grandparents immigrated from their native counties. He was born Jan. 7, 1964, in Poplar Bluff, to George and Gertrude Mureno...

Shirley Ann Thomson, 65, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Thursday, April 20, 2023, at her residence.

Vickie Sue Lindsey, 69, of Malden died Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

Ulrike “Ukie” Maria (Gaebler) Hoja, 92, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023. Ukie was born on Aug. 11, 1930, in Madras, India to German missionaries, Paul and Lisa Gaebler. She married Dr. Witold Alex Hoja in 1953, in Berea, Kentucky...

Wilma Juanita Brown, 98, of Poplar Bluff, departed this earth, Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Cedar Gate Nursing Home. Wilma was born June 15, 1924 to Clay Tinker and Nancy Mae (McClain) Tinker. Wilma was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. She enjoyed reading, was an active member of her church, and loved spending time with her family...

Vernon Wilson, 69, of Campbell, passed away Friday, April 21, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

Pauline Hammons, 93, of Poplar Bluff, gained her heavenly wings on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in Poplar Bluff. Pauline was born on Jan. 18, 1930, to Wyman and May (Cardwell) Ramsey in Bernie. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff but also attended Grace Christian Fellowship from time to time. ...

Glen Elledge, 84, of Wappapello, Missouri, died Saturday, April 22, 2023, at his residence in Wappapello. Mr. Elledge was born Aug. 11, 1938, in Wappapello, son of the late Estel Clemo and Fannie Evelyne Elledge. He was a 32nd degree mason and a member of Potosi Masonic Lodge #131. Mr. Elledge formerly had owned Glen’s Place at Wappapello, Glen Elledge Trucking and G & S Cattle and most recently was a rural mail carrier at Wappapello...

Oran R. Shearrer, 97, of Patterson, died Friday, April 21, at his residence. Visitation is at 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 25, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service is at 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 26, also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial following in Rowland-Woods Cemetery, Patterson, with full military honors...

Teresa F. Rushing, daughter of the late Eugene and Oleta (Fletcher) Harrison, was born Feb.16, 1956, in Dexter, Missouri. She departed this life on April 21, 2023 at the age of 67. Teresa worked as a Certified Activity Director at Beverly Enterprise Nursing Home in Dexter. She also worked at Dave’s Food Center in Fisk, Missouri. She enjoyed her family, was an avid vegetable gardener and a true blue avid Chicago White Sox fan...

Barbara (Lanier) Livonia, our beloved mother, laid down her cross in exchange for her crown on April 22, 2023, after 81 years of life. Barbara is known for her sweet, beautiful smile and kind, hearted spirit. She was gifted in art and shared her special vision of the world through her paintings. Barbara loved people from all walks of life and loved to travel and explore creation...

Marvin Benjamin Berry, 71, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away April 23, 2023, at his home in Poplar Bluff. Marvin believed that Jesus Christ is the son of God and now he is with him. Marvin was born Feb. 8, 1952, to Leonard and Alpha (Bridges) Berry in Poplar Bluff. He married Robin Moe Berry June 14, 1974...

Cecil Edward “Ed” Gore, son of the late Thomas Calvin Gore and Minnie Belle (Pankey) Gore was born on March 11, 1940, in Ellsinore, Missouri and departed this life on April 15, 2023 in Ellsinore. He had attained the age of 83 years, one month and four days. ...

Feb. 20, 1931 - April 9, 2023 On Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend Gertrude Alexander Thompson passed away following a stroke. She was born in 1931 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to John Willis Alexander and Myra Blanche (Stokely) Alexander of Williamsville Missouri...

Dr. Ronald John Lakusiewicz, 82, of Poplar Bluff died Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Poplar Bluff.

Larry Bradford Thompson, 50, Naylor, Missouri, died Friday, April 21, 2023.

Jeffrey Steven Slusher, 48, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at his home in Poplar Bluff Missouri surrounded by his family and loved ones. Jeffrey was born Sept. 12, 1974 to Johnny Steven Slusher and Belinda Hribovsek in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was united in married Regina (Hillis) Slusher Nov. 14, 1998, in Dudley, Missouri...

Leon Young, 71, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Monday, April 24, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff.

Heather Roberts, 48, of Sikeston, Missouri, died Monday, April 24, 2023, at Regional Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee.

Ivy Baxter, 84, of High Ridge, Missouri, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Missouri.

Rodger Dale Marler, 78, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023. He was born Feb. 20, 1945, in Broseley, Missouri to Clarence and Juanita (Hanley) Marler. Rodger was a truck driver, working for Associated Wholesale Grocers until retiring. Survivors: children, Scott Marler, Tracy (Doug) Bailey, Chris Marler, Matthew (Michelle) Marler; 10 grandchildren, Melayna Waxler, Neeley Henry, Jakob Bailey, Lauren Bailey, Leyton Marler, Kaylee Marler, Ivoree Marler, Levi Marler, Christian Marler, Aiden Marler; two great-grandchildren, Bentley and Jayliana.. ...

Betty Bilbrey, 90, of Williamsville, died Wednesday, April 26, at her residence. Visitation is at 5 p.m., Friday, April 28, at United Methodist Church, Williamsville. Funeral service is at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 29, also at Williamsville United Methodist Church. Burial following in Duncan Cemetery...

Barbara Jean Collins, 81, wife of the late Richard J. Collins and daughter of the late Joseph and Faye Suttner, died peacefully in her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri Saturday, April 22, 2023. The visitation will begin at 8 a.m. Monday May 1, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 123 N. Eighth St., in Poplar Bluff. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 9 a.m. with burial immediately following at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery...

Sylvia Rita Miller, 63, of Quincy, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at her home surrounded by family. Sylvia was born on Oct. 8, 1959, in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of Dr. Francis and Lucia Balciunas Tarvydas of Edina, Missouri...

Anna May Holland, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, departed this life on April 23, 2023, at her residence. She was born Dec. 6, 1939, in Neelyville, Missouri to the late Hubert Arthur Cassinger and Opal “Bowman” Cassinger. She is survived by three children: Ron Spencer, Teresa Sample and Cindy Barnet; grandchildren: Ashley Sample, Jaret Barnet, Samantha Armes, Derek Spencer, Eric Barnet, and Ryan Barnet; as well great-grandchildren: Spencer, Emersyn, and Harper Armes. ...

Brenda Kay Harwell, 65, of Grandin, Missouri died April 22, 2023 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

James William Adams, 76, of Mountain View, Missouri, died April 26, 2023 in Mountain View.