Obituaries from July 2023

Jesse L. Birmingham, 79, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023 at the Greenville Healthcare Center in Greenville. He was born July 26, 1943 in Pascola, Missouri, the son of W.D. Birmingham and Juanita (Fields) Birmingham. Jesse was a Vietnam veteran, serving for five years in the U.S. Army. He was an auto dealer and worked as a ring man in auto auctions...

Shane Edward Slone, 37, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away June 30, 2023 at his home in Poplar Bluff. Shane was born on July 23, 1985 to Dale and Billie K. Slone in Clovis, New Mexico on Cannon AFB. Shane was a Eagle Scout and a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School. He lettered in the all state Choir and was a LPN...

George William Poston, 91, of Williamsville, Missouri died Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Gideon Care Center in Gideon, Missouri.

Jessica Lynn Gowen, 30, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri died Friday, June 23, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Paul Daniel “Danny” Hogg, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Monday, May 2, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Hogg was born July 22, 1942 in Poplar Bluff, to the late Paul and Helen Hogg. He graduated from Poplar Bluff High School and was on the school’s golf team. ...

Russell Gene McGowin, 87, of Fisk, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Memory Lane Skilled Nursing, in Dexter, Missouri. Mr. McGowin was born Aug. 7, 1935, in Deering, Missouri, son of the late Bennie and Opal McGowin...

Sebastian Jagger Dosier, 19, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away July 1, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Sebastian was born Feb. 28, 2004, to Mark and Melissa L. Dosier in Rockford, Illinois. Sebastian enjoyed rapping and writing music...

David L. Mattingly, 64, of Malden, Missouri, died Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Aspire Health and Rehab in Malden.

Noah Hillis, 66, of Williamsville, died Friday, July 7, at his residence. Visitation is at 5 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Williamsville Chapel. Funeral following at 7 p.m., also in the Williamsville Chapel. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Dewayne Robison, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Robison was born March 29, 1948 in Success, Arkansas, he loved engineering, building race cars, motorcycles, boats, flying airplanes. Mr. Robison was a truck driver, farmer, and a city employee. He was of Church of Christ faith...

Billie Jean Rhoads, 79, of Marion, Arkansas, formerly of Malden, died Sunday, July 2, 2023, at her residence in Marion.

Vernitta “Vee” Elizabeth Cowell, 92, of Mammoth Springs, Arkansas, died Friday, July 7, 2023, at her residence.

Marilyn Yvonne Dodge, 87, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away July 8, 2023 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff. Marilyn was born Sept. 30, 1935 to Carl and Lorene (Gabriel) James in Kennett, Missouri. She married Paris Dodge June 27, 1953. He preceded her in death...

Roger Redwine, 54, of Harviell, Missouri passed away July 8, 2023 at his home in Harviell, Missouri. Roger was born Oct. 27, 1968 to Billy Gene Redwine and Lee (Switzer) Groves in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Roger had worked for Briggs & Stratton for 30 years. He enjoyed grilling, working on cars, drag racing and baseball. One of his biggest loves was his dog Roxanne...

Dal C. Morris, son of the late Chester Hoover Morris and Audrey Jean (Keeney) Morris, was born Nov. 8, 1951 in Van Buren, Missouri and departed this life July 8, 2023 with his loving wife by his side. He had attained the age of 71 years and eight months...

Nola “Susie” S. Johnson, nee Moore, 76, of Cahokia, Illinois, born Nov. 1, 1946, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Saturday, July 8, 2023, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Susie was retired from the Department of Veteran Affairs in St. ...

Mary Jeanne Darnell, formerly of Wappapello, Missouri, was called to her heavenly home with her Lord and Savior Monday, July 3, 2023.   She loved the Lord and was a dedicated member of Little Brushy Church in Wappapello.  She married Dewey Ray Darnell June 1, 1957, at Broseley, Missouri. ...

Dennis Alton Taylor, 72, of Stringtown, Missouri passed away July 11, 2023, at DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, Missouri. Dennis was born May 29, 1951, to Willie and Veda Minehart Taylor in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Mary (Gutterman) Dec. 23, 1978, in Stringtown. ...

Mary Kelley, 75, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, July 12, at her residence. Visitation will be held at 5 p.m., Monday, July 17, Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. Funeral service follows at 7 p.m., also in Greenville Chapel. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Cloyd George Cook Jr., 72, of Fort Madison, Iowa, surrounded by his family left this earth and began his journey with Jesus Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. Cloyd was born on July 1, 1951, to Cloyd George Cook Sr. and Opal Fern (Camden) Cook in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Betty Schnellbacher on Dec. 21, 1973, in Ursa, Illinois...

Rose Mary Hill, 71, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in Fenton, Missouri. She was born July 28, 1951, in Poplar Bluff to Edgar Hill and Verneal Hunter. Rose Mary was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff. She loved spending time with her family and embroidering...

Khim Khoan was born Feb. 3, 1943 in Tagal, Cambodia. His mother was Soi and father was Gal. He had four brothers and two sisters. His mother and father were rice farmers. As a kid, he would climb up palm trees to collect palm sugar to support his family and make money. He and his family later moved to Battambang, as rice farming was not a good livelihood where they were living...

Jewell Berniece Tomerlin, 95, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Friday, July 14, 2023 at her residence in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Tomerlin was born Oct. 28, 1927 in Kime, Missouri, daughter of the late Ules and Vada Guinn Layton. She was a member of Fellowship General Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. She began working at Walmart when they opened the Poplar Bluff store and retired after 17 years...

Cheri Charolette Ann Moore-Dawe, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 7, 2023. Mrs. Dawe was born June 17, 1949, in Herrin, Illinois, daughter of the late Hugh Berkley and Rosalie Moore (née Short). On Dec. 15, 1973, she married Jerry Lyle Dawe. ...

Calvin Diamond, 86, of Fisk, Missouri, died Thursday, July 6, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Diamond was born Sept. 4, 1936, in Fisk, son of the late Elmer and Anna Diamond. On Nov. 17, 1962, he married Catharn Riley Diamond. She survives. Also surviving are two children: Lisa (Jimmy) Craig, and Brian (Lisa) Diamond; two grandchildren: Trevor (Victoria) Craig, and LeeAnn (Dalton Hefner) Craig; two great-grandchildren: Lainey Craig and Blakely Hefner...

Kathleen “Kathy” Morris, 66, of Piedmont, died Friday, July 14, at her residence. Visitation is at 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 19, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service is at 7 p.m., also in Piedmont Chapel. Online condolences : www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

John Rex Tucker of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Doniphan, departed this life Sunday, July 16, 2023, at the age of 100. He was born Oct. 4, 1922, in Tucker, Missouri, to the late John and Edith (Harman) Tucker. Due to his mother passing during childbirth, Rex was raised by his maternal grandparents, JC and Martha Harman while his father served in the U.S. ...

Everett Burkhart, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday July 17, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 13, 1946, Poplar Bluff, to Edgar Burkhart and Edna (Williams) Burkhart. Everett was a lifetime resident of Butler County. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, working on motors. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren...

Earlene Bailey, 93, of Malden, Missouri, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at her residence in Malden. Earlene, daughter of Raymond C. and Willie R. Foster Berry, was born Thursday, Oct. 3, 1929 in Tallapoosa, Missouri. She excelled in retail sales and customer service at Goldsmith Department Store. ...

Terry Clifton Rebstock, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away July 17, 2023, at St. Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. Terry was born Aug. 24, 1936, to William Cecil and Eura Christine Gardner Rebstock in Deering, Missouri. He married Tommie Lou Tabor April 4, 1955...

Jackie Howard Keele, 86, passed away on July 17, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Jackie was born Jan. 8, 1937 in Williamsville, Missouri and enlisted in the U.S. Army upon graduating from high school. Jackie worked his way up through the ranks becoming a Green Beret and Ranger and then becoming a Chief Warrant Officer flying helicopters. ...

Dewey Piatt, 92, of Qulin, Missouri, died Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Piatt was born Oct. 7, 1930, in Poplar Bluff, son of the late Frederick and Myrtle Piatt. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. ...

Cleta Elmina Laughlin, 95, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Laughlin was born April 24, 1928, in Poplar Bluff, daughter of the late Samuel G. and Myrtle Hamm. She was a devoted Christian and a longtime member of Agee Fellowship in Poplar Bluff. ...

Charles Ronald Sisk, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away July 19, 2023, at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Cape Girardeau. Charlie was born Aug. 18, 1940, to Serrah and Elsie (Sutton) Sisk in Charleston, Missouri. Charlie joined the Air Force in 1961 at the age of 20 and was honorably discharged in 1965. ...

Betty Jo Klein, 87, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri died Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

William Clarence Coleman, 95, of Williamsville, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his home Thursday, July 20, 2023. Mr. Coleman was born Sept. 15, 1927, in Shook, Missouri, son of the late Ira and Rosie Coleman. He was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, working in his shop, traveling, and sharing his traveling experiences with family and friends. He was known to be able to repair almost anything...

Mary Ann Polin, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, in Poplar Bluff. She was born Aug. 31, 1945, Leachville, Missouri to Walter Holden and Nelly (Blocker) Holden. Mary was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. She was of the Baptist faith. Mary enjoyed fishing and cooking for her family. She loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren...

Cecil Lee Thacker Sr., 80, of Campbell, Missouri, died Thursday, July 20, 2023 at the Campbell Health Care and Senior Living in Campbell.

Margaret “Margy” (Horn) Shumway of Cape Girardeau, originally of Malden, died Thursday, July 20, 2023 at the Chateau Girardeau. Her family was at her side. She was 98 years, 6 months, and 20 days old. She was born Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1924 in Advance, Missouri to Percy Vincent Horn and Dora Edna LaCroix Horn Kiel. She attended St. Mary’s grade school in Cape Girardeau and later graduated high school from Bluett High School in St. Louis...

Beverly Barnes, 73, of Clarkton died Saturday at her residence.

Clarence Ray Russom, Jr., 63, of Wappapello, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his home Saturday, July 22, 2023. Mr. Russom was born June 14, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri, son of the late Clarence Ray (Clint) and Maxine Russom. He was a member of Rombauer GB Church...

Howard Denaman Jones, 83, of Harviell, Missouri, passed away July 21, 2023 at his residence. He was born, May 29, 1940 at Manila, Arkansas to the late Saul Jones and Lorine “Melton” Jones. On Oct. 8, 1960, He was married to Barbara Ellen French at Oxly, Missouri. She survives...

Charles Morris Jr., 69, died Friday, July 21, 2023, at his home in Fairfax. Visitation is at 5 p.m., Thursday, July 27, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service is at 1 p.m., Friday, July 28, also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in Rowland-Woods Cemetery, Patterson...

Linda Lou Davidson, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.  Linda was born May 21, 1940, to Percy and Eva (VanMater) Bailey in Bloomfield, Missouri. She married David Davidson April 27, 2002...

Bessie Mae Chatman was born in Greenville March 1, 1935, a daughter to David “Roscoe” and Easter Josephine “Josie” Cozort. She died July 25, 2023 at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City at the age of 88. She is survived by two daughters: Vickie (Daniel) Darland, Hillsboro and Kay (Michael) Smith, Festus; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters: Glenda (J.D.) Miller, Poplar Bluff, Hazel (the late Jerry) Scrivner, Crystal City and Wanda Cozort, Poplar Bluff and one brother: Wayne (the late Wanda) Cozort, St. ...

Hershel Mabrey Loafman, 94, died Monday, July 24, 2023, in Campbell The son of the late Clarence Loafman and Bonnie Johnson Loafman, he was born Feb. 5, 1929, in Campbell. He was a United States Air Force veteran, serving during the Korean conflict. He was also a member of the Bethany General Baptist Church in Campbell...

Gwen Barrera, 67, of Malden died Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

Carol Ann Marler, 58, of Williamsville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born Jan. 19, 1965, South Ruislip, England to Virgil Lawrence Wethington and Elsie Ann (Bowman) Wethington. Carol married David Marler on Sept. 21, 1989, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri...

Montez Dewayne Moss, 50, of Cape Girardeau passed away Monday, July 24, 2023 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Services for beloved father, son, brother, nephew, and friend will be held Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Ford and Sons Funeral Home at 1001 N Mt. Auburn Rd in Cape Girardeau...

Cheryl Williams, 62, of Holcomb died Thursday, July 27, 2023, at her home.

Jessie Dale Stratton, 59, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away July 26, 2023 at his home in Poplar Bluff. Jessie was born Feb. 13, 1964 to J.L. and Shirley Stratton in Dexter, Missouri. Jessie loved to be with his family, liked fishing, hunting, grilling outside. He liked all of the outdoors...

Jack G. Heaton, 81, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away, July 30, 2023, at his residence. He was born Sept. 15, 1941, at Bassett, Arkansas to the late Carl D. Heaton and Fennie Irene “Oaks” Heaton. On May 19, 1961, he was married to Mary Sue Davis at Poplar Bluff. She preceded him in death on July 4, 2021...

Jessie Dale Stratton, 59, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away July 26, 2023 at his home in Poplar Bluff. Jessie was born Feb. 13, 1964 to J.L. and Shirley Stratton in Dexter, Missouri. Jessie loved to be with his family, liked fishing, hunting, grilling outside. He liked all of the outdoors...

James William (Bill) McClure of Puxico, Missouri, the son of the late Don James Thomas and Ruby Mae (Barnes) McClure was born near Mingo, Missouri, March 16, 1944, and passed from this life peacefully at his home in Puxico July 27, 2023, at the age of 79...

Ricky “Rick” Luke, 63, of Williamsville, died Sunday, July 30, 2023, at his sister’s home in Wappapello. Memorial service is at noon, Aug. 5, 2023, Ruegg Funeral Home, Williamsville Chapel. Funeral service is at 2 p.m., in Ruegg Funeral Home, Williamsville Chapel...