Obituaries from September 2023

Ruth Marie Haynes, 92, of Campbell died Friday morning, Sept. 1. 2023, at Campbell Healthcare and Senior Living in Campbell.

Dr. Omer Key Petty was born March 23, 1936, in Arbyrd, Missouri to William and Exie Petty. He passed away Aug. 28, 2023, in his beloved town of Poplar Bluff, Missouri where he had an amazing 63-year career as a dentist, spent happy days playing golf, and enjoying life with friends and family...

Norma Gean Daniel, 92, of Doniphan, Missouri, died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Daniel was born April 24, 1931, in Rombauer, Missouri, daughter of the late McCoy and Hattie Wells (née Mattingly). She was proud of her teaching career which began in Fisk at Twin Rivers School. ...

Billy J. Bennett, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023, at Oakdale Care Center. Bill was born Dec. 29, 1937, to Brytle and Emma (Lankford) Bennett in Kennett, Missouri. Bill was a member of First Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff. ...

Shirley K. Harpool, 74, beloved wife of David M. Harpool of Ansonia, Connecticut died peacefully Sept. 3, 2023, in the comfort of her home, with her family by her side. Born in Pontiac, Michigan, July 6, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Arvel and Iona Wiley Billington. ...

Stacie Lee Robertson, 71, of Wappapello, Missouri, died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mrs. Robertson was born March 25, 1952, in Knoxville, Tennessee, daughter of the late Robert and Anna Mae Thomas. Stacie was a member of Lake Wappapello United Methodist Church in Wappapello...

Carnelia F. Lueddecke, 88, of Piedmont, passed away Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the Morrison Funeral Chapel in Piedmont. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel with Rev. Sean Montgomery officiating. Interment will be in the Annapolis Cemetery...

Caroline “Lina” Marie Dill, 22, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Aug. 30, 2023. She was born March 17, 2001 in Osage Beach, Missouri; a daughter of Scott Dill and Amy (Canady). A full reflection of Lina’s life can be read at www.parkermillard.com...

James Allen Smith II, 32, departed this world Friday, July 14, 2023, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. James was born Sept. 20, 1990 in Poplar Bluff to James and Brenda Smith. James was a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. ...

J R Brown, 92, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Brown was born Sept. 15, 1930, in Fisk, Missouri, to the late Ralph and Genettie Brown. He was raised and went to school in Broseley. ...

Alan Dale Munson, 65, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Sept. 3, 2023 at his home in Poplar Bluff. Alan was born June 25, 1958 to Max and Mina( Andrews) Munson in Miami, Oklahoma. He was married to Debrah Munson. Alan was a fisherman through and through. He loved his family and friends and had a deep faith in Christ Jesus...

Bobby Duane Jenkins, 84, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his three children Shawn Jenkins, Debra Jenkins, both of Poplar Bluff, and Robert Jenkins of Florida the evening of Sept. 3, 2023. Bobby was a 1958 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School where he played football serving as one of the captains for that season. The Mules 1957 record of 9-1 is still one of best seasons in school history led by his coach and later friend Clarence “Dutch” Wyatt...

Diane Lamunion, 81, of Campbell, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, at Ridgeview Living Community in Malden.

Gordon G. Sanders, age 81, of Piedmont, passed away Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. He was born Feb. 17, 1942 in Garwood, Missouri, the son Winfred Sanders and Bryce (Vineyard) Sanders. Gordon worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Operators Engineer Local 513 in St. ...

Thomas Paul Frazier (Tom), born on Sept. 8, 1944, in Letcher County, Kentucky, died Sept. 9, 2023, with his family by his side in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Tom was a member of United Methodist Church at Lake Wappapello and VFW Post of 3416 Auxiliary of Wappapello...

Maxine Virginia King Joy, 90, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Joy was born on June 11, 1933, in Naylor, Missouri. She had worked as a cosmetology instructor and enjoyed flowers, shopping, doing hair, her pets, and spending time with grandchildren...

Brenda Henson, 63, of Greenville, died Thursday, Sept. 7, at her residence. Visitation is 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. Funeral will be at at 2 p.m. that day, also in the Greenville Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations for Fire Bibles can be made to Jonah's Java in memory of Brenda...

David Clark Dowler, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday Sept. 11, 2023, in his home. He was born July 9, 1938, in Winterset, Iowa to Clark B. Dowler and Mariam (Cosand) Dowler. David enjoyed fishing and hunting. David is survived by his wife: Lynn Dowler; one son: Ethan Dowler of Pueblo, Colorado; one daughter: Deanna Lynn Nelson of Ann Arbor, Michigan; one sister: Ann Newberry of Winterset, Iowa; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. ...

Arvella Doty, 91, of Piggott, Arkansas, passed away Sept. 11, 2023, at Rector Nursing and Rehab in Rector, Arkansas. She was born on April 25, 1932, in Hamtown, Missouri, and was the daughter of the late William and Birdie (Riddle) Moore. Arvella was united in marriage to Frank Doty on Sept. 17, 1977...

Lisa Kay Neudecker, 55, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on Sept. 8, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Lisa was born on June 7, 1968, to Paul and Sandra Neudecker in St. Louis, Missouri. Lisa loved animals and working with Hearts for Rescue and proudly volunteered at the United Gospel Rescue Mission. She was a cosmetologist for 38 years and was a very kind soul. Family and friends will miss her dearly...

Kelly Dale Boyers, 85, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on the morning of Sept. 13, 2023. Mr. Boyers was born on March 7, 1938, at Coon Island, Neelyville, Missouri to the late Ira and Clelah (Loge) Boyers. He was raised in Poplar Bluff and was a 1956 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School...

Karen Ann Brannum, 57, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in her home. She was born Jan. 14, 1966, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Richard A. Wunderlich and Lorraine K. (Keele) Wunderlich. Karen was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff. She enjoyed gardening, dancing, to cook, football especially the Dallas Cowboys. Karen loved to spend time with her grandchildren...

Karen Ann Brannum, 57, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 in her home. She was born Jan. 14, 1966, Poplar Bluff to Richard A. Wunderlich and Lorraine K. (Keele) Wunderlich. Karen was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff. She enjoyed gardening, dancing, to cook, football especially the Dallas Cowboys. Karen loved to spend time with her grandchildren...

Lawrence Marion “Larry” Wright, Jr., 75, passed away Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. He was born June 7, 1948, to the late Lawrence Marion, Sr. and Hazel Oliver Wright. Larry always said he was a lucky country boy from Southeast Missouri that joined the telecom industry at age 18 and managed to travel to 37 countries on six continents. He loved spending time with his family more than anything...

Connie (Inman) Maurer, 66, of Washington, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. She was born May 11, 1957 in Qulin, Missouri, the daughter of Alvin Inman and his wife, Ola Mae (Wilson). Connie was the former owner of Country Charm Daycare in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, and she will be deeply missed...

Harry Shearrer, 83, of Patterson, died Wednesday, Sept. 13, at his residence. Visitation is 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral is at 1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 18, also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial following at Patterson Cemetery with full military honors...

Marc Crane, 72, of Greenville, died Thursday, Sept. 14, at his residence. Visitation is at noon, Saturday, Sept. 16, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. Funeral following at 2 p.m., also in the Greenville Chapel. Burial at Shiloh cemetery with full military honors...

Orby Willard, 76, of Campbell died Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, at Campbell Healthcare and Senior Living in Campbell.

Mary Jane Atchison, 82, of Williamsville, Missouri, died Saturday, Sept.16, 2023 at Oakdale Care Center, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Mrs. Atchison was born June 18, 1941 in Broseley, Missouri, daughter of the late Ralph Ernest and Mary May Norden. She was a member of Highland Drive Church of Christ. She had formerly worked in their family business, Four A Enterprise at Williamsville for 28 years...

Orby Willard of Campbell died Friday at Campbell Healthcare & Senior Living in Campbell.

Allen V. Moore Jr., 76, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri was ushered into heaven Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Allen was born May 3, 1947, in Poplar Bluff, to Allen V. Moore, Sr. and Merle M. (Stucker) Moore. Allen served in the Army and spent 13 months on the DMZ in Korea. ...

Joseph B. Coble, 36, of Greenville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was born Jan. 6, 1987, in Poplar Bluff to Aubry Clifford Coble and Kathi Ebert. Joe was a lifetime resident of Greenville. He enjoyed working on anything with a motor, hunting, fishing; he loved riding his Harley, spending time with his dogs and family...

Frances ‘Tinker’ Rainwater, 90, of Campbell died Sunday, Sept. 16, 2023, at the Gideon Care Center in Gideon.

Steven Glen Hopper, 60, of Broseley, Missouri, died Tuesday, Sept.19, 2023 at Oakdale Care Center, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Mr. Hopper was born Dec. 6, 1962 in Saint Louis, Missouri, son of the late Eugene and Maydell Hopper. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also loved woodworking, which he made his career after many years as a truck driver...

Tommy “Joe” Goble, Sr., 71, of Wappapello, Missouri, died at his residence Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.

Robert “Bob” Casey, 85, of Greenville, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, at St. Francis Medical Center. Visitation is from 1 - 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 24, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral is at 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 25, also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial following in Masonic Cemetery, Piedmont...

Patricia Faye Douglas Hosey, 76, died Sept. 22, 2023, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She is survived her brother and sisters, Rita Cooksey of Poplar Bluff, Charlotte Tidwell of Sikeston of Barlow, Kenneth Douglas of Barlow, Kentucky and Sarah Wolffer of St. Louis. She was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Douglas of Poplar Bluff...

Barbara Jean (Freeman) Frish, 83, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Barbara was born Sept. 28, 1939 in East St. Louis, Illinois. A role model for professional women, Barbara started her banking career as a stenographer at the Federal Reserve Bank in St. ...

George Stanley Davis, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. George was born on July 13, 1946, to George and Lillian (Koonce) Davis in Poplar Bluff. He married Mary Sue (Hupp) Davis July 15, 1972, in Qulin, Missouri...

Sheila Ann (Skaggs) Capper, 73, of Poplar Bluff went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 at her residence with family by her side. Sheila was born Aug. 14, 1950, to Granville (Eddie) and Betty (Griffin) Hanks, in St. Louis, Missouri the oldest of five children...

Kimberly Kay Williams-Arment, 60, of Patterson, Missouri, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at St Francis Medical Center, Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Jan. 14, 1969 – Sept. 24, 2023 Shawnta LaDawn Ellison, 54, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sept. 24, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Jan.14, 1969, and had called Memphis her home for several years...

C. Earl Crowley, 79, of Brunot, Missouri, passed away Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 5 - 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, Missouri. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 30. 2023, at Beulah Baptist Church, Brunot, Missouri. Burial will follow at Beulah Cemetery...

Roy Michael Wilcutt, 72, passed away Sept. 25, 2023. Mike was born Jan. 2, 1951, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, where he grew up and graduated from Poplar Bluff high school in 1969. After graduation Mike attended Three Rivers Junior College in Poplar Bluff. In 1971 he was drafted into the U.S. Army. Following basic and advanced training Mike was assigned to Fort Riley, Kansas where he served out the balance of his military duty as a combat training coordinator...

Frances Joanne Pulliam was born Aug. 21, 1926 on the family farm near Grandview, Iowa, the fifth of 11 children born to Irma (Schafer) and Glenn Buster. She passed away at her home near Bernie, Missouri, Sept. 26, 2023. Frances attended Green Valley rural school and was a 1944 graduate of Muscatine High School. ...

Reginald Leon Young, (Reggie), transitioned Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, while in hospice care at Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born March 18, 1956, to Delores L. Hood in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and he was a lifelong resident of Poplar Bluff...