Obituaries from October 2023

Ruby Irene (Eads) Smith, 79, daughter of Paul and Aileen (Bilbrey) Eads - and the sweetest woman in the world, according to her husband and kids - was born April 6, 1944, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by family Oct. 1, 2023...

Billy Vernon Jones, 75, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, at his home in Eminence, Missouri. Billy was born Aug. 12, 1948, to Arthur and Thelma (Aud) Jones in Poplar Bluff. He married Carolann Christie May 27, 1966, in Poplar Bluff; she preceded him in death July 27, 1984. He then married Terry Pogue June 20, 1992, in Alley Spring, Missouri...

Eddy Hughes, 76, of Piedmont, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at St. Clair Hospital in Fenton, Missouri. Visitation will be held from 12:30 pm, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., also at the chapel. Burial will follow at Masonic Cemetery...

Nelda Gail Gambill, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Oct. 2, 2023, at her home in Poplar Bluff. Nelda was born May 16, 1941, to Fred and Gertrude Dicken in Reyno, Arkansas. She married Verlin Gambill July 8, 1961. Nelda was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother and enjoyed spending as much time as she could with her family, loved Friday nights and luncheons with her friends and classmates, and enjoyed watching her grandkids play sports. ...

Jimmie Dale Russell, 75, passed away Oct. 1, 2023 at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was born Dec. 8, 1947 in Malden, Missouri, son of the late Raymond Lee Russell and Thelma Omega Stocks-Russell. Jimmie was of the Baptist faith and his forever home church was Canalou Baptist Church. ...

Mary Ann Ball, 88, of South County died Sept. 22, 2023, with her family around her. Born Jan.17, 1935 in Naylor, Missouri, she was the daughter of William and Elsie Tyra. After high school, she moved to St. Louis, where she met and married John E. Ball of Koshkonong, Missouri. They raised four children: Dale E. Ball of Barnhart, Missouri, Judy (Rick) Kedro of Affton, Missouri, Connie (John) Schneider of House Springs, Missouri, and Philip (Jodee) Ball of Waynesville, Ohio...

Mary Ann Ball, 88, of South County died Sept. 22, 2023, with her family around her. Born Jan.17, 1935 in Naylor, Missouri, she was the daughter of William and Elsie Tyra. After high school, she moved to St. Louis, where she met and married John E. Ball of Koshkonong, Missouri. They raised four children: Dale E. Ball of Barnhart, Missouri, Judy (Rick) Kedro of Affton, Missouri, Connie (John) Schneider of House Springs, Missouri, and Philip (Jodee) Ball of Waynesville, Ohio...

Stephen Floyd Quick, 61, of Puxico, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mr. Quick was born June 9, 1962, in Dexter, Missouri, son of the late Millie and Luetta Quick. He had worked as bricklayer over the years for Rusty Tanner, Larry Hanner, and Mike Owens. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed playing pool...

Susan Powell passed away on Sept. 6, 2023 at home. She was born Nov. 19,1953 in Flora, Illinois, daughter of Van Harvey Powell and Cordella Weidmann. She was survived by her sister Lou, of Eagan, Minnesota along with a niece and cousins. She worked for several years as a medical transcriptionist and was an active member of Holy Cross Episcopal Church. She enjoyed time with friends and helping others...

Sue Marie Breckenridge, 65, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. She was born Jan. 17, 1958, Abilene, Texas to Thomas Cross and Mary (Ridings) Cross. Sue was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff.  She enjoyed traveling, going to concerts, doing yard work, gardening, and buying lottery tickets. She loved being with her family...

Charles McKinley, 80, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Oct. 2, 2023 at his residence. A memorial service is planned at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct 6, 2023 at Fowler and Sons Funeral Home in Neelyville, Missouri.

Sharon Kay Reid of Benton, Arkansas, (formerly of Qulin and Poplar Bluff, Missouri), passed away Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Sharon was born Jan. 25, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri. Celebration of Life, officiated by Pastor John Gregory, will be held Oct. 14, 2023, First United Methodist Church, 500 N. Main St., Poplar Bluff, with visitation 10-11 a.m., followed by service at 11 a.m...

Ruth Elaine Woods, 88, of Davenport, Florida, formally of Poplar Bluff, Missouri was called home by our Lord Jesus Christ Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. Born Sept. 7, 1934, in Doniphan to Stephen Louis and Martha Kelly York. Elaine grew up in Doniphan until the family moved to Poplar Bluff in 1951. She attended and graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1952 and worked as an accountant/bookkeeper at the State Bank for three years...

Neoma Lee Sandage, 82, of Qulin, Missouri, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, at Mercy Hospital South, in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Kenneth Dale Stilwell, 76-year-old resident of Doniphan, Missouri, departed this life at home with family Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. He was born Aug. 4, 1947, in Doniphan, to the late Lee Roy and Nellie (Barcom) Stilwell. Ken was a “Jack-of-all-Trades” having been employed with McDonnell Douglas, in finance with Bank of Grandin, serving his community as Eastern District County Commissioner, and most well-known for his time working as a salesman at Current River Ford. ...

Polly Ann Stitz, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 surrounded by family, after a second battle with CNS Lymphoma. Polly was born Feb. 18, 1940, in Fisk, Missouri, daughter of the late William Matthew and Susie Monehan. On July 4, 1964 she was united in marriage to Alvie Stitz. ...

Rick Adams, 66, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at his home. d

Blanche Bracco, 84, of Macomb, Michigan, died Oct. 6, at her residence. Visitation is at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 14, at Beulah Baptist Church, Brunot, Missouri. Funeral following at 1 p.m., also in Beulah Baptist Church. Burial is in Beulah Baptist Cemetery, Brunot...

Doyle Keith Albright, Sr. “Buck”, 77 of Glen Allen, Missouri passed away peacefully Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, at his residence. Buck was born Nov. 3, 1945, to Clyde and Ethel (Williams) Albright in Risco, Missouri. He married Sharon Louise Allensworth Sept. 6, 1969...

Judy (Floyd) Crafford was born Aug. 10, 1944, in Dent County, Missouri to Omer and Beulah (Holland) Floyd. She passed away Oct. 7, 2023, at Stonecrest Care Center in Viburnum, Missouri at the age of 79. Judy graduated from Licking High School in 1963. ...

Donald Ray Denny, son of the late Ernest Denny and Vivian Tanner Denny, was born on January 6, 1936, in Leora, Missouri, and departed this life on Oct. 9, 2023, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 87 years. Mr. ...

Jerry Felker, 89, of Rector, Arkansas, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at Rector Nursing and Rehab in Rector.

Herman Prenzel passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, he was 84. Mr. Prenzel was born Feb. 19, 1939, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to the late Chris Prenzel and Melda Davis Prenzel. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Alfred Prenzel...

JoAnn Pearce, 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Marion, Illinois at 4:18 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. JoAnn was born Sept. 30, 1940 to Don and Mary (Evans) Elliott in Walla Walla, Washington. She married Don V. Pearce Oct. 15, 1958 in Fairfield, California. Together, they shared more than 47 years of marriage, until his passing Dec.4, 2005...

JoAnn Pearce, 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Marion, Illinois at 4:18 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. JoAnn was born Sept. 30, 1940 to Don and Mary (Evans) Elliott in Walla Walla, Washington. She married Don V. Pearce Oct. 15, 1958 in Fairfield, California. Together, they shared more than 47 years of marriage, until his passing Dec.4, 2005...

Pearley “Junior” Conner, 86, of Broseley, Missouri, passed away Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, at his home. Junior was born Oct. 26, 1936, to Pearley Sr. and Addie (Fouts) Conner in Wappapello, Missouri. He married Nettie (Moore) Oct.18, 1958, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri...

Patricia M. Wyatt  (Foust) passed away Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, peaceably at her home with her dog, Emmie Lou. She was 85, born March 20, 1938, in Portageville, Missouri. Her parents were Flynn Logan Wyatt, Sr. and Bertie Wyatt. Patricia is survived by three children:  Bob and Carla Foust, Pamela Jane and Ronald S. Woods, and Andy Clyde Foust. She had 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and lots of nieces and nephews...

Arley Dee Barker, Jr., 90, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away peacefully Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. He was born March 27, 1933 to Arley D. Barker Sr. and Artie May (Brayton) Barker. He graduated from PBHS in1952 and proudly served his country from 1953-1955...

Sandra Kay Pflum, 74, of Shelbyville, Missouri, passed away Oct. 19, 2023 at Clarence Care Center in Clarence, Missouri after a short battle with cancer. Sandra was born Nov. 30, 1948, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the daughter of Robert and Carlene (Wright) Kearbey. She was united in marriage to Larry Pflum Sept.18, 1993 in Clarence...

Alejandro “Alex” Sanchez Cruz, 84 of Campbell, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 at his residence.

Rusty Thacker, 60, of Campbell, died Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 in Poplar Bluff.

Sarah Louise Bachner, 82, passed away Saturday evening, Oct. 21, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was born July 25, 1941, in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, the youngest of six children of the late Martin A. and Agnes G (Hogan) Bachner...

Tony “Cowboy” Magill, 75, of Piedmont, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, at his residence. Visitation is at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service following at noon, also in the Piedmont Chapel. Cremation will follow service...

Thomas Nelson Bounds, 77, of Pocahontas, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Thomas was born Thursday, Sept. 26, 1946, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Homer Nelson and Esther Kaiser Bounds...

Olan R. Hanes was born Jan. 15, 1933 on his family’s farm near Keyes, Oklahoma to Otis and June Hanes. He departed this life Oct. 25, 2023 in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House at the age of 90. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and June (Wilmarth) Hanes; his wife of 51 years, Pharis Border Hanes; and an infant daughter, Cynthia Hanes...

Barry Edward Carr Sr., 69, of Rineyville, Kentucky passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Mr. Carr was the owner of E'town Realty. He served honorably in the U.S. Army. He was a Kentucky Colonel, a member of the American Legion and HKAR Real Estate. He was a 1973 graduate of Neelyville High School...

8/14/1948 - 12/25/2022 Michael Edward Bouland of Dyersburg, Tennessee, formerly of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away Dec. 25, 2022 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Michael was born Aug. 14, 1948 to Lee and Christine Bouland in Paducah...

Lonnie Joe Wrinkle, 78, of Fredericksburg, Texas, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. He was born Nov. 25, 1944. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 15011 S. U.S. Highway 87, Fredericksburg.

James William Kammerer, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. James was born April 9, 1948, to Joseph and Mildred (Williams) Kammerer in East St. Louis, Illinois. He married Diana (Jester) Dec. 17, 1975, in St. Louis, Missouri...