Obituaries from November 2023

Gary Benjamin Silman of Naylor, Missouri, passed away Oct. 31, 2023, at his residence. He was born March 16, 1944, at Tallapoosa, Missouri to the late Benjamin Franklin Silman and Pauline Belle “Beegle” Silman. On June 23, 1963, at Portageville, Missouri, he was married to Bernice Silkwood. She survives...

Ronald Ardell Pullum, 74, of Wappapello, Missouri, passed away Oct. 26, 2023 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center , Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Ronald was born on July 10, 1949 to Orla and Juryline Elizabeth (Hoxworth) Pullum in St. Louis, Missouri. He married Sandra (Pierce) Sept. 16, 2016. She survives...

Elva Lee Peck, 90 years, was born May 26, 1933, to Elva B. and Rutha May Peck in, Dunklin County, Missouri, and passed away Oct. 31, 2023, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Lee was the oldest son of seven children and spent his childhood in southeast Missouri. ...

Ralph Cannell, 89, of Dexter, Missouri, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri.

John Randall Morgan, 68, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on Oct, 25, 2023, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. John was born on March 4, 1955, to Clarence Joseph Morgan and Lola Jane Morgan in St. Louis, Missouri. He was retired from the National Guard...

Rufus Thomas “Mickey” Hull, 64, of Neelyville died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at his home.

Thomas Harold Kent, 95, of Dalton, Georgia, previously of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, Aug. 14, 2023, at Hamilton Medical Center. Tom was born Feb. 29, 1928, to Thomas and Hazel Kent in Puxico, Missouri. Tom was a very active person and had no issue accomplishing any goals he set for himself. He enjoyed classic cars. At one time he was president of a local car club. Tom was a proud member of the United States Navy and served during WWII...

Letitia “Tish” Lampley, 57, died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Michael “Mike” Keith Morgan, 51, of Doniphan, Missouri passed away Nov. 8, 2023, at Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was born July 18, 1972, to Jimmy D. Morgan and Delora “Jean” Ann Morgan. He was a member of the West Point United Pentecostal Church where he took care of the audio and technical engineering. ...

Jo Ann Stout, 87, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. Jo Ann was born Jan. 24, 1936, to Otto A. and Thelma C. (Case) Wallis in Poplar Bluff. She married John C. Stout June 10, 1955, also in Poplar Bluff. Jo Ann graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1954. ...

Carolyn “Joanne” Johnson, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Nov.8, 2023, at River Mist Assisted Living in Poplar Bluff. Joanne was born April 23, 1934, to Virgil and Juanita (White) Baker in Chaonia Landing, Missouri. She married Robert Leo Johnson in Poplar Bluff...

Carla D. Wills, 61, of Greenville, Missouri passed away Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at her residence. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, Ruegg Funeral Home Greenville. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday Nov. 15, 2023, at Ruegg Funeral Home Greenville, Mo. Burial will be in Greenville Cemetery...

Frieda Belle (Dicken) Blagg, 84, departed this world after a long battle with cancer at her home in Harviell, Missouri. Frieda was the granddaughter of a Civil War Veteran. She was predeceased by her parents Wiloby Raymond Dicken and Alice Honda “Bellamy” Dicken...

Brenda Sue Sisk, 70, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri went to be with Jesus Nov. 11, 2023. She suffered a long battle with scleroderma, and is now freed from this disease. Brenda was born to William and Edith Waller Sept. 11, 1953. She gave her life to Jesus at the age of 10, and has been a life-long, dedicated member of Cornerstone Tabernacle in Poplar Bluff. ...

Billy T. Carroll, 82, of Columbia, Missouri, formerly of Piedmont, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, at University Hospital, Columbia. Visitation is at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service is at 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 16, also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial following in Flatwoods Cemetery, Piedmont, with full military honors...

Stephanie Lynn Pennington passed away Oct. 27, 2023. A memorial service will be from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at Little Brown Baptist Church, County Road 608, Poplar Bluff. Her obituary is on Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services website www.cwrfcs.com...

John Gauwitz, 66, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Cedargate Healthcare, Poplar Bluff. Visitation is at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 17, at Evangel Baptist Church, Missionary Acres, Silva. Funeral following at 11 a.m., also at Evangel Baptist Church. Burial is in Greenville Cemetery...

Robert “Bob” Faulkner, 79, of Piedmont, died Monday, Nov. 13, at his residence. Visitation is at 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral is at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 18, also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial following in Masonic Cemetery, Piedmont...

Loyd C. “Sonny” Warren, 85, of Winter Garden, Florida, passed away Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. Loyd was born Sept. 30, 1938, to Loyd C. Warren Sr. and Altha (Mayberry) Warren in Fisk, Missouri. He married Eugenia “Jeanie” Robertson in 1959. Loyd graduated from Broseley High School in 1957. ...

Letitia “Tish” Charleen Lampley, 57, of Qulin, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Tish was born Jan. 25, 1966 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to parents Jerry Lampley Sr. and Joyce Darleen Lampley. Tish was full of life, laughter, and love. ...

Terry Felker, 68, of Campbell died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at his residence.

Margaret Pauline “Aunt Polly” (Capper) Brewer, 81, of Fairdealing, Missouri went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Pauline was born Dec. 23, 1941 to William and Nona (Wilson) Capper, in Coon Island, Missouri the fifth of their eight children...

Travis Farrell Phillips, 74, of Ellsinore, Missouri passed away Nov. 14, 2023, at his home in Ellsinore. Travis was born on June 25, 1949, Vondus and Willie (Raffety) Phillips in Monette, Arkansas. He married Sara Garcia April 28, 1972, in Los Angeles County, California...

Alex Lee Dugas, 63, of Pangburn, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. Visitation will be held from 5 -7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services. Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, at New Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler County with Rev. Jim Schremp officiating...

Winnie Mae Parchman, 96, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, at her home. Winnie was born Feb. 9, 1927, to Wyatt and Ida (Whitehead) Marty in Creal Springs, Illinois. Winnie was a member of First Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family and feline companion, Molly Sue...

Ila Fern Brower was born Feb. 10, 1937, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to the late Victor and Violet Rommel.  She died peacefully in the arms of her loving daughter, Lisa Cooney, in their home Nov. 14, 2023.   She loved country and gospel music and sang in the choir at church.  She was employed in various fields, which she was very proud of.  Her last place of employment was JD’s Quick Stop as a cook.  ...

Ed Fuemmeler, 74, of Glennonville died Thursday at Winchester Place in Bernie.

Linda Diane Morgan, 67, of Campbell died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 at her residence.

Patricia Jean “Pat” Bradley, 75, of Qulin, Missouri, passed away Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 at her residence in Qulin. Mrs. Bradley was born Aug. 14, 1948 in Saint Louis, Missouri, daughter of the late Donald and Bertha Ponds (née Russell). Pat was a devoted Christian and longtime member of Osborn Church in Qulin since 1980. ...

Angie S. Bay left us too soon Monday, Nov. 13, 2023 at the age of 67. She was born June 20, 1956 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clois O. and Nellie S. Toole, and her brother Michael L. Toole. She is survived by her husband, William R. (Bill) Bay; their three children, Julia (Chris) Nilan of Winnetka, Illinois, Peter (Amy) Bay of St. Louis, Missouri, and Susan (Robert) Joyce of Chicago, Illinois...

Dennis Minks, 73, of Silva, died Nov. 19, 2023. Visitation is from 5 - 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. Funeral service following at 7 p.m., with cremation following service. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Julia Ann Bell Powers, 77, passed away at her home in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida Nov. 15, 2023. She was the daughter of Fred and Genetta Bell and was raised in the Fisk area. She graduated from Fisk Rombauer High School. Julia was married to George Leon Powers from 1964 until his death in 2020. They lived most of their married life after the Vietnam War in Alabama when George was a helicopter pilot/instructor...

Sheila Sue (Duncan) Gowen passed away at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre, Missouri, Nov. 24, 2023. Sheila was born Dec, 13, 1943, in Bradford, Ark. to the late Meritt and Anna Bell Duncan. Sheila also was preceded in death by her older sister Annette (Duncan) Spradling. Sheila was a member of the Harviell Church of Christ...

George Jr. Spencer, 72, of Harviell, Missouri passed away Nov. 27, 2023, at his residence. He was born April 25, 1951, at Butler County, Missouri to the late George F. Spencer and Betty “Wilson” Spencer. He is survived by one sister, Jewell Birdsong of Harviell, as well as numerous nieces and nephews...

Christopher J. Coleman, 49, of Searcy, Arkansas went to be with the Lord Nov. 23, 2023. He was born Jan. 15, 1974, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Boyd Coleman and Nettie (Greer) Coleman. Christopher loved going to church and was baptized April 15, 2018. He loved doing art work, watching TV, and listening to his mom read the Bible to him. He was very close with his family and enjoyed spending time with them...

Joseph David Martin, 55, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, in Poplar Bluff. He was born Feb. 17, 1968, Mt. Vernon, Illinois, to Bill Martin and Sharon (Galiher) Briggs. Joseph moved to Poplar Bluff from Mt. Vernon, Illinois in 1977. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and playing the drums. He loved spending time with his family...

Judith Ann Coleman, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, at her home. Judy was born Feb. 6, 1943, to Woodrow and Betty (Fraser) Jeffries in Poplar Bluff. She married Louis Coleman on June 24, 1961, also in Poplar Bluff...

Michael Eugene Barnett, 40, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was born March 19, 1983, Poplar Bluff to Eugene Sonny Barnett and Sharon Jean (Edington) Kizer. Michael grew up in Poplar Bluff, and spent most of the last 20 years in Jonesboro, Arkansas doing landscape work. He loved art and sold some of his artwork at shows in Texas and Florida. He enjoyed landscaping, drawing, and music...

Rick Abernathy, 72, of Campbell, Missouri, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023 at the Campbell Healthcare and Senior Living in Campbell.

Michael T. Darnell, age 59, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, left his earthly home to enter his eternal resting place in Heaven on Nov. 28, 2023. He was born Nov. 3, 1964, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Ted and Ruth (O’Dell) Darnell. He married the love of his life, Alesia Eads, on Sept. 12, 1987, in Williamsville, Missouri. They enjoyed 36 wonderful years of marriage. On June 22, 1998, Mike and Alesia were blessed with their only son, Justin...

Martha Frances Albers’ earthly journey ended on Nov. 29, 2023, when she was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She has now seen Him face to face and is rejoicing in His wonderful presence, and among all those who have gone before. Martha was born in Memphis, Tennessee on Dec. 1, 1929, to Allen Cooper Garner and Grace Cruce Garner, lifelong residents of Poplar Bluff...