Obituaries from January 2024

Sharon Kay Moore, 76, left her earthly home to enter her Eternal Resting Place in heaven Dec. 31,2023. Sharon was born March 1, 1947 to Walter Issac and Gertrude Nancy (Gilbert) Albertson. She married Jimmy Lee Moore June 1, 1991, in Festus, Missouri. He preceded her in death...

Cathy McManus, was born Cathy Dee Rhodes May 26, 1952. She has a twin brother Gary Lee Rhodes. They were God’s gift to their parents Charles Edgar Rhodes and Bette Jane Rhodes. On Jan. 1, 2024, Cathy Rhodes McManus went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus...

Deborah “Debbie” Elaine Kirkman, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Saturday Dec. 30, 2023 at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. She was born Nov. 27, 1951 in Poplar Bluff, daughter of the late Homer and Lois Brandt (née Brawner). Debbie worked at First Midwest Bank in Poplar Bluff for nearly 40 years before retiring in 2020. ...

Joyce Battles, 88, daughter of the late Cecil Steele and Helen Ralph Steele, was born May 19, 1935, in Memphis, Tennessee, and departed this life Dec. 30, 2023, at her residence in Dexter, Missouri. Mrs. Battles was a retired landowner with her husband Elmer. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Dexter, and she enjoyed sewing, gardening, and doing laundry...

Terje Johannesen was born Sept. 19, 1950 in Bergen, Norway. He died Dec. 28, 2023. He was 73 years old. He was a beloved son, father, brother, and friend. He is survived by his children, Gretal Cacavollia-Larson of Rocky Hill, Connecticut , Thaddaeus (Krysti) Johannesen of Wallingford, Connecticut, Kent (Agnes) Johannesen of Oxford, Connecticut; grandchildren: Natalie Cacavollia, Carter and Autumn Johannesen, Luke, Emilia and Naomie Johannesen; his mother: Inger Johannesen; brothers, Kenneth (Debbie) Johannesen, Peter (Joyce) Johannesen; and several nieces and nephews.. ...

Robert Joe Osborn, 91, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Dec.31, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Bob was born Dec. 4, 1932, to Thomas and Irene Osborn in Hendrickson, Missouri. He married the love of his life Marjorie Garrett...

Alan Blume, 60, of Glennonville died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

Wanda Asher, 89, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, formerly of Malden, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, at Spring Creek Nursing in Cabot, Ark.

Richard “Rick” Wayne Hon, 61, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Monday, Jan.1, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Raymond Morris, 90, of Piedmont, Missouri, died Jan. 2, 2024. Visitation is at 5 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service is at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial following with full military honors in Duncan Cemetery, Williamsville...

Judith Robertson, 80, of Troy, Missouri, formerly of Piedmont, Missouri, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in St. Louis, Missouri. Visitation is at 5 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service is at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial following in Forest Chapel Cemetery, Piedmont...

Shirley Laverne Faughn, 73, of Rigby, formally Rexburg, Idaho, passed away Jan. 2, 2024 in her home, surrounded by her beloved husband Doyle, and loving family. Laverne was born March 4, 1950 in Harviell, Missouri. The youngest of 12 children, the sixth daughter born to Johnny Clifford Lovett and Mabel Isabel Burns, who taught her the importance of God, family and hard work. ...

Joan Wyrick Bogle Dabbs, 81, of Nixa, Missouri, formerly of Dexter, Missouri, passed away Dec. 29, 2023. She was born in Flora, Illinois Sept.29, 1942. She was the daughter of Merlin and Maxine Bogle. She was a strong and brave young woman who following graduation at the age of 17 moved away for work in Aurora, Illinois. ...

Jerry Bradford Mims, 54, of Bernie died Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Melissa Jarrett, 50, of Campbell died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, at her residence.

Naomi Ruth Love, 67, of Malden, Missouri passed away Dec. 31, 2023 at her home in Malden. Naomi was born Oct. 19, 1956 to Milford and Ludia (McGath) Love in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Naomi was a truck driver for over 23 years before she retired. Naomi is survived by children, Ronnie Love, Kimberly Howard, Melissa Lacy; sisters, Darlene Price, Sandra Love, Shirley Brewer, Shirley Hayes; grandchildren, Dustin Buck, Jessica Constantino, Brandon Buck, Charlene Buck, Gisela-Marie Milligan, Brittney Franks, Aaron Buck, Blake Hadley, Melanie Clay, Taylor Clay, Journey Love; and 13 great-grandchildren.. ...

Cathy McManus, was born Cathy Dee Rhodes May 26, 1952. She has a twin brother Gary Lee Rhodes. They were God’s gift to their parents Charles Edgar Rhodes and Bette Jane Rhodes. On Jan. 1, 2024, Cathy Rhodes McManus went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus...

Earl Victor Gilham, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Dec. 31, 2023, at his home in Poplar Bluff. Earl was born Jan. 28, 1956, to Earl and Margaret Moore Gilham in St. Louis, Missouri. Earl was an avid outdoorsman that loved to fish, hike, and just be outdoors. ...

James Mark Ray, 49, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. James was born Nov. 6, 1974, in Poplar Bluff to Floyd Alfred Ray and Juanita Faye (Morgan) Ray. He married Sarah Beth Lacy July 8, 2000 in Poplar Bluff. James lived in Poplar Bluff his entire life. ...

Ronald Gene Harris Jr., 69, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, at Memory Lane in Dexter, Missouri. Ron was born Jan. 29, 1954, to Ronald and Ruth (Smoot) Harris Sr. in Poplar Bluff. Ron was of the Baptist faith. He worked for United States Postal Service for 47 years, retiring Jan. ...

Darrel (Tank) Landreth, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 at Westwood Hills Health Care Center, in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Landreth was born May 17, 1951 in Broseley, Missouri, son of the late Vernie and Clara Landreth. He is survived by one daughter, Karena (John) Causbie of Poplar Bluff; two sisters, Barbara Nasep of Poplar Bluff and Marna Smalley of Bossier City, Lousiana; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild...

Wilma Vearleen Liley, 87, was born April 6, 1936, in Shook, Missouri to Bert and Bertha (Fawbush) Richmann. She passed away Jan. 5, 2024, in West Plains, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Liley; son, Terry Dees; grandson, Ricky Gunnels; granddaughter, Taylor Dees; three sisters, Eula, Dora and Zella; and two brothers, O’Dell and Alvie...

Phillip Ray Barker, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at his home. Phillip was born July 7, 1947, to Robert and Fannie Barker in Poplar Bluff. He married Brenda Bloodworth Jan. 12, 1966, also in Poplar Bluff. Phillip was a longtime member of the Three Rivers Shrine Club of Poplar Bluff. ...

Edward L. “Mr. Ed” Dean, 69, of Mount Olive, Illinois passed away at 8:35 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, at the Staunton Health and Rehab Center in Staunton, Illinois. He was born March 5, 1954, in Amboy, Illinois, a son of Juanita (Reiners) Dean and the late Leonard Dean. He married Patricia G. (York) Dean Jan. 9, 1993, in Gillespie, Illinois and she survives. Ed was an over the road truck driver with many years as an owner and operator prior to his retirement...

Nora Shell, 78, of Dexter, died Sunday, Jan. 7, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation is at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 13, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. Funeral service following at 3 p.m., also in the Greenville Chapel. Burial is in Greenville City Cemetery...

Mary Lou Deal, 90, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Mary was born April 5, 1933, in Neelyville. She married Jerry Deal, July 25, 1958. Mary lived in Poplar Bluff her entire life until 2018 when she moved to Columbia to be close to her daughter, Teresa...

Venus Marie (Maclin) Dushaunack Lawrence, 38, of Poplar Bluff died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Ronald Rae Glidewell, 73, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Jan. 09, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Ronald was born Nov. 25, 1950, to Kenneth and Ruby Glidewell in Sikeston, Missouri. Ronald had a passion for people, and loved working with recovery groups which included, Crossroads Ministry, Christway Ministries, and Recycling Grace Ministries. ...

Wilma Lee Burch, daughter of the late Lawrence Eugene Mason and Edith Opal Fields Mason, was born Jan. 1, 1944, in Poe, Missouri, and departed this life Jan. 9, 2024, at her residence in Wappapello, Missouri, at the age of 80 years. Mrs. Burch was a former licensed practical nurse at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Wappapello. She loved spending time with her family...

Ila Taylor, 79 of Poplar Bluff died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, at her home.

Floyd Dale Vancel, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024 at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff.

Family and friends announced “We are saddened by the passing of Christine Jefferson, wife of Joe Jefferson, mother of Joan Lawson (Roger), Margie Oates (Larry), Margaret Jefferson, Ralph Jefferson (Christina), and friend to many.” Service will be Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 at Mt. Calvary Powerhouse Church, 1875 Speedway Drive, Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Visitation at 10 a.m. with service following at 11 a.m...

Jeffrey Lee Harms, 61, of Summerville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Jeffrey was born Feb.10, 1962, in St. Louis, Missouri to Donald Harms and Janease (Griffin) Harms. Jeffrey was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He loved hunting, fixing old cars, and spending time with his family. He will be sorely missed until we all meet again...

Jackie Ray Garver, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on Jan. 11, 2024, at The Missouri Veteran’s Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Jackie was born on Aug. 26, 1947, to Doyle and Josephine Garver in Hickoria, Arkansas. He married Melba Garver on March 23, 1973, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri...

Robert Hendrickson, 91 years old, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Jan. 10, 2024, at Cedargate Healthcare in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Hendrickson was born to Louis and Helen (Head) Hendrickson June 23, 1932, in the community of Hendrickson Missouri. They precede him in death...

Winfred Ray Ahrent, 79, of Corning, Arkansas, passed away Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Winfred was born Jan. 10, 1944, in Corning. He was the son of Edward Carl Ahrent and Ellereda Deterding Ahrent...

Nora E. Dodd passed away Jan.13, 2024, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Nora was born on June 14, 1934, in Poplar Bluff to the late William C. and Katheryn Boyd-Emerson. She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. On June 21, 1953, she was married the late Eual Dodd, until his passing in 2012...

Anthony “Tony” Carl Fry, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Fry was born March 14, 1935, in Grassy, Missouri, son of the late Eathel Scott. He proudly served in the United States Army for 20 years. Tony had been a longtime member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Poplar Bluff for 24 years...

Norma Lee Fredwell, 92, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Jan.15, 2024. Norma was born on June 26, 1931, to Frank and Cecil Anthony in Poplar Bluff. She married Edgar Leon Fredwell May 14, 1950. Norma liked fishing, camping, and working outside in the yard. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be truly missed by her family...

Enoch E. Thompson, 93, of Piedmont, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Visitation is at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 18, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral will follow at 2 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery with full military honors...

Jarvis Jermaine Johnson, 23, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Jan. 9, 2024, in Poplar Bluff. He was born Aug. 9, 2000, at Poplar Bluff to Mary Stadler and Eric Jermaine Johnson. He was a member of the Loving Jesus Ministries of Poplar Bluff and enjoyed target shooting, buying, and selling cars, playing his play station. He loved his son Jermaine Edger Johnson and hanging out with family and friends...

Misty Renee Baker, 48, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Jan. 12, 2024 in the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born Dec. 23, 1975 at Poplar Bluff to the late John Proctor and Debra Burkett. She was a member of the First Baptist Church at Richland, Missouri and had worked as a office administrator. She enjoyed diamond painting, camping, flowers, gardening, taking pictures and spending time with her grandchildren...

Daniel Wayne Frost, 70, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Jan. 15, 2024, at Current River Nursing Center in Doniphan, Missouri. Daniel was born on May 30, 1953 to Jim and Elanora (Sells) Frost in Bragg City, Missouri. Daniel was a cowboy and friend to all. He loved his family, horses, trout fishing and deer hunting...

Iris Lorene Wood, 92, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, on her birthday. Lorene was born Jan. 13, 1932, to Carl and Iva (Hedspeth) Kearbey in Cane Creek Valley in Northern Butler County, Missouri. She married Kenneth Leon Wood Sept. 16, 1951, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri...

Dorothy Mae Wheeling, 101, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her home, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. Dorothy was born July 31, 1922, to Lenvil Bert and Clara (Allen) Wheeling in Butler County, Missouri. Dorothy was a founding member of Grace United Methodist Church of Poplar Bluff. ...

Robert Lee Fickert, 82, of Ballwin, Missouri, passed away at Dougherty Ferry Assisted Living of natural causes on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. Born on March 27, 1941, to Christopher Franklin and Gertrude Evelyn Fickert (nee McBroom) in Neelyville, Missouri. ...

Shirley A. Golden, 87, of Poplar Bluff went to be with the Lord Jan. 15, 2024. She is preceeded in death by her husband of 63 years, Gene; son, Randy; seven, brothers, Frank, Carl, Tommy, David, Danny, Johnny, Norman; and two sisters, Doris and Judy...

Marilee Ostrander, 94, of Silva, Missouri, died Tuesday, Jan. 16. Visitation is at noon, Monday, Jan. 22, at Evangel Baptist, Missionary Acres Chapel, Silva. Funeral following at 1 p.m., also in Missionary Acres Chapel. Burial is in Greenville City Cemetery...

Marvin Lee Long, 75, of Campbell died Thursday at his residence.

Donna Rhea, 85, of Piedmont, Missouri, died Monday, Jan. 15. Visitation is at noon, Sunday, Jan. 21, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral following at 2 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial will be in Webb Cemetery, Piedmont. Online condolences:www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Anna Stone, 87, of Malden died Friday, Jan. 19, 202, at Poplar Buff Regional ­ Medical Center in Poplar Bluff.

Betty Ann Berube, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Jan. 16, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff Betty was born June 12, 1938, to Thomas and Helen Kyle in Owensboro, Kentucky. Betty enjoyed life to the fullest, she enjoyed traveling, boating, and spending time with her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends...

Let me tell you about the incredible Marie Jameson, born Nayoma Marie Burkhart Jan. 12, 1948, to Edgar and Edna Burkhart in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She grew up with 13 siblings and a heart of gold. The love of her life was Kenneth Jameson, with whom she shared over half a century of wedded and creative bliss. ...

Lucinda “Cindy” B. Kelley, 83, of Wappapello, Missouri, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Cindy was born April 8, 1940, to Andrew and Katherine (Lynch) O’Callaghan in Port Chester, New York. She married Charles “Pete” Kelley Jan. 17, 1959, in New Port, Rhode Island...

Edward “Ed” Leonard Taylor, 52, passed away in Indianapolis, Indiana on Jan. 15, 2024. He was born Oct. 15, 1971, to Pauline and Milton Taylor in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Ed, as he was affectionately called, was a 1990 graduate of Poplar Bluff Senior High School. ...

Richetta Mae Allen, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri died Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Shirley Ann Weeks McGowin, 83, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 at her residence.

Rick Haile, formerly of Poplar Bluff, passed away Jan. 9, 2024 at West Florida Hospital, Pensacola, Florida. He lost his five year battle with cancer and went home to be with his Saviour. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ann Wagganer Haile; and his daughter and son-in-law, Kristina and Allen Smith; two granddaughters, Mady and Cody Santora, and Ally Smith; one great-granddaughter, Peyton Turnbow; two sisters, Connie Yamnitz and Patti Bell...

Judith Anne Robyn Cookson, 81, of Puxico, Missouri, died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 at Puxico Nursing and Rehab. Mrs. Cookson was born Sept. 26, 1942 in Independence, Missouri, daughter of the late David and Helen Louise Pritchard Robyn. She moved to Valley Park in 1948 and graduated in 1960 as salutatorian of her class. ...

Barbara Jean Spitzer, 83, of Bernie died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, at Winchester Nursing Center in Bernie.

Myrtle Juanita Deck, 85, of Wappapello, died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 at Winchester Place Assisted Living in Bernie, Missouri.

James “Richard” Boyer, 86, of Ellsinore, died Thursday, Jan. 25. Visitation is at 5 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 28, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Williamsville Chapel. Funeral service is at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 29, also in the Williamsville Chapel. Burial following in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Williamsville...

John J. Kennon, 77-year-old resident of Harviell, Missouri, departed this life on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, following a brief battle with cancer. Mr. Kennon was born Nov. 3, 1946, in Butler County, Missouri, to the late Joe and Florence Medlin Kennon...

Hazel Alice Farrar, 74, of Fisk, Missouri, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Martha Ann Braden, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Martha was born April 5, 1944, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Reva Gains. She married Harold Braden Aug. 18, 1990. Martha was of the Episcopal faith. ...