Obituaries from February 2024

M. Ruth Becker, 90, of rural Poplar Bluff, Missouri, departed this life Feb. 1, 2024. Visitation will be held from 5 -7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, also at Edwards Funeral Home. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery...

Mrs. Judith (Judy) Lorene Whitener passed peacefully with family present and holding her hand Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, at the age of 84. Mrs. Whitener was born Sept. 27, 1939, to Charles and Grace (Hunsaker) Thorn in Poplar Bluff. She married Warnie Yuell Whitener Sept. 14, 1957...

Harold Cecil Whitehead, 90, of Maryland Heights, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Harold was born on March 27, 1933, to Cecil and Mellie (Psalmonds) Whitehead in Malden, Missouri. He married Lavern (Davis) Whitehead Sept. 3, 1951, in Piggott, Arkansas...

Maggie Mae Mathis, 2 1/2 months old, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Jan. 29, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Maggie was born Nov. 13, 2023, to Mason and Emily Faith Ward. Maggie is survived by father, Mason Clay Mathis; mother, Emily Faith Ward; grandmother, Nicole Deaton, grandfather, Thomas Deaton, grandmother, Melissa Mathis, great-grandmother, Tammy Ward, great-grandfather, Dennis Ward; great-grandmother, Tracy Deaton; great-grandfather, Raymond Deaton; great-grandmother, Sue Mathis; great-great-grandmother, Linda Feltz; great-great-grandmother, Gracie Jones; great-great-grandmother, Ethel Deaton; aunt, Madison Ward; aunt, Kaitlyn Deaton; great-aunt, Megan Ward; great-aunt, Candice Pearson; great-aunt, Crystal Breadsley; great-aunt, Chertina Pearson; aunt, Makayla Hartsoch; aunt, McKenzie Kneir; aunt, Madison Scott; great-uncle, Justin Andrews; great-uncle, Cheron Pearson; great-uncle, Scott Beardsley; uncle, Myles Mathis; uncle, Charlie Kneir; uncle, Jason Scott; great-uncle, George Pryor as well as 23 cousins.. ...

Michael Eugene Satterfield, 68, of Fisk, Missouri, died Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Kenneth Eugene Throop, 60, of High Ridge, Missouri, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, at his residence.

Carolyn Kimes, 88, of Piedmont, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024. Visitation is from 5- 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service is at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 9, also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial following in Mt. View Cemetery, Des Arc...

Diana Lee Taylor, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed peacefully with family holding her hand, Feb. 8, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Diana was born Dec. 13, 1946, to JC and Vera McVay in Newport, Arkansas. She married Lonnie Taylor Aug. 22, 1967, in Magness, Arkansas...

Arden “Frank” Hillis, 90, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Hillis was born Nov. 26, 1933, in Cash, Arkansas, son of the late Vade and Ella Hillis. He was a longtime member of Living Word Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff...

Ronald Ray Emmons, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born Oct. 23, 1954, to Mac and Vera (Schaeffer) Emmons in Dexter, Missouri. He married Karen Collins June 21, 1980, in Poplar Bluff...

Geniva Davis, 96, of Campbell died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024 at Ridgeview Living Community in Malden.

George Jarrett, 84, of Campbell died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2024, at his home.

Lillian Pauline Bell, 89, of Poplar Bluff died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, at her home.

Ralph Woodrow “Woody” Harty, 91, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Feb.11, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Ralph was born March 5, 1932, to James and Rose (Day) Harty in Southeast Missouri. He married Dorothy Thornberry Oct. 2, 1954, in Clarkton, Missouri...

Jettie Genevieve “Johnnie” Bernal, 88, of Broseley, Missouri, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 at Puxico Nursing and Rehab.

Dorothy “Vernette” Longbottom, daughter of the late James William Waites and Myrtle Ellen (Berry) Waites was born Nov. 21, 1930 in Ellsinore, Missouri and departed this life Feb. 13, 2024 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She had attained the age of 93 years, two months and twenty- two days...

Gloria Jane Carter, 72, of Poplar Bluff died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, died in Poplar Bluff.

Rufus Repolia Robinson, Jr., 76, of Poplar Bluff died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, died in Ellington.

Erma Lee, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, surrounded by what meant the most to her, her family. Erma was born to Buel and Kathleen Psalmonds Oct. 26, 1956, in Vicksburg, Michigan, and was preceded in death by her loving parents and her dear brother David Psalmonds...

Linda Faye Garris, 71, of Campbell died Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at her home.

Vida Christine “Christy” Louro Murphy Turner, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 at her residence.

Deborah Garris Cook, 57, of Malden died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024, at her residence.

Fred Thomas Colley, II, 78-year-old resident of Doniphan, Missouri, departed this life Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was born Oct. 25, 1945, in Orange County, California, to Fred Thomas Colley, Sr. and Reva (Bridges) Colley...

Jerry Russell Swift, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 at St. Louis University Hospital, in St. Louis, Missouri.

John Austin, 80, of Corning passed away Monday, Feb, 19, 2024 at Corning Therapy and Living Center. Mr. Austin was born Jan. 29, 1944 in Jonesboro. He retired from John Deere after 48 years. He was an avid reader of mysteries and history. John loved spending time with his family. He was a member and deacon of Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Corning...

Wanda Ellsworth departed her loving family to be with the Lord Feb. 19, 2024 at the age of 78. Wanda was born Dec. 29, 1945 to Roy and Iva Wolverton. She was the youngest of eight children, five of which preceded her in death. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Bruce Hodge; two granddaughters, Amber O’Neal and husband, Jason, and Megan Wineman and husband, Josh; and three great-grandchildren, Addisyn, Amelia, and Liam...

Lois (Cooley) Boyet was born Oct. 24, 1948, in Broseley, Missouri. She went to be with the Lord Feb. 18, 2024, at the age of 75, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Richard Boyet Sept. 29, 1989. Lois was a woman of strength and determination, coupled with a heart full of boundless love and a delightful sense of humor. ...

Larry Dale Barnes Jr., 60, of Lake Wappapello, Missouri, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2024 at his residence.

Dorothy Wills, 91, of McGee, Missouri, died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, at the Lutheran Home, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Visitation is at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. Funeral following at noon, also in the Greenville Chapel. Burial is in New Hope Cemetery, McGee...

Charles Wayne Cagle, son of the late Henry Albert Cagle and Evelyn Jewell Walker Cagle, was born Jan, 24, 1944, in Leora, Missouri and departed this life Feb. 21, 2024, at Prairie View Skilled Nursing in Bloomfield, Missouri at the age of 80 years. Mr. Cagle was the co-owner of Technical Plastics of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was a member of Mt. Gilead Hill General Baptist Church in Bloomfield and a resident of Bloomfield...

Thomas “Dink” South, 52, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 at his residence in Poplar Bluff. Mr. South was born July 4, 1971 in Sikeston, Missouri, son of the late William and Juanita South. He had worked as a surveyor for many years. He enjoyed fishing, watching his kids play sports and playing pool...

Helen Irene Bush, 97, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in Poplar Bluff.

Phyllis Alvena Moore, 63, of Campbell died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Clarkton.

Shelia Lee Barker (Knuckles), 70, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Shelia was born July 7, 1953, to Russell and Esther (Miller) Knuckles. She was a talented artist and singer, a loving sister and friend, and an especially devoted mother and grandmother. While she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her, we take comfort in knowing she is now at peace...

Brenda Brittingham Reid, 58, of Fisk, Missouri, died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024 at her residence in Fisk. Mrs Reid was born May 29, 1965 in Saint Louis, Missouri. She is survived by her father and stepmother: George D. and Virginia Brittingham of Broseley; three sons: Brandon Brittingham and Andrew Brittingham of Fisk, and Christopher Michael Brittingham of Moscoe Mills, Missouri; one brother: Donald Lynn Brittingham of O’Fallon. ...

Helen Irene Bush, 97, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. Helen was born Aug. 22, 1926, in Annapolis, Illinois, to Homer Shanks and Myrtie Jane (Chapman) Shanks. Helen married Ernest W. Bush Feb. 8, 1946 in Laporte, Indiana; he proceeded her in death Aug. 6, 1990...

Corey Lee Bertram, 47, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Monday, Feb. 26, 2024.

Missy Dougherty Anthony was born to loving parents Malcolm and Anna (Riddle) Dougherty Sept. 28, 1971, in St. Louis, Missouri. She passed into the arms of Jesus Feb. 24, 2024, after a ferocious battle with cancer. Missy attended Poplar Bluff schools. ...

Terry Wayne McCoin, 75, of Dexter, Missouri, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Terry James Lee, 66, of Poplar Bluff died Dec. 31, 2023. He was born Feb. 2,1957. He was preceded in death by mother, Lorita (Bauer) Lee, and brother, David. He is survived by his father, Bill; brothers, Steve and Greg; six nephews and nieces; four great-nephews and nieces...