Obituaries from October 2024

Betty Ruth Davis Threlkeld of Poplar Bluff was born Oct. 6, 1928, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. She was the daughter of the late Homer and Virginia Davis. She passed away Sept. 26, 2024. At the time of her death, she was living with her granddaughters in Cabot, Arkansas...

Margaret Rose Stewart’s funeral service will be Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 at Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the funeral will be at 1 p.m. Mrs. Stewart passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Westwood Hills Nursing...

Gary Lee Cooley, Sr., 69, of Wappapello, Missouri, died Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Cooley was born Aug. 25, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri, son of the late Chester Elsworth and Mary Elizabeth Cooley (neé Allen)...

Homer Emerson Whelchel, 101, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, went to his heavenly home Oct. 5, 2024, surrounded by his daughters. Homer was born Oct. 24, 1922, to William and Ethel Whelchel in Harviell, Missouri.  June 5, 1943, he married the love of his life, Juanita Reeves. The were married 77 years until her death in 2020...

Charles Mitchell, 80, of Qulin, Missouri, died Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Diana Kay Baker, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 at her home. Diana was born Aug. 23, 1947. She enjoyed taking care of her family and seeing her grandchildren. She is survived by her children, Ginger Netherland (Art), and Shannon Baker (Kristie), both of Poplar Bluff; brother, Brian Batchelor; grandchildren, Cody Baker, Hannah Brown (Chris), Hailee Grantham (Hunter), and Holly Deckard (Jordan); as well as great-grandchildren, Caden Baker, Bella Brown, Nathan Brown, Henlee Grantham, Haizleigh Grantham, Ava McGee and Nyla Mcgee.. ...

Doris Sue McCord, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at Cedargate Healthcare surrounded by her loving family. Doris was born Sept. 5, 1947, to James and Lorene (Brandon) Dunaway in Kennett, Missouri. Doris was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. ...

Danny Ray Batchelor, 67, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 at his home. Danny was born Jan. 10, 1957. He had worked for a fencing company and enjoyed raising goats. He is survived by his children, Leslie Brooke Batchelor and Lance Batchelor (Heather); brother, Brian Batchelor of Poplar Bluff; grandchildren, Skyrah Martinez, Lauren Batchelor, Alex Correa, Corbin Batchelor, Conner Batchelor, and Clair Batchelor; as well as two great grandchildren...

Lillian Inez Williams, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Oct. 7, 2024 at her home in Poplar Bluff. Lillian was born Dec. 24, 1939 to Walter and Junior Faye (McGinty). She married Bobby Williams and he preceded her in death. Lillian was a member of Abundant Life Christian Center in Poplar Bluff. She was a Girl Scout Leader for four years and an LPN for 14 years...

Stephen Nichols, 61, of Clarkton died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

Dale Wayne Fleming. 75, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Fleming was born Dec. 8, 1948 in Poplar Bluff, to Paul and Ruby (Wayne) Fleming. In 1987, he married Denise Moore. ...

Barbara Ann Halter, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, surrounded by family at her home. Barbara was born May 26, 1944, to Gerhard and Helen (Schallert) Lintermann in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Flavian M. Halter Sept. 25, 1965, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in St. Louis, Missouri before making their home in Poplar Bluff...

Roger Hilton Desgranges, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri entered into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by his family, Oct. 7, 2024. Roger was born Oct. 17, 1938, to Peter and Mattie Desgranges, in Tallapoosa, Missouri. He was married to the love of his life, Janice Garrett Desgranges, for 54 years...

Mrs. Ruth L. (Gilmore) Dee, 91, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 at Aspire Senior Living in Poplar Bluff, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 26, 1933 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Ray C. and Myrtle V. (Breeden) Gilmore. She married William (Bill) Dee Sr. Dec. 23, 1950...

Harry Griffin Doyle Jr., 95 of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed peacefully Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 living a full independent life, he was truly blessed. The son of the late Harry and Lorene (Mclver) Doyle, Harry Jr., was born in Oglesville, Missouri Aug. 15, 1929, and was the oldest of three children. Harry was named after his father, but also many relatives and friends fondly knew him as Junior, Bubble and Bill...

Mary Ellen Casinger, 78, of Neelyville, Missouri passed away Oct. 13, 2024, in the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born Nov. 9, 1945, at Neelyville to the late N.C. “Doc” McCain and Ruth “Cox” McCain. On Sept. 23, 1961, at Poplar Bluff, Missouri, she was married to Hank Casinger. He preceded her in death March 18, 2012...

Charles Rainwater, 89, of Sikeston, Missouri passed away Oct. 10, 2024, at Daybreak Nursing Center in Sikeston. Charles was born April 14, 1935, to Charles and Tessie Mae (Griffith) Rainwater in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Charles is survived by spouse, Frances Eva Noles Rainwater; children, Gayla Younger, Rebecca Ziegler, and stepsons, Terry and Kevin Keene; granddaughter, Jordan Keene; grandson, Wyatt Keene; granddaughters, Olivia Rainwater and Betsy Cookson; stepgrandson, Alex Langford; great-grandchildren, Paisley Keene, Ivy Rose Keene and Zander Langford.. ...

Raymond Leslie Bates, 81, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Oct. 9, 2024, in the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born July 29, 1943, in Ripley County, Missouri to the late Leonard Bates and Gertha “Perren” Bates. He served in the United States Army and had been in Germany and Vietnam and worked for Chrome Plated as a tank liner. He enjoyed working in his shop and mowing grass...

The Lady Duchess, Patricia Ann (nee Hall) Damewood was born Jan. 25, 1936, to a deeply patriotic, hardworking, blue collar Yankee family in Coudersport, Pennsylvania. Outgoing, indomitable, and fearless, with her signature red hair and can-do attitude, Patricia would charge head-first into life and never asked “for permission” from anyone to do anything. ...

Randy Johnson, son of the late Charlie Johnson and Rosie McBride Johnson, was born Feb. 2, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, and departed this life Oct. 14, 2024 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 70. Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie from 11 a.m. until noon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. Funeral services will then be conducted at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie at noon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024...

Joyce A. Cash (Crain), 69, of Dexter, Missouri, passed away Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, at her residence in Dexter. Mrs. Cash was born Jan. 15, 1955 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. There will be a gathering of friends and family and memorial service from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk...

Mary Ellen McLane, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at St. Luke’s in St. Louis, Missouri surrounded by her family. Mary was born Aug. 1, 1935, in Greenville, Missouri. Mary was the daughter of the late Calvin “Ed” and Thelma Bounds. She graduated from Greenville High School in 1953...

Jerold Sammy Tucker, 66, of Piedmont, Missouri, died Sunday, Oct. 13. Visitation is at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral is at 3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18, also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial following in Masonic Cemetery, Piedmont...

Martha Imogene McTasney, 87, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at Oakdale Care Center. Martha was born Aug. 31, 1937, to Pascal and Naomi (Thompson) Timmons in Poplar Bluff. Martha was of the Christian faith. She attended Green Forest Church of Christ with her friend when her health allowed. ...

Jackie Ray Wrinkle of Bartlett, Tennessee was born March 19, 1942, to Joe Bryant and Dorothy Marie Wrinkle of Gideon, Missouri. He was the eldest of 13 children. He died Oct. 4, 2024, in Bartlett. He was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses Nov. 14, 1969, in Jefferson City, Missouri. ...

Dorothy Marie Whitener, 85, passed away with her family by her side Oct. 17, 2024, at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Dorothy was born March 21, 1939, to Everett and Floye Willard in Taskee, Missouri. She married Ray Whitener Aug. 4, 1962. Dorothy was loved by many and made lifelong friends with her quilting family. She enjoyed listening to gospel music, reading her Bible every day, and loved taking care of her husband, Ray...

Wilbert “Eugene” Croney, 64, of Clubb, Missouri, died Wednesday, Oct. 16, in St. Louis, Missouri. Visitation is at 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral is at noon, Monday, Oct. 21, also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial following in White Hollow Cemetery, Clubb...

Sandra Kay Baugh, 81, died Oct.16, 2024, at her home in Villa Ridge, Missouri, following a short illness. Sandy, daughter of Darrel D. and Lillian M. Owens, was born June 18, 1943, in Rombauer, Missouri. On March 27, 1965, she married Noel Baugh in Rombauer. ...

Martin Radin, 68, of Campbell died Oct. 19, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff.

Everett Ray Rhodes, 69, of Jackson, Missouri, passed peace-fully Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 at Evelyn’s House Hospice Care with his wife by his side. He was born Jan. 7, 1955 in Anna, Illinois, the son of Billie L. and Connie Lucille (Gibson) Rhodes. Everett graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and dedicated over 40 years to serving others as a Physical Therapy Assistant at various hospitals and long-term care centers. ...

Patricia Ann Seib, 87, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, surrounded by family at her home. Patricia was born on Nov. 13, 1936, to Esco and Corona (Glause) Collier in Commerce, Missouri. After marrying the late Joseph Seib, Patricia started her family in Poplar Bluff, raising three children and having a long career working at Thies Secretarial for over 25 years and another 15 years at Maverick Glass. ...

Joe Dale Fiske I, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, Oct.16, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born May 5, 1955 in Poplar Bluff, to Charles and Deloris (Fenton) Fiske. Joe was a lifelong resident of Poplar Bluff and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and woodworking. But, most of all, he loved spending time with his family...

Kim L. Malone, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Kim was born October 20, 1951, in Malone, New York, to Ralph Clare Schnepp and Phyllis (Crawford) Schnepp. Kim married Michael Malone in August of 1978 in North Kingstown, Rhode Island...

Katie Arledge, 84, of St. Louis, Missouri, died Oct.21, 2024, in St. Louis. Visitation is at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, at Crossroads Church, Greenville, Missouri. Funeral following at noon, also at Crossroads Church. Burial is in Crossroads Cemetery, Greenville...

Elsie Mae Hampton, 87, of Piedmont, Missouri, died Monday, Oct. 21, in Fenton, Missouri. Visitation is at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service following at 3 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in Helvey Cemetery, Reynolds County. In lieu of flowers, donation can be donated to Helvey Cemetery, % Georgena Dunn, 351 CR 587, Piedmont, MO 63957 in Elsie’s honor...

Paul Wayne Johnson Sr., 69, of Campbell died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 at his residence.

Fay Lavern Powell, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, at Cedargate Health Care. Fay was born Feb. 20, 1936, to John and Iva Gladys (Walker) Kanell in Poplar Bluff. She married Robert “Bob” Earl Powell Aug. 9, 1959, in Poplar Bluff...

L. Sally Zumwalt, 90, longtime resident of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, at Westwood Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center. Sally was born in Danville, Arkansas Sept. 8, 1934, to Elmer and Dovie Martin. Sally grew up on a farm in Rombauer, Missouri with two brothers and a sister. ...

Jerry Martin Hosmer, 80, passed away peacefully at home Oct. 27 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Son of Frieda Louise (Hyde) and Warren Jerome Hosmer, Jerry was born April 3, 1944, in Hornersville, Missouri. He graduated from Hornersville High School as Valedictorian in 1963. ...

Theresa M. Wheelis, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away, Oct. 30, 2024 at her residence. She was born Jan. 11, 1939, in New York, New York to the late Joseph and Anna Bellamacina. On Oct. 3, 1959, in Queens, New York She was married to Eldon Wheelis. He survives...

Michael Boatwright, 76, of Doniphan, Missouri, died Oct. 28, 2024. Visitation is at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 2, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Military honors is at 11 a.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel with funeral service following. Cremation will follow services...

Abby Lynne (Gilmore) Zeb, 39, of Joplin, Missouri, passed away Oct. 24, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, from injuries sustained in an accident while she was running. Abby was born March 12, 1985, in Fort Scott, Kansas, to John and Kathie (Dunbar) Gilmore. ...