Obituaries from November 2024

Velma Pauline Conner, 91, formerly Broseley, Missouri passed away Nov. 1, 2024, at her residence in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. She was born June 3, 1933, in Broseley to the late Clyde Moore and Cynthia “Marlette” Moore. She was a member of the Corner Stone United Pentecostal Church in Poplar Bluff, Missouri where she had taught Sunday School and had served as youth leader. She enjoyed reading, going to church, collecting rocks, looking at birds and cooking...

Gloria Barron, 79, of Arnold, Missouri passed away Oct. 28, 2024 at Woodland Manor in Arnold. Gloria was born Dec. 20, 1944 to Homer and Neoma ( Hill) Nixon in St. Louis, Missouri. Gloria was a member of First United Methodist Church in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, she was a retired real estate and insurance broker. ...

Susan Marie (Thee) Carroll, 66, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at her residence. Mrs. Carroll was born in Saint Joseph, Missouri Aug. 8, 1958, the daughter of Roy F. and Mary C. (Collins) Thee. She graduated with her Bachelors degree in 1980 at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, Missouri. She was united in marriage to David W. Carroll Dec. 15, 1979, in Warrensburg, Missouri. Through this union two sons and one daughter were born...

James (Jim) Walter Decker, Jr., son of the late James Walter Decker and Kathleen McBenge Decker, was born Friday, Feb. 8, 1946, in Steelville, Missouri and departed this life Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Cape Girardeau at the age of 78 years 8 months 24 days...

Kevin Lamar Harris was a dedicated and ambitious man who lived with a strong belief in faith and unquestionable love. Kevin was born Feb. 5, 1974, in Cleveland Ohio to the late Garfield Harris and Kathern (Ferguson) Harris. Kevin and Quianda (Stanley) Harris were united in marriage Dec. 3, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee...

Sandra Gail Alexander, 66, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, began her journey in the stars with Jesus Nov. 3, 2024. Sandy was born Oct. 19, 1958, in Sikeston, Missouri, to Doyle Floyd Miller and Francis (Standridge) Miller. Sandy Miller married Daniel Alexander June 4, 1977...

Janice Lynn Mullen was born at Kennett, Missouri, March 19, 1964 and died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 She was raised on the farm near Gideon, Missouri. Her parents were S.E. “Jack” Mullen and Sylvia Lee Singleton Mullen who both preceded her in death Jan is survived by her sister Charlotte Mullen of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, whom she lived with for the last 11 years; nephews, David Dixon (Sondra) and Matthew Dixon; brother, Sam Mullen (Carol Jean); niece, Sherry Felker (Kevin) and many cousins, two grandnieces, one grandnephew and seven great-grandnieces; close family friend, Martha Elsworth; and family and caregivers, Lucia Calvin and Gloria Porter.. ...

Judyth Mae Penaflor (Green), 74, of Williamsville, Missouri, died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 at Westwood Hills Health Care Center, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Jerry Ray Stevenson, 82, of Vulcan, Missouri, passed away Nov. 4, 2024. Visitation is from 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov.9, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov.10, also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial following in Mt. View Cemetery, Des Arc...

Meredith Ray Boyers, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away at 6:42 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at his home in rural Poplar Bluff. He was surrounded by his family, having realized his greatest wish-to take his last breath on his beloved cattle and horse farm of over 67 years...

Orlin D. (Ollie) Johnson, 88, graduated to heaven Nov. 3, 2024. Orlin was born at home in Detroit, Michigan Jan. 16, 1936, to the late Ora and Minnie (Seypohltowsky) Johnson. Orlin was an only child. Orlin graduated high school from Poplar Bluff Senior High in 1953, in 1954 he married the love of his life, Nadine (Birdsong) Johnson. They were married 69 years. Orlin’s parents and Nadine preceded him in death. The couple had fraternal twins...

Shirley Duckett, 81 of Piedmont, Missouri, died Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Piedmont. A visitation only will be held from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com.

Evelina Jones departed this life Tuesday morning Nov. 5, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Evelina was born Dec. 13, 1940. Among those she leaves to cherish her memory are three daughters, Francis (Ann) Johnson, Joann Miller and Linda Miller, of Poplar Bluff; sons William “Boo” (Karen) Miller Jr. ...

Ronald Clark, 76, of Piedmont, Missouri, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. Visitation will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov.17, 2024, at Masonic Cemetery, Piedmont. A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m., also in Masonic Cemetery, Piedmont. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Leland R. Duncan, 95, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at his home surrounded by family, due to complications from lymphoma. Leland was born Nov. 9, 1929, on a farm in Van Buren County, Arkansas, to Enoch and Julia (Lane) Duncan. It was the Depression era, and Leland grew up chopping cotton and plowing fields with a team of mules...

Charles Ronald Thilman, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at his home. Charles was born May 18, 1947, to Charles and Ruth (Wonderlich) Thilman in Poplar Bluff. Charles was a proud member of the United States Army. He served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. ...

Robert L Pitts, 81, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at The Manor in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Charles Edward Payne, 80, of Ellsinore, Missouri, died Nov. 12. Visitation is at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, Mass is at noon, all at St. Catherine’s of Sienna Catholic Church, Piedmont. Burial following at St. Catherine’s Cemetery with full military honors...

Loretta “Bobbie” Keck, 88, of Patterson died Friday, Nov. 15. Visitation is at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Faith Family Worship, Piedmont. Funeral is at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, also at Faith Family Worship. Burial is in New Prospect Cemetery, Silva...

Melba Christine Ballew, 89, of Maryville, Illinois, died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. A graveside service is at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, at Rucker Cemetery, Williamsville. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com.

Fred Clifford Dirickson Jr., 92, of Puxico, Missouri, died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 at Prairie View Skilled Nursing in Bloomfield, Missouri. Mr. Dirickson was born June 13, 1932 in Blodgett, Missouri, son of the late Fred Clifford Sr. and Jewel Edna Dirickson (neé Short). ...

Danny E. Bauchens, 53, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in Fisk, Missouri. He was born May 25, 1971 in St. Louis, Missouri. Danny previously had been a cook at The Manor Nursing Home in Poplar Bluff for 10 years. He took great pride in his job and truly cared for each resident he prepared meals for...

James “Jim” Upchurch, 72, of Greenville, died Sunday, Nov. 17. Visitation will be at noon Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Ruegg Funeral Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. Funeral following at 3 p.m., also in the Greenville Chapel. Burial is in Cowan Cemetery, near Lowndes...

Phyllis Jane York, 69, of Hazard, Kentucky, formerly Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Nov.16, 2024, at Hazard Regional Medical Center in Hazard. Phyllis was born Jan. 22, 1955, to Robert and Pauline (Nixon) Wood in Poplar Bluff. After the passing of her father, she was raised by her mother and stepfather, William Carman. She married Larry York Aug. 13, 1974, in Poplar Bluff...

Orlandus-Cushawn Eugene Cooper Jr., a resident of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2024, at Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. Eugene was born Monday, July 14, 1986, to O.C. Cooper and Flora Fields Cooper in Poplar Bluff, Missouri...

Michael A. Ellebracht, 70, of Bernie, Missouri passed away Nov. 15, 2024, at Winchester Nursing Home in Bernie. Michael was born Jan. 15, 1954, to George and Wilma (Ledford) Ellebracht in St. Louis, Missouri. Michael moved from St. Louis to the Puxico, Duck Creek area, he went to high school at Zelma High where he played basketball. ...

Jerry Dwain Skaggs passed away on the evening of Nov. 18, 2024, at the age of 85. He was born April 16, 1939, in Ruble, Missouri to Burnell and Lorene Skaggs. Jerry was a loving father and a loyal friend with an easy smile, who never met a stranger. He retired from United Parcel Service after 35 years. He made the most of his retirement, following his passion for horses, family and friends. He was rarely seen without his trademark cowboy hat...

Orlandus-Cushawn Eugene Cooper Jr., a resident of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2024, at Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. Eugene was born Monday, July 14, 1986, to O.C. Cooper and Flora Fields Cooper in Poplar Bluff, Missouri...

Buel Alton Johnson, age 87, of Broseley, died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 at his residence in Broseley. Mr. Johnson was born February 10, 1937 in Broseley, son of the late Talm

Our beloved Robin Marie Walker Dawson was born May 28, 1977, in Temple, Texas and departed this life Nov. 23, 2024, in Van Buren, Missouri. On Dec. 16, 1995, she was united in marriage to Ronnie Dawson in Van Buren. She was loved and cherished by her devoted husband Ronnie Dawson. They met in high school and have been inseparable till her death. Robin was of the Baptist faith. She was a great mother to her children. Robin enjoyed RV life, the Current River, and arts and crafts...

Allen Eugene (AE/Gene) Hall, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 in Farmington, Missouri. He was born Dec. 27, 1938 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Claude Hall and Ernie (Woods) Hall. Allen was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff. He attended the Cowboy Church in Fisk. He served in the United States Navy. Allen enjoyed playing all sports especially tennis, and basketball...