Obituaries from December 2024

Marjean Green, 87 years old, of Festus, Missouri died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at home in Festus. She was born July 19, 1937 in Parma, Missouri. Marjean enjoyed traveling, reading, bowling and Wheel of Fortune. She is survived by a brother, Kenny Hendrix; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews...

Isaiah 43:2 ESV When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. ————— Larry Gene Riggins, son of the late Travis Jack Riggins and Rosa Mae Isaac Riggins of Dudley, Missouri, was born out of love June 23, 1949 into a large family that one could only dream of...

Lowanda F. Sanders, 97, of Fisk, Missouri, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. Mrs. Sanders was born Sept. 18, 1927, in Qulin, Missouri, daughter of the late William Franklin and Lovanda Wagster (neé Pillow). She became a licensed funeral director in 1976 and has remained a fixture at White-Sanders Funeral Home for the last 48 years. ...

Ruth Jeanette Hampton, 93, of Malden, Missouri, passed away Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in St. Peters, Missouri surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born May 2, 1931, to Joseph Eichelberger and Rubye (Fowler) Eichelberger. She was of the Baptist Faith and a member of First Southern Baptist of Malden...

Robert “RJ” Boyers, 93, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. RJ was born Aug. 13, 1931, to Ira and Clelah (Loge) Boyers in Hvam, Missouri. He married Donna (Casinger) Boyers July 29, 1967, in Las Vegas, Nevada...

Wilma Jean Mills, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Wilma was born July 23, 1938, to Odist and Irene (Lawless) Low in Bragg City, Missouri. She married John Donald Mills Sept. 15, 1962, in Bernie, Missouri...

Nadine Wilkerson, 85, of Clarkton died Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Aspire Senior Living in Malden.

Avery Smith, 94, of O’Fallon, Missouri, died Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. Visitation is at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 5, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral following at 1 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in Carson Hill Cemetery, Piedmont, with full military honors...

Sharon Daugherty, 78, of Piedmont, Missouri, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. Visitation is at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral following at 1 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in Meador-Flatwood Cemetery, Piedmont...

Sherry Oltman, 71, of Kennett died Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 at Daybreak Nursing Home in Sikeston.

Joseph (Joey) Wayne Riley, 77, of St. Charles, Missouri, departed this life Dec. 1, 2024. He was born Sept. 6, 1947 to the late Eula Fern Stephens in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Joey worked at Boeing Aircraft until his retirement. After retirement, he enjoyed going to the local casino and taking care of his animals. He also liked staying at home working on his puzzles, cryptoquotes, word puzzles etc. He played Wordle every day with us, placing it on our text chain...

Olive “Anne” (Hopkins) Roberts was born Dec. 4, 1934, in Marked Tree, Arkansas, to John “Hop” and Gladys McClure Hopkins. She passed away Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, one day before her 90th birthday. In 1952 Anne graduated from McCrory High School. She went on to graduate from Arkansas State University in 1956, where she met the love of her life, Carl “Gene” Roberts...

Lorene “Renie” Osborn, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, at New Hope Assisted Living. Renie was born April 1, 1940, to James and Ellen (Stout) Killian in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Sonny Osborn April 5, 1958, also in Poplar Bluff...

Wendell Paul Hubbs Jr., 100, of Jefferson City, Missouri, passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Primrose Retirement Community, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Dec. 4, 1924, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, a son of Wendell Paul Sr. and Ruby Hazel (Hill) Hubbs. He was married Dec. 21, 1947, in the First Methodist Church in Poplar Bluff to Myra Jo Bollinger...

Helen Miller, 62, of Piedmont, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. Visitation is at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at First Assembly of God Church, Des Arc. Funeral following at 12:30 p.m., also at First Assembly of God Church, cremation following...

Charles Orrin Joplin, age 88 years and 5 months, of Ste. Genevieve, died December 14, 2024, peacefully in his home with his family surrounding him.

Christina Lynn Randall of Williamsville, Missouri, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Christy Randall, who left the world Dec. 15, 2024, at the age of 55. Christy was born Aug. 18, 1969, to Ed and Patricia Randall in Poplar Bluff, Missouri...

Helen Cable, 100, died Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Visitation is at noon, Thursday, Dec. 19, at Ruegg Funeral Home Greenville Chapel. Funeral is at 1 p.m. also in the Greenville Chapel. Burial following at Shiloh Cemetery, Shook...

Elmer Allen Jr., 87, of Des Arc, Missouri, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Visitation is at 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 20, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral is at noon, Saturday, Dec. 21, also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial following in Mt. View cemetery, Des Arc...

Sharon Kay Stewart, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Dec. 19, 2024, in the St. Louis University Hospital. She was born Oct. 27, 1950, in Rockford, Illinois to the late Edward Riley and Dorothy “Savell” Riley. Sharon was married in Fairdealing, Missouri, to Michael Stewart. They have been married for 50 years. He survives...

Helen Loucille (Shrum) Cable, age 100 years, 10 months, 16 days of Shook, Missouri, passed away Dece. 16, 2024, at Westwood Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Helen was born Jan. 27, 1924, to Harry Roscoe and Mittie May (Mullins) Shrum in Shook. Helen was united in marriage to James S. Cable, April 21, 1953, in Piggott, Arkansas. He preceded her in death April 27, 1994. He was the former Circuit Clerk/Recorder of Deeds of Wayne County...

Bobby Lee George, 93, of Fisk, Missouri, died Wednesday, Dec.18, 2024 at his residence.

Betty J. Pickrell, 61, of Fisk, Missouri, died Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 at Cedar Gate Healthcare, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Larry Eugene (Boar) Price, 75, son of the late Gene and Reva (Keeny) Price, departed this life Dec. 21, 2024, at his home. He is survived by his sister, Carol Hay, and brother-in-law, Bill Hay. Also surviving is nephew, Daryl, and wife, Shari Hay, many Price cousins, and a host of dear friends...

Michael Wood, 74, of Williamsville, Missouri, died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Cedargate Healthcare in Poplar Bluff. Visitation is at 5 p.m., Friday, Dec, 27, at Black River Bible Baptist Church, 116 S. Main St. Williamsville. Funeral following at 7 p.m., also at Black River Bible Baptist Church. Cremation to follow service...

Lee Frank Miller, Sr., 83, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 at his residence in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Miller was born Dec. 15, 1941 in Fisk, Missouri, son of the late George Emmett and Genevia Miller (Howell). Lee was a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and camping. His favorite pastime was being with his family, and he loved the Lord Jesus with all his heart...

Karen Danise Woolard, 62, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Dec. 21, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. Karen was born Sept. 18, 1962, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Danner and Shirley McCauley. She graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1980. After high school Karen joined the family business, Gamma Labs, where she worked until it sold in 1991. She then owned and operated Sunset Travel Agency. Karen and her husband Dieter formed Woolard’s Lawn Care in 2001...

Jeannette Lee Frost Harrell Metz met her Savior face to face Sunday, Dec. 15 at 4:47 p.m. She was at her home in Springfield, Missouri. Jeannette “Jan” Lee Frost Harrell Metz was born May 21, 1933 in St. Louis, Missouri to Cyrus (Jack) Frost and Clara Anderson Frost. ...

Shelby Jean Gifford, 88, of Jefferson City, Missouri, formerly Poplar Bluff, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, at Stonebridge Senior Living Center. Shelby was born Nov. 11, 1936, to Lester and Virgie (Schales) in Evening Shade, Arkansas. She married Sidney Wayne Gifford Dec. 23, 1961, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri...

James Rodney Brown, age 65, of Poplar Bluff, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 20, 2024. Rodney was born March 27, 1959, in Poplar Bluff, to JR and Eva Brown. He graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1977. Rodney was employed with Smith & Co for 20 plus years as an environmental driller. Rodney then owned and operated JR Brown, LLC, a property management company part-time and worked part-time at Sterling Bank as courier and property maintenance...

Glenda Kay Kirby, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Dec. 23, 2024, at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff. Glenda was born July 27, 1949, to J D Vineyard and Verna (Warren) Stephens in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Lonnie Kirby Nov. 27,1969, and he preceded her in death...

Claudia Pyles, 84, of Qulin, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Dec. 26 2024 at her residence in Qulin,. Claudia, daughter of Thomas Clyde and Mary Clementine Stroud Huggins, was born on Sunday, Jan. 14, 1940 in Rombauer, Missouri. She retired from Walmart and was a housewife. She was a member of the Oglesville General Baptist Church...

Beverly Barth, 69, of Fulton, Missouri, died Tuesday, Dec. 24, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Visitation is at 1 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 2, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Memorial service following at 2 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Joseph Morgan Traughber, 37, of Essex, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, in his home. He was born March 13, 1987 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Joseph attended Spirit and Truth Worship Center in Bloomfield. He loved spending time with family, making knives, playing guitar, and going on family trips. ...

Tim Frye passed away Dec. 29, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving family when he quietly left. He was 71 years old, born June 20, 1953, the son of John Vernon and Dana Garrison Frye (Pettit) Frye. Born in Cassville, Missouri, and with intermittent moves Columbia, Poplar Bluff, and Jackson, Missouri. ...

Karen Danise Woolard, 62, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Dec. 21, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. Karen was born Sept. 18, 1962, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Danner and Shirley McCauley. She graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1980. After high school Karen joined the family business, Gamma Labs, where she worked until it sold in 1991. She then owned and operated Sunset Travel Agency. Karen and her husband, Dieter, formed Woolard’s Lawn Care in 2001...

Leonard Westmoreland, 80, of Patterson, died Dec. 29, 2024. Visitation is at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 3, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral following at 1 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in Patterson Cemetery, Patterson. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...