Stories from Friday, January 27, 2023

Jady D. Lewis, a 65, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Lewis was born June 9, 1957, in Poplar Bluff, son of the late Sam and Ruby Lewis. He is survived by his life partner of 21 years: Candy Branscum; two daughters: April Marvin and Justenia Tinsley; two step-children: Elizabeth Branscum and Jeremy Branscum; four siblings: Dexter (Phyllis) Lewis, Debie (Ross) Murray, Deloris (Bob) Adams, and Joyce Rigdon; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. ...

Bobbie L. Falvey, nee Langham, 87, passed away Jan 24, 2023. Daughter of the late Gordon and Sophie, nee Rodger, Langham, wife of the late Joseph P. Falvey, mother of Rodger (Cathy) Falvey Sr., grandmother of Rodger (Jessica) Falvey Jr. and the late Ryan (Melissa) Falvey, great-grandmother of; Tyler, Lydia, Cora, Peyton, Taylor, and Aubrey, and sister of the late Kenneth Langham, the late Margie Mason, the late Billie Clopton, and the late Donald Langham...

Neelyville School board discussed survey results, upcoming school board elections and JAG activities at this month’s meeting. The school board recently sent surveys to staff, parents and students, to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the students, staff and surrounding community. The results of those surveys suggest a possible lack of communication and respect which was said to be felt among the majority of those surveyed...

Glen Gillespie was born in Springtown, Missouri and passed away Jan. 26, 2023 at his home in Coldwater, Missouri. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ethel; daughter, Connie (Butch) Russell of Warrenton, Missouri; grandson, Christoper Russell of Warrenton; granddaughter, Felicia Abbey of Warrenton; sister, Joan McKnight of Doniphan; brother, Robert (Fran) Gillespie of Sullivan, Missouri;...

The University of Missouri Extension Council of Butler County elected five people from 11 on this year’s ballot,. Winners are Toni Stoner, Melody Dolle-Ducote, BriAnne Riggins, Natalie Butler and David Leonard. They will each serve two-year terms, said Jennifer Williams, extension engagement specialist...

Helen Marie (Wright) Dever, 64, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri entered her heavenly home on Jan.26, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri after fighting a short but fierce battle with cancer. Helen was born on Oct. 25, 1958 to Herman and Imogene (Shelton) Wright in Poplar Bluff. She married Wayne Dever on June 24, 2012...