Stories from Monday, May 20, 2024

An ATM in Puxico was robbed over the weekend, according to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department. It is believed this incident could be related to similar thefts in Poplar Bluff and Rolla, Missouri, authorities said. The sheriff’s department was alerted at 4:51 a.m. Sunday to an alarm call at First Midwest Bank of Puxico, according to a press release...

Clifford Clinton Bowen, 76, of Qulin, Missouri, died Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff.

Ted May, 76, of Qulin, Missouri, died Saturday, May 18, 2024 at his residence, at Qulin. Mr. May was born, Aug. 27, 1947 in Blytheville, Arkansas, son of the late Leslie and Ethel May. He was a member of the Church of Christ at Qulin. He enjoyed spending time on the river, riding his Harley, spending time with his family and gardening...

Marvin Ray Bulger, the son of Eddie Herman and Gertie (Davis) Bulger, was born May 7, 1935, in Qulin, Missouri. He attended Qulin High School, graduating in 1953. He served his country in the Army National Guard. Marvin was employed by Small Arms Factory, St. ...

Roy Brown, 87, of Vulcan died Thursday, May 16. Visitation is at 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral following at 2 p.m., also in the Piedmont chapel. Burial will be in Murphy Cemetery near Piedmont. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Beverly Stevenson, 73, of Vulcan, died May 15. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, at Vulcan Assembly of God Church. Funeral is at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 23, also at Vulcan Assembly of God Church. Burial following in Sutton Cemetery, Vulcan...

Catherine Lea Mathis, daughter of Dorothy and Lee Bloomfield of Essex, Missouri was born Dec. 27, 1954, in Sikeston, Missouri. She went to her Heavenly home May 19, 2024, at the age of 69 in Wappapello, Missouri. Cathy is survived by her loving and devoted husband, David Mathis of 50 years; her children, Ambre and late husband Mark Curran, and Lauren and husband Bruce Starks, all of Benton, Missouri; siblings, Debbie and husband Terry Bowling of Farmington, Missouri, Beth and husband Mike Smith of Houston, Texas, Lee and Deanna Bloomfield of Gulfport, Mississippi; grandchildren, Zach and wife Amanda Curran of Columbus, Ohio, Madalyn and husband Alan Lockhart of Joplin, Missouri, Jacob Curran of Phoenix, Arizona, Maurice Davis (Shelby Eichhorn) of Jacksonville, Florida, Colton Starks and Camden Starks of Benton, Missouri and several loving lifelong friends and extended family members.. ...

Jimmy Duty, son of the late Charles Duty and Minnie Humphery Duty, was born Oct. 16, 1939, in Wichita Falls, Texas, and departed this life May 11, 2024, in Pasadena, Texas at the age of 84. Graveside services were held at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield on May 20, 2024...

James C. Glass, 58, passed away May 14, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. James was born Aug. 12, 1965, to Charles P. and Leota (Glass) High in St. Louis, Missouri. James Loved his fur baby, Princess, and just spending time with his friends. He also loved to watch the KC Chiefs and wrestling on TV. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church...

Michael Derrick, 41, Poplar Bluff was arrested Monday, May 20, on an active warrant through the city of Poplar Bluff and was in possession of a controlled substance. Also located on Derrick’s person were two small bags containing a crystal substance believed to be methamphetamine. Derrick was processed and lodged in the Butler County jail...