Obituaries

Barbara Ellen Jones, 81, of Harviell, Missouri passed away Jan. 1, 2025, at her residence. She was born Aug. 22, 1943, at Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the late James Harvey French and Bethel “Woolverton” French. On Oct. 8, 1966, at Oxly, Missouri she was married to Howard Denaman Jones. He preceded her on July 21, 2023...

Marglyn Hollowell Garner, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Dec. 28, 2024, in the Cedargate nursing facility. She was born Dec. 30, 1939, in Qulin, Missouri to the late Walter Hollowell and Era “Johnson” Hollowell. She was married to Lee Garner at Qulin, Missouri. He preceded her in death March 17, 2022...

March 25, 1943 - Dec. 28, 2024 Frances Marie Smith, daughter of the late Fred Angotti and Delpha Mansfield Angotti, was born Thursday, March 25, 1943, in Hollywood, Missouri and departed this life Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau at the age of 81 years 9 months 3 days...

Norma Fay Bartch McCoy, 63, of Pocono, Pennsylvania passed away Monday Dec. 16, 2024 at White Stone Care Assisted Living in Pennsylvania. Norma was born April 12, 1961 in St. Charles, Missouri to Elmer Thomas Francis and Mahala Jane (Bell) Bartch. She is survived by her husband, James McCoy; mother, Mahala Jane (Bell) Bartch Groves; sister, Tenna (Bartch) Libla and husband Bill; children, Toussaint Dupree, James McCoy II, and Candace McCoy; grandchildren, Jaiyme Faye McCoy and Mhaleya McCoy; and nephew, Justin Ryan Libla.. ...

Marglyn Hollowell Garner, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Dec. 28, 2024, in the Cedargate nursing facility. She was born Dec. 30, 1939, in Qulin, Missouri to the late Walter Hollowell and Dera “Johnson” Hollowell. She was married to Lee Garner at Qulin, Missouri. He preceded her in death March 17, 2022...

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...

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...

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. ...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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