Stories from Monday, September 27, 2021

Georgie Fay Barks, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Georgie was born on July 19, 1954, to George and Emma (Reed) Wallis in Poplar Bluff. Georgie attended Church of God of Prophecy. She enjoyed collecting antique cookie jars and furniture. She liked to bike, garden, and be outdoors. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family...

Two women were seriously injured in a pair of weekend accidents in the area. The first occurred at 3:15 p.m. Friday east of Bunker in Reynolds County, while the second occurred at 4:18 p.m. Sunday east of Doniphan in Ripley County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Sheila A. ...

Brian Sharp reported at 2:52 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23, that a light pole in front of his 1100 block of County Road 607 residence had been struck by a vehicle and damaged. _ Leonard Jones of the 2600 block of Crestwood Drive reported at 2:39 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, that someone had caused damage to the driver’s side door of his car when it was parked in front of his residence...

Russell Wayne Fish, 85, of Puxico, passed away September 25, 2021 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born March 20, 1936 in Wayne County, Missouri, the son of Ernest and Kathleen Fish. In his early years, Russell had been a farmer. ...

Charles William Ward Jr, age 75, of Des Allemands, LA, died Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 at his residence, in Des Allemands, LA. Mr. Ward was born September 18, 1946 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, son of the late Charles William Sr.and Ruth Elizabeth Ward. He joined the Marine Corps in 1966 and served in Vietnam...

Oren Lee Smith, 52, of Mill Spring, Missouri, passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, at his residence. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhome@hotmail.com...

Robert Louis Perkins Robert Louis Perkins passed on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021 in Poplar Bluff Missouri. He was born in Campbell, Missouri on November 5, 1943 to Clarence and Ellen Perkins. He was one of 11 children. Siblings include Lenore Hargrave of Crystal City, Missouri, Ellen Siebert of Fenton, Missouri, Joe Perkins of Troy, Missouri, and Phyllis Pipkin of Springfield Missouri. ...

Richard DeVoto, 75, of Williamsville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, at his residence. There will be a graveside service held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Bloomfield, Missouri, with full military honors...

David Hill, 64, of Piedmont, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital. A visitation will be held at 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, also in the Piedmont Chapel...

A tribute long overdue was presented Saturday to the families of the 15 servicemen from the city of Poplar Bluff who were killed in action in the Vietnam War. Three Rivers College President Dr. Wesley Payne said, “It is both an honor and a privilege to be part of tonight’s tribute, not only as a representative of the college, but as a representative of a friend who was a Vietnam veteran who I hold in the highest regard and for whom I have great respect...

Each school year begins anew, bringing with it changes and challenges. At Twin Rivers, WaWanda Nehkorn is starting her 26th year in education, while this marked Amanda Boswell’s first year. Boswell is a high school math teacher, while Nehkorn is the district process coordinator...

Dozens of people arrived Saturday at the former site of The Landing, which burned down in a catastrophic fire Sept. 15, for a recognition service to support its proprietors, Tom and Della Bedell. The event included speakers and live music, a presentation of resolutions honoring The Landing from the House and Senate, and ended with an announcement from Jeremy Bedell that his family planned to rebuild the landmark resort...