Stories from Thursday, June 23, 2022

Suzanne “Sue” Reneé (Fusco) Smialek Stacy departed for her next adventure Sunday, June 19, 2022. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 26, 1947, to Madge Emily “Mickie” (Bussart) and Salvatore Roy Fusco, and was a resident of Ellington, Missouri at the time of her passing...

Gene Milton Rice was born Aug. 5, 1925, in Crane, Missouri and left this life June 5, 2022, at the age of 96. His parents were Dee and Ethel Rice, and he had one older brother, Nelson Rice. Gene lived in Crane until he was 8 years old. In 1933, the Rices acquired the Doniphan Telephone Company and moved to Doniphan, where Gene lived for the rest of his life. ...

Margaret Abernathy, age 74, of Junction City, KS, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Wakefield, KS. Mrs. Abernathy was born February 19, 1948, in Blytheville, AR to the late John and Leslie Minyard. On June 26, 1964, she married Jerry Wilkerson. He preceded her in death on February 4, 1991. She married Ray Abernathy on September 18, 1993. He died on June 21, 2022...

Hikers and bikers will soon be able to travel almost five miles from Westwood Boulevard to Mark Twain National Forest on paved, safe paths thanks to funds from the city, state and the T-Mobile Hometown Grant. Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce President Steve Halter formally announced plans Thursday morning for the Wolf Creek Connector Trail. The announcement was made just outside the trailhead itself on County Road 447...

Work is underway for the 33rd Annual Haven House Trail Ride, which will be held Saturday, Sept. 17. The ride, which will be held rain or shine, is returning to its former location, the Ted and Cindy Evans Farm, which is now the Hillis farm. It is located in the Pinecone area on Highway 67 north...

Glenda M. Bilbrey, 93, of Springfield, Missouri, formerly of Williamsville, died Thursday, June 23, 2022. Visitation is at noon, Monday, June 27, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Williamsville Chapel. Funeral will follow at 1 p.m., also in the Williamsville Chapel. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Mill Spring...