Rebecca Shevonne Kellem Berry, 31, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Monday, May 13, 2013 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St.Louis, Mo..  Rebecca was born October 12, 1981 in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

She was a contracted carrier for the Daily American Republic. she enjoyed fishing, camping and deer hunting. She had attended the Westpoint Pentecost Church of Doniphan, Mo.

Rebecca is survived by two children, Natalie Prewitt and Nathaniel Prewitt, both of Poplar Bluff, Mo. her companion, Jason  of Poplar Bluff, Mo.  Her mother Nancy McDonald of St.louis, Mo and Rick Kellem of Mountain Home, Arkansas.Mother and Father in law James and Brenda Berry, Brother and Sister in-laws, Michael and Amanda Berry, James and Angel Berry, Josh and Timber Berry and Vickie Berry. One Step Brother; Patrick McDonald; one Aunt Susie King;Her Grandmother, Betsy Kellem of Gassville, Arkansas. and several nieces and nephews also survive.

She was preceded in death by her mother-inlaw- Paulette Berry and one brother-in-law Keith Berry.

There will be a graveside service at 3:00 p.m. Friday May 17, 2013 at Kinsey Cemetery near Harviell. Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel of Neelyville will be in charge of arrangements.

George Edward McKinley, 71, of Neelyville, Mo. passed away April 12, 2013 at his residence. He was born November 2, 1941 in Butler County, Missouri to the late Edward McKinley and Hazel Baumgardner.

on April 2, 1989 at St Louis, Missouri he was married to Cathy Comstock. She survives.

 Also surviving are his children;Tommy McKinley of Doniphan, Mo., Ponda Woods of Piggott, Arkansas, Brittany McKinley of Bloomfield, Mo. Two sisters, Laverne Robinson of Tony Alabama, Patty Thurston of Poplar Bluff, Mo., Two brothers, Charles  McKinley and Mike McKinley both of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren also survive.

George was preceded in death byone daughter Brenda Kay Gossett, his father Edward and Step-Mother Virginia Lily McKinley and his Mother.

Memorial visitation for Mr. McKinley will be Saturday April 20, 2013 starting at 4:00 pm and the memorial service following at 5:00 pm in the Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel of Neelyville, Mo.

Albert Eugene Webster, 83,  of Naylor, Missouri passed away in the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. April 14, 2013. He was born March 27, 1930 at Accorn, Missouri to the late Orene Webster and Gladys Mullincup.

He was married to Edna Russell. She preceded him in death on March 16, 1967. He then Married Evelyn Howell On October 8, 1970 at Naylor, Missouri. She survivies.

Also surviving,his children; Artie James of Moberly, Missouri, Shirley Grogan of Oxly, Missouri, Dorothy Derr of Troy, Mo. Betty Penicker of Farmington, and Geanie Ortez of California. One half sister, Thelma Lou and one half brother Harold Lane. 12 grandchildren and serveral great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Alice Rigdon, grandson Jeffery Lynn James and one sister Dorothy.

Visitation for Gene will be 12 pm April 17, 2013 with the funeral following 2:00 pm in the Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel at Neelyville, Mo.  burial will be the Naylor Memorial Cemetery with Donnie Fowler officiating.

Ruby E. Hatton, 87, of Oxly, Mo., died Saturday, April 6, 2013 at her residence.  She was born October 3, 1925  at Linden , Tennessee to the Late Eugene and Minnie Jones Mercer.

On October 18, 1943, at Caruthersville, Mo., she was married to Ben F. Hatton. He preceded her in death on July 9, 1996.

She is survived by her children, Ben Hatton of Fairdealing, Mo., Bob Hatton and wife, Marte of Fairdealing, Mo., Marion Reed and husband, Bob of Oxly, Mo., and Regina Wilson and husband, Rex of Oxly, Mo. Twelve grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild also survive.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one daughter Shelia McCain and three infant grandsons, as well as one sister, Marty McMullugh and two brothers, J.J. Mercer and Hove Mercer.

Mrs. Hatton was a member of the Victory Christian Church of God and she enjoyed cooking, and working on word search puzzels, gardening and singing.

Visitation for Mrs. Hatton will be Tuesday April 9, 2013 starting at 11:00am in the Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel, with the funeral following at 2:00 pm. Burial will be in the Kinsey Cemetery. Pastor Jim Hoyt officiating.

Arvel Sweeza, 91, of Naylor, Mo. passed away April 7, 2013 in the Current River Nursing Center at Doniphan, Mo,. He was born November 15, 1921 in Clay County Arkansas to the late Turner and Nancy Sweeza.
On April 2, 1942 at Patterson, Mo. He was married to Daisy Meador. She preceded him in death 1978,

He is survived by; His children,Beth Gravel of Poplar Bluff, Mo., Charles Sweeza of Harveill, Mo., Marvin Sweeza of Butler County, Mo.; Carl Douglas Sweeza of Naylor, Mo. and Jeffery Sweeza of Naylor, Mo.. Nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren also survive.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, Two sons, Elwood and Eugene Sweeza as well as two sisters and two brothers.

He had worked in a nursery for Poplar Bluff Trees. He enjoyed singing, and playing the piano and his guitar. He was a member of the Lone Hill Baptist Church.

Graveside services for Mr. Sweeza will Wednesday April 10, 2013 at the New Prospect Cemetery near Silva. Missouri starting at 11:00 am. Donnie Fowler Officiating.

Elbert W. “Bill” Lacey, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. formerly of Anderson, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at his home. He was born November 9, 1937  at Louisville, Ky. to the late Elbert W Lacey and Hester Cravins Lacey.

On  September 12, 1980 at Noblesville, Indiana, He was married to Shirley Stone. She survives.

Also surviving,  his children, Jerry Lacey of Poplar Bluff, Mo., Mark Lacey of Wichta Falls, Texas, Kelly Lacey of Noblesville, Indiana and Timothy Lacey of Huntsville, Alabama., One sister, Blanch Matherly of Noblesville, Indiana and three brothers, Jim Lacey, Robert Lacey and Clifford Lacey all of Noblesville, Indiana. Eleven grandchildren also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Ella Mae Beaver and one brother Charles Lacey.

He was a carpenter. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing pool, cards and bowling. He served 14 years in the United States Navy in the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion and the Moose Lodge and former member of the Eagles and VFW.

Visitation for Mr. Lacey will be Saturday, April 6, 2013 starting at 11:00 am with the funeral following at 1:00 pm in the Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel at Neelyville, Mo.  burial will be in the Kinsey Cemetery with Rev. Donnie Fowler officiating.

Catherine Anderson was born on March 14, 1957, in Memphis, Tenn. to Betty McComb and the Late Steve Anderson Sr.. She was lifelong resident of Poplar Bluff until she moved to St. Louis, Mo.. Catherine comfessed Christ at an early age and was a member of Elbethel House of Worship. She enjoyed dancing, collecting jewelry, spending time with her family, but most of all she enjoyed shopping.

She leaves to cherish her memories, a son, Stephen Anderson of Sikeston, Mo.; a daughter, Krystal Anderson of Vandelia, Mo.; her grandchildren, Deaireus Anderson, Secret Buchanan, Malachi Buchanan and Jahlayla buchanan, all of Poplar Bluff, Mo. Her mother, Betty McComb of Neelyville, Mo. Grandmother, Mary Austin of Michigan; five sisiters, Nancy Trice of Chicago, Emma McComb, Vivian McComb, Dorris McComb and Brenda K. McComb all of Neelyville; four brothers; Johnny L. McComb, Lee K. McComb Jr., Eddie McComball of Neelyville, Mo. and Ronnie McComb of Poplar Bluff, Mo. a very special aunt that she held close to her heart, Margaret Minton of St. Louis, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and a host of relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Steve Anderson Sr; Stepfather, Lee K. McComb Sr.; four  brothers, Robert Anderson, Steve Anderson Jr. Arthur Anderson and Donald McComb; and a granddaughter, Aweona Buchanan.

Visitation will be April 2, 2013 starting at 11:00 am with the funeral following at 1:00 pm in the Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel of Neelyville, Mo.  Burial will be in the Neelyville Cemetery, with Rev Donnell McComb officiating.

Bethel Lee Tyler, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Mo.,passed away March 26, 2013 in the Westwood Hills Healthcare. She was born June 25, 1926 in Caraway, Arkansas to the late Roy Lee Wolverton and Iva White Wolverton.

She was married to James Harvey French. he preceded her in death on Febraury 18, 1984. Then later married Melvin Tyler. He also preceded her in death.

She is survived by her children,James E. French of Hazelwood, Mo., Barbara Ellen Jones of Harviell, Mo., Harvey French of Harviell, Mo.. Three sisters, Martha West of Harviell, Mo., Wanda Farles of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and Mary Miller of Bridgeway, Colorado., Three brothers, Melvis Wolverton of Sahvarita, Arizona, RoyWolverton of St. Peters, Mo., and Willie Wolverton of Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  She is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

she was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son Russell Leon French and one grandson, Gene Jones and one brother, J.A. Wolverton.

She enjoyed crocheting, gardening,  canning and her grandchildren. She was a member of the American Legion at Doniphan, Missouri.

Visitation will be Thursday March 28, 2013 starting at 12:00 p.m. with the funeral following at 2:00 p.m. in the Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel at Neelville, Missouri. Burial will be in the Naylor Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Wes Flaugh officiating

Drucilla Isom, 86, of Harviell, Mo. passed away March 25, 2013 at her residence in Neelyville, Mo.. she was born March 7, 1927 at Jiles County, Tennessee to the late James Crumley and Lizzie Barnickle Crumley,

On October 28, 1944 at Piggott, Arkansas She was married to Alvin Isom. He survives.

She is also survived by her children, Wayne Isom and wife Darlene of Neelyville, Mo., One daughter-in-law Iva Isom of Neelyville, Mo., Shelia Helzer and husband Carter of Jefferson City, Mo., Patricia Frazier and husband Larry of Parker, Colorado, Sherry Bell and husband Mitch of Springfield, Mo., and Lisa Staffhorst and husband Will of Franktown, Colorado. One nephew; Larry Isom. One sister Betty Gilbert of Naylor, Mo. and one brother James “Ed” Crumley of Naylor, Mo.. She also has 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents as well as one son James Franklin (Franko) Isom on September 5, 1996 and one daughter, Regina Fay Isom on December 4, 1960. one grandson, Brad Frazier and one great grandson Michael Shane Isom. Two sisters Genevia Garner and Thelma Teel.

Drucilla was a member of the Naylor Pentecostal Church. She was faithful to her God and the church. A homemaker, She enjoyed gardening, flowers, her family and her church.

Visitation for Mrs. Isom will be Friday March 29, 2013  starting at 6:00 p.m. with the funeral Saturday March 30, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel of Neelyville, Mo.. Burial will be in the Naylor Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Donnie Fowler and Rev. Pete Taylor officiating.

Mary Mae Johnson. 83, passed away March 16, 2013 in the Current River Nursing Center at Doniphan, Missouri. She was born August 17, 1929 at Ponder, Missouri to the late Weid Leslie Urich and Elsie Taylor Urich.

In 1943 she was married to Odell Johnson at Corning, Arkansas. He survivies.

Also surviving her children, Freddie Johnson and wife Linda Kay of Fairdealing, Mo., Lester Johnson and wife Michele of Fairdealing, Mo., Kay Diller and husband Cliff of Darden, Tennessee, David Johnson and wife Kay of Doniphan, Mo., Carl Johnson and wife Robin of Fairdealing, Mo., Linda Jefferson and husband Tom of Doniphan, Mo., Ruth Ann Dixon and husband James of Casper, Wyo.. Two sisters also survive, Wilma Gregg of Oklahoma and Euleta McCarty of Bentonville, Ark. one brother Bennie Urich of Fairdealing. 23 grandchildren, 59 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren also survive.

She was preceded in death by one son, Eddie Allen Johnson, Her parents as well as one sister, Verneal Huling and Two brothers, Leslie and Carter Urich.

She was a member of the West Point Point Pentecostal Church of Doniphan, Mo. and had worked as a  nurses aid at the nursing center in Corning, Arkansas. She enjoyed Visiting nursing homes, singing and playing her guitar, yard sales, fishing,  and enjoyed her children and grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday March 19, 2013 starting at 1:00 p.m. in the West Point Pentecostal Church in Doniphan, Mo. with the funeral following at 2:00 p.m. in the church. burial will be in the Gum Cemetery with REv Charles Carr officiating assisted by Rev. James Dixon.