Clara Howard
Nov 7, 2015
Clara Bell Howard, 76, of Fairdealing, Mo. died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Howard was born on April 12, 1939 in Fisk, Mo. She was a homemaker who loved her flowers, pets, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Survivors include her children, Terry Lynn Bounds (Dale), Little Joseph Durham (Angie); sisters, Mary Sills, Roberta Weaver, Mary Henson; brothers,...
Ruth Morgan
Nov 3, 2015
Ruth William Morgan, 97, of Sandoval, IL., passed away Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015. Mrs. Morgan was born April 15, 1918 in Neelyville, Mo. She worked as a caregiver in nursing. Her hobbies included quilting, fishing, sewing, and gardening. She was a member of the Naylor Pentecostal Church until her health prevented her attendance. On June 17, 1935 she married Samuel...
Wesley Leroy Gambling
Nov 3, 2015
Wesley Leroy Gambling, 77, of Doniphan, Mo., passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015 at his home. Mr. Gambling was born March 30, 1938 at Bardley, Missouri to Emmett and Christine (McCallister) Gambling. On April 13, 1957 at Ellsinore, Mo, he married Lynda Tucker . She survives Also surviving are his children, Suzy Fowler and husband Donnie of Naylor, Terry James...
Shirley Carlene Larmie
Nov 1, 2015
Shirley Carlene (Stout) Larmie, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away at her home Saturday, October 31, 2015 after a courageous eight and a half year battle with cancer. Shirley was born in Mountain View, Mo. on November 29, 1947 to Wilborn "Shorty" Everett Stout and Dorothy Elizabeth (Gower) Stout. She had been a resident of Poplar Bluff since 1951....
Charles Franklin Fox
Oct 30, 2015
Charles F. Fox, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Friday, October 30, 2015, at his residence. Mr. Fox was born July 27, 1948 in Paragould, Ark. He was a lifetime resident of Butler County and attended Grace Christian Fellowship and Midland Church. He was retired from the Poplar Bluff Police Department. Mr. Fox enjoyed car shows, drag racing and...
Martin "Marty" Bruton
Oct 29, 2015
Martin "Marty" Bruton, 46, of Wappapello, Mo., passed away Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 at Landmark Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Mr. Bruton was born May 22, 1969 in Rockford, IL. . He worked installing carpet, and enjoyed reading and sports. He is survived by his children, Amber Bruton and Zackery Bruton, both of Springfield, Mo.; parents, Larry Bruton and Louise Bruton...
Joanna Chitwood
Oct 26, 2015
Joanna Lee Chitwood, 57, of Fairdealing, Mo., passed away Sat. Oct. 24, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Chitwood was born March 17, 1958 in Savannah, IL. She served on the board at the Shelter Workshop in Doniphan and volunteered time at the Springhill Missionary Baptist School of Hope in Fairdealing. She worked as a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, gardening, taking...
Edward Hendrickson
Oct 23, 2015
Edward Hendrickson, 85, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Friday, October 23, 2015 at Cori Manor Nursing Facility in Fenton, Mo. Mr. Hendrickson was born December 6, 1929 in Hendrickson, Mo. to the late George Hendrickson and Julia (Autrey) Hendrickson. He had worked as a logger and carpenter and enjoyed the outdoors and visiting with people. He especially enjoyed...
Elmer Sonny Campton Jr
Oct 23, 2015
Elmer Sonny Campton Jr. 63, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away October 23, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Campton was born on October 15, 1952, in Haure, Montana, to the late Elmer and Genevieve Mary (Culver) Campton. Elmer had worked as a truck driver. He enjoyed camping, loved motorcycles and being with family. He was of the Baptist faith. He...
Robert James Wooldridge
Oct 22, 2015
Robert James Wooldridge, 72, of Corning, Arkansas passed away October 22, 2015 at his residence. He was born January 12, 1943 at Lafe, Arkansas to the late Joseph and Dora (Powers) Wooldridge. On September 28, 1964, at Corning, Arkansas He was married to Maryetta Page. She survives. Also surviving one child; Lyn Taylor of Corning, Arkansas, Sisters, Sharon Davis, Patricia...
Ronnie Dell Roper
Oct 21, 2015
Ronnie Dell Roper, 54, of Naylor, Missouri passed away at his residence October 21, 2015. He was born March 2, 1961 at Kennett, Missouri to Eldon and Mae (Richmond) Roper. On September 16, 1983 at Overland, Missouri, He was married to Kimberly Stoutt. She survives. Also surviving are his children, Jo Roper and fiancée LaTonya Nelson and Angela Roper both...
Iva Imajean Cosby
Oct 20, 2015
Iva ImaJean (Dollins) Cosby, 84, passed away October 20, 2015 in the Cox Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. She was born January 10, 1931 at Coon Island, Missouri to the late Ross and Estella "McKinley" Dollins. On September 23, 1950 at Piggott, Arkansas she was married to Robert Glenn Cosby. he preceded her in death on February 20, 2011. She...
Bessie Raygaines
Oct 20, 2015
Bessie Lee Ray-Gaines, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Gaines was born April 23, 1940 in Corning, Ark.to the late Ennis James Brooks and Grace (Phelps) Brooks. She was a member of Black Creek Missionary Baptist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher and church secretary....
Naomia Bell Payne
Oct 20, 2015
Naomia Payne was born May 5, 1932 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She passed away Tuesday October 20, 2015 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Most of her life was spent in Qulin, Hillsboro and Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was the loving wife of over 50 years to Dean Payne, he survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Pam and Gene...
Marvelene Riepe
Oct 19, 2015
Marvelene Riepe, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mrs. Riepe was born December 18, 1935, in Hollywood, Mo., to the late Albert Smith and Cora (Strawn) Smith. Marvelene was a member of Abundant Life Christian Center. She enjoyed going to church and had a Christian card ministry....
Shirley Dyer
Oct 18, 2015
Shirley Irene Dyer, 66, of Neelyville, Mo., died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 at her residence. Mrs. Dyer was born March 23, 1949 in Kalmazoo, MI. She worked as health care giver and enjoyed video games, fishing, gardening, flowers, and puzzles. Survivors include her children, Frankie Kovach, Vickie Green, and Victor Kovach Jr.; 3 sisters; 4 brothers; 12 grandchildren; and 7...
Thelma Penrod
Oct 13, 2015
Thelma Penrod, 93, of Neelyville died Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 at her residence in Neelyville. Mrs. Penrod was born March 23, 1922, in Neelyville to the late Lynn Grimes and Sarah Hancock Grimes. She was a life-long resident of Butler County and was owner/manager of a local grocery store. She also was a licensed minister with International Gospel Assemblies in...
Christopher Gentry
Oct 11, 2015
Christopher Gentry, 43, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015 at the Saint Frances Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mr. Gentry was born July 5, 1972 in Jonesboro, Ar. He was employed with KBI Construction. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing pool, and riding country roads. On May 16, 2015 he married Christa (Spradling) Gentry, at Beaver...
Donna Pearson
Oct 7, 2015
Donna Marie Pearson, 59, of Bragg City, Mo., formerly of Oklahoma and Corning, passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Pearson was born Jan. 12, 1956 in Corning, Ar. She worked as a homemaker and enjoyed playing guitar and going to the casino. She was of the Pentecostal faith. On April 12, 1976 se married Robert Pearson...
Thelma Mcwilliams
Oct 5, 2015
Thelma Dovetta (Cozort) McWilliams , 75, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., went to live with her heavenly father at 11:16 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2015, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Ms. McWilliams was born June 7, 1940 in Greenville, Mo. She was a member of the Palace of Praise Church of God. She loved her family above and beyond measure....
