Obituaries

Jessie Crutchfield, 67, of Wappapello, died Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis. Visitation is at 5 p.m., Friday, March 31, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. Funeral service is at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023, also in the Greenville Chapel. Burial is in Kime Cemetery...

LaVelma Jane Ballard-Little departed this Earth and arrived at the Gates of Heaven on Sunday, March 26, 2023. She was born Feb. 16, 1954, to the late Leon Berry and Mary Richie in Neelyville, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert Little and brother Alvin Louis Richie...

Larry Samuel Silverberg, beloved brother, uncle, friend, passed from this earthly life March 18, 2023. He was the first child born to Samuel and Lois Silverberg Sept. 19, 1942, in Terre Haute, Indiana. Larry, a 1961 graduate of Otter Creek High School, enlisted in the Navy after being in the Navy reserve during high school. ...

Jean Anne Douglas, 91, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away March 25, 2023 at her home in Poplar Bluff. Jean was born Jan. 1, 1932 to William and Lina (Davis) Felker in Bloomfield, Missouri. Jean enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren. She took pride in the way she presented herself and left a lasting impression on everyone that knew her...

Priscilla J. Pitchie, 92, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Friday, March 24, 2023. Arrangements will be announced later.

Tommy Tompkins, 75, of Williamsville, Missouri, died Monday, March 27, 2023 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Tompkins was born Aug. 29, 1947 in Piggott, Arkansas, son of the late Sylvester and Clella Tompkins. He retired from the Union Pacific Railroad in the late nineties. Tommy was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. On Sept. 7, 1991, he married Suellen Adams Tompkins. She preceded him in death on Sept. 28, 2018...

Wendell Shands 87, of Harviell, Missouri, passed away March 24, 2023 in the Missouri Veterans Home at Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born May 14, 1935 at Hornersville, Missouri to the late Marion Shands and Euylalia “Smith” Shands. Mr. Shands was a member of the Neelyville Methodist Church where he served as trustee and as treasurer. ...

Bryce William Hogan, 36, of Springfield died Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield.

Vincent P. Maurer of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Hobe Sound, Florida and Traverers Rest, South Carolina, died peacefully Sunday morning, April 24, 2022, after a prolonged illness. Vincent was born July 19,1956, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was the only son of the late Earl P. Maurer of Poplar Bluff and the late Shirley (Fisher) Maurer of Poplar Bluff and Hobe Sound...

Carolyn “Jo” JoAnn Jett, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, entered Heaven’s gates, March 23, 2023. Jo was born June 29, 1942, to Ira and Lily (Mitchell) Phillips in Stonefort, Illinois. She married Henry Lyle Jett on July 21, 1962, also in Stonefort, Illinois...

James F. Watson, son of the late Alvie and Jewell Fowler Watson was born Aug. 2, 1935, in Sikeston, Missouri and departed this life March 18, 2023, at the Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau at the age of 87. Mr. Watson was a Veteran of the United States Army and was a resident of Wappapello, Missouri. ...

Lawana Conover Shearrer passed Feb. 5, 2023. Lawana was born to the late John and Opal Conover July 1, 1940 in Qulin, Missouri. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Joe Shearrer, and one son, Darwin Shearrer. She is survived by two sons, David Shearrer of California and Brian Shearrer of Fairview Heights, Illinois; two sisters, Connie Pierce of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Barbara Pritchett of Broseley, Missouri; one brother, Pete Conover and wife, Debbie Conover, of Broseley...

Wanda L. Stephens passed away on March 16, 2023, in Gilbert, Arizona. She was born Wanda Lavern Mekan on Aug. 17, 1932, in Stoddard County, Missouri, to parents Ollie Bell Grim Mekan and August JF Mekan. Wanda graduated from Bernie High School and in 1953, married James E Stephens...

Joyce Marie Jeffries, 76-year-old resident of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, departed this life Tuesday, March 21, 2023. She was born March 4, 1947, in Doniphan, Missouri, to Jerald and Vergie (Jarrett) Emmons. Joyce co-owned and operated the Stringtown Grocery for over 30 years. ...

Charley Wayne Brooks, 68, Malden died Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

Mary Sue Shamblin, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, formerly of Qulin, Missouri, died Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Shamblin was born March 21, 1938, in Qulin, daughter of the late Chester Sylvester and Ethel Iona Rose. She was of the Baptist faith and loved Gospel music. She was married to Ronnie Shamblin. He preceded her in death in 1995...

Rev. Frank Everett Gunter, 82, of Poplar Bluff passed away March 11, 2023, at General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, Missouri. Frank was born July 19,1940, to Van and Janie Gunter in Rives, Missouri. He was preceded in death by wives, Clara Gunter, and Betty Gunter...

Troy D. Wallace, 87, of Piggott, Arkansas, passed away March 22, 2023, at Piggott Community Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2023, at Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Piggott, with burial to follow at Piggott Cemetery...

Marline Guillermo, 54, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died March 18, at her residence. Visitation is at 11 a.m., Friday, March 24, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral following at noon also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in Rings Creek Cemetery, Patterson...

Harold Dwayne Muse, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Poplar Bluff. He was born July 2, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Arthur Senator and Dorothy Estel (Lumley) Muse. Harold was a long-time resident of Poplar Bluff. He was of the Baptist faith.  Harold was a retired truck driver of many years. He loved spending time with his wife Ruth of 55 years, his children and grandchildren. Harold served his country in the U.S. Air Force...

Helen (Sparkman) Brandt, 97, departed this earthly life Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Decatur, Illinois. She was born in western Butler County to Myrtle (Davis) Boxx and Luther Boxx. After attending four different grade schools and two years of high school at Ellsinore, she graduated from Poplar Bluff High school in 1943. ...

Doris Elizabeth Graney, 97, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Parker, Colorado. Doris was born April 1, 1925, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Alwyn and Corrine (Kreider) Hansen. She married Alwyn Graney on June 7, 1947 in Bournemouth, England. ...

Debra Rene Jameson, 65, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away surrounded by her loving family, Friday, March 17, 2023, in Poplar Bluff. Debra was born on June 25, 1957, to Christopher and Charlotte (Resler) Brock in Peru, Indiana. She married Jim D. Jameson in Poplar Bluff...

Helen J. Sparkman Brandt, 98, of Decatur, Illinois, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Missouri died Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Decatur, Illinois.

Marsha (Whelchel) Stanfill, 70, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away, March 15, 2023 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born March 28, 1952, at Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late Elmer Whelchel and Allene “Richardson” Whelchel. She is survived by two children: Paige West and husband, Eric, and Jana Stanfill, all of Poplar Bluff; four grandchildren: Braiden, Ethan, Hadley and Kimber, as well as one sister, Rebecca Bridgewater of Poplar Bluff...