Obituaries

Dr. Ray Earle Peters, Jr., 78, born Oct. 3, 1945, in Richmond, Virginia, passed away Sept. 10, 2024, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, surrounded by family and loved ones, due to complications from ALS. Raised in Pittsfield, he later attended the University of Illinois, where he met his first wife Eva. ...

Mr. Dennis W. Brown, a longtime resident of the Patterson area, died in Poplar Bluff Sept. 11 at the age of 87. Mr. Brown had a varied career and worked in the 1950s at labor jobs in the local area, an exploration team in Alaska, and twice at Boeing Airplane Co. in Seattle. The first time he worked at the Boeing Co. as an electrician and later as an electronics technician...

Shirley Charles, 89, of Greenville, died Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. Visitation is at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. Funeral will follow at noon, also in the Greenville Chapel. Burial is in Crossroads Cemetery, Greenville...

Wanda Lou Cunningham, 92, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 at Westwood Hills Health Care Center, in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Cunningham was born Sept. 16, 1931 in Fisk, Missouri, daughter of the late Edward and Anna Pearl White. On Nov. 6, 1948, she married Rex Cunningham. He preceded her in death Sept. 5, 2000...

Rev. Danny L. Robinson, 75, of Piedmont, Missouri, passed away Monday, Sept. 10, 2024, at his residence. Visitation for Danny will be held from 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont. Second visitation will be held from 1:30 p.m. ...

Hilbert “Bud” J. Middleton, 96, of Vulcan, Missouri, passed away Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at his residence. Visitation will be held at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, at Vulcan Assembly of God Church. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, also at Vulcan Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow in Sutton Cemetery, Vulcan...

Sandy Montgomery, 84, of Silva, Missouri, passed away Friday, Sept. 6. Visitation is at noon Friday, Sept. 13, at New Hope Baptist Church, Silva. Funeral following at 2 p.m., also at New Hope Baptist Church. Burial will be in New Prospect Cemetery, Silva...

Donald Gene McKuin of Poplar Bluff died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at the age of 92. Born to Joseph A. and Myrtle (nee Brents) McKuin March 10, 1932, in Morrilton, Ark, his family moved to Fisk, Missouri, when he was 2 years old. He attended school in Fisk and was the youngest of eight children, all having preceded him in death. ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Karolina Nicole Resnik, who left us Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. Born Nov. 26, 2011, Karolina was a bright light in our lives and the lives of all who knew her. Karolina was a gifted and talented young girl, whose autism was a unique part of her beautiful spirit. ...

Van Elvis Lewis, 78, left this earth at 12:30 a.m. Aug. 29, 2024 in Ozark, Arkansas. He was born Jan. 10, 1946 to William Elvis and Lillie Mae Branscum Lewis. Van came into this world in the seat of a Model T on the way to the hospital in Batesville, Arkansas. He lived his life to the fullest by driving his Harley Davidson, driving his painted up Ford van, and driving over the road for many years in his Ford hotshot truck. Van could fix almost anything that was broken!...

Linda Austin, 80, of Qulin, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Sept.7, 2024 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Austin was born June 3, 1944 in Caruthersville, Missorui, daughter of the late John Oscar and Nell Rose Allison (neé Heskett)...

We mourn the passing of C.P. Johnson, whose lifelong dedication to agriculture has left an indelible mark on the community. He was a visionary and a leader in agriculture, having dedicated over six decades to working the land and nurturing crops in the Neelvyille (Coon Island) vicinity. He mentored many, generously sharing his knowledge and experience with younger generations of farmers, ensuring that his legacy would continue to thrive for years to come...

Sandra “Sandy” Roberta Shearer, daughter of Bob and Wilma Rector was born Oct. 12, 1944, in Kirksville, Missouri. She passed from this earth Aug. 29, 2024, of kidney and lung failure. She attended public school in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1962. She then attended Northeast Missouri State University (Truman State University) where she met her husband of 61 years, Richard “Dick” Shearer...

Linda Rosemary Trout, 74, of Broseley, Missouri, died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 at her residence in Broseley. Mrs. Trout was born Nov. 26, 1949 in Oxly, Missouri, daughter of the late Amos Earl and Daisy Pauline Foulk (neé Wilson). She enjoyed spending time outside and taking care of her plants. She also enjoyed reading...

Bonnie Akridge, 78, of Campbell died Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at her residence.

Charles A. Patterson went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024 in the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Charles was born in Corning, Arkansas, Nov. 27, 1932. He was the son of Arvil and Viva (Miller) Patterson, both of whom preceded him in death. Charles married Betty Hartsfield Aug. 30, 2015. She survives...

Felicia Wyatt, daughter of the late Aubrey Adamson and Marguerita Tinsley Adamson, was born Sept. 6, 1965, in Dexter, Missouri, and departed this life Sept. 3, 2024, at her residence in Dexter at the age of 58 years. Mrs. Wyatt was the owner of the Honey Hole Bait & Tackle in Dexter, a former graphic designer for the Daily American Republic newspaper in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and a former over-the-road truck driver. ...

Angela Colleen Nail, daughter of the late J.T. and Dora (Thompson) Massey, was born Sept. 23, 1932 in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life Sept. 2, 2024 at the age of 91 years. She is survived by several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends...

George Wesley Sifford, 97, passed away in Cape Girardeau Sept. 1, 2024. He was the son of Tilman and Jane Jones Sifford. He joined siblings Everett, John (Square), Fay and Joe in the Brown Community north of Puxico. After attending Puxico Schools , he joined the U.S. ...

Stephen (Steve) Kent Waite, the youngest child of Garland Max Waite (deceased) and Alma Dean Waite, passed suddenly Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at the age of 64. His absence will create a void that will affect his family forever; but he leaves behind a lifetime of great memories, love, and valuable life lessons...

Johny Lee Salyer, 75, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

George Wesley Sifford, 97, passed away in Cape Girardeau Sept. 1, 2024. He was the son of Tilman and Jane Jones Sifford. He joined siblings Everett, John (Square), Fay and Joe in the Brown Community north of Puxico. After attending Puxico Schools , he joined the U.S. ...

James Albert Carr, 97, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Carr was born June 11, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri, son of the late Ralph and Irena Carr (neé Gibson). He owned and operated Carr’s Bargain Barn from 1962 until 1974...

Charles Dewayne Truelove, 70, of Columbia passed away Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Boone Hospital. Services will be Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 at Memorial Funeral Home with visitation 1 – 2 p.m. and a service at 2 p.m.. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery...

Diana Lee (Hodge) Scott passed away Aug. 28, 2024, after a long battle with chronic illness. She was born June 14, 1950, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Charles Hodge (1928-2014) and Anna (McMillin) Dorris. She was the second of five children - all girls, keeping Charles and Anna busy with their dancing, laughter and shenanigans. ...