Obituaries

Nadine Wilkerson, 85, of Clarkton died Friday, Nov. 29, 2024 at Aspire Senior Living in Malden.

Wilma Jean Mills, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Wilma was born July 23, 1938, to Odist and Irene (Lawless) Low in Bragg City, Missouri. She married John Donald Mills Sept. 15, 1962, in Bernie, Missouri...

Robert “RJ” Boyers, 93, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. RJ was born Aug. 13, 1931, to Ira and Clelah (Loge) Boyers in Hvam, Missouri. He married Donna (Casinger) Boyers July 29, 1967, in Las Vegas, Nevada...

Ruth Jeanette Hampton, 93, of Malden, Missouri, passed away Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in St. Peters, Missouri surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born May 2, 1931, to Joseph Eichelberger and Rubye (Fowler) Eichelberger. She was of the Baptist Faith and a member of First Southern Baptist of Malden...

Lowanda F. Sanders, 97, of Fisk, Missouri, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. Mrs. Sanders was born Sept. 18, 1927, in Qulin, Missouri, daughter of the late William Franklin and Lovanda Wagster (neé Pillow). She became a licensed funeral director in 1976 and has remained a fixture at White-Sanders Funeral Home for the last 48 years. ...

Isaiah 43:2 ESV When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. ————— Larry Gene Riggins, son of the late Travis Jack Riggins and Rosa Mae Isaac Riggins of Dudley, Missouri, was born out of love June 23, 1949 into a large family that one could only dream of...

Marjean Green, 87 years old, of Festus, Missouri died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at home in Festus. She was born July 19, 1937 in Parma, Missouri. Marjean enjoyed traveling, reading, bowling and Wheel of Fortune. She is survived by a brother, Kenny Hendrix; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews...

Allen Eugene (AE/Gene) Hall, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 in Farmington, Missouri. He was born Dec. 27, 1938 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Claude Hall and Ernie (Woods) Hall. Allen was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff. He attended the Cowboy Church in Fisk. He served in the United States Navy. Allen enjoyed playing all sports especially tennis, and basketball...

Our beloved Robin Marie Walker Dawson was born May 28, 1977, in Temple, Texas and departed this life Nov. 23, 2024, in Van Buren, Missouri. On Dec. 16, 1995, she was united in marriage to Ronnie Dawson in Van Buren. She was loved and cherished by her devoted husband Ronnie Dawson. They met in high school and have been inseparable till her death. Robin was of the Baptist faith. She was a great mother to her children. Robin enjoyed RV life, the Current River, and arts and crafts...

Buel Alton Johnson, age 87, of Broseley, died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 at his residence in Broseley. Mr. Johnson was born February 10, 1937 in Broseley, son of the late Talm

Orlandus-Cushawn Eugene Cooper Jr., a resident of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2024, at Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. Eugene was born Monday, July 14, 1986, to O.C. Cooper and Flora Fields Cooper in Poplar Bluff, Missouri...

Jerry Dwain Skaggs passed away on the evening of Nov. 18, 2024, at the age of 85. He was born April 16, 1939, in Ruble, Missouri to Burnell and Lorene Skaggs. Jerry was a loving father and a loyal friend with an easy smile, who never met a stranger. He retired from United Parcel Service after 35 years. He made the most of his retirement, following his passion for horses, family and friends. He was rarely seen without his trademark cowboy hat...

Michael A. Ellebracht, 70, of Bernie, Missouri passed away Nov. 15, 2024, at Winchester Nursing Home in Bernie. Michael was born Jan. 15, 1954, to George and Wilma (Ledford) Ellebracht in St. Louis, Missouri. Michael moved from St. Louis to the Puxico, Duck Creek area, he went to high school at Zelma High where he played basketball. ...

Orlandus-Cushawn Eugene Cooper Jr., a resident of Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2024, at Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. Eugene was born Monday, July 14, 1986, to O.C. Cooper and Flora Fields Cooper in Poplar Bluff, Missouri...

Phyllis Jane York, 69, of Hazard, Kentucky, formerly Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Nov.16, 2024, at Hazard Regional Medical Center in Hazard. Phyllis was born Jan. 22, 1955, to Robert and Pauline (Nixon) Wood in Poplar Bluff. After the passing of her father, she was raised by her mother and stepfather, William Carman. She married Larry York Aug. 13, 1974, in Poplar Bluff...

James “Jim” Upchurch, 72, of Greenville, died Sunday, Nov. 17. Visitation will be at noon Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Ruegg Funeral Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. Funeral following at 3 p.m., also in the Greenville Chapel. Burial is in Cowan Cemetery, near Lowndes...

Danny E. Bauchens, 53, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 in Fisk, Missouri. He was born May 25, 1971 in St. Louis, Missouri. Danny previously had been a cook at The Manor Nursing Home in Poplar Bluff for 10 years. He took great pride in his job and truly cared for each resident he prepared meals for...

Fred Clifford Dirickson Jr., 92, of Puxico, Missouri, died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 at Prairie View Skilled Nursing in Bloomfield, Missouri. Mr. Dirickson was born June 13, 1932 in Blodgett, Missouri, son of the late Fred Clifford Sr. and Jewel Edna Dirickson (neé Short). ...

Melba Christine Ballew, 89, of Maryville, Illinois, died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. A graveside service is at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, at Rucker Cemetery, Williamsville. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com.

Loretta “Bobbie” Keck, 88, of Patterson died Friday, Nov. 15. Visitation is at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Faith Family Worship, Piedmont. Funeral is at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, also at Faith Family Worship. Burial is in New Prospect Cemetery, Silva...

Charles Edward Payne, 80, of Ellsinore, Missouri, died Nov. 12. Visitation is at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, Mass is at noon, all at St. Catherine’s of Sienna Catholic Church, Piedmont. Burial following at St. Catherine’s Cemetery with full military honors...

Robert L Pitts, 81, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at The Manor in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Charles Ronald Thilman, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at his home. Charles was born May 18, 1947, to Charles and Ruth (Wonderlich) Thilman in Poplar Bluff. Charles was a proud member of the United States Army. He served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. ...

Leland R. Duncan, 95, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at his home surrounded by family, due to complications from lymphoma. Leland was born Nov. 9, 1929, on a farm in Van Buren County, Arkansas, to Enoch and Julia (Lane) Duncan. It was the Depression era, and Leland grew up chopping cotton and plowing fields with a team of mules...