Obituaries

James “Tommy” Trout, 82, of Doniphan, Missouri, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Trout was born April 1, 1938, to the late George Luther and Daisy Bell (Bryant) Trout. On April 17, 1957, he married Wanda Allen. She survives...

Carl Eugene Sanders, 85, of Poplar Bluff, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 at his residence surrounded by family. Mr. Sanders was born July 22, 1935 in Dexter, Missouri, son of the late William Alvis and Halycon Sanders. Carl was a member of Fellowship General Baptist Church where he was a deacon and a trustee for many years. He was an active member of the Faithful Second Milers Sunday School Class...

Deborah Marie (Simpson) Crawford, 67, of Poplar Bluff went to be with her heavenly Father Nov. 30, 2020 at St. Marys Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Debbie was born March 4, 1953 to the late Billy and Mary (Cofer) Simpson in St. Louis. She married Louis Clarence Crawford June 8, 1971, in Poplar Bluff. ...

Thomas William Casey of Poplar Bluff was born Oct. 27, 1933 and passed away Nov. 9, 2020. Thomas was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was a long time business owner in the area. He was a veteran and a founding member of the Poplar Bluff VFW post 6477. He loved fishing, hunting, cooking and spending time with his family and friends...

James Michael Lux, 63, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Dec. 1, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. James was born July 8, 1957 to the late Arvil and Anne (Wheeler) Lux in Hayti, Missouri. He married Suzy (Waite) Lux Sept. 10, 1976. She survives...

Charles Weese, 66, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, at The Manor, Poplar Bluff. Visitation is at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec.5, at Holliday Cemetery, Williamsville. Graveside following at 1 p.m. also at Holliday Cemetery. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Glinda Elizabeth Markham, 74, of Wappapello, Missouri passed away Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 at her home. Glinda was born Jan. 28, 1946 to Bethel “Bodie” Lavelle Hicks and Polly Pauline Tune in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Glinda was a hard working woman who loved her family. She enjoyed gardening, listening to music, and dancing...

Carolyn Sue Hill, 61, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, at her residence. Carolyn, the daughter of the late Kinley Rice and Geneva (Gambill) Rice Kniker, was born Oct. 11, 1959, in Lepanto, Arkansas. During her earlier years she worked as a dental assistant and later retired after 23 years at John J. ...

Hazel Mills, 97, of Poplar Bluff passed away Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, 2020, at Mark Twain Caring Center. Hazel, the daughter of Will and Mattie Singleton Glass, was born Aug. 4, 1923, in Birdeye, Arkansas. During her earlier years she worked as a part-time teacher for two years and later as an aide in the Chicago school districts for four years. ...

April 9, 1935 – Nov. 26, 2020 Don A. Coleman, 85, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Just moments before his passing, prayers and the singing of hymns were offered up in praise of God and thankfulness for this life that was lived in service to Christ...

QULIN, Mo. — Roy Jennings Nail, 91, of Qulin, Missouri, died Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 at Mark Twain Caring Center, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Mr. Nail was born Dec. 30, 1928 in Kennett, Missouri, son of the late L.B. and Hazel Nail. He had served in the Navy during the Korean War. Mr. Nail had farmed all of his life...

DONIPHAN, Mo. — David Edward Buckner, resident of Doniphan, Missouri, departed this life the morning of Nov. 30, 2020 at the age of 62 years, 3 months, and 5 days. He was born Aug. 25, 1958 to Brother Leslie Buckner and Verna Pauline (Martin) Buckner...

John Allen Baker, 55, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. He was born in St. Louis July 6, 1965 to the late Marvin Lindsey Baker and Imolene Loretta (Holt) Baker. He was of the Baptist faith. He served our country in the Army. He later worked at Chrysler on the assembly line. His past time joys were a good Blues or Cardinals game, cooking and his grandkids...

Terry Wayne Evans, 65, of Wappapello, Missouri, passed away on Nov. 28, 2020, at the John J. Pershing Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Terry was born on Oct. 15, 1955, to Lindol and Mary Hurn Romhilt in Flint, Michigan. He married Jerris (Reel) on Oct. 24, 1974, in Kennett, Missouri...

FISK, Mo. — Ronald Eugene Burdin, 71, of Fisk, Missouri, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020 at Parkland Hospital in Farmington, Missouri. Mr. Burdin was born July 20, 1949 in Marmaduke, Arkansas, son of the late Zennie and Evelyn Burdin. He was retired from the Butler County Highway Department and enjoyed rabbit hunting, fishing and spending time with his family...

John Christian Jr., 87, of Piedmont, died Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at Parkland Healthcare, Farmington. Visitation will be held at noon, Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Ruegg Funeral Homes, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial will follow, with full military honors, in the Christian Family Cemetery, Piedmont...

Patricia E. Withrow, age 78, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mrs. Withrow was born July 07, 1942, in Poplar Bluff, daughter of the late Samuel J and Bessie B. Sanders. ...

DONIPHAN, Mo. — Bonnie Sue Sorrell, 86-year-old resident of Doniphan, Missouri, departed this life Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born Nov. 2, 1934 in Gatewood to the late George “Pete” and Vida Marie (Brewer) Fletcher...

Raymond David Starling, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Nov. 28, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas Raymond was born Oct. 10, 1948 to the late Luther and Maggie (Lairson) Starling in Delaplaine, Arkansas. He married Darla Starling on July 15, 1972. She preceded him in death Feb. 16, 2020...

Glenda V. Johnson, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. Glenda Valerie Richman was born Nov. 1, 1935, in Wayne County, Missouri, to Claude and Pauline (Dixon) Richman. She was a devoted and loving wife, grandmother and great-grandmother, who loved spending time with her family, going to church and listening to Christian music. She also enjoyed working crossword and word search puzzles...

Thelma Lucinda Wilcutt peacefully joined her Lord on Nov. 26, 2020. She was 98 years old. She was born Thelma Lucinda Russell on Nov. 12, 1922, just outside Poplar Bluff, Missouri. In 1940, she married Roy Laverne Wilcutt, also of Poplar Bluff. She raised seven children; four boys and three girls. ...

Charles Eugene Johnson, 57, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Nov. 25, 2020, at his home. Charles was born on July 16, 1963, to the late Henry and Lois (Bilbrey) Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri. He married Patricia (Dixon) Johnson on Oct. 17, 1983. She preceded him in death Dec. 4, 2013...

SUCCESS, Arkansas — Coy Byrl Isaac, 100, of St. Peters, Missouri, passed away Nov. 24, 2020, at Christian Northeast Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Isaac was born Sept. 4, 1920, in Palatka, Arkansas. He was retired from Emerson Electric and had proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II...

Leo Clubb Sr., 79, of Williamsville, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Poplar Bluff. Graveside visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, at 12:30 p.m., at Chapel Hill Cemetery near Williamsville. Services will follow there at 1 p.m. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Colvin Rueben “Bogard” McDonald was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri Feb. 22, 1940 to Reuben and Zomer McDonald. He was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School. He spent the majority of his adult life working for the City of Poplar Bluff. He was the first and only African American to attain the position of Superintendent of the Poplar Bluff Municipal Utilities Water and Sewer Department. ...