Obituaries

NEELYVILLE, Mo. — Dorothy Dunlap, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Dexter, Missouri while surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born Feb. 7, 1934 to Orley and Ethel (Newingham) White in Moark, Arkansas. On Sept. 25, 1970, she was united in marriage to Earl Dunlap at Poplar Bluff...

Sophia Almeta Britton, 98, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away, Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at The Manor in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Sophia was born on Aug. 12, 1923, to Charles and Lou (Butler) Cassinger in Coon Island, Missouri. Sophia was of the Baptist faith. ...

Sharon Moore Poe, 73, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Mrs. Poe was born on July 11, 1948, to John and Freda Phillips. She worked for McPheeters Clinic and then as an administrative assistant for the Poplar Bluff School district at Lake Road and Central office...

Victor Leslie Bagwell Sr., 93, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, completed his earthly journey and was welcomed at the gates of Heaven by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Sunday, June 26, 2022, at the home of his daughter surrounded by his loving family. Mr. ...

David F. Brown, 70, of Omaha, Nebraska, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Mr. Brown was born Aug. 18, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri. He served in the U.S. Army Sept. 1, 1970 until April 20, 1976. He worked for ConAgra Grain in Omaha in the grain elevator for eight years. He loved working on cars, bowling and helping neighbors. He enjoyed playing Yahtzee when he visited his siblings. He was loved and will be greatly missed...

William “Eddie” Wilcox, 64, of Qulin, Missouri, died Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Wilcox was born Sept. 30, 1957, in Poplar Bluff to the late Warren C. and Billie Jo Wilcox. He was an avid outdoorsman; he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Eddie loved his family and he loved people. More than anything, he loved the Lord. He had been a longtime member of Heartland Christian Family Church in Poplar Bluff...

On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, Kirt Daniel Rush was called home at the age of 65. After several months of declining health, Kirt died peacefully at home with his beloved wife Angela and his children by his side. Kirt was born on May 18, 1957, to Fred and Elsie “Faye” (Tobler) Rush in Needles, California. On June 14, 1996, he married the love of his life, Angela Marie Carson in Wappapello, Missouri...

Melinda Lou Alford, 62, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away June 23, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Melinda was born Aug. 29, 1959 to Wallace and Judith (Marlin) Stillings in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She married Dennis Alford on March 20,1979...

Paul Richard Johnson, 93, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away June 10, 2022, at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center. He was born on May 17, 1929, to Claude Raymond Johnson and Florence Bell Dickens Johnson at the Brandon Hospital in Poplar Bluff. On July 03, 1951, he married Maryanna Blue in Fulton, Missouri; she preceded him...

Sharon Kay Briggs, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born Monday, April 3, 1944, in Mt Vernon, Illinois, to Hershel and Dorothy (Senkint) Galiher. She worked as a pattern cutter and enjoyed sewing, crafts, cooking, decorating, and bowling. She especially loved her family, who will miss her deeply and her dog Cody...

Karen Ann Stage, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away June 20, 2022, at her home in Poplar Bluff. Karen was born Aug. 3, 1947, to Edwin and Thelda J. (Link) Winters in Ypsilanti, Michigan. She married Gary Stage Sept. 12, 1965, in Poplar Bluff. He preceded her in death Feb. 28, 2015...

Lora Mae Lambert-Pratt, daughter of the late Ira Elmer Lambert and Lily Beatrice Lambert was born on November 11, 1951 in Tipton, Indiana and departed this life on June 23, 2022 in Hunter, Missouri. She had attained the age of seventy years, seven months and twelve days...

Glen A. Tompkins, age 88, of Qulin, MO, died Thursday, June 23, 2022, at his residence in Qulin. Mr. Tompkins was born October 29, 1933, in Qulin to the late John Wesley and Florence Tompkins. On November 18, 1953, he married Almareda Bradley at Piggott, AR. ...

Benjamin Dale Poole, 60, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, at his home. He was born May 10, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan. Benny graduated from Twin Rivers High School. Over the years Benny had many careers, including being an EMT. His most recent being truck driver in the farming industry. Benny was a lifetime resident of Butler County, who enjoyed golfing, playing cards, and loved his little dog, Bella, who could always be found by his side...

Glenda M. Bilbrey, 93, of Springfield, Missouri, formerly of Williamsville, died Thursday, June 23, 2022. Visitation is at noon, Monday, June 27, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Williamsville Chapel. Funeral will follow at 1 p.m., also in the Williamsville Chapel. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Mill Spring...

Margaret Abernathy, age 74, of Junction City, KS, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Wakefield, KS. Mrs. Abernathy was born February 19, 1948, in Blytheville, AR to the late John and Leslie Minyard. On June 26, 1964, she married Jerry Wilkerson. He preceded her in death on February 4, 1991. She married Ray Abernathy on September 18, 1993. He died on June 21, 2022...

Gene Milton Rice was born Aug. 5, 1925, in Crane, Missouri and left this life June 5, 2022, at the age of 96. His parents were Dee and Ethel Rice, and he had one older brother, Nelson Rice. Gene lived in Crane until he was 8 years old. In 1933, the Rices acquired the Doniphan Telephone Company and moved to Doniphan, where Gene lived for the rest of his life. ...

Suzanne “Sue” Reneé (Fusco) Smialek Stacy departed for her next adventure Sunday, June 19, 2022. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 26, 1947, to Madge Emily “Mickie” (Bussart) and Salvatore Roy Fusco, and was a resident of Ellington, Missouri at the time of her passing...

David Conner, 71, of Piedmont, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Visitation is at 1 p.m., Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel...

Michael Alan Wells, 65, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Monday, June 20, 2022, at his residence.

Carol Lavern Hardin, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Monday, June 20, 2022 at her residence in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Hardin was born Dec. 31, 1954 at Charleston, Missouri, daughter of the late Earl Clifton and Velma Jane Stokes. She was a CNA and had formerly worked for VNA...

Virgie Ellen Clayton, 81, was born Sept. 22, 1940, to Floyd and Gladys Hicks. On June 19, 2022, she decided it was time to reunite with them. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by friends and loved ones in her own bed. Virgie had many accomplishments in her life, but her favorite was earning the title of Mom to her four children, and Maw Maw to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. ...

Jerry Lee Hill, Jr., 59, of Naylor, Missouri, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was born Dec. 7, 1962, to Jerry Lee Hill Sr. and Evelyn Louise (Davis) Hill. His father preceded him in death...

Doughlan Lee Jones, Sr., 90, of Qulin, Missouri, passed away June 20, 2022 while surrounded by family. Doughlan was born in Qulin to James Jones and Flora (Wood) Jones Nov. 27, 1931. He graduated from Qulin High School in 1949. After serving four years in the U.S. ...

RaMona Elaine Morgan, 68, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. She was born Monday, Feb. 1, 1954, in Poplar Bluff to Dewey McNulty and Floy Hunter Creek. She was a member of Freedom of Road Riders and a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, crafting, writing poetry, spending time with her children and grandchildren, and enjoyed being around cats and dogs...