Obituaries

James Lee Harley, 68, of Broseley, passed away on Thursday, July 02, 2020, at St. Louis, Missouri. Visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home, 844 Cedar St., in Poplar Bluff. The home-going celebration will begin in the chapel at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in the City Cemetery...

Gaylen Edward Sanders, 80, of Poplar Bluff completed his earthly journey Friday, July 3, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. Gaylen, the son of the late Chester and Aleene Bridgman Sanders, was born Sept. 30, 1939, in Poplar Bluff. He married Pamela Farris on June 16, 1995, in Poplar Bluff...

It is with great sadness and celebration of a century well lived the family of Earline Parrish Atwell announces her death Friday, July 5, 2020. Earline was born April 25, 1920, in rural Corning, Arkansas to Charles M. & Bertha (Ennis) Parrish (deceased)...

Clara June Hyde, 86 of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Westwood Health and Rehab Center. June was born March 18, 1934, in Marvel, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Thomas Levi and Clara Frieda (Reicken) Mayse. She married James Franklin (Frank) Hyde on May 26, 1956, in Poplar Bluff. Together they shared over 63 years of marriage before his passing on June 1, 2019...

Shelby Gene Stearns, 78, of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Stearns was born Tuesday, Dec.r 23, 1941, in Caraway, Arkansas, daughter of the late Harrison and Fannie Taylor. She enjoyed quilting and visiting with her neighbors. She was a member of The Church of God of Prophesy in Poplar Bluff...

Mary Waites, 80, of Patterson, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at her residence. Visitation is at 11 a.m., Friday, July 3, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service following at 1 p.m., also at Piedmont Chapel. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery...

Ernest Garner, 69, of Poplar Bluff passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at his home. Ernest was born Nov. 13, 1950, to the late Ernest and Anna Mae (Sykes) Childs in Chicago, Illinois. Ernest enjoyed Dominoes, fishing and playing cards, especially spades...

James Lee Darnell, 97, of Williamsville, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020, in the comfort of his son’s home. James was born on Oct. 23, 1922, to Arthur and Nettie Darnell in Wappapello, Missouri. He married Mildred Louise Arnold on April 8, 1951. James was a member of Mt. ...

Edith Louise Richardson, 91, of Poplar Bluff passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Edith was born on August 12, 1928 to Otto and Carmel (Brown) Ashley in Perry County, Arkansas. She married Donald Franklin Richardson on January 13, 1945, in Gideon, Missouri...

Larry Willard, 74, of Greenville, died Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Greenville Nursing and Rehab Center. Visitation will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 1, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville Chapel. Funeral service following at 1 p.m., also at Greenville Chapel. Burial in Cool Springs Cemetery, Taskee. Online condolences: www.rueggfuneralhomes.com...

Charlotte Lynn McNece was born December 21, 1955 to Richard L. McNece and Gail Davis McNece in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She went to her heavenly home on June 25th, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones. Though born in Jonesboro, Charlotte was raised in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. ...

Billy (Bill) Joe Lawrence, 78, of Poplar Bluff, passed away peacefully with his wife Susan Lawrence by his side Friday, June 26, 2020. Bill was born May 14,1942 to Ernest and Ruby Lawrence. Bill was the proud owner of Missouri Diesel for 40 years. Prior to that he successfully owned Truck Rebuilders in Wyndotte, Michigan. ...

Christopher David Bowman, 34, of Williamsville passed away in his home from a massive heart attack. He was born, February 18, 1986, to David Bowman and Nancy Jean (Hofmann) Bowman in Poplar Bluff. Christopher was a life time resident of Wayne County. He was a self-employed carpenter. His fun times were spent riding his four wheeler and motorcycle and spending time on the water...

Ruth Nelson, age 82, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Sunday, June 28, 2020, at her residence. Mrs. Nelson was born March 8, 1938, in Malden, Mo., daughter of the late Carl and Hazel Vineyard. She enjoyed outdoors activities and traveling. On Feb. 13, 1958, she married Charles T. Nelson. He proceeded in death on Jan. 12, 2016...

Eugene “Jack” Hart Mattox, 87, of Poplar Bluff, passed away peacefully Friday, June 26, 2020, at his home. Jack was born Nov. 14, 1932, in Jackson, Mississippi, to the late Wilson and Ruth Mattox. He married Margaret Kelley on June 27, 1997. Jack was a faithful member of Mount Calvary Powerhouse Church. ...

PIEDMONT — Patricia Sue (Froman) Mitchell, 67, of Patterson, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Pat was born on June 6, 1953, to Eugene and Mildred (Massa) Froman in Collinsville, Illinois. She graduated from Clearwater High School in 1971. Pat worked in St. Louis for several years as a CNA for Jefferson Barracks Veteran’s Hospital...

CORNING, Ark. — Mr. Deloy J. Lawson, 93, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020, at home. Mr. Lawson was born in Neelyville, Missouri, on Nov. 12, 1926. He retired after 49 years as a construction superintendent from Clay County Electric. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy during World War II. He was an LCT driver during the Normandy Invasion, Omaha Beach, Easy Red Sector, 25th Wave...

CORNING, Ark. — Deloy J. Lawson, 93, passed away at his home in Paragould, Arkansas, Thursday, June 25, 2020. Lawson was a World War II veteran at the June 6, 1944, D-Day invasion of Normandy, France, and of naval action in the Pacific prior to the ending of the war with Japan...

CAPE GIRARDEAU — Orville Ray Krauss, 86 of Liberty, Missouri, formerly of Cape Girardeau, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Norterre Nursing Home and Rehab. He was born Aug. 3, 1933, in Miner, Missouri, to the late Charles and Lois Rae Krauss...

Shirley Ann (Taylor) Bruce, 65, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020. She was born Aug. 23, 1954, to the late Claude and Nellie (Williams) Taylor in Portageville. Shirley married the love of her life, Vernon Bruce, on Feb. 18, 1977, in Stringtown. She worked as a line worker with Briggs & Stratton. She was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff where she enjoyed shopping at Walmart and spending time with her grandkids...

Jeanne Marie Bayne, 72 of Poplar Bluff passed away June 22, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Jeanne was born Aug. 9, 1947, to the late James and Selma Julia (Hill) Harris in Belleville, IL. She enjoyed collecting tea pots. She was married to John Clifton Bayne Sr. He preceded her in death...

Deborah Ann Gregory, 64, of Jackson, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020, at her home in Jackson. She was born Oct. 5, 1955, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Vernon and Christine Montgomery Thurman. She and Alan Gregory were married June 19, 1975, at New Home General Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Three children were born to their union, Matt, Jesse and Seth...

CAMPBELL — Pamela L. Bader, 63 of Glennonville, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at her residence in Glennonville, Missouri. Pam, daughter of Faye June Bledsoe Maddox, was born on Friday, June 29, 1956, in Campbell. She was homemaker and co-owner of Stan Bader Wood Truss; also, a member of the St. Teresa’s Catholic Church...

JACKSON — Deborah A. Gregory, 64, of Jackson, formerly of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, June 22, 2020, at her home in Jackson. A memorial visitation is from 4-8 p.m. Monday at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 640 W. Independence, Jackson, MO 63755, and from 9:30 a.m. to service time Tuesday in the garden area of the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center, 2289 County Park Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701...

Carl T. Smith, 81, of Poplar Bluff passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at his home. Carl was born on May 22, 1939 to Muriel and Arville Smith in Reynolds County. He married Barbara Ann Skaggs on March 17, 1962 in Van Buren. Carl attended high school in Van Buren and went on to receive his Associates Degree from Three Rivers Community College in the very first graduating class. ...