Obituaries

David Neal Logsdon Jr., age 53, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Mr. Logsdon was born May 28, 1968, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and cooking. David also loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren...

Mary Doris Whittle, 98, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Cedargate Healthcare. Mary was born May 3, 1923, to William George and Vernice (Evans) Burris in Charleston, Missouri. She and Harlon Hardin Whittle were married November 15, 1941, in Corning, Arkansas. He preceded her in death December 24, 2008...

William ‘Bill’ Young Howell Jr, age 82, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Howell was born May 25, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri, son of the late Dr. William Young Howell Sr and Martha Mae ‘Peg’ Howell...

Angela Kay Barnett was born on September 7, 1970 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and left her earthly body on July 28, 2021 for her heavenly journey. She had attained the age of fifty years, ten months and twenty-one days. Angela was the daughter of Sue (Koerner) Leach and the late Gary Leach. ...

Eunice R Swenson, daughter of Edward Ritter Roesler and Mildred Louise Roesler (Brockmeier) was born on March 8, 1936, in St. Louis, Missouri. Eunice departed this life on Tuesday July 27, 2021, at home in Poplar Bluff. Eunice attended the United Church of God in Poplar Bluff...

Matthew Britton Jr., left to be with the Lord on July 23, 2021 at 9:33 p.m. at the University of Missouri Hospital Medical Center, Columbia, Missouri. Matthew was born December 27, 1960 to Rosie Lee and Matthew Britton, Sr., in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He united in marriage with Patricia Ann Williams on August 15, 1981. They enjoyed a loving marriage...

Owen Lee Little, 83 of Corning, Arkansas, went to be with his savior on July 18, 2021 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mr. Little was born in Campbell, Missouri, on August 17, 1937 the son of the late William Dillon and Jessie Lena (Hubble) Little. ...

Mercia Clark, 73, of Highlandville, Missouri, died Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Select Specialty Hospital, Springfield. Visitation is at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 31, at the Pavilion at Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont. Funeral service following at 10:30 a.m., also at the Pavilion. Burial is in Masonic Cemetery, Piedmont. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made, to the Clearwater School Foundation, Piedmont...

Bobby Joe Payne, 89, of Poplar Bluff, passed away July 26, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Bobby was born March 23, 1932, to Jesse and Myrtle (McGowen) Payne in the Lone Hill area. He and Doris Jean Black were married October 21, 1955, in Broseley. She preceded him in death November 4, 1999. He later married Fay Sisk on January 21, 2005, in Poplar Bluff. She preceded him death July 5, 2014...

Imogene (nee Husketh) Godwin passed away July 22, 2021. She was born in Kennett, Missouri on February 3, 1923, to Charlie and Ida Husketh. During World War II she did “war work” in St. Louis, Missouri and Detroit, Michigan. After the war, she returned to Qulin, Missouri...

Milford Maddox, age 77, of Patterson, formerly of Poplar Bluff, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at his home near Patterson. Survivors include his wife, Connie Maddox; two sons, Travis (Stephanie) Maddox and Ryan (Michelle) Maddox; one sister, June Weaver; one sister-in-law, Barbara Maddox and four grandchildren, Hunter, Hailey, Maverick and Madi Mae...

Rex Timothy ‘Tim’ Darnell, 66, of Poplar Bluff, passed away, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Tim was born January 16, 1955, to John and Patsy (Hendrix) Darnell in Gideon, Missouri. He and Debra (Cunningham) Darnell were married May 6, 1977, in Broseley, Missouri...

David Franklin Diamond Sr, age 79, of High Ridge, Missouri, died Saturday, July 17, 2021, in High Ridge. Mr. Diamond was born December 22, 1941, in St. Louis, Missouri, son of the late Frank & Billie Diamond. He is survived by one son, David Diamond Jr, of Pevely, Missouri; three daughters, Connie Rost, of Arnold, Missouri, Bonnie Honea, of High Ridge and Teresa Hargrove, Louisville, Kentucky; two sisters, Virginia Miller, of Owensville, Missouri and Linda Johnson-Sedrick, of Qulin, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Brandon, Michael, Caleb, Kaitlyn, Heather, Ryan, David, Joey and Ray; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.. ...

Virginia Gayle Berry, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday July 20, 2021, in her home. Virginia was born on June 13, 1943, to Curtis and Vera (Kiser) Gilmore in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Cecil Berry on December 24, 1960, in Poplar Bluff...

Lois Hemmerlein, 90, of Taskee, died Thursday, July 15, at Greenville Health Care. Visitation is at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 24, at Cool Springs Baptist Church, Taskee. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., also at Cool Springs Baptist Church. Burial is in Cool Springs Cemetery, Taskee...

Frank Montgomery, 89, of Piedmont died Monday, July 19, at his residence. Visitation is at 11 a.m. Friday, July 23, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service will follow at noon, also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in Montgomery Cemetery, Silva...

Wilma Darlene Perren, 71, of Harviell, Missouri, went to be with her Lord in the presence of her family on June 23, 2021, in Sikeston, Missouri, following a struggle with cancer. Darlene was one of the most joyful people you could ever know. She always made others feel welcome and cared for. She will be greatly missed...

Sandra Kaye Lowrey, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Sandra was born on April 5, 1946, to Charles and Henrietta (Warax) Morse in Poplar Bluff. She married Charles Edward Lowrey on July 5, 1974, in Poplar Bluff. Sandra attended Palace of Praise Church. She enjoyed working outside and keeping her yard manicured. She loved cooking, especially for family gatherings. Her biggest joy in life was her grandchildren...

Angela Derby 48, of Poplar Bluff, died July 18, 2021 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born on Jan.25, 1973 in Joliet Illinois To Sheral and Patricia Bailey. On May 27, 1994 she was united in marriage to Michael Derby in Godley Illinois, he survives...

Fern Conover Saulsbery, 91, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed to her heavenly home on July 10, 2021, exactly six months to the day her beloved husband, Buck, left this earth. They were together for 73 years and are now together again forever. Fern was born on February 24, 1930 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Coburn and Essie Conover. ...

Bonnie Norden, age 81, of Fisk, Missouri, died Monday, July 19, 2021 at her residence, in Fisk. Mrs. Norden was born April 14, 1940 in Broseley, Missouri, daughter of the late John and Ruth Reynolds. She is survived by one daughter, Sandra (Jerry) Hendley, of McDougal, Arkansas; one son, Michael (Sandy Bloom) Norden, of Broseley; one brother, Jerry (LaVerne) Reynolds, of Saint Peters, Missouri; four grandchildren, Amanda (Bryan) Logan, Tracey (Marcus) Knight, Jonathan (Brittany) Hendley and Jennifer Hendley; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and one loving outlaw, Clyde Hefner.. ...

Juanita E. Clayton passed away July 17, 2021 at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Juanita was born October 8, 1925 to the late Roy T. and Florence (Bratcher) Bounds in Griffithville, Arkansas. She graduated from Williamsville High School and Brown Business College. Juanita worked at Poplar Bluff Hospital and Missouri Natural Gas (Spire) from where she retired in 1987 after 30 years of service...

Leroy Dewayne Morse, joined our Lord and Savior on July 14, 2021 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 73, surrounded loved ones. Dewayne was born February 6, 1948 to Paul and Evelyn Morse. Dewayne was a combat veteran that honorably served our country on multiple tours of duty during the Vietnam War as a long-Range Reconnaissance Specialist. ...

Virgie Lois Carter Alcorn Evans, 90, died July 17, 2021, at Riverways Manor Nursing Home in Van Buren, Missouri, where she had lived for four years since suffering a major stroke in March of 2017. In recent days her health had declined steeply; she had been sent to Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center on the Sunday prior to her death, where she was diagnosed with pneumonia. ...

Robert Michael Divine, age 71, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Sunday, July 18, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Divine was born February 16, 1950, in Poplar Bluff, son of the late Bill and Louise Divine. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren. On February 5, 1977, he married Janice Kay Moody. She survives...