Obituaries

Bobby Lee George, 93, of Fisk, Missouri, died Wednesday, Dec.18, 2024 at his residence.

Helen Loucille (Shrum) Cable, age 100 years, 10 months, 16 days of Shook, Missouri, passed away Dece. 16, 2024, at Westwood Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Helen was born Jan. 27, 1924, to Harry Roscoe and Mittie May (Mullins) Shrum in Shook. Helen was united in marriage to James S. Cable, April 21, 1953, in Piggott, Arkansas. He preceded her in death April 27, 1994. He was the former Circuit Clerk/Recorder of Deeds of Wayne County...

Sharon Kay Stewart, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Dec. 19, 2024, in the St. Louis University Hospital. She was born Oct. 27, 1950, in Rockford, Illinois to the late Edward Riley and Dorothy “Savell” Riley. Sharon was married in Fairdealing, Missouri, to Michael Stewart. They have been married for 50 years. He survives...

Elmer Allen Jr., 87, of Des Arc, Missouri, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Visitation is at 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 20, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral is at noon, Saturday, Dec. 21, also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial following in Mt. View cemetery, Des Arc...

Helen Cable, 100, died Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Visitation is at noon, Thursday, Dec. 19, at Ruegg Funeral Home Greenville Chapel. Funeral is at 1 p.m. also in the Greenville Chapel. Burial following at Shiloh Cemetery, Shook...

Christina Lynn Randall of Williamsville, Missouri, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Christy Randall, who left the world Dec. 15, 2024, at the age of 55. Christy was born Aug. 18, 1969, to Ed and Patricia Randall in Poplar Bluff, Missouri...

Charles Orrin Joplin, age 88 years and 5 months, of Ste. Genevieve, died December 14, 2024, peacefully in his home with his family surrounding him.

Helen Miller, 62, of Piedmont, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. Visitation is at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at First Assembly of God Church, Des Arc. Funeral following at 12:30 p.m., also at First Assembly of God Church, cremation following...

Wendell Paul Hubbs Jr., 100, of Jefferson City, Missouri, passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Primrose Retirement Community, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Dec. 4, 1924, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, a son of Wendell Paul Sr. and Ruby Hazel (Hill) Hubbs. He was married Dec. 21, 1947, in the First Methodist Church in Poplar Bluff to Myra Jo Bollinger...

Lorene “Renie” Osborn, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, at New Hope Assisted Living. Renie was born April 1, 1940, to James and Ellen (Stout) Killian in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Sonny Osborn April 5, 1958, also in Poplar Bluff...

Olive “Anne” (Hopkins) Roberts was born Dec. 4, 1934, in Marked Tree, Arkansas, to John “Hop” and Gladys McClure Hopkins. She passed away Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, one day before her 90th birthday. In 1952 Anne graduated from McCrory High School. She went on to graduate from Arkansas State University in 1956, where she met the love of her life, Carl “Gene” Roberts...

Joseph (Joey) Wayne Riley, 77, of St. Charles, Missouri, departed this life Dec. 1, 2024. He was born Sept. 6, 1947 to the late Eula Fern Stephens in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Joey worked at Boeing Aircraft until his retirement. After retirement, he enjoyed going to the local casino and taking care of his animals. He also liked staying at home working on his puzzles, cryptoquotes, word puzzles etc. He played Wordle every day with us, placing it on our text chain...

Sherry Oltman, 71, of Kennett died Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 at Daybreak Nursing Home in Sikeston.

Sharon Daugherty, 78, of Piedmont, Missouri, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. Visitation is at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral following at 1 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in Meador-Flatwood Cemetery, Piedmont...

Avery Smith, 94, of O’Fallon, Missouri, died Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. Visitation is at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 5, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral following at 1 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in Carson Hill Cemetery, Piedmont, with full military honors...

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...