OBITUARIES
Nancy Jean Skillings Buttry
Mar 17, 2025
Nancy Jean Skillings Buttry, a loving and joyful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 17, 2025, at age 81 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
She was born on August 29, 1943, in Waynesville, Missouri, to parents Dr. Vernon Skillings and Zelma “Jackie” Abbott Skillings.
Nancy lived most of her life in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and Puxico, Missouri, where she graduated...
Donald "Don" Roy Mallory
Mar 7, 2025
Donald "Don" Roy Mallory
Donald "Don" Roy Mallory of Dexter, Missouri was born on November 4, 1936, in Dudley, Missouri, to the late John Henry Melvin and Irene (Runyon) Mallory, and passed away on March 7, 2025 in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 88.
On September 2, 1956, Don Mallory and Nellie Lyons were united in marriage, and she survives of...
Johnnie Dale Johnson
Mar 7, 2025
Johnnie Dale Johnson was born January 25, 1953, in Gideon, Missouri to the late Charlie Otis and Tommie Marie (Rodgers) Johnson, and passed away on March 7, 2025, at Mercy South in St Louis.
Johnnie lived in this area since 2004 with his longtime girlfriend, Pamela Kay Smart. He retired from grain work in 2004 and continued his life enjoying rabbit hunting,...
Carol Ann Vails
Feb 27, 2025
Carol Ann Vails of Puxico, Missouri was born on October 15, 1938 in Waterman, Illinois to the late Harold and Anna Belle (Sloniker) Wilkin, and passed away on February 27, 2025 in Bloomfield, Missouri at the age of 86.
Carol is survived by her husband of 64 years. Carol and George Vails were united in marriage November 5, 1960 in Sycamore,...
Jimmy Dale Thompson
Feb 19, 2025
Jimmy Dale Thompson
Jimmy Dale Thompson, son of the late Herschel and Violet (Brewer) Thompson, was born on April 1, 1946, in Collinwood, Tenn., and departed this life to be with his heavenly father on February 19, 2025, at the age of 78 years.
Mr. Thompson attended New Bethel General Baptist Church in Dexter and was a resident of Dexter. During his...
J.L. Learue
Feb 9, 2025
J.L. Learue
J.L. Learue was born on December 20, 1931, in Matthews, Missouri, to the late Walker Herman and Lilly (Clayton) Learue, and passed away on February 9, 2025, in Wappapello, Missouri at the age of 93.
J.L. was a member of the United States Navy until his retirement in 1969, and spent the majority of his life in Southeast Missouri, apart...
Crystal Dawn Cupp
Feb 8, 2025
Crystal Dawn Cupp
Crystal Dawn Cupp was born on August 29, 1975 in Kennett, Missouri to Mary (Belts) Bevill and the late Jon Bevill, and passed away on February 8, 2025, in Puxico, Missouri at the age of 49.
Crystal was loved immensely by her family. She was a caregiver, a fighter, and she never gave up. Crystal enjoyed crafting, gardening, being...
Calvin Ray Dellinger
Feb 5, 2025
Calvin Ray Dellinger
Calvin Ray Dellinger was born on March 30, 1965, in Gibson City, Illinois, to the late John and Irma (Mallory) Dellinger, and passed away on February 5, 2025, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 59 years old.
On November 20, 2019, Calvin and Sherry Parks were united in marriage in Bloomfield, Missouri, and she survives of the...
Joe Wayne Jackman
Feb 4, 2025
Joe Wayne Jackman
Joe Wayne Jackman was born on April 12, 1937 in Ardeola, Missouri, to the late Ollie and Lillian (Warren) Jackman, and passed away on February 4, 2025 in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 87.
On April 12, 1955, Joe Jackman and Mary Hawk were united in marriage in Hernando, Mississippi and she survives of the home.
Joe was a...
Mary Delia Hayes
Feb 1, 2025
Mary Delia Hayes, 77, of Dexter, MO., passed from death to eternal life on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Born on October 16, 1948 in El Paso, TX., to Mercedes and Lydia Jimenez, Mary enjoyed her childhood in the company of her siblings, Roland and Irene. She met and married the love of her life, Delbert Hayes, in 1967, and they...
Elizabeth "Bess" Riggs
Feb 1, 2025
Elizabeth "Bess" Riggs
Francis Elizabeth "Bess" Riggs was born March 23, 1927, in Stoddard County, Missouri to the late James and Leatha (Martin) O'Dell, and passed away on February 1, 2025, in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 97.
On September 6, 1968, Eldon Riggs and Elizabeth O'Dell were united in marriage in Scott City, Missouri and were married until his passing...
Elaine Wilthong
Jan 30, 2025
Elaine Wilthong
September 20, 1935-January 30, 2025
Glenda Elanie Wilthong graced this world with her presence for 89 remarkable years. She passed away on Thursday, January 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends, leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire others to come.
Elaine was born on September 20, 1935, in Paragould Arkansas. She graduated from Oak Grove High School and...
Thelma Joyce Bostic
Jan 15, 2025
Thelma Joyce Bostic was born on December 28, 1945, in Parma, Missouri to the late Hollis and Margie (Nance) Mathis, and passed away on January 15, 2025, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 79 years old.
On November 13, 1987, Cecil Bostic and Thelma Mathis were united in marriage in Bloomfield, Missouri, and he preceded her in death on...
Tommy Morris
Jan 13, 2025
Tommy Morris
Harold "Tommy" Lloyd Morris was born on September 21, 1939, in Ridgley, Tennessee to the late John and Vera Morris, and passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 85 years old.
Tommy lived in this area for the majority of his life and after marrying his wife Joyce, he became a member...
Fae Ellen Conley
Jan 12, 2025
Fae Ellen Conley, born on July 26, 1938, in Dorsey, Mississippi, to the late Wiley and Mary (Duncan) Kyle, peacefully passed away on January 12, 2025, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 86.
Fae was united in marriage to Jimmy Lee Conley on August 12, 1956, in Peoria, Illinois. They shared many loving years together until his passing on...
Danny Herbert McCoy
Jan 10, 2025
**In Loving Memory of Danny Herbert McCoy**
Danny Herbert McCoy was born on January 2, 1963, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Robert and Glenda (Hamlyn) McCoy. He departed this life on January 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Danny and Paula Ann Tilley were united in marriage on June 16, 1990, in Dexter, Missouri, and she continues...
Jimmy Glenn Null
Jan 5, 2025
Jimmy G. Null, son of the late Melvin Null, was born October 6, 1962 in Jefferson County, Missouri and departed this life on January 5, 2025 at his home in Puxico, Missouri surrounded by his family, at the age of 62.
Jimmy was employed at WW Wood in Dudley, Missouri for many years. When not working, he loved doing anything outdoors,...
Gerald Edward Rinehart
Jan 5, 2025
Gerald Edward Rinehart, son of the late Claude and Jewell (Atkinson) Rinehart was born on April 17, 1938 in Houston, Arkansas and passed away on January 5, 2025 in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 86 years, 8 months and 19 days.
Gerald and Patricia Ann Toll were united in marriage in June of 1965 in Benton Harbor, Michigan and were...
Nettie Sue Ward
Jan 3, 2025
Nettie Sue Ward
Nettie Sue Ward, nee Steinmeier, the daughter of the late Joe and Pearl Steinmeier Hawks passed away peacefully at the Puxico Nursing Center on Friday, January 3, 2025 at the age of 94 with family by her side.
Nettie was born August 25th, 1930.
She graduated from Puxico High School in 1948, obtained her bachelor's degree from State Teacher's College...
Patricia Merle Kelley
Dec 26, 2024
Patricia Merle Kelley, age 77, of Puxico, Missouri, was born on January 10, 1947, in Charleston, Missouri to the late Richard and Merle (Spiller) Pace. She peacefully passed away on December 26, 2024, in Puxico, Missouri.
In 1982, Patricia married Clarence Kelley Sr. in Rockview, Missouri. She cherished their time together until his passing on May 22, 1996.
Throughout her life, Patricia...
