OBITUARIES
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...
Jerry Wayne Pritchett
Dec 16, 2024
Jerry Wayne Pritchett, born on January 17, 1946, to the late William and Lorene (Presley) Pritchett in East Prairie, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on December 16, 2024, at the age of 78.
On May 22, 1992, Jerry married Frances Ditto in Arkansas, and she lovingly survives him. Jerry spent many years living in Mississippi before returning to East...
James Robert Giffin
Dec 9, 2024
James Robert Giffin, son of the late James and Beatrice (Walker) Giffin, was born on August 17, 1929, in Bordentown, New Jersey. He peacefully passed away on December 9, 2024, in Bloomfield, Missouri, at the age of 95 years.
On May 25, 1985, James married Helen French in Republic, Missouri, sharing a loving partnership until her passing on March 11, 2019.
A...
Sandra Diane Landers
Dec 7, 2024
Sandra "Diane" Landers, aged 79, of Dexter, Missouri, passed away on December 7, 2024. Born on February 20, 1945, in Parma, Missouri, Diane dedicated her life to her family and her faith.
A lifelong resident of the area, Diane was a devoted member of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Dexter for 40 years before attending the First Pentecostal Church. Her commitment...
Rose Marie Mcturnan
Dec 2, 2024
Rose Marie McTurnan, beloved daughter of the late Vernon and Effie (Cochran) Adkison, was born on April 12, 1947, in Arbor, Missouri. She passed away peacefully in Puxico, Missouri, on December 2, 2024, at the age of 77 years.
Rose lived most of her life in this area and was of the Christian faith. She found happiness in reading, assembling jigsaw...
Moses Junior Grayson
Nov 30, 2024
Moses Grayson of Essex, Missouri, the son of the late Henry and Katie (Spells) Grayson, was born on October 8th, 1945 in Sikeston, Missouri and passed away on November 30th, 2024 at the age of 79 years old.
He lived in Essex most all of his adult life. In his youth and younger years, he lived in Joplin, Missouri and attended...
