OBITUARIES
Gail Marie Sutter
Nov 11, 2023
Gail Marie Sutter of Puxico, a beloved member of the community, daughter of the late William (Bill) and Mildred (Sexton) Welch, passed away on November 11, 2023, in Puxico. She was born on January 1, 1947, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Gail was known for her loving and nurturing personality, which touched the lives of many.
Shortly after her birth the family...
Clara Mae Goodman
Nov 9, 2023
Clara Mae Goodman of Sikeston, Missouri, daughter of the late Finis Ray and Willie (Harris) Miller was born on April 20, 1927, in Parsons, Tennessee, and passed from this life on November 9, 2023, in Sikeston, Missouri, at the age of 96 years. She was of the Baptist Faith. Clara married the love of her life...
Emet Riley Rushin
Nov 4, 2023
Emet Riley Rushin of Bloomfield, Missouri, the son of the late Albert "Ab" and Dollie (Whitley} Rushin was born on July 7, 1937, in Bell City, Missouri, and went to be with the Lord on November 4, 2023, at his home in Bloomfield, surrounded by his loving sons at the age of 86. Emet was of the...
Geraldine Lavern Hill
Nov 3, 2023
Geraldine Lavern Hill of Puxico, Missouri, the daughter of the late Walter Alexander and Edna Rebecca (Tanner) Bennett was born in Puxico, Missouri, on October 13, 1929, and passed from this life peacefully on November 3, 2023, at the age of 94 years. She lived in the Southeast Missouri area the majority of her life, but...
Harold Glen Razer
Oct 30, 2023
Harold Glen Razer, a beloved member of the Dexter community, passed away peacefully at his home on October 30, 2023. He was born in Essex, Missouri on November 17, 1947, to his loving parents Manford and Gertrude Marie (McDaniel) Razer. Throughout his life, Harold made a significant impact on those around him. He worked diligently at Webers...
Donna Gale Hayes
Oct 27, 2023
Donna Gale (Denny) Hayes of Puxico, Missouri, daughter of the late Donald Ray and Betty Lou (Dillon) Denny was born on November 20, 1959, in Granite City, Illinois, and passed away on October 27, 2023, at her home in Puxico, Missouri, at the age of 63 years surrounded by family. Donna lived most of her life in...
Sherri Renee Stafford
Oct 22, 2023
Sherri Renee Stafford, a beloved daughter, niece, aunt, and friend, passed away on October 22, 2023, in Bloomfield, Missouri. She was born October 6, 1964, in Pontiac Michigan.
A Celebration of Life and graveside services will be held at a later date.
Sherri was known for her kindhearted nature and generosity towards others....
William Louis Tucker
Oct 18, 2023
William (Bill) Louis Tucker of Dexter, Missouri, the son of the late Harry Louis Tucker and Sally Tippen was born on April 4, 1933, in Kewanee, Missouri, and passed from this life on October 18, 2023, at the age of 90 years, 6 months and 14 days. Bill was an Air Force Veteran and was a member...
Kenneth "Kenny" Alan Gaines
Oct 17, 2023
Kenneth "Kenny" Alan Gaines, a beloved Funeral Director for Watkins and Sons Funeral Service for over 30 years, has passed away on October 17, 2023. Born in Bloomfield, Missouri on May 5, 1938, Kenny was a remarkable individual who touched the lives of countless people with his kind and friendly nature. He will always be remembered for his warm smile,...
Wilbur Allen McClain
Oct 16, 2023
Wilbur Allen McClain of Bloomfield, Missouri, the son of the late Orville and Gertie May (Harrell) McClain was born on March 3, 1935, in Bloomfield, Missouri, and passed from this life on October 16, 2023, at the age of 88 years. Wilbur was a Army National Guard Veteran and was of the Baptist Faith. He was a...
Winford Ray Parsons
Oct 12, 2023
Winford Ray Parsons of Bloomfield, Missouri, the son of the late Earnest Elisha and Hattie Clair (Ralls) Parsons was born on September 28, 1949, in Hayti, Missouri, and passed from this life on October 12, 2023, at the age of 74 years. Ray was a proud Navy Veteran and was of the Christian Faith. He loved his...
Luther Luke Hudson, Jr.
Oct 8, 2023
Luther Luke Hudson, Jr. of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the son of the late Luther Hudson, Sr. and Cloetta (Littrell) Hudson was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on November 16, 1955, and passed from this life on October 8, 2023, at the age of 67 years. Luther was a proud retired Army Veteran and had traveled extensively while...
Marilyn Darlene Southerland
Oct 4, 2023
Marilyn Darlene Southerland of Moscow Mills, Missouri, the daughter of the late Andrew Bud and Eunez Goldie (Lasley) Pullum was born in Stoddard County, Missouri, on June 2, 1949, and passed from this life on October 4, 2023, at the age of 74 years. Marilyn lived in the Southeast Missouri area the majority of her life. She...
Sharon LeeAnn Leeks
Oct 2, 2023
Sharon LeeAnn Leeks of Puxico, Missouri, daughter of Fred Leeks and Justina (Crudgington) was born on March 31, 1987, in Ventura, California and passed from this life on October 2, 2023, in Polar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 36. Sharon had lived in southeast Missouri the past 22 years but had also resided in California and...
Debbie Lynn McAfee
Oct 1, 2023
Debbie Lynn McAfee of Dexter, Missouri, the daughter of the late Ray Thomas Jones, Sr. and Mary Louise (Turner) Bonee was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on July 12, 1980 and departed from this life on October 1, 2023, at the age of 43. Debbie lived in the Southeast Missouri area her whole life and was of...
Avery Henry Cookson
Sep 27, 2023
Avery Henry Cookson of Puxico, Missouri, the son of the late James Lucas Howard and Francis Ilene (Greer) Cookson was born in Puxico, Missouri, on March 5, 1944, and passed from this life peacefully on September 27, 2023, at the age of 79 years. Avery lived in the Southeast Missouri area a most of his life. Avery...
William "Eddie" Edward Vanover
Sep 21, 2023
William "Eddie" Edward Vanover of Puxico, Missouri, the son of the late Theral David Vanover and Rhonda Viana (Pratt) Vanover was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on November 22, 1991, and passed from this life on September 21 2023, at the age of 31 years 9 months and 30 days. William lived in the Southeast Missouri area...
Carl Earl Tudor
Sep 14, 2023
Carl Earl Tudor of Bloomfield, Missouri, the son of the late Virgil Cecil Tudor and Charlotte Lillian Winson was born on May 3, 1954, in Sycamore, Illinois, and passed peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on September 14, 2023, at his home in Bloomfield, Missouri, at the age of 69 years, 4 months and 11 days. Carl...
Leroy Waters
Sep 10, 2023
Leroy Waters of Parma, Missouri, the son of the late Art Lee Waters Sr. and Margaret C. (Latimore) Waters was born in Morehouse, Missouri, on March 26, 1959, and passed from this life in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, on September 10, 2023, at the age of 64 years. Leroy lived in the Southeast Missouri area all of his...
Jerry Lee Hopkins
Aug 29, 2023
Jerry Lee Hopkins of Puxico, Missouri, the son of the late Bob and Margie Bernice (Alford) Hopkins was born in Stoddard County, Missouri, on June 10, 1950, and passed from this life in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on August 29, 2023, at the age of 73 years. Jerry lived in the Southeast Missouri area a huge majority of...
