OBITUARIES

Apr 11, 2024

Shelby Jean Schulte, born Shelby Jean Long on September 1, 1937, in Brown Wood, has peacefully passed away on April 11, 2024, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was a dedicated individual who spent many years contributing her talents and hard work to the Inland Shoe Company.Shelby had a deep passion for life and indulged in various hobbies and interests such...

Apr 6, 2024

     Martha Louise Stone of Sikeston, Missouri, daughter of the late Leo and Caroline Easter (Shipman) Curd was born on February 15, 1933, in Parma, Missouri, and  passed from this life on April 6, 2024, in Sikeston, Missouri, at the age of 91 years. She was of the Christian Faith.     Martha grew up in Parma and moved to Sikeston...

Apr 4, 2024

     Mary Hildred McLean, daughter of the late George Washington and Nellie Mae Underwood Shadowens, was born in Cobb, Missouri on March 15, 1924, and passed away at Prairie View Nursing in Bloomfield, Missouri on April 4, 2024, at the age of 100 years old. She had lived in Puxico most of her life. She was a member of the...

Mar 28, 2024

Julianne Harbin, 68 of Puxico, Missouri, died March 28, 2024 at Puxico Nursing and Rehab Center under the combined loving care of Elara Hospice. Julianne was born December 17, 1955 and lived her whole life in Puxico.  She was one of God's little Angels with broken wings who brought joy to her family and friends.  She previously accepted Jesus Christ...

Mar 27, 2024

       Randal O. Breece, a cherished man, employed with Proctor and Gamble for 28 years in a distinguished management position, has bid us farewell. His journey on this earth began in Parma, Missouri, on November 25, 1937, to parents Marvin Leo and Edna Viola (Sanders) Breece, and peacefully reached its end in Jackson, Missouri, on March 27, 2024.   ...

Mar 15, 2024

Mar 3, 2024

Gary Don Ross, a man who spent years behind the wheel, peacefully passed away on March 3, 2024, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born on January 16, 1951, in Parma, Missouri, to his loving parents William Oren and Pauline (Grubbs) Ross.Gary dedicated much of his life to driving a truck until his retirement in 2016. He built many memories...

Mar 2, 2024

Randy Allen Oliver, Jr., of Dexter, Missouri, went to be with the Lord away on March 2, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Dexter. He was born on December 6, 1975, to Randy Allen Oliver, Sr. and Kathryn Marie (McDonald) Oliver.Randy dedicated his career to helping others as a Level I Medical Aide at Ridgeview Assisted Living. His compassionate nature and...

Feb 26, 2024

Mary J Taylor, born Mary Vaughan on January 26, 1965, in St. Louis, Missouri to Richard Robert and Loraine May (Skouby) Vaughan, passed away on February 26, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. She was a beloved wife to Eddie (Cookie) Taylor and a devoted mother to her two sons, Jeramey  (Beth) Taylor of Bloomfield, Missouri, Richard (Ashley) Mallory...

Feb 10, 2024

Gary Dennie Kitchen, a respected member of the community, passed away on February 10, 2024, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born on July 30, 1946, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Jewel (Cotton) and Lorine Kitchen.

Mr. Kitchen had an exceptional military career, serving his country with dedication and honor. He proudly served in the United...

Jan 26, 2024

     Jerry John Wealand of Puxico, Missouri, son of the late John Wealand was born on February 27, 1935, in Bell City, Missouri, and  passed from this life on January 26, 2024,  in Puxico, at the age of 88 years. 

     He was a member of Fairview Community Church of Puxico.

     He loved tinkering on old cars and...

Jan 11, 2024

Marla June Stroup, a beloved school teacher at Sikeston Public Schools where she taught Kindergarten, has passed away at the age of 53. Marla was born on March 7, 1970, in Creve Coure, Missouri. She peacefully breathed her last breathe at her residence in Bloomfield, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family on January 11, 2024.Marla had a passion for education,...

Jan 5, 2024

Rebecca Charlene Richmann, known to her loved ones as "Becky," passed away peacefully at her residence in Puxico, Missouri on January 5, 2024. She was born on July 12, 1951, in Dexter, Missouri to Lyman Francis Fowler and Mary Belle Scott.Becky had a fulfilling career as an Accountant at Morlan Automotive, where she dedicated her time and skills. Her meticulous...

Dec 9, 2023

     Larry Barnes McClure (Little John)  of Puxico, Missouri, son of the late John James Thomas and Ruby Mae (Barnes) McClure was born on September 5, 1946, near Puxico, Missouri, and  passed from this life on December 9, 2023,  at his home in Puxico, at the age of 76 years.      He was of the Christian Faith and a...

Nov 24, 2023

     Linda Marie Wilson of Owensboro, Kentucky, daughter of the late Thomas Lee and Eva Marie  Wilson was born on December 29, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri, and  passed from this life on November 24, 2023,  in Owensboro, Kentucky, at the age of 68 years.      She was of the Baptist Faith.       She enjoyed listening to music,...

Nov 18, 2023

     Isaiah James Warren of Puxico, Missouri, the son of George Marshall and Sarah Marie (Payton) Warren went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2023.      Isaiah is survived by his parents;  one brother, Chester Payton; two sisters, Lily and Willow Warren; paternal grandparents, Jim and Karen Warren of Dexter, Missouri and maternal grandparents, Larry and Lisa...

Nov 18, 2023

     Donald Eugene Shepherd of Puxico, Missouri, the son of the late Belva Franklin and Georgia Thelma (Page) Shepherd was born on Tuesday, July 23, 1940, in Puxico, Missouri, and was greeted into Jesus loving arms on November 18, 2023, at the age of 83.      At the age of 16 he started working at the local grocery store...

Nov 13, 2023

     Nadine Teeters of Circle City, Missouri, daughter of the late Jessie and Ailey (Aegan) Horn was born on October 21, 1940, in Strawberry, Arkansas,  and went to be with the Lord on November 13, 2023, at the age of 83.      She lived in the Stoddard County area most of her life and worked in nursing as a...

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...

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...