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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 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 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 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, 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 (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, 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....