OBITUARIES
Ruby Lorine Griffin
Sep 6, 2026
Ruby “Lorine” Griffin
Ruby "Lorine" Griffin, a cherished soul, passed away peacefully at her home on September 6, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on May 8, 1932, in Sylvania, Missouri, Lorine was the beloved daughter of John Park and Ruth Opal Cooper.
Lorine’s journey was one of love, dedication, and community service. She married the love of her life, Thomas...
Lomas Patrick Johnson
Sep 3, 2026
Lomas Patrick Johnson.
Lomas Patrick Johnson was born on November 4, 1992, to Paul Allen and Kirtina Johnson. He departed this life on September 3, 2026, in Columbia, Missouri, at the age of 33.
Lomas was a graduate of high school who lived life in his own unique way. He found joy in playing basketball, watching movies, spending time with family and...
Eugene Scott Durbin
Sep 2, 2026
Scott Durbin
Eugene Scott Durbin was born October 16, 1953 in Missouri to the late Verneil Horn, and passed away on September 2, 2026 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 72 years old.
Scott lived in Campbell where he lived all of his life. He was married to his beloved wife Diane Durbin. Scott and Diane married in Arkansas on...
Randall Terry Martin
Sep 1, 2026
Randall “Randy” Martin, a lifelong resident of Puxico, Missouri, was born December 10, 1962, to Elmer and Vadola Martin. He passed away on September 1, 2026, at the age of 63.
Randy married Cindy Bess on October 7, 1989, and together they built a life centered on family, friendship, and many wonderful memories. He was a devoted husband and the proud...
Eleanor June Teets
Aug 18, 2026
Eleanor June Teets was born June 15, 1931 in Chenoa, Illinois to the late John Henry Melvin and Irene (Runyon) Mallory and passed away on August 18, 2026 in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 95 years old.
Eleanor lived in this area most of her life, coming from Illinois, where she spent some time. Eleanor was married to Paris Edward...
James Robert Harris Jr.
Aug 7, 2026
James Robert Harris Jr. was born July 14, 1944 to James Robert Sr. and Andelo (Compton) Harris and passed away August 7, 2026 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 82 years old.
Jim graduated high school and eventually met and married Mary Lou Clements on November 29, 1969 in Dexter, Missouri. He was a life-long resident of southeast Missouri...
Tiffany Renee Worley
Aug 4, 2026
Tiffany Renee Worley, a beloved daughter, wife, and friend, passed away on August 4, 2026, leaving a profound impact on all who knew her. Born on August 28, 2002, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Tiffany was a beacon of kindness and joy, beloved by her family and cherished by her community.
Tiffany was the cherished daughter of Terry Lee and Georgianna Hillman...
Karen Rae Montgomery
Jul 22, 2026
Karen Rae Montgomery
Karen Rae Montgomery
Karen Rae Montgomery, 75, was born on August 3, 1950, in St. Charles, Missouri, to the late Elroy and Virgie (Brown) Montgomery. She passed away on July 22, 2026, at her residence in Wappapello, Missouri.
Karen was born and raised in St. Charles and was of the Christian faith. She worked in the food-service industry as a...
Harlan W. Lamb
Jul 9, 2026
Harlan Wayne Lamb, of Puxico, was born to the late Porter and Vernell (Fann) Lamb on March 2, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri and passed away on July 9, 2026 in Bloomfield, Missouri at the age of 88.
Harlan moved to Puxico at the age of 11, where he lived for the majority of his life and attended the Puxico First...
Jackie Ratliff
Jul 8, 2026
Jackie Ann Ratliff, of Puxico, was born on June 27, 1952 in Washington to the late Louis Hein and Elsie (Brownhill) Hein and passed away on July 8, 2026 in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 74.
Jackie was a resident of Florida for the majority of her life, before retiring in Puxico. She was a member of the Red Hat...
Jackie Donald Pratt
Jun 28, 2026
Jackie Donald Pratt, 90, of Irondale, Missouri, passed away at home on June 28, 2026. He was born on March 18, 1936, in Irondale to the late John Winston and Marple Mae Pratt.
Jackie at the age of 14, worked on the railroad out west with his dad and his grandpa Christopher Pratt and other family members til the age of...
Jewell Dean Cookson
Jun 25, 2026
Jewell Dean Cookson of Puxico, daughter of the late Arthur Marion Cox and Zoa Gray Cox, was born in Puxico, Missouri on September 21, 1935, and passed away at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis on June 25, 2026, at the age of 90 years, 9 months and 4 days.
Mrs. Cookson lived and attended high school in Puxico, then began...
Zachary A. Tucker
Jun 22, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Zach Tucker on June 22, 2026, at the age of 29.
Zach was a devoted father, beloved son, cherished brother, and treasured grandson whose love for his family was the center of his life. He leaves behind his precious one-year-old son, Myles, who was the greatest joy of his life...
Lisa Ann Kirk
Jun 22, 2026
Lisa Ann Kirk, age 69, passed away on June 22, 2026 in Dexter, Missouri. She was born on December 7, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Mary Vivian Crain Hardin and the late Kenneth Ace Beck.
On October 20, 1978, Lisa married Donald Kirk in Parma, Missouri. She spent her life serving others through her career as an insurance broker, working...
Peter S. Rodgers
Jun 14, 2026
Peter Shade Rodgers was born on March 30, 1931 to the late Peter S. Rodgers Sr. and Gladis (Hefner) Rodgers in McGee, Missouri and passed away on June 14, 2026 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 95.
Peter lived In Southeast Missouri for the majority of his life and served in the United States Army. He was a member...
Bettie J. Hammel
Jun 13, 2026
Bettie Jean (Baker) Hammel, daughter of the late James A. Baker and Hasel (Capps) Baker died on June 13, 2026.
On November 16, 1946, she married Homer E. Hammel. He passed away on July 22, 2016 after 69 years of marriage. Bettie retired from Sperreng Middle School. She belonged to Red Hats and attended the First Baptist Church of Bloomfield.
Survivors include...
Timothy S. Bartlett
May 27, 2026
Timothy S. Bartlett, of Dexter, was born on August 31, 1960 in Tiptonville, Tennessee to the late Roy and Peggy (Glozier) Bartlett and passed away on May 27, 2026 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 65.
On December 21, 1981, Tim married his high school sweetheart Lisa Campbell in Parma, Missouri and she survives of the home.
Tim was raised...
Robert David Cooper
May 17, 2026
Robert David Cooper, age 61, of Malden, Missouri, passed away at his home on May 17, 2026. He was born on May 25, 1964, to the late Robert Vernon Cooper and Martha Ann Powell Cooper.
Robert moved to this area in 1984 from St. Louis, Missouri, after spending several years living in Springfield, Missouri. He enjoyed attending the Sage Creek Day...
Jimmie Dale Clark
May 16, 2026
Jimmie Dale Clark, age 76, passed away on May 16, 2026, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born on January 24, 1950, to the late James Dalton Clark and Jean Frances Whitfield Clark in Alton, Illinois.
Jimmie was united in marriage to Yvonne Lynn Harbour on July 20, 1974, in East Alton, Illinois. Together they shared many years of marriage and...
Pamela Rolla
May 10, 2026
Pamela Rolla, age 67, passed away on May 10, 2026. She was born on October 11, 1958, to the late John Curtis and Irene Curtis Slavko.
Pamela spent most of her life in this area and was a homemaker. She earned her GED and was a faithful attendee of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Pamela loved her dogs and treasured the time...
