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Norma "Jean" Abney

Norma "Jean" Abney

Sep 8, 2024

Norma "Jean" (Gallaher) Abney, the daughter of L.I. and Anna (Miller) Gallaher, was born March 31, 1934. She entered her heavenly home on September 8, 2024. On October 26, 1979, Jean was united in marriage to Julian Abney. He preceded her in death on March 10, 1999. She is survived by her son, Billy Dunn of University City; her...

Corinne Foster

Corinne Foster

Sep 6, 2024

Denton Corinne Foster daughter of the late Myrtle Criller Presson Beck and Cleo Ershel Beck was born in Orange, California on March 25, 1935. She departed this life at her daughter's residence in Centerville, Missouri, on September 6, 2024, at the age of 89.

On December 15, 1956, in Sweetwater, Missouri, Corinne was united in marriage to...

Donald "Richard" Thomas

Donald "Richard" Thomas

Sep 5, 2024

Donald "Richard" Thomas, son of the late Elva Allan Thomas and Ruby Esther (Pogue) Thomas, was born in Troy, Missouri, on March 31, 1954. He departed this life at his daughter's residence in Ellington, Missouri, on September 5, 2024, at the age of 70.

Richard attended the Light House Temple in Ellington, Missouri. He was a member...

Jannis Leigh Welches

Jannis Leigh Welches

Sep 1, 2024

Jannis Leigh Welches, daughter of Janice K. (Nelson) Welches and the late Richard Welches, was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 26, 1971. She departed this life at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on September 1, 2024, at the age of 53.

Jannis was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary...

Margaret "Lynn" Adams

Margaret "Lynn" Adams

Aug 14, 2024

Margaret "Lynn" Adams, daughter of the late Vernon L. Sutton and Oca Lee (Bowles) Sutton, was born in Ironton, Missouri, on November 7, 1944. She departed this life at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, Missouri, on August 14, 2024, at the age of 79.

On December 8, 1962, in Centerville, Missouri, Lynn was united in marriage to...

Daniel T. Moore

Daniel T. Moore

Aug 11, 2024

Lawyer Danny Moore Was a Unique Individual

By JOHN R. STANARD

Danny Moore, the Poplar Bluff lawyer best known for his prowess at criminal defense, is remembered by family, friends and colleagues as a unique man.

Bob Nickell, a former reporter and editor of the Daily American Republic who knew Danny for nearly...

Wanna Gay Johnson

Wanna Gay Johnson

Aug 9, 2024

Wanna Gay Johnson, daughter of the late Layard Turner and Yvonne (Terrill) Turner, was born in Salem, Missouri, on August 6, 1957. She departed this life at Phelps Health Hospital in Rolla, Missouri, on August 9, 2024, at the age of 67.

On August 15, 1981, in Centerville, Missouri, Wanna was united in marriage to Thomas Johnson...

William (Jay) Couch

William (Jay) Couch

Aug 1, 2024

William John Couch son of Jacquelyn Couch Cotter and the late Robert Wood was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on December 15, 1983. He departed this life at Mercy South East Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, on August 1, 2024, at the age of 40.

On June 24, 2023 in Bonne Terre, Missouri, William was united in...

Marvin Richards

Marvin Richards

Jul 29, 2024

Marvin Richards, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and pastor, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on February 3, 1941, in McLeansboro, IL, to Oscar and Renabelle Mitchell Richards. Marvin's life was a testament to his unwavering faith, tireless service, and profound love for family and community.

From an early...

Kenneth Paul Gore

Kenneth Paul Gore

Jul 27, 2024

Kenneth Paul Gore, son of the late Mitchel Gore and Tennie Hart Gore was born on November 17, 1942. He entered Heaven's gate July 27, 2024, at the age of 81. He married his high school sweetheart, Jo Ann Grogan Gore, who survives. They celebrated their 62nd anniversary June 29th. Their first child, a daughter, Pam was born June...

Diana Lynn Clubb

Diana Lynn Clubb

Jul 27, 2024

Diana Lynn Clubb, daughter of the late Ray Mohon and Nina (Rinehart) Mohon, was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 11, 1963. She departed this life at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 27, 2024, at the age of 61.

On January 25, 1984, in St. Louis, Missouri, Diana was united in marriage...

Edward "Butch" Gale Haus

Edward "Butch" Gale Haus

Jul 23, 2024

Edward "Butch" Gale Haus, son of the late Albert "Peck" Haus and Ruby (Gallaher) Haus, was born on January 26, 1946. He departed this life at his residence in Belleview, Missouri, on July 23, 2024, at the age of 78.

On April 24, 1964, in Black, Missouri, Butch was united in marriage to Sharon Lou Freeman and...

Jerry Brooks

Jerry Brooks

Jul 17, 2024

Jerry Brooks, son of the late Rual and Edna (Camden) Brooks, was born on August 1, 1940 in Clayton, Missouri. He departed this life in Branson, Missouri on July 17, 2024, at the age of 83 years, 11 months and 16 days.

Jerry was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired from McDonnell...

Douglas "Dale" Hampton

Douglas "Dale" Hampton

Jul 13, 2024

Douglas Dale Hampton, son of Ottis and Irene (Bales) Hampton, was born at Dr. K. T.  Carter's Clinic on South Main in Ellington, MO on April 25, 1954 and departed this life on the Hampton family farm in Snow Hollow, Ellington, MO on July 13, 2024.

Dale graduated from Ellington High School with the class of 1972....

Danual (Danny) Stricklin

Danual (Danny) Stricklin

Jul 13, 2024

Danual "Danny" Wayne Stricklin son of the late Irma Jean Barton Stricklin and Danual Samson Stricklin was born in Fort Hood, Texas, on January 17, 1955. He departed this life at de Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 13, 2024, at the age of 69.

On June 30, 1973 in Centerville, Missouri, Danny was...

Ralph Raney Barton

Ralph Raney Barton

Jul 6, 2024

Ralph Raney Barton, 87, of Oates, MO passed away Saturday July 6, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Richwoods, MO, May 14, 1937 to parents Wilbur and Artie Barton (nee Smith). Ralph was married to his best friend and love of his life Bonnie Barton (Camden) for 67 amazing years.

He was the proud father...

Katherine "Kathy" Louise Hart

Katherine "Kathy" Louise Hart

Jul 2, 2024

Katherine Louise (Morris) Hart went home to be with Jesus on July 2, 2024, at 3:15 am surrounded by her family.  She was born to Helen (Johnson) Morris and the late Daniel Joseph Morris Sr. on June 1, 1954.

Katherine was united in marriage to Jim Pobst on June 3, 1972, and was blessed with the birth...

Kristy Lee Wyatt

Kristy Lee Wyatt

Jul 1, 2024

Kristy Lee Wyatt, daughter of Billie J. Wyatt and the late Sharon K. (Dooley) Wyatt, was born in Columbia, Missouri, on July 17, 1975. She departed this life at her residence in Bunker, Missouri, on July 1, 2024, at the age of 48.

Kristy attended the Gladden Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, flower gardening, and cooking.

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Howard Lowell "Tanner" Lee

Howard Lowell "Tanner" Lee

Jun 29, 2024

Howard Lowell "Tanner" Lee, son of Mark Andrew Lee and Thelma Nicole "Nicky" (Baker) Lee, was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on January 15, 2005. He departed this life in Lesterville, Missouri, on June 29, 2024, at the age of 19.

On January 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Tanner was united in marriage to Hannah Paige...

Ralph Julian Parks Jr.

Ralph Julian Parks Jr.

Jun 28, 2024

Ralph loved to play chess, and rummy, he wasn't the best at getting defeated but he sure loved to defeat me Nicole Aubuchon and mom Lillie Buckner and he did a lot. He loved to bet our dad Mike Buckner on who was gonna win the Superbowl or what team was going to win in baseball. He loved to...

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