James A. Edwards, age 85, of Piedmont, MO passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center, Cape Girardeau, MO.  He was born, on June 21, 1926, to the late James Edwards and the late Lucinda (Pierce) Edwards, in Datto, ARK.  He attended school in Datto, and Flatwoods, MO.  He was of the Missionary Baptist faith.  He met Lela Mae Hopper at Springs Hills Baptist Church, in Flatwoods and on July 2nd, 1945 they were united in marriage in Piggott, ARK.  They made their adult home in Spanish Lake, Fenton, and St. Louis, MO, until, 1989 when they retired to Piedmont, MO.

James enjoyed fishing, telling jokes, he was always jolly and always laughing.  He was known as a “Rock Hound”.  He would go rock hunting and bring home his finds and make jewelry from them.  He loved the St. Louis Cardinals, never missed a game, if he could help it.

James worked as an auto mechanic and as a service writer in the repair shop.  The last ten years of his work life was spent as the Supervisor of maintenance for the state hospital.

James is remembered by his wife  Lela  as a loving father and husband, who was always happy and loved to tease no matter how bad he felt.

James is survived by his wife Lela  (Hopper) Edwards; five sons, Wayne Edwards of Navasota, TX, Charles Edwards of Piedmont, MO, Terry (Beth) Edwards of Sappington, MO, Ron (Loretta) Edwards of St. Louis, MO, and Steve (Linda) Edwards of Arnold, MO; two daughters, Sandy (Jerry) Chad of Wright City, MO, and Janet Gibson of Piedmont, MO; twelve grandchildren, twenty two great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren, with one on the way.

James was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Noel Edward; three half brothers, Lester Edwards, Presley Edwards, and Curtis Smith; two sisters, Graci Vaughn and Florence Eddington; and one great grandchild.

A visitation was held on  Tuesday, May 15, 2012 beginning at 4:00 p.m. for the family, friends and neighbors joined them beginning at 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Ruegg Funeral Home chapel, Piedmont, MO.   Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 beginning at 2:00 p.m. also at the funeral home chapel.  Pastor Larry Edwards did officiate the ceremonies.  Pallbearers were  Ron Edwards, Philip Edwards, Steve Doyle, James Edwards, Raymon Gibson, Jerry Chadd.  Serving as Honoary Pallbearers were Charles Edwards and Wayne Edwards.  Interment was at Forest Chapel Cemetery, Piedmont, MO.  Online condolences may be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com.

Dorthy is survived by her husband; one sister Joyce Edwards of Eugene, OR; one niece Ronetta Smith.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Alan Ralph Hidlebaugh.

All arrangements are pending at this time with Ruegg Funeral Homes, Greenville, MO.  Online condolences may be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

She became the beloved wife of Robert (Bob) Fox on September 28, 1952, and was the beloved mother of Connie (Dale) Henson.

Dorris was a faithful member of the Patterson Assembly of God Church for 60 years, being involved in Women’s Ministries as Director for 45 years and Sunday school teacher.

Dorris is survived by her  husband, Robert (Bob) Fox; one daughter, Connie (Dale) Henson,of Patterson, MO; one brother, Don (Mary) Deering, of Patterson, MO;  two sisters Irene (Melford) Shearrer of Patterson, MO, and Imogene Schlater of Patterson, MO;  two grandchildren, Amy (Richard) Hughey, of Fulton, MO and Robert (fiance’-Julia LaBine) Henson, of Poplar Bluff, MO; four great-grandchildren, Samuel, Jacob, Nathan, Caylin Hughey, of Fulton, MO.

Dorris was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Calvin Deering.     Funeral services were held at Ruegg Funeral Home Chapel in Piedmont, MO at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 10, 2012.  Rev. Darrel Loughridge officiated the ceremony.  Serving as pallbearers were Melford Shearrer, Darin Shearrer, Byron Shearrer, Robert Henson, Dale Henson, and Richard Hughey.  Interment followed at Patterson Cemetery in Patterson, MO.   Online condolences may be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com.

He is survived by two sons, Bobby Joe (Karen Sueanne) Jackson, Jr of Wappapello, MO and Jason Jackson, of Collinsville, ILL; one daughter Kimberley Jean Swyers of Imperial, MO; one brother AC Jackson of Rombauer, MO; three sisters Carolynn Bono of High Ridge MO, Helen Clausen of Arnold, MO, and Beuliah Clark, Collinsville, ILL; and six grandchildren.

Interment will be on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Bloomfield, MO at 9:00 a.m.  Online condolences may be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com.

Keith Cook, age 63, of Anna, ILL, formerly of Greenville, MO, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012, at Herrin Hospital, Herrin, ILL.  Keith was born June 9, 1948 to the late William Henry Cook and to the late Emma (Lane) Cook, in Greenville, MO.

Keith spent his childhood in Greenville, MO.  Graduating from Greenville High School in 1968.   He was of the Pentecost faith, and served as a pastor.  He entered the U.S. Army in 1969, during the Vietnam War.  He was brought home on a “Hardship Discharge” due to an injury his father had incurred.    In addition to being a pastor he was also employed as an auto mechanic.  He is remembered as a hard working man.  He lived in the Greenville area as an adult.  In 1982 he was united in marriage to Rose Crutchfield, they made their home in Anna, ILL.

Keith had an unconditional love for his family.  His children and grandchildren meant the world to him.  He never put them to bed or left the house without telling them how he loved them, and always told them to “act pretty”.

Keith loved his fellow man.  If he thought you were in need of a meal, clothing, or a warm bed to rest your head, he was there with his hand out offering what you needed, whether you were a stranger or someone he had known all his life.

Keith enjoyed fishing, playing music, working on cars, and attending church.

Keith is remembered by his children as being “Kind, Gentle, Loving, Loyal, Dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.”

Keith is survived by his best friend and mother of his children, Rose Reeves of Anna, ILL; two sons,  Keith Cook, Jr. and Jason (Kathy) Cook, both of Anna, ILL; one daughter Kimberly (Ryan) Miller , of Anna, ILL; one brother, John Cook , of Anna, ILL; four sisters, Glenda Marler, of Greenville, MO, Dorothy Mann, of Rochelle, ILL, Emma Pyratt, of Carbondale, ILL, and Lola Calvert of Clarkton, MO;  six grandchildren, Grace Cook, Emmalee Miller, Nicholas Cook, Wyatt Cook, Liberty Cook and Gavin Miller, all of Anna, ILL.

Keith is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, William Cook and Kenneth Cook.

Graveside services were held on  Monday, May 7, 2012,  at the Greenville Cemetery in Greenville, MO.  Pastor Louie Robinson officiated the ceremonies.  Arrangements  were handled by Ruegg Funeral Homes, Greenville, MO.  Online condolences may be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com.

Jerry David Woods, 61 years old, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2012, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Poplar Bluff, MO. Jerry was born on November 21, 1950 to the late George Rufus Woods and to the late Margie Channel Woods in Caruthersville, MO.  He graduated from Caruthersville High School in 1969. Jerry married Mary Durbin on November 27, 1991.  On January 2, 1994, he was baptized and joined Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church.  He lived his adult life in Poplar bluff, MO, and worked with the traveling signal gang for Union Pacific Railroad, retiring after 26 years of service.  Jerry served his country during the Vietnam Era as a member of the Missouri National Guard.   He belonged to the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Union and was a Boy Scout leader of Troop 264, Greater St. Louis Council.  He also served as camp cook.  He loved to barbeque for friends and family.  His family agrees that his dutch oven peach cobbler will be missed. Jerry loved just spending time with his kids and grandbabies.  He is survived by his wife, two sons, David Woods and Darrell (Carrie) Dugger, all of Poplar Bluff; one daughter, Dwan (Boyd) Lippoldt of Doniphan, MO; one brother, George (Shirley) Woods of Caruthersville, MO; three sisters, Cathy (Tom) Ramirez of Houston, TX, Melinda (Tom) Scrifies of Caruthersville, MO, Alice (Tom) Smith of Kansas City, MO; five grandchildren, Trenton Lippoldt, Gracie Maryann Dugger, Jade Lippoldt, Kyle Lippoldt, and Gavin Dugger.  A visitation is planned for Friday, April 27, 2012, at Fitch Hillis Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff, MO.  Family will arrive at 5:00 p.m. and the public is invited to join them at 6:00 p.m.  Funeral services will be on Saturday, April 28, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. also at Fitch Hillis Funeral Home.  Pastor Don Mayo officiated the ceremonies.  Pallbearers Ron Vincent, Ryan Vincent, Cody Vincent, Darrell Dugger, Boyd Lippoldt, Trenton Kippoldt, John Schlitt, Carlos Jeffries.  All arrangements are under the direction of Ruegg Funeral Homes, Inc. Piedmont, MO. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Glenda Boles, age 68, of Williamsville, MO passed away April 21, 2012, at her residence.  She was born on April 10, 1944, to the late Carl Weese and Pearl Walker Weese , in Seminole ,OK.   She spent her childhood in Phillips, TX, where she graduated from high school.  Glenda was of the Christian faith.  She was employed at Motts 5 and 10 Store, and also worked at Golden Meadows Elementary School, Garland, Texas.  In 1971, Glenda met Travis Boles, and they were united in marriage in 1980, in Rockwell, TX.  They made their home in Garland, TX, until retirement when they moved to Williamsville, MO.  She enjoyed crafting, crocheting, plastic canvas, watching humming birds.  She loved her role as homemaker.  She also enjoyed collecting angels and rocking horses.

She is survived by one daughter, Tami (Andrew) Atchison, of Ellsinore, MO; one step son, Richard ( Cyndi) Boles of Amarillo, TX; four step daughters, Mary Ann (John) Endres of Morris, OK, Ginger (Mike) Stephens of Friona, TX, Melanie Bowman of Midland, TX, Nancy Boles of Amarillo, TX; one brother, Charles Weese of Poplar Bluff, MO; one sister, Carolyn Jo Harris of Borger, TX; seventeen grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one brother, Corky Weese, and one sister Sharon Kay Weese.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 beginning at 12 noon at the Ruegg Funeral Home, Williamsville, MO. Services began at 2 P.M. also at  Ruegg Funeral Home in Williamsville, MO.  Pastor Jerry Mattson officiated the ceremonies.  Pallbearers were Chris Luke, Ronald Clubb, Franklin Atchison, Bruce Atchison, Andrew Atchison, Darrell Atchison, and Drew Atchison Honorary Pallbearer.    Burial was at  Holliday Cemetery in Williamsville, MO.  Online condolences may be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com.

Maggie Ethel Crutchfield, age 89 of Puxico, MO died Sunday, April 15, 2012 at her home.  Maggie was born February 18, 1923 in Shook, MO.  She was of the Baptist faith and was member of Egypt Church of Puxico, MO.  In 1965 she was married to Roy Curtchfield.  He preceded her in death in 2005.

Maggie spent her childhood in the Shook – Wappapello area of MO.  She attended the Yokann School.  Early in her life she worked in home care and factory work.  She lived in California, Michigan, Illinois, and then settled in Missouri.  She enjoyed quilting and reading.

Maggie was a very devoted Christian and loved God more than anything.  Her family and friends were her support group.  She loved and prayed for each of them every day and night.  Going to church, feeling the presence of God, having the fellowship with her brothers and sisters in Christ, being with her family, all these were her joy in life.

Maggie was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Martha Williams and seven brothers and sisters.

Survivors include five children, Linda Webster of Wappapello, MO, Patricia Webster Libla of Wappapello, MO, Larry Webster of San Francisco, CA, Dale (Karen) Webster of South Haven, MI, and Danny Webster of Puxico, MO; nine grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

A visitation was held on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 beginning at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  with funeral services following at 1:00 p.m. at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville, MO.   Reverend Wayne Burchett officiated the ceremonies.  Sherry Burchett provide the music.  Pallbearers were  Jeff Libla, Reid Brotherton, Jeff Linson, Ronnie Martin, Mark Wilson and Dustin McCain.  Interment was at Kime Cemetery, Greenville, MO.   Online condolences may be made at this sight.