Sandra Jean (Bennett) Kamer, 71, of Patterson, MO, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020, at her residence. She was born in St. Louis, MO, January 4, 1949, to parents George L and Mildred Leona (Sanders) Bennett. Sandra was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, and friend. She married the love of her life, Robert L. Kamer Sr., February 12, 1966, and to this union two children were born. Sandra enjoyed outdoors, camping, riding motorcycles, 4-wheelers,...

Shirley Laxton, 81, of Patterson, MO, passed away, Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at her residence. She was born in St. Louis, MO, February 24, 1939, to parents Raymond and Francis (McBrien) Davis. Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She was quite a crafty person. She enjoyed painting, quilting, sewing, all types of crafts. She proudly hand made a few outfits for her grandchildren. Shirley appreciated her grandchildren and loved playing all types of games with...

Donald Lee Wyatt Sr. 84, of St. Louis, formerly of Des Arc, passed away Friday, July 3, 2020, at his residence. He was born in St. Louis, July 23, 1935, to parents James and Leona (Fleer) Wyatt. Donald was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He grew up in Annapolis and attended school there. He worked as a lineman for Western Union several years before entering in the United States Army. After returning home from the service, he worked for Alumax as a dock...

Marilyn K Prouty, 66, of Williamsville, MO, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehab, Poplar Bluff, MO. A graveside service was held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Chapel Hill Cemetery, Williamsville. Burial followed the graveside service. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Robert "Bob" Carter 83, of Piedmont, MO, passed away Thursday, July 2, at his residence. He was born February 21, 1937, in Piedmont. Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He married Jo Ann Hixson on June 2, 1956. He was a superintendent at General Motors until he retired. Bob was manager of Piedmont Canyon Club. In 2019, the Canyon Club started the Robert Carter Golf Tournament in honor of Bob’s many years of dedicated service...

Mary “Beth” Waites, 80, of Patterson, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020, in the home of her daughter. She was born in Poplar Bluff, April 16, 1940, to parents Charles and Mary Margarette (Gibbs) Curry. She was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School where she played softball and basketball. Beth married the love of her life, David, in 1961, and put up with his hunting and fishing for fifty-nine years. They settled in Patterson where they raised their daughter, Jennifer. Beth...

Larry Michael Willard, 74, of Greenville, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Greenville Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born January 15, 1946, to parents Lee Roy and Hasseltine (Collins) Willard. Larry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He married Audrey Fain on June 18, 1977. Larry loved music and listened to all kinds. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, and playing cards. Most of all, Larry adored his family. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...

John Beers, 55, of Williamsville, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at his residence. A graveside service will be held at 4:00 pm, Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Shoal Creek Cemetery, Steelville, MO. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Marline Elizabeth Bennett, 85, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO. She was born on April 28, 1935, in Gideon, MO, to parents Raymond Skidmore and Ruth (Suttles) Strickland. Marline was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She met the love of her life, Elijah Bennett, and they married on October 6, 1951. To this union three children were born. Marline was the secretary of their family business for many years. She enjoyed...

Bill began his new life strolling the streets of gold in Heaven on June 16, 2020, at the age of 71. He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ronnie Payne and Johnny Payne. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Joslyn Payne of 44 years, his son and best friend Cory Payne and wife Dona of Greenville and his son Greg Payne of West Portsmouth, Ohio. Bill was the proud grandfather, best buddy and partner in crime to his three grandchildren, Bryna Payne, Kaytlin Payne and Ryan...