Freda Crutchfield, 78, of Villa Ridge, MO, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019, at her residence. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until 2:30 pm, Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Greenville, MO. Funeral service will follow at 2:30 pm also in the Greenville chapel. Burial will be at Greenville cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Emily Adams Chappell, 91, of Patterson, MO, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. She was born in Blodgett, MO, on October 16, 1928, to Douglas and Minnie Alice (Frazier) Reid. Emily was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She grew up in the Portageville and Bernie areas and attended school there. She was a member of Sunnyvale General Baptist Church. Emily married Ivan Adams and they were blessed with four...

Nancy E. Mescher, 96, of St. Louis MO, formerly of Patterson, MO, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019, in St. Louis. There will be a graveside service at 11:00 am, Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Patterson Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Francis Reichel, 79, of St. Peters, MO, formerly of Des Arc, MO, passed away, Friday, October 18, 2019, at St. Joseph Hospital, St. Charles, MO. There will be no services at this time. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Karen Reeve, 76, of Piedmont, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at her residence. There will be no services at this time. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Vernon B. Stevenson, 86, of Vulcan, MO, passed away, Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at Clark’s Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont. He was born on July 30, 1933 in Vulcan, MO, to the late Thomas B. and Marie (Charlton) Stevenson. Vernon grew up in Vulcan and attended Vulcan School. He was united in marriage to Ida Young, and to this union three children were born. On May 18, 1985, Vernon married Rosetta Middleton-Fears and they enjoyed thirty-four happy years together. He was a member of...

Troye D. Camden, 62 of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away September 23, 2019, at his residence.  He was born in St. Louis, MO, December 3, 1956 to parents Troye Ernest and Shirley Violet (Grayson) Camden. Troye was a loving brother, uncle, and friend. He was and educated person, enjoyed reading, and studying astrology and constellations. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother: Steven Charles Camden. Troye is survived by brother: Donald Lee Camden of Bloomsdale,...

Rosie Viola (Polly) Pennington, age 69, of Greenville, MO, passed away at her residence, September 21, 2019. She was born June 7, 1950, at the home of her parents, the late Gee B. Johnson and Susan Irene (Smotherman) Johnson in East Prairie, Missouri.  She was of the Baptist faith. On June 8, 1968, she was united in marriage to Jerry Pennington and he survives of the home. She worked at Florsheim Shoe Company, was a cook at the Pevely Drive Inn, a Scout Leader, and a volunteer at...

Irvin Earl Bartch Sr., 89 of Piedmont, MO, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019, at his home surrounded by love. He was born March 13, 1930 in Thomasville, MO, to parents Earl and Myra (Bissell) Bartch. Irvin was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. On October 7, 1950, Irvin married the love of his life, June Faulkner, and became the proud father of his four beautiful children. Irvin was a farmer and logger. On any given day, rain or shine...

William Eugene “Bill” Thorsland, 91 of Piedmont, MO, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019, at John J Pershing VA Medical Center, Poplar Bluff, MO. He was born June 20, 1928 in Leeper, MO, to parents John and Alyion (Nickens) Thorsland. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Bill served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a Mason and member of the Piedmont Masonic Lodge #526. He was...