Elvin Lee Pauls, 86, of Piedmont, MO, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born in Piedmont, December 12, 1936, to parents Claus T. and Rozella (Blandau) Pauls. Elvin was a loving father, brother, and friend. He proudly served in the United State Army. He married Ann Louise Casey, and they were blessed with one son, Jeffrey A. Pauls. Elvin received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering at University of Missouri-Columbia. He worked for the US...

Mary Ella Hopper, 73, of Greenville, MO, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital, Festus, MO. She was born September 6, 1949, to the late Rev. Junior and Mary (Provance) Crane. Mary Ella was a loving and devoted wife, mother, nana, sister, aunt Punk, and friend. She married William Hopper on March 5, 1982. Mary Ella was a Christian and of the Baptist faith. She attended Kime General Baptist Church. She enjoyed riding 4-wheelers with her sisters, and snake hunting. Mary...

Joan Arlene Swinford, 92, of Des Arc, MO, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO. She was born May 2, 1931, in St. Louis, MO, to parents Walter and Mary (Brown) Walters. She married William Bill Swinford, April 30, 1948, and to this union, one child Melinda Swinford. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William Gene Swinford; brother: Jimmy Walters; sisters: Jean and Jewell Walters. Joan is survived by her daughter,...

Laura “Penny” Strange, 70, of Williamsville, MO, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born December 12, 1952, in Poplar Bluff to parents Hollis and Donna (Hibbs) Wood. She was united in marriage to John Strange on November 2, 1973. Penny was a strong hardworking, above and beyond for anyone type of woman. She loved with her whole heart and took care of everyone that crossed her path. Growing up with six brothers she was a tough lady....

Floyd “Gene” Eugene Dougherty, 87, of Williamsville, MO, passed away, Thursday, May 31, 2023, at his residence. He was born December 9, 1935, in Williamsville, MO, to parents Joseph Clarence and Ada (Skaggs) Dougherty.  Gene was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He married Etta Mae Freeman June 26, 1964, and they were blessed with four children. Gene was a heavy equipment operator at Williamsville Stone for forty-one years. He was a good...

Carrie Ethel "Sparky" Lewis, 94, of Piedmont, MO, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023, at her daughter’s residence. She was born January 29, 1929, to parents Allen and Hattie (Knight) Markham. Carrie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was married to Cobrin Lewis and to this union eight children were born. She was known for being just a little bit onery. She enjoyed the outdoors, camping and fishing. Carrie was a dedicated and hardworking lady, who had a...

Doreen "Dodie" Allen, 74, of Bridgeton, MO, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Mercy Hospital, Creve Coeur, MO. She was born January 21, 1949, to parents Joseph and Carrie (Hood) Hancock. Dodie was a loving mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was married to Forrest Allen and they were blessed with one son. She worked for many years as a machine operator and was also the Activities Director at Brookview Nursing Center for twenty years. Dodie loved to help others, finding...

Gracie Aileen Bratton, 76, of St. Charles, MO, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at her residence. She was born December 1, 1946, in Williamsville, MO, to parents Paul and Aileen (Bilbrey) Eads. Gracie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She married Jerry Lee Bratton on December 15, 1962, and they were blessed with two children. She retired from Boeing after about twenty-five years of service. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, gardening, and riding...

Michelle Lee York, 53, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away, Saturday, May 20, 2023, at her residence. She was born December 30, 1969, in Clubb, MO, to parents Johnny Lee and Pamela Jean (Haynes) Allen.  Michelle was an absolutely amazing mother, grandma, sister, aunt, friend and all-around amazing person. She married Ronnie York Sr., July 4, 2016.  She truly enjoyed helping others and most of her career was working in Home Health. Her children and her grandchildren were her life...

Delaine “Dee” Marie Pruett, 75, of Piedmont, MO, passed away Friday May 19, 2023, at The Manor in Poplar Bluff, MO. She was born in St. Louis, MO, July 29, 1947, to parents William and Delores (Weis) Zoellner. Dee was united in marriage to Johnny “Sonny” Pruett on May 20, 1967. Dee worked at Brown Shoe for many years. She loved to go bowling and play bingo. Dee was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her family,...