William “Wild Bill” Gerald Hartley, 60, of Wappapello, MO, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born in St. Louis, MO, May 19, 1960, to parents William and MaryJane R. (Slater) Hartley.   Wild Bill was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was self-employed having many jobs throughout the years making murals, mowing grass for state parks, repairing boats, but was well known for his tattoo artistry. Wild Bill...

Claud “Gene” Eugene Pigg, 93, of Williamsville, MO, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Westwood Hills Health Care Center, Poplar Bluff, MO. He was born in Wayne County, MO, October 3, 1926, to parents Eldon and Hixie (Howard) Pigg.  Gene was a loving father, grandfather, and friend. He married Edna Vaneta Duncan on May 13, 1948, in Greenville, MO, and to this union, one child was born. Gene proudly served our country, as Master Sergeant, in the United States Army. He...

Peter A. Hanger, 79, of Greenville, MO, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020, at Greenville Nursing and Rehab. He was born in St. Louis, MO, September 23, 1940, to parents Jefferson and Avis (Lawson) Hanger.  Pete was a loving father and beloved uncle. He married Carol Hodges in 1960, and to this union two children were born. Pete worked for Stout Signs as an Aluminum Fabricator for road signs. He was a hard worker and provided for his family. Pete was funny, known for his quick...

James Harold Ferguson, 72, of Piedmont, MO, entered into Heaven, Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Poplar Bluff, September 20, 1947, to parents Calvin and Jean (Bennett) Ferguson. James was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was united in marriage to Kathy Ayers from 1970 until her passing in 2000. He married Holly Morris in 2014. James grew up in Poplar Bluff and was a man of integrity. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of...

William “Mike” Michael Allen, 66, of Piedmont, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020, at his residence. He was born in St. Louis, MO, March 7, 1954, to parents William Thomas and Stella Mae (Royal) Allen. Mike was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He married Mary Ellen Burton, February 2, 1974, and to this union three children were born. He was a truck driver for Beehlman Trucking. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Rings Creek General Baptist...

Lois V. Hill, 87, of Clubb, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at St. Clare Hospital, Fenton, MO. She was born September 13, 1933, in Chaonia, MO, to the late Albert and Nellie (Phipps) Atnip. Lois was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She enjoyed working in her yard, her flowers, raising her garden, canning, and she loved to read. Mostly, Lois loved being with her family.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Lee Roy Hill;...

  Alma Lorene McKittrick, 98, of Clubb, MO, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020, in Silva, MO. She was born July 8, 1922, in Centerville, MO, to the late Elmer and Sally (McMurry) Dement. On June 26, 1943, Alma married John L. McKittrick, and to this union eight children were born. Alma was a devoted wife and mother. She was a member of Evangel Baptist Church for many years and served as a Sunday school teacher, vacation Bible school teacher, and worked in Bible club. In...

Michael “Mikey” David Royce, 48, of Piedmont, MO, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020, at his residence. He was born in St. Louis, MO, December 30, 1971, to parents William Royce and Wanda Sherrill. Mikey was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He married Cynthia K. Eller on October 15, 2015. Mikey was a welder by trade. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping and spending time with his family. He will be dearly missed by his...

Shirley Zook, 78 of Piedmont, MO passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in St Louis, MO. She was born in Emenice, MO, on November 7, 1941, to parents Ernie and Delphie (Duncan) Frye. Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She attended First Baptist church in Piedmont for many years. She worked at Switzer Candy Company for thirty years before retiring to the Piedmont area. Shirley enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing her guitar, country music was her...

James E. Cunningham, 93, of Des Arc, MO, passed away August 24, 2020, at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. He was born in Tuckerman, AR, July 3, 1927, to parents Thomas and Bertha (Rogers) Cunningham. James was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He married Edna Gunter on November 1, 1947, and to this union two children were born. James was in the United States Army and served in Germany during the Korean conflict. When he returned home, he worked at Procter and Gamble as an...