Eurman “Jr” Smith Jr., 82, of Piedmont, MO, passed away, Monday, September 16, 2019, at St. Francis Medical Center, Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born May 7, 1937, in Poplar Bluff, MO, to parents Eurman and Essie (Hurtz) Smith Sr. Jr was a loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He has lived in Piedmont his entire life. He married Janiece A. Mell on July 10, 1959, and to this union, three children were born. Jr started working on opening day when Brown Shoe Company opened in...

Kim L. Pruett, 59, of Arnold, MO, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019, at her residence. She was born on July 17, 1960, in St. Louis, MO, to parents Jack and Minnie (Hudson) Hancock. Kim was an inspiring and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She married Ben Pruett on November 10, 1984 and to this union two children were born. Kim was a Christian and enjoyed going to church. She also enjoyed camping, fishing, and the outdoors. Kim loved animals and enjoyed watching...

Virginia (Jennie) N. Shatley, 74, of Piedmont, Missouri passed away Monday, September 9, 2019, at her residence. Jennie was born April 13, 1945, in St Louis, Missouri to the late Wesley Junior Howard and Gladys (Eads) Howard.  She was saved at a young age and was of the Baptist faith. Jennie was devoted to her children and believed in the importance of family. She loved to fish, watch the kids play ball and served as a Boy Scout Den Mother.  Jennie had owned and operated her own...

Ashlund Henry Palmer, 39, of Piedmont, MO, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019, in Piedmont. He was born September 1, 1980, in Vancouver, WA, to parents Robert Dewayne Palmer and Zelda Margaret Hunt. Ashlund was a self-employed technologist specialist. He enjoyed working on any type of electronics. He is preceded in death by his father; step-father: Noble Dean Breeden, brothers: Shannon Palmer and James Breeden. In addition to his mother, Ashlund is survived by his brothers: Moss Palmer...

Ronnie F. Starkey, 50, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at his residence near Silva, Missouri. He was born October 31, 1968, in St. Louis, MO, to parents Clayburn and Wanda (Johnson) Starkey. Ronnie was a loving father, brother, uncle, and friend. He enjoyed his family and helping his friends when he could. He also enjoyed the outdoors and hunting herbs and roots. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother: Roy Nunnery; his sister: Rayetta Huggins. Ronnie is...

Danny "L J" Lee Parson III, 25, of Williamsville, MO, passed away, Sunday, August 18, 2019 Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, MO. He was born December 10, 1993 in Poplar Bluff, MO, to parents Danny Lee Parson, Jr. and Leah Dawn (Maples) Harvell. L J was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. He married Lily Bratton, July 3, 2013. He was long time logger and an avid craftsman. When L J was not working, he enjoyed hunting, fishing but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his wife...

Daniel Raymond Miller, 60, of Piedmont, MO, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019, in Nashville, TN. He was born in Chicago, IL, March 8, 1959, to parents Richard and Jacqueline (Pokorny) Miller. Dan was a loving and dedicated husband, father, brother, and friend. He was united in marriage to Helen Boehm, April 20, 1991. He was a member of Assembly of God Church in Des Arc and had received his certificate as a Chaplin. He was a Christian and stood strong in his faith. Dan was a very special...

Barbara Kay Eller, 82, of Poplar Bluff, MO, formerly of Wayne County, MO, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at The Manor Nursing Home, Poplar Bluff, MO. She was born in St. Louis, MO, March 27, 1937 to parents Henry Bud and Margaret (Matlock) Lamster. Barbara was a loving mother and grandmother. She married John H. Eller and to this union three children were born. She was of the Presbyterian faith. Barbara work as an office manager for many years and loved her job helping others. She...

Verlie Nadine Holden, 90, of Eureka, MO, formerly of Wayne County, MO, passed away, Sunday, August 11, 2019, at Marymount Manor, Eureka, MO. She was born February 12, 1929, in Wayne County, to parents Harvey and Maggie (Hill) Seals. Verlie was a wonderful, loving mother and grandmother. She married Claude Holden on June 28, 1946, and to this union three children were born. She was a member of Patterson Baptist Church. Verlie was a very helpful person who enjoyed making baby quilts for...

R. H. Hodge, 92, of Des Arc, MO, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019, at his residence. He was born on January 13, 1927, in Remmel, AR, to parents George Ernest and Annie Mae (Miller) Hodge. R. H. was great at everything, especially at being a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. He grew up in Arkansas and married Loretta Joyce Waltman on November 15, 1969. He proudly served in the United States Navy. He was a proud lifetime member of Boilermakers Local 27 of St. Louis,...