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Vaden Shane Woolard

Vaden Shane Woolard, son of Vaden Woolard and Leta Counts Woolard of Mill Springs, Missouri, was born on July 2, 1982, in Ellington, Missouri, and departed this life on March 25, 2024, near Puxico, Missouri at the age of 41 years. Mr. Woolard was self-employed in the construction and roofing business with his brother.  He…

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Freida Adell Clements

Freida Adell Clements, 81, of Piedmont, MO, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at her residence. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Masonic Cemetery, Piedmont, MO. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

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Lingell Mervin Johnson

Lingell Mervin Johnson, son of the late Eugene Johnson and Mildred (Mathis) Johnson, was born in Oates, Missouri, on January 8, 1943. He departed this life at his residence in Black, Missouri, on March 17, 2024, at the age of 81. Visitation: Friday, March 22, 2024, 11AM-1PM at Locust Grove United Baptist Church, Black, Missouri…

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Leroy Wilber Vest

Leroy Wilber Vest, son of the late Elmer Vest and Dorothy (Wood) Vest, was born on Bee Fork near Bunker, Missouri, on March 31, 1953. He departed this life at his residence in Centerville, Missouri, on March 15, 2024, at the age of 70. Visitation: Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 11AM-1PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker,…

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Patricia Alline Combs

Patricia Alline Combs also known as “Patty” or “Trish”, daughter of the late David Hollings Sr. and Freda (Bunch) Hollings, was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 11, 1965. She departed this life at her residence in Farmington, Missouri, on March 16, 2024, at the age of 58. Visitation: Thursday, March 21, 2024, 11AM-1PM at…

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Harold William Sullivan

Harold William Sullivan, son of the late William Sullivan and Freda (Stevens) Sullivan, was born in Ironton, Missouri, on August 26, 1965. He departed this life at his residence in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on March 12, 2024, at the age of 58. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home,…

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Mildred May (Barker) Fritschle

Mildred May (Barker) Fritschle, 96, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at her residence. She was born to parents Charles E. “Ed” and Ruth (Conner) Barker on May 8, 1927, in Wappapello, MO. She graduated from Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) with a bachelor’s degree in English and taught school for thirty-seven years…

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John Rhoden

John Rhoden, 83, of Piedmont, MO, passed away, Saturday, March 9, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Silva, MO, February 6, 1941, to parents Nicholas and Veda (Clubb) Rhoden. John was a loving brother, uncle, and friend. He was a tree trimer for Townsend Tree Service for close to fourteen years. He also…

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Virginia Ellen (Dougherty) Greene

Virginia Ellen (Dougherty) Greene, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, surrounded by her adoring family.  She was born in Williamsville, MO, December 22, 1930, to parents James and Alpha (Hillis) Dougherty and was one of thirteen children. Virginia married Richard Greene on August 17, 1950, and they lived together happily until his…

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Gary Joe Garrison

Gary Joe Garrison, aged 66 years, 1 month, 26 days old, passed away peacefully on March 8th, 2024 at SSM Health DePaul Hospital. He was born on January 11th, 1958 to Pete and Thelma Garrison. Gary grew up in the Montauk area and graduated from Licking High School. On July 4, 1997 in Winona, Missouri,…

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