Area Obituaries

Marilyn Leslie Dement, 59, of Ellington, MO, embarked on her final adventure on September 24, 2023. Born on May 21, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois. Marilyn leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter, survived by her husband, Danny Dement Jr. and a host of cherished friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Trey…

Jason Wayne Baker was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on October 24, 1977. He departed this life in Licking, Missouri, on September 20, 2023, at the age of 45. There will be a Graveside Service on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Arrangement are by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO.

Robert “Joe” Joseph Rennie of Leadwood, MO, entered into rest on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at the age of 65 years, 8 months, and 24 days. He was born December 28, 1957, in Ironton, MO. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2023, beginning at 11:00 am from the Cole Family…

Jeanetta Loraine Cook, age 67 of Patterson, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff, MO. She was born January 19, 1956, the daughter of Clifford “Doc” Morris and Samantha (Schofield) Morris. A long time resident of Patterson, Jeanetta was a seamstress and had worked for Durbin Sewing. She is preceded…

Mrs. Doris Eileen McKillop, age 101, passed away on September 9, 2023, in Tequesta, FL. She was born in Aylmer, Ontario, Canada, on February 7, 1922, to William and Ina Claire McKibbin. By God’s grace, she committed her life to following her Lord Jesus at the age of 18; that relationship shaped her entire life…

Kenneth Jerome Garcia, age 61 of Hiram, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born February 18, 1962 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Charles Garcia and Kathy (Callaway) Garcia. Kenny was married to Linda Sue Cook September 28, 1996 at Hiram. A…

Jimmy Ray Branstetter of Ironton, Missouri passed away at his home on September 20, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born March 26, 1935 in Mexico, Missouri the son of the late William Henry and Bernice (Jenkins) Branstetter. On April 11, 1959 he was united in marriage to Carol Ann Korte who preceded…

Patricia Ann Carr of Ironton, Missouri passed away September 13, 2023 in Farmington, Missouri at the age of 67 years.  She was born January 28, 1956 in Effingham, Illinois the daughter of the late Robert Frank Brown and Bettye Lea (McCoy) Brown. Patricia is survived by her children:  Ashlea Elledge (Frankie) of Arcadia, Missouri, Nathan…

Willa Dean (Dobbs) Pryor of Ironton, Missouri, passed away on September 7, 2023 in Mountain View, Missouri at the age of 87 years.  She was born on September 27, 1935 in Greely, Missouri to Thomas Edward Dobbs and Elsie Elga (Brooks) Dobbs. In 1955, she was united in marriage to Dallas Eugene Pryor, who preceded…

Nora Annita Kemp, known to most everyone as “Ann” passed away September 4, 2023 in Farmington, Missouri at the age of 80 years.  She was born November 10, 1942 in Quilan, Missouri the daughter of the late William and Retha Rose (Carisle) Walker. Ann’s family moved to St. Louis when she was a year old. …