Area Obituaries

Jimmie Ray “Jim” Middleton, 76, of Vulcan, MO, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at Parkland Medical Center, Farmington, MO. He was born in Ironton, MO, December 27, 1946, to parents Freeman and Alpha (Anderson) Middleton. Jim served our country in the United States Army from 1964 and was discharged in 1969. This was a…

Reba Mae Inman of Ironton, MO, entered into rest at her home on Saturday, March 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 79 Years, 2 Months, and 11 Days. She was born December 31, 1943 in Arcadia, Missouri, to the late Marvin and Fay (Reed) Swaringim. On August 8, 1959, Reba…

Ruby L. Eady, age 92, of Piedmont, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Country Meadows Nursing Center in Park Hills, MO. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday at Clays Cemetery with Rev. Kevin Kinnard officiating. Services are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Chapel, Piedmont

Richard Franklin Knight of Piedmont, MO (formerly of St. Clair, MO) was born March 22, 1936, in Maryville TN, the son of Troy Richard and Grace (Peterson) Knight. He passed away at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family on March 9, 2023, at the age of 86 years 11 months and 12…

February 23, 1989-March 6, 2023 There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

Richard Franklin Knight of Piedmont, MO (formerly of St. Clair, MO) was born March 22, 1936, in Maryville TN, the son of Troy Richard and Grace (Peterson) Knight. He passed away at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family on March 9, 2023, at the age of 86 years 11 months and 12…

March 26, 1964 – January 21, 2023 Celebration of Life for Suzy Tims on March 25, 2023, 5pm-7pm, at the Arcadia Valley Elks Lodge located in Pilot Knob, Missouri. Please join us to celebrate, and raise a toast to, the life of Suzy Tims. Elks service at 6pm.

Margie Mae Baum, was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on January 28, 1943. She departed this life at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on March 6, 2023, at the age of 80. Visitation was held Friday, March 10, 2023, 5-8PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri. Funeral was held Saturday, March 11, 2023,…

Willa M. Bilbrey, 94, of Williamsville, MO, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Clarks Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont, MO.  She was born in Williamsville, MO, on April 6, 1928, to parents Marion and Lottie (Wood) White. Willa loved to play guitar and enjoyed singing, she played with Buzzard Run, she played her guitar…

Loretta Wedepohl, 89, of Potosi, MO, formerly of Greenville, MO, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Potosi Manor. She was born in Greenville, MO, on April 11, 1933, to parents Harvey and Naomi (Thornburgh) Haggett. Loretta was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed needlework, embroidery, needlepoint and playing on her kindle. Her dog…