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Floyd L. League
Floyd Leslie League, 91, died Oct. 20, 2004, at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont, Mo.
He was born Nov. 30, 1912, in Silva, Mo., son of the late Clardy and Jenny (Ward) League.
He was united in marriage to Maude G. Taylor March 28, 1942, and she preceded him in death April 20, 1997.
Mr. League was a member of the New Prospect Southern Baptist Church of Silva. He was a retired foreman for the Silva Shed of the Florida; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Judy Miller, and four sisters, Carrie Lomax, Lena Kelly, Eula Fox and Allene League.
The funeral was held Oct. 23 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, with Rev. Gary Aubuchon officiating. Jason McMurry delivered the eulogy and music was provided by Glendell Twidwell and Rita Bridges.
Serving as pallbearers were Jason McMurry, Jaron McMurry, Rory Atnip, Terry Atnip, John Fox, Mike League and Craig Shearrer. Burial was in Patterson Cemetery. Graveside military honors were provided by the Honor Guard of Poplar Bluff.
Joy D. Ruble
Joy Dean Ruble, 73, died Jan. 22, 2005, at St. Anthony's Medical Center, St. Louis, Mo.
She was born Aug. 19, 1931, in Charleston, Mo., daughter of the late Paul and Nadine (Walton) Berry.
She was united in marriage to Lowell N. Ruble and to this union one son was born and he preceded her in death.
She is survived by brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nephews, nieces and cousins.
She was a member of Gethesmine Lutheran Church, St. Louis.
The funeral was held Jan. 26, 2005 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, with Rev. Mark McMullin officiating with burial in the Sutton Cemetery, Vulcan, Mo.
Pallbearers were Leland Ruble, Joe Bollinger, Louie Dean, Dale Ruble, Steve Penn, and Gary Lewis.
Betty Jo Hixson
Betty Jo Hixson, 71, died Jan. 29, 2005, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Poplar Bluff, Mo.
She was born July 30, 1933, in Cedar Bay Leeper, Mo., daughter of the late Frank D. and Ida Ethel (Foster ) Mann.
She was united in marriage to James M. Bates June 10, 1954 and he preceded her in death. She married Clyde Hixson May 30, 1982 and he survives, residing in Piedmont.
She is survived by one daughter, Justina 'Tina' M. Allen and her husband Greg of Piedmont, one step-daughter, Sandy Benton of Fenton, four brothers, three sisters, and several grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
The funeral was held Jan. 31 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, with Rev. Gary Haynes officiating with burial in the Clay Cemetery, Piedmont.
Pallbearers were James Jones, Bill Davis, Ralph Lawson, Roy Duboise, Russell Wilson, and Houston Jones.
Eva Jane Wallace
Eva Jane Wallace, 87, died Jan. 27, 2005 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Poplar Bluff, Mo.
She was born Sept. 21, 1917, in Leeper, Mo., daughter of the late William and Eula May (Clyburn) Johnson.
She was united in marriage to Herman O. Wallace Aug. 31, 1933. He preceded her in deth on Sept. 3, 1982.
She is survived by two sons, Steve Wallace and Stan Wallace both of Crestwood, Kent., five daughters, Phyllis Mollet, Jerry Montgomery, Nadine Brown, Karen Eaton all of Piedmont, Gail Brown of Ava, Ill. one sister, Aileen McMullin of Piedmont, 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceeded in death by two brothers, Henry Lee and Edgar Johnson, one granddaughter and one grandson.
She was a member of Shady Nook Missionary Baptist Church and she had worked for Brown Shoe Company of Piedmont as a caser.
The funeral was held Jan. 30, 2005 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont, with Rev. John Radford officiating. Music was by Janeice Montgomery. Burial was in the Alwood Cemetery, Piedmont.
Pallbearers were Eli Twidwell, Andy Horvath, Jim Evans, Jim Gooch, Doug Porkorny, Mike Miller, Ed Knox, and Dennis Barrett.
Sarah A. Deering
Sarah Anne Deering, 64, died Jan. 25, 2005, at her home in Green ville, with her family by her side.
She was born Feb. 11, 1940, in Hot Springs, Ark.
She was a coook for the Green ville School and a member of the Kime General Baptist Church.
She was united in marriage to George Deering Feb. 28, 1959 and he survives.
She is survived by four sons, denny F. Deering, Green ville, Dan e. Deering, Maryville, Tenn., Darren g. Deering, Phoeniz, Ariz,. and Darrell L. Deering, Green ville, and one brother, Harold Robison, Lebanon and a daughter-in-law Sandy Deering, seven grandchildren, Dakota, Colby, Danica, Destin, Travis, Nicholas, Heather, and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Gladys Baker and one brother, Carl Robinson.
The funeral was held Jan. 27, 2005 at Ruegg Funeral Home, Green ville, with Rev. Louie Robinson officiating with burial in the Green ville Cemetery, Green ville.
Pallbearers were her sons, Denny, Dan, Darrell, and Darren Deering, and grandsons, Travis and Nicholas Deering.
Doris M. Tipton
Doris Marian Tipton, 63, died Feb. 6, 2005, in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
She was born Sept. 28, 1941, in Ottawa, Ill., daughter of the late David and Della (Balcom) Brewer.
She was united in marriage to William D. Tipton Dec. 27, 1975, and he preceded her in death April 28, 2000.
Mrs. Tipton graduated from Ottawa High School and received her associate's degree in business at Three Rivers Community College. She worked for dry cleaning stores and for Brown Shoe Company in Piedmont. She was of the Nazarene faith.
She is survived by two sons, Robert (Brenda) Brewer, Ricky Baxter, all of Piedmont; one daughter, Sandra (Mike) Diamond, Piedmont; three brothers, Harold Brewer, Ottawa, Ill., Edward Brewer, Jacksonville, Ill., George Brewer, LaSalle, Ill.; two sisters, Delores Thomas, Phoenix, Ariz., Vivian Henson, Piedmont; three stepchildren, Michael Tipton, Gail Moffett, both of Mendota, Ill., Brenda Kassel, LaSalle, Ill.; five grandchildren; 13 step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; six step-great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held Feb. 9 at Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Piedmont, with Rev. Gary Rhodes officiating.
Pallbearers were Dennis, Brian, Kevin and Richard Henson, Joe Smith and Mike Diamond. Burial was in New Prospect Cemetery, Silva.
Wayne C. Minson
Wayne C. Minson, 75, of Murray, Ky., formerly of Green ville, died Feb. 12, 2005, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Ky.
He was born Feb. 26, 1929, in Coldwater, Mo., son of the late Fred and Elsie (Barker) Minson.
Mr. Minson was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired truck driver from Yellow Freight Company. He was of the Jehovah's Witness faith.
He is survived by four daughters, Nina (Kirk) Bellah, Springtown, Texas; one sister, Nina Dees, Arnold; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter.
The graveside service, officiated by family members, was held Feb. 15 at McKelvey and Huffman Cemetery, Buckhorn.
Arrangements were under the direction of J.H. Churchill Funeral Home, Murray, Ky.
Frances E. Smith
Frances Elnora Smith, 84, died Feb. 12, 2005, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
She was born Sept. 2, 1920, in Missouri, she had been employed by RCA in Maine, and the late John Thomas Mulligan.
She was united in marriage to Jack Allan Lashley June 28, 1969, and he preceded her in death April 17, 2004.
Mrs. Lashley was employed as a certified nursing assistant for Madison Medical Center in Fredericktown. She was president of Southern District Fire Board of Iron County.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by three sons, Jack Lashley Jr., Jared Lashley, both of Des Arc, Brandon Lashley, Patterson; five daughters, Amy Lashley, Tara Lashley, both of Des Arc, Audra Lashley, Tammy Trent, both of Vulcan, Amanda Kelley, Pilot Knob; one brother, Thomas Mulligan; two sisters, Jo Shaw, Green field, Mass., Connie Foss, Houlton, Calif.
Ms. Garren had worked as a certified nursing assistant at Berryville Hospital and Eureka Springs Nursing Home. She had lived with her father, Ted Garren of Piedmont, and attended Trinity United Methodist Church.
In addition to her father, she is survived by her mother and stepfather, Mary and Hubert Burnette, Eureka Springs, Ark.; one brother, Randy Garren, Victorville, Calif.; two aunts, Lois Lemmons, Roberta Givney, both of Woods officiating. Pallbearers were Bobby Goodman, Rusty Myers, Matt Eaton, Linda Hein, Tom Toney and Hubert Burnette.
Arrangements were under the direction of Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel, Piedmont.
Sarah G. Hume
Sarah G. Hume, 87, died Feb. 9, 2005, at Callaway Community Hospital in Fulton, Mo.
She was born Jan. 12, 1918, in Columbia, Mo., daughter of the late D.S. and Elizabeth (Carter) Glenn.
She was united in marriage to James Monroe Hume March 3, 1948, and he preceded her in death in 1982.
Mrs. Hume retired from Fulton State Hospital after 25 years of service. She was a life member of the VFW and was an avid antique collector.
She is survived by one son, Glenn (Kay) Taylor, Katy, Texas; three daughters, Barbara (Ken) Hammon, Fulton, Mary Ann Parr, Branson, Freda (Bill) Hankins, Quincy, Ill.; one brother, John Glenn, Poplar Bluff; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
The funeral was held Feb. 14 at Maupin Funeral Home, Fulton, with Pastor Bruce Williamson officiating.
Burial was in Callaway Memorial Gardens.
