Heidi Jean Vanschuyver, 66, of Patterson, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at her residence. She was born in San Francisco, CA, on July 2, 1957, to parents Robert Donald and Dolores Francis (Hernandez) Kunzman. Heidi was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She was married to Garry W.  Vanschuyver on December 31, 1983, and they were blessed with two beautiful daughters.  Heidi was an accountant for many years at Founders Titles. She was a nurturing homemaker. Even...

Anthony M. Akins, 58, of Mill Spring, MO, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, at his residence. There are no services at this time. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Patricia S. Weiss, 73, of Des Arc, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at her residence. There are no services to announce at this time. Online condolences can be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com

Robert “Leon” Wood, 89, of Greenville, MO, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024, at Bethesda Meadow Nursing Center, Ellisville, MO. He was born in Taskee, MO, September 5, 1934, to parents Clarence Wood and Dessie (Boyer) Wood. Leon was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Leon proudly served in the United States Army. After he was honorably discharged, he returned home and married the love of his life, Shirley Mae Willard on August 20, 1960, and they were...

Marie Christeen “Chris” Nichols, 78, of Farmington, MO formally of Des Arc, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Mercy South, St. Louis, MO. Chris was born March 31, 1946, at St. Louis, MO, to parents Louis and Marie (Portell) Haynes. On June 5, 1961, Chris was united in marriage to Paul E. Nichols and to this union six children were born. Chris lived in Des Arc for many years and was active in the Des Arc First Baptist Church. When she moved to Farmington, she became...

Roy Dwight Bedwell, 37, of Piedmont, MO, passed away, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Piedmont, MO. He was born in Poplar Bluff, MO, January 29, 1987, to parents Roy Devern and Jerri Lynn (Rackley) Bedwell. Dwight was a loving son, brother, nephew, and friend. He had worked for Spears Railroad for several years. He was currently working at Baker’s Products in Ellington, MO as a fabricator and welder. Dwight learned his welding from his dad. He attended Clearwater Schools and later...

Virginia “Jenny” Ann Phelps, 75, of Williamsville, MO, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Southeast Hospital, Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born in Poplar Bluff, MO, December 9, 1948, to parents Erich and Lois Virginia (Bailey) Hemmerlein. Jenny was a loving mother, aunt, and friend. She married James “Jim” Phelps March 21, 1984. She was a Dietary Nutritionist at Lucy Lee Hospital, Poplar Bluff before retiring. Jenny was a devoted and faithful Christian. She was...

Darin William Gentles, 58, of Piedmont, MO, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born in St. Louis, MO, on May 25, 1965, to parents Dalpha William and Hazel (Darden) Gentles. Darin was a loving and caring father, brother, uncle, and friend. He graduated from Clearwater High School. He worked at Brown Shoe company for a few years and was a custodian for many years at Clearwater School District. Darin had a love for vehicles. He usually did not...

Wilma “Ruth” Bradford, 87, of Silva, MO, passed away Friday, April 6, 2024, at Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Home, Fredericktown, MO. She was born in Burbank, MO, January 11, 1937, to parents Lester and Bessie (Stevenson) Jaco. Ruth was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She married Joe Bradford on October 12, 1998. Ruth enjoyed collecting owl figurines, and memorabilias. She was very passionate about landscaping and working in her yard. She was extremely knowledgeable...

Michael “Mike” D. Hamby, 50, of Silva, MO, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born April 26, 1973, in Poplar Bluff, MO, to parents Darrell Hamby and Sharon (Shearrer) Hamby. Mike was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He married Christine “Tina” Matthews, on May 25, 2019. Mike and Tina were very close and were soulmates. He was there for Tina in her toughest days and his void will be terribly missed...