Nellie Jane McGowen, 92, of Doniphan, departed this life Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. She was born July 13, 1928 in Shawnee, Okla. to the late William Asa and Lona Evelyn (Terrell) Reeves. Nellie had worked and retired from Sears & Roebuck Department Store. ...

Brenda went to her heavenly home on July 19, 2020 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. after battling COPD for over a decade. Her strength, courage, tenacity and moxie were alive and well until the very end.   At Brenda’s request, no services will be held. Brenda was born Oct. 9, 1946 in Ripley County, to Frank and Florene Sharum. She was raised in Doniphan by her mother, Florene Manley Emmons and stepfather Gilbert Emmons together with their other six children.  ...

Tex Rickard Clyburn died at home in Ellsinore, Mo. on Aug. 4, 2020. Funeral services were held Aug. 8. in the McSpadden Funeral Home Chapel in Ellsinore. Rev. William McDowell officiated. Burial was in the Carson Hill Cemetery. Online condolences: www.mcspaddenfh.com...

Justin Lee Ryan, 41, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of Doni-phan. Justin was born May 10, 1979 to Monica (George) Adkins and the late Jerry Ryan. Justin enjoyed many activities such as hunting, fishing, rock hunting, riding dirt bikes, and spending time with his family and friends. He was once known as the best ATV and motorcycle mechanic in Southeast Missouri...

Betty Fay Murdock, 89-year-old resident of the Ponder Community, departed this life Monday, July 27, 2020. She was born Feb. 8, 1931 in Ponder, to the late Reginald Robert “Boots” and Hope Vivian (Holland) Webb. Betty Fay was a retired teacher touching the lives of many over the years as she shared her love of learning. ...

Karen Renee Fish, 52, of Fairdealing, departed this life Saturday, July 25, 2020 at SSM Health St. Louis Univer-sity Hospital. She was born July 13, 1968 in St. Louis, Mo. to George Holland of Fairdealing and the late Patricia Lois O’Neill. Karen enjoyed her grandchildren, music, and scary movies. She loved being outdoors, swimming, and going to the river...

Marvine Joplin, age 94, departed this life on July 26, 2020. Mrs. Joplin was born in Doniphan on April 5, 1926 to the late Ethel (Smithson) and Marvin Guilliams. Her father, Marvin Guilliams, was a teacher, and she attended her first two years in the rural schools where he taught. She entered third grade at the Doniphan School and graduated from Doniphan High School with the class of 1943...

Nancy Helen Robinson passed away at home in Philadelphia, Miss. on the morning of July 3, 2020 at the age of 85. Nancy was an avid reader and was creative in nature. She worked many years as a hairdresser and floral designer. She loved to spoil her grandchildren and great-grandchildren...

Dawn Arden Harring, 75-year-old resident of Poynor, departed this life Thursday, July 16, 2020. She was born June 12, 1945 in Waukegan, Ill. to the late Harold and Juanita (Peas) Dixon. Dawn was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and canning the rewards of her labor for the family to enjoy year-round. She liked to go fishing and deer hunting and squirrel hunting. She also loved to travel...

Aaron Howard, 73-year-old resident of Gatewood, was carried home by God’s angels Sunday, July 5, 2020. He was born Oct. 6, 1946 in Ripley County to the late Floyd and Nola (Patterson) Howard. Aaron was employed and retired from a maintenance position with MODOT. ...