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Myra Spencer (3/12/24)Dec. 31, 1944 ~ March 9, 2024 Myra Lou Spencer, 79, of Doniphan, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Medical Center. Myra was born Dec. 31, 1944, in Randolph County, Ark. to James Perry O’Dell and Lela Henderson O’Dell. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Perry and Lela O’Dell and brother, Thomas Verlan O’Dell. ...
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Carl Tillman Swafford (3/6/24)Carl Tillman Swafford, 73 of Fairdealing, passed away Feb. 29, 2024 in the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born Dec. 26, 1950, at Flatwoods, Mo. to the late George Leonard Swafford and Mary Luciele Gunter Swafford. On April 25, 1970, at Oxly, he was married to Janath Kay Cox. She survives...
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John Austin (2/28/24)John W. Austin III, 80, of Corning, Ark. passed away Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, at Corning Therapy and Living Center. Mr. Austin was born Jan. 29, 1944, in Jonesboro, Ark. He retired from Corning Implement-John Deere dealership after 48 years. He was an avid reader of mysteries and history. John loved spending time with his family. He was a member and deacon of Grace Missionary Baptist Church in Corning...
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James “Jim” Draper (2/28/24)James “Jim” Draper, Jr., 41, of Doniphan, departed this life Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He was born Dec. 27, 1982, in Granite City, Ill., to James Robert Draper, Sr. and Karen (Abbott) Draper. James had been employed at Vitronic. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed fishing and bow hunting. James also liked to spend time playing with his dog and pal, Rocco...
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Gary Garrett (2/28/24)Gary Darnell Garrett went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Feb. 19, 2024, at the age of 80. Gary was born on July 20, 1943, in Ridgely, Tenn. Raised in Chicago, Ill., Gary’s family relocated to Doniphan when he was a sophomore in high school...
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Elsie Lorine Hughes (2/20/24)Elsie Lorine Hughes, 89, of Doniphan, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 at her home in the Current View community. She was born May 24, 1934 in Parma, Mo., to the late Franklin Hughey and Etta Hon Davis. She was a retired waitress and a member of Shepherd’s Fold Church...
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Fred Thomas Colley II (2/20/24)Fred Thomas Colley, II, 78-year-old resident of Doniphan, departed this life Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Poplar Bluff. He was born Oct. 25, 1945, in Orange County, Calif., to Fred Thomas Colley, Sr. and Reva (Bridges) Colley. Fred’s number one passion in life was his family and spending time with them. In his early years he enjoyed drag racing on the weekends. Later he accomplished his dream of owning a restaurant when he and his family opened Colley’s Café, which was a staple in Doniphan for many years. He also enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and reading. He had attended the Church of Christ.. ...
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Autumn Dawn Benson (2/20/24)Autumn Dawn Benson, 48 of Gatewood, passed from this life on Sunday Feb. 11, 2024 at her residence. She was born on Jan. 9, 1976 in Kennett, Mo. to Kenneth E. and Rita Jean Scott Lawrence. Autumn was strong-willed and never gave up. She always put her family first and even through tough times never lost her faith...
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James Robert McDowell (2/20/24)James Robert McDowell was born the son of Raymond McDowell and Lois Genevieve “Jennie” McDonald on January 6, 1941, in Kelly Hollow, Carter County, Missouri. He departed this life on Feb. 14, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at his home in Calm, Mo., at the age of 83...