Wayne Bearden
, Missouri
Gary "Wayne" Bearden 85 of rural Piedmont passed away Thursday August 13 2026 at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff MO. Wayne was born May 22 1941 in Wayne County to the late Alvis and Alice Kelley Bearden. A lifelong resident of Wayne County he was a member of the 1960 graduating class of the newly formed Clearwater R1 High School. Following high school Wayne enlisted in the United States Navy serving as a sonar operator from June 1 1960 to April 22 1964. He was proud to be an original plank owner of the USSHenry B. WilsonDDG7 and earned a Good Conduct Medal along with his honorable discharge. After returning home Wayne briefly worked at the Brown Shoe Company in Piedmont before quickly deciding that line of work wasnt for him. Utilizing the electrical training he received in the Navy he built a long career…
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Lacey Marcum
, Missouri
Lacey Marie JacksonMarcum 37 of Hernando MS passed away Friday August 14 2026 in Memphis TN. She was born in Festus MO July 12 1989 to parents Billy Burbon and Kathy Lynn Montgomery Jackson. Lacey was a loving wife mother daughter sister granddaughter aunt niece and friend whose warmth and laughter touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. She married the love of her life Mickey Marcum July 26 2021. She treasured her role as a homemaker and especially loved caring for Mickey and making their home a place filled with love. Lacey loved to laugh have fun and live life to the fullest. She enjoyed cooking attending auctions and as the fashion gal she was shopping. She loved traveling and making memories on vacations with her trip to Montego Bay Jamaica being among her favorites. Above all else Lacey loved her family with all her heart. Her greatest joy…
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Jackie Wood
, Missouri
Jackie Dean Wood 66 of Poplar Bluff MO passed away Thursday August 13 2026 at Brent B. Tinnin Manor in Ellington MO. He was born in Poplar Bluff MO on May 5 1960 to Hollis William and Donna Marie Hibbs Wood. Jackie was a loving father grandfather brother uncle and friend who will be remembered for his kind heart creativity and love for his family. Jackie worked most of his life as a heavy machine operator. He was a man who enjoyed staying busy and could tinker with just about anything. He had a creative spirit and enjoyed making jewelry dream catchers and many other unique items. Jackie loved fishing and spending time outdoors. He was also an avid reader and enjoyed getting lost in the pages of a good book. Above all Jackie cherished his family and treasured the time he spent with them. In addition to his parents…
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Michael Ruble Sr.
, Missouri
Frederick Michael Mike Ruble 68 of Annapolis MO passed away peacefully at his home on Friday August 7 2026. Mike was born on April 12 1958 in Ironton MO to Robert Vernon and LaRae Russell Ruble. He was a lifelong resident of Iron County and a proud 1976 graduate of South Iron High School. Mikes roots ran deep in the land he called home. He was raised on the same family farm that his grandfather Jesse Russell owned dating back to the 1860s. That farm has become a fivegeneration legacy and Mike was proud to carry on the tradition. Farming was in his heart from an early age. He started by raising pigs as a young man before eventually building his cattle operation. The farm was more than a place to workit was a part of who Mike was and a place where generations of his family made memories. While…
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