Ponder Funeral Home

02/12/2026

Charles Ruedrich

02/12/2026

Blanche Kelso, age 95, passed away February 8, 2026 at Meadow Brook Nursing Center in Bolingbrook, IL. She was born January 5, 1931 in Haggarville, AR, daughter of the late Luther Thronebury and Ella Young-Thronebury. Blanche had worked as a bookkeeper for many places before retiring. On June 5, 194...

02/12/2026

Charles Edward Ruedrich, age 80, passed away February 8, 2026 at his home in Sikeston, MO. He was born December 22, 1945 in Hayti, MO, son of the late Artie Heath and Hubert Carl Ruedrich. Charles owned a successful Charles TV VCR Shop for 30 years and retired in 2002.

02/09/2026

William Daniel Jackson, age 35, died January 24, 2026 at his home in Matthews, MO. He was born April 10, 1990 in Sikeston, MO, son of Joe Jackson of Matthews, MO and the late Pamela Parsons-Jackson. William had worked as a Landscaper for Four Seasons. He was a great guitar

02/09/2026

Harold Wayne Mueller, age 86, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, in Warrensburg, Missouri. He was born on March 24, 1939, in Aullville, Missouri, to the late Charlie Abraham Mueller and Viola Lemler Mueller. Harold proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserves for six years....

02/08/2026

Charles Ed Sherrod, has left this earthly world on February 7, 2026, at his home in Sikeston, MO, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 22, 1953 in Sikeston, MO to the late JD and Virginia Eaton Sherrod. Charles was one of a kind. He was loving, funny,

01/20/2026

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Steven Bruce Jones, Sr., age 81, passed away January 18, 2026 at his home in Sikeston, Mo. He was born November 16, 1944 in St. Louis, MO, son of the Truman Jones and Adelle Curd-Jones. Steven had worked as a truck driver for Eubanks before retiring. He loved drag racing,

01/17/2026

Patricia Ann Patti Perry, age 81, passed away January 8, 2026 at the New Madrid Living Center in New Madrid, MO. She was born July 2, 1944 in Granite City, IL, daughter of the late Neal McGehee and Nadine Goza-McGehee. She worked as a Medical Technician at many nursing homes

01/17/2026

Vicki Sander Garner passed away on January 14, 2026, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri, after bravely enduring a lifelong battle with multiple sclerosis. She was born on March 25, 1959, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Vicki graduated from Southeast Missouri State University, earnin...

01/09/2026

We want to thank everyone who serves in law enforcement across the United States. Many may not realize that law enforcement is made up of far more than just police officers. It includes police, sheriffs, coroners, conservation agents, court investigators, park rangers, federal agents, baliffs, prosecutors, and judges.

These men and women have sworn to uphold the laws of our great nation. They serve with honor, courage, and dedication—often at great personal sacrifice. We are grateful for their commitment to justice, order, and the freedoms we enjoy every day.

Thank you to all the men and women of law enforcement who proudly serve and protect this country. 🇺🇸

01/09/2026

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01/09/2026

Treyvon Latrelle Smith Sr. was born on September 6, 1993 in Kennett MO to parents Trisha T. Polk and Devon M. Smith Treyvon accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and was baptized at Good Hope Missionary Baptist church in Marston MO. In his early years, Treyvon regularly attended Friendship