Ronald Yarbro

Ronald Yarbro obituary

Ronald Yarbro

Ronald Yarbro Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shelby Funeral Home - East Prairie on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Ronald Eugene Yarbro, age 66, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at his home in East Prairie, MO.

He was born January 30, 1959, in Charleston, MO, to the late Joe Yarbro and Lucille Gertie Faire Yarbro and retired from Alan Wire in Sikeston, MO, following 20 years of service. He enjoyed attending car shows and loved spending time with his grandchildren, as well as his dog, Snuffy.

Ronald was known for being quite an outspoken man.

On March 17, 2000, in Benton, MO, he married Tammy Sue Smith Yarbro, who survives of the home.

Additional survivors include his sons, Trevor Bowles of East Prairie and Ronnie (Khrystal) Yarbro of Eureka Springs, AR; three daughters, Julie (TJ) Evans of Jackson, MO, Violet Johnson of Poplar Bluff, MO, and Carol (Eli) McCutchen of East Prairie; four brothers, Larry Sipp, Charles Pruitt, Mike Yarbro, and Albert Pruitt; one sister, Connie Pruitt; several grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Shelby Funeral Home of East Prairie is in charge of arrangements.

No public services are scheduled at this time.

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