All Obituaries

Venita Monehan, 85, passed away on December 03, 2023, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  She leaves behind family and friends grieving over their loss but rejoicing that she is now with her Heavenly Father for all eternity.   Venita was born in Broseley, Missouri, on May 10, 1938, to Carl and Maudie Mohr.  She was one of six children and grew up and attended school in Broseley.  She married the love of her life, William Leon Monehan, in Hernando, Mississippi in...

Richard Eddie Oakes, 74, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on December 01, 2023, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Richard was born on August 12, 1949, to Richard and Ettie (Woods) Dill in Missouri.  He married Peggy Oakes on December 2, 1978.  She preceded him in death on November 14,2022. Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing and collecting different items.  Richard retired from Poplar Bluff City after 20 plus years.   Richard is survived by sons, Michael Oakes,...

Larry Oxley, 72, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on December 01, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Larry was born on August 7, 1951, to Norman and Dessie (Sweeney) Oxley in Campbell, Missouri.  He married Glenda Ellen Oxley on February 10,1990.  She survives. Larry enjoyed playing with his granddaughters and traveling. He was a veteran of the United States Army, where he was a Vietnam War Veteran.  Larry is survived by wife, Ellen Oxley,...

Maudie Lorene Davis passed away peacefully in her sleep, November 29, 2023. She was 94 years old. She was born October 4, 1927, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the youngest of five, 3 sisters and 1 brother. She was a seamstress and homemaker for her husband and 2 daughters. She cared for her family tirelessly, always putting the needs of others before her own. In her younger life she was a hard worker, whether it was picking cotton or helping to start the Apostolic Pentecostal Church of Cahokia,...

Sheryl Hawkins, 62, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on November 28, 2023 at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Sheryl was born on March 2, 1961 to Phillip and Velva Hawkins in St. Louis, Missouri.   Sheryl liked to sew and do embroidering, loved her pup and family. Sheryl is survived by Ashley Elliott (Lewis), Shannon Hawkins, Thomas Hawkins, Eric Hawkins, Kari Guccione, with 16 nieces and nephews. Sheryl was preceded in death by her father Phillip Hawkins, mother Velva Hawkins,...

Brenda Sue Sisk, 70 of Poplar Bluff, Missouri went to be with Jesus on November 11, 2023.  She suffered a long battle with scleroderma, and is now freed from this disease. Brenda was born to William and Edith Waller on September 11, 1953.  She gave her life to Jesus at the age of 10, and has been a life-long, dedicated member of Cornerstone Tabernacle in Poplar Bluff.  For 50 years she was a beloved Sunday school teacher in the toddler class.  Over the years, she taught...

Karen Ruth Stout, 64, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on November 03, 2023 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Karen was born on November 21, 1958 to Albert and Ruth (Stage) Andrews.  Karen enjoyed being with her grandchildren.   Karen is survived by daughter, Amber Strader (Jason)daughter, Dawn Andrews, grandson, Blace Strader, granddaughter, Mila Andrews. Karen was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Darrell Stout. There are no...

Glenda Mae Miller, 90, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on November 02, 2023, at The Manor in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Glenda was born on May 30, 1933, to Robert and Nora Jane (Kirby) Tweedy in Arkansas.  She married Billy Mae Miller on Nov. 6, 1953, in Dupo, IL. Glenda loved her family.  She was a member of Palace of Praise Church, where she taught Sunday School.  Glenda was also an avid bowler.   Glenda is survived by children; Keith Miller, Kevin Miller and Kent...

John Anthony Small, 95, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on October 26, 2023, at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. John was born on October 7, 1928. John was of the Catholic faith, he retired from the United State Army and then later retired from the government.   John is survived by sister-in-law, Patricia (Jack) Owens, stepdaughter, Katherine Bennett, and granddaughter, Katelynne Nagel. There will be an inurnment at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...

Ronald Ardell Pullum, 74, of Wappapello, MO passed away on October 26, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Ronald was born on July 10, 1949, to Orla and Juryline Elizabeth (Hoxworth) Pullum in St. Louis, Missouri.  He married Sandra (Pierce) on September 16, 2016.  She survives. Ronald served in the United States Navy and was an avid hunter and fisherman.  Ronald is survived by spouse, Sandra Pullum, daughter, Holly Meyer and husband...