All Obituaries

Darla Starling, 70, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on February 16, 2020 at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Darla was born on August 25, 1949 to the late Ancel and Ruth (Hendrix) Hendrickson in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  She married Raymond Starling on July 15, 1972 Darla had a special love for family gatherings, gardening, flowers and animals, especially cats. Darla is survived by her husband, Raymond Starling, son, David Starling and wife Brittney; granddaughter, Amber Lawrence...

Mildred Sinks, 91, of Poplar Bluff passed away Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.  She was born Oct. 27, 1928 in Lafe, Ark, to the late Marion and Agatha Sinks. She retired as a line worker at General Motors.  She was a member of Second Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff.  Survivors are a niece, Wilma Jean Wilson and cousins.   She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and four sisters.   There will be a...

Marguerite Adamson, 93, of Poplar Bluff passed away February 10, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center after a long illness of Alzheimer's. Marguerite, known to all as Margie, was born July 28, 1926 in Tuckerman, AR to the late Samuel and Helen (Reid) Tinsley.  She was a schoolteacher in her early years then became a full time mother and homemaker.  She married Aubrey Herbert Adamson in 1946 and they raised one son and two daughters. Surviving are her son, Samuel...

Peter Ray Bennett, 51 of Neelyville passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.  Mr. Bennett was born December 17, 1968 in Los Angeles, CA to Levi Bennett and Paula VanHoff. Peter was a sign mechanic and installer.  He enjoyed tinkering and building things. He leaves behind his brothers; Nick Nesbitt (Donna), Charles Spencer (Heather), sister; Anna Vaughn (William), 9 nieces and nephews and 15 great nieces and nephews. Mr. Bennett was preceded...

Joyce Elaine (Nuckles) Teasley, 70 of Poplar Bluff, left to see Jesus today, February 8, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Joyce was born August 12, 1949 to the late John and Phyllis Nuckles in St. Charles, IL.  She was raised in Batavia, and graduated from Geneva High School. She was a cosmetologist for many years at JT's Mane Event  as well as received an Associate's Degree in Business Management at Three Rivers College in 2017. ...

Nora Matilda (Covey) Hill, born in Leachville, AR November 21, 1920 to Rome Ben and Mary Matilda (Stephens) Covey.  She passed away February 2, 2020 at Westwood Hills Nursing Facility.   She married Eugene Brandon Hill on September 17, 1938 in Cardwell, AR.  She loved quilting, playing bingo and visiting with family and friends.   She leaves behind four children, Eugene (Sonny) B. Hill Jr. of Poplar Bluff, Jerry(Lynn) Hill (Pam) of LaSalle, CO, Sharon Pavelka...

Linda La'Shell White, 34 passed away at her home February 1, 2020 in Poplar Bluff, Mo.    Ms. White was born November 16, 1985 to Johnny and Linda (Yarbro) White, in Dyersburg, TN.    La'Shell enjoyed cooking, cleaning, dancing and traveling.   She is survived by her parents, children; Jamarquay, Aricka, La'Sean, Linda Angeliah, and Tywuan Bobo White; sisters, Reca Nicole Brown,Lacomma Simmons, Darnita Gorman; brothers, Franklin Gaylor, Robert...

Robert Eugene Burkhart, 69, of Grandin, MO passed away on January 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and children. Robert was born on November 22, 1950 to the late Edgar and Edna (Williams) Burkhart in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  On September 18, 1971 he married the love of his life, Carolyn Sue Ketchum in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Burkhart enjoyed traveling to the mountains, spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, motorcycle rides and just being surrounded by God's...

Richard Boyet, 73, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on January 22, 2020 at his home in Poplar Bluff. Richard was born on March 4, 1946 to Louise Jr. and Lois (Poole) Boyet in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  He married Lois (Cooley) Boyet on September 29, 1989. Richard attended Heartland Christian Family Fellowship.  He served four years in the United States Navy during Vietnam, on the USS Newport News CA 148.   Mr. Boyet was a member of the NRA, TPA, local Am vets and American...

Ronald Dean Kerr passed away January 20, 2020 at his home in Poplar Bluff.   There are no services planned at this time.