All Obituaries

Angela Derby 48, of Poplar Bluff, died July 18, 2021 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born on Jan.25, 1973 in Joliet Illinois To Sheral and Patricia Bailey.  On May 27, 1994 she was united in marriage to Michael Derby in Godley Illinois, he survives. She was a member of American Legion Auxilliary 273, Florida. She enjoyed camping, her grandkids, music and Bingo. Surviving is her mother. Patricia Bailey, her husband. Michael and children, Alexis and Madison Derby; her...

Leroy Dewayne Morse, joined our Lord and Savior on July 14, 2021 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 73, surrounded loved ones. Dewayne was born February 6, 1948 to Paul and Evelyn Morse. Dewayne was a combat veteran that honorably served our country on multiple tours of duty during the Vietnam War as a long-Range Reconnaissance Specialist. After six years of service to our nation and attaining the rank of SGT, he returned home to Poplar Bluff, where he married the love of his life,...

Richard Deon Price, 46, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday July 10, 2021 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  Mr. Price was born January 20, 1975, Poplar Bluff, Missouri to James L. and Georgia M. Price.  Richard enjoyed spending time with family and friends.   Richard is survived by one daughter, Jada Price, one son, Micah Inscoe; two sisters, Angel Bryant (Patrick) and Heather Price; seven brothers, James L. Price Jr. , Vincent Kincade, Darryl Price...

Travis Lee McCoin 38, passed away Wednesday July 7, 2021. Travis was born April 12, 1983, to Daniel McCoin and Patricia Burkett Worley in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.   Travis was of the Baptist faith.  He was a member of Calvary Community Church.  Hen enjoyed the outdoors and fishing.  Travis will be sadly missed by his family and friends.  Everyone who knew Travis knew he had a big heart.  He will be in our hearts forever.  He loved to play with his...

Bo Spencer Boswell 43, of Wapappello died July 3, 2021 in Poplar Bluff. Bo was born on Sept. 10, 1977 in Paragould Arkansas. On November 18, 2006 he was united in marriage to Jennifer Boswell she survives. also surviving are his parents; Paul Tarpley Jr.and PattyTarpley. He loved taking his children to parks, swimming, camping and loved to cook and BBQ. He was a people person always loved being around people. Along with his wife and parents he is survived by his children; Carissa,...

Michael Eugene Jones Sr 59,  passed away, after a lengthy illness, Monday  June 21 , 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Michael was born on July 10,1961 in St. Louis, Mo. to Clarence Buril and Charolette Marie Jones. Michael was a devout, Godly christian man who made Jesus his Lord and Savior in 2007, was baptized and was a member of The Little Brown General Baptist Church for 14 years. He was a good father, loved his family, church family and  closest friends,...

Barbara Pauline Braden 70, of Poplar Bluff Mo. went home to be with her Lord on Friday June 18th 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Braden was born on June 1st, 1951 in Poplar Bluff to Willie and Madine Dorris. Mrs. Braden was definitely someone you would never forget once she came into your life. Her greatest joy was her family and her precious grandchildren especially Catherine and Lance Braden (they were her world). She also loved camping, outdoors and lord knows collecting...

Jessie Gail Edwards 69, of Poplar Bluff passed away June 18, 2021 at her home following a courageous fight against ALS and Pancreatic cancer. She is in Heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Gail was born on April 5, 1952 to the late Rev. Morris O and Ethel Mae Stephens in Enterprize Miss. Gail is survived by her husband David Edwards of the home, 4 children: Mike and  Lisa Seely of Dallas Texas, Jessica Edwards and partner Darren Murray of Doniphan  Wesley and Chelesa...

Bobbie Jane Ward 46, of Poplar Bluff died June 19, 2021 at her residence in Poplar Bluff. She was born on Feb.26, 1975 in Sikeston, MO to the late Leo and Betty McCormick. On March 25, 2012 she was united in marriage to Arthur L Ward Jr. in  Poplar Bluff, he survives. Bobbie loved to do custom framing, crafting, reading. Along with her husband she is survived by her children: Leo McCormick Zach Weed, step-children: Michael Ward, Kara Ward, Jessica Ward. grandchildren; Addyson Weed,...

William Ellis Kirk 86, of Wappapello died June 15, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born June 12, 1935 in Guy Arkansas to the late Mark and Dulsa Von (Battles) Kirk. On Nov. 6, 1954 he was united in marriage to Marjorie Cawood in Blue Springs Ne. She preceded him in death. He was of the Baptist Faith, served in the National Guard loved hunting, fishing, shooting matches and spending time with family. Mr. Kirk is survived by his children; Dollie Markham, Brenda Dortch...