All Obituaries

Verna June Meador, 67, of Poplar Bluff passed away Thursday May 6, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. A lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff, she was born April 11, 1954.  Verna knew many people who all enjoyed her company.  She loved spending time outdoors, fishing, cookouts and family gatherings.  Being with those he loved, especially her five grandchildren.   She was a member of the Bible Baptist Church.  Easter was her favorite...

Hershel Leon Thornton, 88, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on May 04, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Hershel was born on September 11, 1932 to Willard and Irene (Butler) Thornton in McCrory, Arkansas.  He married the love of his life, Mary Catherine (Robertson) on June 1, 1955 Hershel retired from M&A Electric Power Co-op.  His career started as a lineman and ended with being line superintendent.  He was in the United States Navy...

Teresa Mae Wagner, 53 of Poplar Bluff died Sunday May 2, 2021 at her residence.  Teresa was born April 27, 1969 in Poplar Bluff to Larry Montgomery and Mary (Roach) Roberts.  She was a homemaker, collected Elvis items and loved her dogs.  Surviving are mother; Mary Roberts, daughter; Kaitlin Wagner, brother; Daniel Montgomery, niece; Madyson Montgomery, nephew; Joshua Montgomery, close friends; Jason Summers and Diane Pruett. Preceding her in death are her father; Larry...

Gary Lynn Whitmer Sr. 76, of Poplar Bluff met his heavenly father and other family members today just after midnight at Memorial Hospital in Bellville, IL  He had been in hospitals and nursing homes since December.   Gary was born January 21, 1945 to the late Charles and Agnes (Sullivan) Whitmer.   Gary was retired from the job he loved at McDonald's south in Poplar Bluff.   He was a member of Memorial Baptist Church and was a deacon at Stringtown...

James (Jim) Alan Ryan, 74 of Poplar Bluff passed away April 25, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.   Jim was born January 25, 1947 in Tuscaloosa, AL.  He was raised by his mother, Betty (Bollinger) Padgett and Edward Padgett. Although Ed was his step- father, Jim considered himself Ed's son and was proud to call him Dad.  Jim was a 1965 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School.  He worked at the Florsheim Shoe Co and later worked in maintenance...

Jayley "Paula"  Paulette Schoch, 53, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on April 12, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Paula was born on September 17, 1967 to the late Vardray and Ruby (Jurls) Phelps in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  She was married to David Ray Schoch.  He preceded her in death.  Paula lived for time with her family, most especially her granddaughter.  She liked the color purple as well.  Paula is survived by...

William E. Vinson 94, of Poplar Bluff died April 10, 2021 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff  He was born September 28, 1926 in Qulin, Mo. A graveside service will be held April 15, 2021 at 2 PM at Qulin Cemetery.  Pastor Bud and Bonnie Goins officiating.  

On Friday, April 9, 2021 Elizabeth Pauline Martin (Barnett) loving mother and grandmother was welcomed through the gates of heaven at the age of seventy-five years.   Elizabeth was born December 12, 1945 in Poplar Bluff, MO to the late Alta Irene and Andrew Jackson Barnett. Elizabeth had a passion for quilting and sewing and she loved to bake goodies.  She was a devoted Christian and belonged to the Poplar Bluff Full Gospel Fellowship.  She loved her church family as...

Bobby Williams, 82, of Poplar Bluff passed away April 8, 2021 at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff. He was born April 24, 1938 in Pocahontas, AR to the late Joe and Beulah Williams.  He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lillian Williams.  Also surviving is a brother:  Buddy Williams, sister: Linda Steffam (Bob), one sister-in-law:  Brenda Davidson (Hughy), several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.   Bobby was preceded in death by two children:...

Rosalie Hopkins Jones completed her journey here on April 3, 2021. Mrs. Jones was born February 28, 1935 in Ripley County, Doniphan, Missouri. She was the daughter of James Loyd Hopkins and Hilda Ernst Hopkins.  Mrs. Jones was a member of the First Church of God in Poplar Bluff, Missouri where she served as a teacher and in several other capacities. She was a retired elementary and reading teacher, with all of her teaching spent in the Twin Rivers District, specifically in Qulin...