All Obituaries

Jeanetta Ann Robinson was born November 27, 1948, in Poplar Bluff Missouri to the late George Gipson (GW) and Lorene Gipson (Norman) Jeanetta went to school in Poplar Bluff and attended church at Central Baptist. She started working at Veterans Hospital in 1973 and she retired 50 years later. She enjoyed her time there and the people she worked with and thought of her as extended family. Jeanetta loved cooking, eating her favorite food (Chinese), shopping, travel, going to social events,...

Thomas Eugene Mace, 69, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on May 31, 2023, at Black River Medical center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Thomas was born on July 14, 1953, to Thomas and Oda (Bracy) Mace in Lilbourn, Missouri.  He married Deborah Jean Mace, she survives.  Thomas enjoyed singing.  He would sing at events and clubs after work.  He was retired from Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, after 43 years of service.  He then volunteered for two years. ...

Christopher Brian Swain, 50, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on May 30, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Chris was born on September 21, 1972, to George and Janet (Hayse) Swain in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.   Chris worked as a mechanic for many years until his health got bad. Chris is survived by his mother and stepfather, Janet and Gary Ruprecht, son, Cody Swain and wife Ashley, daughter, Madelynn Swain and a grandson Westin Swain, 2...

Frances E. (Cross) Winters, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away May 29, 2023, at her home. She was born May 7, 1935, to Grover and Mae (Robinson) Cross. She was joined in marriage to Marion L. Winters on March 3, 1962. Frances was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Diana Sherrill (Kenny) of Rolla, and Janice Winters of Poplar Bluff; one son, Roger Winters (Amy); six grandchildren, Matthew Sherrill (Amanda), Grace Sherrill (Dustin), Ben...

Barbara Janet Franklin, 78, of Cape Girardeau, MO passed away on May 23, 2023, at St Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Barbara was born on July 29, 1944, to Willna and Virgie M Morrison (Green) in Poplar Bluff, MO, Missouri. Barbara has many special memories. She wrote a short story for Tennessee Ernie Ford, which was published, and wrote poems some of which were published. She was in several beauty pageants for many years and was also Miss Poplar Bluff. She loved pets. She was...

James Strickland, 75, of Fairdealing, MO passed away at his home in Fairdealing, on May 11, 2023, with his wife by his side.   There will be a memorial visitation Monday, May 15th, from 6-8PM at Grace Christian Fellowship Church on Warrior Lane in Poplar Bluff.   A memorial service will begin at 11:30 AM Tuesday, May 16th at the church with Rev. Brian Sharp officiating.  

Joyce Arlene Darnell the daughter of Grace and Raymond Hellums was born in Butler County on May 29, 1940.  She departed this life at home with her family at her side at the age of 82 on May 7, 2023 September 1, 1956, she married Willie Darnell the love of her life who survives.  To this union three children were born.  Joyce was a member of Kerns Chapel Church in Stringtown and was the secretary and Sunday school teacher for many years.  She worked for Bob Sutton Realty...

Charles Willard Willis, 77, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on April 27, 2023, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Charles was born on October 2, 1945, to the late Gerald and Emma Marie (Robinson) Willis in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  He married “Polly” Ann (Russom) Willis on 10/2/1970.   Charles worked for city light and water for 33 years.  He was also a  6 year Army veteran. Charles enjoyed fishing, hunting, Cardinal baseball and his grandkids. Charles...

Joshua Miller, 42, of Broseley, MO passed away on April 26, 2023, at his home in Broseley, Missouri. Josh was born on August 2, 1980, to Jerry and Patsy (Miller) Ezell in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.   Josh enjoyed shooting pool with friends and family, playing Bingo, arrowhead and rock hunting, riding motorcycles and fishing.   Joshua is survived by children Triston Miller (Kylly Jay), Breanna Miller, Savanah Hillis, Mother, Patsy Ezell, sisters, Sherry Hamelback, Robin...

Nelma Jaunita Bradshaw, 72, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on April 26, 2023 at Cedar Gate Nursing Facility in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Nelma was born on September 22, 1950 to Virgil and Olean (Lawhon) McCall in Gobler, Missouri. Nelma Loved to do her puzzles, She enjoyed crochet and any kind of crafts, and she especially loved her cat Bennie. Nelma is survived by sister, Carolyn and (Greg) Aldridge sister, Stella Sullivan. Along with several nieces and nephews. Nelma was preceded in death...