All Obituaries

Rickey Dobbs, 62 passed away July 20, 2019 at his home.   Arrangements pending

Lillie Mae Edgar "Midge", 81, of Poplar Bluff passed away on July 16, 2019 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff. Midge was born on December 24, 1937 to Thomas and Nora (Henderson) Tipton in Parma, MO  She was married to Lester Cooley until he preceded her in death in 1972.  Later she married James Edgar and he preceded her in 2008. Midge enjoyed sewing, fishing, hunting and bowling.  She was a member of the Palace of Praise in Poplar Bluff. She is survived by sister Gwen...

Debbie  Blackmon, 50, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on July 13, 2019 at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Debbie was born on September 30, 1968 to Robert Warren and Evelyn Lois Johnson in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.   Debbie enjoyed collecting angels, going out to dinner every Thursday with her friends, being with her kids and grand kids, and watching horror movies.  Debbie was the biggest fan of her family members softball games.  Debbie was known for loving to cook...

Lawrence E. Hillis, 66, of Poplar Bluff departed this life on July 9, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Lawrence was born on November 30, 1952 to the late Cecil and W. Geneva (Chatman) Hillis in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  He was united in marriage to Janet (Stratton) Hillis on July 4,1970.  Lawrence was a devout man of God and ministered God's word for many years.  He was a loving and devoted family man deeply admired by his loved ones.  Lawrence is survived by...

Bobby Joe Stain Jr., 47, of Poplar Bluff, MO went home to be with the Lord on July 02, 2019 at St. Louis, Missouri. Bobby was born on March 29, 1972 to Bobby and Alice Stain (Landeros) in Kansas City, Missouri.  He married Loretta (Higgins) Stain on November 4, 2017. Bobby was a bus driver for Poplar Bluff Schools.  He never met a stranger and would always go the extra mile to help anyone in need.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  He loved to spoil...

Essie B. Dudley, 69, of Poplar Bluff, MO departed this life on June 19, 2019 at her home.  She was born on October 18, 1949 in Charleston, MO to Eddie Andrew Ellis, Sr. and Arie Lee Ellis. She is survived by two siblings, Eddie S. Ellis Jr. and Pauline Hardin, seven children, sons-Kevin Ellis and James Dudley Jr., daughters-Arie Anderson, Rose Marie Johnson, Norma Jean Dudley, Katina Dudley and Rhonda Dudley, 26 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and a host of cousins, nephews and...

Richard Lee Burch Sr., 77, of Doniphan, MO passed away on June 15, 2019 at his home in Doniphan, Missouri. Richard was born on March 17, 1942  in St. Louis City, Missouri.  He married Laveta Allene (Richardson) on March 14, 1964, in St. Louis. Richard was a charter member of Friendly Baptist Church in Oxly, MO and a member of Bluff City Eagles # 3730.  He enjoyed bowling, fishing, crafts and Bingo. Richard is survived by spouse, Laveta Allene Burch; daughter, Theresa Ann...

Donald Raymond Batson Sr., 62, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on June 12, 2019 at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Donald was born on December 26, 1956 to Shelby and Katherine (Goodrum) Batson in Newport, Rhode Island.  He married Lanora Faye Batson on September 20, 1975, in Poplar Bluff. Donald is survived by spouse, Lanora Faye Batson, son, Donald Raymond Batson Jr.(Sabrina), daughter, Jennifer Batson, sister, Karen Fox, brother, Jimmy Batson, grandson, Brody Ray Batson, and...

Louise  Gray, 89, of Poplar Bluff, MO went to her heavenly home on June 04, 2019 at her home in Poplar Bluff.  Louise was born on August 28, 1929 to Jake and Florence Ferguson in Blodgett, Missouri.  She was united in marriage to the father of her 3 sons, Willard Boyer, on December 21, 1945.  He preceded her in death Nov. 4, 1996.  She was then later married to Ken Gray March 18, 1997.  He preceded her in death Aug. 22, 2012  Louise enjoyed babysitting,...

Billy James Goodman, 84, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on June 01, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Billy was born on January 19, 1935 to Marvin and Gennie Craig in Camden, Tennessee.  He married Gladys Jean (Shields) on May 13, 1965 in Broseley. Billy enjoyed fishing and going to the coffee shop and auctions.  He served in the United States Army.   Billy is survived by spouse, Gladys Jean Goodman son, Michael Goodman and daughter,...