All Obituaries

Deborah Marie (Simpson) Crawford, 67, of Poplar Bluff went to be with her heavenly Father on November 30, 2020 at St. Marys Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Debbie was born on March 4, 1953 to the late Billy and Mary (Cofer) Simpson in St. Louis, Missouri.  She married Louis Clarence Crawford on June 8, 1971, in Poplar Bluff.  They enjoyed 49 years of marriage.  He survives. Debbie and Louis moved around as Louis went in the Army and was stationed at Seattle, WA.  After...

Raymond David Starling, 72, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on November 28, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas Raymond was born on October 10, 1948 to the late Luther and Maggie (Lairson)Starling in Delaplaine, Arkansas.  He married Darla Starling on July 15, 1972.  She preceded him in death February 16, 2020. Raymond enjoyed fishing in his younger years.  Raymond is survived by son, David Starling (Brittney); granddaughter Amber Lawrence (Austin);...

Charles Eugene Johnson, 57, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on November 25, 2020 at his home. Charles was born on July 16, 1963 to the late Henry and Lois (Bilbrey) Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri.  He married Patricia (Dixon) Johnson on October 17, 1983.  She preceded him in death December 4, 2013. Charles enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, hunting and fishing.  Charles is survived by daughter, Kimberly Hobbs (John) grandchildren, Kylie and...

Louise Pinkerton 96, of Poplar Bluff passed away Nov. 23, 2020 at The Cedargate Nursing Facility in Poplar Bluff. Louise was born May 14, 1924 to the late Frank and Cecil (Tinker) Anthony. She was married to Charles Pinkerton Sr. who preceded her in death. She worked for the Division of Family Services as a case worker. She is survived by son, Ronald Pinkerton (Donna); daughter Barbara Childress; grandchildren: John Carrol Pinkerton (Diane); Larry Childress, Jr. (Kelly); Melissa...

Becky Lynn Hager, 63, of Van Buren, MO passed away on November 18, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Becky was born on October 21, 1957 to the late Cletis and Betty (Riemenschneider) Hawkins in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  She married Steve Hager on June 24, 1976.  He survives. Becky's  main goal and enjoyment was taking care of her family, she enjoyed floating current river with her family and enjoyed playing and watching sports. ...

Ronda Venable 65, of Poplar Bluff died Monday Nov. 16, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born Feb. 11, 1955 to the late Rev. W E Carpenter and Anna (Rowland) Carpenter.   Ronda was married to Leroy Venable in Poplar Bluff.  He survives.  She was a member of the Cross Street Pentecostal Church in Poplar Bluff.   She worked as a certified nurses aide, loved playing the piano and singing.   Surviving are her husband, Leroy;...

Thelma Fay Ward, 81, of Poplar Bluff passed away on November 15, 2020 at Hunter Acres in Sikeston. Thelma was born on August 9, 1939 to the late Everet and Nellie (Lipps) Green in Weldon, Arkansas.  She married Wesley Eugene Ward on January 23, 1960, in Poplar Bluff. Thelma was a member of First Church of God, was a waitress at Scott's Cafe for 17 years, but she mostly enjoyed being a housewife. Thelma is survived by her husband, Wesley Eugene Ward, children; Lynn Ward (Billie)of...

Jamie O' Whittom, 68, of Poplar Bluff passed away November 13, 2020  in Poplar Bluff.  Jameie was born April 16, 1952 in Streator, IL to the late Claudia and Wanda Whittom.   Jamie had a Masters degree in business and a Bachelors degree in Phyicology Prelaw Enforcement.  He had served as a Texas Ranger.  He was a 32nd degree Mason and attended Agee Fellowship Church.  He is survived by one daughter, one son, one grandchild and two sisters. There...

Hariett Marie Richmond, 85, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on November 12, 2020 at Westwood Hills Healthcare in Poplar Bluff. Marie was born on January 24, 1935 to the late Floyd Carpenter and Nora Laveta (Hamm)  in Detroit, MI.  She was married to John Wesley Roberts June 30, 1952.  She later married Norman Richmond on January 15, 1972, in Carter County.  They enjoyed 46 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on March 11, 2018.  Marie enjoyed her rose...

Glenn A. Blancett, 72, of Poplar Bluff passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 at his residence in Poplar Bluff.   He was born April 18, 1948 in Paragould, AR, to the late John and Alleen Blancett.  On Dec. 14, 1967, he was united in marriage to Patricia (Wilkerson) Blancett.  They shared 50 plus years of marriage.  Glenn served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  He enjoyed rabbit hunting, demolition derbies, and watching his...