All Obituaries

Tammy "Tamra" Sowell, 62 of Poplar Bluff passed from this life November 11, 2019 at Cedergate Nursing Facility.   Tamra is the daughter of Ray and Dorris Sowell of Poplar Bluff.   She was a long time member of Green Forest Church of Christ.  During her life Tammy's greatest joy was loving on her 13 nieces and nephews.  She loved music, celebrating holidays, visiting with family and church family.     Tammy is survived by her parents,...

Shannon Lynette Hurst, 46, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on October 22, 2019 at St. Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. Shannon was born on June 29, 1973 to Norman and Marie (Carpenter) Richmond in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.   Shannon graduated from Doniphan High School in 1991. She then graduated from Arkansas State University in 1995 as a Registered Nurse.  She enjoyed playing the piano, spending time quality time with family, friends, and her dog...

Ona Rushing, 82, of Fisk, passed away on October 21, 2019 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  Ona was born on January 22, 1937  in Camden, Tennessee.   Mrs. Rushing was a homemaker and enjoyed fishing, gardening, tending to her many flowers and her pet dog, Emmy.  She was a member of the Faith Community Church in Dudley, Mo. On June 6, 1953 she married the late James T. Rushing.  They moved to Missouri in 1954.   Ona is survived by...

Lottie Bernice Tanksley, 90, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Oct. 10, 2019 at her home in Poplar Bluff.She was born on Oct. 14, 1928 to Robert and Lula G. Watson in Bernie.  She married Benjamin Tanksley Sr. on June 14, 1947.  He preceded her in death Jan. 31, 1982.Lottie enjoyed working crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, watching Cardinals baseball, watching wrestling and watching westerns.She is survived by daughter, Stella Tanksley; daughter, Joyce Granger; son, Benjamin...

Rosemary (Rose) Barrientes of Poplar Bluff, departed this life Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the age of 56.  She was born Dec. 3, 1962 to parents, John R. Vandergriff and Martha F. (Armstrong) Vandergriff in Poplar Bluff.   Mrs. Vandergriff is survived by her son's, Kelly D. Taylor (Yolanda) and Elliott Vandergriff; her granddaughters, Anna and Aryana Emerson; sisters, Carla (Bob) Foust, and Delilah (Joe) Kearbey of Poplar Bluff; her brothers, Dana (Dee) Vandergriff of...

Mary Ann Quinn, 62, of Poplar Bluff passed away September 21,2019 at the Manor in Poplar Bluff.   The family is planning a memorial service at a later date. 

 Maxine Coleman, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on September 18, 2019  in Poplar Bluff surrounded by family and friends. Maxine was born on March 26, 1939 to Earley and Verna (Greer) Kenser in Essex, Missouri.  She married William Howard Coleman on October 15, 1966, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Coleman co-pastored Bible Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff for forty years with her husband Howard, where she was also the song leader.  She enjoyed reading her Bible and...

Carol Aldridge, 73 of Poplar Bluff passed away Sept. 11, 2019 at Ceder Gate Nursing Facility in Poplar Bluff.    Mrs. Aldridge was born June 28, 1946 to the late William Redburn and Dorothy (Salthouse) Redburn in Colorado. She is survived by two sons; Brett Mannes of Poplar Bluff and Chad Mannes of Illinois. Per Carol's wishes there will be no services.

Perry Lee Dodge, 60, formerly of Poplar Bluff, died September 9, 2019 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.   He was born June 11, 1959 to the late Paris Dodge and Marilyn James Dodge in Poplar Bluff.   Mr. Dodge was a retired veteran of the United States Army after 38 years of service and was of the Baptist faith.  He loved his dog, Edge. Mr. Dodge is survived by his mother; Marilyn, daughter Samantha Nicole Dodge; sister Melanie Easter Mossman (Keith) and grandson Elliot...

Jarron Terrence Lamar Williams, 17, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on September 07, 2019 at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Jarron was born on February 26, 2002 to Jestin Smith and Tanya Williams in Poplar Bluff.   Jarron was a student at Poplar Bluff Senior High.  He took great pleasure in embarrassing his mom in public, he was very much into shoes and clothes, he enjoyed spending time with his now deceased grandfather Samuel Williams and hanging out with his...