All Obituaries

Vergie I Emmons, 92, of Poplar Bluff passed away on April 02, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  Vergie was born on March 16, 1928 to the late Odis and Ethel (Herndon) Jarrett in Flatwoods, Missouri.  She married Jerald Emmons on July 20, 1946.  Vergie had been a convenience store Entrepreneur and attended Kerns Chapel Church in Stringtown, Mo.  Vergie is survived by children, Joyce Jeffries (Carroll French), Tom...

Linda Robinson, 76, of Poplar Bluff passed away on April 01, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Linda was born on April 5, 1943 to Frederick and Dorothy(Plunkett) Ray in St. Louis, Missouri.  She married Michael R. Robinson on June 9, 1960, in Desloge, MO. Linda had worked at Kroger for several years.   She enjoyed reading, quilting, embroidery, crafts in general and watching St. Louis Cardinal baseball. Linda is survived by spouse, Michael R....

Larry Victor Lade, 76, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 31, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Larry was born on April 8, 1943 to Victor and Pauline( Hornbeck) Lade in Texas.  He married Deborah Lade February 24, 2003 in Corning, AR.  She preceded him in death April 24, 2019. Larry enjoyed fishing and hunting.   Larry is survived by son, Larry Steven Lade (Kim Schwalbert); daughter, Rebecca Ann Taylor(Michael); daughter, Heather Lynn...

Sam “Samella” Eller Starks, age 105, of Poplar Bluff, Mo entered Heaven’s gates on March 31, 2020.  She was born to the late Sam and Nellie Starks on October 12, 1914 in Holly Springs, Mississippi.  She accepted Christ at a very young age.  She is a member of the Mt. Calvary Powerhouse Church in Poplar Bluff, Mo.  She loved her church family and especially her pastor and 1st lady “Bishop Ron & Dr Georgia Webb.  She did not mind praising...

Justin Lee Wilson, 34, of Poplar Bluff passed away on March 27, 2020 at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Justin was born on March 7, 1986 to the late Louise Holloway in Steele, Missouri.   Justin enjoyed painting, reading and listening to music. Justin is survived by brother: Bobby Wilson; sister: Brenda Wilson; uncle: Sandy Holloway; Auntie: Mary Boswell; Auntie: Rose Mary Jackson; Uncle: Willie Holloway; Auntie:  Diane Holloway. Justin was preceded by his parents. There...

Wilma Belle Kenser, age 93, who last made her home at Serenity Assisted Living, East Peoria, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her son’s home in Peoria, Illinois surrounded by family and loved ones on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Wilma (Blackledge) Kenser was born on her parent’s farm in Ripley County, Missouri on January 9th, 1927. She graduated from high school in Naylor, Missouri. She later married Troy Willard Kenser on Aug. 16, 1944 in Arkansas. Wilma was a gardener,...

Mark Antawayne Currie was born December 31, 1989 at Poplar Bluff, Mo in Lucy Lee Hospital, to Michelle (Currie) Griffin (Benjamin) and Thomas Eskridge, Jr.  He departed his life March 17,2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mark confessed his life to Christ in the early 2000's at New Home Missionary Baptist Church. Mark enjoyed playing basketball, baseball and many sports as a young child.  Mark was gifted with many talents and loved cutting hair.  He...

George Ronald Doty, 86, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 15, 2020 at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. George was born on October 9, 1933 to the late Raymond and Mary Pearl (Spencer) Doty in Poplar Bluff.  He married Shirley (Reynolds) Doty on September 30, 1960, in Plano, IL.  She preceded him in death September 21, 2012. George enjoyed his grandchildren, hunting and fishing. George is survived by daughter, Janice Slavings; son, George R. Doty II; grandchildren:...

Herbert Manes, 81, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 10, 2020 at Cedargate Nursing Facility in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Herbert was born on December 22, 1938 to the late Roscoe and Ruby (Smith) Manes in Blytheville, Arkansas.  He married Nancie Manes on December 29,1986 in Bernie, Mo Herbert enjoyed gardening and his grandchildren. Herbert is survived by children: Kelly St. Lawrence and husband Daniel of Poplar Bluff, Jack Manes and wife Nora of Malden, Mo, Cathy Leininger and...

Craig Carlson, 59, of Poplar Bluff passed away March 10, 2020 at the NEA Baptist Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR   There will be a graveside service Friday, March 13, 2020 at 1 pm City Cemetery in Poplar Bluff.