All Obituaries

Shelia Denise Morse, 54 of Poplar Bluff passed away September 20, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.  Shelia was born October 15, 1965 in St. Louis, MO. Shelia enjoyed reading, and watching crime shows.   Before she became disabled she was an LPN. Shelia is survived by daughter; Arizonia Morse, sister; Karen Casey and niece Tiffany Hendrix. She was preceded in death by niece Angela Hendrix and great-niece; Brooklynn Lemonds. There will be no services at this...

Michelle Kaye Harrison, 53, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on September 16, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Michelle was born on October 3, 1966 to the late Alvin and Irene (Rodgers) Gulledge in St. Louis, Missouri.  She married Don Harrison in 2006.  He survives.  Michelle worked for Wal-Mart and was a member of Westwood Baptist Church.   She enjoyed her family, her church, sewing, cooking, children and her...

Gertrude (Trudy) Duncan, 68 of Poplar Bluff passed away Sept. 11, 2020 at her home.  Trudy was born Sept. 5, 1952 to the late William and Gertrude (Siebert) Hirtz.  On Sept. 3, 1988 she was united in marriage to Ben Duncan who preceded her in death in 2013. Trudy was an insurance agent, being the owner of Trudy Duncan Insurance Agency.  She was very devoted to her job and clients.  She was a member of St. Anne’s Society and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. ...

Mary Gibbs, 74, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed to the loving arms of Jesus on September 08, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mary was born on April 22, 1946 to the late Frank and Berniece (Funke) Howard in Michigan. Mary was a member of Oak Hill General Baptist Church.    She enjoyed raising quarter horses and loved all of God's creatures.   She had been a Butler County Sheriff Deputy, worked at Sears Youth Center and the Butler County Juvenile...

Ella Mae Gibson 85 of Poplar Bluff passed away September 2, 2020 at her home.   Visitation will be Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 from 11 am to 12 pm at Fowler Sullivan Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff.  The homegoing service starts at 12 pm in the funeral home chapel.  Burial will take place at Morocco Cemetery on a later date.  

ROSIE ETTA JOHNSON passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 surrounded by her family.   On August 29, 2020 the visitation will be from 11am-1pm and her home going celebration will begin at 1pm at Fowler - Sullivan Funeral Home, 844 Cedar St., Poplar Bluff,  MO 63901.

Billy Harwell born December 5, 1946  passed away at Saint Francis Medical Center on August 18, 2020 at the age of 73 years, 8 months and 13 days.   Bill was preceded in death by his parents; Lonnie and Lessie Harwell.  Twin '2' daughter, Laurie Lynn Harwell, brother Ronnie and sister Judith Cline.   Bill is survived by his wife of 54 years Juanita, three daughters; Tammie Henderson(Gary), Twin '1' Lessie Jenks(Bill), Kristie Harwell; one son...

Ben Raymond Woolard departed this life suddenly August 17, 2020.  He was born December 17, 1946. He is survived by a brother, David Ray and wife Sandy.  Children; Carl Richard and wife Sheila, Angela Rae and husband Ken, Keith Raymond, Kevin Ray and wife Marsha, Chris Wagganer and wife Karrie and Angela Simmons and husband Eric.  9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.  Companion Karen Wagganer adn ex-wife and friend Iris Stoncipher.   He was a former...

Karen Steele, 58, of Naylor died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, in New Madrid County, Missouri.   She was born Dec. 20, 1961 in Poplar Bluff to Loren Leon Murray and Wanda Lorne (VanKirk) Murray.  Her mother survives.   She was a homemaker and attended Westside Church of God.  She loved her horses and dogs.   She married Freddy Steele Sept. 12, 1987.  He survives.  Also surviving are son, Cole Lane Steele; brother, Jim Bausworth (Paula);...

Mary Frances Burden, 70, of Fisk, MO went to her heavenly home on August 15, 2020 at her home in Fisk. Mary was born on July 22, 1950 to the late Clarence and Myrtle Jean (Skiff) Tull in Decatur, Illinois.  She married Levi Burden on August 2, 1971.  He preceded her in death in 1993. Mary enjoyed family time at barbecues, spoiling her grand and great-grandchildren, enjoyed flowers, arts and crafts and listening to music.  Mary is survived by daughter Jackie Cash and fiance...