Remembering Loved Ones in Poplar Bluff

Honoring the Lives of Those We’ve Lost

Meddie Ham

Meddie Ham

Jun 25, 2022

Meddie Ham, 91, of Puxico, MO went to be with the Lord on June 25, 2022, at his home in Puxico, Missouri. Meddie was born on March 23, 1931, to David and Maude (Henry) Ham in Rombauer, Missouri.  He married Doris Jean Beck on June 10, 1950. Meddie was a General Baptist Minister. He enjoyed farming, gardening, hunting, music...

Melinda Lou Alford

Melinda Lou Alford

Jun 23, 2022

Melinda Lou Alford, 62, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on June 23, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Melinda was born on August 29, 1959, to Wallace and Judith (Marlin) Stillings in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  She married Dennis Alford on March 20,1979. Melinda enjoyed reading, riding her side by side, and swimming.   She was...

Lester James Johnson

Lester James Johnson

Jun 20, 2022

Lester James Johnson, 53, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on June 20, 2022, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Lester was born on February 20, 1969, to Fred Johnson and Joyce (Campbell) Webb in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Lester worked as an LPN in a nursing home. He loved painting, music, fashion, loved animals, playing pool, spending time...

Karen Ann (Winters)  Stage

Karen Ann (Winters) Stage

Jun 20, 2022

Karen Ann Stage, 74, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on June 20, 2022, at her home in Poplar Bluff. Karen was born on August 3, 1947, to Edwin and Thelda J. (Link) Winters in Ypsilanti, Michigan.  She married Gary Stage on September 12, 1965, in Poplar Bluff.  He preceded her in death Feb. 28,2015. Karen enjoyed gathering with...

Rosie Williams

Rosie Williams

Jun 15, 2022

Rosie Williams 84, of Poplar Bluff passed away on June 15, 2022.  Rosie was born June 20,1937, in Earle, Arkansas to Wash and Agnes Williams.

When Rosie relocated to Missouri, she worked as a laudress for Holiday Inn.  After 27 years of working Rosie decided that she wanted to spend more time with family, especially her grandchildren. ...

Ed Degaris

Ed Degaris

Jun 1, 2022

Edwin Ray DeGaris, age 68 of Poplar Bluff, joined his party in heaven June 1st, 2022. Ed was born January 26, 1954 in Malden, Missouri. Soon after he moved to Poplar Bluff and lived on the Southside until he married. He was the son of Edwin Parvin DeGaris and Betty DeGaris Bettin. In 1975 Ed married Lisa Jones and...

Iris Ann (Mcclelland)  Woolard Stonecipher

Iris Ann (Mcclelland) Woolard Stonecipher

Jun 1, 2022

Iris Ann (McClelland) Woolard Stonecipher, 72, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on June 01, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. surrounded by her loved ones and entered into the kingdom of her Lord and Savior. Iris was born on June 13, 1949, to the late Earl and Genevieve (Jamerson) McClelland in Poplar Bluff,...

Maegan Michele Burlbaugh

Maegan Michele Burlbaugh

May 31, 2022

Maegan Michele Burlbaugh, 34, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on May 31, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Maegan was born on June 11, 1987, to Randy and Elaine (Williams) Burlbaugh in Carswell Airforce Base, Texas. Maegan received a certificate in welding from the Job Corps. She enjoyed video games, liked being with...

James "Jim" Carpenter

James "Jim" Carpenter

May 23, 2022

James (Jim) Douglas Carpenter, 73, passed away Monday May 23, 2022. James was son of late J.E. and Marie Carpenter. He is survived by wife, Tara of the home, a son Lee Hobbs (Sarah) and daughter Ashley Arnold (Eric).  His biggest pride and joy were his grandkids, Lauren Hobbs, Jackson Arnold, Maddie Hobbs, Ava Hobbs and Bennett Hobbs.  He...

Russell Dicken

Russell Dicken

May 23, 2022

Russell Dale Dicken, 63, of Jacksonville, NC passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2022, after a brief illness.

Russell was born on December 15, 1958, to Bob and Jean Dicken in Poplar Bluff, MO. After graduating from Poplar Bluff High School, Russ spent 4 years serving with the US Army. He has been a Swing boat Captain...

Daisy May Handschumacher

Daisy May Handschumacher

May 20, 2022

Daisy May Handschumacher, 62, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on May 20, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Daisy was born on September 20, 1959, to Harlan and Rosemary Powell in Springfield, Illinois.  She married Bob Handschumacher on December 23,1995; he survives. Daisy is also survived by adoptive parents, Jean and Arvell Banthrall,...

Margaret Shoumake

Margaret Shoumake

May 19, 2022

Margaret Elizabeth Shoumake, 84, of DeSoto, MO formerly of Poplar Bluff passed away on May 19, 2022, at her home in DeSoto, Missouri. Margaret was born on January 12, 1938, to the late Carl and Vivian (Pruitt) Minehart in Lavalle, Missouri.  She married Sidney Shoumake on August 5, 1955, in Hernando MS. he preceded in death in 2016. Margaret...

Ahmed Malik Williams

Ahmed Malik Williams

May 12, 2022

Ahmed Malik Williams, 3 months and 15 days, of Poplar Bluff, MO woke in the arms of Jesus on May 12, 2022. Ahmed was born on January 27, 2022, to Brandon Williams and Victoria Carter in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Ahmed was prayed for by his mom and was her everything. Ahmed is survived by father, Brandon Williams, mother, Victoria...

Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor

May 11, 2022

Robert (Robby) Taylor, 54, of Poplar Bluff, MO lost his battle with cancer on May 11, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family.

Robby was born on May 1, 1968, to Robert Clifton Taylor Sr. and Wilma Taylor (Lunsford) in Wilmington, Ohio. Robby graduated from Poplar Bluff Senior High School. He worked as a journeyman floor...

Deborah Hicks

Deborah Hicks

May 11, 2022

Deborah Charline Hicks, 72, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on May 11, 2022, at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Deborah was born on August 9, 1949, to the late Charlie and Ona (Spangler) Whittenburg in Poplar Bluff.  She married Donald Gene Hicks on April 5 ,1965. Deborah worked at Kinyon School from October 1981 to 2000, then...

David Rudd

David Rudd

May 6, 2022

David Lynn Rudd, 60, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on May 06, 2022, at Mark Twain Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. David was born on January 11, 1962, to Boyd and Mary (Rudd) Adams in St. Charles, Missouri. David loved working on motorcycles and automobiles. David is survived by a son David Rudd, a daughter Danyelle Rudd,...

Eric Whitehorn

Eric Whitehorn

May 2, 2022

Eric was born to Gladys Hayes and Willie P. Wynn on August 20, 196 on St. Louis, MO   Eric departed this earthly life on May 2, 2022, in Joplin, Mo.

Smokey enjoyed fishing, family gatherings, scratching off lottery tickets.  Smokey had a big sense of humor.  One of his favorite punch lines was "No question" and "Joker". ...

Stephanie Nicholle (Warfield)  Price

Stephanie Nicholle (Warfield) Price

Apr 29, 2022

Stephanie Nicholle Price, 47 of Poplar Bluff, MO departed this life surrounded by family on April 2022 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.  She was born September 10, 1974 to Samuel R. and Lillie Mae Warfield in Poplar Bluff, MO.

She was a graduate of Neelyville High School and attended Drury College and Ozark...

Jeffrey Baker

Jeffrey Baker

Apr 27, 2022

Jeffrey Scott Baker, 52, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on April 27, 2022, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Jeffrey was born on March 12, 1970, to Dwight and Donna (Peters) Baker.   He married Nikki (Sanders) on September 19, 2003.  She survives. Jeffrey enjoyed being with his family.  That was his only real desire, to be with...

Elmo Reynolds

Elmo Reynolds

Apr 24, 2022

Elmo Dorisie Reynolds, 74, of Williamsville, MO passed away on April 24, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Elmo was born on April 22, 1948, to the late Noal and Mary (Burchett) Reynolds in Kentucky.  He was married to Vicki Reynolds in 1986 she preceded in death in 2013. Elmo proudly served his country...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.