Remembering Loved Ones in Poplar Bluff

Hershel Thornton

May 4, 2021

Hershel Leon Thornton, 88, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on May 04, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Hershel was born on September 11, 1932 to Willard and Irene (Butler) Thornton in McCrory, Arkansas.  He married the love of his life, Mary Catherine (Robertson) on June 1, 1955 Hershel retired from M&A Electric...

Teresa Wagner

May 2, 2021

Teresa Mae Wagner, 53 of Poplar Bluff died Sunday May 2, 2021 at her residence.  Teresa was born April 27, 1969 in Poplar Bluff to Larry Montgomery and Mary (Roach) Roberts.  She was a homemaker, collected Elvis items and loved her dogs.

Surviving are mother; Mary Roberts, daughter; Kaitlin Wagner, brother; Daniel Montgomery, niece; Madyson Montgomery, nephew;...

Gary Lynn Whitmer Sr.

Apr 26, 2021

Gary Lynn Whitmer Sr. 76, of Poplar Bluff met his heavenly father and other family members today just after midnight at Memorial Hospital in Bellville, IL  He had been in hospitals and nursing homes since December.

Gary was born January 21, 1945 to the late Charles and Agnes (Sullivan) Whitmer.

Gary was retired from the...

James Alan Ryan

Apr 25, 2021

James (Jim) Alan Ryan, 74 of Poplar Bluff passed away April 25, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Jim was born January 25, 1947 in Tuscaloosa, AL.  He was raised by his mother, Betty (Bollinger) Padgett and Edward Padgett. Although Ed was his step- father, Jim considered himself Ed's son and was proud to call him...

Paula (Phelps) Schoch

Apr 12, 2021

Jayley "Paula"  Paulette Schoch, 53, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on April 12, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Paula was born on September 17, 1967 to the late Vardray and Ruby (Jurls) Phelps in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  She was married to David Ray Schoch.  He preceded her in death. Paula lived for time...

William Vinson

Apr 10, 2021

William E. Vinson 94, of Poplar Bluff died April 10, 2021 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff  He was born September 28, 1926 in Qulin, Mo.

A graveside service will be held April 15, 2021 at 2 PM at Qulin Cemetery.  Pastor Bud and Bonnie Goins officiating.

Elizabeth Pauline (Barnett) Martin

Apr 9, 2021

On Friday, April 9, 2021 Elizabeth Pauline Martin (Barnett) loving mother and grandmother was welcomed through the gates of heaven at the age of seventy-five years.

Elizabeth was born December 12, 1945 in Poplar Bluff, MO to the late Alta Irene and Andrew Jackson Barnett.

Elizabeth had a passion for quilting and sewing and she...

Bobby Williams

Apr 8, 2021

Bobby Williams, 82, of Poplar Bluff passed away April 8, 2021 at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff. He was born April 24, 1938 in Pocahontas, AR to the late Joe and Beulah Williams.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lillian Williams.  Also surviving is a brother:  Buddy Williams, sister: Linda Steffam (Bob), one...

Rosalie Jones

Apr 3, 2021

Rosalie Hopkins Jones completed her journey here on April 3, 2021. Mrs. Jones was born February 28, 1935 in Ripley County, Doniphan, Missouri. She was the daughter of James Loyd Hopkins and Hilda Ernst Hopkins.

Mrs. Jones was a member of the First Church of God in Poplar Bluff, Missouri where she served as a teacher and...

Regina Hager

Apr 3, 2021

Regina Gale Hager, 63, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on April 03, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Regina was born on April 25, 1957 to the late Horace and Margie (Kenser) Bishop in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  She married Roger Hager on July 19, 1976 Regina attended Trinity Baptist Church. Regina is survived...

Anthony Rose

Apr 2, 2021

Anthony Rose was born on August 7, 1961 in Poplar Bluff, Mo, to the late Eddie and Annie Ruth Rose. He was better known by Tony to his family and friends. Early in his childhood the family relocated to Cleveland, OH. Tony was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School and shortly after graduating he moved back to Cleveland,...

Ben Hager

Apr 2, 2021

Bentley 'Ben' Carl Hager went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ, Friday April 2, 2021.  He was 85 years old.  Ben was born May 23, 1935 to Walter and Vivian Hager, near Harviell, Missouri.  He married Norma Pennington on January 14, 1956. Ben was a life long carpenter who retired from Doctors Hospital maintenance department.  He loved playing...

James J. Holden

Mar 30, 2021

James J. Holden, 90 of Poplar Bluff passed away March 30, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

James was born May 30, 1930 in California.

A graveside inurnment will be held Friday April 9, 2021 at 11 AM at the Fairdealing Cemetery with full military rites.

Carolyn Womble

Mar 29, 2021

Carolyn J. Womble 77, of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Hayti, died March 29, 2021 in Poplar Bluff.  She was born February 22, 1944 in Hickman, KY. to the late Egbert and Minnie (Middleton) Ogden.

She is survived by her daughter:  Sherry Womble, sisters: Elois Miller, Edna McLeod, Shirley White, grandchildren:  Chasity and Halle Womble.

She...

Louis Jenkins

Mar 28, 2021

Louis Wayne Jenkins, 84, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 28, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Louis was born on November 9, 1936 to the late Dave and Elois (Harlow) Jenkins in Pontotoc, Mississippi.  He married Mary Gail (Gambrell) Jenkins on April 25, 1958, in Mississippi..

Louis was all...

Hazel Shawver

Mar 27, 2021

Hazel Katherine Shawver age 89, of Poplar Bluff passed away on March 27, 2021 in Poplar Bluff. She was born on November 20, 1931 in Perth, Kansas. To the late Asa and Georgie Wineinger. On August 8, 1950 she was married to Bill Leroy Shawver, he preceded her on death in April 2007. Hazel was a member of the...

Karen (Feverston) Magill

Mar 26, 2021

Karen (Feverston) Magill age 71 of Poplar Bluff passed away Friday March 26th, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Magill was born October 29th, 1949 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late Charles & Lola (Hillis) Feverston.

Mrs. Magill loved fishing, gardening, and spending time...

Tausha Colclasure

Mar 18, 2021

Tausha Lynn Colclasure, 42, of Wappappello, MO passed away on March 18, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Tausha was born on July 18, 1978 to John and Cathy (Malloy) Osborn Jr. in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Tausha enjoyed going to church, scratching lottery tickets, shopping and being with her grandkids. Tausha is survived by...

Shirley Davis

Mar 13, 2021

Shirley Lou Davis, 86, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 13, 2021 at St Clare SSM Hospital in Fenton, Missouri. Shirley was born on February 21, 1935 to Robert and Audrey (Nixon) Dicken in Butler County Missouri.  She married Bobby Joe Davis on April 2, 1955, in Poplar Bluff, MO. She married the love of her life...

Leona Gunter

Mar 6, 2021

Leona M. Gunter, age 81, passed away on Saturday March 6, 2021. Leona was born on May 20, 1939 in Poplar Bluff, MO. At a young age she began her journey working for the Blakeney Dairy of Poplar Bluff, a family business, and moved on to be a medical transcriptionist in her adult life. Leona retired early to take...