Remembering Loved Ones in Poplar Bluff

Honoring the Lives of Those We’ve Lost

Gilford Hamilton

Gilford Hamilton

Dec 18, 2020

Gilford Hamilton, 84, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on December 18, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff with his family around him, and took his journey to heaven. Gilford was born on October 9, 1936 to the late Worth and Elsie (Hardin) Hamilton in Tennessee.  He married Shirley Hamilton on June 27, 1957 in...

Patty (Stamps)  Little

Patty (Stamps) Little

Dec 8, 2020

Patty Lou Little 85 of Rock Island, TN.  formerly from Poplar Bluff, Missouri went to be with her Lord Jesus on December 8, 2020 at 4:33 pm with her family surrounding her. Patty was born December 17, 1934 in Poplar Bluff, Mo to Walter and Daisy  Stamps. She loved the Lord with all her heart, Patty will be missed...

Marilee (Cowgill)  Phillips

Marilee (Cowgill) Phillips

Dec 7, 2020

Marilee Cowgill Phillips 83, of Poplar Bluff passed away December 7, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Marilee was born March 26, 1937 in Piggott, AR to the late Joseph and Leah (Watson) Cowgill.  She enjoyed reading and quilting but above all she enjoyed her grandchildren.

She is survived by children:  Denice Beach (Harold),...

Bennie Ray Moore Jr.

Bennie Ray Moore Jr.

Dec 3, 2020

Bennie Ray Moore Jr., 66 of Poplar Bluff passed away December 3, 2020 at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro, AR

He was born Aug. 2, 1954 to the late Benny Ray Moore Sr. and Mary Janice (Edwards) Moore.  On Oct. 19, 1994 he married Janet (Rohan) Moore.  She preceded him in death Dec. 19, 2014.

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Deborah (Simpson)  Crawford

Deborah (Simpson) Crawford

Nov 30, 2020

Deborah Marie (Simpson) Crawford, 67, of Poplar Bluff went to be with her heavenly Father on November 30, 2020 at St. Marys Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Debbie was born on March 4, 1953 to the late Billy and Mary (Cofer) Simpson in St. Louis, Missouri.  She married Louis Clarence Crawford on June 8, 1971, in Poplar Bluff.  They...

Raymond Starling

Raymond Starling

Nov 28, 2020

Raymond David Starling, 72, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on November 28, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas Raymond was born on October 10, 1948 to the late Luther and Maggie (Lairson)Starling in Delaplaine, Arkansas.  He married Darla Starling on July 15, 1972.  She preceded him in death February 16, 2020. Raymond enjoyed fishing in...

Charles Eugene Johnson

Charles Eugene Johnson

Nov 25, 2020

Charles Eugene Johnson, 57, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on November 25, 2020 at his home. Charles was born on July 16, 1963 to the late Henry and Lois (Bilbrey) Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri.  He married Patricia (Dixon) Johnson on October 17, 1983.  She preceded him in death December 4, 2013. Charles enjoyed spending time with his...

Louise Pinkerton

Louise Pinkerton

Nov 23, 2020

Louise Pinkerton 96, of Poplar Bluff passed away Nov. 23, 2020 at The Cedargate Nursing Facility in Poplar Bluff.

Louise was born May 14, 1924 to the late Frank and Cecil (Tinker) Anthony.

She was married to Charles Pinkerton Sr. who preceded her in death.

She worked for the Division of Family Services...

Becky Hager

Becky Hager

Nov 18, 2020

Becky Lynn Hager, 63, of Van Buren, MO passed away on November 18, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Becky was born on October 21, 1957 to the late Cletis and Betty (Riemenschneider) Hawkins in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  She married Steve Hager on June 24, 1976.  He survives. Becky's  main goal and enjoyment was...

Ronda Venable

Ronda Venable

Nov 16, 2020

Ronda Venable 65, of Poplar Bluff died Monday Nov. 16, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

She was born Feb. 11, 1955 to the late Rev. W E Carpenter and Anna (Rowland) Carpenter.

Ronda was married to Leroy Venable in Poplar Bluff.  He survives.  She was a member of the Cross Street Pentecostal Church...

Thelma Ward

Thelma Ward

Nov 15, 2020

Thelma Fay Ward, 81, of Poplar Bluff passed away on November 15, 2020 at Hunter Acres in Sikeston. Thelma was born on August 9, 1939 to the late Everet and Nellie (Lipps) Green in Weldon, Arkansas.  She married Wesley Eugene Ward on January 23, 1960, in Poplar Bluff. Thelma was a member of First Church of God, was a...

Jamie O'Whittom

Jamie O'Whittom

Nov 13, 2020

Jamie O' Whittom, 68, of Poplar Bluff passed away November 13, 2020  in Poplar Bluff.

Jameie was born April 16, 1952 in Streator, IL to the late Claudia and Wanda Whittom.

Jamie had a Masters degree in business and a Bachelors degree in Phyicology Prelaw Enforcement.  He had served as a Texas Ranger.  He was...

Marie (Carpenter)  Richmond

Marie (Carpenter) Richmond

Nov 12, 2020

Hariett Marie Richmond, 85, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on November 12, 2020 at Westwood Hills Healthcare in Poplar Bluff. Marie was born on January 24, 1935 to the late Floyd Carpenter and Nora Laveta (Hamm)  in Detroit, MI.  She was married to John Wesley Roberts June 30, 1952.  She later married Norman Richmond on January 15, 1972,...

Glenn Blancett

Glenn Blancett

Nov 10, 2020

Glenn A. Blancett, 72, of Poplar Bluff passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 at his residence in Poplar Bluff.

He was born April 18, 1948 in Paragould, AR, to the late John and Alleen Blancett.  On Dec. 14, 1967, he was united in marriage to Patricia (Wilkerson) Blancett.  They shared 50 plus years of marriage.  Glenn served...

Thomas Casey

Thomas Casey

Nov 9, 2020

Thomas William Casey of Poplar Bluff born October 27,1933 passed away November 9,2020. Thomas was a loving father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and friend.  He was a long time business owner in the area. He was a Veteran and a founding member of the Poplar Bluff VFW post 6477.  He loved fishing, hunting, Cooking and spending time with his family...

Carson Carl Pruitt

Carson Carl Pruitt

Nov 8, 2020

Carson Carl Pruitt 86, of Poplar Bluff passed away Nov. 8, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.

He was born Feb. 16, 1934 in Stoddard County to the late Carl Alfred and Frona (Tolbert) Pruitt.  On June 22, 1957 he was married to Janice Wills; she preceded him in death Sept. 18, 1989.  March...

Jan White

Jan White

Nov 7, 2020

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Jan White, loving and devoted mother and friend to all lives she touched, on November 7, 2020.  Jan was born February 9, 1941 in Rhinebeck, NY, daughter of the late Homer and Gertrude Staley.  She is survived by son Michael White, daughter-in-law Ashley White, and three grandchildren Dylan, Brady and Georgia. ...

Lacey Gainwell Jr

Lacey Gainwell Jr

Nov 6, 2020

The late Lacey “Peter” Cornelius Gainwell Jr. was born July 27, 1957 in Yazoo City, MS to Magnolia Gainwell and the late Lacey C. Gainwell Sr.  He was called hone on November 6, 2020.

Peter worked for Purolator Industries until 1995 before moving to Columbia, MO and working for Kraft Foods until 2014.

Peter enjoyed...

Sonny Tanksley

Sonny Tanksley

Nov 4, 2020

Benjamin "Sonny" Tanksley Jr., 68, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away suddenly from a massive heart attack on November 04, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Sonny was born on August 20, 1952 to the late Benjamin and Lottie (Watson) Tanksley in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  He married his beloved wife Angela "Angie" Tanksley on July 27,...

Jordan Ray Levi Smith

Jordan Ray Levi Smith

Oct 26, 2020

Jordan Ray Levi Smith, 19, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on October 26, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Jordan was born on October 29, 2000 to Monica Smith in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Jordan worked at Applebee’s, was an avid gamer, loved spending time with all his family and...

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