Remembering Loved Ones in Poplar Bluff

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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,...

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...

Oct 16, 2020

Lanny Ross Stewart, 61, of Harviell, Mo departed this life October 16, 2020 in Columbia, MO

Lanny was born October 19, 1958 to Lilbourn Fred Stewart and Mary Beth (Wyatt) Elrod, in Hayti, MO.  Mr. Stewart was of the Baptist faith.  He enjoyed doing art work, especially picture painting.   He had worked at Darling Fixtures in Corning,...

Oct 15, 2020

David Bollinger, 68, of Poplar Bluff died October 15, 2020 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO

He was born September 13, 1952 in Anchorage, Alaska to the late James Bollinger and Bettie Altom.

He was a retired truck driver and of the Christian faith.  He was proud to have served his country in...

Oct 14, 2020

Archie Dee Johnson, 83, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on October 14, 2020 at his home in Poplar Bluff.  Archie was born on October 3, 1937 to the late Samuel and Lucy (Boggs) Johnson in Crandon, Wisconsin.  He married Bonnie Marvlee Johnson August 30, 1975 in Poplar Bluff.  She preceded him in death July 27, 2016.  Archie served...

Oct 10, 2020

Daniel “Len” Hart, 79, passed away on October 10, 2020 surrounded by family at his home in Maryville, Illinois.

Len was born on July 28, 1941 in Neelyville, Missouri to Charley and Myrtle (Bridgewater) Hart. He married his beloved wife Lois “Maxine” (Greer) in 1964. Len and Maxine moved to St. Louis in 1965, where they raised...

Oct 5, 2020

Elvis Leonard Belt, 89, of Poplar Bluff passed away October 5, 2020 at his home.

He was born June 12, 1931 in Gibson, MO to the late Omer and Ester (Hicks) Belt.  Mr. Belt was retired from the United Sates Air Force.

He is survived by children: Sherry James, Debra Davies, Tina Belt, Darryl Belt,...

Oct 4, 2020

Ruth Lillian Watkins, 90 years young of Poplar Bluff Mo passed away October 4,2020 in Doniphan Mo.  She was born May 8, 1930 in Zalma Mo. The daughter of George Washington Slaughter and Elizabeth Smith.

She is survived by 2 sons , Larry Dugger, Zalma Mo, Everett  Dugger (Dina),  Rosenburg Texas, One daughter, Kathy Barrett (Daniel) Poplar...

Oct 4, 2020

Sylvia L. Parsons Ramsey-Rezner, 77 died October 4, 2020 in Augusta, GA.

She was the daughter of the late George James Dewey Parsons and Dasey Lee (Campbell) Parsons.  She is the mother of Charles and Keith Ramsey.

She was a graduate of Southwest Missouri State University and Arkansas State University.  She was a professor of...