Virgil Ben Brown
May 8, 2020
Virgil Ben Brown, 50 of Poplar Bluff departed this life May 8, 2020 in Poplar Bluff.
Virgil was born February 17, 1970 in Chicago, IL to James Henry Wallace and Queen (Brown) Langford.
He was married to Carol Lynn (Harris) Brown in Dalton, IL. She survives. Also surviving are children: Jessica Tripplet, Carollynn Harris, Demetrius...
Mary Hollis
May 6, 2020
Mary Hollis, 92 of Poplar Bluff entered her heavenly home May 6, 2020 at Cedargate Healthcare Facility.
Mrs. Hollis was born July 4, 1927 in Portageville, MO to the late Elijah Morris Sr and Luncinda Hackney Morris.
She enjoyed sewing, gardening, crafts, baking, flowers, canning and her church family.
She was married to...
Ella Morse
Apr 21, 2020
Ella Pearl Morse, 72 of Poplar Bluff passed away April 21,2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
Ella was a loving wife, mother, sister, great-grandmother and friend to many.
The family will be having a private graveside service at Old Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler County.
Martha Sturgell
Apr 20, 2020
Martha Sturgell 89, of Poplar Bluff passed away April 20,2020 at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont, Mo
She was born March 24, 1931 in Springfield, Mo to the late Lee and Pauline McLean.
Martha enjoyed reading, swimming, boating and being with her family. She was a nurse, a homemaker and had managed a gift...
John Eric Bishop
Apr 19, 2020
John Eric Bishop, 36, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., entered into rest Sunday, April 19, 2020. John has left behind his mother, Minette Hafford; stepfather, Kelly Cochran; children, Jemma (7), Jackson (3), and Jayce (1); siblings, Curtis Fouts (David Turnbow), Larry Rushing, Stephanie Tinker (Justin), and Brittany Hafford (Zach Smith); stepsisters, Kellie Goodrich (Bruce) and Andrea Reeves (James); Granny Randi;...
Linda Kay Lutes
Apr 17, 2020
Linda Kay Lutes, 58, of Poplar Bluff passed away on April 17, 2020 at her home in Poplar Bluff. Linda was born on November 15, 1961 to the late James and Eleanor (Bucarelli) Lutes in Kennett, Missouri. She was a homemaker who loved her family and friends.
Before her health deteriorated she enjoyed cooking, reading and playing...
Shirley Willis
Apr 15, 2020
Shirley Willis, 73, of Florissant, Mo.; former Poplar Bluff resident passed away April 15, 2020 in Florissant.
She was born June 9, 1946 in St. Louis to the late Henry and Sidney Richardson.
She married James T. Willis. He preceded her in death April 25, 2018.
She is survived by a sister Patricia...
Curtis Raymond Divine
Apr 11, 2020
Curtis Divine, 63, of Poplar Bluff passed away April 11, 2020 at Saint Claire Hospital in Fenton, Mo
Mr. Divine was born August 18, 1956 to the late Charles Divine and Sandra (Murphy) Divine in Michigan.
Mr. Divine was a heavy equipment mechanic and he enjoyed scuba diving.
He is survived by wife,...
Cheryl Bridgewater
Apr 4, 2020
Cheryl Bridgewater, 70, of Poplar Bluff died Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Bridgewater was born Oct. 3, 1949 in Poplar Bluff to the late Ralph Innes Sr. and Freda Innes.
She had owned a mobile home business. She enjoyed playing cards, spending time with family and feeding humming birds....
Vergie Emmons
Apr 2, 2020
Vergie I Emmons, 92, of Poplar Bluff passed away on April 02, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Vergie was born on March 16, 1928 to the late Odis and Ethel (Herndon) Jarrett in Flatwoods, Missouri. She married Jerald Emmons on July 20, 1946.
Vergie had been a convenience store...
Linda L. Robinson
Apr 1, 2020
Linda Robinson, 76, of Poplar Bluff passed away on April 01, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Linda was born on April 5, 1943 to Frederick and Dorothy(Plunkett) Ray in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Michael R. Robinson on June 9, 1960, in Desloge, MO. Linda had worked at Kroger for several years. She enjoyed...
Larry Lade
Mar 31, 2020
Larry Victor Lade, 76, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 31, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Larry was born on April 8, 1943 to Victor and Pauline( Hornbeck) Lade in Texas. He married Deborah Lade February 24, 2003 in Corning, AR. She preceded him in death April 24, 2019. Larry enjoyed fishing...
Samella Starks
Mar 31, 2020
Sam “Samella” Eller Starks, age 105, of Poplar Bluff, Mo entered Heaven’s gates on March 31, 2020. She was born to the late Sam and Nellie Starks on October 12, 1914 in Holly Springs, Mississippi.
She accepted Christ at a very young age. She is a member of the Mt. Calvary Powerhouse Church in Poplar Bluff, Mo. ...
Justin Wilson
Mar 27, 2020
Justin Lee Wilson, 34, of Poplar Bluff passed away on March 27, 2020 at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Justin was born on March 7, 1986 to the late Louise Holloway in Steele, Missouri. Justin enjoyed painting, reading and listening to music. Justin is survived by brother: Bobby Wilson; sister: Brenda Wilson; uncle: Sandy Holloway; Auntie: Mary Boswell;...
Wilma Belle Kenser
Mar 26, 2020
Wilma Belle Kenser, age 93, who last made her home at Serenity Assisted Living, East Peoria, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her son’s home in Peoria, Illinois surrounded by family and loved ones on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Wilma (Blackledge) Kenser was born on her parent’s farm in Ripley County, Missouri on January 9th, 1927. She graduated from high...
Mark Antawayne Currie
Mar 17, 2020
Mark Antawayne Currie was born December 31, 1989 at Poplar Bluff, Mo in Lucy Lee Hospital, to Michelle (Currie) Griffin (Benjamin) and Thomas Eskridge, Jr. He departed his life March 17,2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Mark confessed his life to Christ in the early 2000's at New Home Missionary Baptist Church.
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George Doty
Mar 15, 2020
George Ronald Doty, 86, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 15, 2020 at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. George was born on October 9, 1933 to the late Raymond and Mary Pearl (Spencer) Doty in Poplar Bluff. He married Shirley (Reynolds) Doty on September 30, 1960, in Plano, IL. She preceded him in death September 21,...
Herbert Manes
Mar 10, 2020
Herbert Manes, 81, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 10, 2020 at Cedargate Nursing Facility in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Herbert was born on December 22, 1938 to the late Roscoe and Ruby (Smith) Manes in Blytheville, Arkansas. He married Nancie Manes on December 29,1986 in Bernie, Mo Herbert enjoyed gardening and his grandchildren. Herbert is survived by...
Craig Carlson
Mar 10, 2020
Craig Carlson, 59, of Poplar Bluff passed away March 10, 2020 at the NEA Baptist Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR
There will be a graveside service Friday, March 13, 2020 at 1 pm City Cemetery in Poplar Bluff.
Coy Phelps
Mar 2, 2020
Coy Phelps, 77, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 02, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Coy was born on February 8, 1943 to the late Vard and Lula (Cobb) Phelps in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He is a long time resident of Poplar Bluff. He enjoyed horse back riding and hunting. He married...
