Remembering Loved Ones in Poplar Bluff

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...

Oct 3, 2020

Kimberly Davis, 57, of Poplar Bluff died October 3, 2020 at her residence.

She was born June 11, 1963 in Senath, MO to Laudie and Shirley Davis.  She was a homemaker, loved fishing, but most of all spending time with her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by mother; Shirley Davis, children; Joshua Bostic Davis...

Oct 2, 2020

Barbara Ann Ward 74, of Poplar Bluff died October 2, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

She was born August 16, 1946 to the late Dale and Elvi Provance.

She was married to Arthur Ward Sr. for many years.  He preceded her in death in 2013.

She had worked for many years...

Sep 29, 2020

Everett Mitchell, 83 of Poplar Bluff passed peacefully at his home September 29, 2020.

Everett was born August 15, 1937 in Stringtown, MO to the late Raymond and Zella (Gardner) Mitchell.

Everett is survived by his wife Joyce, 3 daughters, 3 sons, 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be at 12 pm...

Sep 23, 2020

Virginia “Ginny” Anne Stupy Cooper 72 passed away Sept. 23,2020 after battling cancer for the third time, surrounded by her family.

Ginny was born September 29, 1947 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Perry O. Stupy and Dorothy M. (Skibo) Stupy.

She graduated from North Hills High School in 1965.  In 1966 she joined Women’s...

Sep 21, 2020

Shelia Denise Morse, 54 of Poplar Bluff passed away September 20, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Shelia was born October 15, 1965 in St. Louis, MO.

Shelia enjoyed reading, and watching crime shows.   Before she became disabled she was an LPN.

Shelia is survived by daughter; Arizonia Morse, sister; Karen Casey...

Sep 16, 2020

Michelle Kaye Harrison, 53, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on September 16, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Michelle was born on October 3, 1966 to the late Alvin and Irene (Rodgers) Gulledge in St. Louis, Missouri.  She married Don Harrison in 2006.  He survives. Michelle worked for Wal-Mart and was a member...

Sep 11, 2020

Gertrude (Trudy) Duncan, 68 of Poplar Bluff passed away Sept. 11, 2020 at her home.

Trudy was born Sept. 5, 1952 to the late William and Gertrude (Siebert) Hirtz.  On Sept. 3, 1988 she was united in marriage to Ben Duncan who preceded her in death in 2013.

Trudy was an insurance agent, being the...