Remembering Loved Ones in Poplar Bluff

Honoring the Lives of Those We’ve Lost

Reverend Ralph William Mayes

Reverend Ralph William Mayes

Jan 1, 2020

Reverend Ralph William Mayes,88, of Poplar Bluff passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020.

Rev. Mayes was born Sept. 24, 1931, the oldest of six children to John H. and Edna (Wright) Mayes.  Prior to his passing, Rev. Mayes pastored churches in Elgin, Harvard, and Granite City, Illinois, before moving back to Poplar Bluff in 1975.  Rev. Mayes...

Betty E. Hill

Betty E. Hill

Dec 26, 2019

Betty E. Hill, age 94, entered into her heavenly home Dec. 26, 2019.

She was born Nov. 16, 1925 to James Franklin and Emma Elizabeth Hughes in Jonesboro, Ark.where she attended Casey Springs Elementary School and Valley View High School.

After graduating from LaVera Beauty College she was united in marriage to Detroy Hill Oct....

Anthony Griffin

Anthony Griffin

Dec 22, 2019

Anthony D. Griffin, 32 of Poplar Bluff passed away December 22, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Anthony was born September 4, 1987 to Corey Jones and Marian Griffin  in Poplar Bluff.

Anthony will always be remembered for his freestyling.  There was not a day that went by that he was not...

Jackson Lee White Jr

Jackson Lee White Jr

Dec 20, 2019

Jackson White Jr. 58, of Poplar Bluff passed away December 20, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Mr. White was born April 19, 1961 in St. Louis, Mo to the late Jackson White Sr. and Joyce (Neva) White.

He was a chimney repair man for factories.  He was married to Linda White, and she...

Allen Eugene Phillips

Allen Eugene Phillips

Dec 20, 2019

Allen Eugene Phillips, 70, of Poplar Bluff passed away on December 20, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Allen was born on June 17, 1949 to the late Allen and Lillian Irene (Short) Phillips in Bloomfield, Missouri.  He married Ella (Ward) Phillips on July 14, 1973. Mr. Phillips was a gear-head.  He enjoyed cars, especially classic cars. Mr....

Linda Ruth Foster

Linda Ruth Foster

Dec 20, 2019

Linda Ruth Foster, 57 of Poplar Bluff passed away December 20, 2019 in her home with her loving family at her side.

Mrs. Foster was born January 20, 1962 in Poplar Bluff to the late Homer and Violet Osborn.  She was a member of Southside Assembly of God.  She enjoyed attending church, yard sales, shopping and spending...

Debra J. Williams

Debra J. Williams

Dec 18, 2019

Debra J. Williams, 61 of Poplar Bluff passed away December 18, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Debra was born August 15, 1958 to Bob and Lillian (Johnson) Williams in Poplar Bluff.   She enjoyed knitting and crocheting.

Ms. Williams is survived by her parents Bob and Lillian Williams, aunts Brenda Louise Davidson (Hughie), Linda...

Osia M. Gonzales

Osia M. Gonzales

Dec 18, 2019

Osia Gonzales, 85 of Poplar Bluff passed away December 18, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Gonzales was born March 5, 1934 in Leachville, Ark. to the late Charlie Gordon and Wilma Thompson.

She enjoyed flowers, planting, gardening and cooking.  Her passion was singing.   She was a singer/entertainer.

Mrs....

Sue Bailey

Sue Bailey

Dec 5, 2019

Sue Aloa Alexander-McKinney-Bailey, born June 15, 1938, passed away peacefully at her home in Colorado Springs on December 5, 2019.

Sue was born at home in Butler County, Mo. to Chester C. and Floye M. Alexander.  She attended Blue Water and Asher Schools in Wayne County, and Kenyon Elementary and Poplar Bluff Junior High in Poplar Bluff....

Sharon Barker

Sharon Barker

Dec 4, 2019

Sharon Barker, 63, of Poplar Bluff, died December 4, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.   She was born on Dec. 22, 1955 in St Louis to Harvey King and Maxine Owens King Joy.

Sharon was a retired public school teacher and enjoyed sewing and cooking.

She is survived by brothers, Larry Harris (Evelyn), Harvey...

Billy Jones

Billy Jones

Dec 2, 2019

Billy Lane Jones, 61, found a place of comfort with his father, Bill and Christ on Dec. 2, 2019 in his mother's home, surrounded by family.   Lane Jones, son of Billy Ray Jones and Rosalie Donna Jones (Hopkins), was born April 28, 1958 in Jonesboro, Ark. He married Paula Marie Branscum on Aug. 21, 1982 in Qulin.  He was...

Victor Murray Ii

Victor Murray Ii

Nov 27, 2019

Victor Murray II of Poplar Bluff passed away November 27, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center

Mr Murray is survived by his son Victor Murray III and wife Jamie, of Poplar Bluff.

He was a veteran of the United States Army.  He served from 1970- 1973.

There will be a GRAVESIDE inurnment...

Jack Battles Jr.

Jack Battles Jr.

Nov 26, 2019

Jack Battles Jr., 45, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on November 26, 2019 in Butler County. Jack was born on January 8, 1974 to Jack and Debbie Denise Battles in St. Louis, Missouri.  He married Lisa Ann (Gulledge) on January 3, 2017, in Poplar Bluff.. Jack enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle, anything to do with motorsports and...

Sandra Hyde

Sandra Hyde

Nov 24, 2019

Sandra Hyde, 81, of Springfield Mo passed away at her home Nov. 24, 2019. There will be a Graveside funeral at 10:30 am Saturday, Nov. 30th at City Cemetery with Bishop Kent Miller officiating.

Michael Tucker

Michael Tucker

Nov 21, 2019

Michael E. Tucker, 61 passed away November 21, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Per his request there will be no services.

Tammy Sowell

Tammy Sowell

Nov 11, 2019

Tammy "Tamra" Sowell, 62 of Poplar Bluff passed from this life November 11, 2019 at Cedergate Nursing Facility.

Tamra is the daughter of Ray and Dorris Sowell of Poplar Bluff.   She was a long time member of Green Forest Church of Christ.  During her life Tammy's greatest joy was loving on her 13 nieces and nephews.  She...

Shannon Lynette Hurst

Shannon Lynette Hurst

Oct 22, 2019

Shannon Lynette Hurst, 46, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on October 22, 2019 at St. Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. Shannon was born on June 29, 1973 to Norman and Marie (Carpenter) Richmond in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Shannon graduated from Doniphan High School in 1991. She then graduated from Arkansas State University in 1995 as a...

Ona Rushing

Ona Rushing

Oct 21, 2019

Ona Rushing, 82, of Fisk, passed away on October 21, 2019 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  Ona was born on January 22, 1937  in Camden, Tennessee. Mrs. Rushing was a homemaker and enjoyed fishing, gardening, tending to her many flowers and her pet dog, Emmy.  She was a member of the Faith Community Church in...

Lottie Bernice Tanksley

Lottie Bernice Tanksley

Oct 10, 2019

Lottie Bernice Tanksley, 90, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Oct. 10, 2019 at her home in Poplar Bluff. She was born on Oct. 14, 1928 to Robert and Lula G. Watson in Bernie.  She married Benjamin Tanksley Sr. on June 14, 1947.  He preceded her in death Jan. 31, 1982. Lottie enjoyed working crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, watching Cardinals...

Mary Ann Quinn

Mary Ann Quinn

Sep 21, 2019

Mary Ann Quinn, 62, of Poplar Bluff passed away September 21,2019 at the Manor in Poplar Bluff.

The family is planning a memorial service at a later date.

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