Remembering Loved Ones in Poplar Bluff

Honoring the Lives of Those We’ve Lost

Matthew Easter

Matthew Easter

Feb 13, 2018

Matthew E. Easter, 75 of Poplar Bluff, passed away on February 13, 2018 at Westwood Hills Nursing Home. He was born on July 15, 1942 at Poplar Bluff, MO. Matthew is survived by his daughter, Fern Kay McClure; guardian, Linda Bosse of Poplar Bluff, MO; . Visitation will be held Friday, February 16, 2018, 10:00 am - 11:00 am at...

Jennie May Davidson

Jennie May Davidson

Feb 11, 2018

Jennie May Davidson, 90 of Poplar Bluff passed away on Sunday Feb. 11, 2018 at the Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. She was born on April 24, 1927 to the late Ben and Salley (Conover) Stephens. On August 6, 1946 she was united in marriage to David Davidson Sr. He preceded her in death on July 8, 1992....

Gerald "Jerry " Deal

Gerald "Jerry " Deal

Jan 28, 2018

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Deal, 84 of Poplar Bluff, passed away on January 28, 2018 at his home. He was born on April 29, 1933 to the late Lee and Alda (Vaughn) Deal at Poplar Bluff, MO. He was a member of Second Baptist Church. He was a contractor and a veteran of the United States Air Force 1951-1955. Jerry enjoyed...

Mary Fears

Mary Fears

Jan 28, 2018

Mary Alice Fears, 87 of Poplar Bluff, passed away on January 28, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 30, 1930 to the late Roscoe and Katie (Camp) Boyle at Naylor, MO. Mary worked as a checkout supervisor for K-Mart. On June 26, 1948 she married Leo at Piggott, AR. She was a member of...

Charles Edward Bertholomey Jr

Charles Edward Bertholomey Jr

Jan 26, 2018

Charles Edward Bertholomey, 62 of Poplar Bluff, passed away January 26, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 31, 1955 to Charles Bertholomey Sr. and Mary Hollis at Chicago, IL. Charles was a truck driver. On December 3, 1995 he married Karen Powell in Poplar Bluff. He enjoyed going to Rick's to drink coffee, being...

John Waligora Jr

John Waligora Jr

Jan 23, 2018

John Louis Waligora Jr. 67 of Poplar Bluff passed away January 23,2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Waligora was born March 14, 1950 in Milwaukee, WI to the late John Waligora Sr. and Mae (Rediski) Waligora. He enjoyed woodworking, bowling and being with family. On August 22, 1972 he married Patsy (Feverston) Waligora in Poplar Bluff. She survives....

Tammy Thurman

Tammy Thurman

Jan 22, 2018

Tammy Thurman, 51, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on January 22, 2018 at Poplar Bluff, MO. She was born on January 11, 1967 at St. Louis, MO. She was an LPN. She was a member of a member of the Palace of Praise. She enjoyed her family, friends and her church. She is survived by, Daughter, Ashley (James) Koonce; Two...

Mary Pruett

Mary Pruett

Jan 14, 2018

Mary Frances Pruett, 79 of Poplar Bluff, passed away on January 14, 2018 at the Manor in Poplar Bluff. She was born on November 1, 1938 to the late Everett Brown and Elizabeth (Ward) Gentry at Sikeston, MO. On February 18, 1955 she married Eugene Pruett at Scott City, MO, he preceded her in death Jan. 11, 2008. She was...

Earl Willcut

Earl Willcut

Jan 11, 2018

Earl Willcut, 83 of Poplar Bluff, passed away January 11, 2018 at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. He was born on April 7, 1934. He was married to Alliene ( Mayes) Willcut. She preceded him in death in 2003. He was a member of member of Twin Springs Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge of Poplar Bluff. Earl...

Dorothy Tomblin

Dorothy Tomblin

Jan 9, 2018

Dorothy M. Tomblin, 80,of Poplar Bluff, passed away on January 9, 2018 at the Puxico Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on September 2, 1937 in Alabama. She had made medical gloves. She enjoyed watching wrestling on television and enjoyed the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dorothy is survived by Two Sons, Mike Tomblin of Fisk, MO, Phillip Tomblin of Poplar...

Dorothy Buck

Dorothy Buck

Jan 9, 2018

Dorothy Ann Buck, 83 of St.Charles, passed away on January 9, 2018 at Lewis and Clark Gardens in Saint Charles, MO. She was born on December 25, 1934 in Wardell, MO. On September 2, 1950 she married Wilson Buck in Pocahontas, AR. Dorothy is survived by three Sons, Steven (Cathy) Buck, David (friend Celia) Buck, Roger (Jodi) Buck; four Grandsons,...

Phyllis Sutton

Phyllis Sutton

Jan 8, 2018

Phyllis Louise Sutton, 54, of Poplar Bluff passed away Thursday January 4, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born Oct. 27,1963 to Jack Yates and Sharon (Arbuckle) Pipkins at Elgin, IL Phyllis worked as a waitress. She was of non-denominational faith. Phyllis is survived by her parents; three sisters, Linda Hobbs and Penny Jackson both of Poplar...

Bonnie Jett

Bonnie Jett

Jan 6, 2018

Bonnie Jett, 59 of Poplar Bluff, passed away January 6,2018 at her home. She was born April 17,1958 in St. Louis, Mo. Ms. Jett enjoyed caring for her pets and being with friends and family. She is survived by a brother; Raymond Rodgers and sisters; Joyce Waite, Barbara Rankin, Linda Kay Rodgers and her companion William D. King. Ms. Jett...

Amy Lynn Vonruedgisch

Amy Lynn Vonruedgisch

Jan 3, 2018

Amy Lynn Von Ruedgisch, 39 Years, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on January 3, 2018 at St. Mary's-Audrain in Mexico, MO. She was born on May 1, 1978 to Burley and Linda (Loyd) VonRuedgisch at Fort Benning, GA. She Attended Southside Assembly of God. Amy is survived by her Daughter, Logan Markham; her parents; a Brother, Jason VonRuedgisch; Grandchild, Avery...

Jimmie Lee

Jimmie Lee

Jan 3, 2018

Jimmie Dal Lee, 66 of Poplar Bluff, passed away on January 3, 2018 at his home. He was born on September 7, 1951 to George and Dorothy (Hall) Lee at Poplar Bluff, MO. Jimmie worked as a truck driver and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. Jimmie is survived by his daughter, Nikki Benzing(Tony) of Germantown, TN; grandchildren, Landry and Emma Benzing;...

Sarah Ellington

Sarah Ellington

Dec 29, 2017

Sarah Ellington, 81, of Poplar Bluff passed away at her home on December 28,2017. She was born Nov. 1, 1936 in St. Joseph, MO. She enjoyed playing bingo, being with family, and watching t.v. She was married to Chester Ellington in St. Joseph, MO. He preceded her in death Feb. 1982. Sarah is survived by her children; Ralph White, John...

Lottie Aleene Sweeza

Lottie Aleene Sweeza

Dec 29, 2017

Lottie Sweeza, 73, of Poplar Bluff passed away December 28,2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Sweeza was born Dec. 17,1944 in Poplar Bluff. She was a member of Revival Time Tabernacle. She enjoyed needle work, reading her Bible and watching t.v. She was married to Noah E. Sweeza but he preceded her in death Oct.31,2000. Surviving are children:...

Michael Ray Gibbs Sr

Michael Ray Gibbs Sr

Dec 29, 2017

Michael Ray Gibbs Sr. 70, of Poplar Bluff passed away Dec. 29,2017 at his home. Mr. Gibbs was born July 4, 1947 in Fisk, Mo. He was a member of the Bible Baptist Church. Mr. Gibbs had careers as a horse trainer, a deputy for Butler County Sherriff Dept. , and ordained minister, cement truck driver and had been a...

Marvin Pierce

Marvin Pierce

Dec 23, 2017

Marvin Edward Pierce, 81, of Poplar Bluff passed away December 22, 2017 at San Antonio Regional Hospital in Upland, CA. Mr. Pierce was born Nov. 6, 1936 in Poplar Bluff. He had founded and helped build Northside Missionary Baptist Church and was ordained as a deacon; later he served as deacon in Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church and most recent, Emmanuel...

John Edgar Nelson

John Edgar Nelson

Dec 22, 2017

John Edgar Nelson 71, of Poplar Bluff passed away Dec 18 at his home. Mr. Nelson was born Sept. 27,1946 in Pontiac Michigan. He enjoyed riding his Harley and fishing. He is survived by chidren; Johnny Mike Nelson, Carmon Nelson, Laura Kennedy, sisters; Judy Cox, Carmen Flesher, Sharon Chaepel, brothers; Joseph Marlee, Jimmy Livingston, 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren. He was...

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