Remembering Loved Ones in Poplar Bluff

Mar 13, 2017

Rick Boyd Rudd, 53, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Rick was born September 12, 1963 in St. Charles, Mo. He was an auto mechanic by trade and enjoyed tinkering on cars and watching movies. He is survived by his sister, Debra Butler (Boyd) of Harviell and two brothers,...

Mar 9, 2017

Connie Victoria Vaughn, 64, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away at her home Thursday, March 9, 2017. Mrs. Vaughn was born September 12, 1952 in Poplar Bluff. She is survived by her son, Kevin (Lani) Vaughn; 2 sisters, Judy Pfeifer and Joyce Kelley; 3 brothers, Dennis Herford, Clay Herford and Melvin Herford, as well as 3 grandchildren, Kelli Vaughn, Travis...

Mar 6, 2017

Debra "Debie" Lynn Thrower, 59, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, with her family at her side. The daughter of Arthur Brown and Mary (Eubanks) Brown, Debie was born March 6, 1958 in Poplar Bluff. Her parents survive. She worked at Advanced Healthcare in Poplar Bluff as a medical...

Mar 6, 2017

William Lee Davis, 49, of Fairdealing, Mo., passed away on March 3, 2017 at his home. Mr. Davis was born on Dec. 24, 1967 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He worked as a sawyer at the Sawmill and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include, one daughter Crystal Renee Davis (Address unknown); 2 step-children, Tonya Bradsassie...

Mar 4, 2017

Adam Ray Manes, 29, of Williamsville, Mo., passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017 in Poplar Bluff. Adam was born June 21, 1987 in Poplar Bluff. He worked at Schaller Hardwood Lumber Co. and enjoyed spending time with his son, Austin and his nieces. Adam had a lot of group and church family that he also enjoyed being with. He attended...

Mar 3, 2017

Mar 2, 2017

David Wayne Reed, 53, of Florissant, Mo., departed this life Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Christian Hospital in St. Louis. David was born August 11, 1963 in Poplar Bluff, Mo., to the union of Ferdie Reed Sr. and Lillie Mae Reed. He was the eighth of eleven children. He graduated from Three Rivers Community College with an Associate Degree; from...

Mar 2, 2017

Floyd Earl Burns, 77, of Naylor, Missouri passed away March 2, 2017 in the Westwood Hills Nursing Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was born December 26, 1939 at Essex, Missouri to the late Elmer and Lydia Burns. He is survived by his children, Debbie Duhon of Corning, Arkansas, Don Burns and wife, Sherry of Poplar Bluff, Missouri and Stephanie...

Mar 1, 2017

Imogene Spargo Sullivan, 92, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Feb. 28, 2017 at Swift Creek Residential Care in Poplar Bluff, with her family by her side. Mrs. Sullivan was born March 20, 1924 in Black Oak, AR. She worked as a farmer and enjoyed gardening, quilting and was involved in TOPS organization in Poplar Bluff. She was a member...

Mar 1, 2017

John D. Shepherd, 66, of Neelyville, Missouri passed away, March 1, 2017 in the Southeast Hospital of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born April 12, 1950 to the late John B. Shepherd and Mamie Irene Somers Shepherd. On June 19, 1999 at Neelyville, Missouri John was married to Diane Vannada. She survives. Also surviving are his children; John Shepherd Jr....

Mar 1, 2017

Catherine Marcella Harper, 79, passed away on Feb. 3, 2017 in Queensland, Australia. Mrs. Harper was born on June 26, 1937 in Ironton, Mo. She loved hunting, flowers, talking to people about the Bible and blessings of Jehovah’s Kingdom. On August 28, 1955, she married Earnest L. Harper Sr. in Ironton, Mo. He preceded her in death on Feb. 27,...

Feb 28, 2017

Thomas "Tommy" Hugo Clarkson, 73, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away peacefully at his home February 28, 2017. Mr. Clarkson was born January 15, 1944 in Poplar Bluff, to the late William Clarkson and Irene (Boeving) Clarkson. Mr. Clarkson attended the Palace of Praise Church. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and was the...

Feb 24, 2017

Timothy Shawn Anderson, 46, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., departed this life Friday, February 24, 2017 in Butler County. He was born November 20, 1970 in Poplar Bluff and had worked at Mid Continent Nail. Survivors include his father, Tom Anderson; his mother, Brenda Pauline "Polly" Anderson; as well as a son, Dustin Sykes and sister, Kimberly Jo Scarlet. He was...

Feb 23, 2017

Casandra Del Schlatweiler, 66, of Wappapello, Mo., passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017 at her home. Daughter of Welton Prewitt and Freda (Bell) Prewitt, she was born October, 26, 1950 in Piggott, Ark. A homemaker, she enjoyed spending time with her family and playing Bingo. On June 22, 1968 she married Thomas Ralph Schlatweiler. He preceded her in death January...

Feb 21, 2017

Elois Watson, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born March 18, 1927. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed sewing and traveling. Her daughter, Ann Fairless and husband, John survive. Those preceding her in death include her parents, Robert Houston Forehand and Bula Mae (Brown)...

Feb 19, 2017

Gary Lynn Kenser, 63, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Sunday February 19, 2017 at the John J Pershing V.A. Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Kenser was born February 24, 1953 in Fairdealing, Mo. He was a member of Green Forest Church of Christ, Grandin Masonic Lodge, Elks Lodge Poplar Bluff, and two years as past commander of the...

Feb 17, 2017

Ethel Lucille Politte, 85, of Poplar Bluff, died on Friday, February 17, 2017. She was born November 8, 1931 in Corning, Ar. to Harry & Edna Mulhollen Johnson. Ms. Politte was a graduate of Neelyville High School where she excelled in academics and basketball. In 1950, she married Raymond Smith and they relocated to St. Louis where she co-owned and...

Feb 16, 2017

Mattie Josephine Odle, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at 11a.m. on March 4, 2017 at First United Baptist Church of Farmington, 504 Yale St., Farmington, Mo.

Josephine was born in Marianna, Arkansas to Otto and Pearl Long...

Feb 13, 2017

Dale Lee Sullivan, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. The son of Luther F. "Sonny" Sullivan and Alma (Shearrer) Sullivan, Dale was born April 19, 1949 in Poplar Bluff. He was a member of New Home General Baptist Church. He had worked as a plumber, served as Fire...

Feb 13, 2017

Cynthia "Cindy" Pearl Chestnut, 65, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away on Feb. 13, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. Chestnut was born on Feb. 18, 1951 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She worked as a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Cynthia enjoyed fishing, flowers and being with her grandchildren. On Sept. 18, 1971, she married Gene Chestnut in Poplar...