Mary Katherine Morrow
Jul 5, 2017
Mary Katherine Morrow received her wings July 1, 2017 at her residence at the age of 76 surrounded by family who loved her dearly. Her positive attitude through two battles with breast cancer was an inspiration to all. Mary was born in Hayti, Mo., on January 28,1941. She was the daughter of Arvel and Ima Williams. Mary was a long...
Irma Jean Jones
Jul 5, 2017
Irma Jean Jones, 73 of Cordova Tn. departed this life on Saturday July 1, 2017 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital East in Memphis Tn. She was a former resident of Poplar Bluff. Visitation will begin at 10 am Saturday July 8, 2017 at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 12 noon in the Funeral Home Chapel. She will...
Warren E. Gilliam Jr
Jul 4, 2017
Warren E. Gilliam Jr., 72 of Poplar Bluff, passed away July 4, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Gilliam was born December 26, 1944 in Hanford, California. He was of the Christian Faith. Mr. Gilliam enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and anything outdoors. He especially enjoyed his dogs; Lady and Muffin. He is survived by his children; Nicki Ruble,...
Juanita Martin
Jul 4, 2017
Juanita Viola Martin, 87, of Fairdealing, Mo., passed away on July 4, 2017 at Southeast Hospital. Mrs. Martin was born on September 28, 1929 in Miami, FL. She worked as a homemaker and enjoyed collecting whatnots, cookie jars, music boxes and snow globes. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder Day Saints in Poplar Bluff....
Dean Garner
Jul 2, 2017
Dean Garner, 79, of Neelyville, Missouri passed away July 2, 2017 at his residence. He was born August 13, 1937, at Dyersburg, Tennessee to the late Lexie Garner and Ethel Richmond Garner. On August 31, 1955 at Holly Springs, Mississippi he was married to Bonnie Jean Price. She departed this life on November 5, 2005. He is survived by; one...
Oscar Ellis
Jun 29, 2017
Oscar Ellis, 78, of Neelyville, Missouri, passed away June 29, 2017 in the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was born, March 5, 1939 at Neelyville, Missouri to the late Albert Ellis Sr and Katie Conley Ellis. He is survived by four sisters; Julia Francis Young of Detroit, Michigan, Mary Alice Holton of Harvey, Illinois, Laura...
Betty Cullum
Jun 26, 2017
Betty Sue Cullum, 69, of Zalma, Mo., passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at the Puxico Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Cullum was born on Aug. 12, 1948 in Parma, Mo. She worked at a shoe factory for Missouri Industries in Dexter, Mo., and enjoyed Horseback riding, country music, dancing, and spending time with her grandchildren. In January of...
Emma Jean Mitchell Little
Jun 22, 2017
Emma Jean Mitchell (Little) , 68, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Emma was born October 19, 1948 in Webb, Mississippi to Beatrice Little and the late William "Bud" Little. After working at Lucy Lee Hospital for fourteen years, Emma retired as a CNA. Before becoming a homemaker with Independent Living...
Freddie Joe Pyle
Jun 20, 2017
Freddie Joe Pyle, 60, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away June 20, 2017 in the NEA Baptist Hospital of Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born September 20, 1956 at Corning, Arkansas to the late Hermann Pyle and Nadine Wilson Pyle. On March 20, 1975 at Mo ark, Arkansas He was married to Debbie Bland. She survives. Also surviving; One daughter Shona Potts...
Michael Fielder
Jun 17, 2017
Neelyville, Mo. - Michael V. Fielder, 55, of Doniphan, Mo., passed away on June 17, 2017. Mr. Fielder was born on May 30, 1962 in Marmaduke, AR. He was self employed, working as a painter/artist and was a member of the West Point United Pentecostal Church. He enjoyed art, fishing, hunting, woodworking and working on mowers and cars. On May...
Albert Andrews Jr. "Buck"
Jun 12, 2017
Albert "Buck" Andrews was born July 4, 1940 and passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017 at the age of 76, peacefully in his home. He was a resident of Poplar Bluff for most of his life. Mr. Andrews married Reva C. Sprague in the late winter of 958, she survives along with their three children: Albert (Marla) Andrews, Deborah (Gary)...
Anna Lorene Miller
Jun 12, 2017
Anna Lorene Miller, 57, of Advance, Mo. passed away on Sun. June 11, 2017 at the Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, Mo. Mrs. Miller was born on Aug. 26, 1959 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She worked as a homemaker and enjoyed singing, baking, sewing and reading. She was a member of the Zalma General Baptist Church. On Sept. 1, 1978,...
Ruby Blankenship
Jun 11, 2017
Ruby Blankenship, 90, of Poplar Bluff passed away June 11, 2017 at The Cedar Gate Nursing Home. Mrs. Blankenship was born May 30, 1927 in Rombaur, MO, to the late Rufus and Julia Badgett. She was a homemaker. On January 13, 1959 she was married to A C Blankenship. He preceded her in death June 15, 1979. Mrs. Blankenship is...
Jerry "Leroy" Colter
Jun 7, 2017
Jerry "Leroy" Colter, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Thursday, June 7, 2017, at his residence. He was born May 28, 1942 in Corning, Ark. He married Marcell Jean (Passley) Colter, January 13, 1989 in Poplar Bluff. She survives. Mr. Colter served in the U.S. Army for 3 years before serving in the U.S. Air Force as an Air...
Betty Turner
Jun 5, 2017
Betty Mae Turner, 89, of Naylor, Mo., passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Westwood Hills Healthcare in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Turner was born on Feb. 28, 1928 in Naylor, Mo. She worked as an elementary teacher for the Naylor R2 School District for 30 years and 2 years at the Buncombe School. She enjoyed traveling, floating Current River,...
Joseph Morris
Jun 5, 2017
Joseph Calvin Morris, 56, of Fairdealing, Mo., passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Morris was born on Feb. 25, 1961 in Poplar Bluff, Mo and was a 1979 graduate of Naylor High School. He worked as a truck driver and enjoyed working on old cars, truck driving,...
Edward Eddie Lee James
Jun 4, 2017
Edward Lee James, 66, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away in Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center June 4, 2017. He was born July 11, 1950, in Corning, Arkansas to the late Everett James and Eva Brooks James. on July 28, 2001 at Poplar Bluff, Missouri he was married to Freda Joyce cox. she survives. Also surviving are his children; Nicole...
Margaret Ann Laughlin
Jun 3, 2017
Margaret Ann Laughlin, 57, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at The Cedar Gate. Mrs. Laughlin was born February 17, 1960 in Advance, Mo. She was of the Pentecostal faith and enjoyed collection jewelry. In 1983 she married Jeff Laughlin in Puxico. He preceded her in death January 15, 2006. Survivors include her children, Julie Ann...
William John Dougherty Jr
Jun 2, 2017
William John "Will" Dougherty, Jr., 50, of Mill Spring, Mo., passed on to his heavenly reward Friday, June 2, 2017 in Belleville, Illinois. Will was born July 28, 1966 in St. Charles, Mo., to William John Sr. and Nancy Lois Dougherty. He married the love of his life, Lisa Faye Bailey, on August 9, 1986. They made their home near...
Sandra Faye Melton
May 31, 2017
Sandra Faye Melton, 55, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Sandra was born July 26, 1961 in St. Louis, Mo. She was a member of Black Creek Missionary Baptist Church and had previously lived in Ripley County. Survivors include her parents, Kenneth and Charlene Melton; her children, Mark Vollet (Jennifer), Jeremy Vollet and Melinda McMurray; two...
