Remembering Loved Ones in Poplar Bluff

Honoring the Lives of Those We’ve Lost

Hardy Barker Jr

Hardy Barker Jr

Jan 26, 2017

Hardy Barker Jr., 85, of Doniphan, Missouri, passed away January 26, 2017 in the John J. Pershing V.A Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was born September 14, 1931 at Advance, Missouri to the late Hardy Barker Sr. and Rhoda Hendrickson Barker He was married to Thelma Colleen Barker and she preceded him in death on June 20, 2008....

Frances Elaine Hamilton

Frances Elaine Hamilton

Jan 25, 2017

Frances Elaine Hamilton, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the Oakdale Care Center. Frances was born June 6, 1933 in Gideon, Mo. to Melvin and Millicent Gibson. Both preceded her in death. She was a member of South Poplar Bluff General Baptist Church (where she taught Sunday school for many years), ADK, and Missouri...

Lois Arlene Perryman

Lois Arlene Perryman

Jan 23, 2017

Lois Arlene Perryman, 77, of Ellsinore, Mo., passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 in Poplar Bluff. She was born April 24, 1939 in Port Angeles, Wa. She was a member of Walton Chapel Church and had worked at the Boy’s and Girl’s Club as a cook. She enjoyed puzzles, reading, working in her flowers and she loved hummingbirds. On July...

Gail Rose Colter

Gail Rose Colter

Jan 23, 2017

Gail Rose Colter, 68, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 in the arms of her daughters, Karman Rose Lucas and Joann Larra Brand at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Gail was born May 18, 1948 in Billings, Montana to Thomas F. Levan and Dorothy J. (VanHoosier) Levan, who preceded her in death in 2009. On October...

Robert Allen "Sonny" Reed

Robert Allen "Sonny" Reed

Jan 22, 2017

Robert Allen "Sonny" Reed, 68, of Doniphan, Mo., passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Sonny was born August 19, 1948 in Catron, Mo., son of the late Robert Edward Reed and Helen Marie (Whitaker) Reed. He was a bus mechanic for the Doniphan R-1 School, from which he retired. He greatly enjoyed handling...

Claudetta Littrell

Claudetta Littrell

Jan 22, 2017

Claudetta Irene Littrell, 66, of Doniphan passed away on Jan. 21, 2017 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. Mrs. Littrell was born on Aug. 30, 1950 in Doniphan, Mo. She was retired from S.M.T.S where she worked as a transportation driver for 24 years. She loved reading, being outdoors, camping, church, having friends and...

Betty Yandell

Betty Yandell

Jan 21, 2017

Betty Jean Yandell, 72, of Corning, Arkansas, passed away January 21, 2017 at her residence. She was born May 12, 1989 at Boydsville, Arkansas to the late Earnest Howell and Revell Goulsby Howell. On October 4, 1974 at Poplar Bluff, Missouri She was married to Euris Jackson Yandell. he preceded her in death on May 18, 1992. She is survived...

Yoshiyah York

Yoshiyah York

Jan 20, 2017

Yoshiyah York, 9, of Doniphan, Missouri departed this life on January 20, 2017 at his home. He was born February 12, 2007 at Mamoth Spring, Arkansas. He is survived by his parents, Kenny and Renee Smith of Doniphan, Missouri; his sisters and brothers, Madelyne, Abbe, Audree, Lucas, Eliyah, Kenny, Jasmina, and Isaiah. Yoshyah enjoyed wood working projects, drawing, riding his...

Verna Lerane Vicki Haggard

Verna Lerane Vicki Haggard

Jan 20, 2017

Verna Lerane (Vicki) Haggard, 87, passed away January 20, 2017 in the NHC Healthcare Center in Maryland Heights, Missouri. She was born August 6, 1929 at Fairdealing, Missouri to the late Willis Mitchell and Edna Arivett. On November 20, 1984 at Ellington, Missouri she married Eugene O'Neil Haggard. He preceded her in death on May 31, 2003. She is survived...

Jackie P. Dare

Jackie P. Dare

Jan 19, 2017

Jackie P. Dare, 64, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Jackie was born April 25, 1952 in Poplar Bluff, daughter of the late Harlen Russell and Dorothy (Davenport) Russell. A homemaker, she enjoyed doing things with her grandkids. On March 28, 1970 in Poplar Bluff, she married Terry Dare,...

Melvin Gene Horn

Melvin Gene Horn

Jan 17, 2017

Melvin Gene Horn, 77, of Doniphan, Mo., passed away on Jan. 15, 2017 at his home. Mr. Horn was born on April 28, 1939 in Bernie, MO. He worked as a farmer and enjoyed fishing, hunting and the outdoors. He was a member of the New Hope Church and the V.F.W. Melvin is also a Veteran, having served in the...

Jack Parham

Jack Parham

Jan 17, 2017

Jack Parham, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away on Jan. 17, 2017 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Parham was born on July 23, 1933. He worked as a farmer and enjoyed fishing, hunting and picking witch Hazel. He was of the Pentecostal faith. Jack is survived by his son, Norman Wade Parham of Corban, IL.; sisters,...

Lawrence "John" Buhler

Lawrence "John" Buhler

Jan 16, 2017

Lawrence "John" Buhler, 90, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away on Sat. Jan. 14, 2017 at the John J. Pershing V.A. Medical Center. Mr. Buhler was born on April 27, 1926 in Butler County, Mo. He worked as a farmer and enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, gardening and his grandchildren. Lawrence was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving in WWII....

Josephine Elizabeth Chotrow

Josephine Elizabeth Chotrow

Jan 14, 2017

Josephine Elizabeth Chotrow, 49, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., departed this life Saturday, January 14, 2017 at The Cedargate in Poplar Bluff. She was born August 18, 1967, in Sikeston Mo. to the late Harry Russell and Mary (Hayse) Russell. She enjoyed reading, spending time with her grandchildren and taking care of her home. Surviving include her children, Richard Eugene Schaefer,...

Claude Gene Hill

Claude Gene Hill

Jan 12, 2017

Claude Gene Hill, 79, of Farmington, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, departed this life on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the Farmington Presbyterian Manor in Farmington. Claude was born November 3, 1937 in St. Louis, Mo., to the late Marion Thelma (Hill) Adams. He was a truck driver and enjoyed playing golf and fishing. He was a charter member of...

Tommy Crossen

Tommy Crossen

Jan 11, 2017

Tommy Crossen, 68, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri,(formally of Neelyville) passed away at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, January 11, 2017. He was born March 1, 1948 in Butler County, Missouri to the late Elmer Crossen and Mary Crawford Crossen. In April 1967 in Neelyville He was married to Betty Ann Leonard. She preceded him in death on June 10,...

Charles Dewayne Brooks Jr

Charles Dewayne Brooks Jr

Jan 10, 2017

Charlie Brooks Jr., 36, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at his home. He was born January 7, 1981 in Poplar Bluff. On November 22, 2004 he married Angela Marie Brooks. She preceded him in death February 22, 2013. He is survived by his father, Charles Brooks Sr.; his mother, Donna (Grace ) Short and step-father,...

Thelma Payne

Thelma Payne

Jan 10, 2017

Thelma Payne, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Payne was born May 20, 1932 in Acorn, Mo. She was a member of Liberty Church and enjoyed embroidery and planting flowers. Survivors include a son, Larry Payne and daughter, Alessa Payne; two sisters, Violet Brashear and Wilma Smith (Richard); a grandson, Benny...

Kathy Griffin

Kathy Griffin

Jan 9, 2017

Kathy Griffin, 71, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., was called home to be with the Lord Monday, January 9, 2017 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. She passed with her loved ones by her side. She was born August 21, 1945 to the late Clifford and Marie Rayfield. She retired from Newberry's after 20 years of...

Robert D. "Bo" Anderson

Robert D. "Bo" Anderson

Jan 9, 2017

Robert D. "Bo" Anderson, 81, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at The Cedargate in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Anderson was born September 24, 1935 in Catron, Mo., to the late Phillip J. Anderson and Sally (Lewis) Anderson. He was a member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed singing in the choir. Survivors include four...

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