Alvie Leo Johnson
May 25, 2016
Alvie Leo Johnson, 88, of Harviell, Missouri died Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at the Colonial Home in Doniphan, Missouri. He was born January 15, 1928 in Fagus, Missouri to the late Talmadge Johnson and Gertha Hollowell Johnson. He had served as a seaman first class in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Naylor Christian Church and...
Wilma Jean Ward
May 22, 2016
Wilma Jean Ward (nee Sheehy), 74, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 22, 2016 at her home, in Poplar Bluff, surrounded by her family. She was born February 4, 1942, in Poplar Bluff, to Frank and Alice Sheehy. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Robert Ward. Wilma was known for her design work at Rob's Flowers,...
Carry Janine Hasting
May 20, 2016
Carry Janine Hasting, 47, of Neelyville, Mo., passed away on May 20, 2016 at her home. Carry was born on June 19, 1968 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She worked as a homemaker and enjoyed 4 wheel riding, mudding and fishing. She is survived by her children, Tanika Trice, Bradley Trice Jr., Jaheim Watkins, Jamel Watkins, and Shanine Watkins; her mother,...
Tommy Gale Carson
May 18, 2016
Tommy Gale Carson, 57, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Carson was born August 14, 1958 in Rockford, Ill. He worked as a certified nurse's aide in a nursing home. He enjoyed treasure hunting, going to flea markets and going to church. He was a member of Cornerstone Tabernacle...
William "Bill" Gerld Penrod Jr
May 12, 2016
William "Bill" Penrod Jr., of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away May 12, 2016 in Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was born March 17, 1946 in Neelyville, Missouri to the late William G. Penrod Sr. and Lula Mae Grimes Penrod. On January 6, 1967 at Neelyville, Missouri he was married to Joyce Newcomb. She survives. Also...
Richard "Rick" Eugene Wright
May 12, 2016
Richard "Rick" Eugene Wright, 58, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away May 12, 2016 in the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center at Poplar Bluff. He was born May 3, 1958 at Poplar Bluff to the late Wilborne Wright and Dorothy Bunn. On May 13, 1983 at Poplar Bluff He was married to Debbie Howell. She preceded him in death on...
Oda Lee Mace
May 11, 2016
Oda Lee Mace, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Mace was born September 22, 1929 in New Madrid County Mo., to the late Otis Leander Bracey and Edna (Householder) Bracey. Oda was raised by her grandparents, William and Daisey Householder, since she was three years old. Mrs. Mace...
Terry Lynn Allen
May 11, 2016
Terry Lynn Allen, 49, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born October 13, 1966 in Poplar Bluff. Terry was a truck driver for Gregory Logistics and had served his country in the U.S. Navy. On May 21, 2007 he married Shannon (Biggerstaff) Allen in Poplar Bluff. She survives. Other survivors include...
Janice Lou Moore
May 10, 2016
Janice Lou Moore, 66, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Ms. Moore was born July 22, 1949 in St. Louis, Mo. to the late Bennie and Mary (Edwards) Moore. She was a member of New Life Tabernacle Church. She had worked as a dietary aide at Lucy Lee Hospital...
Darrell "Doc" Bates
May 9, 2016
Lifetime Butler County resident, Darrell "Doc" Wayne Bates, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, May 9, 2016 at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center. Darrell was born June 3, 1948 in St. Louis, Mo. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of New Home General Baptist Church. He enjoyed...
Ethel Johnson
May 8, 2016
I can hear my three angels singing to me and my prayers are getting answered and I know I'm going home. I have seen my last tomorrow. I have taken my last breath. My Father God in Heaven has sent me my three angels for the third time since 2002. This time is different. My angels will cuddle me, comfort...
Jimmie J. Lewis
May 7, 2016
Jimmie J. Lewis, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away on May 7, 2016 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Lewis was born on December 31, 1933 in Batesville, Ark., and worked as a Boil Maker. A Memorial Service will be on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel in Neelyville.
Nora Evelyn Loftis
May 4, 2016
Nora Evelyn Loftis, 55, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Mrs. Loftis was born January 25, 1961 in Poplar Bluff. She worked as a Registered Nurse for the State of Mo. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding her Harley and being with her grandchildren. She was a member of Shepards Chapel....
Brandon Southerly
May 3, 2016
Brandon Kyle Southerly, 23, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away on May 3, 2016. Brandon was born on July 21, 1992 in St. Louis, Mo. He worked as a construction worker for Harold’s Parks Construction. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, riding ATVs and dirt bikes. He is survived by his Mother, Kristie Southerly Parks and Step-Father, Harold Parks of Poplar...
J.R. Rippee
Apr 30, 2016
J.R. Rippee, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Saturday April 30, 2016 at Florrisant, Mo. Mr. Rippee was born April 18, 1944 in Pocahontas, Ark. to the late Roy T. Rippee and Bessie Lee Rippee (Nee) Anderson. J.R. was of the Baptist faith. He served his country in the United States Army in Germany. He was a lifetime resident...
Vernita Joyce Johnson
Apr 26, 2016
Vernita Joyce Johnson, 68, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away April 26, 2016 at her home. She was born January 13, 1948 in Memphis, Tennessee. She was the first of seven children from the union of Leon Adkins Sr. and Ruth Onita Pitts. At around two years of age, Vernita’s family relocated to Chicago, Ill. Once in Chicago she completed...
Zelma Beauton Maddox Thurman
Apr 25, 2016
Zelma Beauton Maddox Thurman, 95, of Harviell, Mo., passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Thurman was born on Oct. 8, 1920 in Ridgley, TN. She worked as a homemaker and was a pastor’s wife, serving several area churches in a span of 60 years. She loved her family, feeding birds, squirrels...
Clyde Stone
Apr 23, 2016
Clyde Ray Stone, 81 of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital. Mr. Stone was born December 22, 1934, in Poplar Bluff, to the late Joe and Ruby (Montgomery) Stone. Mr. Stone was a member of First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. He loved his church family and everyone in his...
Bradley Nelson Santos
Apr 22, 2016
Bradley Nelson Santos, 33, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away April 22, 2016 at his home. He was born June 14, 1982 to Luis Santos and Sandra Breckinridge-Cardwell and raised by step-mother Streto Santos. Brad was a former member of the Butler Co. Sherriff's Dept. and the 1137th Military Police Co. out of Kennett, Mo., where he attained the rank...
Lucy Faye Boatner
Apr 20, 2016
Lucy Faye Boatner, 81, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 19, 1934 in Dyer, Ark., to the late Dewey Hill and Essie (Harris) Hill. She had worked as a LPN for a nursing home and enjoyed playing bingo, fishing, raising flowers and cooking. She...
