Remembering Loved Ones in Poplar Bluff
Honoring the Lives of Those We’ve Lost
Nancy Bach "Downey" Earley
Dec 12, 2016
Nancy Bach "Downey" Earley, 69, of Poplar Bluff,Mo. departed this life Monday December 12, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was a retired Family Nurse Practitioner. She was born July 12,1947 in Louisville, Ky, and formerly lived in Harviell. She loved animals, spending time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, swimming, the outdoors, eating at Huddle House with her best friend...
Connie Crews
Dec 12, 2016
Connie Crews, 63, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away December 12, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Crews was born October 12, 1953 in Taylorville, Illinois. She attended Kerns Chapel Church in Stringtown, Mo. She enjoyed shooting guns, horses, caring for her animals and spending time with her family. She is survived by her children, Gerald Gatons Jr. (Rustina), Julie Doty...
Glen Young
Dec 11, 2016
Glen Denver Young, 81, of Naylor, Mo., passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 at the Oak Dale Residential Care in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Young was born on November 25, 1935 in Naylor. He worked as a farmer and enjoyed hunting, running his dogs, outdoors and gardening. He drove the school bus for the Naylor school district from 1968-1981 and attended...
Grayson Ray Markham
Dec 7, 2016
Grayson Ray Markham, 63, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Markham was born July 17, 1953 in Poplar Bluff, to the late George Robert Markham and Tommie (Stafford) Markham. He was a carpenter and enjoyed going to the river, camping, boating and being with his grandchildren. He was of the Southern Baptist...
Michael Eugene Norman
Dec 7, 2016
Michael Eugene Norman, 63, of Wappapello, Mo., passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center. Mr. Norman was born February 16, 1953 in Kennett, Mo. to Eugene and Bonnie Norman. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. A former contractor, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. On December 14, 1998 he...
William C. "Buck" Meadors
Dec 5, 2016
William C. "Buck" Meadors, 86, of Doniphan, passed away December 5, 2016 at the Current River Nursing Center in Doniphan, Mo. Mr. Meadors was born July 11, 1930 in Success, AR to the late John "Red" Meadors and Pearl (Tillman) Meadors. Mr. Meadors was a retired fork lift operator for Boeing Aircraft in St. Louis, Mo. After retiring in 1988,...
Timmie Lee Stratton
Dec 3, 2016
Timmie Lee Stratton, 60, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He was born on June 16, 1956, in Broseley, Mo., to the late Fred and Beulah (Slaughter) Christian. A self employed carpenter, he enjoyed fishing, going to flee markets, and playing pool. He is survived by his...
Rosebud Peters
Nov 26, 2016
Rosebud Marie Peters, 91, of Oxly, Mo. passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. She was born June 27, 1925, in Hammond, In., to the late Alfred Kayes and Marie (Hilfaker) Kayes. Rosebud was a member of United Methodist Church in Doniphan. She enjoyed writing poetry and she loved everyone. She was...
Doyle Wayne Switzer
Nov 25, 2016
Doyle Wayne Switzer, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away November 25, 2016 at Westwood Hills Healthcare in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Switzer was born September 2, 1937 in Doniphan, Mo., to the late Delbert Switzer and Nettie Switzer. He enjoyed to read. On November 2, 1963 he married Veda Switzer. She preceded him in death in 2008. Mr. Switzer is...
Lillie Mae Snodgrass
Nov 24, 2016
Lillie Mae Snodgrass, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away November 24, 2016 at Mark Twain Caring Center. Mrs. Snodgrass was born May 31, 1928 in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late Daniel and Kati Douglas. A homemaker, she enjoyed dancing and was a lifetime member of the Eagles in Poplar Bluff. She married Elvin Snodgrass in 1983. He passed away...
Kendall Lynn Purser
Nov 24, 2016
Kendall Lynn Purser, 71, of New Madrid, Missouri passed away, November 24, 2016 at his residence. He was born January 1, 1945 to the late Dixie Purser and Bessie Louise Gross Purser Cardell. One July 20, 1987 at New Madrid, Missouri he was married to Christine Cross. She survives. Also surviving are; three daughters; Leah, Laura, and Missy, five sisters;...
Patricia Lynn Reed
Nov 16, 2016
A family interment will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 21, 2016 at the Morocco Cemetery, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., for Patricia Lynn Reed, 57, of Kansas City, Mo.
William Keith Baker
Nov 15, 2016
William Keith Baker, 71, of Qulin, Mo., passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Baker was born December 28, 1944, in Qulin, to the late Artie and Daisy (Newby) Baker. He served in the U.S. Army from 1965-1967 as a marksman. A former machine operator, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and the outdoors. He also served as deacon...
Charlotte Ann Barnes
Nov 14, 2016
Charlotte Ann Barnes, 54, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, November 14, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Ms. Barnes was born November 19, 1961, in Poplar Bluff, to the late Rayburn and Elnora (Sales) Barnes. She enjoyed animals, horseback riding, and fishing. She is survived by her long time companion, Jerry Fleener Sr.; her sons, Rusty Ray...
Richard L. Anderson
Nov 13, 2016
Richard Lane Anderson was called home Sunday, November 13, 2016 to be with the Lord at the age of 57. He was born February 7, 1959 in Marceline, Mo. to the late Elzia and Naomi (Teeters) Anderson. A former resident of Illinois, Richard had lived in Poplar Bluff, Mo. for six years. He was a former truck driver and enjoyed...
Robert Lee Cooley
Nov 1, 2016
Robert Lee Cooley, 89, of Doniphan, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born January 28, 1927 in Locust Grove, Arkansas to the late George Washington Watt Cooley and Tennie "Lofton" Cooley. On November 18, 1944 at New Madrid, Missouri He was married to Mary Christine Smith. She preceded him in death...
Lawrence Davis
Oct 27, 2016
Lawrence Davis, 70, of Harviell, Mo., passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at his home. Mr. Davis was born August 18, 1946, to the late Lloyd Davis and Glendora (Jessup) Davis, in Granite City, Ill. He was a tour bus driver and enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers, karaoke and watching old movies. Mr. Davis is survived by a...
David Shaw
Oct 25, 2016
David Shaw, 76 of Kennett, Missouri passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Shaw was cremated and no services are planned at this time.
Amanda Kenser
Oct 25, 2016
Amanda Lee Kenser, 28, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Amanda was born January 12, 1988 in Houston, Tx. She enjoyed her boys, music, reading, writing and friends. Survivors include her father, Larry Kenser; her mother, Kim (White)Kenser; two sons, Skyler Kenser and Riley McNiel; one sister, Tonya...
Jacqueline Mcclure
Oct 24, 2016
Jacqueline Louise McClure, 54, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, October 24, 2016 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born May 31, 1962 in Los Angeles, Ca. She loved painting, crafts and loved her grandchildren. She worked in law enforcement as a police officer. Survivors include her daughter, Samantha Lawrence and mother, Sylvia Jean (Burns) Mick;...
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