Remembering Loved Ones in Poplar Bluff

Honoring the Lives of Those We’ve Lost

Scott "Butter" Bowman

Scott "Butter" Bowman

Nov 26, 2014

Scott "Butter" Bowman, 44, of Neelyville, Mo. died Mon. Nov. 24, 2014 in Supply, AR. Mr. Bowman was born Sept. 21, 1970 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was a farmer and a lifelong resident of Butler County. He enjoyed hunting arrowheads, swimming, the river, and tractor pulls. He was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include one child, James Dillion Owens...

Stella Magill Parrish

Stella Magill Parrish

Nov 26, 2014

Stella Magill Parrish, 74, of Carterville, Ill., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away at 10:01 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2014 in West Frankfort with her family by her side. She was born September 18, 1940, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., to Henry and Vada (Hendrix) Magill. She married Tarrell Parrish who preceded her in death on July 2, 1993. Survivors...

Elvin Spencer

Elvin Spencer

Nov 26, 2014

Elvin Spencer, 70, of Neelyville, Mo. died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Spencer was born Oct. 16, 1944 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He worked as a farmer and worked at a sawmill. He was a lifelong resident of Butler County and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his grandchildren. On February 8, 1964 he married Dorothy Muller in Poplar...

Charles Hodge

Charles Hodge

Nov 24, 2014

Charles A. Hodge, 85, of Poplar Bluff passed away at the home of his daughter, Jacqulyn Barks on November 21, 2014. Mr. Hodge was of the Baptist faith and in his early years pastored several church's in this area. He was retired and was the owner of Poplar Bluff Upholstery, for several years. He was a member of the SEMO...

Wyman G. Alliston

Wyman G. Alliston

Nov 21, 2014

Wyman G. Alliston, 91, of Neelyville, Missouri passed away November 21, 2014 in the Mark Twain Caring Center at Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was born November 12, 1923 to the late Roy Alliston and Pearl Ray Alliston. On February 25, 1950 at Pocahontas, Arkansas He was married to Gladys Ward. She preceded him in death Monday January 20, 1992. Wyman...

David "Dave" Clayton

David "Dave" Clayton

Nov 21, 2014

David Franklin Clayton, 87, of Doniphan, Missouri passed away November 21, 2014 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was born January 22, 1927 at Gatewood, Missouri to the late John Newton Clayton Sr. and Cleo Brown Clayton. On December 26, 1964 at St. Louis, Missouri He was married to Lois M Koons. She survives....

Shirley Ray Martin

Shirley Ray Martin

Nov 19, 2014

Ray Martin, 90, of Fairdealing, Missouri pass away November 19, 2014 in the Southeast Health Care Center of Doniphan, Missouri. He was born January 20, 1924 in Raymond City, Virginia to the late James Albert Martin and Lyda Bell Asbury Martin. On December 23, 1946 at Pocahontas, Arkansas He was married to Juanita Gaines. She survives. Also surviving is his...

Madge Sample

Madge Sample

Nov 15, 2014

Madge Wright Sample, 94, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at her home. She was born May 1, 1920 in Cape Girardeau to the late James E. Wright and Della Mae (Martin)Wright. On Feb. 18, 1939 she married Henry A. Sample. He preceded her in death in 1983. Mrs. Sample is...

Art O'Conner

Art O'Conner

Nov 5, 2014

Art O'Conner, 50, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2014 in Wayne County, Mo. Mr. O'Conner was born June 5, 1964 in Litchfield, Ill. to the late Vondie O'Conner and Beulah (Andrews) O'Conner. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church. He was a commercial electrician and enjoyed his dogs, computers and anything outdoors. On September 23,...

Carolyn "Betty" Massey

Carolyn "Betty" Massey

Nov 2, 2014

Carolyn "Betty" Massey, 92, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014 at the Westwood Hills Healthcare. Mrs. Massey was born June 27, 1922 in Poplar Bluff to the late David M. Gullette and Leona (Perry) Gullette. She was a member of Fellowship General Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. A retired LPN she also was a foster grandmother...

Sharon Rippee

Sharon Rippee

Nov 2, 2014

Sharon Sue Rippee, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. No more sorrow, no more pain, she's walking the streets of glory. Mrs. Rippee was born August 27, 1945 in St. Louis, Mo. She was of the Baptist faith. A homemaker, she enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking, yard sales, and...

Rev. Lester E. Galbraith

Rev. Lester E. Galbraith

Oct 29, 2014

Rev. Lester Erben Galbraith, 94, of Mountain View, Mo. and formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at the Mountain View Healthcare. Mr. Galbraith was born September 18, 1920, in Rozell, Kansas, to the late Frank and Grace Ellis Galbraith. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was an ordained minister of...

Theaellis Wallace

Theaellis Wallace

Oct 28, 2014

Theaellis Wallace, 57, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Wallace was born December 17, 1956 in Neelyville, Mo. He was a Merchant Marine and work construction. He is survived by his son, Theaellis W. Hall; his mother, Pearlene (Wallace) McCain; six sisters, Jacqueline Bobson, Madeline Smith, Angela Broadrick-Smith,...

Andrew Pickard

Andrew Pickard

Oct 28, 2014

Andrew Wayne Pickard, 33, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Pickard was born March 20, 1981 in Poplar Bluff. He was a member of New Life Tabernacle Church in Poplar Bluff. He enjoyed going to church, collecting movies, watching television and playing cards. He is survived by his...

Janis "J.K." Stevens

Janis "J.K." Stevens

Oct 21, 2014

Janis "J.K." Stevens, 61, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at her residence. She was born March 19, 1953, in Poplar Bluff to Robert Hawthorne and Ruby (Barriner) Hodapp. Both preceded her in death. She was of the Baptist faith, and worked as an administration clerk for Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Survivors include two sisters,...

Natalee Grace Womack

Natalee Grace Womack

Oct 16, 2014

Natalee Grace Womack, 6 months old daughter of Tony and Sabrina "Jones" Womack. passed away October 16, 2014 in the St.Louis Childrens Hospital. She was born March 24, 2014 in the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She is survived by her parents as well as two sisters, Michelle Wilkerson and Lyndsay Weaver both of Poplar Bluff,...

Dennis James Keele

Dennis James Keele

Oct 16, 2014

Dennis James Keele, 59, of Williamsville, Mo., departed this life Thursday, October 16, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Keele was born August 28, 1955 to Clyde James and Norma (Ward) Keele. He is one of Jehovah's Witness and attended Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness in Poplar Bluff. He loved fishing, the outdoors and spending time with his family. On February...

Curtis "Phil" Woods

Curtis "Phil" Woods

Oct 15, 2014

Curtis "Phil" Woods, 63, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at his home. Mr. Woods was born May 19, 1951, in Poplar Bluff, to the late Wayne and Eva (Duckett) Woods. He served in the U.S. Army and was a truck driver for WW Wood Products. He enjoyed playing music and chess with his friends and...

Ira Lawrence Melton

Ira Lawrence Melton

Oct 14, 2014

Ira Lawrence Melton, 64, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Melton was born June 2, 1950 in Poplar Bluff to the late Ira Melton Jr. and Mary Jane Kenner-Braun. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church where he was lead usher, Royal Ambassador Leader and sound technician....

Harold Huster

Harold Huster

Oct 12, 2014

Harold Dean Huster, 65, of Harviell, Mo., passed away Sunday, October 12, 2014, at his residence. Mr. Huster was born January 12, 1949 in St. Charles, Mo., to the late Harold George Huster and Maxine Aulda (Raber) Huster. He was a deacon at Fellowship General Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff, sang in the church choir, and taught two Sunday school...

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