Remembering Loved Ones in Poplar Bluff

Sep 3, 2014

Robert " Bob" Smith, 73, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis Mo. Mr. Smith was born January 22, 1941, in Dexter, Mo. He was the owner/operator of R & J Auto Body for 45 years. He enjoyed auto body work, was an auto enthusiast and enjoyed drag racing. He attended...

Aug 29, 2014

Marjorie Ann Amelia Ruth Wiegand, 73, of Morley, Mo., passed away August 29, 2014, in Dexter, Mo. Ms. Wiegand was born May 8, 1941 in Highland, Ill. to the late Herbert Wiegand and Marguerite "Zeissett" Brown She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening, working in her yard and caring for her pets. Mrs. Wiegand is...

Aug 26, 2014

Donald F. McVaugh, 59, of Poplar Bluff, Mo.,passed away August 26, 2014 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. McVaugh was born July 2, 1955 in Louisville, KY to the late Donald Francis McVaugh and Margaret Burress-McVaugh. He was a construction worker and enjoyed fishing and building different things. He is survived by his fiancé, Tonya Landers; sons, Greg, Timothy,...

Aug 26, 2014

Denver W. Joplin, 74, of Oxly, Mo. passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014. Mr. Joplin was born September 14, 1939, in Grandin, Mo., to the late Herbert H. and Margaret Elizabeth (Smith) Joplin. He was a cattle farmer and enjoyed going to cattle sales, visiting with his "sale buddy's" and hunting. He loved family gathering for barbeque and loved to...

Aug 23, 2014

Robert Gene Hamilton, 77, of Hillsboro, Mo, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014 at the St. Anthony’s Hospital in St Louis, Mo. Mr. Hamilton was born on July 8, 1937, in St Louis, to the late Harold J. Hamilton Sr. and Elaenor (McKinney) Hamilton. He was married to Diannia (Sales) Hamilton on September 10, 1982 in Jefferson Co. She survives....

Aug 22, 2014

Helen Pauline Whitt, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Friday, August 22, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Whitt was born February 21, 1928 in Poplar Bluff to Raymond Ray Ward and Julia Mae (Caruthers)Ward. She was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed watching television and reading the newspaper. She is survived by a daughter, Linda Garrison and two sons,...

Aug 20, 2014

Michael David Allen, 64, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Allen was born March 1, 1950 in Poplar Bluff, to the late Franklin and Margaret Allen. Michael is survived by his wife, Kay; their children, Michael Allen Jr., Tammy Allen and Tanya Atchinson; one sister, Diane Allen; three brothers,...

Aug 20, 2014

Johnny C. Brooks, 72, of Naylor, Mo., passed away August 20, 2014 near Corning, Arkansas. He was born March 24, 1942 to the late Jess Otis Brooks and Nellie May Kerr at Success, Arkansas. He had worked at Blacks Lumber Company in Corning, Arkansas and enjoyed Science fiction, hunting rocks and riding his bike. He was a member of Myrtle...

Aug 17, 2014

Carol June Stewart, 82, of Naylor, Mo. died Sunday August 17, 2014 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo.. She was born May 26, 1932 in Bloomfield, Mo. to the late Harold and Virgie (Weaver) Cole. On August 10, 1959, at East St.Louis, Missouri She married James Stewart. He survives. She enjoyed feeding humming birds and watching game shows. She...

Aug 14, 2014

Barbara Louise Weichmann, 55, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away August 14, 2014, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Barbara was born October 27, 1958, in Coudersport, Pa., to the late Leon Carpenter and Elizabeth (Snyder) Carpenter. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and playing Bingo. She was friends with the congregation at the Church of Jesus Christ...

Aug 13, 2014

Darwin L. "Vern" Davis, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at Westwood Hills Healthcare. He was born March 7, 1928 in East Carter County to the late Joe Davis and Jewel M. "Joplin" Jolley. He was a building contractor and also farmed. Mr. Davis enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, reading and using a computer. He was...

Aug 5, 2014

Virginia Lena Pierce, 61, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Pierce was born March 10, 1953 in Van Buren, Mo., to Thomas and Eva Lee (Garcia) Jones. She enjoyed reading and attended Cornerstone Tabernacle Church in Poplar Bluff. She served on the Mo. Counsel of the Blind. Survivors include her children, William...

Aug 4, 2014

Alberta Louise "Bert" Foley, 89, of Naylor, Mo., died Monday, Aug. 4, 2014 at the Cedargate in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Foley was born on October 9, 1925 in Detroit, Mich. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed doing yard work and attending church at Naylor First Church of God, where she served on the church board. On Sept. 27, 1944,...

Aug 3, 2014

Brenda Sue Fox, 62, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., went to be with Jesus, Sunday, August 3, 2014, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Fox was born November 22, 1951 in Poplar Bluff. She was a lifetime resident of Butler County and attended Grace Christian Fellowship and Midland Church. She was a devoted employee at the Butler County Courthouse...

Aug 2, 2014

Amanda Suzzette Byrley, 25, of Pocahantas, Ark., died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014 at Pocahontas, Ark. Ms. Byrley was born July 2, 1989 in Jonesboro, Ark. She worked as a waitress for Sonic. She enjoyed swimming, the river, and spending time with her children. Survivors include her mother, Paula Byrley of Harviell, Mo.; two children, Michael Zaine Byrley, of Branson, Mo.,...

Jul 31, 2014

Lauren D'ior Thomas was stillborn July 30, 2014 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

She is survived by her father, Larrecus Thomas and mother, Nelena Nelson; grandparents, Lowerstine Nelson-Green and Oscar Green and Dianna and Larry Thomas; brothers, Lamarius, Lamontez, Maurice, and LaKaius Thomas; sisters: Anaya and Xyxy Thomas, all of Poplar Bluff.

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Jul 30, 2014

Randy Joe Kirk "Ziggy", 52, of Wappapello, Mo. died Wednesday July 30, 2014 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, as a result of an auto accident. Mr. Kirk was born April 20, 1962 in Beatrice, Nebraska to William E. Kirk and the late Marjorie V. Cawood-Kirk, who preceded him in death June 20, 2004. Mr. Kirk was a member of...

Jul 29, 2014

Debra Million, 57, of Poplar Bluff went to Heaven Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Million was born April 27, 1957 to J.L. McGarrity and Veda Nagy in Poplar Bluff, MO. They survive. On Feb. 15, 1974 she married Charles Merl Million in Poplar Bluff, MO he survives Mrs. Million worked as a customer...

Jul 28, 2014

Michael Anthony Perren, 49, of Fairdealing, Mo., passed away July 22, 2014, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born Nov. 7, 1964 at St. Louis, Mo., to James Aubrey Perren and Josephine (Faucher) Perren. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Poplar Bluff and had served in the United...

Jul 28, 2014

Mary Lucille Wheelis, 83, of Poplar Bluff passed away July 26, 2014 at her residence. Mrs. Wheelis was born Nov. 15, 1930 in Butler County to the late Oscar Brannum. Mrs. Wheelis was a member of Memorial Baptist Church. She had worked at Smiley Container for 35 years. She enjoyed reading growing flowers, fishing and loved cherry pie. On July...