Remembering Loved Ones in Poplar Bluff

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.

There will...

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...

Jul 28, 2014

Mary L. Bradley, 80 of Holcomb, passed away July 28, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Bradley was born May 17, 1934 to the late James Ruble and Hazel Hatridge-Ruble, in Annapolis. Mrs. Bradley was a medical record technician for many years. She enjoyed auctions, yard sales and her great-grandkids. On July 15, 1952 she married Laddie Stanley Wallace Bradley, in...

Jul 24, 2014

Rev. Richard Maxwell Whitmer, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014 in the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born June 14, 1935, at Poplar Bluff to the late Charles and Agnes (Sullivan) Whitmer. On May 23, 1956 he married Elvira Davis in Poplar Bluff, she survives. Also surviving are six daughters: Doris Stalling, Debra...

Jul 23, 2014

Wilma Little Brinkley, 84, of Naylor, Mo., passed away Sunday, June 5, 2014 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born Nov. 20, 1929 in Pocahontas, Ark. She worked as a homemaker who enjoyed her grandchildren, visiting with friends and gardening. She was a member of Elm Grove General Baptist Church in Naylor and a member of the...

Jul 23, 2014

Verda Jeane Russell, 67, of Naylor, Mo. died Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was born April 14, 1947 to Jim and Jessie Landis Morley in Ponder, Mo. She married Willard "Dutch" Russell April 24, 1962 in Doniphan, Mo. He died Feb. 24, 1955. Mrs. Russell was a lifelong resident...

Jul 23, 2014

Janet Faith Silkwood, 74, of Naylor, Mo. passed away Monday, July 7, 2014 at her residence. Mrs. Silkwood was a longtime resident of Butler County and previously lived in St. Louis. She married Clyde Silkwood on Dec. 31, 1966 in St. Louis. He survives. Mrs. Silkwood was an avid John Wayne collector, and she enjoyed feeding wildlife, listening to country...

Jul 23, 2014

Daniel C. Watson, 63, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Monday, June 23, 2014 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Visitation was held at 6 p.m. Thursday June 26, 2014 at Fowler-Sullivan Memorial Chapel in Neelyville. With funeral services Friday June 27, 2014 with Bro. Danny Helton officiating. Burial took place in Cochran Cemetery in Harviell, Mo.

Jul 23, 2014

Melvin Spencer, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, July 11, 2014, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born Oct. 16, 1944 in Butler County to George and Betty (Wilson) Spencer. Mr. Spencer was a lifelong resident of Butler County and never married. He worked in feed sales for Kings Farm Center. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, and...

Jul 22, 2014

Lindell Hunter, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at his home. Mr. Hunter was born July 8, 1942, in St. Louis, Mo., to the late Jessie Paul Hunter and Ruby Jewel (Kerr) Hunter. He was a truck driver for over 50 years and worked for Paul Duckett for 30 plus years. He was a Charter...

Jul 22, 2014

Delavina Esmarelda Ferren, 92, of Poplar Bluff, Mo, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Services are pending.

Jul 22, 2014

Delavina Ferren, 92, passed away peacefully to glory on July 22, 2014. She was born June 19, 1922 to John and Elizabeth Sappington at Floyd, Arkansas. She married Sam Ferren on February 2, 1945. He preceded her in death June 20, 1956. Delavina was a member of Greater Vision Worship Center in Puxico, MO. She was also an Apostolic Pentecostal...

Jul 18, 2014

Alva "Alvie" Deaton, 76, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 18, 2014. Born in Fremont, Mo. on April 15, 1938 to Chester and Rosie Deaton, he was a lifelong resident and businessman of Butler County, Mo. Alvie is survived by his wife of 57 years, Helen "Okie" Deaton and his children, Janet Deaton of Poplar Bluff, Bobby...

Jul 18, 2014

Mildred Rose Anna Shivley, 81, of DuQuion, Ill., passed away Friday, July 18, 2014 at the Fairview Nursing Home in DuQuion. Mrs. Shivley was born November 29, 1932, in Neelyville, Mo., to the late Pleas and Freedonia Oakes. She was married to Raymond Shivley on March 31, 1972. He preceded her in death in 1997. She was a homemaker and...

Jul 17, 2014

Cameron Lee Swasho, 2, of Poplar Bluff, Mo, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, in St. Louis, Mo. Cameron was born April 12, 2012 in Poplar Bluff. He loved to play outside with his brothers and he loved food. He attended the Lords Chapel. Cameron is a hero. He gifted his organs to four other...

Jul 16, 2014

Loren Smith, 90, of Branson, Mo., formerly of Naylor, Mo., passed away July 16, 2014 in the Golden Living Center in Branson. Mr. Smith was born February 15, 1924, in Blodgett, Mo., to the late Henry and Hazel (Miller) Smith. In 1961 he married Alpha Smith in Corning, Ark. He worked in the sawmill and enjoyed woodworking and reading. He...