Remembering Loved Ones in Poplar Bluff

Honoring the Lives of Those We’ve Lost

Edna Mae Moore Walker

Edna Mae Moore Walker

Apr 5, 2013

Edna Mae (Moore) Walker,age 95, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Friday April 5, 2013, at the Oak Dale Care Center. Mrs. Walker was born October 24, 1917 in Oxly, Missouri, to the late Floyd and Rosie (Sheridan) Moore. A former resident of Doniphan, Mo., she had lived in Poplar Bluff for 14 years. She was a homemaker, who enjoyed...

Catherine Anderson

Catherine Anderson

Apr 4, 2013

Catherine Anderson was born on March 14, 1957, in Memphis, Tenn. to Betty McComb and the Late Steve Anderson Sr.. She was lifelong resident of Poplar Bluff until she moved to St. Louis, Mo.. Catherine comfessed Christ at an early age and was a member of Elbethel House of Worship. She enjoyed dancing, collecting jewelry, spending time with her family,...

Robert A. "Bob" Hillebrand

Robert A. "Bob" Hillebrand

Apr 2, 2013

Robert A. "Bob" Hillebrand, 74, of Poplar Bluff died Tuesday April 2, 2013 at Westwood Hills Nursing Home. Mr. Hillebrand was born June 21, 1938 in StLouis, Missouri. He had worked as a Supervisor in a shipping yard. A private memorial service will be held at the home at a later date. In lieu of any flowers, please make donations...

Elbert W. "Bill" Lacey

Elbert W. "Bill" Lacey

Apr 2, 2013

Elbert W. "Bill" Lacey, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. formerly of Anderson, Indiana, died Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at his home. He was born November 9, 1937 at Louisville, Ky. to the late Elbert W Lacey and Hester Cravins Lacey. On September 12, 1980 at Noblesville, Indiana, He was married to Shirley Stone. She survives. Also surviving, his children, Jerry...

Charles Waggoner

Charles Waggoner

Apr 1, 2013

Charles Arthur Waggoner, 81, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Monday April 1, 2013, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Waggoner was born September 13, 1931 in Gays, Ill. He married Joyce Hicks on May 26, 1954, in Hernando, Mississippi. She survives. Mr. Waggoner is also survived by a daughter, Linda Seats; two brothers; Francis and Ray Waggoner;...

Norma Litton

Norma Litton

Apr 1, 2013

Norma Litton, 78, of Poplar Bluff passed away at her home on Monday, April 1, 2013. Ms. Litton was born February 25, 1935 at Naylor, Missouri. Ms. Litton worked as a Legal Secretary for Union Oil. She enjoyed reading, walking, crossword puzzles, and horse races. She is survived by 1 sister; Dottie Litton. Ms. Litton was preceeded in death by...

Shirley Joyce Ethridge

Shirley Joyce Ethridge

Mar 31, 2013

Shirley Joyce Ethridge, 68, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away March 31, 2013 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Ms. Ethridge was born April 18, 1944, in St. Louis, Mo. to Joe and Dorothy (Palmer) Bone, who preceded her in death. She was of the Baptist faith and she enjoyed puzzles, watching NasCar races and crocheting. She is survived...

Bethel Lee Tyler

Bethel Lee Tyler

Mar 26, 2013

Bethel Lee Tyler, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Mo.,passed away March 26, 2013 in the Westwood Hills Healthcare. She was born June 25, 1926 in Caraway, Arkansas to the late Roy Lee Wolverton and Iva White Wolverton. She was married to James Harvey French. he preceded her in death on Febraury 18, 1984. Then later married Melvin Tyler. He also preceded...

Drucilla Isom

Drucilla Isom

Mar 25, 2013

Drucilla Isom, 86, of Harviell, Mo. passed away March 25, 2013 at her residence in Neelyville, Mo.. she was born March 7, 1927 at Jiles County, Tennessee to the late James Crumley and Lizzie Barnickle Crumley, On October 28, 1944 at Piggott, Arkansas She was married to Alvin Isom. He survives. She is also survived by her children, Wayne Isom...

Allan Kovach

Allan Kovach

Mar 20, 2013

Allan L. Kovach, age 66, formerly of Neelyville, Mo., passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mr. Kovach was born January 26, 1947, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., to the late Frank and Loretta (Kleinsorge) Kovach. He was a truck dispatcher and enjoyed bluegrass music and watching westerns. He was of the Baptist faith....

Everett Hornbeck

Everett Hornbeck

Mar 18, 2013

Everett Roy Hornbeck, age 90, of Cabot, Arkansas, passed away Monday, March 18, 2013, at the Eugene Towbin Veterans Hospital in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Mr. Hornbeck joined the Army in 1940, became a paratrooper, and jumped into Sicily several hours before the invasion to lay ground work. He was taken prisoner on July 12, 1943 and was liberated on...

Mary Mae Johnson

Mary Mae Johnson

Mar 16, 2013

Mary Mae Johnson. 83, passed away March 16, 2013 in the Current River Nursing Center at Doniphan, Missouri. She was born August 17, 1929 at Ponder, Missouri to the late Weid Leslie Urich and Elsie Taylor Urich. In 1943 she was married to Odell Johnson at Corning, Arkansas. He survivies. Also surviving her children, Freddie Johnson and wife Linda Kay...

Arthur Leroy Ward Sr

Arthur Leroy Ward Sr

Mar 15, 2013

Arthur Leroy Ward Sr., age 75, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Friday, March 15, 2013 at his home. Mr. Ward was born September 24, 1937, to the late Roy and Valerie Ward, and had lived most of his life in Butler County. He served in the United States Air Force and had worked as a truck driver. He was...

Delores Arbuckle

Delores Arbuckle

Mar 11, 2013

Delores Lee Arbuckle, age 72, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away at her home on Monday, March 11, 2013. She was born February 5, 1941 in Champaign, Ill., and had resided in Poplar Bluff for the last 28 years. On October 10, 1970, she married LeRoy Arbuckle. He preceded her in death on October 29, 2011. She was a nurse...

Roger Dale Fleener

Roger Dale Fleener

Mar 11, 2013

Roger Dale "Buddy" Fleener, age 53, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away March 11, 2013, at his residence. Mr. Fleener was born February 12, 1960 in Little Rock, Ark. to parents, Charles and Faye (Hill) Fleener. He was a construction worker and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his mother, Faye Boatner,...

David Vannoy

David Vannoy

Mar 4, 2013

David Ray Vannoy,age 72, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, March 4, 2013 at his home. Mr. Vannoy was born June 25, 1940 in Hiram, Mo. to the late David Clem and Erma (Costephens) Vannoy. He had formerly lived in Wayne County. He retired from ABF Trucking and raised cattle, loved horses and fishing. He was of the Baptist...

Richard Smith Jr

Richard Smith Jr

Mar 4, 2013

Richard Smith Jr., age 56, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday March 4, 2013 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Smith was born December 10, 1956, in Deols, France, to the late Richard Smith Sr. and Patsy(Jones) Smith. He was a farmer and enjoyed fishing and watching Cardinal baseball. He is survived by a daughter, Lynette Smith; grandchild,...

Lawrence "Ray" Wagner

Lawrence "Ray" Wagner

Mar 4, 2013

Lawrence "Ray" Wagner, 70, of Fairdealing, Missouri, passed away March 4, 2013, at the SouthEast Healthcare of Doniphan, Missouri. He was born September 13, 1943 at Neelyville, Mo. to the late Lawrence Wagner and Alta LeGrand Wagner. On December 7, 1963, at Poplar Bluff, Missouri , Ray was married to Wanda Cassinger. She survives. Also surviving, are his children, Traci...

Jesse Hornbeck

Jesse Hornbeck

Mar 2, 2013

Jesse M. Hornbeck, age 87, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Hornbeck was born July 10, 1925, in Poplar Bluff, to the late Ransom and Rosetta (Redford) Hornbeck. He attended Poplar Bluff School before joining the CCC from 1939-1941. He served in the United States Army from 1941-1945, during...

Pauline Lade

Pauline Lade

Mar 2, 2013

Pauline L. Lade, age 89, lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Lade was born January 10, 1924, at Poplar Bluff, to the late Alonzo and Ethel Clara (Snook) Hornbeck. She retired from the V.A . Medical Center and also, from the Poplar Bluff School, as a kitchen manager. She enjoyed fishing,...

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