Remembering Loved Ones in Poplar Bluff

Honoring the Lives of Those We’ve Lost

Mary Esther Hays

Mary Esther Hays

Sep 12, 2025

Mary Esther Diggs- Hays, 76, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on September 12, 2025, at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Mary was born on October 15, 1948, to Millard Diggs and Alice Luniford  in Birch Tree, Missouri.

Mary enjoyed being with her family She also enjoyed watching movies, mainly Fast and Furious and John Wayne.

Mary is survived by son, Michael...

Wayne Robinson

Wayne Robinson

Sep 10, 2025

Wayne L. Robinson, 71, of Doniphan, MO passed away on September 10, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Wayne was born on July 8, 1954 to Albert and Martha Robinson in Mobile, Alabama.

Wayne loved his family first, and spending time with them and he liked his western shows.

Wayne is survived by his daughter Shawnda Robinson, son...

Mark Ramos

Mark Ramos

Sep 1, 2025

Mark Bryon Ramos, 69, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on September 01, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Mark was born on April 25, 1956, to Benjamin and Allice Ramos in Osaka, Japan.

Mark loved to fish even if he didn't catch anything, he loved to tinker with electronics, he also loved to sit around and...

Sylvia Adams

Sylvia Adams

Aug 29, 2025

Sylvia Faye Adams, 80, of Tennessee passed away on August 29, 2025.

Sylvia was born on March 5, 1945, to Samuel and Ruby D. (Pitt) Bratcher in Nashville, Tennessee.

Sylvia loved spending time with her grandchildren, telling stories, loved Elvis and her dog, Nova Grace. She made the best sweet tea for her family.

Sylvia is survived by daughter, Karen Becker (Mike), daughter,...

Brandy Diane O'Connor

Brandy Diane O'Connor

Aug 28, 2025

Brandy Diane O'Connor, 44, of Cape Girardeau, MO passed away on August 28, 2025, at Mercy-Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Brandy was born on September 24, 1980, to Curtis Scott Gordon Sr and Karen (Ray) King in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Brandy enjoyed spending lots of time with her granddaughter Bella Stepp, who she so dearly loved so much, and taking care...

David Lawson

David Lawson

Aug 23, 2025

David Lawson, 68, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on August 23, 2025 at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

David was born on June 10, 1957 to Cloyce and Phyllis (New) Lawson in St. Louis, Missouri. He married Angela Vinson on October 6, 1978, she survives.

David enjoyed farming and watching NASCAR.

David is survived by spouse, Angela, daughter, Kristi Lawson, granddaughter,...

Jeffrey Lyle Marshall

Jeffrey Lyle Marshall

Aug 20, 2025

Jeffrey Lyle Marshall, 62, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on August 20, 2025, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Jeffrey was born on May 28, 1963, to Glen and Maylene in Kennett, Missouri

Jeffrey loved his devoted pup Chevy

Jeffrey is survived by Sister Karen Vandiver ( Dennis ), Brother, Hugh Marshall, Father and Mother in-law Larry and Joan Allen.

Jeffrey was...

Gary Vernon Buffington

Gary Vernon Buffington

Aug 13, 2025

Gary Vernon Buffington, 66, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on August 13, 2025. Gary was born on April 25, 1959, to Alta (Dunlap) Buffington and the late Vernon Buffington, in Peoria, Illinois. After graduating from Poplar Bluff High School, in 1977, Gary served in the United States Army. He later became a successful business owner of Certified Automotive, which...

CLAUDE LEE CONLEY Jr.

CLAUDE LEE CONLEY Jr.

Aug 8, 2025

Claude Lee Conley Jr, 95, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on August 08, 2025 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Claude was born on December 4, 1929 to Claude and Louella (Jacobson) Conley in Rockford, Illinois. He married Carol Jean (Meadows) on October 4, 1985.

Claude is survived by spouse, Carol Jean Conley, daughter, Terry Hilton, grandson,...

Terra Linn Downey

Terra Linn Downey

Aug 7, 2025

Terra Linn Downey, 74, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on August 07, 2025, at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Terra was born on December 31, 1950, to Paul and Nonna Rae (Bowden) Absheer in Butler County Missouri. She married Dave Downey on May 10, 2004, he survives.

Terra was a prayer warrior. She enjoyed helping at her church, in any...

Gary Moore

Gary Moore

Aug 4, 2025

Gary Moore, 74, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on August 04, 2025 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Gary was born on July 25, 1951 to William and Tilda Moore in Williamsville, Missouri.

Gary worked at Briggs and Stratton for 22 years, he Loved to fish, go camping, floating, swimming, and working lawn mowers

Gary is survived by...

Doris Huson

Doris Huson

Jul 14, 2025

Doris June Huson, 90, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on July 14, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Doris was born on July 10, 1935 to Carl and Otis Lee (McMurtry) Medling in Paragould, Arkansas.

Doris loved to garden, going to church and could shop all day long.

Doris is survived by her son Billy Gene Huson...

Billy Joe Woods Jr.

Billy Joe Woods Jr.

Jul 2, 2025

Billy Joe Woods, Jr., 62, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away peacefully on July 02, 2025.

Billy was born on December 17, 1962, in Los Angeles, California, he was the beloved son of the late Virindia Livingston and Billy Woods Sr.

Billy was a dedicated over the road truck driver who took great pride in his work and traveled across the country...

James C. Richeson

James C. Richeson

Jun 30, 2025

James C. Richeson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025.

Born on July 21, 1936, to Oral Rolla Richeson and Myrtle Irene Aubuchon, Jim lived a life marked by deep devotion to his family, his work, and his many passions. On October 21, 1954, he married the love of his life, Dorothy, beginning a beautiful...

Betty Cassinger

Betty Cassinger

Jun 18, 2025

Betty Cassinger, 77, of Williamsville passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

Betty was born May 2, 1948, in Butler County to Orviell and Doris Buhler and attended Neelyville R-IV schools. She also worked as a certified nurse's aide at Doctors Hospital. She loved gardening, collecting memorabilia and her dogs...

Sherry Ellen (Luttrull)  Briscoe

Sherry Ellen (Luttrull) Briscoe

Jun 16, 2025

Sherry Ellen Briscoe, 55, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on June 16, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Sherry was born on November 2, 1969, to Earl and Melba D. (Simpson) Luttrull in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  She married Steven R. Briscoe on April 24, 1987, in Poplar Bluff. Sherry, founder and owner of...

Suzie Lavonne Vaughn

Suzie Lavonne Vaughn

Jun 11, 2025

Suzie LaVonne Vaughn, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Born on January 28, 1939, to Alonzo and Ethel Hornbeck, Sue proudly served her country in the United States Air Force before marrying the love of her life, Cairl Rudolph “Rudy” Vaughn, on...

Maria "Chayo" Rosario Brinkley

Maria "Chayo" Rosario Brinkley

Jun 8, 2025

Maria "Chayo" Del Rosario Brinkley, 77, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Maria was born on January 31, 1948, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico to Teresa Velasquez Valasco and Alberto Gonzalez Ceballos. In her early years, Maria was known for taking care of her little brothers and she worked as a...

Sandra Roberts

Sandra Roberts

May 26, 2025

Sandra Roberts was born on January 7, 1969, to George and Edith in Maryvill, Missouri. Sandra is survived by her partner Jami Ward-Dean, Daughter Amanda (Derick), Sons Darryl Wayne Jr, Jesse Leon, Dylan Paul, sisters Charlotte White, Debbie Hall, Denise (Kevin) Hardy Sandra was preceded in death by her parents George and Edith Hall and nephew Brad White. Sandra...

Larrie Lavan Richie

Larrie Lavan Richie

May 10, 2025

Larrie Lavan Richie, 78, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on Saturday, May the 10th, 2025 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Richie was born on December 30, 1947, in Poplar Bluff, MO to the late John H. and Flora L. (Baker) Richie. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army who proudly served abroad and...

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