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Gayle Wayne Arnold Sr.
Jun 23, 2026
Gayle Wayne Arnold Sr., 85, of Wappapello, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Gayle was born on August 25, 1940, to Junior and Helen (Blackburn) Arnold in Campbell, Missouri. He married Shirley (Verreras) on September 29, 1961, in Atascadero, California.
Gayle loved all things power and speed; from collecting them to wrecking them, he loved all his rides. Gayle was full...
Billy Joe Anderson
Jun 21, 2026
Billy Joe Anderson, 80, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026, at home in the comfort of his recliner.
Billy was born on July 31, 1945, to Harrison and Alpha (Keele) Anderson in Williamsville, Missouri. He married Mary "Linda" Forness on April 10, 1971, in Labadie, Missouri.
Billy was a proud member of the United States Air Force. He...
Tina Marie Risinger
Jun 21, 2026
Tina Marie Risinger, 59, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026, surrounded by loved ones in her home.
Tina was born on April 12, 1967, to Robert Chapman and Norma Bean in Festus, Missouri. She married Steve Risinger on June 22, 1985, in House Springs, Missouri.
Tina's entire world revolved around her family. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren's activities...
Cleo Joan Crofford
Jun 19, 2026
Cleo Joan Crofford, 94, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
Cleo was born on August 9, 1931, to Nicholas Campbell and Beulah (Nicholson) Campbell in Geneso, KS. She married Edward H. Crofford in 1947.
Cleo worked in the garment industry for many years. After retiring she worked in the local school district,...
Gene Verlon Bess
Jun 19, 2026
Gene Verlon Bess, who built a hall of fame career coaching basketball at Three Rivers College for 50 years, died at his residence Friday morning, June 19, 2026, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was 91.
His basketball career made him a legend. His patience, faith and most of all his love made him so much more.
Bess won more games than any...
Walter Dean Davis
Jun 18, 2026
Walter Dean Davis, 55, of Doniphan, MO, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 27, 1971, to Dean Davis and Carlene Young in Doniphan, Missouri.
Walter was of the Pentecostal faith. He enjoyed fishing, going to Walmart aka "Kmart", watching Night Rider and anything starring Chuck Norris. Walter loved all things...
Patricia Burkhart
Jun 13, 2026
Patricia Ann Burkhart, 72, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
Patricia was born on September 8, 1953, to Aaron and Mary (England) Balch in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Johnny Burkhart on September 10, 1984, in Poplar Bluff.
Patricia enjoyed the simple things in life. She loved watching Westerns, especially Gunsmoke. She...
Gary Wayne Bruce
Jun 11, 2026
Gary Wayne Bruce, 80, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Cedargate Nursing Home.
He was born on October 2, 1945, in Piedmont, Missouri to Beulah Sylvania (Keith) and Joseph Columbus Bruce. On November 30, 1963, he married Sharon Simpson in Poplar Bluff, MO.
In his younger years Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors. As a profession,...
Ruby Emmeline Speer
Jun 9, 2026
Ruby Emmeline Speer, 79, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 09, 2026, at her home.
Ruby was born on April 17, 1947, to Bill and Bonnie (Hicks) Medley in Mingo, Missouri. She married Glen Douglas Speer on December 24, 1963, in Poplar Bluff, MO.
Ruby was a lifetime member of Second Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. Her caring and compassionate...
Luther Paul Godwin
Jun 6, 2026
Luther Paul (Buddy) Godwin, 89, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away at his home surrounded by family on June 6, 2026.
Buddy was born on March 4, 1937, to Harold and Olive Godwin in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Mary Sandra Henrickson on September 17, 1960.
He graduated from Poplar Bluff Senior High School in 1955. He then went on to play...
Darwin Ray Huett
Jun 6, 2026
Ray Huett of Poplar Bluff Missouri left his body on June 6th, 2026, at the age of 66.
Mr. Huett was born July 31, 1959, in Oroville California, to the late Floyd Junior Huett and Wanda Louise (Ellsworth) Downs.
He was raised in Southern California and lived an adventurous life near the beach, sand and surf. He found peace on the water....
Velva Robertia Conner
May 29, 2026
Velva Robertia Conner, 91, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on May 29, 2026 at St. Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Velva was born on December 4, 1934 to Robert and Maggie (Timberman) Boyers in Coon Island, Missouri.
Velva was of the Pentecost faith. She loved gardening and spending time outdoors. She enjoyed a good poke salad, especially from her...
Randall Wayne Hardin
May 29, 2026
Randall Wayne Hardin, 64, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on May 29, 2026, at Cedargate Health Care in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Randy was born on July 16, 1961, to Melvin and Jewell (Patterson) Hardin in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Ivonne Hardin on December 20, 2008, in Mexico City.
Randy was a proud Marine. He loved to ride motorcycles, playing pool,...
Jerry Donald Karnes
May 28, 2026
Jerry D. Karnes, 83, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau on Thursday, May 28, 2026. He was born on June 18, 1942, to Joe and Leota (Adams) Karnes in Neelyville, Missouri; both parents precede him in death, along with his first wife, Barbara, second wife, Betty and his daughter, Cynthia Price.
Jerry proudly...
Fred Ray Case Jr
May 26, 2026
On May 26, 2026, Fred Ray Case, Jr (Freddie) passed away at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Freddie was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on July 27, 1971, To Fred Sr. and Wilma Case Parks. He married Heather Case on February 24, 1990.
Freddie loved music. He loved to sing and enjoyed providing Karaoke entertainment for others to...
Randy Lynn Nix
May 20, 2026
Randy Lynn Nix, 69, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Mercy-Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Randy was born on August 23, 1956, to Chester and Bernice (Whitehurst) Nix in Sikeston, Missouri.
Randy grew up in Poplar Bluff and graduated from high school in 1974. He attended college locally at Three Rivers before transferring to the St....
Jo Nell Seifert
May 17, 2026
Jo Nell Seifert, 72, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on May 17, 2026, at her home in Poplar Bluff, MO.
Jo Nell was born on January 15, 1954, to Thadis and Imogene (Herren) Seifert in Poplar Bluff, MO.
Jo Nell served 39 years for the Poplar Bluff School District, beginning in the 1976/77 school year as an English teacher at PBJHS,...
Tyler Wayne Kelley
May 15, 2026
Tyler Wayne Kelley, 28, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026. He was born on February 20, 1998, to Kurtis and Deanna (Ford) Kelley in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Tyler was a simple man who appreciated the little things in life. He was a kind and caring soul best known for his great sense of humor and passion for his...
Mary Sandra Godwin
May 15, 2026
Mary Sandra Godwin, 86, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026.
Mary was born on November 3, 1939, to Hardin and Marvine (Line) Henrickson in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Luther P. (Buddy) Godwin on September 17, 1960.
Mary lived a full and blessed life, spending her time with family and friends. She was of the Baptist faith...
Boyce Ray "Bo" Holt II
May 14, 2026
Boyce Ray “Bo” Holt II, 72, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, at The Manor.
Bo was born on December 8, 1953, to Boyce and Melba (Williams) Holt in Newport, Arkansas.
Bo was a member of the 1971 graduating class of Poplar Bluff High School. During his school years, he was a member of the Sho-Me band and...
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