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William Dale Holrath
Dec 25, 2025
William Dale “Bill” Holrath, long-time Poplar Bluff resident, passed away on December 25, 2025, at Cedargate in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 79. He had been in declining health for several years. Bill was born on October 23, 1946, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to the late William Henry Holrath and Helen Louise (Weisbrod) Holrath Bailey.
Enlisting in the United...
Melvin Edward Harris
Dec 22, 2025
Melvin E. “Duke” Harris, age 84, of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025.
Duke was born August 11, 1941, in Fredericktown, Missouri to Cecil M. and Evelyn M. (Williams) Harris.
In April 1959, he married Carla (Bumpus) Zobrist in Poplar Bluff. He then married Gloria Wood in December 1989.
Duke lived a life rooted in hard work, reliability, and a...
Barbara Kathryn Keating
Dec 20, 2025
Barbara Kathryn Keating, 83, of Dexter, Missouri passed away on December 20, 2025, in the home of her caregiver, in Dexter, Missouri.
Barbara was born on February 26, 1942, to L.W. and Gertrude (Stephens) Rose in Rives, Missouri. She married Larry on May 27, 1961, at Silverdale Baptist Church.
Barbara was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She and Larry loved working...
Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Gann
Dec 19, 2025
Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Gann, 63, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on December 19, 2025, at her sister’s home in Corning, Arkansas.
Cindy was born on July 06, 1962, to Gustas and Joyceline (Patterson) Yeley in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Cindy was of the Christian faith. She was an avid fisher and enjoyed spending time at 'Cindy’s Fishing Hole' on Bill's farm. She...
Laveta Allene Burch
Dec 19, 2025
Laveta Allene Burch, 79, of Doniphan, MO, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at her home.
Laveta was born on June 05, 1946, to Henry and Bessie (Pollard) Richardson in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Richard Lee Burch Sr. on March 14, 1964, also in St. Louis, Missouri.
Laveta is described by family and friends as a "jack of all trades, master...
Tracy Lynn Cole
Dec 13, 2025
Tracy Lynn Cole, 59, of Rombauer, MO passed away on December 13, 2025, at her home in Rombauer, Missouri.
Tracy was born on June 2, 1966, to Emil and Alyce (Neermann) Thurner in Blue Island, Illinois.
Tracy was a caring, loving mother that loved her family, especially her grandchildren and was very active in helping raise them. Tracy worked hard and would...
Julia "Julie" Ann Pinkerton
Dec 6, 2025
Julia “Julie” Ann Pinkerton, 55, of Farmington, MO, passed away on Saturday, December 06, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri due to surgery complications.
Julia was born on November 17, 1970, to Charles Jr and Johnema (Loyd) Pinkerton in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Julia graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1989. She was a resident of Camelot Nursing Home...
Sadie Lee Sadler
Dec 3, 2025
Sadie Lee Sadler, 93, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Wednesday, December 03, 2025, at Oakdale Care Center.
Sadie was born on July 11, 1932, to Mack and Gusta Mae (Wilson) Anderson in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Alfred E. Sadler on March 05, 1949, in Piggott, Arkansas.
Sadie worked at Walmart for over 30 years and was known for her friendly...
Danny Lee Halcomb
Dec 1, 2025
Danny Halcomb, 69, passed away on December 1, 2025, at his home in Williamsville, Missouri. Danny was born on June 4, 1956, in Akron, Ohio. He is survived by his mother, Eva Halcomb; sister, Dana (Shaun) Sanders; children, Crystal (Paul) Rosburg, Jennifer Waggoner, and Randy Halcomb; grandchildren, Roman, Easton, Everlee, Blake, and Clover; niece, Madison; and nephew, Mason. Danny was...
Dennis Leroy Kurz
Nov 29, 2025
Dennis Leroy Kurz, 71, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home in Stringtown, Missouri, in the quiet presence of those who loved him most.
Dennis was born on November 12, 1954, to Leroy and Iris Edwards Kurz at their home in Stringtown, Missouri.
Dennis married Nancy Diane Hanks on June 28, 1975, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Shortly after their marriage,...
Nancy "Earlean" Pruett
Nov 26, 2025
Nancy Earlean Pruett, 99, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on November 26, 2025, at Aspire Caring Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Earlean was born on May 15, 1926, to Marvin and Lela (Hyatt) Presson in Danville, Arkansas. She married Glendon "Glen" Owen Pruett on November 02, 1943, in Sikeston, MO.
Earlean was a Christian and very strong in her faith. Her...
Travis Eugene Cox Jr.
Nov 26, 2025
Travis Eugene Cox, Jr, 66, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
Eugene was born on April 06, 1959, to Travis and Norma Jean (Lindsey) in Dexter, Missouri. He married Judith Rose (Chitwood) on August 16, 1986, in Sikeston, Missouri.
Eugene attended school at Sikeston and graduated in 1977. He then attended...
John Sherman Webb
Nov 21, 2025
John Sherman Webb of Poplar Bluff passed away, at his home, on November 21, 2025, at the age of 99. Known as Sherman to all, he was born January 4th, 1926, in Qulin, MO to John and Mae Webb.
Sherman wore many hats during his lifetime. He served in the United States Navy from 1943-1944. During his service, he was a...
Holly Richelle Prenzel
Nov 15, 2025
Holly Richelle Prenzel, 47, passed away peacefully November 15, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
Holly was born December 22, 1977, to Regina (Prenzel) Teague in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Holly loved being outdoors and found her peace in nature. Some of her favorite places to be was on a creek, river, or a backroad with her...
David Justin Carr
Nov 8, 2025
David Justin Carr, 45, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri unexpectedly passed away on November 08, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
Justin was born on June 28, 1980, to Donald and Anita (Frazee) Carr in Sikeston, Missouri. He married Ashley Robertson on March 11, 2006, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Justin owned Drenda's Fast Tax in Poplar Bluff. He enjoyed spending time with...
Sharon Angline White
Nov 6, 2025
Sharon Angline White, 89, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on Thursday, November 06, 2025, at her home.
Sharon was born on February 26, 1936, to Ora and Alma (Odell) Crane in Dudley, Missouri. She married Harvey "Bud" White on February 16, 1956, in Fisk, Missouri.
Sharon was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff. She and her late...
Donna Sue Pinner
Nov 5, 2025
Donna Sue Pinner, 75, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Wednesday, on November 05, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
Donna was born on February 22, 1950, to Roy and Rose (Wilson) Nelson in Piedmont, Missouri. She married Lester "Bud" Pinner on May 12, 1967, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Donna was a talented quilter and enjoyed making gifts for others. She...
Margaret Lucille Worley
Nov 4, 2025
Margaret Lucille Worley, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Tuesday, November 04, 2025, at Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas.
Margaret was born on August 02, 1942, to George and Grace Digges in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Ronald Phillip Worley on August 31, 1957, also in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Margaret was a former member of Collins Chapel Church. She had a...
Gerald Kenneth Reneau
Nov 3, 2025
Gerald Kenneth Reneau, 85, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Monday, November 03, 2025.
Gerald was born on May 18, 1940, to Clyde and Pansie Reneau in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Shirley Reneau on June 04, 1964, also in Poplar Bluff.
Gerald was a member of the United States Navy. He was of the Baptist faith. Gerald was an avid sports...
Eli Maxwell Goodrum
Oct 30, 2025
Eli Maxwell Goodrum Jr, 78, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on October 30, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
Eli was born on July 29, 1947, to Eli Sr and Evelyn (Sisk) Goodrum in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Joyce (Scott) Goodrum on December 2, 1966.
Eli graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1965. After graduation he worked many...
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