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Freddy Gene Baker
Aug 15, 2025
Freddy Gene Baker, 83, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on August 15, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Fred was born on March 29, 1942, to Ewell Edgar and Lois (Rowland) Baker in Kennett, Missouri. He married Mary Turner on June 20, 1986, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Fred served in the Army from 1968-1972, as a...
Janice Marie Williams
Aug 13, 2025
Janice M. Williams (Blakeney) of Webster Groves, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Glenn W. Williams; her parents, Hal R. Blakeney and Elsie L. Blakeney and her brother, Hal R. Blakeney.
She is survived by her two sons, Brian D. Williams (Jennifer Marino), and Scott...
Donna Carol Ross
Aug 13, 2025
Donna Carol Ross, 78, of Arnold, MO passed away on August 13, 2025, at de Greeff Hospice House in Sappington, Missouri.
Donna was born on May 17, 1947, to Gerald and Thelma (Foust) Hager in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Donna grew up on a farm in Coon Island, MO and attended Neelyville High School, graduating in 1965. Her favorite past times were going...
Jeane Sue Lawson
Aug 11, 2025
Jeane Sue Lawson, 90, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, at St. Clair Nursing Center.
Jeane was born on August 24, 1934, to Roscoe and June Maxine (Ward) Pridy in Silva, Missouri. She married Thomas Lawson on November 26, 1953, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Jeane was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff. She was...
Tommy Lynn Swindle
Aug 11, 2025
Tommy Lynn Swindle, 73, of Poplar Bluff, MO, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 11, 2025.
Tommy was born on November 26, 1951, to Thomas and Glennon (McFall) Swindle in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Tommy was a faithful servant of God and attended the Poplar Bluff Seventh Day Adventist Church. He played piano and sang in a gospel music group....
Charles Bunting
Aug 9, 2025
Charles Bunting, 82 of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Saturday August 9th, 2025, peacefully at home. Charles was born October 12th, 1942, to Delbert Bunting and Izetta Ward in Broseley MO.
On July 1st, 1961, he was united in marriage to Linda Lewis, she survives of the home. Charles graduated from Broseley High School in 1960, as a young man, served...
Clemens Louis Deken
Aug 6, 2025
Clemens Louis Deken, 104, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Wednesday, August 06, 2025, at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Clem was born on July 25, 1921, to Charles and Theresia (Peters) Deken in Qulin, Missouri.
Clem was a member of the United States Army and served overseas during World War II. He was a very active...
John Earnest Cooper
Aug 5, 2025
John Earnest Cooper, 86, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on August 05, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital.
John was born on April 14, 1939, to Marshall and Gladys (Prowell) Cooper in Brickeys, Arkansas. He married Barbara Strayhorn on March 9, 1963.
John is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara; three boys, John Cooper II (Terri), Stephen W. Cooper...
Pauline Taylor
Aug 5, 2025
Pauline (Brown) Taylor, 88 of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on August 5, 2025 at home. She is remembered for her kindness, compassion, and sense of humor. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Pauline is survived by her sisters, Darline Brown of Poplar Bluff, MO and Diane “Dorothy” Williams of Broseley, MO and brothers, Willie Brown of Broseley,...
James "Jim" Milbern Mayes
Aug 3, 2025
James "Jim" Milbern Mayes, 93, of Covina, CA, passed away Sunday, August 03, 2025, at his home of 60 years.
Jim, son of Delbert and Elizabeth (Mayes) Inman, was born on December 12, 1931, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Jane Cravens on July 15, 1954, also in Poplar Bluff, MO.
Jim proudly served as a member of the United States Army....
Linda Jane Manes
Jul 31, 2025
Linda Jane Manes, 60, of Charleston, MO passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri
Linda was born on August 03, 1964, to James and Pansy (Johnson) Smith in Dudley, Missouri. She married Greg Manes on December 23, 1983, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Linda was a spiritual person and believed in the healing power of prayer....
Ola May Inman
Jul 31, 2025
Ola May Inman, 86, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Ola was born on October 17, 1938, to Elzie and Della (Tuttle) Wilson in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Alvin Inman on July 04, 1961, in Campbell, Missouri.
Ola was a strong believer of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She loved fishing with her husband Alvin. They...
Claudette Ann Newkirk
Jul 31, 2025
It is with regret that we announce the passing of Claudette Ann Newkirk who died peacefully at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on July 31, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born on December 14, 1942, in Long Beach California to her parents, Claude Cockrell, a US Naval officer, and Mary (Giguere) Cockrell. Growing up, Claudette and...
Charles "Slick" A. Hardin
Jul 29, 2025
Charles "Slick" Allen Hardin, 85, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at his home.
He was born on July 09, 1940, to John and Velma (Chambers) Hardin in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
He was a journeyman lineman for M & A Electric Coop for over 20 years, before continuing his career in Illinois and eventually retiring. He was very...
James Oscar Hart
Jul 28, 2025
James (Jim) Oscar Hart, 90, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on July 28, 2025, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
James was born on July 13, 1935, to Oscar and Grethel (King) Hart in Harville, Missouri. He married Martha Louise Albright on October 6, 1961.
James and Martha owned and operated Hart Tire for nearly 33 years and were...
Vivian Irene Blackwell
Jul 28, 2025
Vivian Irene VanDover Blackwell, 81, of Naylor, Missouri, passed away on July 28, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri surrounded by her family.
Vivian was born on October 4, 1943, to Albert and Mildred VanDover in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Harry Blackwell on June 16, 1961.
A graduate of Neelyville High School and Arkansas State University,...
Dorothy Marie Pettet
Jul 27, 2025
Dorothy (Dot) Pettet passed away peacefully on July 27,2025 and entered her eternal home.
Dot was born on March 4, 1936, in Marshall, Missouri, to Lawrence and Lorene Kessler. Her family later moved to Poplar Bluff, where she graduated from high school and met the love of her life William (Bill) Pettet. They were married on August 15, 1954, and began...
Lenora Maye Ovenshire
Jul 25, 2025
Lenora Maye Ovenshire, 82, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and is now resting in the arms of her loving Savior. Lenora was born on May 22, 1943, to Ryburn Owen Grissom and Mae Ruth Elizabeth Howard in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Kenneth Ovenshire on August 18, 1962, in Arcadia, California.
Lenora...
Kenneth Allen Sanders
Jul 24, 2025
Kenneth Allen Sanders, 78, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
Ken was born on April 6, 1947, to Louie and Thelma (Avance) Sanders in Fort Riley, Kansas. He married Sherry Robichaud on August 06, 2016, in Stafford, Virginia.
Upon graduating from Arkansas State University in 1969, Ken was commissioned as an Army...
Lonnie G. Engler
Jul 24, 2025
Lonnie Glenn Engler, 57, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at his home.
Lonnie was born on November 26, 1967, to Gordon and Betty (Robinson) Engler in St. Louis, Missouri. He married Patricia (Collins) on November 30, 2002, in Butler County, Missouri.
Lonnie worked for Magee Farm Equipment for over 20 years before his current position at Kohlfield...
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