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Helen Marie Chatman
Apr 9, 2026
Helen Marie Chatman, 87, of Poplar Bluff, MO went to be with the Lord on April 09, 2026, at her home in Poplar Bluff, MO.
Helen was born on February 16, 1939, to John and Pauline (Voss) Clark in Los Angeles, California. She married Leroy Chatman on May 7, 1988, in Forsyth, MO.
Helen was an active member of Temple Baptist Church...
Lucas Wesley Buffington
Apr 6, 2026
Lucas Wesley Buffington, 12, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Monday, April 06, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 11, 2013, to Eric and Lindsey (Humphrey) Buffington in Poplar Bluff.
Lucas attended Neelyville schools. He loved dinosaurs and was quite the expert on them! Lucas also found planets and space to be very interesting. He loved watching Sonic,...
Mable Pauline Hampton
Apr 6, 2026
Pauline Hampton, a cornerstone of faith and family, passed away on April 6, 2026, at the age of 97. A woman of deep conviction and gentle spirit, Pauline lived a life defined by her devotion to Christ and her unwavering love for her community and kin.
Born on May 10, 1928, Pauline’s journey was one of steadfast commitment. On July 3,...
Ione E. Deken
Apr 6, 2026
Ione Srstka Alexander Deken, 100, of Poplar Bluff, MO, went to the Lord's House, Monday, April 06, 2026, at New Hope Assisted Living.
Ione was born on July 02, 1925, to Stephen and Emma (Carda) Srstka in Tyndall, South Dakota.
In 1942 the family moved to Hawthorne, California. Ione graduated from Luezinger High School in 1943. She then went on to work...
Mary Helen Davis
Apr 1, 2026
Mary “Helen” Davis, age 93, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on April 1st, 2026. She was born on September 12, 1932, in a log cabin in Iron City, Tennessee. She was married to Arthur R. Davis on November 12, 1949, in Piggott, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on February 25, 2010.
Helen was also preceded in death by her...
Dorrell David Richmann
Mar 29, 2026
Dorrell David "Dave" Richmann, 82, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was born on March 21, 1944, in Wappapello, Missouri, to the late Earnest and Lillian Richmann.
Dave grew up with a passion and love for sports. He played basketball during his high school years and had a childhood dream of becoming a radio announcer. Little did...
Darlene S. Brown-McCoach
Mar 28, 2026
Darlene S. Brown-McCoach, 74, of Poplar Bluff, MO went to be with her Savior on March 28, 2026.
Darlene was born on June 2, 1951, to Clyde and Gertrude Birdsong in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Darlene was a caring, compassionate mother, grandmother, wife, and friend. Her life's mission was to tell people about Jesus and HIS amazing love! Darlene was a champion for...
Evelyn Darlene Bazzell
Mar 27, 2026
Evelyn Darlene Bazzell, 73, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away peacefully in her home and surrounded by loved ones on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Evelyn was born on June 14, 1952, to Chalmer Young and Georgia (Moore) Young in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married the love of her life, Carl Ludean Bazzell on February 17, 1976, in Poplar Bluff. They spent...
Troy Dale Blasingame
Mar 26, 2026
Troy Dale Blasingame, 77, of Williamsville, MO passed away on March 26, 2026, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO.
Troy was born on April 4, 1948, to Troy and Vera (Singleton) Blasingame in Mulberry, Arkansas. He married Linda Swaty on July 7, 2003.
Troy treasured his family and cared deeply for them.
Troy is survived by his wife of...
Virginia Gwyn Thornburgh
Mar 26, 2026
Virginia Gwyn Thornburgh, 79, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Westwood Hills Nursing Center.
Virginia was born in May of 1946, to Hansel and Gladys Ellen (Armstrong) Roberts in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Robert "Bob" Thornburgh on May 03, 1969, at Second Baptist Church also in Poplar Bluff.
Virginia attended Poplar Bluff schools and graduated in...
Barbara Lee Crane
Mar 23, 2026
Barbara Lee Crane, 88, of Poplar Bluff, MO joined her husband in their heavenly home on March 23, 2026. Barbara passed away at New Hope Assisted Living in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Barbara was born on March 3, 1938, to Robert and Evin (Barrow) Allen in Model, Tennessee. She married Bobbie Crane in Model, Tennessee.
Barbara retired from Poplar Bluff School District as...
Shirley Maudean McCauley
Mar 22, 2026
Shirley Maudean McCauley, 89, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026. She was born September 2, 1936, in Corning, Arkansas, to Ewing and Ila Rawlings.
Shirley married Danner “Dan” McCauley on September 2, 1956, in Corning, Arkansas. Together, they owned and operated Gamma Labs until its sale in July 1994.
She is survived by her sons, Greg (Brenda) McCauley and...
John Harold Jones
Mar 21, 2026
John Harold Jones, 94, passed away on March 21, 2026, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
John was born on April 29, 1931, to John and Mable (Kester) Jones in Corning, Arkansas. He married Alma L Bulger on October 30, 1953, in Qulin, MO.
John served in the U.S. Army from January 1952 - October 1953 during the Korean War. He...
Marsha Ann Champ
Mar 21, 2026
Marsha Ann (Gulledge) Champ, 71, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 21, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Marsha was born on October 26, 1954, to Eugene and Alma Jean (Wooten) Gulledge in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Richard Champ on October 18, 1975, in St. Ann Missouri.
Marsha was a faithful member of Memorial Baptist...
Marion Thomas Parks
Mar 19, 2026
Longtime Poplar Bluff resident, Marion Parks, 94, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026. He was born on September 21, 1931, to Leo and Violet Parks on a farm in New Madrid County, Missouri. Marion had four brothers and three sisters. He was preceded in death by his brothers, J.L., Stanley, Jim, and David; sisters, Lois and Frances. He is survived...
Leroy Whitesell
Mar 16, 2026
Leroy Whitesell, 95, of Ellsinore, MO, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, in Poplar Bluff.
Leroy was born on August 14, 1930, to Grover "Clayton" and Nettie (Fudge) Whitesell in St. Louis, Missouri.
Leroy was a member of the United States Navy. He completed airman school and became an Aviation Mechanist during his time in the service. He worked for several commercial...
Richard Howard Selvidge
Mar 13, 2026
Richard Howard “Sonny” Selvidge of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on March 13th. He was born on July 5, 1932, in Poplar Bluff, MO to Taylor Howard and Juanita (Pyles) Selvidge. In 1953, he married Simone Stanard from Connecticut. Three children were born of this union. After Sonny and Simone married, they moved...
George Woodrow Bolen Jr
Mar 11, 2026
George "Woody" Woodrow Bolen Jr, 77, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 11, 2026, surrounded by family, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Woody was born on August 3, 1948, to George and Olline Bolen in Morehouse, Missouri. He married Patty Harris on September 13, 1985, in Sikeston, MO at Bethel Baptist Church.
Woody was the hardest working man...
Dorothea Gertrude Lasley
Mar 11, 2026
Dorothea Gertrude Lasley, 100, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 11, 2026, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
Dorothea was born on February 25, 1926, to Fredrick and Nona (Weigand) Argurieo in St. Louis, Missouri. She married John Russell Lasley on March 21, 1968, in Belleville, IL.
Dorothea received her master’s degree in nursing from St. Louis University and dedicated...
Dwight Leroy Purviance
Mar 10, 2026
Dwight Leroy Purviance, 88, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed March 10th at his home. He was born on 2-28-38 in Decatur, IL to Dwight and Mary (Cline) Purviance. He graduated from Mt. Pulaski High School in 1956 and married Barbara Donnelly in 1957. They had two sons, Nathan (Carol) and Jonathan (Andrea), two grandchildren, Jason and Stacy, and five great...
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