Obituaries

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...

Mar 27, 2026

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 9, 2026

Ruth Duncan, 91, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away peacefully Monday, March 9, 2026, at her home after a brief illness.

Born Mary Ruth Tindall on May 2, 1934, to Otto and Floy (Mahan) Tindall, she was the youngest of seven children and the only girl. She grew up with her older brothers on a farm in Arkansas in a place...

Mar 6, 2026

Shift Commander Jackson Montgomery Warren of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Friday, March 6th, 2026, in the line of duty. Jackson was born on September 4th, 1998, to Jay and Candace Warren of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was the smartest little boy, and his parents absolutely adored him. He was baptized on August 29, 2010, at First Baptist Church.

Jackson...

Mar 5, 2026

Stanley Ervin Ray, 69, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Thursday, March 05, 2026, at his home.

Stretch was born on September 23, 1956, to Bill and Lois (Howell) Ray in Lynwood, California.

Stretch graduated from Cape Central High School in 1975. He made the McDonald's All-American team his senior year and went on to receive a full ride basketball scholarship to...

Mar 5, 2026

Jessie Elisabeth Downing, 90, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Thursday, March 05, 2026, at Westwood Hills Nursing Center.

Jessie was born on February 20, 1936, to Jesse and Fannie (Whitt) Sinks in Williamsville, Missouri. She married Jack Downing on May 10, 1952, in Piggott, Arkansas.

Jessie was a kind and caring woman who loved her family dearly. Jessie's big heart didn't...

Mar 4, 2026

Diana Lee Osborn, 70, passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her family. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished Mimi, faithful friend, and wise mentor and teacher. Diana’s life showed her strength, her steadfast love for others, and her faithfulness to her Heavenly Father.

Diana was born on March 11, 1955, in California and grew up in Cape...

Feb 26, 2026

Jakki Lynn (Cook) Nimon, passed away at the age of 66 due to a hard battle with cancer in St. Louis, Missouri. Jakki was born to parents, Jerry and Mitzy Cook on November 4th, 1959, in Battle Creek Michigan. She moved to Poplar Bluff, Missouri where she met and married Leonard Nimon and together, they have two daughters. Jakki was...