Thomas J. Lawson, 91, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Monday, December 04, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Tom was born on June 7, 1932, to Earnest and Beulah (Berry) Lawson in Coon Island, Missouri. He married Jeane Sue Pridy on November 26, 1953, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Tom served in the Missouri National Guard for several years. He retired as Superintendent of Hazelwood School District in 1988. He then went on to serve as the Poplar Bluff City Manager for 12 years....

Steven Douglas Moffitt, 54, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Monday, December 04, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Steven was born on May 21, 1969, to Marion Don and Judith (Siebert) Moffitt in Jacksonville, Arkansas. He married Paula Smith on May 05, 1990, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Steven grew up in Poplar Bluff and graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1988. Immediately following his graduation, he joined the Missouri Army National Guard and served for eighteen years. During...

Geraldine Cross Campbell Lumpkins of Poplar Bluff, MO was born on December 27, 1936, in Broseley, MO and passed away on December 04, 2023, in her home. She married Clyde W. Campbell on September 08, 1956, in Hernando, MS, and he proceeded her in death, she later married Arden R. Lumpkins on November 25, 1975, in Doniphan MO, and he proceeded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by her parents; Grover and Mae Cross, three sisters; Frances (Cross) Winters, Shirley (Cross)...

Margaret Darlene Allen, 86, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Sunday, December 03, 2023, at Cedargate Health Care. Margaret was born on May 27, 1937, to Emile and Myrtle (Richardson) Lefevre in Lehigh, Oklahoma. She married Ivan "Mickey" Leon Allen on October 17, 1955, in Wichita, Kansas. Margaret was of the Baptist faith. She attended church at Westwood Baptist and Highland Church of Christ. She liked cooking, sewing, and spending time around the house. Margaret was a babysitter...

Stella Loraine Barton-Joplin, 88, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Sunday, December 03, 2023, at The Manor after battling illness for several years. Stella was born on September 20, 1935, to Abraham and Callie Cook in Hurricane, Virginia.  She married Billie Burnice Barton on May 11, 1957, also in Virginia. Stella was a talented and passionate singer. She enjoyed creating and playing music with her son. Stella's motto was "life is beautiful." She was a strong believer of...

Joseph Allen Marrs Jr., 9 years old, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Joey was born on November 18, 2014, to Joseph Marrs Sr. and Renee Johnson in Chicago, Illinois. Joey attended 3rd grade at Oak Grove Elementary. His quirky, fun, and passionate personality earned him friends everywhere he went. Joey was quite the gamer and YouTuber. He liked to play video games and spend time with his family. Although he was a little...

Judith Ann Coleman, 80, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at her home. Judy was born on February 6, 1943, to Woodrow and Betty (Fraser) Jeffries in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Louis Coleman on June 24, 1961, also in Poplar Bluff. Judy was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed fishing and never missed the opportunity to do so. She liked to shop, rather if that meant going to yard sales, online shopping, or hopping from store to store. Judy was a selfless...

Cynthia Lynn Sander, 64, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at her home. Cynthia was born on June 20, 1959, to David and Altie Susan (Wells) Grace in Dayton, Ohio. Cynthia's life was full of laughter and living life to the fullest. She was always the life of the party and enjoyed bringing happiness and smiles to others. She loved dancing and riding Harley Davidson motorcycles. Cynthia was always up for an adventure or to travel to a new place. Her world revolved...

Billy Alvin Faries, 81, of Puxico, MO, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Puxico Nursing and Rehab surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on September 9, 1942, to Alvin and Lavada (Crunk) Faries in Mingo, Missouri.  He married Janice Ann Berrong on June 29, 1963, in Puxico, Missouri. Bill was a member of New Life Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing of all types. Bill was a crop farmer for most of his life. He also worked as a...

Judy L. Brannum, 61, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at her home. Judy was born on October 29, 1962, to Bob and Wilda Ann (Stagner) Brannum in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Judy enjoyed music, dancing, and spending time outdoors. She also liked to spend time doing arts and crafts, as well as puzzles. She was a talented cosmetologist and took pride in her work. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her grandchildren. Nana was her proudest title. Judy is...