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Violet Leona Perry
Jun 30, 2025
Violet Leona Perry, 84, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital.
Violet was born on March 8, 1941, to Jack and Violet (Colyott) Keele in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Harvey Perry on April 25, 1961, also in Poplar Bluff.
Violet enjoyed feeding and watching hummingbirds, listening to music and dancing. In their younger...
Kenneth Mack Spencer
Jun 25, 2025
Kenny Mack Spencer unexpectedly passed away from a long-time illness on June 25, 2025.
Kenny was born on November 11, 1956, to Orville and Edith Spencer. He married Karen Cook on July 29, 1978.
Kenny was owner and operator of Spencer’s Furniture before becoming shift commander for the Bulter County Fire Department. Kenny loved the fight of the fire. Those who knew...
Charlie Eugene Griffin
Jun 23, 2025
Charlie Eugene Griffin, 70, of Naylor, MO, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at his home in Naylor, Missouri.
Charlie was born on August 30, 1954, to Walter and Alma "Maxine" (Croy) Griffin in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Betty (Alford) on September 09, 2000, at Victory Christian Fellowship Church in Fairdealing, Missouri.
Charlie was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman. He...
Khaled Toma Grattas
Jun 21, 2025
Khaled Toma Ghattas, a loyal Catholic man passed away peacefully at home in Wappapello, Missouri, on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the age of 63. He was born February 2,1962, in Amman Jordan and the moving to America at the age of 17. Khaled was reunited in passing with his beloved mother, Feda Hatter; his father, Toma Ghattas; and his...
John Earl Tibbs
Jun 15, 2025
John Earl Tibbs, 98, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on June 15, 2025, at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
John was born on June 11, 1927, to James and Mary CalDona (Hellums) Tibbs in Stringtown, Missouri. He married Mary Ellen Barker on January 28, 1946, at the Church of God parsonage in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
John...
Donald Duane Howrey
Jun 15, 2025
Don Howrey of Harviell, Missouri entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of ninety-one on Father’s Day, June 15, 2025, at Cape Girardeau Veterans Home. He suffered traumatic injuries in the tornado that tore through Harviell on Friday, March 14 and was unable to recover. Don was born in Kemp, IL on November...
Christine Louise Vinson
Jun 14, 2025
Christine Louise Vinson, 52, of Hernando, Mississippi passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Christine was born on August 01, 1972, to William and Beverly Holrath in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Kevin Vinson on June 16, 2001, also in Poplar Bluff.
Christine graduated from College of the Ozarks in 1995 with a Bachelor of...
Jerry Wayne Shropshire
Jun 13, 2025
Jerry Wayne Shropshire, 72, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at his home.
Jerry was born on November 01, 1952, to Florene Heathcock in McAlester, Oklahoma. He married Mary Paynter on January 09, 1999, at Twin Springs Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Jerry was a talented carpenter and wood worker. He came from a very music-oriented family...
Ellen "Janie" Jane Brown
Jun 10, 2025
Ellen Jane “Janie” Brown, 97, of Hannibal, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on June 10, 2025.
Janie was born on January 1, 1928, in Los Angeles County, California, and proudly held the title of the first baby born in the county that New Year’s Day. She was the beloved daughter of Earl and Edith Sisco of Fisk, Missouri, and...
Donald Lee Jones
Jun 7, 2025
Donald (Don) Jones, son of the late William Harrison and Jessie Clark Jones, was born on December 23, 1928, in Fisk, Missouri, and departed this life on June 7, 2025, at the Veterans Hospital in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 96 years.
Don was a 1947 graduate of Fisk High School in Fisk, Missouri. Don was a Veteran of...
Janet Elaine (Caywood) Clark
Jun 6, 2025
Janet Elaine (Caywood) Clark entered into eternal rest on June 6, 2025, in Poplar Bluff, M0, after an extended illness. She was born in Clifton Kansas, on August 18, 1934, to Forrest and Faye Caywood. She grew up in Clifton Kansas, Columbus Ohio and Calistoga, California. She went on to a career of nursing as a geriatric nurse's aide while...
Delmar Lynn Manns Sr.
Jun 4, 2025
Delmar Lynn Manns Sr., 87, of Poplar Bluff, MO went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 4th, 2025.
Delmar was born on April 2, 1938, to John Riley Manns and Olga Maria (Macke) Manns in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Mary Virginia Johnson on November 28, 1959. This union brought one son, Delmar Lynn Manns Jr. (Charmayne), who survives....
Donald March
Jun 2, 2025
Donald March, 73, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Monday, June 02, 2025, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Don was born on March 25, 1952, to Rosetta (Lee) Harris in Humphrey County, Mississippi.
Don was known for his heart of gold and his loud, joyful presence that filled every room. He never hesitated to help others, and there was never...
Kathern Jeannene (Ferguson) Harris
May 31, 2025
Kathern Jeannene Ferguson Harris was born on February 26, 1945, in Pascola, Missouri, the eighth of twelve children born to Otto Sr. and Dora Ferguson. Kathern passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Throughout her childhood, the family lived in several towns across Missouri’s Bootheel region before settling in Neelyville, where she spent her...
Arvell Phillips
May 31, 2025
Arvell Phillips, 87, long-time resident of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord Jesus, Saturday, May 31, 2025, at his home in Poplar Bluff.
Arvell was born Oct. 23, 1937, in Wardell, Missouri, to parents Harvey William and Bertha Lee (Brown) Phillips. Arvell was proceeded in death by Linda, his dear wife of 57 years; his...
Paul Franklin Levart
May 28, 2025
Paul Franklin Levart, 87, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on May 28, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Paul was born on January 8, 1938, to Ervin and Osa (Barker) Levart in Silva, Missouri. He married Clara Allen on September 9, 1978, in Silva, Missouri.
Paul was a proud member of the United States Marine Corp. He was a...
James "Jim" Weir High
May 26, 2025
James Weir High Sr, 80, of Harviell, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025. Jim was born on August 14, 1944, to Ben and Vada (Riddle) High in Jackson County, Missouri.
Jim joined the United States Navy as soon as he turned 18. After his time in the service, he worked at Fike Metal Products in Blue Springs, Missouri....
Deborah Delois Summers
May 26, 2025
Deborah "Debbie" (Jefferson) Summers, 69, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Oakdale Care Center.
Debbie was born on March 21, 1956, to CPL Charles Thomas Jefferson and Lois Million Wood in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Debbie was a talented artist and thoroughly enjoyed painting and drawing. She also liked to sew and crochet in her spare time....
Carolyn Josephine Deaton
May 23, 2025
Carolyn Josephine (Sansoucie) Deaton, 89, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on May 23, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Dexter, Missouri.
Carolyn was born on December 12, 1935, to Chris and Delta L (Rennison) Sansoucie in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. She married Charles A Deaton on September 24, 1966, in Poplar Bluff.
Carolyn enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles, and gardening. She was also a...
Melba (Baughn) Sowell
May 23, 2025
Melba (Baughn) Sowell, 93, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on May 23, 2025, at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff.
Melba was born on January 24, 1932, to Bill and Ruby (Marshal) Baughn in Tuckerman, Arkansas. She married Cloyce Sowell on May 22, 1955, in Tuckerman, AR.
Melba was a RN for 33 years but continued taking care of others even...
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