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Ellen "Janie" Jane Brown

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Dale Calvin Parish

Dale Calvin Parish

May 22, 2025

Dale Calvin Parish, 84, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025. He was born on November 18, 1940, to George Parish and Rebecca Merryman in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Dale was raised in Blytheville, Arkansas where he was known for his quick wit and adventurous spirit. He was likely responsible for giving officers at the local police department many grey hairs with his...

Paul Eugene Ramsey

Paul Eugene Ramsey

May 21, 2025

Paul Ramsey husband of Donice Cooper Ramsey

Paul Eugene Ramsey was born August 25, 1932, in Wildwood Village, Pulaski County, Missouri. Preceded in death by his Parents Cora Elizabeth Perkins Ramsey and Charles Ramsey. Preceded by his brother Napoleon Ramsey and sister Lillian Murphy.

Married Donice Marie Cooper January 31, 1954.

Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey had 2 sons, Paul Eugene Ramsey Jr. and...

Margie Rae (Baker) Huff Wells

Margie Rae (Baker) Huff Wells

May 19, 2025

Margie Rae (Baker)Huff Wells, 99, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on May 19, 2025, at her granddaughter's home in Saint James, Missouri.

Margie was born on March 25, 1926, to John and Mary Emma (Patterson) Baker in Atkins, Arkansas. She married Orville Huff May 22, 1946, and he passed September 17, 1977. She later married Francis Wells on August 28,...

Georgia Belle Fiske

Georgia Belle Fiske

May 17, 2025

Georgia Belle Fiske (nee Knott) went to be with the LORD on May 17, 2025, at the age of 89 years of life. She passed peacefully leaving behind a family that will miss her very much. A lifelong resident of Poplar Bluff and Butler County, she was born in the home and store her father built on Hwy 53 on...

Harold William Boyer

Harold William Boyer

May 13, 2025

Harold William Boyer was made whole again by the Father at 4:41 P.M. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, surrounded by those that loved him. Harold was born on July 10, 1937, in Holly Springs, Mississippi to Milton and Beatrice (Gray) Boyer. On May 16, 1975, he married Carol (Sylvester) Boyer. Harold and Carol loved each other for 49 years and...

Jane Marie Arnold

Jane Marie Arnold

May 13, 2025

Jane Marie Arnold, 88, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away at her home on, Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Jane was born on July 28, 1936, to Raymond and Bertha Walz in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Neal Wixom in September 1955, after his passing, she married Carl Arnold in December 1985.

Jane was an active member of the community and belonged to...

Barbara Alaine Crawford

Barbara Alaine Crawford

May 7, 2025

Barbara Alaine Crawford, 79, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on May 07, 2025, with her husband by her side.

Barbara was born on April 19, 1946, to Orvil and Virginia (Miller) Hensley in Steele, Missouri. She married Bill Crawford on November 25, 1965, in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Barbara was adventurous and enjoyed traveling and flying with Bill, her favorite pilot; riding...

Donald Wayne Rudd

Donald Wayne Rudd

Apr 27, 2025

Donald Wayne “Duke” Rudd, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 27, 2025, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 90 after an abundant life.

On November 26, 1955, Duke was blessed to marry his lifelong love, best friend, and constant companion, Shirley (Seyer) Rudd. They were married 69 years.

Duke is survived by...

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