Helen (Sparkman) Brandt, 97, departed this earthly life Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Decatur, Illinois. She was born in western Butler County to Myrtle (Davis) Boxx and Luther Boxx.  After attending four different grade schools and two years of high school at Ellsinore, she graduated from Poplar Bluff High school in 1943. Beginning her teaching at age 17, she taught rural schools in Butler County 14 years. By attending college classes during the summer during the summer terms, she...

Eual Eldon Hayes, 81, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on March 18, 2023. Eual was born on April 17, 1941, to Arthur and Laura (Moses) Hayes in Rockwood, Illinois. He married Brenda (Imlay) on March 31, 1973, in Imperial, Missouri. Eual was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. He retired from General Motors after 29 years. Later in life, Eual began working part time at the First United Methodist Church in Poplar Bluff, which turned...

Debra Rene Jameson, 65, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Debra was born on June 25, 1957, to Christopher and Charlotte (Resler) Brock in Peru, Indiana. She married Jim D. Jameson in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Debra was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed crafting, gardening, and spending time outdoors. In her younger years she was a devoted softball coach; even coaching her daughter's teams to success for...

Juanita "Tillie" Caroldean Yarbro, 92, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 10, 2023 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Tillie was born on May 22, 1930, to Howard and Gertrude McPherson in Faulkner County, Arkansas.  She married Jack Rayford Yarbro on July 6, 1947, in Piggott AR.. Tillie was a hardworking woman that raised three children while working in the cotton field. She was a rural carrier for 30 years starting in 1960 for USPS in Poplar Bluff MO,...

Mary Louise McNamee, 84, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away surrounded by family, on Thursday, March 09, 2023. Mary was born on January 25, 1939, to Raymond and Gladys (Page) Hillis in Williamsville, MO. She married Jerry William McNamee on September 7, 1956, in Desoto County, Mississippi. Mary talents included cooking, crocheting, and sewing, just to name a few! She enjoyed playing bingo and visiting the casino from time to time. She was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker. Mary is...

Walter ‘Little Walter’ E. Anderson, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at The Manor in Poplar Bluff. Walter, one of 14 children, was born March 20, 1940, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to his parents Andrew Jackson Anderson and Lily Mae (Burr) Anderson.  He was a cab driver for City Cab for many years and was a musician. With music as his passion Walter started his own band, ‘Little Walter and the Country Boys’, where he played the...

Mary Caroline Saracini, 92, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Mary was born on August 5, 1930, to Gerard and Caroline (Baumgardner) Saracini in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Mary was a devout Catholic and active member at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Poplar Bluff. Deeply committed to her family and community, Mary led a life dedicated to supporting others. She was a public-school teacher in St. Louis and Poplar...

Marcella Faye McIrvin, 65, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 03, 2023, at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Marcella was born on August 4, 1957, to Delbert and Virgie Marler Brame in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Marcella enjoyed making arts and crafts, spending time with her family and friends at reunions, but most of all she loved spending time with her kids and grand kids.   Marcella is survived by 3 children: James (Karen) McIrvin, Thomas McIrvin, and Kathran...

Lana Diane Glaze, 76, of Harviell, MO passed away on February 28, 2023 at her home in Harviell, Missouri. Lana was born on November 30, 1946 to Harry and Retta Lee in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  She married David Glaze on January 17, 1969, in Poplar Bluff, MO.. Lana was a dedicated nurse for Kneibert Clinic for most of her career until her health forced her into early retirement. She liked to read and shop with her sister and take her husband to carry the bags and enjoyed a break for...

Terrell Edwin Robinson, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on February 27, 2023, at his home in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Terrell was born on December 20, 1948, to John and Augusta (Evans) Robinson in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Sally Chronister on July 27, 2001, in Harlingen, Texas. Terrell was a proud over-the-road truck driver, from which he retired. He then went on to help start up Ozark Foothills Recycling, which he managed and operated for nearly 15 years before also...