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Lois Marie Courtois
Sep 11, 2025
Lois Marie Courtois, 90, of Wappapello, MO passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, under the care of Legacy Hospice in Campbell, Missouri.
Lois was born in Zalma, MO on April 5, 1935, to the late Helen Pittman.
Lois retired from deVon Sealants in 1994.
Lois was preceded in death by her mother, Helen; husband, Joseph Wayne Courtois and one brother, Earnest Buckner.
Lois...
Cecil "Gene" Eugene Ballew
Sep 9, 2025
Cecil Eugene "Gene" Ballew, 81, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on September 09, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
Gene was born on July 09, 1944, to George and Martha (Downs) Ballew in St. Louis, Missouri. He married Sharon (Coombs) Ballew on August 05, 1972.
Gene built a lifelong career rooted in his deep love of motorcycles, tools, machines, and...
Tyler Tristin Anderson
Sep 5, 2025
Tyler Tristin Anderson, 27, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on September 05, 2025, at Region One Health Center in Memphis, Tennessee.
Tyler was born on January 23, 1998, to Tommy and Christina Anderson in Hickory, North Carolina.
Tyler was a chef, mechanic, brother, and son. His favorite project was working with his dad on his red 1998 Ford F-150. He enjoyed...
Mary Joan Dickerson
Sep 5, 2025
Mary Joan Dickerson, 84, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Friday, September 05, 2025, at Puxico Nursing and Rehab.
Mary Joan was born on June 25, 1941, in Morehouse, MO, where she was raised by her grandmother, Adelaide Dunfee. She married Robert "Bob" Dale Dickerson on July 27, 1957, also in Morehouse.
Mary Joan was a member of First United Methodist Church...
George Franklin Reno
Sep 3, 2025
George Franklin Reno, 79, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on September 03, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
George was born on January 17, 1946, to George and Beatrice (Hensley) Reno in New Madrid, Missouri. He married Delores Withrow on April 27, 1971, in Poplar Bluff, MO.
George served in the Army from 1969-1971 as a SGT E-5 in...
Eva Joan Johnson
Aug 27, 2025
Eva Joan Johnson, 80, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital.
Eva was born on February 12, 1945, to E.W. "Buck" and Maggie (McCrory) Patillo in Gideon, Missouri. She married James “Jim” Lazalier on May 18, 1965, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Eva was a member of the Bluff City Eagles 3730 for over 40...
Hughey H Inman
Aug 26, 2025
Hughey H Inman, 82, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on August 26, 2025, following a lengthy illness.
Hughey was born on February 20, 1943, to Clyde and Eunice (Rowland) Inman in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Nancy Sue Hill on July 25, 1997.
Hughey was a well-known, lifelong farmer in Butler County. He and his twin brother, Dewey, and their sons,...
William "Bill" Harvey Kurz
Aug 24, 2025
William “Bill” Harvey Kurz, 80, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away at home surrounded by family on August 24th, 2025. Bill was born in Butler County on March 24th, 1945, to Leroy Arthur Kurz and Iris Ellen (Edwards) Kurz.
Bill graduated in the class of 1963 from Poplar Bluff High School. He was drafted and served in the Army from 1966-1968,...
Charles "Chuck" Leo McNeely
Aug 24, 2025
Charles Leo McNeely, 93, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, at River Mist in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Chuck was born on December 02, 1931, to Leo and Meta (Hays) McNeely in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Nira Owens on June 08, 1952, also in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Chuck was a member of the United States Navy during the...
Helen Jean Ellis
Aug 24, 2025
Helen Jean Ellis, 80, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on August 24, 2025, at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Helen was born on May 26, 1945, to Christina Ellis Nash in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Helen enjoyed the simple things in life. She loved her family fiercely and appreciated any time spent with them. Helen was known to be an...
Brenda Sue Stuever
Aug 20, 2025
Brenda Sue Stuever, 73, of Williamsville, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at her home.
Brenda was born on February 01, 1952, to Carl and Fredia (Lanem) Davis in St. Louis, Missouri. She married William Stuever on February 21, 1976, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Brenda was of the Baptist Faith. She was an avid hunter and...
Thomas Raymond Williams
Aug 20, 2025
Thomas Raymond Williams, 83, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on August 20, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
Tommy was born on October 9, 1941, to Thomas and Mary Elizabeth (Godwin) Williams in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Gloria Morgan on March 9, 1973, at Highland Drive Church of Christ in Poplar Bluff, MO.
Tommy was a hard worker, working...
Freddy Gene Baker
Aug 15, 2025
Freddy Gene Baker, 83, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on August 15, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Fred was born on March 29, 1942, to Ewell Edgar and Lois (Rowland) Baker in Kennett, Missouri. He married Mary Turner on June 20, 1986, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Fred served in the Army from 1968-1972, as a...
Janice Marie Williams
Aug 13, 2025
Janice M. Williams (Blakeney) of Webster Groves, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Glenn W. Williams; her parents, Hal R. Blakeney and Elsie L. Blakeney and her brother, Hal R. Blakeney.
She is survived by her two sons, Brian D. Williams (Jennifer Marino), and Scott...
Donna Carol Ross
Aug 13, 2025
Donna Carol Ross, 78, of Arnold, MO passed away on August 13, 2025, at de Greeff Hospice House in Sappington, Missouri.
Donna was born on May 17, 1947, to Gerald and Thelma (Foust) Hager in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Donna grew up on a farm in Coon Island, MO and attended Neelyville High School, graduating in 1965. Her favorite past times were going...
Jeane Sue Lawson
Aug 11, 2025
Jeane Sue Lawson, 90, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, at St. Clair Nursing Center.
Jeane was born on August 24, 1934, to Roscoe and June Maxine (Ward) Pridy in Silva, Missouri. She married Thomas Lawson on November 26, 1953, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Jeane was a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff. She was...
Tommy Lynn Swindle
Aug 11, 2025
Tommy Lynn Swindle, 73, of Poplar Bluff, MO, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 11, 2025.
Tommy was born on November 26, 1951, to Thomas and Glennon (McFall) Swindle in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Tommy was a faithful servant of God and attended the Poplar Bluff Seventh Day Adventist Church. He played piano and sang in a gospel music group....
Charles Bunting
Aug 9, 2025
Charles Bunting, 82 of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Saturday August 9th, 2025, peacefully at home. Charles was born October 12th, 1942, to Delbert Bunting and Izetta Ward in Broseley MO.
On July 1st, 1961, he was united in marriage to Linda Lewis, she survives of the home. Charles graduated from Broseley High School in 1960, as a young man, served...
Clemens Louis Deken
Aug 6, 2025
Clemens Louis Deken, 104, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Wednesday, August 06, 2025, at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Clem was born on July 25, 1921, to Charles and Theresia (Peters) Deken in Qulin, Missouri.
Clem was a member of the United States Army and served overseas during World War II. He was a very active...
John Earnest Cooper
Aug 5, 2025
John Earnest Cooper, 86, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on August 05, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital.
John was born on April 14, 1939, to Marshall and Gladys (Prowell) Cooper in Brickeys, Arkansas. He married Barbara Strayhorn on March 9, 1963.
John is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara; three boys, John Cooper II (Terri), Stephen W. Cooper...
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