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Charles "Slick" A. Hardin
Jul 29, 2025
Charles "Slick" Allen Hardin, 85, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at his home.
He was born on July 09, 1940, to John and Velma (Chambers) Hardin in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
He was a journeyman lineman for M & A Electric Coop for over 20 years, before continuing his career in Illinois and eventually retiring. He was very...
James Oscar Hart
Jul 28, 2025
James (Jim) Oscar Hart, 90, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on July 28, 2025, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
James was born on July 13, 1935, to Oscar and Grethel (King) Hart in Harville, Missouri. He married Martha Louise Albright on October 6, 1961.
James and Martha owned and operated Hart Tire for nearly 33 years and were...
Vivian Irene Blackwell
Jul 28, 2025
Vivian Irene VanDover Blackwell, 81, of Naylor, Missouri, passed away on July 28, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri surrounded by her family.
Vivian was born on October 4, 1943, to Albert and Mildred VanDover in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Harry Blackwell on June 16, 1961.
A graduate of Neelyville High School and Arkansas State University,...
Dorothy Marie Pettet
Jul 27, 2025
Dorothy (Dot) Pettet passed away peacefully on July 27,2025 and entered her eternal home.
Dot was born on March 4, 1936, in Marshall, Missouri, to Lawrence and Lorene Kessler. Her family later moved to Poplar Bluff, where she graduated from high school and met the love of her life William (Bill) Pettet. They were married on August 15, 1954, and began...
Lenora Maye Ovenshire
Jul 25, 2025
Lenora Maye Ovenshire, 82, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and is now resting in the arms of her loving Savior. Lenora was born on May 22, 1943, to Ryburn Owen Grissom and Mae Ruth Elizabeth Howard in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Kenneth Ovenshire on August 18, 1962, in Arcadia, California.
Lenora...
Kenneth Allen Sanders
Jul 24, 2025
Kenneth Allen Sanders, 78, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
Ken was born on April 6, 1947, to Louie and Thelma (Avance) Sanders in Fort Riley, Kansas. He married Sherry Robichaud on August 06, 2016, in Stafford, Virginia.
Upon graduating from Arkansas State University in 1969, Ken was commissioned as an Army...
Lonnie G. Engler
Jul 24, 2025
Lonnie Glenn Engler, 57, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at his home.
Lonnie was born on November 26, 1967, to Gordon and Betty (Robinson) Engler in St. Louis, Missouri. He married Patricia (Collins) on November 30, 2002, in Butler County, Missouri.
Lonnie worked for Magee Farm Equipment for over 20 years before his current position at Kohlfield...
Tami Maxine Maxey
Jul 19, 2025
Tami Maxine Maxey, 67, of Williamsville, MO, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
Tami was born on October 23, 1957, to Howard Hale and Laura “Lou” Roach in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Tami married Enoch Maxey on April 27, 1996, also in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Tami was a hardworking and strong woman. She worked in the healthcare...
Kurt David Holmberg
Jul 17, 2025
Kurt David Holmberg, 66, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on July 17, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
Kurt was born on April 25, 1959, in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Kurt worked security in the oil industry and was a general contractor. He loved to fish, be a handyman and enjoyed being outside. He will be dearly missed by his lifelong friend,...
Judy Faye Curry
Jul 15, 2025
Judy Faye Curry, 71, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on July 15, 2025, at Mercy Hospital St. Louis.
Judy was born on May 16, 1954, to Paul and IdaBelle (Head) Stout in Tulare, California. She was raised by Vernon and Mary Gilley. She married Vernon Curry on June 18, 1971, also in Tulare, California.
Judy was an extremely loving wife and...
Jewell Gay Frazier
Jul 14, 2025
Jewell Gay Frazier, 71, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on July 14, 2025, at Memory Lane in Dexter, Missouri.
Jewell was born on July 29, 1953, to Harvey and Helen Pennington in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Doyle Frazier.
Jewell is survived by three children, eight grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, three siblings, and many nieces and nephews.
Jewell was preceded in death...
Myron Rowland Christian
Jul 7, 2025
Myron Rowland Christian, 90, a lifelong resident of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on July 7, 2025.
Myron was born on Dec. 11, 1934, to Vernon and Clarice (Rowland) Christian. He married the sweetheart of his life, Rosetta Eleanor Mitchelle, on July 31, 1954, at the New Home General Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff.
Myron served in the National Guard for two...
Vincent Matthew Bostic
Jul 6, 2025
Vincent "Vinnie" Matthew Bostic, 48, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Sunday, July 06, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital.
Vinnie was born on March 3, 1977, to Billy Bostic in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Vinnie was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. In his younger years he was active in many sports, including, track, basketball, football and baseball. He had a big...
Danny Fray Morrow
Jul 3, 2025
Danny Fray Morrow, 76, of Wappapello, MO, passed away Thursday, July 03, 2025, at his home.
Danny was born on July 10, 1948, to Richard and Pearl (Strickland) Morrow in Red Bay, Alabama. He married Mary (Myers) Morrow on June 23, 1973, in Chaffee, MO.
Danny was a carpenter by trade. He loved woodworking, camping, hunting, and playing poker. One of his...
Nancy Susan (Hanks) Mowen
Jul 2, 2025
Nancy Susan Hanks Mowen passed peacefully on July 2, 2025, at age 79, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Born on May 22, 1946, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Susan was a tenacious prayer warrior, triumphant Scrabble champion, voracious reader, adept editor, Jeopardy aficionado, quick-witted author, and devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt and grandmother. She loved to learn and was a participant...
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 05, 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...
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