Obituaries

Jul 14, 2024

Betty Jean Webb, 93, of Hopedale, Illinois, passed away at 6:45 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Hopedale Nursing Home.

Born September 11, 1930, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Byrd and Hettie (Sparkman) Boyers, she married John Webb, Jr. on June 5, 1949, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He died September 18, 2005. She was also preceded in...

Jul 14, 2024

J L McGarrity, 92, of Poplar Bluff, MO, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Sunday, July 14, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family.

J L was born on June 6, 1932, to Levi and Alma (Ragan) McGarrity in Wynn, Arkansas.

J L was a preacher, pastor, and evangelist. J...

Jul 13, 2024

Donna Louise Vantrease, 76, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Prairie View Nursing Home in Bloomfield, Missouri.

Donna was born on May 20, 1948, to James and Mary (Williams) Cooper in Gibson, Missouri.

Donna is survived by four sisters, Kathy (Bobby) Broughton, Suzanne (Leslie) Pollard, Trudy Cunningham, and Carolyn Cunningham; two brothers, Jim (Suk...

Jul 12, 2024

Ronald Irvin, 78, of Qulin, MO passed away on July 12, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Ron was born on June 14, 1946, to Margaret Upton in Sikeston, Missouri.  He married Patricia Kelly on August 3, 2003, in Memphis Tennessee. Ron was an avid fisherman, liked tinkering with lawn equipment, playing cards and...

Jul 10, 2024

AnnaSue VanDover-Norton passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

She was born on a Sunday, December 4, 1938, in Fayetteville, Arkansas to the late Carl and Anna (Spencer) Hall.

She was proceeded in death by her husbands, Billy Ray VanDover and Ernie Norton; daughter Carrie; son, Billy Ray VanDover...

Jul 10, 2024

Kenneth Lee Brannum, 64,  passed away on July 10, 2024, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Kenneth was born on January 4, 1960, to Bobby and Irma (Gentry) Brannum in St. Louis, Missouri. Kenneth was a member of Masonic Lodge 209 of Poplar Bluff and Lodge 568 of Naylor. He really enjoyed spending time with his lodge brothers...

Jul 1, 2024

Bonny Jean Beedle, 69, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on July 01, 2024, at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Bonny was born on May 13, 1955, to Ralph Sr. and Dorothy Berndt in Jolite, Illinois. Bonny liked fishing, and true crime shows but her true passion was spending time with her grandchildren. Bonny was a simple lady...

Jul 1, 2024

Wilma Faye Piroli, 92, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Monday, July 01, 2024, at her home.

Wilma was born on May 6, 1932, to Lloyd and Mable (Haynes) Mayes in Harviell, Missouri. She married Dante Piroli on October 13, 1951, in California.

Wilma was of the Catholic faith. She was a member of the...

Jun 26, 2024

Carole Ann Brown, 76, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on June 26, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Carole was born on July 31, 1947, to Thoris and Eula (Prater) White in Frankclay, Missouri. She married Jerry Brown on October 25, 1966, in Leadwood, Missouri.

Carole was of the Baptist faith....

Jun 26, 2024

Paul Michael Willhite passed away on June 26, 2024m at the age of 60.

Paul was born on July 14, 1963, to Billy and Rose (Wood) Willhite in Newmarket, England. At 7 years old, the Willhite family moved to the United States and settled in Brinkley, Arkansas.

After moving to the U.S., Paul and his...

Jun 18, 2024

Howard Richard Busche, 91, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at St. Anthony's Hospice in Henderson, KY. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 123 N. 8th St., Poplar Bluff, MO with Rev. Daniel Robles as the celebrant.  Burial...

Jun 16, 2024

Poplar Bluff, Missouri has lost a treasured soul with the passing of Brian David Mansfield, affectionately known to many as Manny. On June 16, 2024, Brian too quickly left this world doing what he loved most: camping at Bull Shoals and spending time with family. Brian is leaving behind a legacy of integrity, kindness, and a life rich in...

Jun 13, 2024

Dewey “LaVaun” Hawes, 80, of Cape Girardeau, MO, entered in eternal rest on Thursday June 13, 2024, at St. Sophia Nursing Facility in St. Louis, MO. He was born April 23, 1944, to Rev. Otis, Sr. and Minnie Hawes in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Dewey was affectionately called LaVaun by close friends and relatives. He graduated from Poplar...

Jun 12, 2024

Garry Don Richardson, 78, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Garry was born on April 15, 1946, to Don and Edith (Ashley) Richardson in Gideon, Missouri.

Garry was an Evangelist and traveled around spreading the gospel through Garry Don Richardson Servant Ministries. Garry was...

Jun 10, 2024

Sebastian Arellano Cuevas, 4, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on June 10, 2024, at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN.

Sebastian was born December 15, 2019, in Cape Girardeau, MO, to Vener and Samantha Cuevas.

Sebastian was always affectionate and loving. He loved spending time with and playing with family, friends, and neighbors....

Jun 7, 2024

Peggy E. Batten, 93, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Friday, June 07, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Peggy was born on March 26, 1931, to Frank and Hattie (Crigger) Walker in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Bobby Lee Batten on October 6, 1953; he preceded her on August 01, 1988. She later married Bob...

Jun 6, 2024

Mitzy Louise Cook, 84, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Thursday, June 06, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Mitzy was born on January 20, 1940, to James and Margaret (Parks) Ringham in Chaffee, Missouri. She married Gerald E. Cook on January 12, 1957, in Hernando, Mississippi.

Mitzy thoroughly enjoyed crafts of all kinds;...

May 31, 2024

Betty Ann Morse, 90, of Vero Beach, FL passed away on May 31, 2024, in Vero Beach, Florida. Betty was born on May 23, 1934, in Osceola AR . Betty graduated from ASU in Jonesboro, AR, and taught high school business for 27 years in Witt, IL. After retirement she spent the last 21 years in Vero Beach, FL....

May 29, 2024

Orville Duane Allen, age 98, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau.  Mr. Allen was born March 18, 1926, at Fairdealing, Missouri, to parents Dewey Ruben Allen and his wife, Sylvia Lavada (Hutchison) Allen.  He married Alice Geraldine Eggers on August 1, 1949, who was his wife of seventy years and preceded him in...

May 24, 2024

Jennifer Drake, 33, of Qulin, MO, passed away May 24, 2024 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Jennifer was born on May 17, 1991, to Ronnie and Anathanet Marie (Weatherholt) Drake in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Jennifer never met a stranger. She loved meeting and greeting new people with a handshake and hug. Jennifer had a...