Obituaries

Feb 14, 2024

Wanda R. Alford (Cain), 82 died February 14, 2024, in Festus. Wanda was born in Poplar Bluff, Mo on November 12, 1941, to her late parents Gilbert "Gib" & Verna Cain (Richmond).

She was a member of Second Baptist Church for 58 years. For 30 years, she worked diligently and faithfully in every role needed to continuously...

Feb 11, 2024

Ralph Woodrow "Woody" Harty, 91, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Ralph was born on March 5, 1932, to James and Rose (Day) Harty in Southeast Missouri. He married Dorothy Thornberry on October 02, 1954, in Clarkton, Missouri.

Ralph was born and raised in Southeast...

Feb 9, 2024

Ronald Ray Emmons, 69, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Friday, February 09, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Ron was born on October 23, 1954, to Mac and Vera (Schaeffer) Emmons in Dexter, Missouri. He married Karen Collins on June 21, 1980, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Ron was a hardworking man who spent many...

Feb 8, 2024

Diana Lee Taylor, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed peacefully with family holding her hand, Feb. 8, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Diana was born Dec. 13, 1946, to JC and Vera McVay in Newport, Arkansas.  She married Lonnie Taylor Aug. 22, 1967, in Magness, Arkansas.

Diana was a 1964 graduate of Newark...

Feb 8, 2024

J. Concepción Mortero Villanueva, 90 años, de La Mocha, Cortázar, Guanajuato, México, falleció en paz rodeado de sus queridos familiares en su casa el 8 de febrero de 2024. J. Concepción nació en Guanajuato, México, el 6 de noviembre de 1933. Se casó con Avelina Valdez y juntos tuvieron 9 hijos. Llevó una vida privada como un...

Feb 3, 2024

Harold Cecil Whitehead, 90, of Maryland Heights, Missouri, passed away Saturday, February 03, 2024.

Harold was born on March 27, 1933, to Cecil and Mellie (Psalmonds) Whitehead in Malden, Missouri. He married Lavern (Davis) Whitehead on September 3, 1951, in Piggott, Arkansas.

Harold was a loving husband for over 65 years before the passing of...

Feb 1, 2024

Mrs. Judith (Judy) Lorene Whitener passed peacefully with family present and holding her hand on Thursday, February 1st, 2024, at the age of 84.

Mrs. Whitener was born on September 27, 1939, to Charles and Grace (Hunsaker) Thorn in Poplar Bluff. She married Warnie Yuell Whitener on September 14, 1957.

Judy was a member of...

Jan 29, 2024

Christopher Michael Irvin, 51, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on January 29, 2024, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Chris was born on December 19, 1972, to Ron and Nadine Irvin in Dexter, Missouri. Chris is survived by his father, Ron (Pat) Irvin; his mother Nadine (John) Goodale; one son, Zach Irvin; and two brothers, Steve and...

Jan 28, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Shirley Ann Johnson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 26, 2024

Anthony Lee Hayden, 29, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on January 26, 2024, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Anthony was born on April 5, 1994, to Rickey Hayden and Christine Lavalley in Bristol, Tennessee.  He married Briannon Hayden on February 3, 2023. Anthony worked hard to provide for his wife and children, enjoyed taking them fishing and just being...

Jan 21, 2024

Barbara “Barb” Sue Abbott, 76, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Monday, January 21, 2024, at Winchester Nursing Home in Bernie, Missouri.

Barbara was born on December 19, 1947, to Kelvey Houston Abbott and Clarice Mae Nixon Robertson in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, Roy Roberston.

Barbara was born...

Jan 19, 2024

Lucinda "Cindy" B. Kelley, 83, of Wappapello, MO, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Cindy was born on April 8, 1940, to Andrew and Catherine (Lynch) O'Callaghan in Port Chester, New York. She married Charles "Pete" Kelley on January 17, 1959, in Newport, Rhode Island.

Cindy was...

Jan 17, 2024

Dorothy Mae Wheeling, 101, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away peacefully in her home, Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

Dorothy was born on July 31, 1922, to Lenvil Bert and Clara (Allen) Wheeling in Butler County, Missouri.

Dorothy was a founding member of Grace United Methodist Church of Poplar Bluff. She worked in the office of...

Jan 16, 2024

Betty Ann Berube, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Jan.16, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff

Betty was born June 12, 1938, to Thomas and Helen Kyle in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Betty enjoyed life to the fullest, she enjoyed traveling, boating, and spending time with her grandchildren. She will be dearly...

Jan 15, 2024

Norma Lee Fredwell, 92, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on January 15, 2024. Norma was born on June 26, 1931, to Frank and Cecil Anthony in Poplar Bluff.  She married Edgar Leon Fredwell on May 14, 1950. Norma liked fishing, camping, and working outside in the yard. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She will...

Jan 13, 2024

Iris Lorene Wood, 92, of Cape Girardeau, MO, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 13, 2024, on her birthday.

Lorene was born on January 13, 1932, to Carl and Iva (Hedspeth) Kearbey in Cane Creek Valley in Northern Butler County, Missouri. She married Kenneth Leon Wood on September 16, 1951, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri....

Jan 11, 2024

Jackie Ray Garver, 76, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on January 11, 2024, at The Missouri Veteran's Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Jackie was born on August 26, 1947, to Doyle and Josephine Garver in Hickoria, Arkansas.  He married Melba Garver on March 23, 1973, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Jackie proudly served his country in the Vietnam War...

Jan 9, 2024

Euthal Lucille Webb, 89, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 09, 2024, at her home.

Lucy was born on April 8, 1934, to George and Charlotte (Ziegler) Keller in Grubbs, Arkansas.  She married Fred Lee Webb on April 24, 2002, in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Lucy enjoyed gardening, tending to her chickens, bird and...

Jan 9, 2024

Ronald Rae Glidewell, 73, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on January 09, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Ronald was born on November 25, 1950, to Kenneth and Ruby Glidewell in Sikeston, Missouri.

Ronald had a passion for people, and loved working with recovery groups which included, Crossroads Ministry, Christway Ministries,...

Jan 5, 2024

It is with great sadness, but with boundless love and a lifetime of fond memories, that the family of Sandra Ann Hughey (Sandy) wish to announce her passing on January 5, 2024 at the age of 78 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was born on July 11, 1945 in Poplar Bluff to Floyd (Blue) Kester and Mary Kester, both...