Obituaries

May 21, 2024

Benedict R. Knoppe, 80, of St. Louis, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Mercy South in St. Louis, Missouri.

Ben was born on June 22, 1943, to Joseph and Martha (Bucher) Knoppe in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Ben enjoyed spending time with family and friends. In his younger years, Ben loved to run marathons...

May 20, 2024

Stevie Mansfield, 77, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at Westwood Hills Healthcare.

Stevie was born on March 28, 1947, to Claude and Louisia (Hefner) Mansfield in Piggott, Arkansas. He married Carolyn Louise Knox in 2001 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Stevie enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing, target practicing, or just hanging...

May 14, 2024

Benjamin Wade Phyfer (Ben, Benny P, Phyfe), age 54, passed away May 14, 2024, in Madeira Beach, FL.  Ben was born in Mexico, MO, but he loved to leave off the Missouri part and tell you he was born in “Mexico.”

Ben grew up in Poplar Bluff, MO, on the bank of the beautiful Black River, but...

May 6, 2024

Harold Chico Lee Kanzler, 44, of Poplar Bluff, MO departed this life on May 06, 2024, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Harold was born on September 5, 1979, to Harold and Marclin (Kanzler)Genna in St. Louis, Missouri. Harold, "Chico" as his friends and loved ones liked to call him, was blessed with three beautiful children,...

May 5, 2024

Mary Louise Martin, 82, of Doniphan, MO, passed away on May 05, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Mary was born on January 21, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was raised by her mother, Virginia Dorcas Kidwell and stepfather, Gerald Dee Merrill. She married James Samuel Martin on June 30, 1961, in Mesa, Arizona.

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May 5, 2024

Clara Diane Bates, 67, passed away on Sunday, May 5th, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family.  Diane was born on April 30th, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri to Edward Joseph (Sarge) and Evelyn Nadean Freeman.  A proud graduate of Malden High School and Three Rivers College, she was active in the business community as an owner and...

Apr 30, 2024

Molly Sue Hyde, 76, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on April 30, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Molly was born on August 22, 1947, to Alford and Mary (Book) Doyle in Fagus, MO.  She married Billy Marion Hyde and of this marriage Christy was born. Molly retired from Social Services after 35...

Apr 29, 2024

Emily Kinder Wolpers, 79, died Monday, April 29, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center after a short illness.

Ms. Wolpers was born November 22, 1944, in Poplar Bluff. She was a 1962 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School where she was a member of the yearbook staff, pep band, Spanish Club, a Bluff Maid of Honor,...

Apr 18, 2024

Diana LaJune Dye, 76, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Oakdale Care Center.

Diana was born on June 10, 1947, to John and Katherine (Moore) Stovall in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Buford "Ray" Dye in 1969, also in Poplar Bluff.

Diana was a member of Living Word Baptist Church....

Apr 15, 2024

Frances Marie Inman, 94, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024.

Frances was born on February 02, 1930, to Artie and Bertha (Pennington) McGowen in Lone Hill, Missouri. She married Norman Inman on November 05, 1949, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Frances was a lifelong member of First Church of God of Poplar...

Apr 13, 2024

John Clifton Anderson, 75, of Doniphan, MO passed away on April 13, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. John was born on January 21, 1949, to Clifton Orville Anderson and Glendoris Frankie Brown in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. John was a wonderful, kind man with the biggest heart. He was always ready with a kind...

Apr 13, 2024

Dr. Terrell Allen Nixon Perry, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri departed for heaven on April 13, 2024. He was born in Poplar Bluff, on July 2, 1943, to the late Fern Marie and Allen Perry. ‘Nick’, as he was known to most, was the middle child, having one sister and one brother.

Nick graduated from Poplar Bluff...

Apr 11, 2024

Stanley Woodford Whitmer, 81, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Stanley was born on March 20, 1943, to Charlie and Agnus (Sullivan) Whitmer in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Deborah Hicks on April 10, 1993, also in Poplar Bluff.

Stanley was of the Southern Baptist...

Apr 11, 2024

Michael Lee Nelson, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away April 11, 2024, at his home in Poplar Bluff.

Mike was born Sept. 12, 1951, to Chester and Nora Lee (Taylor) Nelson in Poplar Bluff.  He married Kimberly Flagg Wolpers Feb. 5, 1972, in Poplar Bluff.

Mike was a natural businessman, his love for dirt...

Apr 5, 2024

James "Jim" William Bassett, 75, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Friday, April 05, 2024.

Jim was born on July 19, 1948, to Charles and Vivian (Davis) Bassett in St. Louis, Missouri. He married Kimmie Hoskins in 1991 in Doniphan, Missouri.

Jim was of the Assembly of God faith. He was a proud competitor of...

Apr 4, 2024

Tony Douglas Speer, 58, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away April  4, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Tony was born Jan. 7, 1966, to Glen and Ruby (Medley) Speer in San Diego, California.

Tony was a Christian that loved his church and family.  He was a member of Second Baptist...

Mar 31, 2024

Vicki Lynn Cato, beloved daughter of William Cole and Rose Ann Cole, was born on June 18, 1970, in St. Louis, Missouri. She entered into eternal life on March 31, 2024, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Vicki graduated from Lindbergh High School in St. Louis and attended Meramec Community College where she received an Associate...

Mar 31, 2024

Kenneth Anthony Michel, 90, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Westwood Hills Healthcare.

Ken was born on October 31, 1933, to Herman J. and Ida (Dietrick) Michel in St. Louis, MO.  He married Rose Marie Freeman on July 23, 1955, in St. Louis, MO. She preceded him in death in 2004.  He...

Mar 30, 2024

Betty Sue Parish, 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Betty was born on March 16, 1947, to E.W. and Flossie (Hearn) Jaco in Blytheville, Arkansas. She married Dale Parish on March 21, 1964, in Osceola, Arkansas.

Betty Sue was a remarkable soul who embraced life with creativity, intelligence, and boundless love. Her...

Mar 30, 2024

Beverly Anne Atkinson, 74, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 30, 2024, at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Beverly was born on March 10, 1950, to John and Dorothy (Noah) Hilborn in Naylor, Missouri.  She married Phillip Atkinson on September 5, 1978. Beverly was a proud RN since 1971, a caregiver and worked as a private...