Obituaries

Jul 30, 2024

Janet Marie Brown, 71, passed away on July 30, 2024, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Janet was born on February 6, 1953, to Loren and Ruby (Fears) Spradling in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  She married Douglas Earl Brown on February 26th, 1971.

Janet worked for many years at Rowe Furniture. She enjoyed spending time with her friend,...

Jul 27, 2024

Holly Grace Fugate, 44, of Wappapello, MO, passed away peacefully in her home, Saturday, July 27, 2024.

Holly was born on February 13, 1980, to David and Catherine (Tressler) Stimpson in York, Pennsylvania. She married Matt Fugate on March 28, 2020, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Holly's greatest title was Mimi. She loved her family and...

Jul 25, 2024

Linda Louise Hakanson, 76, passed away on July 25, 2024, at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Linda was born on April 16, 1948, to Clare and Helga (Sorenson) Yale in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She married Terry Hakanson on June 29, 2016, in Reno, Nevada. Linda became a Dr. of Pharmacy when she moved to California to attend USC in...

Jul 25, 2024

Jo L. (Bloodworth) King, 74, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on July 25, 2024, at The Arbors at Westridge in Sikeston, Missouri. Jo was born on January 26, 1950, to Vivian Miller Courtright in Granite City, Illinois. Jo was one of the first, female police officers for the city of Poplar Bluff and later retired as a Driver...

Jul 24, 2024

Susan Kay Price, age 76, passed away on July 24, 2024 in Palm Coast, Florida.

Susan graduated with academic distinction from Southeast Missouri State University in May, 1985.  She went on to teach English as an Instructor and Assistant Professor until 2011 when she retired from Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  In 2013 Susan and...

Jul 20, 2024

Doris May Reynolds, 89, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on July 20, 2024. Doris was born on December 29, 1934, to Henry and Bertha Umphress in Illinois.  She married Roy Reynolds on May 25, 1954, in Rutland Illinois. Doris and Roy were married for 68 years and raised a loving family. She was an avid fisherwoman, loved to...

Jul 19, 2024

Scott Edward Lovelace, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on July 19, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his wife and girls. Scott was born on June 29, 1955, to Ed and Pat Lovelace in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  He married his high school sweetheart, Renee Johnson on May 6, 1978, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Scott was a caring...

Jul 17, 2024

James Ralph Henthorne, 78, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

Jim was born on September 01, 1945, to Ralph and Bessie (Nichols) Henthorne in Neelyville, Missouri. He married Sally Ann (Henderson) on June 05, 1965, in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Jim was a top-notch brick and stone mason as well as an...

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...