Obituaries

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...

Mar 21, 2024

Deborah Christine Barks, 68,  passed away after a long, hard fought battle with multiple illnesses on March 21, 2024, at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, in the arms of her husband, while surrounded by love and family. Debi was born on April 9, 1955, to Jack and Virginia (Brock) Todaro in DuQuoin, Illinois.  She married Kendal Barks on...

Mar 20, 2024

Marie Rose Nichols, 81, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Marie was born on June 25, 1942, in Puxico, Missouri and raised by George and Cordella (Meadley) Fouts. She married Charles "Chuck" Nichols on July 8, 1989, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Marie was of the...

Mar 19, 2024

Marge Lois Emerson, 80, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away, with her family by her side, on March 19, 2024, at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Marge was born on March 27, 1943, to Marjorie O'Conner in Chicago, Illinois. Marge was a dedicated hard worker, enjoyed watching scary movies on T.V. and working in her yard. She will...

Mar 16, 2024

Marilyn Jo Ann Turner, 83, of Poplar Bluff, MO went home to be with the Lord on March 16, 2024, with her family by her side, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Jo Ann was born on January 1, 1941, to Everett and Irene Coleman in Potosi, Missouri.  She married Kirby Turner on January 1, 1988, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Jo...

Mar 15, 2024

Lloyd J. Mondy, 89, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at Cedargate Healthcare.

Lloyd was born on July 20, 1934, to Miles and Flora (Baysinger) Mondy in Fisk, Missouri. He married Norma May (Casey) on May 02, 1953, in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Lloyd was a long-time attendee of Fellowship General Baptist....

Mar 14, 2024

Ruby Jewell Templemire, 96, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Arcadia Health & Rehab in Pensacola, Florida, with her daughter by her side.

Ruby was born on December 30, 1927, to William and Cleada (Stucker) Scates in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Harry Templemire on August 03, 1947, in Pocahontas, Arkansas,...

Mar 12, 2024

Jo-Anne Parker, 77, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024, surrounded by her family and friends with worship music playing, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Jo-Anne was born on May 16, 1946, to William and Anna (Grydinova) Lipscomb in Paris, France.  She married Lawrence J Parker on April 6, 1968....

Mar 10, 2024

Alyce Jean Sprinkle, 79, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 10, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Alyce was born on May 12, 1944, to Roy and Carleen Neermann in Chicago, Illinois. Alyce loved to knit and crochet, she loved collecting patterns, black market movies, and attending crab boils.  She belonged to...

Mar 5, 2024

Anna Catherine Schenewerk, age 92, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024, at Westwood Hills Nursing Center in Poplar Bluff, MO.

She was born on October 24, 1931, to Ray and Mary (Elson) Starwalt in Mattoon, Illinois. Anna graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1949 and married her beloved husband, Herbert Schenewerk, on September 9, 1950,...

Mar 4, 2024

Gwendolyn Drury, 97, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 04, 2024, at Westwood Hills Healthcare in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Gwen was born on September 16, 1926, to Jessie and Lilly (Hardin) Stanley in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Paul V. Drury Jr. on August 28, 1948, also in Poplar Bluff.

Gwen was a...

Mar 3, 2024

Joseph Victor (Joe) Knodell, 78, of Creve Coeur, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024.  He was surrounded by his loving wife of 53 years, Donna Kingen Knodell, and his children.

Joe was born December 1, 1945, in Poplar Bluff to Victor and Fannie Knodell.  He grew up in Wappapello and graduated from Fisk-Rombauer High School,...

Mar 2, 2024

Dennis Dale Fain, 70, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 02, 2024, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Dennis was born on July 8, 1953, to Cleatus and Mary (Parker) Fain.

Dennis loved listening to music and reading. He also liked to go to the movies or out to eat. Dennis was...