Obituaries

Oct 1, 2023

Marjorie B. Willcut, 97, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, in Suffolk, Virginia.  A native of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, she was preceded in death by husbands, Millard Crane and Jack Willcut; parents, Louie and Laura Page Ogilvie; and seven sisters, Juanita Ogilvie, Eva Payne, Helen Chronister, Pat Craft, Mary Vinson, Carol Binkley and Pansy Craft. Marjorie retired as...

Sep 26, 2023

Billy Vernon Jones, 75, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at his home in Eminence, Missouri.

Billy was born on August 12, 1948, to Arthur and Thelma (Aud) Jones in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Carolann Christie on May 27, 1966, in Poplar Bluff; she preceded him in death on July 27,...

Sep 24, 2023

Shawnta LaDawn Ellison, 54, formerly of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on September 24, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on January 14, 1969, and had called Memphis her home for several years.

Shawnta was a dedicated Treatment Supervisor at Baby Love – Case Management and a passionate...

Sep 24, 2023

Ruthie Arlene Chatman, 84, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Poplar Bluff.

Ruthie was born on June 27, 1939, to Arlen and Ruthie (Montgomery) Chatman in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Ruthie was of the Baptist faith. She was a firm believer of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Ruthie was...

Sep 22, 2023

George Stanley Davis, 77, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

George was born on July 13, 1946, to George and Lillian (Koonce) Davis in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Mary Sue (Hupp) Davis on July 15, 1972, in Qulin, MO.

George was of the...

Sep 15, 2023

Melissa Mae Fitzwater, 59, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, at her home.

Melissa was born on August 2, 1964, to Bobby and Dot (Ferrell) Moore in Hayti, Missouri. She married William "John" Fitzwater in 1987, in Butler County, Missouri.

Melissa was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed traveling and visiting...

Sep 13, 2023

Kelly Dale Boyers, 85, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on the morning of September 13, 2023.

Mr. Boyers was born on March 7, 1938, at Coon Island, Neelyville MO to the late Ira and Clelah

(Loge) Boyers. He was raised in Poplar Bluff and was a 1956 graduate of Poplar...

Sep 10, 2023

Lawrence Marion “Larry” Wright, Jr., 75, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023. He was born June 7, 1948, to the late Lawrence Marion, Sr. and Hazel Oliver Wright. Larry always said he was a lucky country boy from Southeast Missouri that joined the telecom industry at age 18 and managed to travel to 37 countries on 6 continents. He...

Sep 9, 2023

Steven Douglas Rushin, 57, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on September 09, 2023, with his family and friends surrounding him. Steve was born on September 8, 1966, to Virgil and Wanda Rushin in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Steve was an avid race car enthusiast, he enjoyed serving his community in his role of owner/operator in Rushin Towing and spending...

Sep 8, 2023

Douglas Wayne Morris, 66, of Wappapello, Missouri sadly departed this life Friday, September 8, 2023, following a long history of physical illness.

Doug is survived by his wife, Dona Morris and his two daughters Miranda Morris (Graham Aldridge) and Lindsey Manson (Terry), as well as two grandchildren Adayln and Remington Manson. He is also survived by his...

Sep 8, 2023

Lisa Kay Neudecker, 55, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on September 08, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Lisa was born on June 7, 1968, to Paul and Sandra Neudecker in St. Louis, Missouri. Lisa loved animals and working with Hearts for Rescue and proudly volunteered at the United Gospel Rescue Mission. She...

Sep 3, 2023

Bobby Duane Jenkins, age 84, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his three children Shawn Jenkins, Debra Jenkins, and Robert Jenkins on the evening of September 3rd, 2023. Bobby was a 1958 Graduate of Poplar Bluff High School where he played football serving as one of the captains for the that season. The Mules 1957 record of...

Aug 31, 2023

Von Lee Faries, 83, of Perryville, MO passed away on August 31, 2023, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Von was born on October 1, 1939, to William and Bernettie McGown Faries in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  He married Virginia Lake on April 30th, 1962. Von was the 7th of 12 children, he was an avid outdoorsman,...

Aug 26, 2023

Scott H. Denton of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the age of 66. He leaves behind a legacy of warmth, wit, and a zest for life that touched the hearts of all who knew him.

Scott was born June 19, 1957, to Samuel “Jack” and Natalie Denton in Dyersburg, Tennessee....

Aug 25, 2023

James Michael (Mike) McLane, 66, of Poplar Bluff Missouri, passed away on Friday, August 25th, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, due to complications from pneumonia.

Mike was born on May 1, 1957, in Poplar Bluff Missouri, to proud parents J.P. and Mary (Bounds) McLane.

He had two sisters, Becky...

Aug 23, 2023

Mrs. Jeanette Evalina Mick, 82 years old, of Jefferson City, Missouri went to be with the Lord Thursday August 17,2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Jeanette was born on August 28, 1940, in Caraway, Arkansas, a daughter of George McDaniel and Edith Goodman. She was united in marriage on August 31, 1957, in Hernando, Mississippi to Jerry...

Aug 22, 2023

Dennis James Lloyd, 63, of Williamsville, Missouri, formerly of Iowa, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at his home.

Dennis was born July 24, 1960, in Iowa City, Iowa to David and Norma Kay (Powell) Lloyd.  He worked in the utility trailer industry but took early retirement to live with and take care of his mother...

Aug 22, 2023

Michael James Zgaynor, 51, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Michael was born on September 22, 1971, to William and Marie Burns (Vezzetti) Zgaynor in Canon City, Colorado. Michael Zgaynor was a lifelong member of the Roman Catholic Church. He was also a lifelong healthcare provider as a business...

Aug 22, 2023

Ann B. Pennington, 89, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Cedargate Healthcare.

Ann was born on December 23, 1933, to Clyde and Burdie (Woodruff) Foust in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Charles Ray Pennington on August 20, 1955, also in Poplar Bluff.

Ann was a member of First Baptist...

Aug 21, 2023

Helen Doris Millar, 82, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on August 21, 2023, at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Helen was born on May 12, 1941, to Alfred and Doris Holt in Fort Smith, Arkansas.  She married Frank Caldwell, and four children were born from this marriage. Helen loved traveling and, on her journeys, she would stop...