Obituaries

Dec 4, 2023

Geraldine Cross Campbell Lumpkins of Poplar Bluff, MO was born on December 27, 1936, in Broseley, MO and passed away on December 04, 2023, in her home. She married Clyde W. Campbell on September 08, 1956, in Hernando, MS, and he proceeded her in death, she later married Arden R. Lumpkins on November 25, 1975, in Doniphan MO, and...

Dec 4, 2023

Thomas J. Lawson, 91, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Monday, December 04, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Tom was born on June 7, 1932, to Earnest and Beulah (Berry) Lawson in Coon Island, Missouri. He married Jeane Sue Pridy on November 26, 1953, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Tom served in the Missouri...

Dec 3, 2023

Stella Loraine Barton-Joplin, 88, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Sunday, December 03, 2023, at The Manor after battling illness for several years.

Stella was born on September 20, 1935, to Abraham and Callie Cook in Hurricane, Virginia.  She married Billie Burnice Barton on May 11, 1957, also in Virginia.

Stella was a talented and...

Dec 3, 2023

Margaret Darlene Allen, 86, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Sunday, December 03, 2023, at Cedargate Health Care.

Margaret was born on May 27, 1937, to Emile and Myrtle (Richardson) Lefevre in Lehigh, Oklahoma. She married Ivan "Mickey" Leon Allen on October 17, 1955, in Wichita, Kansas.

Margaret was of the Baptist faith. She attended...

Nov 30, 2023

Joseph Allen Marrs Jr., 9 years old, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Joey was born on November 18, 2014, to Joseph Marrs Sr. and Renee Johnson in Chicago, Illinois.

Joey attended 3rd grade at Oak Grove Elementary. His quirky, fun, and passionate personality earned...

Nov 29, 2023

Judith Ann Coleman, 80, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at her home.

Judy was born on February 6, 1943, to Woodrow and Betty (Fraser) Jeffries in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Louis Coleman on June 24, 1961, also in Poplar Bluff.

Judy was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed fishing...

Nov 27, 2023

Cynthia Lynn Sander, 64, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at her home.

Cynthia was born on June 20, 1959, to David and Altie Susan (Wells) Grace in Dayton, Ohio.

Cynthia's life was full of laughter and living life to the fullest. She was always the life of the party and...

Nov 18, 2023

Judy L. Brannum, 61, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at her home.

Judy was born on October 29, 1962, to Bob and Wilda Ann (Stagner) Brannum in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Judy enjoyed music, dancing, and spending time outdoors. She also liked to spend time doing arts and crafts, as well...

Nov 18, 2023

Billy Alvin Faries, 81, of Puxico, MO, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Puxico Nursing and Rehab surrounded by his loving family.

Bill was born on September 9, 1942, to Alvin and Lavada (Crunk) Faries in Mingo, Missouri.  He married Janice Ann Berrong on June 29, 1963, in Puxico, Missouri.

Bill was a member...

Nov 15, 2023

Winnie Mae Parchman, 96, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at her home.

Winnie was born on February 9, 1927, to Wyatt and Ida (Whitehead) Marty in Creal Springs, Illinois.

Winnie was a member of First Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family...

Nov 14, 2023

Alex Lee Dugas, 63, of Pangburn, AR, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, on his son David’s birthday.

Alex was born on January 26, 1960, to Alexander and Ora Faye (Croy) Dugas in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Tina Morse on February 16, 1991, in Broseley, Missouri.

Alex had a very loving and energetic personality....

Nov 14, 2023

Travis Farrell Phillips, 74, of Ellsinore, MO passed away on November 14, 2023, at his home in Ellsinore, Missouri.

Travis was born on June 25, 1949, to Vondus and Willie (Raffety) Phillips in Monette, Arkansas. He married Sara Garcia on April 28, 1972, in Los Angeles County, California.

Travis was a member of the United...

Nov 13, 2023

Loyd C. "Sonny" Warren, 85, of Winter Garden, Florida, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023.

Loyd was born on September 30, 1938, to Loyd C. Warren Sr. and Altha (Mayberry) Warren in Fisk, Missouri. He married Eugenia "Jeanie" Robertson in 1959.

Loyd graduated from Broseley High School in 1957. He went on to study engineering...

Nov 9, 2023

Jo Ann Stout, 87, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Thursday, November 09, 2023.

Jo Ann was born on January 24, 1936, to Otto A. and Thelma C. (Case) Wallis in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married John C. Stout on June 10, 1955, also in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Jo Ann graduated from Poplar Bluff High...

Nov 8, 2023

Carolyn "Joanne" Johnson, 89, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on November 08, 2023, at River Mist Assisted Living in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Joanne was born on April 23, 1934, to Virgil and Juanita (White) Baker in Chaonia Landing, Missouri. She married Robert Leo Johnson in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Joanne was of the Lutheran faith....

Nov 6, 2023

Alice June Calkins, 87, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on November 06, 2023, at The Manor in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Alice was born on May 25, 1936, to Samuel W. Calkins and Rosea V. Loibl in Paonia, Colorado. Alice and her family lived for many years in North Platte, Nebraska.  After moving to Poplar Bluff, Alice worked for...

Nov 4, 2023

Timothy Lee Thurston, 75, of Broseley, MO, passed away Saturday, November 04, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Tim was born on February 19, 1948, to Earl and Loullea (Norman) Thurston in Pontiac, Michigan.

Tim was a member of the United States Navy and served in the Vietnam War. He was also...

Oct 31, 2023

Elva Lee Peck, age 90 years, was born on May 26, 1933, to Elva B. and Rutha May Peck in, Dunklin County, Missouri, and passed away on October 31, 2023, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Lee was the oldest son of seven children and spent his childhood in southeast Missouri.  He loved to play baseball...

Oct 30, 2023

James William Kammerer, 75, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

James was born on April 9, 1948, to Joseph and Mildred (Williams) Kammerer in East St. Louis, Illinois. He married Diana (Jester) on December 17, 1975, in St. Louis, Missouri.

James was a...

Oct 27, 2023

Stephanie Lynn Pennington, 51, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away unexpectedly on October 27, 2023, at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Stephanie was born on June 12, 1972, to Ricky Clark and Julie Pennington in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Stephanie was raised by her mother and stepfather, Gary Wright.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandson and loved being...