Obituaries

Jan 26, 2024

Anthony Lee Hayden, 29, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on January 26, 2024, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Anthony was born on April 5, 1994, to Rickey Hayden and Christine Lavalley in Bristol, Tennessee.  He married Briannon Hayden on February 3, 2023. Anthony worked hard to provide for his wife and children, enjoyed taking them fishing and just being...

Jan 21, 2024

Barbara “Barb” Sue Abbott, 76, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Monday, January 21, 2024, at Winchester Nursing Home in Bernie, Missouri.

Barbara was born on December 19, 1947, to Kelvey Houston Abbott and Clarice Mae Nixon Robertson in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, Roy Roberston.

Barbara was born...

Jan 19, 2024

Lucinda "Cindy" B. Kelley, 83, of Wappapello, MO, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Cindy was born on April 8, 1940, to Andrew and Catherine (Lynch) O'Callaghan in Port Chester, New York. She married Charles "Pete" Kelley on January 17, 1959, in Newport, Rhode Island.

Cindy was...

Jan 17, 2024

Dorothy Mae Wheeling, 101, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away peacefully in her home, Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

Dorothy was born on July 31, 1922, to Lenvil Bert and Clara (Allen) Wheeling in Butler County, Missouri.

Dorothy was a founding member of Grace United Methodist Church of Poplar Bluff. She worked in the office of...

Jan 16, 2024

Betty Ann Berube, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Jan.16, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff

Betty was born June 12, 1938, to Thomas and Helen Kyle in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Betty enjoyed life to the fullest, she enjoyed traveling, boating, and spending time with her grandchildren. She will be dearly...

Jan 15, 2024

Norma Lee Fredwell, 92, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on January 15, 2024. Norma was born on June 26, 1931, to Frank and Cecil Anthony in Poplar Bluff.  She married Edgar Leon Fredwell on May 14, 1950. Norma liked fishing, camping, and working outside in the yard. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She will...

Jan 13, 2024

Iris Lorene Wood, 92, of Cape Girardeau, MO, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 13, 2024, on her birthday.

Lorene was born on January 13, 1932, to Carl and Iva (Hedspeth) Kearbey in Cane Creek Valley in Northern Butler County, Missouri. She married Kenneth Leon Wood on September 16, 1951, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri....

Jan 11, 2024

Jackie Ray Garver, 76, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on January 11, 2024, at The Missouri Veteran's Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Jackie was born on August 26, 1947, to Doyle and Josephine Garver in Hickoria, Arkansas.  He married Melba Garver on March 23, 1973, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Jackie proudly served his country in the Vietnam War...

Jan 9, 2024

Euthal Lucille Webb, 89, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 09, 2024, at her home.

Lucy was born on April 8, 1934, to George and Charlotte (Ziegler) Keller in Grubbs, Arkansas.  She married Fred Lee Webb on April 24, 2002, in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Lucy enjoyed gardening, tending to her chickens, bird and...

Jan 9, 2024

Ronald Rae Glidewell, 73, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on January 09, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Ronald was born on November 25, 1950, to Kenneth and Ruby Glidewell in Sikeston, Missouri.

Ronald had a passion for people, and loved working with recovery groups which included, Crossroads Ministry, Christway Ministries,...

Jan 5, 2024

It is with great sadness, but with boundless love and a lifetime of fond memories, that the family of Sandra Ann Hughey (Sandy) wish to announce her passing on January 5, 2024 at the age of 78 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was born on July 11, 1945 in Poplar Bluff to Floyd (Blue) Kester and Mary Kester, both...

Jan 5, 2024

Phillip Ray Barker, 76, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Friday, January 05, 2024, at his home.

Phillip was born on July 7, 1947, to Robert and Fannie Barker in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Brenda Bloodworth on January 12, 1966, also in Poplar Bluff.

Phillip was a longtime member of the Three Rivers Shrine...

Jan 3, 2024

Ronald Gene Harris Jr, 69, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 03, 2024, at Memory Lane in Dexter, Missouri.

Ron was born on January 29, 1954, to Ronald and Ruth (Smoot) Harris Sr. in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Ron was of the Baptist faith. He worked for United States Postal Service for 47 years,...

Dec 31, 2023

Earl Victor Gilham, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on December 31, 2023, at his home in Poplar Bluff.

Earl was born on January 28, 1956, to Earl and Margaret Moore Gilham in St. Louis, Missouri.

Earl was an avid outdoorsman that loved to fish, hike, and just be outdoors. He enjoyed woodworking and...

Dec 31, 2023

Robert Joe Osborn, 91, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on December 31, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Bob was born on December 4, 1932, to Thomas and Irene Osborn in Hendrickson, Missouri.  He married the love of his life Marjorie Garrett. Bob enjoyed hunting and fishing, spending time with his church family...

Dec 26, 2023

Kimberly Jane Bieller, 64, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on December 26, 2023, at her son's home in Farmington, Missouri. Kim was born on September 22, 1959,  to Charles Farris and Janice Louise Edwards in St. Louis, Missouri. Kim was an Occupational Therapist and loved working with the children at various schools. She enjoyed playing cards and spending...

Dec 25, 2023

Betty Joe Reid-Karnes, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on December 25, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Betty was born on October 2, 1934, to Carl and Thelma Graham in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Robert Reid in 1953, and of this marriage one son was born, Rob Reid.  She later married...

Dec 24, 2023

Wanda Lee Gaebler, 87, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on December 24, 2023.

Wanda was born on January 14, 1936, to Vernon and Aleen (Everett) Gambill in Ash Hill, Missouri. She married Dale Gaebler on April 20, 1963, at Zion Lutheran Church in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Wanda was a member of Zion Lutheran Church....

Dec 23, 2023

Judith Annette McAllister, 59, of Puxico, MO passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023.

Judy was born on August 31, 1964, to Billy and Janice ( Berrong) Faries in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Billy McAllister on June 7, 1986, in New Life Baptist Church in Wappapello, Missouri.

Judy was a member of Duck Creek Baptist...

Dec 19, 2023

Betty Joyce Pruitt, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on December 19, 2023, at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Betty was born on December 10, 1940, to John and Iva (Walker) Kanell in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Her marriage to Thomas Pruitt produced two children, Lewis Pruitt and Elizabeth (Pruitt) Turcotte.

Betty was a...