Obituaries

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...

Oct 23, 2023

Johnny Leon Burkhart, 64, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023.

Johnny was born on July 27, 1959, to Dorothy May Burkhart in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Patricia Balch on September 10, 1984, also in Poplar Bluff.

Johnny was a believer of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He enjoyed watching...

Oct 16, 2023

Pearley Conner "Junior", 86, of Broseley, MO, passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, at his home.

Junior was born on October 26, 1936, to Pearley Sr. and Addie (Fouts) Conner in Wappapello, Missouri. He married Nettie (Moore) on October 18, 1958, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Junior was born and raised in Wappapello, Missouri. He was...

Oct 8, 2023

Doyle Keith Albright, Sr. “Buck”, 77 of Glen Allen, MO passed away peacefully Sunday, October 8, 2023, at his residence.

Buck was born November 3, 1945, to Clyde and Ethel (Williams) Albright in Risco, MO.  He married Sharon Louise Allensworth on September 6, 1969.

Buck was a member of New Hope General Baptist Church of...

Oct 2, 2023

Nelda Gail Gambill, 82, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on October 02, 2023, at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Nelda was born on May 16, 1941, to Fred and Gertrude Dicken in Reyno, Arkansas.  She married Verlin Gambill on July 8, 1961. Nelda was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother and enjoyed spending as much time as...

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...