Obituaries

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...

Aug 21, 2023

Alice Marie Eddleman, age 81, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on the early morning of August 21, 2023.

Alice leaves a legacy of involvement in her church Sacred Heart Catholic Church and support of the Knights of Columbus. You could regularly find Alice visiting friends, chatting away over a plate of coconut...

Aug 18, 2023

Helen Geraldine (Gerry) Williams, age 91, of Eminence, Missouri, died Friday, August 18, 2023, at the Rock Point Nursing Center in Birch Tree, Missouri.

Gerry was born in Rombauer, Missouri, on September 23, 1931.  She married Andrew ‘Andy’ Williams on October 6, 1951.  Together they owned and operated United Business Machines of Poplar Bluff for 42 years....

Aug 17, 2023

Douglas Ronald Scott of Poplar Bluff, Mo passed away quietly at his home on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Doug was born on February 9, 1965. His parents are (the late) Ronald “Dago” Scott and Betty (Allbritten) Scott. Doug had attained the age of 58 years 6 months and 8 days.

On October 6, 1989, he married Jana...

Aug 15, 2023

Everett Lynn Montgomery, 87, of Marshall, MO (previously of Poplar Bluff), passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023.

Everett was born on January 16, 1936, to Everett and Ruth (Barbour) Montgomery in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Lois N. Sheehy on July 25, 1954, also in Poplar Bluff.

Everett was a member of First Baptist Church...

Aug 14, 2023

Thomas Harold Kent, 95, of Dalton, Georgia (previously of Poplar Bluff, Missouri) passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, at Hamilton Medical Center.

Tom was born on February 29, 1928, to Thomas and Hazel Kent in Puxico, Missouri.

Tom was a very active person and had no issue accomplishing any goals he set for himself. He...

Aug 14, 2023

Delbert (D.L.) Lee Thomas Jr., 83, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, went home to be with the Lord Aug. 14, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

D.L. was born Aug. 3, 1940, to Delbert and Pearl Hester Thomas in Poplar Bluff.  He married Imogene Mitchener Oct. 20, 1964, and together they raised five children. They were...

Aug 13, 2023

David Edward Savat, 75, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

David was born on January 8, 1948, to Bill and Lucy (Brands) Savat in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He married Paula Faye Dial on July 01, 1972, in the St. Eustachius Catholic Church in Portageville,...

Aug 12, 2023

Judith Dean Swanson, 70, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on August 12, 2023, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Judy was born on October 30, 1952, to Willis and Mable Hufford in Aurora, Illinois. Judy was a career nurse and loved her patients and took great care of them. She was an avid bingo player and loved to travel.  She...

Aug 10, 2023

Dormilee Rush, 87, of St. Peters, Missouri, formerly of Poplar Bluff, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 10, 2023, surrounded by family and the loving caregivers of Mercy Hospice.

Dormilee, one of nine children, was born February 25, 1936, in Grandin, Missouri to Charles Elbert and Edith (Tipton) Holland. On June 19, 1955, she married the love of...