Obituaries

Aug 1, 2023

Betty Jo Richardson Head, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023, in Marble Hill, Missouri at the age of 93.

She was born on August 21, 1929, in Poplar Bluff to Ernest and Cora (Pierce) Richardson. Betty graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1947.

In 1953 she married R. Head. To...

Jul 31, 2023

Lewis Edward Miller, 74, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his wife, children, and other loved ones.

Mr. Miller was born in Fisk, MO, on June 21, 1949, to the late Lewis Paul and Genell (Cox) Miller.

Lewis was a devoted husband,...

Jul 29, 2023

Bobbie ‘Bob’ Blankenship Crane, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, was called to his heavenly home Saturday, July 29, 2023, at his residence.

Bob was born June 14, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan to Ora Blankenship and Alma Marie (Odell) Crane. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956 to 1960. After serving in the military, he married...

Jul 24, 2023

Linda Lou Davidson, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Linda was born on May 21, 1940, to Percy and Eva (VanMater) Bailey in Bloomfield, Missouri. She married David Davidson on April 27, 2002.

Linda worked several years in the meat department at Safeway until their closing. ...

Jul 19, 2023

Charles Ronald Sisk, 82, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on July 19, 2023, at the Missouri Veteran's Home in Cape Girardeau.

Charlie was born on August 18, 1940, to Serrah and Elsie (Sutton) Sisk in Charleston, Missouri.

Charlie joined the Air Force in 1961 at the age of 20 and was honorably discharged in...

Jul 19, 2023

Betty Jo Klein, 87, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Betty was born Dec. 20, 1935, in Gideon, Missouri to Joe and Sylvia (Potter) Brooks. She was of the Pentecostal faith and retired from Florsheim Shoe Company. Betty also was a 43-year member of Poplar Bluff Eagles...

Jul 17, 2023

Terry Clifton Rebstock, 86, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on July 17, 2023, at St. Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. Terry was born on August 24, 1936, to William Cecil and Eura Christine Gardner Rebstock in Deering, Missouri.  He married Tommie Lou Tabor on April 4th, 1955. Terry was a member of Masonic Lodge 209 of...

Jul 11, 2023

Dennis Alton Taylor, 72, of Stringtown, MO passed away on July 11, 2023, at DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, Missouri. Dennis was born on May 29, 1951, to Willie and Veda Minehart Taylor in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  He married Mary (Gutterman) on December 23, 1978, in Stringtown. Dennis was a hard working man that made a career of 30 years...

Jul 8, 2023

Cloyd George Cook Jr, 72, of Fort Madison, Iowa, surrounded by his family left this earth and began his journey with Jesus on Saturday, July 08, 2023, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

Cloyd was born on July 1, 1951, to Cloyd George Cook Sr. and Opal Fern (Camden) Cook in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Betty...

Jul 8, 2023

Ozzy Miller of Poplar Bluff, MO enter into heaven on July 08, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Ozzy was born July 8, 2023, to Alex Miller and Sara Thomas in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Ozzy is survived by her parents; Alex and Sara, and her grandparents; Loren and Carla Thomas. Memorial gathering will be...

Jul 8, 2023

Nola "Susie" S. Johnson, nee Moore, 76, of Cahokia, Illinois, born November 1, 1946, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Saturday, July 8, 2023, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Susie was retired from the Department of Veteran Affairs in St. Louis, Missouri.  However, after her retirement she got her Real Estate Broker's license in 2006...

Jul 1, 2023

Mr. George William Poston, 91, of Williamsville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the Gideon Care Center in Gideon Missouri, with his son Chris at his side.

George was born on a farm in Des Arc, Missouri on June 9, 1932, to Levi and Sarah (Lashley) Poston.  He had two brothers, Sheridan Poston, and Curtis...

Jul 1, 2023

Duard Elvis Mattingly, 98, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on July 01, 2023, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Duard was born on July 30, 1924, to Guy and Nancy Ford Mattingly in Matthews, Missouri.  He married Mary Jane (Frazier) on July 7, 1953, in Poplar Bluff, MO. Duard loved playing the guitar, singing, and...

Jun 25, 2023

Doris Margret Smith, 81, of Sikeston, MO passed away on June 25, 2023, at Hunter Acres Caring Center in Sikeston, Missouri. Doris was born on April 22, 1942, to Carl and Hazel Marie Bagby Vineyard in Broseley, Missouri. Doris loved crafts and coloring, she worked as a  CNA for nursing homes, a custodian for Westwood Baptist Church and in...

Jun 24, 2023

Curtis Lee Rush, 76 years old, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023.

Curtis was born on December 3, 1946 in East St. Louis, IL. He was the fourth of eleven children born to Cecil and Mary Irene Rush.

Curtis attended Corning High School in Corning, AR....

Jun 23, 2023

Jessica Lynn Gowen, 30, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St Louis.

Jessica was born September 3, 1992, in Poplar Bluff to Stephen Wayne and Christy (Hyde) Gowen. She was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School and attended Three Rivers College. Until her health declined, she was...

Jun 21, 2023

Geraldine (nee, Gunn) Riggins, 94, of Belleville, Illinois, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Benedictine Living Community – at the Shrine in Belleville.

Geraldine, one of 11 children, was born Dec. 21, 1928, in Hendrickson, Missouri to Marion and Eva Mae (nee, Casey) Gunn. She was married to Orville Riggins, who...

Jun 20, 2023

Stanley “Stan” F. LaFond, was born in St. Anne, Illinois, to Wilbur “Bear” and Bernice (Koenig) LaFond on February 3, 1933. He joined his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.

He went to school in St. Anne, Illinois before entering the Navy. After the Navy he was a machinist in Kankakee at Bradley machine with his...

Jun 19, 2023

Beloved father, grandfather, and brother, John Blake Pruett passed suddenly on Monday, June 19, 2023, at age 54.

John was born on November 20, 1968, to James Lee and Lenda Sue (Hudson) Pruett in Paragould, Arkansas. John or "Johnny" as many affectionately called him, was a lively child always in search of adventure with a touch of...

Jun 16, 2023

Beverly Karen Smith, 62, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, at her home.

Beverly was born on January 16, 1961, to Paul and Syble (Wilmoth) Hillis in Aurora, Missouri.

Beverly was a believer of the Lord, Jesus Christ. She appreciated nature and enjoyed spending time outdoors. Beverly liked to go camping,...