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Donna J. Gentry
Jun 14, 2008
Donna J. Gentry, 73, of Williamsville, died Saturday, June 14, 2008 at Landmark Hospital, in Cape Girardeau. Mrs. Gentry was born Jan. 20, 1935, in Decatur, Ill., and was of the Baptist faith. During her earlier years she worked for Gossard Garment Mfg. and later retired as owner and operator of Don-Lin Toys. Mrs. Gentry was an avid fan...
Ruth D. Kalkbrenner
Jun 13, 2008
Ruth Dewey Kalkbrenner, 68, of Fairdealing, died June 13, 2008 at her residence. Mrs. Kalkbrenner was a retired LPN for Dr. A.D. Brookreson's office. She was born June 8, 1940 in Poplar Bluff and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Poplar Bluff. She was also a member of the Eastern Star. On January 27, 1958...

Vernon Alvis Hunter
Jun 8, 2008
Vernon Alvis Hunter, Jr., 51, of Poplar Bluff formerly of Orlando, Fla., died Sunday, June 8, 2008, at his residence. Mr. Hunter was born Jan. 30, 1957, in East Prairie, Mo. He was of the Baptist faith, and had worked as a manager for several major retail stores. Mr. Hunter enjoyed fishing and riding motorcycles. Survivors include six children,...
Bobby Joe Shoumake
Jun 2, 2008
Bobby Joe Shoumake, 62, of Poplar Bluff died Monday, June 2, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Shoumake was born Jan. 31, 1946, in Poplar Bluff. He had retired from the United States Navy after 23 years of service. For his service, Mr. Shoumake received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Sea Service...
Marvella Roberts Mccrory
Jun 1, 2008
Marvella Roberts McCrory, 75, of Poplar Bluff died Sunday, June 1, 2008 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. McCrory was born Nov. 5, 1933, in Broseley. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, and had retired as an RN after 45 years of service from County of Los Angeles Hospital. Mrs. McCrory enjoyed crocheting,...
Jimmie Ray Jenkins
May 31, 2008
Jimmie R. Jenkins Jimmie Ray ""Fiddlin' Jim"" Jenkins, 76, of Harviell died Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Jenkins was born July 12, 1931, in Harviell. He had retired from Rowe Furniture Co. after 25 years of service, was a member of Masonic Lodge 568, in Naylor, and was a former school board member for Neelyville Schools....
Mary Ann Stovall
May 27, 2008
Mary Ann Stovall, 52, of Poplar Bluff died Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at St. Louis University Hospital. Mrs. Stovall was born April 29, 1956, in Poplar Bluff. She was of the Protestant faith, and employed at the Guest House Inn, in Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Stovall enjoyed camping, sewing and spending time with her family especially her granddaughter, Shayla. On...
Alta Christine Polk
May 26, 2008
Alta Christine Polk, 85, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Poplar Bluff died Monday, May 26, 2008 at St. Francis Medical Center, in Cape Girardeau. Mrs. Polk was born July 27, 1922, in Hilliard, Mo. She was of the Baptist faith, and had retired from the Lucy Lee Hospital cafeteria. Mrs. Polk was an avid St. Louis Cardinal's fan, and...
Joseph Paul Feld
May 26, 2008
Joseph P. Feld, of Tomball, Tex., and former resident of Poplar Bluff for over 20 years died Monday, May 26, 2008 at the Silverado Senior Living Center, in The Woodlands, Tex., at age 94. Mr. Feld was born Feb. 9, 1914, in Elwood, Ind. While residents of Poplar Bluff he and his wife, Anna Marie was parishioners at Sacred...
Maerene L. Pulliam
May 25, 2008
Maerene Lucille Pulliam, 23, of Poplar Bluff died Sunday, May 25, 2008 at her residence as the result of a residential fire. Ms. Pulliam was born Nov. 20, 1984, in Farmington, Mo. She had previously worked for a short time at the Sheltered Work Center, in Poplar Bluff. Maerene enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include her grandmother,...
Lisa L. Pulliam
May 25, 2008
Lisa Leannie Pulliam, 44, of Poplar Bluff died Sunday, May 25, 2008 at her residence as the result of a residential fire. Ms. Pulliam was born June 3, 1963, in Fredericktown, Mo. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include her mother, Lillian Tinsley, of Poplar Bluff; sister, Pam Clubb, of Tex.; and brother,...

Carlotta M. Fiske
May 23, 2008
Carlotta M. Fiske, 65, of Poplar Bluff died Friday, May 23, 2008 at her residence. Mrs. Fiske was born Oct. 11, 1942, in Poplar Bluff. She was a member of Rombauer General Baptist Church, and had retired from Northside Nutrition Center's Meals on Wheels after 26 years of service. Mrs. Fiske was a member of the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary,...
Lacey Nicole Berry
May 16, 2008
Lacey Nicole Berry, age 2 mo., of Poplar Bluff died Friday, May 16, 2008 at St. Louis Children's Hospital. Lacey Nicole, the daughter of Angela Rutledge and Paul Berry, was born March 18, 2008, in Poplar Bluff. In addition to her parents, she is survived by grandparents, Renee and Eddie Rutledge, Maggie and Carmon Nelson, Kelly Kramer and David...
Oscar G. Hopson
May 14, 2008
Oscar G. Hopson, Jr., 86, of Poplar Bluff died Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at The Hospice of East Texas, in Tyler, Tex. Mr. Hopson was born Oct. 19, 1921, in Casper, Wyo. He was a former active member of Good Hope Methodist Church where he had served as a Deacon, and had retired from the United States Army Air...
Lauren Elizabeth Capper
May 13, 2008
Lauren Elizabeth Capper, 17, of Poplar Bluff died Tuesday, May 13, 2008 in Butler County as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Lauren was born Feb. 14, 1991, in Marietta, Georgia. She was a member of the Palace of Praise, in Poplar Bluff, a member of the Church Dance Team and active in the youth ministry....
Rebecca Sue Ribbing
May 8, 2008
Rebecca Sue Ribbing, 57, of Poplar Bluff died Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Ribbing was born Aug. 16, 1950, in Alton, Ill. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, and was a homemaker. Mrs. Ribbing enjoyed spending time with her family, and arts and crafts. On Aug. 29, 1972, she married...
Jalon Richard Leach
May 2, 2008
Jalon Richard Leach, 72, of Wappapello, died Friday, May 2, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Leach, son of the late John C. and Maye (Welch) Leach, was born July 8, 1935, in Poplar Bluff, and was of the Baptist faith. He was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School, class of 1953, and a graduate of Rolla School of...
Talmadge R. Mccoy
Apr 28, 2008
Talmadge R. McCoy, 71, of Poplar Bluff died unexpectedly Monday, April 28, 2008 at his residence. Mr. McCoy was born Feb. 22, 1937, in Caruthersville, Mo. While in high school he qualified for State Track 3 years in a row; was voted most outstanding athletic during his senior year; was awarded the Babe Ruth Sportsmanship award in 1955; and...
Denise Gay Kronz
Apr 27, 2008
Denise Gay Kronz, 50, of Poplar Bluff died Sunday, April 27, 2008 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Ms. Kronz was born Jan. 9, 1958, in Rapid City, SD. She was of the Baptist faith, and had retired as a business office secretary. Ms. Kronz was also a member of the Red Hat Society. She loved animals, and enjoyed...
Frank E. Anthony
Apr 23, 2008
Frank E. Anthony, Sr., 67, lifelong resident of Poplar Bluff died Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, in St. Louis. Mr. Anthony was born March 21, 1941, in Poplar Bluff, and was of the Baptist faith. Due to failing health he retired from Blackwell-Baldwin, of Poplar Bluff after 20 years of service. On July 11, 2006, Mr....