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Charles Bunting

Charles Bunting

Aug 9, 2025

Charles Bunting, 82 of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Saturday August 9th, 2025, peacefully at home. Charles was born October 12th, 1942, to Delbert Bunting and Izetta Ward in Broseley MO.

On July 1st, 1961, he was united in marriage to Linda Lewis, she survives of the home. Charles graduated from Broseley High School in 1960, as a young man, served...

Clemens Louis Deken

Clemens Louis Deken

Aug 6, 2025

Clemens Louis Deken, 104, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Wednesday, August 06, 2025, at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Clem was born on July 25, 1921, to Charles and Theresia (Peters) Deken in Qulin, Missouri.

Clem was a member of the United States Army and served overseas during World War II. He was a very active...

John Earnest Cooper

John Earnest Cooper

Aug 5, 2025

John Earnest Cooper, 86, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on August 05, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital.

John was born on April 14, 1939, to Marshall and Gladys (Prowell) Cooper in Brickeys, Arkansas. He married Barbara Strayhorn on March 9, 1963.

John is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara; three boys, John Cooper II (Terri), Stephen W. Cooper...

Pauline Taylor

Pauline Taylor

Aug 5, 2025

Pauline (Brown) Taylor, 88 of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on August 5, 2025 at home. She is remembered for her kindness, compassion, and sense of humor. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Pauline is survived by her sisters, Darline Brown of Poplar Bluff, MO and Diane “Dorothy” Williams of Broseley, MO and brothers, Willie Brown of Broseley,...

James "Jim" Milbern Mayes

James "Jim" Milbern Mayes

Aug 3, 2025

James "Jim" Milbern Mayes, 93, of Covina, CA, passed away Sunday, August 03, 2025, at his home of 60 years.

Jim, son of Delbert and Elizabeth (Mayes) Inman, was born on December 12, 1931, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Jane Cravens on July 15, 1954, also in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Jim proudly served as a member of the United States Army....

Linda Jane Manes

Linda Jane Manes

Jul 31, 2025

Linda Jane Manes, 60, of Charleston, MO passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri

Linda was born on August 03, 1964, to James and Pansy (Johnson) Smith in Dudley, Missouri. She married Greg Manes on December 23, 1983, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Linda was a spiritual person and believed in the healing power of prayer....

Ola May Inman

Ola May Inman

Jul 31, 2025

Ola May Inman, 86, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025.

Ola was born on October 17, 1938, to Elzie and Della (Tuttle) Wilson in ­Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Alvin Inman on July 04, 1961, in Campbell, Missouri.

Ola was a strong believer of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She loved fishing with her husband Alvin. They...

Claudette Ann Newkirk

Claudette Ann Newkirk

Jul 31, 2025

It is with regret that we announce the passing of Claudette Ann Newkirk who died peacefully at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on July 31, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born on December 14, 1942, in Long Beach California to her parents, Claude Cockrell, a US Naval officer, and Mary (Giguere) Cockrell. Growing up, Claudette and...

Charles "Slick" A. Hardin

Charles "Slick" A. Hardin

Jul 29, 2025

Charles "Slick" Allen Hardin, 85, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at his home.

He was born on July 09, 1940, to John and Velma (Chambers) Hardin in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

He was a journeyman lineman for M & A Electric Coop for over 20 years, before continuing his career in Illinois and eventually retiring. He was very...

James Oscar Hart

James Oscar Hart

Jul 28, 2025

James (Jim) Oscar Hart, 90, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on July 28, 2025, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

James was born on July 13, 1935, to Oscar and Grethel (King) Hart in Harville, Missouri. He married Martha Louise Albright on October 6, 1961.

James and Martha owned and operated Hart Tire for nearly 33 years and were...

Vivian Irene Blackwell

Vivian Irene Blackwell

Jul 28, 2025

Vivian Irene VanDover Blackwell, 81, of Naylor, Missouri, passed away on July 28, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri surrounded by her family.

Vivian was born on October 4, 1943, to Albert and Mildred VanDover in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Harry Blackwell on June 16, 1961.

A graduate of Neelyville High School and Arkansas State University,...

Dorothy Marie Pettet

Dorothy Marie Pettet

Jul 27, 2025

Dorothy (Dot) Pettet passed away peacefully on July 27,2025 and entered her eternal home.

Dot was born on March 4, 1936, in Marshall, Missouri, to Lawrence and Lorene Kessler. Her family later moved to Poplar Bluff, where she graduated from high school and met the love of her life William (Bill) Pettet. They were married on August 15, 1954, and began...

Lenora Maye Ovenshire

Lenora Maye Ovenshire

Jul 25, 2025

Lenora Maye Ovenshire, 82, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and is now resting in the arms of her loving Savior. Lenora was born on May 22, 1943, to Ryburn Owen Grissom and Mae Ruth Elizabeth Howard in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Kenneth Ovenshire on August 18, 1962, in Arcadia, California.

Lenora...

Kenneth Allen Sanders

Kenneth Allen Sanders

Jul 24, 2025

Kenneth Allen Sanders, 78, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Ken was born on April 6, 1947, to Louie and Thelma (Avance) Sanders in Fort Riley, Kansas. He married Sherry Robichaud on August 06, 2016, in Stafford, Virginia.

Upon graduating from Arkansas State University in 1969, Ken was commissioned as an Army...

Lonnie G. Engler

Lonnie G. Engler

Jul 24, 2025

Lonnie Glenn Engler, 57, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at his home.

Lonnie was born on November 26, 1967, to Gordon and Betty (Robinson) Engler in St. Louis, Missouri. He married Patricia (Collins) on November 30, 2002, in Butler County, Missouri.

Lonnie worked for Magee Farm Equipment for over 20 years before his current position at Kohlfield...

Tami Maxine Maxey

Tami Maxine Maxey

Jul 19, 2025

Tami Maxine Maxey, 67, of Williamsville, MO, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Tami was born on October 23, 1957, to Howard Hale and Laura “Lou” Roach in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Tami married Enoch Maxey on April 27, 1996, also in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Tami was a hardworking and strong woman. She worked in the healthcare...

Kurt David Holmberg

Kurt David Holmberg

Jul 17, 2025

Kurt David Holmberg, 66, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on July 17, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Kurt was born on April 25, 1959, in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Kurt worked security in the oil industry and was a general contractor. He loved to fish, be a handyman and enjoyed being outside. He will be dearly missed by his lifelong friend,...

Judy Faye Curry

Judy Faye Curry

Jul 15, 2025

Judy Faye Curry, 71, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on July 15, 2025, at Mercy Hospital St. Louis.

Judy was born on May 16, 1954, to Paul and IdaBelle (Head) Stout in Tulare, California. She was raised by Vernon and Mary Gilley. She married Vernon Curry on June 18, 1971, also in Tulare, California.

Judy was an extremely loving wife and...

Jewell Gay Frazier

Jewell Gay Frazier

Jul 14, 2025

Jewell Gay Frazier, 71, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on July 14, 2025, at Memory Lane in Dexter, Missouri.

Jewell was born on July 29, 1953, to Harvey and Helen Pennington in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Doyle Frazier.

Jewell is survived by three children, eight grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, three siblings, and many nieces and nephews.

Jewell was preceded in death...

Myron Rowland Christian

Myron Rowland Christian

Jul 7, 2025

Myron Rowland Christian, 90, a lifelong resident of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on July 7, 2025.

Myron was born on Dec. 11, 1934, to Vernon and Clarice (Rowland) Christian. He married the sweetheart of his life, Rosetta Eleanor Mitchelle, on July 31, 1954, at the New Home General Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff.

Myron served in the National Guard for two...

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