Obituaries

Jan 5, 2023

Mary Ann Clark, 74, of Doniphan, MO passed away on January 05, 2023 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Mary was born on March 31, 1948 to Edward Fisk and Viola Rose (Lucian) Fisk in Belote, Wisconsin. Mary enjoyed her cats and video games and when she wasn't at home with them you would see...

2023

Billy J. Bennett, 85, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Sunday, September 03, 2023, at Oakdale Care Center.

Bill was born on December 29, 1937, to Brytle and Emma (Lankford) Bennett in Kennett, Missouri.

Bill was a member of First Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff. He was a member of the Missouri National Guard for...

Dec 31, 2022

Dawn Renee Griffith was taken into the arms of our Lord on December 31, 2022.

Born December 5, 1961, Dawn enjoyed playing the piano, writing poetry, and caring for animals. A 20 year resident of Poplar Bluff, she had recently suffered from multiple strokes. But now, it is promised, “He will wipe every tear from their eyes....

Dec 31, 2022

Brian C. Evans, 46, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Brian was born on April 30, 1976, to James and Diana (Moen) Evans in Poplar Bluff, MO. He married the love of his life, Stacey (Pyle) Evans on October 11, 2008, in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Dec 29, 2022

Dorothy Carleen Gowen, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri completed her earthly journey Thursday, December 29, 2022, at her home with her loving family at her bedside.

In 1959 Dorothy married the love of her life, Bobby Gean Gowen in Poplar Bluff. He preceded her in death in 2014.

Dorothy, one of 10 children was born...

Dec 27, 2022

Herman James Eggers, 79, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on December 27, 2022 at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Herman was born on October 1, 1943, to Herman and Frieda Mae (Smith) Eggers in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Geneva Lucille Robbins on June 20, 1965 in a double wedding ceremony, along side Robert Perry...

Dec 27, 2022

Anna Belle Duncan, 103, formerly of Harviell, MO, passed away December 27, 2022, at St. Joe Manor in Bonne Terre, MO.

Anna was born on November 1, 1919, to the late Wilbur and Kate Steed in Willard, MO. She married the love of her life M.E. Duncan on November 5, 1936, in Bradford, Arkansas. He preceded her...

Dec 26, 2022

Carol Jean Schlitt, 71, of Poplar Bluff passed away December 26, 2022.  She was born June 20, 1951 to Robert and Theresa Schlitt.  Carol was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend.

Carol enjoyed watching musical theater at the Muny Opera and Fox Theater in St. Louis.  She was a regular at BINGO for many...

Dec 25, 2022

Carolyn Joan Warren, 81, of Jackson, Missouri, formerly Poplar Bluff, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

Carolyn was born on March 31, 1941, to Donald and Geneva (Johnson) Lawson in Neelyville, Missouri. She married Bert Lee Warren Sr. on March 7, 1959, in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Carolyn was...

Dec 24, 2022

Barbara Brawner Mugford, 77, of Poplar Bluff, MO, formerly of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, passed away at 2:20 PM on December 24, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri of natural causes. A private ceremony will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Hopkinsville, KY at a later date. A native of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, she was born December...

Dec 23, 2022

Katie Marie Loury, 81, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed from this life to her heavenly home Dec. 23, 2022, with loving family members at her side.

Katie was born June 23, 1941, to Lonnie and Arizona Roach.  She graduated from Poplar Bluff High School, received her LPN license in1971, and worked at Doctor’s Hospital and later for...

Dec 22, 2022

Kenneth L. Hartje, 85, passed away peacefully December 22, 2022, at New Hope Assisted Living in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was born March 4, 1937, in Reedsburg, Wisconsin. He was the youngest of seven sons born to Herman and Wilhelmina (Lucht) Hartje.

Ken graduated from Wonewoc-Center High School, class of 1955. He started driving truck at age...

Dec 21, 2022

Joshua Brock Lawson, 43, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away with his 4 legged friend, Tucker, on December 21, 2022 at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Josh was born on June 23, 1979, to John and Deidre Lawson in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was engaged to be married on March 22, 2023, to the love of his life,...

Dec 20, 2022

Ruth Marie Barry, 83, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on December 20, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Ruth was born on May 8, 1939 to John and Ruth Thurman (Boyer) in Tallulah Lake, California. Ruth had a devoted love for her church and children.  She will be truly missed by everyone. Ruth...

Dec 18, 2022

Charles Steven Wisdom, an amazing husband, father, MyPa, and friend to everyone, passed at the young age of 63 at his home of over 38 years in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on Sunday, December 18, 2022.  Steve was a true friend to all he came in contact with, he knew no strangers.

Steve was born in Poplar Bluff,...

Dec 13, 2022

Norma Mary Wilkinson, 84, of Overland Park, Kansas, and former resident of Poplar Bluff and St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.

Norma was born in Watertown, Massachusetts on January 9, 1938. Her family later moved to Waltham, Massachusetts, where she graduated from high school. After graduation she...

Dec 13, 2022

Melissa Ann Stucker, 58, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday December 13, 2022, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

She married the love of her life Timothy R. Stucker on September 30, 1982. He preceded her in death on June 14, 2019.

Melissa was born Nov. 28,...

Dec 12, 2022

Shonda Lynn Martin, 51, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022.

Shonda was born on October 31, 1971, to David and Rose (Marshall) Allen in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Shonda is survived by two sons, Michael Allen and Anthony Little; father, David Allen; sister, Krystal (Jason) Dover; and four grandchildren.

Shonda...

Dec 8, 2022

Timothy Allen Morgan, 47, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, December 08, 2022, at his home.

Tim was born on March 16, 1975, to Norman and Loretta (Medlin) Morgan in Poplar Bluff.

Tim wrestled and played football for Poplar Bluff all four years of high school. He qualified for the Missouri State Wrestling Tournament...

Dec 8, 2022

Norman Gayle Morgan, 76, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Thursday, December 08, 2022, at his home.

Norman was born on August 31, 1946, to Albert and Lena (Johnson) Morgan in Morley, Missouri.

Norman was active in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, serving as Adjunct Commander of Post #5368 in Morley, Missouri. He also served...