Obituaries

Jun 7, 2022

William “Bill” Bedford Lewis, 63, of Broseley, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at his residence.

On March 10, 1978, he married Gayla Faye Barnes in Poplar Bluff. She preceded him in death on June 14, 2012.

Bill was born March 18, 1959, in Poplar Bluff to Enoch Bedford Lewis and Norma B. Kearbey....

Jun 6, 2022

Vernon Eugene Pemberton, 94, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away peacefully next to his wife, Monday, June 06, 2022.

Vernon was born on August 31, 1927, to Earl Marion and Maud Lillie (Baumgardner) Pemberton in Flat River, Missouri.  He married Ruth Evelyn (Mills) on May 26, 1979, in Poplar Bluff.

Vernon was a long-time member...

Jun 1, 2022

Lyle Jett, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, entered Heaven’s gates Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at his home.

Lyle was born June 25, 1937, in Poplar Bluff to Harve Frank and Nona Ruth Robertson Jett. After graduating from Poplar Bluff High School, he started working as a parts man for Lewis Miller Implement Company. This career took him...

May 29, 2022

Phyllis Marie Essary Bush, 74, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022, at her home in Poplar Bluff.

Phyllis was born on August 6, 1947, to Otis and Christine (Clark) Essary in Poplar Bluff. She married Larry Lee Bush on July 12, 1979, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Phyllis grew up in Poplar...

May 28, 2022

VA Chaplain Rafael and Rebecca Machuca of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, sadly announces that the little angel they were expecting was born and entered Heaven Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

Sky is survived by her loving parents; her big sister Kaylee Machuca; grandparents, Hope Machuca of Houston Texas; and Dennis and Cathy Browning...

May 17, 2022

Thelma Walker, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, entered the Gates of Heaven dancing and praising her Lord and Savior Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at her home.

Mrs. Walker was born March 20, 1934, in Portageville, Missouri to Harry Sr. and Willie Lee Randall Thomas.  She was a member of Loving Jesus Ministries and was a homemaker.

May 17, 2022

Barbara Sue Foust, 78, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Barb was born on August 11, 1943, to Irmel and Alma (Montgomery) Parks in Fisk, Missouri. She married Don Foust on September 03, 1960, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

She loved flowers...

May 8, 2022

Veda Marie Nagy, 90, of Poplar Bluff, MO gained her heavenly wings, Sunday, May 08, 2022.

Veda was born on February 29, 1932, to John “Ed” and Pearl Marie (Hanna) Hafford in Neelyville, Missouri. Veda always joked that since she was born on a Leap Year, only those birthdays counted. She went on to marry James "Jim"...

May 7, 2022

Mark Edward Schaefer 41, of Pevely, MO passed away peacefully at home on May 7th, 2022. He was born December 25, 1980, in St Louis, MO.

Mark was a huge fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. He enjoyed collecting knives and hats. He also had a strong love for music. Mark’s greatest joys in life were hanging...

May 5, 2022

John F. Cashman II, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, May 5, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

John was born Feb. 5, 1950, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania to John and Helen (Lambert) Cashman. He attended Waynesboro Lutheran Church and graduated in 1968 from Waynesboro High School. He retired after many years...

May 4, 2022

Charles ‘Rick’ Odell Wells, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at his residence.

Rick was born January 17, 1937, in Poplar Bluff to Alma Talley Payne and raised by his stepfather, Foster Earl Payne

Rick was a veteran of the US Air Force, with time served in Alaska. He lived...

May 3, 2022

Gerald "Lane" Reasons, 75, of Dudley, MO was welcomed into Heaven on Tuesday, May 03, 2022, by his parents, twin sisters, and many other family and friends.

Lane was born on October 22, 1946, to Frank and Fern (Joiner) Reasons in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  He married Roena Hopkins on November 27, 1966, in Dudley, Missouri.

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Apr 30, 2022

Marilyn "Lynn" Olsen passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was born on August 24, 1926, in Palo Alto, California to Nelson and Louise (Parker) Case.

She married Fred Olsen on August 27, 1955, in Gamaliel, Arkansas.

Lynn is survived by two daughters, Kerry Wilson of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and Vicki...

Apr 29, 2022

Herbert Lee Proctor Sr., age 82, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away due to heart complications on Friday April 29, 2022, at Barnes Hospital in Saint Louis. MO.

Herbert, son of the late Irene Smith and the late Lloyd Proctor was born on August 20, 1939, in Romulus, MI. Herbert graduated high school from Romulus High School...

Apr 29, 2022

Kathy Ann Cagle, 64, of Bernie, Missouri, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior Friday, April 29, 2022, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

Kathy, the daughter of James A. and Ruth Nell (Leadbetter) Lovins, was born March 15, 1958, in Powe, Missouri. After completing her education Kathy married the love of her life...

Apr 16, 2022

Nero Patrick Maclin, 08 months old, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Nero was born on August 9, 2021, to James Taylor and Bobbi Maclin in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Nero was a fighter since the beginning, being born two months early. He was a...

Apr 16, 2022

Kristi Lynn DeArman, 47, of Malden, Missouri, was ushered into the arms of Jesus Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Poplar Bluff.

Kristi was born Jan. 19, 1975, in Poplar Bluff to Charles and Vickie (Reese) Hefner. She was a member of Southeast Missouri Community Church in Malden and was employed with the Malden R-1 School System. Kristi...

Apr 15, 2022

Karen Lynne Wilson, beloved family member, cherished friend, and recently retired insurance executive, died unexpectedly Friday, April 15th, 2022, at her home in Springfield, Virginia. She was 65 years young and had been looking forward to spending more time reading, traveling, making special memories with her loved ones, and lots of porch rocking with her Yorkie puppy Summer. Karen...

Apr 14, 2022

Byron Curtis Davis, 59, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Poplar Bluff.

Byron was born in Poplar Bluff on Feb. 1, 1963, to Ike Curtis and Cleta Jean (Norris) Davis.  He was of the Protestant faith, and worked in the Sawmill Industry.  He loved being outdoors and spending time with his family...

Apr 10, 2022

Blakeney James Kearbey was born Blakeney James Melton on August 19, 1997, to parents Brandy (Hankins) and Curtis Melton in Poplar Bluff, MO.  Blakeney is survived by his Mother Brandy Kearbey, Father Shane Kearbey, Grandparents Susan Blakeney, Dennis and Peggy Hankins, Jerry and Cleta Kearbey.  Surviving siblings include Chase Kearbey, Corey Melton, Miles Melton, Madison Melton, Sidney Ervin and...