Obituaries

Feb 8, 2022

Carolyn Sue Shelton, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at St Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Carolyn was born November 7, 1942, to Carl and Otis McMurtry Medling in Naylor, Missouri. She married Donald Dawson Shelton on July 3, 1959, in E. St. Louis, Illinois.

Carolyn was an...

Feb 7, 2022

Shirley Ann Batson, 85, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Monday, February 07, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Shirley was born on January 2, 1937, to William and Della (Browning) Graham in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Robert Batson on February 28, 1956, in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Shirley enjoyed gardening and spending time outdoors....

Feb 6, 2022

Karen Sue McGinnis was born April 1, 1967, and passed away at her home Feb. 6, 2022.

Karen loved to talk and to laugh. She loved to feed people that she loved —that was one of her love languages. She loved cooking, baking, plants, animals and playing video games.

At just 19, Karen had a...

Feb 6, 2022

Cora Belle Lee, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Cora was born May 10, 1942, in Sweet Home, Oregon to Glenn Doyle and Virgie P. Robertson Jewell. She was of the Protestant faith and had retired from John J. Pershing VA Medical Center. Cora enjoyed...

Feb 5, 2022

Robert D. Corbin, 75, of Portland, Oregon went to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 5th, 2022, in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

Robert was born on January 7th, 1947, in San Francisco, California.

Robert lived in Poplar Bluff for 17 years, where he taught at Three Rivers College. He farmed near Cane Creek. He enjoyed...

Feb 5, 2022

Janet Maxine Graham, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at Mark Twain Caring Center In Poplar Bluff.

Janet was born Aug. 14, 1942, in Poplar Bluff to John and Mable Browning Graham. Disabled since birth, she enjoyed listening to music, reading, playing the organ, being outdoors in the sun and spending time...

Feb 5, 2022

Robert “Bobby” R. Bemister, 56, of Bloomfield, Missouri passed away Saturday, February 05, 2022, while surrounded by his family at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

We have all heard the phrase “lost his/her battle with cancer” but you’re not going to read that here. No one with cancer should ever be considered a “loser” in any way,...

Feb 4, 2022

Robert (Bob, Bobby) William Sanner, of Vilonia Arkansas, passed away the afternoon of Friday February 4, 2022. He was 87. He was born in Doniphan, MO to Ray L. and Nettie Sanner on April 14, 1934. A short service will be held on March 21, 2022, at the Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Family visitation...

Feb 3, 2022

William "Bill" Mark Wilson, 63, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Thursday, February 03, 2022.

Bill was born on October 16, 1958, to C.M. and Lottie (White) Wilson in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Heather (Marshall) Wilson on December 24, 2007, in Kennett, Missouri.

Bill served his country with the Army from 1977-1984 which included...

Jan 31, 2022

Reverend Donald "Don" Edward Lowery, 87, of St. James, MO passed away on January 31, 2022, at General Baptist Nursing Center in Campbell, Missouri.

Donald was born on December 10, 1934, to Walter and Katherine Lowery in Rolla, Missouri. He married Georgia (Helm) Lowery on June 10, 2000, at Calvary Apostolic Church in St. James, Missouri.

Jan 31, 2022

Billy John Hamilton, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022, in the Puxico Nursing Home.

Bill was born on December 7, 1932, in Greenway, Arkansas to Robert Ordrey Hamilton and Clara Roe Oates Hamilton. He married Frances Elaine Gibson on July 9, 1954, in St. Francis, Arkansas.

Bill worked for Barnes...

Jan 31, 2022

Rex William Cowley, 80, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Monday, January 31, 2022.

Rex was born on June 1, 1941, to William “Bill” and Mary Ellen (Downing) Cowley in Moline, Illinois. He married Judith (Swanson) Cowley on November 04, 1972, in Andover, Illinois.

Rex was a proud livestock farmer for most of his life....

Jan 28, 2022

Leonard Gene Hooker, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday Jan. 28, 2022, at his home.

Gene was born on April 8, 1939, to Paul Haywood and Ruby Jewell (Jackson) Hooker, in Risco, Missouri.  He married Linda Lee Worley on Aug. 18, 1957, in Poplar Bluff.

Gene worked in insurance sales and later retired...

Jan 25, 2022

Geoffrey "Geoff" Dylan Lewis, 44, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on January 25, 2022, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Geoffrey was born on May 21, 1977, to Gary and Barbara (Clapper) Lewis in Denver, Colorado.

Geoffrey developed a love for music at a very young age.  He enjoyed writing and playing music,...

Jan 24, 2022

Ernestine Cleta Gilton, 92, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed Monday, away Jan. 24, 2022, at her home in Poplar Bluff.

Ernestine was born on July 12, 1929, to Earnest and Velma Lourance in Mountain View, Arkansas.  She married Ilar Gilton June 15, 1946.

Ernestine grew up in Qulin, Missouri. After marrying Ilar, they moved to...

Jan 23, 2022

Virginia Ruth "Ruthie" Six, 75, of Broseley, MO went to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 23, 2022.

Ruth was born on June 15, 1946, to Thomas Coy and Naomie Opal (Jones) Six in Stark City, Missouri.

Throughout her life, Ruth was a ball of energy and was charismatic. She was witty, sarcastic, and strong...

Jan 20, 2022

Shirley Jean Whalen, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Shirley Whalen was born April 10, 1936, to Burnice and Hortense (Cozart) Thomas in Luxora, AR. She married Charles Whalen on April 6, 1963. They enjoyed 58 years together before Charles passed away...

Jan 16, 2022

Jennifer Lynn Hurt, 56, of Wappapello, MO passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Jennifer was born on November 20, 1965, to Jimmie and Betty (Melton) Grimmett in St. Louis, Missouri.

Jennifer enjoyed sewing and crafts. She loved traveling, and all things purple! Her greatest joys were her canine companions. Jennifer's contagious...

Jan 15, 2022

Johnie Joel Elwell, 72, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Johnie was born on July 29, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri to Bruce and Geneiva (Bledsoe) Elwell. He married Rhonda (Lock) Elwell on June 25, 2002, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Johnie...

Jan 14, 2022

Glenn Allen Helton, 73, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Glenn was born on November 14, 1948, to Clyde and Evelyn (Smith) Helton, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Glenn was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed being outdoors, riding his motorcyle, and playing with...