Obituaries

Jun 25, 2022

Evelyn Marie (Rhames) Bailey, 76, died Saturday, June 25, 2022, at home in Poplar Bluff.

She was born September 02, 1945, to William and Mary Rhames in Florence, South Carolina. Evelyn married Robert Bailey on November 06, 1988, in Doniphan, Missouri.

Evelyn raised five children who loved her dearly. She loved gardening and woodworking. Evelyn...

Jun 21, 2022

On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, Kirt Daniel Rush was called home at the age of 65. After several months of declining health, Kirt died peacefully at home with his beloved wife Angela and his children by his side.

Kirt was born on May 18, 1957, to Fred and Elsie “Faye” (Tobler) Rush in Needles, California. On June...

Jun 20, 2022

Michael Alan Wells, 65, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, at his residence.

Michael was born Sept. 27, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri to Shirley Rae Wells and was raised also by his stepfather, Clay Kaestner.

Michael was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He also was a member...

Jun 19, 2022

Virgie Ellen Clayton, 81, was born on September 22, 1940, to Floyd and Gladys Hicks. On June 19, 2022, she decided it was time to reunite with them. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by friends and loved ones in her own bed.

Virgie had many accomplishments in her life, but her favorite was earning the title of...

Jun 16, 2022

Marjorie "Marge" Marie Armes, 89, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Westwood Hills Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Marge was born on October 28, 1932, to H. L. and Lucille (Holland) Easley in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She married Robert “Bob” A. Armes on March 17, 1973, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Jun 10, 2022

Paul Richard Johnson, 93, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on June 10, 2022, at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center.

He was born on May 17, 1929, to Claude Raymond Johnson and Florence Bell Dickens Johnson at the Brandon Hospital in Poplar Bluff. On July 03, 1951, he married Maryanna Blue in Fulton, Missouri; she precedes...

Jun 10, 2022

Thomas Earl Livingston, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died June 10, 2022, at Riverways Manor in Van Buren, Missouri.

Thomas, son of Walter Jackson Livingston and Bessie Mae Acey Livingston was born on March 1, 1933, in Sikeston.  In December 1946 he was united in marriage to Violet Evelyn Crook in St. Louis.

Thomas worked...

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...