Obituaries

Jan 24, 2025

Teresa Ann Koeger, 56, entered her eternal home on January 24, 2025, after a rapid decline due to sepsis leading to multi-organ failure.

Teresa was born on September 10, 1968, to her loving parents, Thomas and Glenda Sue (Plumlee) Koeger in Kansas City, Kansas.

Teresa worked as a receptionist in a law office for many...

Jan 24, 2025

Helena Mae (Watson) Ruhl, 84, passed away Jan. 24, 2025, in Corning, AR. Helena was born December 17, 1940, to Herbert Glen and Alice LeVeta (Reese) Watson in Ottumwa, IA. Helena graduated BS cum laud in Business Administration and Economics from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, MO. She married Kenneth Earl Ruhl September 8, 1963, in Luray, Missouri. Early in...

Jan 23, 2025

A memorial service for Jerome "Jerry" Lee McClure, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Cotrell Willow Ridge Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff. Following the memorial service there will be a Celebration of Life gathering at Haffy's starting at 6pm.

Jerry McClure was born on November 29, 1951, in...

Jan 23, 2025

Reverend Jean Sudduth Dicken, 90, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 23, at the Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, MO.

Reverend Dicken was born August 16, 1934, to Leonard and Quillie Sudduth in Deering, MO.

On April 9, 1955, Jean married Bob Dicken at the First Methodist Church in Poplar Bluff....

Jan 14, 2025

Mildred LaVerne Redfearn, 101 years of age, of Greenville, MO died peacefully at home on Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025.

Mrs. Redfearn was born November 22, 1923, in Brookport, IL to Allen and Elsie Harris. The oldest of six siblings, she had many responsibilities on the family farm before taking a job at Kroger where she met her...

Jan 10, 2025

Bill Iven Foster, age 78, of Jefferson City, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, at Capital Region Medical Center.

Bill was born on December 23, 1946, in Crockett, Arkansas, the son of William Ethery “Buck” and Flora Mae (Bolton) Foster. He was married on December 16, 2008, in Hawaii to Irene Heckemeyer, who survives.

Bill...

Jan 9, 2025

Brenda Kay Resnik, 70, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on January 09, 2025, at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO, surrounded by her family. Brenda was born on May 18, 1954, to Lewis Ellsworth Pratt and Nova Arlene (Sherrill) Pratt in Poplar Bluff, MO.  She married Daniel Resnik on July 27, 1973, in Poplar Bluff, MO. Brenda...

Jan 9, 2025

John Wallace Kearbey, 90, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Thursday, January 09, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

John was born on December 29, 1934, to John Wilburn Kearbey and Nella Deaton Parkin in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Arnolee Chatman on July 03, 1954, also in Poplar Bluff.

John attended Poplar Bluff...

Jan 6, 2025

Carol Jan Pinkston, 74, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Monday, January 06, 2025, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Carol was born on August 20, 1950, to Arvil and Anne (Wheeler) Lux in Kinfolks Ridge, Missouri. She married James Stanley Pinkston on December 14, 1969, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Carol was...

Jan 6, 2025

Opal Vestina Mabry, 91, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on January 06, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Vestina was born on February 10, 1933, to Roy and Myrtle (Talley) Stroud in Broseley, Missouri.  She married L.V. Mabry on June 7, 1952. Vestina was a loving mother and took great care of everyone she loved. When L.V....

Jan 3, 2025

Brenda Gail Menley, 76, of Poplar Buff, MO, passed away Friday, January 03, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Brenda was born on May 16, 1948, to Zechariah and Evelyn (Brockman) Hefner in Qulin, Missouri. She married Earnest Dale Menley. Brenda was full of life, loved her fur babies, and will be missed by all her friends and...

Dec 31, 2024

Jerry Herbert White, 86, of Bowling Green, KY passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in Frenchburg, KY. He was born May 27, 1938, in Bruno, Madison County, MO to the late Herbert Pinkney White and Pauline Hixson White.

Jerry was a veteran of the Army National Guard from 1956-1962. Jerry worked for GM for 47 years in...

Dec 29, 2024

James (Jim) Leonard Hartline, 68, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on December 29, 2024, at Cedargate Health Care from a 3 1/2-year battle with dementia. Jim was born on January 11, 1956, to Loman and Bertha Hartline in Dexter, Missouri. Jim served in the Air Force and made a career of being a truck driver. He loved riding...

Dec 27, 2024

Michelle Marie Nicholson, 53, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Michelle was born on February 13, 1971, to Lucien and Sue (McMillian) Ste. Croix in Brunswick, Maine. She married Chesley Glenn Nicholson on August 31, 1994, in Cokesbury Methodist Church in Pensacola, Florida.

Michelle...

Dec 24, 2024

Shelby Jean Gifford, 88, of Jefferson City, MO (formerly Poplar Bluff), passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Stonebridge Senior Living Center.

Shelby was born on November 11, 1936, to Lester and Virgie (Schales) in Evening Shade, Arkansas. She married Sidney Wayne Gifford on December 23, 1961, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Shelby went to work...

Dec 21, 2024

Ruth Lucille Hardin, 73, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on December 21, 2024, at home.

Ruth was born on July 15, 1951, to Tom and Ruth (McCluskey) Hardin in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Ruth was a gentle and loving soul; known for her deep compassion and quiet strength. She was a gifted pianist whose music...

Dec 21, 2024

Donald Alfred Pucci (Oct. 4, 1957-Dec. 21, 2024)

It is with great sadness that the family of Donald “Don” Alfred Pucci share that he passed away at the age of 67 on Dec. 21, 2024, at his residence in Ellsinore, MO.

Don was born in Chicago in 1957 to Alfred and Violet Pucci. He attended...

Dec 21, 2024

Karen Danise Woolard, age 62, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on December 21, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer.

Karen was born on September 18, 1962, in Little Rock, AR to Danner and Shirley McCauley. She graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1980. After high school Karen joined the family business, Gamma Labs, where she...

Dec 20, 2024

James Rodney Brown, age 65, of Poplar Bluff, passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2024.

Rodney was born on March 27, 1959, in Poplar Bluff, MO to JR & Eva Brown.

Rodney graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1977. He was employed with Smith & Co for 20+ years as an environmental driller. Rodney...

Dec 20, 2024

Betty Jean Regg, 79, of Wappapello, MO, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024, at Westwood Hills Healthcare.

Betty was born on January 29, 1945, to Willard and Helen (Smith) Farley in Poughkeepsie, New York. She married Frederick L. Regg Sr. on May 06, 1967, also in Wappingers Falls, NY.

Betty was a dedicated wife and...