Obituaries

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...

Jan 13, 2022

Douglas (Doug) Jay Harwell born on April 14, 1966 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on January 13, 2022 at the age of 55.

Doug was the son of J.C and Betty Sue (Thornton) Harwell, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Doug was a member of Fellowship Southern Baptist Church.  He enjoyed going to Cardinals games with...

Jan 11, 2022

Ruth Ann Carpenter, 75, of Williamsville, Missouri passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 11, 2022, in her home.

Ruth was born on December 18, 1946, to Doris and Billie (Waltrip) Bowman in Fisk, Missouri. She married James "Jim" Carpenter on July 2, 1962, in New Madrid, Missouri.

Ruth was a member of the Assembly of God....

Jan 11, 2022

Dr. Fred Caldwell passed away at his home on Monday, Jan 11th, 2022, at 4pm after his battle with cancer for the past several months.  He was surrounded by his family.

He was born to Fred and Vera Caldwell on October 29th, 1931, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  They preceded him in death.

Fred graduated from High...

Jan 11, 2022

Roy Allen Elliott, 73 years, 3 months, and 13 days of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away January 11, 2022, at General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, Missouri under the care of Legacy Hospice.

Roy was born in La Grande, Oregon on September 29, 1948, to Eugene and Letha Elliott.

Roy attended East Dogwood & Skyline...

Jan 10, 2022

Shirley Jean Kearbey (Grissom) passed away on January 10, 2022, surrounded by the love of her family and following a short illness. She was 74.

Shirley was born in Kansas City, Missouri on February 15, 1947 to Inez Grissom (Polk) and Malco Barnes Grissom, and she moved to Poplar Bluff, Missouri shortly thereafter.  She was a proud...

Jan 9, 2022

Charles Watson Carlstrom, 90, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on January 09, 2022, at General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, Missouri. Charles was born on March 8, 1931, to Gradon and Mary Jane (Buchanan) Carlstrom in Malden, Missouri.  He married Joann Hamelback on June 6, 1949, in Holcomb, MO. Charles was a member of the Poplar Bluff Masonic...

Jan 7, 2022

Jerry D. Lawson, Sr. 78, went to be with the Lord Jan. 7, 2022.

He is survived by his wife Mary; one son, Jerry Jr. and wife Kelly.; two grandchildren, Hayden (Natalie) Lawson and Jeri Ann (Jake) Butterfield; one great-granddaughter Renelynn Lawson; and one sister Carolyn Warren.

There will be a private family graveside service...

Jan 7, 2022

George Alvin Howell, 81, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, walked thru Heaven’s gates into the arms of his Lord and Savior Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022.

George was born Feb. 7, 1940, to Cora (John) Shamblin Gallamore, in Williamsville, Missouri. He was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School class of 1958, and proudly served in the US Army...

Jan 7, 2022

Robert Gene Scott, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Gene was born Jan. 16, 1938 the son of Charley and Ruby (Kearbey) Scott. On June 5, 1961, he married Gladys Charline (Dorris) Scott in Poplar Bluff, together they shared over 60 years of marriage....

Jan 7, 2022

Wanda Dean (Casey) Rickman, 91 was born on April 14th, 1930 in Poplar Bluff, MO and left this earth on January 7th, 2022 at 9:05 a.m. when she immediately laid eyes on her precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Wanda resided in Poplar Bluff, Missouri in a home she shared with her husband and son for many years that...

Jan 7, 2022

On January 5, 2022, Brock Rush, 45, passed away in Jonesboro Arkansas, at the home of his mother, who cared for him for the last seven years. Brock was born September 18, 1976, in Poplar Bluff, MO, and resided in Harviell, MO. He married Laura French in 2007. Together they have two children, Landen, 13, and Molly, 11. After...

Jan 6, 2022

On January 3, 2022, John Albert Barker, age 73, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away due to complications of Covid-19.

While John was alive, I truly believe he touched the lives of everyone he had ever met, and while it might have been a pleasure for him, I can assure you the pleasure was ours because for...

Jan 5, 2022

Linda Hall-Elston, 62, of Williamsville, Missouri, passed away in Fenton, Missouri on January 5th, 2022.  She is survived by her husband James Elston, mother Sue Hall, and two sons; Jarred Hobbs and Joseph Hall.  She was also so very happy to have had and enjoyed 15 grandchildren.

Linda was born on November 30th, 1959 in Senath, Missouri.   ...

Jan 3, 2022

John Daniel Kassing, born to Nemo W. and Jacqueline Sue Kassing on April 27, 1963, and departed this life January 3, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.

John was a man of many talents. He could work on anything, loved to jam on his guitar, was quite the fisherman, photographer and truck...

2022

Wilma Louise (nee Atnip) McKuin, of Poplar Bluff died Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

Born to John Alexander and Minnie Louisa (nee Leach) Atnip on 9/3/1932, she was the youngest of 10 children, all having preceded her in death. She was married to Donald G McKuin on 11/25/1951. She joined her husband in England as he served in...

2022

Curtiss Daryl Shamblin, 58, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

Curtiss was born June 17, 1964, in Poplar Buff to Ervin and Edith (Hicks) Shamblin. He lived in Poplar Bluff his entire life. Curtiss was a long- time member of Collins Chapel Church and graduated from Poplar...