Obituaries

2022

Joshua “Lane” Russell Savat, age 16 of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away as the results of a tragic car accident Saturday, April 23, 2022.

Lane, son of Bree L. Savat and the late Joshua Russell Savat, was born on January 11, 2006, in Poplar Bluff. He was a sophomore at Poplar Bluff High School, where he played...

Jan 1, 2022

Michael Darrell McMillin, 57, of Greenville, MO passed away Monday January 1, 2022, at his home in Greenville.

Michael was born on January 16, 1964, to Derrall McMillin and Mary Woody in Wichita Falls, TX. He was employed as an IT Tech at John J. Pershing Medical Center. Michael enjoyed horses, old cars, traveling, camping, farming, reading,...

Dec 30, 2021

Anna Faye Murrell Gregory, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri graced this earth for 82 years and passed away on December 30, 2021.

Anna was born in Success, Arkansas to Novie and Irene Murrell on May 11, 1939. Later the family would move to the Harviell, Missouri area. She graduated from Neelyville High School in 1957.

Anna...

Dec 30, 2021

Mae Carolyn Mason, 66, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Mae was born on February 12, 1955, to Willie Johnson and Mary Ann McKeller Johnson.

She loved to shop, be well dressed, cook, work in her flower garden, take care of other people, and...

Dec 29, 2021

Darrell Gene Guffey, 74, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on December 29, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Darrell was born on November 21, 1947, to Orion and Vida (Niswonger) Guffey in Alicia, Arkansas.  He married Janet (Collins) Guffey on December 18, 1973, in San Diego, California.

Darrell was a disabled Vietnam Veteran...

Dec 29, 2021

"It is with great sadness that we announce that Walter Lee (Jess) Wilson, of Fisk, Missouri has passed away.  Jess was born on August 25, 1936 to Charles and Ethel (Hardy) Wilson.  In 1973 he married Myrtle (Marshall) Wilson, who predeceased him on June 2, 2015.  Jess was also predeceased by his parents Charles and Ethel Wilson, siblings: Charles...

Dec 28, 2021

Henrietta Rehagen Luecke in the comfort of her home and surrounded by the love of her family left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior and join her beloved Clarence on the 28th day of December, 2021.

She was the eldest of five children born on the family dairy farm in Rich Fountain, Missouri, on...

Dec 25, 2021

Phillip Dean Cashion, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2021.

Phillip was born March 27, 1947, in Piggott, Arkansas to Harley and Joyce Kilbreth Cashion.  After graduating from high school, he joined the US Marine Corps.  Phillip proudly served in the Vietnam War, where he received the National Defense Service Medal, Good...

Dec 25, 2021

Junie Lee (Mayes) Pitt, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021.

Junie was born on June 19, 1946, to Robert and Almalee (Hert) Nixon in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  She married John Howard Mayes Sr. on November 15, 1963, in Butler County Missouri. He preceded her in death on May 11, 1983. She then...

Dec 22, 2021

Cathy Ann Williams, 69, of Williamsville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, at Westwood Hills Health and Rehab Center in Poplar Bluff.

Cathy, the daughter of Archibald Williams and Barbara June (Townsend) Pearman, was born Dec. 18, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri.  She had retired as bookkeeper for Bunge Grain Elevators and later raised quarter horses. ...

Dec 22, 2021

Ruth Ann Anthony-Hunot was born on the 29th of January 1947, the youngest of eight children born to Frank and Stella Anthony. Her love of family was only matched by her love of life, every day was an adventure.  Ruth Ann had an exuberance for life, a quick smile, amazing laugh, and a sparkle in her eyes that would...

Dec 17, 2021

Pamela Ann Kane (Dalke) was born in San Bernardino, CA, on August 10, 1947, to Melvin and Evelyn Dalke.  She passed away peacefully on Friday, December 17, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

On February 27, 1965, Pamela married Dennis Kane, and together they have three daughters, “The Kane Girls”: Tina, Tracie, and Jeni.

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Dec 15, 2021

Rose Carol Shriver, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, at Oakdale Care Center

Carol, the daughter of Tommy E. Sr. and Clyte (Lacy) Marshall, was born July 5, 1946, in Mark Tree, Arkansas.  She had retired from Butler County Health Department as a Home Health Caregiver   Over the years Carol and her...

Dec 13, 2021

Robert L “Bob” Whitfield of Poplar Bluff, was born November 15, 1929, in Mangum, Oklahoma to the late L.M. and Beulah Whitfield. He passed away peacefully at home on December 13, 2021.

On November 8, 1951, he married Jean Bennett. She preceded him in death on October 10, 2001. He was also preceded in death by a...

Dec 13, 2021

Shirley Ann (Yeakley) Meyer, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri went home to be with our Lord December 13th, 2021. She died peacefully with family at her side in Poplar Bluff.

Shirley was born in Yellow Springs, Ohio on July 10th, 1947. She attended Yellow Springs High School until her family moved to Xenia her junior year, where...

Dec 12, 2021

Mary Belle Thurman, 94, of Poplar Bluff went to her heavenly home on December 12, 2021, at River Mist Assisted Living in Poplar Bluff. She was born May 5, 1927, to Wallace and Bertha Parkin in Butler County.

On March 12, 1948, she married Homer J. Thurman. He preceded her in death on June 25, 1991.

Dec 10, 2021

Kaye Beth Sparkman, 63, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Kaye was born on June 4, 1958, to Ross and Reba (Carman) Marion in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Gary Sparkman on December 14, 1991, in Harrisonville, Arkansas.

Kaye was an unsung hometown hero, sponsoring and...

Dec 7, 2021

Kathy Sue Smith, 61, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on December 07, 2021.

Kathy was born on September 01, 1960, to Ivan and Golden (Edwards) Wagner in Danville Illinois.

Kathy enjoyed playing bingo and completing word search puzzles. Her biggest joy in life was her grandkids. She will be dearly missed by her family...

Dec 5, 2021

John Deal Holland, much loved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021.

John was born on Sept. 1, 1937, in Poplar Bluff, to Earnest Rudolph Holland and Alphia Emma Holland. He was an only child and besides a short time living on naval stations during his father’s WWII...

Dec 5, 2021

Melba Louise Lourance, 76, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on December 05, 2021, at her home.

Melba was born on August 10, 1945, to Kenneth and Dorothy (Stucker) in Poplar Bluff.  She married Clyne Lourance on October 19, 1974, at Cane Creek Church in Poplar Bluff.

She enjoyed plastic canvas, crocheting, and cross-stitching in...