Obituaries

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...

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....