Obituaries

Oct 19, 2021

Patricia Ellen Ruble, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, in Poplar Bluff.

Patricia, the daughter of Shelby C. and Roma H. Christian Worley, was born Oct. 4, 1939, in Poplar Bluff. She was a member of First Liberty Missionary Baptist Church and was homemaker. Patricia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and...

Oct 15, 2021

Carl Ray Johnson, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away October 15, 2021, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

He was born October 29, 1948, in Holcomb, Missouri to the late Carl T. and Mary Johnson.

Carl served in the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends....

Oct 15, 2021

Phyllis Ann Manns, 63, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Friday, October 15, 2021, at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Phyllis was born on March 19, 1958, to Bobby and Kathy (Brooks) VanMeter in Jacksonville, Arkansas.  She married Roy Manns on November 21, 2000, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Phyllis was a member of Westwood...

Oct 13, 2021

Aaron Luke Christopher Parkin, 25, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away October 13, 2021.

Aaron was born March 31, 1996, to Donald and Susan (Hawkins) Parkin in Poplar Bluff.

Aaron enjoyed playing and watching sports.  He enjoyed playing video games and watching the Star Wars Trilogies.  Most of all he loved spending time playing with...

Oct 13, 2021

Randy Leroy Waddell, 66, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

Randy was born August 17, 1955, in Covina, California to Carroll and Ruby Mae (Morse) Waddell.

Randy enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. Randy was an artist with a passion for drawing. He also had a special place in his heart for...

Oct 12, 2021

Donna Jean Cross, 64, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

Donna was born on December 31, 1956, to Ralph and Effie (Pyatt) Cross in Wentzville, Missouri.

Donna enjoyed spending time outdoors, camping and fishing. She loved her dog and other pets. She also liked to read. Her greatest joys were her...

Oct 11, 2021

Robert Eugene Anthony, 50, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Monday, October 11, 2021.

Robert was born on September 2, 1971. He married the love of his life, whom he met in 5th grade, Missy (Dougherty) Anthony on April 6, 2015, in Poplar Bluff.

Robert was a retired river boat captain for Ingram Barge where...

Oct 7, 2021

Wanda Sue Kanell Burkett, 74, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Wanda, the daughter of John William and Iva Gladys Walker Kanell, was born August 13, 1947, in Poplar Bluff.  She was of the Protestant faith and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Wanda loved...

Oct 5, 2021

George David Sicking Jr, 55, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021.

George was born on June 28, 1966, to George and Marlene (Andre) Sicking in St. Louis, Missouri.

George was a jokester who never missed an opportunity to make others laugh. He enjoyed the little things in life such as fishing,...

Sep 30, 2021

Doris Irene Laufenberg Martin born October 21, 1933, from Tomah Wisconsin, daughter of Ben and Theresa Laufenberg, died September 30, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert Martin, daughter Jennifer Lynn Martin, her brothers Louis, Donald, Gerald and Arthur Laufenberg, and her sisters Elaine Foley and Betty Forbish. She is survived by her son...

Sep 25, 2021

Georgie Fay Barks, 67, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Georgie was born on July 19, 1954, to George and Emma (Reed) Wallis in Poplar Bluff.

Georgie attended Church of God of Prophecy. She enjoyed collecting antique cookie jars and furniture. She liked...

Sep 22, 2021

Theresa Marie Schuler, 64, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Theresa was born on September 7, 1957, to Warren and Barbara (Taylor) Scott in St. Louis County, Missouri.  She married Harold Schuler on January 7, 1977, in Farmington, Missouri.

Theresa enjoyed...

Sep 20, 2021

Gary Wayne Pridemore Sr., 51, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Monday, September 20, 2021, in Joplin, Missouri.

Gary was born on July 14, 1970, to Guy Pridemore and Delores Davis in Rifle, Colorado. He married Shauna (Hoxworth) Pridemore on June 9, 2012, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Gary was an avid NASCAR and Kansas City...

Sep 19, 2021

Charles N. Pollack, 53, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Charles was born July 11, 1968, to Charles Pollack and Vivian Stanley, in Poplar Bluff.

Charles enjoyed working on cars, fishing, hunting, and collecting old toolboxes.  Charles loved spending time with his...

Sep 10, 2021

Marjorie J. Conner, 91 of Nixa (formerly of Poplar Bluff,} passed away September 10, 2021, in Rogersville with her family at her side.

Marge was born July 10, 1930, to the late Lewis C. and Berniece J. (Montgomery) Bennett in Shook, Mo. She graduated from Poplar Bluff High School and Bluff Business College. Marge owned...

Sep 10, 2021

Geraldine "Gerry" Agnes Crain, 88, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Friday, September 10, 2021.

Geraldine was born on June 22, 1933, to Lloyd and Agnes McDaniel in East St. Louis, Illinois.  She married Jake Crain on May 3, 1984, in Poplar Bluff.

Geraldine was a member of First Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff. She...

Sep 9, 2021

Phillip Wayne Randall, 73, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Barnes Jewish-Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Phillip was born in Poplar Bluff on October 3, 1947, to Carl V. and Leatha (Brown) Randall.

The youngest of ten children, he graduated high school in Rockford, Illinois and subsequently joined the United States Army, where he...

Sep 7, 2021

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Sep 5, 2021

David Martin Succaw, 62, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at The Manor.

David was born on April 16, 1959, in Kennett Missouri to Levedna (nee, Stultz) & Riley Martin Succaw. David always loved being around his family. He enjoyed swimming, watching Duck Dynasty, eating lots of food, collecting matchbox cars and toy...

Sep 4, 2021

Donna Darlene Hays, 82, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Saturday, September 04, 2021 at Westwood Hills Care Center.

Donna was born on September 10, 1938 to Donald and Katherine (DeLaney) Hays in Decatur, Iowa.

Donna enjoyed coloring, completing puzzles, and embroidering. She was also a big cat lover!

Donna is survived by...