Obituaries

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...

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...