Obituaries

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...

Dec 4, 2021

Glenda Faye Hanks passed away on Dec 4, 2021 at Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital in Glendale, Arizona, from complications related to breast cancer, which she had battled for the last 3 years.

Glenda was born to Bill and Betty (Gregory) Hanks on 27 Jan 1960 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

She graduated from Poplar Bluff...

Dec 3, 2021

Charles K. Hefner, 71, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on December 03, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri.

Charles was born on November 24, 1950, to Zachariah and Evelyn (Brockman) Hefner in Qulin, Missouri.  He married Vickie Reese on June 19, 1971, in Qulin.

Charles was a member of First Baptist Church...

Dec 2, 2021

David Eugene Braden, 74, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, at his home.

David was born on Jan. 22, 1947, to Charles and Eva May Colcher Braden in Poplar Bluff.  He married Virginia Rafael on May 5, 1969, at Clark Air force Base, in the Philippines. She preceded him in death on Oct. 4,...

Nov 28, 2021

Danny F. Kearby, 73, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in St. Louis.

Danny was born on December 23, 1947, in Bernie, Missouri to the late Vernon and Wilma (Wilson) Kearby. A disabled veteran, Danny proudly served his country in the United States Army and received a Purple Heart for his service...

Nov 28, 2021

Robert ‘Rob’ L Knowles, 62, a life-long resident of Poplar Bluff passed away Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Rob was born to Herman & Bonnie (Absheer) Knowles on August 26, 1959, in Poplar Bluff. He graduated Poplar Bluff High School in 1978 and attended First Church of God most of his life....

Nov 24, 2021

Macye Ann Metz Taylor, 87, of Springfield, MO passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield.

She was born on January 24, 1934, to Dewitt and Lucille Smith Jones in Doniphan, Missouri. She moved to Poplar Bluff in 1937 and has resided in the area since then.

Macye attended Mississippi...

Nov 19, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Peter Robert Zeien. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 18, 2021

James Dee Donaldson, 77, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

James was born on April 23, 1944, to William and Dorothy (Starky) Donaldson in Hornsby, Tennessee. He married Mary Woolard-Waller on February 14, 2014, at Green Forest Church of Christ in Poplar Bluff.

James was...

Nov 15, 2021

Vivian ‘Vicki’ Loraine Whited, 58 of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021, at her residence.

Vicki, the daughter of Melvin and Helen Lewis (Bollinger) was born May 30, 1963, in Fredericktown MO. She specialized in mental, behavioral health and counseling.    She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, doing crafts and helping with charities.

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Nov 14, 2021

Johnny Douglas Webb, 76, of Poplar Bluff Missouri, died Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, Missouri.

He was born on June 13, 1945, to John Sherman Webb and Thelma Drew Webb in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Johnny was a 1962 graduate of Qulin High School. He worked on the family farm...

Nov 14, 2021

Maxine Croy 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at her home in Poplar Bluff MO.

Mac was born on April 19, 1934, in St. Louis, MO. She married her childhood sweetheart Duke Croy on December 26, 1953.

She was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School. She worked in several different capacities...

Nov 6, 2021

Civic leader, business leader, and mentor, Evelyn Whitworth passed away on November 6, 2021.  She was 93.

She was born in Cairo, Illinois on July 19, 1928 to Frances Paris Cox and John Cox. She grew up in Charleston and Poplar Bluff Missouri, graduating from PBHS in 1946.

She was the oldest of six children...

Nov 5, 2021

Wilma Jean “Jeanie” Proffer of Poplar Bluff, MO met her Heavenly Father Friday, November 5, 2021, at the age of 85, surrounded by her loving family. Her faith and courage were an inspiration to many.

Jeanie was born Mach 10, 1936, to William Elmer and Laura Scoggins Aud in Poplar Bluff, MO. She married her high school...