Obituaries

Aug 6, 2021

Violet Evelyn Crook Livingston was born September 23, 1935 and departed this life August 6, 2021. She obtained the age of 85 years 11 months and 17 days.

Violet was the daughter of the late Chester Crook and Eva Campbell Crook. Violet was the oldest of their 3 children still surviving are her two sisters Barb Coleman...

Aug 6, 2021

Carolyn Sue Cochran, 80, of White Bluff, Tennessee, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021, at TriStar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, Tennessee.

Carolyn was born February 12, 1941, to Grace Groves in Poplar Bluff.  She and Gregory Cochran were married in 1999, he survives.

Carolyn was a devoted and loving mother to her children and...

Aug 4, 2021

Capt. Robert "Bob" Earl Powell, 95, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Wednesday, August 04, 2021.

Robert was born on March 19, 1926, to Ira and Lena (Rice) Powell in Caruthersville, Missouri.  He married Fay Lavern (Kanell) on August 9, 1959, at the First Methodist Church in Poplar Bluff.

Robert attended First United Methodist Church....

Aug 3, 2021

William (Bill) Jesse Ward left this world to be with his bride Patty R Ward (Osborn) surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.

Bill was born on August 28, 1942 in Poplar Bluff, MO.  The son of Gilbert Frank Ward and Belva Juanita Ward (Hodge) of Poplar Bluff.

He is a 1960 graduate...

Aug 2, 2021

Karen Embree, 69, of Poplar Bluff passed away Monday, August 2, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Karen was born October 15, 1951, to Johnny and Jacqueline (Holtzhouser) Thompson in San Antonio, Texas.  She and Thomas “Tom” Embree were married August 21, 1969, in Piggott, Arkansas.

Karen was an associate for J.C. Penney for...

Aug 1, 2021

Fierce. Trish was fierce. Be it as a supporter or adversary, Trish lived fiercely.

Fiercely independent. Fiercely opinionated. Fiercely her own woman.

Patricia Lynn Maples Hill (nee Smith) was born December 12, 1961, at Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital, Hollywood, California, to Constance and Byron Smith (Connie & Smitty) on an afternoon that was neither dark nor...

Jul 28, 2021

Mary Doris Whittle, 98, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Cedargate Healthcare.

Mary was born May 3, 1923, to William George and Vernice (Evans) Burris in Charleston, Missouri.  She and Harlon Hardin Whittle were married November 15, 1941, in Corning, Arkansas.  He preceded her in death December 24, 2008.

Mary was...

Jul 27, 2021

Trina Renee Hinton, 48, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021.

Trina was born on July 2, 1973 to Curtis and Loretta Hinton in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Trina loved any kind of music. She liked to sit in her rocking chair with her headphones on.

Trina is survived by her...

Jul 27, 2021

Eunice R Swenson, daughter of Edward Ritter Roesler and Mildred Louise Roesler (Brockmeier) was born on March 8, 1936, in St Louis Missouri.   Eunice departed this life on Tuesday July 27, 2021, at home in Poplar Bluff.    Eunice attended the United Church of God in Poplar Bluff.

On February 23,1957, Eunice was united in marriage to Roger...

Jul 26, 2021

Jeweral "Shaft" Devon Brown Jr., 55, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Monday, July 26, 2021, at his home.

Shaft was born on September 5, 1965, to Jeweral Devon Brown Sr. and Barbara Jean (Colenburg) Brown in St. Louis, Missouri.

Shaft enjoyed hanging out and visiting with friends and family, reading, cooking, and BBQing. He...

Jul 26, 2021

Jeweral Devon Brown Sr., 79, of Broseley, MO passed away Monday July 26, 2021, at his home.

Jeweral was born on February 5, 1942, to Edward and Lillie (Fields) Brown in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Barbara Jean Colenburg on January 10, 1960, in St. Louis, Missouri.

Jeweral enjoyed fishing, hunting, listening to the blues,...

Jul 26, 2021

Bobby Joe Payne, 89, of Poplar Bluff, passed away July 26, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Bobby was born March 23, 1932, to Jesse and Myrtle (McGowen) Payne in the Lone Hill area.  He and Doris Jean Black were married October 21, 1955, in Broseley.  She preceded him in death November 4, 1999.  He later...

Jul 23, 2021

Shirley Eason, 83, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Friday, July 23, 2021, at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Shirley was born on October 9, 1937, to Sammuel and Mamie Lou (Burdin) Goldsmith in Rector, Arkansas. She married Bobby Gene Eason on January 28, 1954, in Rector.

Shirley attended First Assembly of God...

Jul 21, 2021

Rex Timothy “Tim” Darnell, 66, of Poplar Bluff, passed away, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Tim was born January 16, 1955, to John and Patsy (Hendrix) Darnell in Gideon, Missouri.  He and Debra (Cunningham) Darnell were married May 6, 1977, in Broseley, Missouri.

Tim enlisted in the United States Army...

Jul 20, 2021

Virginia Gayle Berry, 78, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Tuesday July 20, 2021, in her home.

Virginia was born on June 13, 1943, to Curtis and Vera (Kiser) Gilmore in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Cecil Berry on December 24, 1960, in Poplar Bluff.

Virginia attended Living Word Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting and...

Jul 20, 2021

Sandra Kaye Lowrey, 75, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

Sandra was born on April 5, 1946, to Charles and Henrietta (Warax) Morse in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Charles Edward Lowrey on July 5, 1974, in Poplar Bluff.

Sandra attended Palace of Praise Church. She enjoyed working outside and keeping...

Jul 17, 2021

Juanita E. Clayton passed away July 17, 2021 at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Juanita was born October 8, 1925 to the late Roy T. and Florence (Bratcher) Bounds in Griffithville, Arkansas.  She graduated from Williamsville High School and Brown Business College. Juanita worked at Poplar Bluff Hospital and Missouri Natural Gas (Spire) from where...

Jul 16, 2021

Mary Evelyn VanDyke, 90, of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, July 16, 2021, at the Puxico Nursing Home. She was born September 24, 1930, to Norman and Nelle Hartman Holland. She was formerly employed at H.W. Gossard and as house manager at Haven House. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

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Jul 15, 2021

Peggy Lou Kiefer, 88, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Westwood Hills Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Peggy was born on April 29, 1933, to Buford and Audrey Green in Alamo, Tennessee.  She married Percy Kiefer on June 6, 1951, in Paragould, Arkansas.

Peggy enjoyed fishing, visiting the casinos...

Jul 14, 2021

Susan Diane Moss, 71, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Wednesday, July 14th, 2021 in her home. Susan was born May 30, 1950 in St. Louis, MO and adopted to Wilma and Goldman Skaggs of Van Buren, MO. She was married to Author “Pete” Moss.

Susan enjoyed her time with her family and friends. She would normally...