Obituaries

Jul 6, 2021

Raymond Dale Perry, 76, of Wappapello, MO passed away Tuesday, July 06, 2021 at his home in Wappapello, Missouri.

Ray was born on November 22, 1944 to John H. and Daisy "Mabell" Patterson in St. Louis, Missouri.

Ray enjoyed visiting the casino from time to time, sipping on his V.O. and coke, and making CD's...

Jul 5, 2021

Steven Lynn Watson, 59, of South Wilby, MO passed away Monday, July 05, 2021.

Steve was born on July 14, 1961, to Abe and Linda (Hill) Watson in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Steve was a passionate, life-long St. Louis Cardinals fan. He enjoyed playing softball, going to deer camp, hunting, golfing, and visiting with friends on...

Jul 5, 2021

Bobby Leon Anderson, 74, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Monday, July 05, 2021, at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Bobby was born on January 31, 1947, to Otey and Lillie (Davis) Anderson in Paducah, Kentucky. He married Charlet (Campbell) on June 28, 1999, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Bobby was...

Jul 4, 2021

Joan Lorriane Lewis, 75, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Sunday, July 04, 2021, at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Joan was born on April 7, 1946, to Thurman and Lillie (Boling) Montgomery in Loogootee, Indiana.  She married Cecil Ray Lewis on June 11, 1966, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Joan was a member of...

Jul 4, 2021

Gary Kent Brandenburg, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away July 4, 2021, at St. Luke’s in Chesterfield, Missouri.

Gary was born March 19, 1937, in Edgeley, North Dakota to William Herman and Amelia (Washburn) Brandenburg.  He and Carol Malsom were married July 26, 1962.

Gary was an accountant and internal auditor for the Dow...

Jul 4, 2021

James Leamon Robertson, 71, of Poplar Bluff, passed away July 4, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

James was born July 3, 1950, to Leoler and Christine (McBride) Robertson.

James was the President and Owner of Joe’s Bridge and Grading Inc.

James was a member at the Southside Assembly of God Church...

Jul 4, 2021

Brandon Wade Hardesty passed away from this life on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at the age of 34.

Brandon was born August 17, 1986, to Charles and Rebecca Hardesty in Miami, Oklahoma.  He and Andrea Taylor were married in 2012 and had recently celebrated their 9th anniversary.

Brandon was a 2003 graduate from the University...

Jul 3, 2021

Norman Lee Richardson, 74, of Poplar Bluff passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Norman was born May 28, 1947, to Oral and Bessie Richardson in Doniphan, Missouri. He and Betty Ann Robinson were married June 5, 1971.  She passed away September 13, 2008.

Norman was inducted into the United...

Jul 1, 2021

Dorothy Louise (Barker) Patterson, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021, at the age of 90.

Dorothy was born Feb. 28, 1931, to Arley D. and Artie May (Brayton) Barker in Butler County.  She attended the First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff and was a retired secretary. Dorothy enjoyed history and researching family ancestry,...

Jun 30, 2021

Thelma Woolem, 87, of Fisk, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Thelma, the daughter of Alford and Gertie Chilton was born October 30, 1933.  Thelma was Married to the late Chet Woolem, together they celebrated 56 years of marriage and to this union they had 4 children.

Thelma was a member of The...

Jun 27, 2021

Beverly Joan Broege, 85, of Poplar Bluff passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at her home.

Beverly was born on October 18, 1935, to Robert and Ruby Smith in Charles City, Iowa. She married Keith Broege on March 25, 1953, in Charles City, Iowa.

Beverly was a member of the Poplar Bluff congregation of...

Jun 24, 2021

LaWanda Thone born July 10, 1946 and passed away on Thursday June 24, 2021.

LaWanda was born to Raymond and Margery Batson in Fisk, Missouri. She enjoyed spending time with her family, quilting and embroidery, gardening, and the occasional trip to the casino.

LaWanda is survived by her Son Steve Lewis (Angie); two daughters, Margery...

Jun 22, 2021

Dr. Francisco Gualberto Torres Aybar, MD, FAAP, FACP, FACC

Dr. Francisco G. Torres Aybar, of Ponce, Puerto Rico passed away at the age of 86, on June 22, 2021.

Services will be held at Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services in Poplar Bluff, MO. The viewing will be on Monday June 28th, beginning at 11am...

Jun 20, 2021

Carol Ann Nelson, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Carol was born Sept. 23, 1951, in rural Mill Spring, Missouri to Roy Everett and Rosie Margaret Wilson Nelson.  She was a member of South Poplar Bluff General Baptist Church, and was a retired...

Jun 19, 2021

Virginia Sue Davis, 90, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021.

Virginia was born on July 16, 1930, to Joseph and Virgie Ranzie, in Lamar, Arkansas. She married Carl Davis in October of 1961, in Poplar Bluff.

Virginia was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; She was also an active member...

Jun 16, 2021

Carol Wayne Taylor, of Poplar Bluff Mo., passed away June 16, 2021 at his home, surrounded by loving family and friends. Mr. Taylor was born November 28, 1942 in Poplar Bluff to Russel and Ollie (Sims) Taylor, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death are three brothers, Richard, Ivan, and Jerry Taylor, and daughter-in-law, Barb Taylor....

Jun 14, 2021

Thomas Lewis Pruitt, 81, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Monday, June 14, 2021, at Westwood Hills Health & Rehabilitation in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Thomas was born on March 30, 1940, to Lewis and Marjorie Pruitt in St. Louis, Missouri.  He married Deborah Lynn (Hancock) on May 28, 1993, in Butler County, Missouri.

Thomas was...

Jun 10, 2021

Margaret "Peggy" Louise Aubuchon, 70, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021, at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Peggy was born on November 23, 1950, to Martin and Ida Hemmerlein in Poplar Bluff. She married Raymond Aubuchon on June 22, 1978, in Poplar Bluff.

Peggy enjoyed crocheting, macrame, plastic canvas projects,...

Jun 9, 2021

Evelyn Pauline Wilkerson, 94, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Wednesday June 9, 2021

Pauline, the daughter of Namon and Essie Pendergrass was born August 26, 1926 in Biggers, Arkansas. She then Married Joseph Lawrence Wilkerson in 1947 in Pocahontas, Arkansas. Pauline had 5 children

Two daughters, Patricia Blancett of Poplar Bluff, Paulett Wilkerson of...

Jun 6, 2021

Catherine Evelyn Gutterman, 94, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Sunday, June 06, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Catherine was born on October 30, 1926, to Mike and Katherine Glad in Johnston City, Illinois. She married John Clay Gutterman on June 8, 1946, in Johnston City, Illinois.

Catherine was...