Obituaries

May 20, 2021

Christie Kay Dodd, 59, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at her residence.

Christie was born November 17, 1961 in Pontiac, MI to Richard and Kathy (Perkio) Ayotte.  She and Greg Dodd were married November 17, 1978 at Twin Springs Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. He survives of the home.

Christie enjoyed quilting and sewing...

May 19, 2021

John Calvin Bowles, 88, of Poplar Bluff, MO, completed his earthly journey Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.

John was born April 15, 1933, to Henry Peter and Edna May (nee, Robinson) Bowles in Fisk, MO.  He was a graduate of Fisk High School and was on scholarship to play...

May 19, 2021

Robert “Bob” Gene Greer, 71, of Poplar Bluff passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

Bob was born November 6, 1949 to John Mars and Mamie Silkwood Greer in Poplar Bluff.  He and Vicky Thomas were married January 13, 1984 at First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. Bob made Vicky laugh.  He had a way of making everyone...

May 17, 2021

Raymond Blunt, 93, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri Passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at Westwood Hills Health & Rehab Center.

Mr. Blunt was born January 22nd, 1928 to Henry Blunt and Violet Rose (Summers) in Dudley, Missouri. He married the love of his life Betty (Johnson) on December 17, 1949.

Raymond was an avid reader...

May 14, 2021

Eddie Lee Evans, 72, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Friday, May 14, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Eddie was born on February 6, 1949 to George Evans and Lee Misouria in Marston, Missouri.

Eddie enjoyed hanging out and talking with his friends and dancing at the club in...

May 11, 2021

Maude Iladeen Blaha, 94, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Tuesday May 11, 2021.

Maude was born on March 7, 1927 to Clyde and Catherine Haynes in Acron, Missouri.

Maude enjoyed reading, gardening, and taking care of her beloved cats.

Maude is survived by three children, Byron Blaha, Trudy Blaha, and Sue Pickens;...

May 10, 2021

Robert “Bob” Dickerson, Sr., 84, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 at Oakdale Care Center.

Mr. Dickerson was born December 13, 1936 to James Sylvester and Myrtle Irene (Morse) Dickerson in Morehouse, Missouri.  He married his one and only love, Mary Joan Kane, on July 27, 1957 in Morehouse.  She survives.

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May 9, 2021

Claria Faye Wallen, 78, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Sunday, May 09, 2021 at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Claria was born on May 11, 1942 to Ben and Margrett Francis in Butler County, Missouri. She married Dennis Wallen in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Claria was a simple woman who enjoyed fishing, embroidering, and...

May 6, 2021

Delbert Withrow, 73, of Puxico, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 at General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, MO.

Delbert was born January 23, 1948 to James “Dobie” and Wantona “Toni” Spencer Withrow in Poplar Bluff.  He and Johnnie McCain were married July 29, 1974. She survives.

Delbert joined the United States Air Force January...

May 3, 2021

Treva Lue LaRue, 87, of Pryor, Oklahoma went home to the Lord on Monday, May 03, 2021.

Treva was born on September 7, 1933 to Vincent and Lessie Scates in Success, Arkansas. She married Artis LaRue on January 6, 1951 in Alton, Illinois.

Treva was a very protective, loving, and caring woman. She befriended many...

Apr 30, 2021

Lucy Agnes Savat, 100, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Friday, April 30th, 2021 in her home.

Lucy was born on November 22nd, 1920 to Theodore and Rosina Brands in Portageville, Missouri.  She married Bill Aubrey Savat on February 14th, 1947 in Portageville.

Lucy was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Poplar Bluff,...

Apr 28, 2021

Timothy Lee Davis, 72 years old, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on April 28,

2021, at his home. He was born in Cape Girardeau on August 15, 1948. He graduated

from Poplar Bluff Senior High School in 1968.

His parents were Carl Davis and Virginia Davis of Poplar Bluff. In 2000, he...

Apr 28, 2021

Jack Clark, 87, after a valiant struggle with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, passed away peacefully to join his loved ones in heaven on April 28, 2021.  His family, as well as several devoted nurses and hospice personnel from The Manor Nursing Home were at his side.

“Jackie” was born on Christmas day,1933 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to...

Apr 24, 2021

Elva Lee Fuller Strickland, 97, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at River Mist Assisted Living Home in Poplar Bluff. She was born in Marion, IL on March 13, 1924 to Lee and Elvia Burton.  She attended Marble Hill School in Poplar Bluff, where she met her husband of 23 years, Howard Fuller

Elva is survived...

Apr 20, 2021

Austin Fletcher Harris, 24, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on April 20, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Austin was born on August 4, 1996 to Terry and Charlotte (Wilmath) Harris in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  He married Cheyanne Waggoner on April 21, 2018, in Silva, MO.

Austin was active in JROTC...

Apr 20, 2021

Stephen Jerome Shupe, 69, of Poplar Bluff passed away Tuesday April 20, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Stephen was born January 29, 1952 to Jerome and Betty (Mordecai) Shupe in Brookfield, Missouri. He and Geneva Brooks were married March 1, 1992 in Campbell, Missouri. She survives of the home.

Stephen was a member of the...

Apr 15, 2021

Gale Russell Pruett, 73, of Wappapello passed away April 15, 2021 at his home.

Mr. Pruett was born October 23, 1947 in Dexter, Mo to the late William and Rosa (Walker) Pruett.

Gale was raised and lived in Bloomfield and Dexter area most of his life.  He then retired from truck driving to Wappapello.  Gale...

Apr 15, 2021

Hazel Aileen Alexander, 86, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Westwood Hills Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Hazel was born on June 7, 1934 to William and Pearl Barriner in Hendrickson, Missouri. She married J.W. Alexander Jr. on July 28, 1951, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Hazel was a member...

Apr 14, 2021

Michael Lee Hays, 74, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Michael was born on August 11, 1946 to Donald and Kathryn Hays in Pana, Illinois.

Michael was a loving Father and Grandfather. He loved Elvis, feeding his hummingbirds, and WWE Wrestling. He will be...

Apr 11, 2021

Robert Lee Manns, 89, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Robert was born March 17, 1932 in Poplar Bluff to Fred and Geneva (Montgomery) Manns.  He and Olline Walker were married October 16, 1953 at First Baptist Church in Kennett, Missouri. She passed away February 12, 2014....