Obituaries

Aug 14, 2021

Pressley "Ray" Johnson, 66, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021, at his home.

Ray was born on March 10, 1955, to Kenneth and Annabelle (Lampston) Johnson in Williamsville, Missouri.

Ray was a believer of Christ. He was a United States Army Veteran. He worked at the Poplar Bluff School District bus...

Aug 13, 2021

Teresa Ann Lewis, 63, of Fisk, Missouri passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, August 13, 2021.  She was surrounded by her husband and daughters when she entered Heaven’s gates.

Teresa was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on March 20, 1958, to Jerry and Shirley Harwell.  Teresa was preceded in death by her mom, Shirley...

Aug 13, 2021

Dianna Marie “Whitmer” Vass, 73, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Dianna was born on March 30, 1948, to Norman and Mary Matilda Leon Hornbeck in Poplar Bluff.  She and Retired First Sergeant (USAR) Warren Angus Vass Jr. were originally united in 1966 and had a renewal of vows in 1978. ...

Aug 12, 2021

Dale Richard Ahrent, 86, of Poplar Bluff passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021, at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff.

Dale was born on April 11, 1935, to Edward and Ellareda (Deterding) Ahrent in Corning, Arkansas. He married Donna Kathleen McRill on December 30, 1961, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Dale was of the Lutheran faith....

Aug 9, 2021

Jesse Ray Morgan, was born February 2, 1939 to Jeter Morgan and Lily Morgan.  Mr. Morgan departed this life on August 9, 2021 at the age of 82.

Jesse was the father of four daughters:  Ms. Vivian Marzetta Walker of Ellsinore, MO, Mrs. Marilynn (Jimmie) Ellsworth of Broseley, Mrs. Marcene (Alan) Wolfe of Belton, MO and Mrs....

Aug 8, 2021

Stella Louise Cope, 69, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Sunday, August 08, 2021.

Stella was born on March 25, 1952 to James and Minnie (Anderson) Burks in St. Louis, Missouri.

Stella enjoyed fishing and traveling to new places. She loved to color, do arts and crafts, and sing gospel songs. Stella always had a...

Aug 8, 2021

Billy "Dale" Glass Jr., 61, of Wappapello, Missouri passed away Sunday, August 08, 2021.

Dale was born on September 30, 1959, to Billy and Nancy (Chaplin) Glass in San Diego, California. He married Cheryl Arnold on July 16, 1997, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Dale was a very adventurous and spontaneous person. He enjoyed working on...

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...