Obituaries

Jun 2, 2021

Karin Kay Telle, 55, of Tampa, Florida, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace, Florida.

Karin, the daughter of Clinton ‘Tom’ Telle of Mesa, Arizona and Donna Reed of Columbia, Missouri, was born September 1, 1965, in Poplar Bluff.  She graduated in 1983 from Poplar Buff...

May 31, 2021

Nira Joyce McNeely, 87, of Poplar Bluff passed away Monday, May 31, 2021, at her residence.

Nira was born August 31, 1933, in Poplar Bluff to Charles and Janie Owens.  She and Charles “Chuck” McNeely were married June 8, 1952, at Second Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. He survives.

Nira was a member of First...

May 27, 2021

Marilyn Harris, 74, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away Thursday May 27, 2021 at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth.

Marilyn was born April 8, 1947 to Herbert and Veda Lamkin in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

After marriage to William Harris, Marilyn became a homemaker with two kids and helped her husband in his...

May 23, 2021

Lavern Whalen 97, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri passed away Sunday May 23, 2021.

Lavern Whalen was born December 19, 1923 to Carl and Iva Kearbey in Williamsville, Missouri. She married Laurence Whalen on April 12, 1947

Lavern taught school in Poplar Bluff, Missouri for many years. She had a great passion for teaching and always...

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...