Obituaries

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....

Apr 10, 2021

Hattie "Louise" Perry, 82, of Bella Vista, AR passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Highland Health & Rehabilitation in Bella Vista, Arkansas.

Louise was born on March 22, 1939 to Carl and Neta Watson in Ravenden County, AR.  She married Jesse Perry on December 28, 1977, in Pocahontas, AR.

Louise was a member of...

Apr 10, 2021

Victoria Elizabeth Berry, 60, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Vicky was born on June 25, 1960 in St. Louis, MO. Her parents were Walter and Shirley Sensmeyer. She married James Lee Berry on July 24, 2004 in Poplar Bluff.

Vicky...

Apr 9, 2021

Jeremy Stevens, 46, of Poplar Bluff passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 in Dexter.

Jeremy was born March 28, 1975 in Farmington, Missouri.  He and Jordan Schindler were married October 28, 2000 in Cape Girardeau. She survives.

Jeremy enjoyed being outdoors, whether it was riding his side by side, going to the river, hunting with...

Apr 7, 2021

Herbert Eugene Schenewerk, 91, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Wednesday, April 07, 2021 at Westwood Hills Care Center in Poplar Bluff.

Herbert was born on February 24, 1930 to Phillip and Clara Schenewerk in Poplar Bluff. He married Anna (Starwalt) on September 9, 1950, in Piggott, AR.

Herbert attended Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church...

Apr 6, 2021

Curtis Hinton, 67, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Tuesday, April 06, 2021 at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois

Curtis was born on October 8, 1953 to Levell and Elsie Hinton in Wynne, Arkansas. He married Loretta Randolph on December 16, 1972 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Curtis LOVED to cook. He enjoyed...

Apr 5, 2021

Billy Ray VanDover Jr., 55, of Poplar Bluff, MO Passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at his residence.

Ray was born on July 7, 1965 to Billy Ray and Anna Sue (Hall) VanDover in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He and Dawn Robertson VanDover were married July 19, 1997 in Poplar Bluff.  She survives. Ray loved people and visiting...

Mar 27, 2021

Harold Eugene McDaniel, 87, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021.

Harold was born July 11, 1933 to Leon and Mavis (Billington) McDaniel.  He and Alice Faye Morris were married July 8, 1958 in Grayville, Illinois. She survives.

Harold was inducted into the United States Marine Corps on April 12, 1954.  He...

Mar 23, 2021

Risé "Micki" Michelle Speer, 58, of Poplar Bluff, MO went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in the comfort of her home.

Micki was born on January 4, 1963 to Marion Edward and Rose Roberts in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Tony Speer on June 7, 2008 in Poplar Bluff.

Micki was...

Mar 18, 2021

Paige Robertson, 65, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021.

Paige was born on July 30, 1955 to Bill and Virginia Robertson in San Antonio, Texas.

Paige grew up in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and graduated from PBHS in 1973. She then went on to attend William Woods Women's College in Fulton, Missouri...

Mar 18, 2021

Wilma ‘Deloris’ Mitchelle, 93, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Deloris was born on August 15, 1927 to Arthur and Nina Prall in Puxico, MO. She married Verlin Lester Mitchelle on August 9, 1947 in Springfield, MO.

Deloris was a member...

Mar 17, 2021

John Derrial Wells, 70, of Ellsinore, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

John was born October 21, 1950 to Melvin and Iva (Friend) Wells in Gideon, Mo.  He and Naomi Ritchey were married October 14, 1983. She survives.

John was a boiler maker in his early years and later...

Mar 16, 2021

Harley Ray Lewis, 58, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Tuesday March 16, 2021 in Poplar Bluff.

Harley was born on August 8, 1962 to Jessie and Mary Lewis in Poplar Bluff.  He married Barbara Ann (Bulliner) Lewis on July 2, 2011, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Poplar Bluff.

Harley was a member of...

Mar 15, 2021

Dennis was born on December 1, 1942 to the late Harry and Lorene (McIver) Doyle in Qulin, Missouri.

Dennis had three main passions in life.  Those included playing the piano, faithfully attending First General Baptist Church, and his cats- Mikey and Molly.  He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1964-1967.  He was a...

Mar 14, 2021

Lucy Catherine Thompson, 87, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 14, 2021 at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff.

Lucy was born on July 9, 1933 to Hugh and Eva (Noell) Moriarty in Pontiac, Michigan.  She was married to Clifford D. Thompson.  He preceded her in death.

Lucy is survived by children: Patricia...

Mar 11, 2021

Larry Don Keating, 79, of Poplar Bluff, MO went home with the Lord on March 11, 2021 at his home in Poplar Bluff.

Larry was born on December 23, 1941 to the late Lenwood and Mary Alice (Wiseman) Keating in Senath, Missouri.  He married the love of his life; Barbara Rose on May 27, 1961.  She survives....

Mar 9, 2021

On Tuesday, March 9th, 2021, Jack Roland Lincoln, Sr., passed away with his family at his side. He was 89 years old. His joy for life was infectious, as evidenced by the many stories that have been shared about how he impacted the lives of others. His positivity and humor radiated through his huge smile, laugh, and warm heart....