Obituaries

Jul 21, 2021

Rex Timothy “Tim” Darnell, 66, of Poplar Bluff, passed away, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Tim was born January 16, 1955, to John and Patsy (Hendrix) Darnell in Gideon, Missouri.  He and Debra (Cunningham) Darnell were married May 6, 1977, in Broseley, Missouri.

Tim enlisted in the United States Army...

Jul 20, 2021

Virginia Gayle Berry, 78, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Tuesday July 20, 2021, in her home.

Virginia was born on June 13, 1943, to Curtis and Vera (Kiser) Gilmore in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Cecil Berry on December 24, 1960, in Poplar Bluff.

Virginia attended Living Word Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting and...

Jul 20, 2021

Sandra Kaye Lowrey, 75, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

Sandra was born on April 5, 1946, to Charles and Henrietta (Warax) Morse in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Charles Edward Lowrey on July 5, 1974, in Poplar Bluff.

Sandra attended Palace of Praise Church. She enjoyed working outside and keeping...

Jul 17, 2021

Juanita E. Clayton passed away July 17, 2021 at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Juanita was born October 8, 1925 to the late Roy T. and Florence (Bratcher) Bounds in Griffithville, Arkansas.  She graduated from Williamsville High School and Brown Business College. Juanita worked at Poplar Bluff Hospital and Missouri Natural Gas (Spire) from where...

Jul 16, 2021

Mary Evelyn VanDyke, 90, of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, July 16, 2021, at the Puxico Nursing Home. She was born September 24, 1930, to Norman and Nelle Hartman Holland. She was formerly employed at H.W. Gossard and as house manager at Haven House. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

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Jul 15, 2021

Peggy Lou Kiefer, 88, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Westwood Hills Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Peggy was born on April 29, 1933, to Buford and Audrey Green in Alamo, Tennessee.  She married Percy Kiefer on June 6, 1951, in Paragould, Arkansas.

Peggy enjoyed fishing, visiting the casinos...

Jul 14, 2021

Susan Diane Moss, 71, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Wednesday, July 14th, 2021 in her home. Susan was born May 30, 1950 in St. Louis, MO and adopted to Wilma and Goldman Skaggs of Van Buren, MO. She was married to Author “Pete” Moss.

Susan enjoyed her time with her family and friends. She would normally...

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...