Obituaries

May 26, 2025

Deborah "Debbie" (Jefferson) Summers, 69, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Oakdale Care Center.

Debbie was born on March 21, 1956, to CPL Charles Thomas Jefferson and Lois Million Wood in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Debbie was a talented artist and thoroughly enjoyed painting and drawing. She also liked to sew and crochet in her spare time....

May 23, 2025

Carolyn Josephine (Sansoucie) Deaton, 89, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on May 23, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Dexter, Missouri.

Carolyn was born on December 12, 1935, to Chris and Delta L (Rennison) Sansoucie in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. She married Charles A Deaton on September 24, 1966, in Poplar Bluff.

Carolyn enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles, and gardening. She was also a...

May 23, 2025

Melba (Baughn) Sowell, 93, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on May 23, 2025, at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff.

Melba was born on January 24, 1932, to Bill and Ruby (Marshal) Baughn in Tuckerman, Arkansas. She married Cloyce Sowell on May 22, 1955, in Tuckerman, AR.

Melba was a RN for 33 years but continued taking care of others even...

May 22, 2025

Dale Calvin Parish, 84, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025. He was born on November 18, 1940, to George Parish and Rebecca Merryman in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Dale was raised in Blytheville, Arkansas where he was known for his quick wit and adventurous spirit. He was likely responsible for giving officers at the local police department many grey hairs with his...

May 21, 2025

Paul Ramsey husband of Donice Cooper Ramsey

Paul Eugene Ramsey was born August 25, 1932, in Wildwood Village, Pulaski County, Missouri. Preceded in death by his Parents Cora Elizabeth Perkins Ramsey and Charles Ramsey. Preceded by his brother Napoleon Ramsey and sister Lillian Murphy.

Married Donice Marie Cooper January 31, 1954.

Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey had 2 sons, Paul Eugene Ramsey Jr. and...

May 19, 2025

Margie Rae (Baker)Huff Wells, 99, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on May 19, 2025, at her granddaughter's home in Saint James, Missouri.

Margie was born on March 25, 1926, to John and Mary Emma (Patterson) Baker in Atkins, Arkansas. She married Orville Huff May 22, 1946, and he passed September 17, 1977. She later married Francis Wells on August 28,...

May 17, 2025

Georgia Belle Fiske (nee Knott) went to be with the LORD on May 17, 2025, at the age of 89 years of life. She passed peacefully leaving behind a family that will miss her very much. A lifelong resident of Poplar Bluff and Butler County, she was born in the home and store her father built on Hwy 53 on...

May 13, 2025

Harold William Boyer was made whole again by the Father at 4:41 P.M. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, surrounded by those that loved him. Harold was born on July 10, 1937, in Holly Springs, Mississippi to Milton and Beatrice (Gray) Boyer. On May 16, 1975, he married Carol (Sylvester) Boyer. Harold and Carol loved each other for 49 years and...

May 13, 2025

Jane Marie Arnold, 88, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away at her home on, Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Jane was born on July 28, 1936, to Raymond and Bertha Walz in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Neal Wixom in September 1955, after his passing, she married Carl Arnold in December 1985.

Jane was an active member of the community and belonged to...

May 7, 2025

Barbara Alaine Crawford, 79, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on May 07, 2025, with her husband by her side.

Barbara was born on April 19, 1946, to Orvil and Virginia (Miller) Hensley in Steele, Missouri. She married Bill Crawford on November 25, 1965, in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Barbara was adventurous and enjoyed traveling and flying with Bill, her favorite pilot; riding...

Apr 27, 2025

Donald Wayne “Duke” Rudd, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 27, 2025, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 90 after an abundant life.

On November 26, 1955, Duke was blessed to marry his lifelong love, best friend, and constant companion, Shirley (Seyer) Rudd. They were married 69 years.

Duke is survived by...

Apr 27, 2025

Marc Stephen Wilcutt, age 34, passed away on April 27, 2025, after a lifelong battle with Cystic Fibrosis. Marc was born on July 14, 1990, in Bowling Green, KY. He was the first and only child to Judy (Faughn) Wilcutt and Glenn Allen Wilcutt.

Growing up, Marc was a very outgoing child. He loved shopping, especially on Black Friday's, with his...

Apr 25, 2025

Mark Wayne Clark, 66, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, in Greers Ferry, Arkansas.

Mark was born on March 09, 1959, to Enos and Mineko (Asakura) Clark in Corpus Christi, Texas. He married Terri (Pierson) Clark on July 31, 1981, in Flora, Illinois.

Mark (known to those who loved him as Clark) was a devoted husband, father, grandfather,...

Apr 25, 2025

Sandra Kay (Ryman) Mabry passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Sandy was the daughter of Dale and Elda Ryman. She was born on January 24, 1956, in Aurora, Missouri. She married the love of her life, Douglas L. Mabry, on December 11, 1971.

Sandy was a member of Fellowship General Baptist Church. She loved reading, sewing,...

Apr 23, 2025

Tara Lee Hobbs, 64, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away with family by her side on April 23, 2025, at her home in Poplar Bluff. Tara was born on March 15, 1961, to Marvin and Connie (Bennett) Johnston in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  She married James Carpenter in July of 1999. Tara enjoyed cooking, gardening, and flowering, but especially spending...

Apr 22, 2025

Clyde Edward Landers, 63, of Fairdealing, MO, passed away on April 22, 2025, at his home.

Clyde was born on July 08, 1961, to Thomas Landers and Norma Hudspeth in St. Louis, Missouri.

Clyde was an avid Cardinals Baseball fan. He had a fascination with trucks and enjoyed completing model vehicles. He loved shopping at...

Apr 21, 2025

David Lee Glass, 63, of Zalma, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025, at his home.

David was born on September 20, 1961, to Billy and Nancy (Chaplin) Glass in St. Louis, Missouri.

David was creative and talented in countless ways. He enjoyed nature, music, drawing, playing the guitar, and sharing stories of his life experiences. He had a loving and caring...

Apr 19, 2025

Ronald Eugene Jameson, 79, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on April 19, 2025, at his home in Poplar Bluff. Ronald was born on November 23, 1945, to Roy and Lavern (Miami) Jameson in Ellsinore, Missouri.  He married Janice Lorene Jones in November of 1964 in Piggott AR. Ronald spent his life in the woods, doing what he loved...

Apr 12, 2025

Kathy Ann Miller (née Phillips, formerly Campbell)

July 19, 1956 – April 12, 2025

Kathy Ann Miller passed away peacefully at home on April 12, 2025, surrounded by love and held by grace, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was 68.

Born in Wichita, Kansas on July 19, 1956, Kathy’s life was...

Apr 11, 2025

Michael C. Williams, Sr., or as most knew him, Mickey Williams, 81, passed away on April 11, 2025, at his home in Fisk, Missouri. Born on September 12, 1943, in Pontiac, Michigan, Mickey brought warmth and joy to those around him throughout his life.

He was the beloved father of Michael C. Williams, Jr., Elisabeth Waters, and...