Obituaries

Dec 15, 2020

Dominick Alejandro Esquivel, 17, of Poplar Bluff passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020.

Dominick was born August 11, 2003 to Hector and Heather Harris Esquivel in Poplar Bluff.

Dominick was a Junior at Twin Rivers Senior High School and had planned to attend welding school after he graduated.

Dominick loved hanging out with...

Dec 14, 2020

Cynthia Marie Heller, 59, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on December 14, 2020 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Cynthia was born on August 14, 1961 to George and Janet (Johnson) Ackerman of Jackson, Michigan.  She married Chris Heller in August 12, 2010 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Cynthia was a loving, kindhearted soul who always put...

Dec 13, 2020

John Edward Ward, 77, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in his home on Sunday, December 13, 2020.

John was born on August 26, 1943 to Birl and Geraldine Ward in Poplar Bluff, MO.  He married Earline Hale on September 24, 1965 in Poplar Bluff.

John was a lifetime member of...

Dec 13, 2020

John Edward Ward, 77, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in his home on Sunday, December 13, 2020.

John was born on August 26, 1943 to Birl and Geraldine Ward in Poplar Bluff, MO.  He married Earline Hale on September 24, 1965 in Poplar Bluff.

John was a lifetime member of...

Dec 11, 2020

Francis Richard Miller, 93, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at his home.

Francis was born on March 13, 1927 to Waldo Parks Miller and Allie Lyberger in Wayne City, MO. He married Esther L. Miller on April 10, 1953, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Francis was a member of the Poplar...

Dec 11, 2020

Francis Richard Miller, 93, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at his home.

Francis was born on March 13, 1927 to Waldo Parks Miller and Allie Lyberger in Wayne City, MO. He married Esther L. Miller on April 10, 1953, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Francis was a member of the Poplar...

Dec 11, 2020

Omer Neil Lewis, 97, of Poplar Bluff, MO, completed his journey on this earth Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, at Crowley Ridge Nursing Center, in Dexter, MO.

Omer was the son of Lee H. and Mary Ellen (Strother) Lewis. He was born Oct. 24, 1923, in Success, AR, and was on a farm in Palatka, AR and later...

Dec 11, 2020

Omer Neil Lewis, 97, of Poplar Bluff, MO, completed his journey on this earth Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, at Crowley Ridge Nursing Center, in Dexter, MO.

Omer was the son of Lee H. and Mary Ellen (Strother) Lewis. He was born Oct. 24, 1923, in Success, AR, and was on a farm in Palatka, AR and later...

Dec 9, 2020

Tommy Gene Thacker, Commander, USN (Ret), 81 of Swansea, IL, made his final flight to the Lord Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Born in Poplar Bluff, MO on May 17, 1939, he was the dutiful son of a baker and the owner of a hair salon.

After attending Poplar Bluff High School, and Westminster College, he enlisted in...

Dec 9, 2020

Tommy Gene Thacker, Commander, USN (Ret), 81 of Swansea, IL, made his final flight to the Lord Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Born in Poplar Bluff, MO on May 17, 1939, he was the dutiful son of a baker and the owner of a hair salon.

After attending Poplar Bluff High School, and Westminster College, he enlisted in...

Dec 7, 2020

Gary Don “Crook” Whitehead, 73, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

Gary Don was born March 9, 1947, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee to Dellos and Alma Jean (Walls) Whitehead.  He was of the Methodist faith.  Gary Don proudly served his country in the US Army for two years...

Dec 7, 2020

Gary Don “Crook” Whitehead, 73, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

Gary Don was born March 9, 1947, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee to Dellos and Alma Jean (Walls) Whitehead.  He was of the Methodist faith.  Gary Don proudly served his country in the US Army for two years...

Dec 6, 2020

Juanita Fern Reeves Whelchel, 97, of Poplar Bluff, went to her heavenly home Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 at her residence, with her loving family at her bedside.

Juanita, the daughter of Ulric and Lena (Redwine) Reeves, was born Sept. 15, 1923, in Pitman, Arkansas.  She graduated from high school in Corning, Arkansas and was a long-time member...

Dec 6, 2020

Juanita Fern Reeves Whelchel, 97, of Poplar Bluff, went to her heavenly home Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 at her residence, with her loving family at her bedside.

Juanita, the daughter of Ulric and Lena (Redwine) Reeves, was born Sept. 15, 1923, in Pitman, Arkansas.  She graduated from high school in Corning, Arkansas and was a long-time member...

Dec 5, 2020

Donald Ray Richardson, 73, of Poplar Bluffed passed away December 5, 2020 at his residence.

Donald was born on April 11, 1947 to Osmon and Iola Barker Richardson in Poplar Bluff.  He married Mary Evelyn Farmer June 24, 1989 at the First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff.  She preceded in him in death on September 17th, 2009....

Dec 5, 2020

Donald Ray Richardson, 73, of Poplar Bluffed passed away December 5, 2020 at his residence.

Donald was born on April 11, 1947 to Osmon and Iola Barker Richardson in Poplar Bluff.  He married Mary Evelyn Farmer June 24, 1989 at the First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff.  She preceded in him in death on September 17th, 2009....

Dec 2, 2020

Kevin Edward Sanders, 23, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on December 02, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Kevin was born on November 12, 1997 to Darrell Eugene and Lorrie Lynn Sanders in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Kevin was full of life and adventure.  In his spare time he enjoyed...

Dec 1, 2020

James Michael Lux, 63, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on December 01, 2020 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

James was born on July 8, 1957 to the late Arvil and Anne (Wheeler) Lux in Hayti, Missouri.  He married Suzy (Waite) Lux on September 10, 1976.  She survives.

James enjoyed hunting and fishing...

Dec 1, 2020

Glinda Elizabeth Markham, 74, of Wappapello, MO passed away Tuesday, December 01, 2020 at her home.

Glinda was born on January 28, 1946 to Bethel "Bodie" Lavelle Hicks and Polly Pauline Tune in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Glinda was a hard working woman who loved her family. She enjoyed gardening, listening to music, and dancing.

Dec 1, 2020

Glinda Elizabeth Markham, 74, of Wappapello, MO passed away Tuesday, December 01, 2020 at her home.

Glinda was born on January 28, 1946 to Bethel "Bodie" Lavelle Hicks and Polly Pauline Tune in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Glinda was a hard working woman who loved her family. She enjoyed gardening, listening to music, and dancing.