Obituaries

Feb 7, 2021

Shirley L. (Langley) Hindman, 89, of Harviell, MO passed away Sunday, February 07, 2021 at Clark's Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont, MO.

Shirley was born on September 1, 1931 to Elbert and Edna (Cox) Langley in St. Louis, MO. She married Leo Hindman on October 16, 1955 in Poplar Bluff.

Shirley was a Christian woman....

Feb 7, 2021

Cynthia “Cindy” G. Evans, 66, of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, following a lengthy illness, and is now resting in peace.

Cindy was born Aug. 12, 1954, in Sikeston, Missouri to her parents “Gerry” Denton Smith and Guy E. Smith.  She and her family moved to Poplar Bluff in 1958 where she remained throughout her...

Feb 6, 2021

Donald Ray Cochran, 78, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at his home in Poplar Bluff.

Donald was born on December 1, 1942 to Donald L. and Mary Edna (Weatherford) Cochran in Poplar Bluff.  He married Mary A. Moore on December 19, 1985 in Poplar Bluff.

Donald was a Christian man....

Feb 6, 2021

Thomas R. "Tom" Turner, a retired Poplar Bluff businessman who gave many years of service on community boards, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Turner, 80, had been in declining health for several years. He died of complications after recent surgeries.

Born on March 25, 1940, in Columbia, La., ...

Feb 5, 2021

Wythia Willean West Hefner, of Poplar Bluff, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2021 at the age of 89 years.

Wythia was born on October 19, 1931 to Lester and Florence (Briggs) West, who preceded her in death. She graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1949. Wythia married the love of her life, Joe Hefner II...

Feb 3, 2021

Lloyd Jesse Belt, 78, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on February 03, 2021 at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Lloyd was born on August 4, 1942 to the late Jesse Belt and Genell (Cox) Miller in Gainsville, Missouri.  He married Elaine Marie (Neumann) Belt on April 25, 1964, in Clearwater, FL. Lloyd was a fantastic bowler and...

Feb 3, 2021

Judith "Judy" Baldwin, 79 of Poplar Bluff passed away February 3, 2021.

Judy was born February 16, 1941 to William and Marie (Boeving) Clarkson in Poplar Bluff.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Thomas "Tommy" Clarkson, her sister Carole Bedell, and her daughter Jan Elizabeth Baldwin.

She is survived...

Feb 1, 2021

Glen Michael Hefner, Jr., 74, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Monday, Feb. 1, 2021.

Michael was born to Glen Michael Hefner and Mary Francis Kraft Binkley on Sept. 25, 1946, in Poplar Bluff.  He graduated from Poplar Bluff High School and served from 1966 to 1969 in the US Army, where he earned a National Defense...

Jan 31, 2021

Jerry Holland

Jerry Holland, 90, of Poplar Bluff died Sunday, January 31, 2021.  Mr. Holland was born on January 17, 1931 in Steele, Missouri, biological son of the late William and Jennie (Hensley) Holland.  He was lovingly raised by Walter and Mamie Key.

He was a proud veteran of the United States Marines.  He spent...

Jan 28, 2021

OBITUARY Kay Marie Miller, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 in Poplar Bluff.

Kay was born September 19, 1939 to George and Bessie (Kearbey) Whalen in Poplar Bluff. She and Jerry Cole Miller were married May 26, 1960. He preceded her in death on December 4, 2002.

Kay was an...

Jan 27, 2021

Roy G. McGowen, 92, of Poplar Bluff passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, at Cedargate Care Center, where he had been a resident for one day.

He was born Jan. 31, 1928, to the late Artie Lloyd and Bertha Pennington McGowen.

Roy was a veteran of the U. S. Navy having served a tour of...

Jan 27, 2021

Roy G. McGowen, 92, of Poplar Bluff passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, at Cedargate Care Center, where he had been a resident for one day.

He was born Jan. 31, 1928, to the late Artie Lloyd and Bertha Pennington McGowen.

Roy was a veteran of the U. S. Navy having served a tour of...

Jan 25, 2021

Alice Jean Hull, 67, of Pascola, Missouri passed away Monday, January 26, 2021 at Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti, Missouri.

Alice was born on September 29, 1953 to Elmer and Ethel Briggs in Granite City, Illinois. She married Elmer Hull in 1976 in Edwardsville, Illinois.

Alice enjoyed taking naps, watching Harry Potter, and playing pool...

Jan 23, 2021

Gary Mason Deem, 71, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 in Poplar Bluff. Gary was born on October 19, 1949 to Kenneth and Peggy Deem in Broseley, Missouri.  He married Gayle (Mitchelle) Deem on January 20, 1984, in Broseley, Missouri. Gary was a christian man who had a strong and loving relationship with God. He...

Jan 21, 2021

Minnie Mae Wisdom Muskopf, 86, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Minnie was born August 21, 1934 to Earl and Katie (Becker) Fulton in Tupelo, MS.  She and Charles William Wisdom were married May 13, 1950 in Poplar Bluff.  He passed away August of 1992.  She and Russell...

Jan 18, 2021

Robert Allen Nelson, 86, of Poplar Bluff, MO, went to be with his Lord Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Robert was born Nov. 4, 1934, in Poplar Bluff to John B. and Mable Pearl (Aden) Nelson.  He was a member of Palace of Praise. At the age of 19 Robert enlisted into...

Jan 18, 2021

Michael Floyd Holifield, 81, of Poplar Bluffed passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Michael was born May 6, 1939, to Floyd Jesse and Valasta Charlotte (Grider) Holifield in St. Louis, MO.  He married Barbara Jo Wood on February 19, 1960.  She preceded him in death July 19, 2019.

Michael...

Jan 17, 2021

Bruce Gene Pittman, 72, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Bruce was born October 14, 1948 to Medford and Geraldine Harris Pittman in Poplar Bluff.  He and Carolyn “Katie” Willeford were married May 25, 1969 at the First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff.

Bruce was retired...

Jan 13, 2021

Brandon McVey, 90, of Poplar Bluff passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at his home.

Brandon was born September 10, 1930 in Evansville, IN to Kenneth and Wanda Brandon McVey.  They preceded him in death.

Brandon was a retired businessman and teacher in Poplar Bluff.  He lived 89 of his 90 years in Butler County...

Jan 12, 2021

Kenneth Gernstetter age 63, passed away at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center on January 12, 2021.

Kenneth was a lifelong resident of Poplar Bluff.  Kenneth will be remembered for his big heart and vast knowledge of television shows and movies trivia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. & Mrs. S.L. Gernstetter, and...