Obituaries

Oct 12, 2020

Cecil “Ray” Lewis, 75, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Cecil was born on February 23, 1945 to Cecil Lewis and Ruby Brett in Poplar Bluff. He married Joan Montgomery on June 11, 1966.

Cecil was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Poplar...

Oct 12, 2020

Cecil “Ray” Lewis, 75, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Cecil was born on February 23, 1945 to Cecil Lewis and Ruby Brett in Poplar Bluff. He married Joan Montgomery on June 11, 1966.

Cecil was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Poplar...

Oct 9, 2020

Stephen Edward Browning, 63, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 in Poplar Bluff.

Steve, the son of Clifford R. and Jessie “Penny” Harper Browning, was born June 17, 1957, in Poplar Bluff.  He was of the Baptist faith and had retired as an automotive and glass repairman.  Steve enjoyed NASCAR, collecting Hot Wheels,...

Oct 9, 2020

Stephen Edward Browning, 63, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 in Poplar Bluff.

Steve, the son of Clifford R. and Jessie “Penny” Harper Browning, was born June 17, 1957, in Poplar Bluff.  He was of the Baptist faith and had retired as an automotive and glass repairman.  Steve enjoyed NASCAR, collecting Hot Wheels,...

Oct 8, 2020

Leveta McGinley, 79, of Qulin passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO

Leveta was born April 18, 1941 to Lonnie and Ruby Hardin Fuwell in Qulin.

Leveta is survived by a daughter, Felecia (Steve) Korte of Festus, MO; a son William Barriner or Bonne Terre, MO;...

Oct 8, 2020

Leveta McGinley, 79, of Qulin passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO

Leveta was born April 18, 1941 to Lonnie and Ruby Hardin Fuwell in Qulin.

Leveta is survived by a daughter, Felecia (Steve) Korte of Festus, MO; a son William Barriner or Bonne Terre, MO;...

Oct 5, 2020

Clarence Henry Kaestner, 75, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Memphis, TN.

Clarence was born January 6, 1945 in St. Louis, MO to Theodore and Marie Toenges Kaestner.

Clarence served for the United State Marine Corp from 1962 to 1966, serving in the Vietnam War.

Oct 5, 2020

Clarence Henry Kaestner, 75, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Memphis, TN.

Clarence was born January 6, 1945 in St. Louis, MO to Theodore and Marie Toenges Kaestner.

Clarence served for the United State Marine Corp from 1962 to 1966, serving in the Vietnam War.

Oct 5, 2020

Bette June Odell, 93, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Monday, October 5, at her

home in Poplar Bluff. Bette was born on February 3, 1927, in Petersburg, IN, the

daughter of Solomon James and Eliza Ellen (Pearson) Jones.

After graduating high school, Bette was...

Oct 5, 2020

Bette June Odell, 93, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Monday, October 5, at her

home in Poplar Bluff. Bette was born on February 3, 1927, in Petersburg, IN, the

daughter of Solomon James and Eliza Ellen (Pearson) Jones.

After graduating high school, Bette was...

Oct 4, 2020

Phillip Lee McKuin, 71, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, at his home in Poplar Bluff.

Phillip was born on Feb. 9, 1949, to Archie and Lois McKuin in Bernie. He married Debbie (King) McKuin on Oct. 14, 1972, in Campbell.

Phillip enjoyed rebuilding old cars and trucks.

Phillip...

Oct 3, 2020

Lola Jane Morgan, 86, of Poplar Bluff, passed away, Saturday, October 3, 2020 at her residence.

Lola was born June 9, 1934 to Charles Randall and Letha Brown in Poplar Bluff. She and Clarence “Sam” Morgan were married May 27, 1951 in Poplar Bluff. He preceded her in death June 17, 2015.

Lola was a...

Oct 3, 2020

Lola Jane Morgan, 86, of Poplar Bluff, passed away, Saturday, October 3, 2020 at her residence.

Lola was born June 9, 1934 to Charles Randall and Letha Brown in Poplar Bluff. She and Clarence “Sam” Morgan were married May 27, 1951 in Poplar Bluff. He preceded her in death June 17, 2015.

Lola was a...

Oct 2, 2020

Rachel Michelle Green, 30, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Medical Center.

Rachel was born on March 31, 1990 to Rhonda Lock (John) Elwell in White City, OR.

In addition to her mother and stepfather, Rachel is survived by a son, Mason Green, two daughters, Anna Marie and C....

Oct 2, 2020

Rachel Michelle Green, 30, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Medical Center.

Rachel was born on March 31, 1990 to Rhonda Lock (John) Elwell in White City, OR.

In addition to her mother and stepfather, Rachel is survived by a son, Mason Green, two daughters, Anna Marie and C....

Sep 27, 2020

Sunday September 27, 2020, COVID 19 took the life of Sammie Lee Parks at the Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Sam was born on July 4, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri to Herman “Red” Parks and Ruby (Williams) Parks.  Moving back to Poplar Bluff he attended school and graduated in 1966.  After graduation, he proudly served...

Sep 27, 2020

Sunday September 27, 2020, COVID 19 took the life of Sammie Lee Parks at the Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Sam was born on July 4, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri to Herman “Red” Parks and Ruby (Williams) Parks.  Moving back to Poplar Bluff he attended school and graduated in 1966.  After graduation, he proudly served...

Sep 26, 2020

Charles LeRoy Vert, 81, of Wappapello passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at his residence to join his wife Shelby Jean in heaven.

LeRoy was born April 17, 1939, in Poplar Bluff.  He previously worked as a factory worker and home builder.  He enjoyed playing games, solving mind games and puzzles and playing the harmonica and other...

Sep 26, 2020

Charles LeRoy Vert, 81, of Wappapello passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at his residence to join his wife Shelby Jean in heaven.

LeRoy was born April 17, 1939, in Poplar Bluff.  He previously worked as a factory worker and home builder.  He enjoyed playing games, solving mind games and puzzles and playing the harmonica and other...

Sep 26, 2020

Gerald Maurice Worley, 86, of Walls, MS, formerly of Poplar Bluff, passed away Saturday, September 26 at the Veteran’s Medical Center in Memphis, TN.

Gerald was born on July 6, 1934 to Clifton Maurice and Mable Lucille Bland Worley in Poplar Bluff, MO.  He and Anna Sue Hammon were married February 20, 1955, she preceded him in...