Obituaries

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.

Nov 28, 2020

Terry Wayne Evans, 65, of Wappapello, MO passed away on November 28, 2020 at John J. Pershing Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Terry was born on October 15, 1955 to Lindol and Mary Hurn Romhilt in Flint, Michigan.  He married Jerris (Reel) on October 24, 1974, in Kennett, MO..

Terry served in the United...

Nov 28, 2020

Donald Leroy Reagan, 64, of Poplar Bluff passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at his residence.

Donald was born May 6, 1956 to Joe and Beverly Pigman Reagan in Cedar Rapids, IA.  He and Erickia Nierman were married August 3, 2002.  She preceded him in death on January 21, 2012.

Donald served in the United...

Nov 28, 2020

Donald Leroy Reagan, 64, of Poplar Bluff passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at his residence.

Donald was born May 6, 1956 to Joe and Beverly Pigman Reagan in Cedar Rapids, IA.  He and Erickia Nierman were married August 3, 2002.  She preceded him in death on January 21, 2012.

Donald served in the United...

Nov 27, 2020

Carolyn Sue Hill, 61, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, at her residence.

Carolyn, the daughter of the late Kinley Rice and Geneva (Gambill) Rice Kniker was born Oct. 11, 1959, in Lepanto, Arkansas.  During her earlier years she worked as a dental assistant and later retired after 23 years at John J. Pershing...

Nov 27, 2020

Carolyn Sue Hill, 61, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, at her residence.

Carolyn, the daughter of the late Kinley Rice and Geneva (Gambill) Rice Kniker was born Oct. 11, 1959, in Lepanto, Arkansas.  During her earlier years she worked as a dental assistant and later retired after 23 years at John J. Pershing...

Nov 26, 2020

Hazel Mills, 97, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, 2020, at Mark Twain Caring Center.

Hazel, the youngest of 12 children of Will and Mattie Singleton Glass, was born Aug. 4, 1923, in Birdeye, Arkansas. During her earlier years, she worked as a part time teacher for two years and later as an...

Nov 26, 2020

Hazel Mills, 97, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, 2020, at Mark Twain Caring Center.

Hazel, the youngest of 12 children of Will and Mattie Singleton Glass, was born Aug. 4, 1923, in Birdeye, Arkansas. During her earlier years, she worked as a part time teacher for two years and later as an...

Nov 26, 2020

Thelma Lucinda Wilcutt peacefully joined her Lord on November 26, 2020.  She was 98 years old.  She was born Thelma Lucinda Russell on November 12, 1922, just outside Poplar Bluff, MO.  In 1940 she married Roy Laverne Wilcutt also of Poplar Bluff.  She raised seven children; four boys and three girls.  She was a Mom who devoted her life...

Nov 26, 2020

Thelma Lucinda Wilcutt peacefully joined her Lord on November 26, 2020.  She was 98 years old.  She was born Thelma Lucinda Russell on November 12, 1922, just outside Poplar Bluff, MO.  In 1940 she married Roy Laverne Wilcutt also of Poplar Bluff.  She raised seven children; four boys and three girls.  She was a Mom who devoted her life...