Obituaries

Sep 11, 2020

Charles Denney, 79, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 at his residence.

Charles was born to Haskell and Laura Smith Denney on January 30, 1949 in Crawford County, MO.  He and Frances Maxine were married April 20, 1973 in Poplar Bluff. Charles spent his lifelong career as a school bus driver for the Poplar...

Sep 11, 2020

Eric Wayne Simmons, 45 of Poplar Bluff passed away suddenly on September 11, 2020 in Edwardsville, IL

Eric was born September 17, 1974 to Louis Simmons and Karen Queen, in Wurzburg, Germany.

On October 26, 2002 he was united in marriage to Angela Wagganer in Poplar Bluff, MO.   She survives.

Eric was manager...

Sep 9, 2020

Jacqueline Sue Kassing, 84, of Puxico, MO passed away on September 09, 2020 at Puxico Nursing and Rehab in Puxico.

Jacqueline was born on July 18, 1936 to the late Alva and Bellzona (Holsapple) Harper in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  She married Nemo (Bud) Kassing on April 27, 1957, in St. Louis, MO.  He preceded her in death....

Sep 9, 2020

John Patrick (JP) Morrow, 92, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Cedargate Healthcare, after a lengthy battle with heart disease and skin cancer.

John was born November 3, 1927 to Charles and Martha Morrow in Poplar Bluff, MO.

John and Mary Jane Raper were married November 29, 1952 in Corning, AR....

Sep 9, 2020

John Patrick (JP) Morrow, 92, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Cedargate Healthcare, after a lengthy battle with heart disease and skin cancer.

John was born November 3, 1927 to Charles and Martha Morrow in Poplar Bluff, MO.

John and Mary Jane Raper were married November 29, 1952 in Corning, AR....

Sep 7, 2020

Chad D. McCoy, 32, of Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, September 7 at his residence. He was born September 17, 1987 to Dennis and Jeana McCoy in Hannibal, Mo.

The family moved to Poplar Bluff when Chad was 4 1/2 years old. He spent his childhood as an amazing go-kart racer. With his...

Sep 6, 2020

Dennis Ray Hefner, 78, of Poplar Bluff passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at his residence.

Dennis was born January 20, 1942 to Carl and Blanche Davidson Hefner.  He and Sharon Easley were married February 7, 1961 in Edwardsville, IL.  She preceded him in death on August 23, 2007.  He and Wanda Ford-Bales were married on December...

Sep 6, 2020

Dennis Ray Hefner, 78, of Poplar Bluff passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at his residence.

Dennis was born January 20, 1942 to Carl and Blanche Davidson Hefner.  He and Sharon Easley were married February 7, 1961 in Edwardsville, IL.  She preceded him in death on August 23, 2007.  He and Wanda Ford-Bales were married on December...

Sep 6, 2020

Reiko Kamada Page, 91, of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Puxico left this earth peacefully to her new home in Heaven on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, surrounded by her children and family at her home.

Reiko, the daughter of Takasuku and Chiyo Kamada, was born Jan. 11, 1929, in Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan.  She was a member of Highland...

Sep 6, 2020

Reiko Kamada Page, 91, of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Puxico left this earth peacefully to her new home in Heaven on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, surrounded by her children and family at her home.

Reiko, the daughter of Takasuku and Chiyo Kamada, was born Jan. 11, 1929, in Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan.  She was a member of Highland...

Sep 6, 2020

Carolyn Sue (Curry) Pennington, 77, of Poplar Bluff, left this world to meet her Savior, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, after an extended illness.

Before her illness Carolyn loved going to church, spending time with family, reading and watching westerns.

Carolyn will be greatly missed by her two daughters, Rema...

Sep 6, 2020

Carolyn Sue (Curry) Pennington, 77, of Poplar Bluff, left this world to meet her Savior, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, after an extended illness.

Before her illness Carolyn loved going to church, spending time with family, reading and watching westerns.

Carolyn will be greatly missed by her two daughters, Rema...

Sep 6, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Dennis R. Hefner. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 6, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Dennis R. Hefner. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 4, 2020

Jimmy "Possum" Charles Bridges, 67, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Friday, September 4th, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff.

Jimmy was born on October 27, 1952 to Jack and Arleva Bridges in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Jimmy enjoyed reading western books and completing crossword puzzles to pass the time.

Jimmy...

Sep 4, 2020

Jimmy "Possum" Charles Bridges, 67, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Friday, September 4th, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff.

Jimmy was born on October 27, 1952 to Jack and Arleva Bridges in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Jimmy enjoyed reading western books and completing crossword puzzles to pass the time.

Jimmy...

Sep 2, 2020

Gale Ronlee Dover, 81, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Wednesday, September 02, 2020 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Gale was born on March 21, 1939 to Able and Nellie Dover in Poplar Bluff, MO. He married Emilee Morse on March 30, 1959, in Poplar Bluff.

Gale was of the Pentecostal faith. He...

Sep 2, 2020

Gale Ronlee Dover, 81, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Wednesday, September 02, 2020 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Gale was born on March 21, 1939 to Able and Nellie Dover in Poplar Bluff, MO. He married Emilee Morse on March 30, 1959, in Poplar Bluff.

Gale was of the Pentecostal faith. He...

Sep 1, 2020

Lorin Jane (Stuhr) Ridener, 23, of Harviell, MO entered her Lord and Savior’s arms Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, at her residence.

Lorin, the daughter of Sarah Nall French of Doniphan and Lorin Gene Stuhr of Poplar Bluff, was born Aug. 28, 1997, in Poplar Bluff. She was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School and was a...

Sep 1, 2020

Lorin Jane (Stuhr) Ridener, 23, of Harviell, MO entered her Lord and Savior’s arms Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, at her residence.

Lorin, the daughter of Sarah Nall French of Doniphan and Lorin Gene Stuhr of Poplar Bluff, was born Aug. 28, 1997, in Poplar Bluff. She was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School and was a...