Obituaries

Aug 29, 2020

Gary Wayne Morse, 61, of rural Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away at his home on Saturday August 29, 2020, surrounded by his family after a long battle with brain tumors.

He was a graduate of Twin Rivers High School, Three Rivers Community College, and SMSU. He was an active farmer prior to illness. He was a classic...

Aug 26, 2020

Steven B. Perrin, 62, of Poplar Bluff passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

Steve was born May 29, 1958 in Davenport, IA to Richard Perrin and Kathryn Vulysteke.  He was a H.V.A.C tech for over 40 years.  He loved his children, grandchildren and fishing.

Steve is survived by four...

Aug 26, 2020

Steven B. Perrin, 62, of Poplar Bluff passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

Steve was born May 29, 1958 in Davenport, IA to Richard Perrin and Kathryn Vulysteke.  He was a H.V.A.C tech for over 40 years.  He loved his children, grandchildren and fishing.

Steve is survived by four...

Aug 25, 2020

Van “Bud” Vance, 78, of Evening Shade, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

He is survived by two sons, Dr. Dustin Vance and the Rev. Neal Chilton; two daughters-in-law, Talli Vance and Danielle Chilton; two granddaughters, Elle Vance and Caleigh Chilton; a sister-in-law, Marcie Vance and lifelong partner, DeeDee Vance....

Aug 25, 2020

Van “Bud” Vance, 78, of Evening Shade, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

He is survived by two sons, Dr. Dustin Vance and the Rev. Neal Chilton; two daughters-in-law, Talli Vance and Danielle Chilton; two granddaughters, Elle Vance and Caleigh Chilton; a sister-in-law, Marcie Vance and lifelong partner, DeeDee Vance....

Aug 22, 2020

Carolyn Sue Aldrich, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff.

Carolyn was born April 27, 1943, in Bassett, AR to Carl and Fennie Irene (Oakes) Heaton.  She married Jerry Leon Aldrich on Nov. 29, 1963 in Poplar Bluff.  He preceded her in death on Oct....

Aug 22, 2020

Carolyn Sue Aldrich, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff.

Carolyn was born April 27, 1943, in Bassett, AR to Carl and Fennie Irene (Oakes) Heaton.  She married Jerry Leon Aldrich on Nov. 29, 1963 in Poplar Bluff.  He preceded her in death on Oct....

Aug 21, 2020

Reba R. Hardin, 81 of Poplar Bluff passed away on August 21, 2020 at Oakdale Care Center.

Ms. Hardin was born on August 30, 1938 in Poplar Bluff, Mo.  She was a life-long resident of Butler County.

During her early year’s she worked at Southern Missouri Savings and Loan.

Survivors include two daughters,...

Aug 21, 2020

Laureatha Terry, 68, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at Baptist Health Paducah in Paducah, KY.

Laureatha was born September 18, 1951 to Emanuel William Harvey and Rosie Lee Harris.  She and Frank Terry were married October 14, 1970.

Laureatha had a green thumb and loved plants.  She enjoyed being outside, smoking...

Aug 21, 2020

Laureatha Terry, 68, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at Baptist Health Paducah in Paducah, KY.

Laureatha was born September 18, 1951 to Emanuel William Harvey and Rosie Lee Harris.  She and Frank Terry were married October 14, 1970.

Laureatha had a green thumb and loved plants.  She enjoyed being outside, smoking...

Aug 21, 2020

Sally Regina Ice, 65, of Poplar Bluff, unexpectedly passed away Friday, August 21, 2020.

Sally was born on June 7, 1955 in Poplar Bluff to Jimmy and Maxine Ice. She graduated from Poplar Bluff Senior High School in 1973. She worked in banking, was involved with Moms With Multiples and adored time with her children, grandchildren and...

Aug 21, 2020

Sally Regina Ice, 65, of Poplar Bluff, unexpectedly passed away Friday, August 21, 2020.

Sally was born on June 7, 1955 in Poplar Bluff to Jimmy and Maxine Ice. She graduated from Poplar Bluff Senior High School in 1973. She worked in banking, was involved with Moms With Multiples and adored time with her children, grandchildren and...

Aug 21, 2020

John Francis Willey, 75, went home to Heaven to receive the hug from God the Father his granddaughter, Lillian Grace, had prayed for Him to give from her when he arrived.

He was under Legacy Hospice care with his wife, Cassie, at his side on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, when he transitioned to Heaven. The care he...

Aug 21, 2020

John Francis Willey, 75, went home to Heaven to receive the hug from God the Father his granddaughter, Lillian Grace, had prayed for Him to give from her when he arrived.

He was under Legacy Hospice care with his wife, Cassie, at his side on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, when he transitioned to Heaven. The care he...

Aug 19, 2020

Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Rommel, 63, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO.

Kenny was born on September 30, 1956 to Archie and Alma Rommel in Peoria, IL. He married Carol Ann Kellems on April 17, 1981 in Poplar Bluff.

He enjoyed spending time with...

Aug 19, 2020

Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Rommel, 63, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO.

Kenny was born on September 30, 1956 to Archie and Alma Rommel in Peoria, IL. He married Carol Ann Kellems on April 17, 1981 in Poplar Bluff.

He enjoyed spending time with...

Aug 18, 2020

Lisa Blackman, 57, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away August 18, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Lisa was born on November 10, 1962 to Haywood and Victoria Harris in Poplar Bluff.  She and Charley Blackman Jr. were married September 19, 1992.

Lisa was a member of the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist...

Aug 18, 2020

Lisa Blackman, 57, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away August 18, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Lisa was born on November 10, 1962 to Haywood and Victoria Harris in Poplar Bluff.  She and Charley Blackman Jr. were married September 19, 1992.

Lisa was a member of the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist...

Aug 17, 2020

Charles “Bernie” Bernelle Elliott, 73 of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, at his residence.

Bernie, the son of the late Joseph and Roberta (Winter) Elliott, was born Jan. 21, 1947, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was a member of New Covenant Fellowship Church. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and was an...

Aug 17, 2020

Charles “Bernie” Bernelle Elliott, 73 of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, at his residence.

Bernie, the son of the late Joseph and Roberta (Winter) Elliott, was born Jan. 21, 1947, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was a member of New Covenant Fellowship Church. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and was an...