Obituaries

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...

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...

Sep 21, 2020

Wilma L. Eason, 95, of Poplar Bluff passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Wilma was born January 22, 1925 to Hershall and Rachel Fields DeArmand.  She married Troy W. Eason on December 11, 1943. He preceded her in death in 1977.

Survivors include two children, Mark (Marilyn)...

Sep 21, 2020

Wilma L. Eason, 95, of Poplar Bluff passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Wilma was born January 22, 1925 to Hershall and Rachel Fields DeArmand.  She married Troy W. Eason on December 11, 1943. He preceded her in death in 1977.

Survivors include two children, Mark (Marilyn)...

Sep 20, 2020

Suzanne L. (Page) Galla, 53 passed away Sunday September 20, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Suzanne was born February 28, 1967 in Auburn, Il to Father, Floyd Pratt and Mother, Alma Donahue.

Suzanne loved dearly in life and death and was a life partner to the late Richard “Rich” Galla.

Suzanne...

Sep 19, 2020

Curtis Wayne Staten, 74, of Poplar Bluff, MO, formerly of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, at his home.

Curt, the son of the late Jerl “Bud” and Wilma (Vermilye) Staten, was born May 8, 1946 in Detroit, MI.  When he was young, the family moved to St. Louis, then later to Wentzville.  Curt graduated...

Sep 19, 2020

Curtis Wayne Staten, 74, of Poplar Bluff, MO, formerly of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, at his home.

Curt, the son of the late Jerl “Bud” and Wilma (Vermilye) Staten, was born May 8, 1946 in Detroit, MI.  When he was young, the family moved to St. Louis, then later to Wentzville.  Curt graduated...

Sep 18, 2020

Kenneth Ray Clark, 85, died Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born Feb. 11, 1935, in Poplar Bluff to Leo and Ruby (Phelps) Clark.

Ken graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1953 and attended the University of Missouri, where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity.  From 1958 to...

Sep 18, 2020

Kenneth Ray Clark, 85, died Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born Feb. 11, 1935, in Poplar Bluff to Leo and Ruby (Phelps) Clark.

Ken graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1953 and attended the University of Missouri, where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity.  From 1958 to...

Sep 16, 2020

Florence Morgan Bailey, 74 of Poplar Bluff passed away September 16, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Florence was born August 27, 1946 to the late James and Evamae (Dennis) Morgan; in Mt. Vernon, IL

She enjoyed painting by numbers.

Survivors include children; Vernon Morgan, Amanda Dawn Fortenberry (Adam), Clifford Pruitt all...