Obituaries

Apr 10, 2025

Jeffrey William Drury, 38, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Jeff was born on November 25, 1986, to William and Laura (Whitworth) Drury in Poplar Bluff.

Jeff was an avid outdoorsman who loved camping, fishing and hunting. In his younger years he was an Eagle...

Apr 9, 2025

Shirley Marie Rahe, 81, of O'Fallon, MO, passed away Wednesday, April 09, 2025, at her home.

Shirley was born on October 05, 1943, to Fred and Lela (Hathaway) Badgley in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Michael Rahe on September 19, 1975, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Shirley was in local 88 meat wrapper union for Schnucks...

Apr 6, 2025

Blondetta Bernice Smith, 92, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on April 06, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Blondetta was born on April 26, 1932, to Leonard and Myrtle (Kearbey) Peters in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  She married the love of her life, Don Harris, and he survives.

Blondetta was...

Apr 4, 2025

Jason Scott Bell, 50, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Friday, April 04, 2025, at his home.

Jason was born on February 16, 1975, to Jerry Bell and Billie Cope in Chaffee, Missouri.

Jason spent his early years of life in Poplar Bluff and Advance before joining the United States Marine Corps. During his time...

Apr 1, 2025

Carl Edward Arnold Sr., 88, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on April 01, 2025, at Westwood Hills Healthcare in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Carl was born on September 18, 1936, to Willie Arnold and Ruth Ann Hopkins in Qulin, Missouri.  He married Jane Arnold on December 10,1985, in Poplar Bluff, MO. Carl served 20 years in the Navy as...

Mar 24, 2025

Charles Alvin Powell, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 92.

Charlie was born on February 08, 1933, in Neelyville, Missouri to Alvin Ernest Powell and Gladys Mae Garrett Powell. He was the oldest of five siblings whom he loved and cherished.

Mar 21, 2025

Lawrence (Larry) Joe Parker, 82, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away, surrounded by his family, on March 21, 2025, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Larry was born on June 10, 1942, to William and Pearl (Walker) Parker in Hot Springs, Arkansas.  He married Jo-Anne Parker on April 6, 1968, in Hot Springs, AR. Larry was...

Mar 11, 2025

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Steven Bradley Niederkorn, 71, of Poplar Bluff. Steve passed away in his home on March 11, 2025. Steve had been dealing with health issues for the past few years. Our hearts are broken that he is gone, but Steve has been given his reward for a life well...

Mar 5, 2025

Serena Victoria Faith Gower, 68, of Gatewood, MO passed away on March 05, 2025, at Saint Bernards in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Serena was born on April 16, 1956, to Harry and Audrey (Wilson) Holbrook in St. Louis, Missouri.  She married Rickey Gower on May 20, 1985, in Poplar Bluff, MO and was proud to be approaching her 40th wedding anniversary....

Mar 4, 2025

Mary Jo Fry, 96, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 04, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Mary Jo was born on November 27, 1928, to Paul and Gladys (Lambert) Summitt in Cardwell, Missouri. She married Bobbie Gene Fry on April 07, 1950 also in Cardwell, Missouri.

Mary Jo was a long-time...

Feb 25, 2025

Roger Dale Bolin was born on August 21, 1950, to Henry and Verna Mae Bolin of Poplar Bluff Missouri. He passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

Roger was a little cowboy consumed with watching Roy Rogers and playing with his neighborhood friends. That singing cowboy was only the beginning of his love of music. He had...

Feb 25, 2025

Wanda Huneycutt, 89, of Williamsville, MO passed away on February 25, 2025, at her home in Williamsville, Missouri. Wanda was born on December 6, 1935, to Eugene and Eunice (Miskell) Reed in Pollard, Arkansas.  She married Elvia (Pete) Huneycutt Sr. on November 10, 1952. Wanda retired from owning Pete's Trash Service after 40 years. Her passion was sewing, quilting,...

Feb 24, 2025

Roy Don Griffey, 82, of Williamsville, MO, passed away on February 24, 2025, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Roy was born on April 22, 1942, to Roy Ike and Ruth (Henson) Griffey in Dexter, Missouri.

Roy was a member of the United States Army. He worked for Keener Gravel Company, then...

Feb 23, 2025

Lana G. (Howard/Dollins) Hill of Poplar Bluff, MO died Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO.  Lana was born on October 23, 1950, to Edward and Leola (Clore) Howard in Poplar Bluff, MO. On May 2, 2010, Lana married Rickey Hill at Mount Nebo State Park located in Yell County, Arkansas.  To...

Feb 22, 2025

Betty Jean Robertson (nee Sanders), 86, of Barnhart, MO, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, February 22, 2025.

Betty was born on December 26, 1938, to John and Elizabeth (Elder) Sanders in Phoenix, Arizona. The family moved to California, Arkansas, and Michigan, before finally settling in Poplar Bluff in 1949. She met her husband,...

Feb 21, 2025

Lucille H. Revelle, 91, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on February 21, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Lucille was born on December 24, 1933, to Hobson and Stella Caroline (Schott) Hughes in Memphis, Tennessee.  She married her high school sweetheart, Carroll H.Revelle on February 10, 1952, at the First Baptist Church in Chaffee, MO. Lucille was...

Feb 17, 2025

Shirley Ann Christian, 71, of Ellsinore, MO, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025.

Shirley was born on August 22, 1953, to Walter and Bertha (Cassinger) Roach in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Michael Christian on January 5, 1990, at their home in Poplar Bluff.

Shirley enjoyed cooking, shopping with her sister, and spending time outside...

Feb 16, 2025

Shirley Ann Russell, 72, passed away on February 16, 2025, at her home in Poplar Bluff, MO. Shirley was born on May 5, 1952, to the late James and Julie Mae (Johnson) Russell in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Shirley went to elementary school at Lone Hill and graduated from Ellsinore High School. She worked at Lucy Lee Hospital...

Feb 13, 2025

Loren Jackson Shackelford, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on February 13, 2025, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston.

Loren was born on June 17, 1946, to Arthur and Lena (Boyer) Shackelford in St. Louis, Missouri. He married Patricia Kay Shanks on November 22, 1968, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Loren was a member...

Feb 13, 2025

Roy K. Bland, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. Roy was born on January 14, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Kenneth Eugene Bland and Gracie Belle Driskill.

Roy’s lifelong passion for horses led him to become an avid and successful horse trainer. His unparalleled skill in...