Obituaries

Aug 1, 2020

Joanne Catherine Carey, 65, of Poplar Bluff, passed away in her home on Saturday, August 1, 2020.  She was born on January 8, 1955 in Baltimore, MD to Edward and Elizabeth (DiGiacomo) Pedrick.

Joanne grew up in Baltimore, where she met and later married the love of her life John Carey on July 28, 1973.  They were...

Jul 30, 2020

PURISIMA BALITE OPINALDO, or Puring to family and friends, was born on Dec. 8, 1932 and died peacefully at around 1:30 pm on July 30, 2020.  She is survived by her husband, Francisco Jr., four loving children, Philma, Susie, Liezl and Edward, their spouses and fiancée, Rodney, Rene, Wilbert, Ava, her grandchildren, Angelica, Alessandra, Andrew, Liam, Zoe, Veronique and...

Jul 30, 2020

PURISIMA BALITE OPINALDO, or Puring to family and friends, was born on Dec. 8, 1932 and died peacefully at around 1:30 pm on July 30, 2020.  She is survived by her husband, Francisco Jr., four loving children, Philma, Susie, Liezl and Edward, their spouses and fiancée, Rodney, Rene, Wilbert, Ava, her grandchildren, Angelica, Alessandra, Andrew, Liam, Zoe, Veronique and...

Jul 28, 2020

Helena was born on Oct. 24, 1931 in Marion, IL to Fred and Mildred Kelton.  The Kelton  family moved to Poplar Bluff and she attended Elementary  through High School there.  Helena’s Father, Fred, loved Tootsie Roll’s, thus Helena’s nickname of “ Tootsie” that stuck with her during her  lifetime.  She met and married her husband, Francis W Gardner on...

Jul 28, 2020

Helena was born on Oct. 24, 1931 in Marion, IL to Fred and Mildred Kelton.  The Kelton  family moved to Poplar Bluff and she attended Elementary  through High School there.  Helena’s Father, Fred, loved Tootsie Roll’s, thus Helena’s nickname of “ Tootsie” that stuck with her during her  lifetime.  She met and married her husband, Francis W Gardner on...

Jul 27, 2020

Donald Edward Baker Sr, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Monday, July 27th, 2020 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Donald was born on November 9, 1939 to Norman and Gertie Baker in Naylor, Missouri. He married Jacquiline Stephens on May 14th, 1971 in the city of St. Louis, Missouri

Donald...

Jul 27, 2020

Donald Edward Baker Sr, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Monday, July 27th, 2020 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Donald was born on November 9, 1939 to Norman and Gertie Baker in Naylor, Missouri. He married Jacquiline Stephens on May 14th, 1971 in the city of St. Louis, Missouri

Donald...

Jul 26, 2020

Vicki Susan Young (Miss Vicki) of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020, at the young age of 67 at her home.

Vicki was born July 8, 1953, and was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Christine Thacker of Topeka, Kansas.

She is survived by her husband, Dr. Robert Young; daughter,...

Jul 26, 2020

Vicki Susan Young (Miss Vicki) of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020, at the young age of 67 at her home.

Vicki was born July 8, 1953, and was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Christine Thacker of Topeka, Kansas.

She is survived by her husband, Dr. Robert Young; daughter,...

Jul 26, 2020

Leah Lynn (Marckini) Warn passed peacefully July 26, 2020 in Poplar Bluff Missouri. She was 81. Leah was born in Grand Rapids, MI July 20, 1939 to William and Ida (Hanje) Marckini. She attended Creston High and Grand Rapids Junior College where she met her husband Richard E Warn. They married Dec 5, 1959.

Leah was a...

Jul 25, 2020

Reta Faye Crank, 81, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri after a battle with cancer.

Reta was born March 1, 1939, in Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late Herman and Mildred Stewart.  She was a member of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church. On June 1, 1957, Reta married the...

Jul 23, 2020

Beverly J. Tuckerman, age 81, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 due to complications from ovarian cancer at her home surrounded by her children.

Beverly was born October 22, 1938 in Ithaca, NY to the late William and Edna Bower.  Beverly graduated from Ithaca High School in 1958.  She married Ralph Tuckerman on June 20, 1959. ...

Jul 22, 2020

Flora Mae Tilley, 87, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away  Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Westfield Nursing Center, in Sikeston, MO.

Flora, the daughter of Henry Herbert and Doye Louise Nettles Daily, was born July 17, 1933 in Doniphan, MO.  She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was a...

Jul 22, 2020

Flora Mae Tilley, 87, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away  Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Westfield Nursing Center, in Sikeston, MO.

Flora, the daughter of Henry Herbert and Doye Louise Nettles Daily, was born July 17, 1933 in Doniphan, MO.  She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was a...

Jul 21, 2020

Maranda M. Weaver, 26, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020.

Maranda was born on May 1, 1994 in Poplar Bluff. She enjoyed spending time with family, drawing, and making everyone around her laugh. Her personality allowed her to have a relationship with everyone she met. She will be missed and never forgotten

Jul 21, 2020

Maranda M. Weaver, 26, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020.

Maranda was born on May 1, 1994 in Poplar Bluff. She enjoyed spending time with family, drawing, and making everyone around her laugh. Her personality allowed her to have a relationship with everyone she met. She will be missed and never forgotten

Jul 17, 2020

Joyce L. Cashion, 93, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, July 17th, 2020 at Swift Creek Residential Care Center.

Joyce was born on June 3, 1927 to Dencil and Ida Vaughn Kilbreth in Piggott, AR.  She and Harley Cashion were married in 1946.

Joyce was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. She loved quilting, sewing,...

Jul 17, 2020

Joyce L. Cashion, 93, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, July 17th, 2020 at Swift Creek Residential Care Center.

Joyce was born on June 3, 1927 to Dencil and Ida Vaughn Kilbreth in Piggott, AR.  She and Harley Cashion were married in 1946.

Joyce was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. She loved quilting, sewing,...

Jul 15, 2020

Betty Ruth Besselman, of Poplar Bluff, MO, entered her eternal home Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Marymount Manor in Eureka, MO.

Betty, the daughter of Felix and Opal Mitchell Faith, was born March 8, 1933 in Neelyville, MO.  She was of the Baptist faith and had retired after 35 years as an LPN for a St. Louis...

Jul 15, 2020

Betty Ruth Besselman, of Poplar Bluff, MO, entered her eternal home Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Marymount Manor in Eureka, MO.

Betty, the daughter of Felix and Opal Mitchell Faith, was born March 8, 1933 in Neelyville, MO.  She was of the Baptist faith and had retired after 35 years as an LPN for a St. Louis...