Obituaries

Oct 30, 2020

Neva Adele Sparkman, 93, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, Oct. 30, 202

Neva, the daughter of the late Arthur Lewis and Louise (Phelps) Dover, was born March 28, 1927, in Big Island, Missouri.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church, where she previously taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. For many years...

Oct 26, 2020

Deberah “Debbie” Hooper, 65, of Poplar Bluff, Mo passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Debbie was born October 18, 1955, in St. Louis, MO to Barbara J. Keith of Troy, MO.

Debbie was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and she also loved Harley Davidson motorcycles and taking motorcycle...

Oct 26, 2020

Deberah “Debbie” Hooper, 65, of Poplar Bluff, Mo passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Debbie was born October 18, 1955, in St. Louis, MO to Barbara J. Keith of Troy, MO.

Debbie was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and she also loved Harley Davidson motorcycles and taking motorcycle...

Oct 22, 2020

Peggy Louise Jenkins, 76, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on October 22, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Peggy was born on March 8, 1944 to the late E. W. Jaco  and Flossie (Hern) Jaco in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Peggy enjoyed her love of gardening; especially knock out roses and Asiatic Lilies of...

Oct 21, 2020

Darrell Wayne Williams was born March 5, 1955 to the late Joseph and Charlene Williams in New Madrid County Missouri. Darrell fondly known as “Wayne” accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Home Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. G L Gladney.

Wayne enjoyed watching Price is Right, western movies and...

Oct 21, 2020

Darrell Wayne Williams was born March 5, 1955 to the late Joseph and Charlene Williams in New Madrid County Missouri. Darrell fondly known as “Wayne” accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Home Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. G L Gladney.

Wayne enjoyed watching Price is Right, western movies and...

Oct 21, 2020

Linda Carolyn Prince, 82, of Wappapello, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, at The Manor in Poplar Bluff.

Mrs. Prince, the daughter of John Leslie and Lola D. (Kennedy) Pigg, was born Dec. 17, 1937, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.  She was married on April 4, 1956, to George H. Prince.  He survives. Mrs. Prince was of...

Oct 21, 2020

Linda Carolyn Prince, 82, of Wappapello, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, at The Manor in Poplar Bluff.

Mrs. Prince, the daughter of John Leslie and Lola D. (Kennedy) Pigg, was born Dec. 17, 1937, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.  She was married on April 4, 1956, to George H. Prince.  He survives. Mrs. Prince was of...

Oct 20, 2020

Earl L. Pennington, 88, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Earl, the son of Leonard V. and Edna (Dodd) Pennington, was born April 9, 1932, in Flint, Michigan, and was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School.  He was a member of First Assembly of God in Poplar...

Oct 20, 2020

Earl L. Pennington, 88, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Earl, the son of Leonard V. and Edna (Dodd) Pennington, was born April 9, 1932, in Flint, Michigan, and was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School.  He was a member of First Assembly of God in Poplar...

Oct 15, 2020

Jimmie Gatewood, 89, Hardy, Arkansas, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri and Rector, Arkansas passed away October 15, 2020, at Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Dorothy (Stout) Gatewood in January 2019.

Jimmie was born April 11, 1931, in Bakersfield, California, the son of...

Oct 15, 2020

Jimmie Gatewood, 89, Hardy, Arkansas, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri and Rector, Arkansas passed away October 15, 2020, at Phil and Flo Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Dorothy (Stout) Gatewood in January 2019.

Jimmie was born April 11, 1931, in Bakersfield, California, the son of...

Oct 14, 2020

Glenn Alan Smith, 58, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Glenn was born on April 16, 1962 to William Smith and Doris Miller in St. Louis, MO.

Glenn was of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed the outdoors and liked to spend...

Oct 14, 2020

Glenn Alan Smith, 58, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Glenn was born on April 16, 1962 to William Smith and Doris Miller in St. Louis, MO.

Glenn was of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed the outdoors and liked to spend...

Oct 12, 2020

Cecil “Ray” Lewis, 75, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Cecil was born on February 23, 1945 to Cecil Lewis and Ruby Brett in Poplar Bluff. He married Joan Montgomery on June 11, 1966.

Cecil was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Poplar...

Oct 12, 2020

Cecil “Ray” Lewis, 75, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Cecil was born on February 23, 1945 to Cecil Lewis and Ruby Brett in Poplar Bluff. He married Joan Montgomery on June 11, 1966.

Cecil was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Poplar...

Oct 9, 2020

Stephen Edward Browning, 63, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 in Poplar Bluff.

Steve, the son of Clifford R. and Jessie “Penny” Harper Browning, was born June 17, 1957, in Poplar Bluff.  He was of the Baptist faith and had retired as an automotive and glass repairman.  Steve enjoyed NASCAR, collecting Hot Wheels,...

Oct 9, 2020

Stephen Edward Browning, 63, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 in Poplar Bluff.

Steve, the son of Clifford R. and Jessie “Penny” Harper Browning, was born June 17, 1957, in Poplar Bluff.  He was of the Baptist faith and had retired as an automotive and glass repairman.  Steve enjoyed NASCAR, collecting Hot Wheels,...

Oct 8, 2020

Leveta McGinley, 79, of Qulin passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO

Leveta was born April 18, 1941 to Lonnie and Ruby Hardin Fuwell in Qulin.

Leveta is survived by a daughter, Felecia (Steve) Korte of Festus, MO; a son William Barriner or Bonne Terre, MO;...

Oct 8, 2020

Leveta McGinley, 79, of Qulin passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Louis, MO

Leveta was born April 18, 1941 to Lonnie and Ruby Hardin Fuwell in Qulin.

Leveta is survived by a daughter, Felecia (Steve) Korte of Festus, MO; a son William Barriner or Bonne Terre, MO;...