Obituaries

Hoyt Holston, Jr.

Feb 29, 2020

Holt Holston Jr., 69, Missouri passed away the afternoon of February 29, 2020 surrounded by family at his residence in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  He battled congestive heart failure for several years but was overtaken by complications of flu and pneumonia.  “I have fought a good fight; I have finished my course.  I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8...

George Neil Smelser

Feb 29, 2020

George Neil Smelser, 93 of Poplar Bluff passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Mark Twain Caring Center.

A private family service honoring George's life will be held at a later date.

Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Dennis Joseph Herber

Feb 28, 2020

Dennis Joseph Herber 61, of Poplar Bluff MO died unexpectantly on Febuary 28, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital. Born in Mineola Long Island, New York, he spent most of his life in Hudson New York. He was a Volunteer Firefighter and served in the Army Reserves. Dennis enjoyed playing cards, horseshoes and watching his favorite TV shows-Survivor, Forged ...

Dennis Joseph Herber

Feb 28, 2020

Dennis Joseph Herber 61, of Poplar Bluff MO died unexpectantly on Febuary 28, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital. Born in Mineola Long Island, New York, he spent most of his life in Hudson New York. He was a Volunteer Firefighter and served in the Army Reserves. Dennis enjoyed playing cards, horseshoes and watching his favorite TV shows-Survivor, Forged ...

Sidney Wayne Gifford

Feb 28, 2020

Sidney Wayne Gifford, 83, died Friday, February 28, 2020 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff.

He was the first-born son of the late Lemuel and Ruby (Sollars) Gifford of Williamsville.  Sidney graduated from PBHS Class of 1954, then went on to receive his bachelor’s from Arkansas State University and his master’s degree at Cape Girardeau.  He taught...

Sidney Wayne Gifford

Feb 28, 2020

Sidney Wayne Gifford, 83, died Friday, February 28, 2020 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff.

He was the first-born son of the late Lemuel and Ruby (Sollars) Gifford of Williamsville.  Sidney graduated from PBHS Class of 1954, then went on to receive his bachelor’s from Arkansas State University and his master’s degree at Cape Girardeau.  He taught...

Ruth Elizabeth Harris

Feb 26, 2020

Ruth Elizabeth Harris, 91, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., entered the arms of Jesus Christ Feb. 26, 2020, at Poplar Buff Regional Hospital.

Ruth was the daughter of the late David and Daisy Fann. She was born on Dec. 10, 1928. She graduated from nursing school in 1970. Her career as an LPN included at Lucy Lee Hospital,...

Ruth Elizabeth Harris

Feb 26, 2020

Ruth Elizabeth Harris, 91, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., entered the arms of Jesus Christ Feb. 26, 2020, at Poplar Buff Regional Hospital.

Ruth was the daughter of the late David and Daisy Fann. She was born on Dec. 10, 1928. She graduated from nursing school in 1970. Her career as an LPN included at Lucy Lee Hospital,...

Glen Estel Urich

Feb 26, 2020

Glen Estel Urich of Poplar Bluff, MO died Wednesday, Feb.  26, 2020, after a 16-year battle with cancer.

Glen was born in Poplar Bluff on May 10, 1942, to Roy and Geneva Urich.   He married Mary Clanahan Urich in June of 1963, and they had one son, Kelly.

Glen was a member of...

Glen Estel Urich

Feb 26, 2020

Glen Estel Urich of Poplar Bluff, MO died Wednesday, Feb.  26, 2020, after a 16-year battle with cancer.

Glen was born in Poplar Bluff on May 10, 1942, to Roy and Geneva Urich.   He married Mary Clanahan Urich in June of 1963, and they had one son, Kelly.

Glen was a member of...

Jane (Hamilton) Carroll

Feb 24, 2020

Jane Hamilton Carroll, 87, of Harviell, Mo., passed away Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 at Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point, NC.

Mrs. Carroll was born Dec. 6, 1932 to the late Cecil Wayne and Mary Josephine Hamilton. She graduated from Harris Teacher’s College and Southwest Baptist University with a bachelor’s degree in education and from the...

Jane (Hamilton) Carroll

Feb 24, 2020

Jane Hamilton Carroll, 87, of Harviell, Mo., passed away Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 at Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point, NC.

Mrs. Carroll was born Dec. 6, 1932 to the late Cecil Wayne and Mary Josephine Hamilton. She graduated from Harris Teacher’s College and Southwest Baptist University with a bachelor’s degree in education and from the...

Velda Jorena Urich

Feb 24, 2020

Velda Jorena Urich, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Velda was born on July 25, 1939 to the Rev. O.S. and Jerlene Elledge in Poplar Bluff. She was a member of Bluff City Apostolic Worship Center.   Velda worked many jobs in her life and made many...

Velda Jorena Urich

Feb 24, 2020

Velda Jorena Urich, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Velda was born on July 25, 1939 to the Rev. O.S. and Jerlene Elledge in Poplar Bluff. She was a member of Bluff City Apostolic Worship Center.   Velda worked many jobs in her life and made many...

Jerome T. "Doc" Kenner

Feb 21, 2020

Jerome T. "Doc" Kenner, 86, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020, at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, MO.

Jerome's family held a private service in his honor on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.

Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Nora Jeweline Culbertson

Feb 19, 2020

Nora Jeweline (Stovall) Culbertson, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away February 19, 2020 at Sikeston Convalescent Center.

Mrs. Culbertson, the daughter of the late John H. and Ella (Rutledge) Stovall, was born June 3, 1934 in East Prairie, Mo.  She spent most of her life in Missouri and Southeast Iowa until returning to Southeast Missouri.  Mrs....

Nora Jeweline Culbertson

Feb 19, 2020

Nora Jeweline (Stovall) Culbertson, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away February 19, 2020 at Sikeston Convalescent Center.

Mrs. Culbertson, the daughter of the late John H. and Ella (Rutledge) Stovall, was born June 3, 1934 in East Prairie, Mo.  She spent most of her life in Missouri and Southeast Iowa until returning to Southeast Missouri.  Mrs....

Mary Jane Mattingly

Feb 19, 2020

Mary Jane Mattingly, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at her residence.

Mrs. Mattingly, the daughter of the late Raymond W. and Helen Elsie (Collins) Frazier, was born July 5, 1935 in Poplar Bluff.  She was of the Church of Christ faith.   Mrs. Mattingly worked as a waitress for the Newberry Luncheonette. ...

Mary Jane Mattingly

Feb 19, 2020

Mary Jane Mattingly, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at her residence.

Mrs. Mattingly, the daughter of the late Raymond W. and Helen Elsie (Collins) Frazier, was born July 5, 1935 in Poplar Bluff.  She was of the Church of Christ faith.   Mrs. Mattingly worked as a waitress for the Newberry Luncheonette. ...

Helen Virginia (Mauldin) Birdsong

Feb 17, 2020

Helen Virginia Birdsong, 87 of Williamsville, MO passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Helen was born on April 26, 1932 in Poplar Bluff the daughter of Robert O. and Bessie (Mallady) Mauldin. On June 18, 1950 she married Fred Birdsong in Poplar Bluff at the Gospel Chapel. Together they...