Obituaries

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...

Lucile Arnita (Biggs) Greeson

Feb 17, 2020

On Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 our beloved mother Lucile Arnita Greeson was called to her heavenly home.  Her faith was sufficient, her course was complete, and her job well done.

Mrs. Greeson, the daughter of the late Charles Arthur and Goldie Belle Wier Biggs, was born Jan. 5, 1922, in Neelyville, MO.  She was a longtime member...

Lucile Arnita (Biggs) Greeson

Feb 17, 2020

On Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 our beloved mother Lucile Arnita Greeson was called to her heavenly home.  Her faith was sufficient, her course was complete, and her job well done.

Mrs. Greeson, the daughter of the late Charles Arthur and Goldie Belle Wier Biggs, was born Jan. 5, 1922, in Neelyville, MO.  She was a longtime member...

Alma R. (Kirk) Hawkins

Feb 15, 2020

Mrs. Alma Kirk Hawkins, 99, departed this life Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020.  Born May 4th, 1920, the daughter of the late James and Birdie Kirk, she was the last survivor of their nine children.

Alma was born in the Biggers-Reyno, Ark. area, but spent most of her life in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was a devout Christian...

Alma R. (Kirk) Hawkins

Feb 15, 2020

Mrs. Alma Kirk Hawkins, 99, departed this life Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020.  Born May 4th, 1920, the daughter of the late James and Birdie Kirk, she was the last survivor of their nine children.

Alma was born in the Biggers-Reyno, Ark. area, but spent most of her life in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was a devout Christian...

Daniel 'Dan' K. Alexander

Feb 15, 2020

“Your golden heart stopped beating,

hard-working hands at rest.

God broke our heart to prove to us

He only takes the best”

Daniel 'Dan' Keith Alexander of Poplar Bluff, MO entered into his heavenly home Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Poplar...

Daniel 'Dan' K. Alexander

Feb 15, 2020

“Your golden heart stopped beating,

hard-working hands at rest.

God broke our heart to prove to us

He only takes the best”

Daniel 'Dan' Keith Alexander of Poplar Bluff, MO entered into his heavenly home Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Poplar...

Jurial Orbin (J.O.) Barnett

Feb 13, 2020

Jurial Orbin (J.O.) Barnett, 85 of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

J.O. was born on September 4, 1934 in Arlberg, AR, the son of Alfred James and Vernia Belle (Mcmurtry) Barnett. On June 28, 1959 he married Bonnie Corrine Ivy at Lone Hill Baptist Church in Butler...

Helen Louise Becker

Feb 12, 2020

Helen Louise Becker, 73, of Poplar Bluff Missouri passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Riverways Manors in Van Buren, Missouri. A longtime resident of Missouri, Mrs. Becker passed away following a lengthy illness.

She was born February 9th, 1947 to Ruby and Howard Carriger in Galena, Kansas. Her family relocated to Poplar Bluff where Helen...

Helen Louise Becker

Feb 12, 2020

Helen Louise Becker, 73, of Poplar Bluff Missouri passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Riverways Manors in Van Buren, Missouri. A longtime resident of Missouri, Mrs. Becker passed away following a lengthy illness.

She was born February 9th, 1947 to Ruby and Howard Carriger in Galena, Kansas. Her family relocated to Poplar Bluff where Helen...

Donna Kathleen Ahrent

Feb 11, 2020

Donna Kathleen Ahrent, 86, of Poplar Bluff, finished her earthly journey and entered her eternal home Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Ahrent, the daughter of the late Charles P. and Bertha M. (Barton) McRill, was born March 22, 1933, in Poplar Bluff.  She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in...

Donna Kathleen Ahrent

Feb 11, 2020

Donna Kathleen Ahrent, 86, of Poplar Bluff, finished her earthly journey and entered her eternal home Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Ahrent, the daughter of the late Charles P. and Bertha M. (Barton) McRill, was born March 22, 1933, in Poplar Bluff.  She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in...

Faye Delores (Crites) Miller

Feb 11, 2020

Faye Delores Miller, 85, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO

Faye was born on May 8, 1934 in Lutesville, MO, the daughter of Herbert and Ethel (Elledge) Crites. On August 22, 1952, she married Robert Ferrell Miller in Essex, MO. Together they shared more than sixty...

John Andrew "Andy" Lunsford

Feb 11, 2020

John Andrew “Andy” Lunsford , 87 of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in Clark’s Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont, MO.

Andy was born on May 21, 1932 in Corning, AR the son of Clifton Stone and Ruby (Leonard) Lunsford. In December of 1949 he married Charlene Burke.

Andy was retired having...