Obituaries

May 7, 2020

Hazel Marie Hobbs, 85, Of Poplar Bluff, Mo, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Westwood Health and Rehab Center.

Hazel the daughter of the late William Taylor and Oral Arvilla (Hull) Fagg was born December 20, 1935 in Greenville, Mo.  She was of the Baptist faith and a river boat cook for Ingram Barge.  Hazel enjoyed...

May 7, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Harris Shawan, 85, of Poplar Bluff, passed away at Crowley Ridge Care Center, May 7, 2020 at 2:35 pm.

Lovingly being held by her son, Jeff Shawan and beloved granddaughter, Christina Shawan, she slipped away peacefully, hearing how much she was loved by family members and friends and what a wonderful Mother she was.

May 3, 2020

Johnny Ray Romine, 56, of Poplar Bluff, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Romine, the son of Freddie Dean Romine and Glenda Mae Daves Groves, was born Aug. 18, 1963, in Dupo, Ill.  He was employed at Continental Nail Company.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his...

May 3, 2020

Johnny Ray Romine, 56, of Poplar Bluff, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 3, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Romine, the son of Freddie Dean Romine and Glenda Mae Daves Groves, was born Aug. 18, 1963, in Dupo, Ill.  He was employed at Continental Nail Company.  He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his...

May 3, 2020

James P. “JP” McLane, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at his residence.

JP was born February 13, 1936 in Greenville, the son of late James Lyle and Verne (Page) McLane. He graduated from Greenville High School in 1954 and briefly attended Mineral Area College on a basketball scholarship.

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May 1, 2020

Martha Iva Lou Sparkman, 88, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Sparkman, daughter of the late Alan and Mary Elizabeth Winder Fuson was born April 16, 1932, in Orange County, California.  She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church and was a homemaker.  Mrs. Sparkman enjoyed being...

May 1, 2020

Martha Iva Lou Sparkman, 88, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Sparkman, daughter of the late Alan and Mary Elizabeth Winder Fuson was born April 16, 1932, in Orange County, California.  She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church and was a homemaker.  Mrs. Sparkman enjoyed being...

Apr 30, 2020

Guy Bryan “Butch” Shackelford (age 75) passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on April 30th, 2020, following a hard-fought battle with esophageal cancer.

Born on August 1, 1944 in Memphis, TN, Butch moved to Poplar Bluff at a young age and attended Kinyon Elementary.  He graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1962...

Apr 30, 2020

Guy Bryan “Butch” Shackelford (age 75) passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on April 30th, 2020, following a hard-fought battle with esophageal cancer.

Born on August 1, 1944 in Memphis, TN, Butch moved to Poplar Bluff at a young age and attended Kinyon Elementary.  He graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1962...

Apr 26, 2020

James G. Vernon, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Sunday, April 26,2020 at Mark Twain Caring Center.

Mr. Vernon, the son of the late James O. and Opal (Simpson) Vernon, was born Jan. 31, 1932 in Poplar Bluff. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and his Men’s Bible study group. He...

Apr 25, 2020

William (Skip) Hinrichs, 74, of Ridgedale, MO, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 25, 2020 surrounded by his loving wife Sherri and devoted son Chris and secure in the knowledge that he was leaving earthly life to be with Jesus.

Born on August 21, 1945 in Poplar Bluff, MO, Skip was the son of the...

Apr 25, 2020

William (Skip) Hinrichs, 74, of Ridgedale, MO, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 25, 2020 surrounded by his loving wife Sherri and devoted son Chris and secure in the knowledge that he was leaving earthly life to be with Jesus.

Born on August 21, 1945 in Poplar Bluff, MO, Skip was the son of the...

Apr 22, 2020

Neoma Elizabeth (Smothers) Bishop, 89, of Poplar Bluff, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Wednesday, April 22, 2020, surrounded by her family.

Neoma, the daughter of the late Leonard A. and Mary Ellen (Walker) Smothers, was born July 16, 1930 in Poplar Bluff.  She was a member of South Poplar Bluff General Baptist Church and...

Apr 22, 2020

Neoma Elizabeth (Smothers) Bishop, 89, of Poplar Bluff, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Wednesday, April 22, 2020, surrounded by her family.

Neoma, the daughter of the late Leonard A. and Mary Ellen (Walker) Smothers, was born July 16, 1930 in Poplar Bluff.  She was a member of South Poplar Bluff General Baptist Church and...

Apr 21, 2020

James L. Martin, 73, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark.

Mr. Martin, son of the late Elmer and Ruby Francis Martin, was born May 24, 1946, in Brickey, Ark.  He was a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church and was a farmer.  Mr. Martin enjoyed hunting,...

Apr 21, 2020

James L. Martin, 73, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark.

Mr. Martin, son of the late Elmer and Ruby Francis Martin, was born May 24, 1946, in Brickey, Ark.  He was a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church and was a farmer.  Mr. Martin enjoyed hunting,...

Apr 19, 2020

Brooklynn Nichole Lemonds,  an earthly angel of 6 months, passed into the loving arms of Jesus Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Brooklynn, the beautiful daughter of Austin James Lemonds,  was born September 30, 2019 in Poplar Bluff.

She leaves two brothers, Levi and Landon Huber of Poplar Bluff, who loved...

Apr 19, 2020

Brooklynn Nichole Lemonds,  an earthly angel of 6 months, passed into the loving arms of Jesus Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Brooklynn, the beautiful daughter of Austin James Lemonds,  was born September 30, 2019 in Poplar Bluff.

She leaves two brothers, Levi and Landon Huber of Poplar Bluff, who loved...

Apr 18, 2020

Ruby Irene Goodrum, 90,  of Poplar Bluff, MO, gently entered Paradise Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Poplar Bluff.

Mrs. Goodrum, the daughter of  John Henry and Florence Ettabel (Johnston) Greer, was born Jan. 24, 1930 in Fisk, MO.  She was a faithful member of Highland Church of Christ and was a retired seamstress.  Mrs. Goodrum enjoyed sewing,...

Apr 18, 2020

Ruby Irene Goodrum, 90,  of Poplar Bluff, MO, gently entered Paradise Saturday, April 18, 2020 in Poplar Bluff.

Mrs. Goodrum, the daughter of  John Henry and Florence Ettabel (Johnston) Greer, was born Jan. 24, 1930 in Fisk, MO.  She was a faithful member of Highland Church of Christ and was a retired seamstress.  Mrs. Goodrum enjoyed sewing,...