Obituaries

Aug 21, 2020

Laureatha Terry, 68, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at Baptist Health Paducah in Paducah, KY.

Laureatha was born September 18, 1951 to Emanuel William Harvey and Rosie Lee Harris.  She and Frank Terry were married October 14, 1970.

Laureatha had a green thumb and loved plants.  She enjoyed being outside, smoking...

Aug 21, 2020

Sally Regina Ice, 65, of Poplar Bluff, unexpectedly passed away Friday, August 21, 2020.

Sally was born on June 7, 1955 in Poplar Bluff to Jimmy and Maxine Ice. She graduated from Poplar Bluff Senior High School in 1973. She worked in banking, was involved with Moms With Multiples and adored time with her children, grandchildren and...

Aug 21, 2020

Sally Regina Ice, 65, of Poplar Bluff, unexpectedly passed away Friday, August 21, 2020.

Sally was born on June 7, 1955 in Poplar Bluff to Jimmy and Maxine Ice. She graduated from Poplar Bluff Senior High School in 1973. She worked in banking, was involved with Moms With Multiples and adored time with her children, grandchildren and...

Aug 21, 2020

John Francis Willey, 75, went home to Heaven to receive the hug from God the Father his granddaughter, Lillian Grace, had prayed for Him to give from her when he arrived.

He was under Legacy Hospice care with his wife, Cassie, at his side on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, when he transitioned to Heaven. The care he...

Aug 21, 2020

John Francis Willey, 75, went home to Heaven to receive the hug from God the Father his granddaughter, Lillian Grace, had prayed for Him to give from her when he arrived.

He was under Legacy Hospice care with his wife, Cassie, at his side on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, when he transitioned to Heaven. The care he...

Aug 19, 2020

Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Rommel, 63, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO.

Kenny was born on September 30, 1956 to Archie and Alma Rommel in Peoria, IL. He married Carol Ann Kellems on April 17, 1981 in Poplar Bluff.

He enjoyed spending time with...

Aug 19, 2020

Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Rommel, 63, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO.

Kenny was born on September 30, 1956 to Archie and Alma Rommel in Peoria, IL. He married Carol Ann Kellems on April 17, 1981 in Poplar Bluff.

He enjoyed spending time with...

Aug 18, 2020

Lisa Blackman, 57, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away August 18, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Lisa was born on November 10, 1962 to Haywood and Victoria Harris in Poplar Bluff.  She and Charley Blackman Jr. were married September 19, 1992.

Lisa was a member of the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist...

Aug 18, 2020

Lisa Blackman, 57, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away August 18, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Lisa was born on November 10, 1962 to Haywood and Victoria Harris in Poplar Bluff.  She and Charley Blackman Jr. were married September 19, 1992.

Lisa was a member of the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist...

Aug 17, 2020

Charles “Bernie” Bernelle Elliott, 73 of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, at his residence.

Bernie, the son of the late Joseph and Roberta (Winter) Elliott, was born Jan. 21, 1947, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was a member of New Covenant Fellowship Church. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and was an...

Aug 17, 2020

Charles “Bernie” Bernelle Elliott, 73 of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, at his residence.

Bernie, the son of the late Joseph and Roberta (Winter) Elliott, was born Jan. 21, 1947, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was a member of New Covenant Fellowship Church. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and was an...

Aug 16, 2020

Alice Gertrude Redmond, 95, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Puxico Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Puxico, MO.

Alice was born on January 4, 1925 to Rudolph and Elizabeth Emde in Kirkwood, MO.

Alice co-owned Deer Run Lodge near Wappapello Lake State Park. She was of the Presbyterian faith. She...

Aug 16, 2020

Alice Gertrude Redmond, 95, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Puxico Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Puxico, MO.

Alice was born on January 4, 1925 to Rudolph and Elizabeth Emde in Kirkwood, MO.

Alice co-owned Deer Run Lodge near Wappapello Lake State Park. She was of the Presbyterian faith. She...

Aug 15, 2020

Edna M. Magruder, 92, of Poplar Bluff, was welcomed into Heaven by her Lord and Savior early Saturday morning at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Being the independent woman that she was she drove herself to the hospital after becoming ill at home.

Edna, the daughter of the late Ray and Ola Leach Morlen, was born July...

Aug 15, 2020

Edna M. Magruder, 92, of Poplar Bluff, was welcomed into Heaven by her Lord and Savior early Saturday morning at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Being the independent woman that she was she drove herself to the hospital after becoming ill at home.

Edna, the daughter of the late Ray and Ola Leach Morlen, was born July...

Aug 11, 2020

Mattie Bell Aldridge, 94, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Westwood Hills Care Center in Poplar Bluff.

Mattie was born March 1, 1926 to Tom and Leona Hendrickson Kearbey in Poplar Bluff.  She and Raymond Aldridge were married July 8, 1944 in Corning, AR.

Mattie enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with her family...

Aug 11, 2020

Mattie Bell Aldridge, 94, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Westwood Hills Care Center in Poplar Bluff.

Mattie was born March 1, 1926 to Tom and Leona Hendrickson Kearbey in Poplar Bluff.  She and Raymond Aldridge were married July 8, 1944 in Corning, AR.

Mattie enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with her family...

Aug 11, 2020

Russell Lee Bryant, 80, of Wappapello, MO, completed his journey on this earth Tuesday evening, Aug. 11, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Russell, the son of the late Robert Scott and Bernice Ellen (Frank) Bryant was born Oct. 5, 1939 in Scott County, MO.  He attended First United Methodist Church in Wappapello.  Russell...

Aug 11, 2020

Russell Lee Bryant, 80, of Wappapello, MO, completed his journey on this earth Tuesday evening, Aug. 11, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Russell, the son of the late Robert Scott and Bernice Ellen (Frank) Bryant was born Oct. 5, 1939 in Scott County, MO.  He attended First United Methodist Church in Wappapello.  Russell...

Aug 11, 2020

Richard W. Wright of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at his home after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.

Richard was born March 15, 1950 in Broseley, MO. He married Darlene Pennington on March 9, 1973 in Poplar Bluff.

Richard was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. He...