Obituaries

Jun 16, 2020

Richard "Rich" Lee Galla, 59, of Fairdealing, MO., passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Rich was born on September 25, 1960 to Julius and Helen Galla of Hillsboro, Illinois.

Rich was a lifelong Chicago Sports fan, he enjoyed watching sporting competitions, as well as playing video games.  Rich spent his...

Jun 14, 2020

Mildred Beatrice (Westerfield) Clark, 93, peacefully departed on the 14th day of June, 2020, to join her Heavenly Father and her favorite dancing partner and husband, Ole Joe Clark.

She was born July 11, 1926, in Steele, Mo, to Albert and Stella Westerfield. She attended school in Fagus, MO and graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in...

Jun 14, 2020

Mildred Beatrice (Westerfield) Clark, 93, peacefully departed on the 14th day of June, 2020, to join her Heavenly Father and her favorite dancing partner and husband, Ole Joe Clark.

She was born July 11, 1926, in Steele, Mo, to Albert and Stella Westerfield. She attended school in Fagus, MO and graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in...

Jun 14, 2020

Darrell Deken died peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at the age of 69.

Darrell was born on July 14, 1950 in Qulin, MO to Christina (Bader) and Clemens Deken. He graduated from St. Agnes Catholic High School in Springfield, MO in 1968 and from Southeast Missouri State in 1972 with a degree in...

Jun 14, 2020

Darrell Deken died peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at the age of 69.

Darrell was born on July 14, 1950 in Qulin, MO to Christina (Bader) and Clemens Deken. He graduated from St. Agnes Catholic High School in Springfield, MO in 1968 and from Southeast Missouri State in 1972 with a degree in...

Jun 11, 2020

Fred L. Killian, 89, of Bonne Terre, MO, formerly of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at his home.

Fred, the son of the late Freeman Edguar and Beulah Fern Hargrove Killian, was born June 26, 1930 in Poplar Bluff. He was of the Baptist faith and was a retired business owner.  He proudly...

Jun 11, 2020

Fred L. Killian, 89, of Bonne Terre, MO, formerly of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, June 11, 2020 at his home.

Fred, the son of the late Freeman Edguar and Beulah Fern Hargrove Killian, was born June 26, 1930 in Poplar Bluff. He was of the Baptist faith and was a retired business owner.  He proudly...

Jun 10, 2020

Alexzandria “Alley” Lynn Ferguson, 22 of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday June 10, 2020.

Alley the daughter of Jamie Carter and Jon Ferguson was born August 3, 1997 in Orlando, Florida.  She was employed at Huddle House.  Alley enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandmother and her friends.  She also enjoyed being outdoors, climbing...

Jun 6, 2020

Teresa Lynne Gaddis, 63, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Saturday, June 06, 2020, at her home.

Teresa was born on April 4, 1957 to Nolan and Barbara Knuckles in Poplar Bluff.  She married Russell Gaddis in 2003.  He preceded her in death in 2018.

Teresa was of the Christian faith. She was in her...

Jun 6, 2020

Teresa Lynne Gaddis, 63, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Saturday, June 06, 2020, at her home.

Teresa was born on April 4, 1957 to Nolan and Barbara Knuckles in Poplar Bluff.  She married Russell Gaddis in 2003.  He preceded her in death in 2018.

Teresa was of the Christian faith. She was in her...

Jun 3, 2020

Edward Henry Shannon, 76, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Wednesday, June 03, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Edward was born January 17, 1944 to Alfred and Nettie Shannon in Webster Groves, Missouri.  He married Penelope Tibbs on February 3, 1968, in Rolla, Missouri.

Edward attended Webster Groves High School and went on...

Jun 3, 2020

Edward Henry Shannon, 76, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Wednesday, June 03, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Edward was born January 17, 1944 to Alfred and Nettie Shannon in Webster Groves, Missouri.  He married Penelope Tibbs on February 3, 1968, in Rolla, Missouri.

Edward attended Webster Groves High School and went on...

Jun 3, 2020

Mary Teresa BIllington, 88, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Billington, the daughter of the late Edward and Ameria Koehler, was born June 7, 1931 in St. Louis, MO.  She was one of eight children.  On May 19, 1948, she married Harry Billington in Piggott, Arkansas.  They were happily married...

Jun 3, 2020

Mary Teresa BIllington, 88, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Billington, the daughter of the late Edward and Ameria Koehler, was born June 7, 1931 in St. Louis, MO.  She was one of eight children.  On May 19, 1948, she married Harry Billington in Piggott, Arkansas.  They were happily married...

May 31, 2020

Charlotte Kathleen Kiefer, 82 of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at Westwood Hills Health and Rehab Center.

Charlotte, the daughter of Marian and Earline (Gillespie) Resler was born August 9, 1937 in Sikeston, Mo.  She was of the Baptist faith.  Charlotte was the owner and  seamstress for Kiefer Upholstery for many years.  She...

May 30, 2020

Lexi Marie Dahlgren, 12 of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.

Lexi, the daughter of Richard and Pamela (James) Dahlgren of Poplar Bluff, Mo. was born October 4, 2007 in St. Louis, Mo.  She attended Shady Grove State School and was going into the 7th grade.

Lexi...

May 29, 2020

On Friday, May 29, 2020, Gary Gene Bumpus, loving father of Josie, passed away at the age of 47, from a heart attack.

Gary was born on October 8, 1972 in Poplar Bluff to Joyce Bettuo and Ernest Gene Bumpus.  He attended school in Poplar Bluff, advanced to Eagle Scout in Boys Scouts of America, and played...

May 29, 2020

On Friday, May 29, 2020, Gary Gene Bumpus, loving father of Josie, passed away at the age of 47, from a heart attack.

Gary was born on October 8, 1972 in Poplar Bluff to Joyce Bettuo and Ernest Gene Bumpus.  He attended school in Poplar Bluff, advanced to Eagle Scout in Boys Scouts of America, and played...

May 28, 2020

Betty Lou (Scott) Jackson, 87, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Betty was born November 13, 1932 to the late Andrew and Maude (Dowd) Scott in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  She spent her childhood in Qulin, MO, where she excelled at sports and graduated. The highlight...

May 28, 2020

Betty Lou (Scott) Jackson, 87, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Betty was born November 13, 1932 to the late Andrew and Maude (Dowd) Scott in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  She spent her childhood in Qulin, MO, where she excelled at sports and graduated. The highlight...