Obituaries

Oct 7, 2024

Roger Hilton Desgranges, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri entered into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by his family, on October 07, 2024. Roger was born on October 17, 1938, to Peter and Mattie Desgranges, in Tallapoosa, Missouri.  He was married to the love of his life, Janice Garrett Desgranges, for 54 years. Roger was a proud Navy Veteran that...

Oct 7, 2024

Doris Sue McCord, 77, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Monday, October 07, 2024, at Cedargate Healthcare surrounded by her loving family.

Doris was born on September 05, 1947, to James and Lorene (Brandon) Dunaway in Kennett, Missouri.

Doris was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She enjoyed feeding and watching birds, fishing, and...

Oct 5, 2024

Homer Emerson Whelchel, 101, of Poplar Bluff, MO went to his heavenly home on October 05, 2024, surrounded by his daughters. Homer was born on October 24, 1922, to William and Ethel Whelchel in Harviell, MO.  June 5th, 1943, he married the love of his life, Juanita Reeves. The were married 77 years until her death in 2020. Homer...

Sep 28, 2024

Margaret (Maggie to Bob) Rose (Sullivan) Stewart of Poplar Bluff passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Westwood Hills Nursing with her family Rob, Dana, Colette, and Arnalee surrounding her as Margaret left this worldly life and into the arms of Jesus Christ.  Margaret is a child of God and made the decision to follow Jesus Christ as her...

Sep 27, 2024

Doris Lee Fitzwater, 85, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Doris was born on August 1, 1939, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married John Ellis Fitzwater in 1955.

Doris was of the Baptist faith. She liked to read and travel to new places with her...

Sep 27, 2024

Billy Gene Myers Jr., 55, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on September 27, 2024, at his home with his wife by his side. Billy was born on July 26, 1969, to Billy and Betty (Temple) Myers.  He married Lynda Rene Myers in December of 1984. Billy loved his family and he will be missed by all who knew...

Sep 20, 2024

James (Jim) Calvin Ferguson was born December 30th, 1948, in St. Louis, MO the son of Calvin Glen Ferguson and Jean Ferguson-Landing. He departed this life Sept 20th, 2024, at St Louis University Hospital. Jim graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1966, where he played football and later attended Arkansas State University. He married Linda Kay Drury on...

Sep 15, 2024

Machell Jane Wilson, 62, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on September 15, 2024, surrounded by her family. Machell was born on January 17, 1962, to Louis and Judy Jeffries Coleman in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Machell loved fishing and spending time with her family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her. Machell is survived by...

Sep 10, 2024

Dr. Ray Earle Peters, Jr., age 78, born October 3, 1945, in Richmond, VA, passed away September 10, 2024, at Dr home in Poplar Bluff, MO, surrounded by family and loved ones, due to complications from ALS.

Raised in Pittsfield, he later attended the University of Illinois, where he met his first wife Eva. Ray joined the...

Sep 8, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Karolina Nicole Resnik, who left us on Sunday, September 08, 2024. Born on November 26, 2011, Karolina was a bright light in our lives and the lives of all who knew her.

Karolina was a gifted and talented young girl, whose autism was a...

Sep 5, 2024

Donald Gene McKuin of Poplar Bluff died Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the age of 92. Born to Joseph A and Myrtle (nee Brents) McKuin on March 10, 1932 in Morrilton, Ark, his family moved to Fisk, MO when he was two years old. He attended school in Fisk and was the youngest of 8 children, all having preceded...

Sep 2, 2024

Reva Lucille Wilburn, 68, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on September 02, 2024, at her home surrounded by her children. Reva was born on September 7, 1955, to Sherman and Mary Carnahan in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Reva was with the Poplar Bluff Police Department for over 20 years. She was a licensed Paramedic for over 21 years, working...

Aug 31, 2024

Verna Mae Bolin, 95, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on August 31, 2024, at Oakdale Care Center. Verna was born on January 16, 1929, to Oscar and Eula Rainey Brannum in Harviell, Missouri.  She married Henry Warren Bolin on May 29, 1948, at the United Methodist Church, in Poplar Bluff, MO. Verna was the fifth of eleven children,...

Aug 31, 2024

Stephen (Steve) Kent Waite, the youngest child of Garland Max Waite (deceased) and Alma Dean Waite passed suddenly on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the age of 64. His absence will create a void that will affect his family forever; but he leaves behind a lifetime of great memories, love, and valuable life lessons.

Stephen graduated from...

Aug 24, 2024

Connie Lamar Coleman, 69, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at St. Louis University Hospital surrounded by family. Connie's life was a testament to grace and resilience, and her departure leaves a profound void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Connie was born on December 1, 1954 in...

Aug 22, 2024

Roger Dwain Slayton, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on August 22, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, surrounded by his wife and children.

Roger was born on October 31, 1947, to Jesse and Effie Ward Slayton in Doniphan, Missouri.  He cherished his childhood, relishing the opportunities for mischief along the Little Black...

Aug 22, 2024

Janice Lorene Jameson, 77, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024.

Janice was born on September 21, 1946, to Arthur and Thelma (Aud) Jones in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Ronald Jameson on July 24, 1965, in Corning, Arkansas.

Janice enjoyed playing bingo, scrabble, and completing crossword puzzles. She liked traveling and...

Aug 19, 2024

Revia June Wade, 73, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Revia was born on April 25, 1951, to Paul Wilson and Carrie Brandon in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Robert "Milton" Wade on August 13, 1974, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Revia was a member of...

Aug 19, 2024

Dawn Marie Marshall, 47, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Dawn was born on March 12, 1977, to Joe Ryan and Linda Haney in St. Louis, Missouri. She was raised by her adoptive parents, Alvin and Elsie Massey. Dawn married Mark Marshall on April 27,...

Aug 15, 2024

Horace Franklin Barker, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on August 15, 2024, in Granbury, Texas. Born on May 27, 1952, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Horace attended Poplar Bluff High School before enlisting in the US Navy.

Following his military service, he went to...