Obituaries

Douglas Ray Boxx

Feb 10, 2020

Douglas Ray Boxx, 64 of Poplar Bluff passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Douglas was born on September 25, 1955 in Piedmont, MO the son of Edward and Zada (Trindle) Boxx. On February 1, 1986 he married Jana Jorde in Coon Rapids, MN. Together they shared more than thirty-four years...

Christopher John Batrano

Feb 7, 2020

Christopher John Batrano, 51, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 at Southeast Hospital after a long battle with ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease.  Christopher was born March 6, 1968 in Camden, New Jersey to John and Georgiana Batrano.

Chris was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School, attended TRC and graduated from the University of...

Christopher John Batrano

Feb 7, 2020

Christopher John Batrano, 51, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 at Southeast Hospital after a long battle with ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease.  Christopher was born March 6, 1968 in Camden, New Jersey to John and Georgiana Batrano.

Chris was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School, attended TRC and graduated from the University of...

Jimmy Lee Champion

Feb 5, 2020

Jimmy Lee Champion, 44, of Williamsville departed this life unexpectedly in the early morning hours Wednesday, Feb 5, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Jimmy was born Oct 14,1975, in Poplar Bluff to Jim R. and Mary Champion. Jimmy was a 1994 graduate of Poplar Bluff high school. He went on to lead a successful career...

Richard Edward Halbur

Feb 1, 2020

Richard Edward Halbur, 82, was called home on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, at his home.

Richard was born Feb. 2, 1937, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., to the late Edward F. Halbur and Irene C. Halbur (Smolorek). He was a loving father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend to many. He loved his family, playing golf, and was an...

Richard Edward Halbur

Feb 1, 2020

Richard Edward Halbur, 82, was called home on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, at his home.

Richard was born Feb. 2, 1937, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., to the late Edward F. Halbur and Irene C. Halbur (Smolorek). He was a loving father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend to many. He loved his family, playing golf, and was an...

Randolph Kinney

Feb 1, 2020

Randolph Kinney, 60, of Qulin, Mo., died Friday, January 31, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Randy, the son of the late Robert and Marie (Bailey) Kinney was born February 28, 1959 in Rolla, Mo.  He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Campbell.   Randy attended ADAPT for many years.  He enjoyed spending time with...

Randolph Kinney

Feb 1, 2020

Randolph Kinney, 60, of Qulin, Mo., died Friday, January 31, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Randy, the son of the late Robert and Marie (Bailey) Kinney was born February 28, 1959 in Rolla, Mo.  He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Campbell.   Randy attended ADAPT for many years.  He enjoyed spending time with...

Debra Kay Placher

Jan 29, 2020

Debra Kay “Nana” Placher, 62, of Fisk, MO, passed away on Wednesday, January 29,2020 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Debra was born on June 30, 1957 in Fresno, CA the daughter of James Pleasant Sampson Sr. and Donna Mae Bird. On August 16, 1990 she married James Henry Placher in Poplar Bluff and he survives....

Virginia Anne "Ginger" Hopper

Jan 27, 2020

Virginia Anne “Ginger” Hopper, 79, of Poplar Bluff passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020.

She was born on December 29, 1940 in New York City the daughter of Eric and Mildred (Leyers) Rauer. On September 26, 1970 she married Allan Douglas Hopper in Ridgewood, NJ, and he survives.

Ginger was a member at the...

Madeline Hoxworth

Jan 25, 2020

Madeline Hoxworth, 93, of Poplar Bluff passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Madeline was born on January 25 1927 in Neelyville, MO, the daughter of Charles W. and Pearl (Jones) Eye. On October 27, 1943 she married Herbert Joe Hoxworth in Neelyville, MO. Together they shared over fifty-eight years of marriage...

Pansy Lee (Ogilvie) Hart

Jan 24, 2020

Pansy Lee Hart, 87, of Copperas Cove, TX, formerly of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at Copperas Cove Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Hart, the daughter of the late Louis H. and Laura Page Ogilvie, was born  Sept. 12, 1932, in Poplar Bluff.  She was of the Baptist faith and had retired as...

Pansy Lee (Ogilvie) Hart

Jan 24, 2020

Pansy Lee Hart, 87, of Copperas Cove, TX, formerly of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at Copperas Cove Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Hart, the daughter of the late Louis H. and Laura Page Ogilvie, was born  Sept. 12, 1932, in Poplar Bluff.  She was of the Baptist faith and had retired as...

Billy Ray Jenkins

Jan 21, 2020

Billy Ray Jenkins, age 73, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center following a brief illness.

Bill was born March 19, 1946 to Paul and Wilma (Adams) Jenkins in Butler County, Missouri.  A talented athlete, he competed in football, track and basketball while at Poplar Bluff High School, graduating in 1964.  Although...

Billy Ray Jenkins

Jan 21, 2020

Billy Ray Jenkins, age 73, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center following a brief illness.

Bill was born March 19, 1946 to Paul and Wilma (Adams) Jenkins in Butler County, Missouri.  A talented athlete, he competed in football, track and basketball while at Poplar Bluff High School, graduating in 1964.  Although...

Mary Humphries Stuart

Jan 20, 2020

Mary Humphries Stuart, 96, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 in Poplar Bluff.

Mary, the daughter of the late James and Nellie (Carpenter) Johnson, was born Feb. 25, 1923, in Poplar Bluff. She was a member of First Baptist Church and had retired as owner and operator of Humphries Market. Mary loved spending time...

Mary Humphries Stuart

Jan 20, 2020

Mary Humphries Stuart, 96, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 in Poplar Bluff.

Mary, the daughter of the late James and Nellie (Carpenter) Johnson, was born Feb. 25, 1923, in Poplar Bluff. She was a member of First Baptist Church and had retired as owner and operator of Humphries Market. Mary loved spending time...

Sharon Yvonne (Pyles) Carter

Jan 16, 2020

Sharon Yvonne (Pyles) Carter, 72 of Poplar Bluff, passed away at home on Thursday, January 16, 2020.

A private family service celebrating Sharon's life will be held later.

Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Robert Paul Eddleman

Jan 16, 2020

Robert Paul Eddleman, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Westwood Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Eddleman, the son of the late Jess W. and Irene (Terbrek) Eddleman, was born Dec. 23, 1939 in Perryville, Mo.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  Mr. Eddleman proudly served his country...

Robert Paul Eddleman

Jan 16, 2020

Robert Paul Eddleman, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Westwood Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Eddleman, the son of the late Jess W. and Irene (Terbrek) Eddleman, was born Dec. 23, 1939 in Perryville, Mo.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  Mr. Eddleman proudly served his country...