Obituaries

Patricia Ann Crites

Aug 8, 2019

Patricia Ann Jeter Crites, 84, of Qulin, Mo, died Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Oakdale Care Center.

Mrs. Crites was born September 6, 1934 in Marion, Ill. to Frank Edward Jeter and Bertha Ellen Scissom Jeter. She attended Palace of Praise. She graduated from Salem High School, Illinois. After graduation she worked for Brown Shoe Company in...

Dr. Thomas Arthur Dodd

Aug 7, 2019

Dr. Thomas Arthur Dodd, 71 years old, a prominent Poplar Bluff physician died Wednesday, August 7, 2019 surrounded by family and friends.

Dr. Dodd was born on August 1, 1948 in Independence, MO. He grew up in Kansas City, MO where he was an Eagle Scout and enjoyed playing both football and baseball as a catcher.

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Gloria Dean Selvidge

Aug 6, 2019

Gloria Dean Selvidge, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., entered the gates of Heaven Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019 in Poplar Bluff.

Gloria, the daughter of the late William Frank and Minnie Margaret Rook Ramsey, was born Oct. 27, 1940, in Myrtle, Mo. She was an active and faithful member of South Poplar Bluff General Baptist Church for over...

Shirley Lois (Dickinson) Powell

Aug 2, 2019

Shirley Lois Powell, 67 of Birch Tree, Missouri passed away at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, August 2, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

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

Johnny Ray Stanley

Aug 2, 2019

Johnny Ray Stanley, 69 passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019 at his his home in Harviell, Missouri. Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff, Missouri has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Pansy Juanita (Decker) Luck

Jul 31, 2019

Pansy Juanita Luck (Decker) of Broken Arrow, OK. Formerly of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away at the age of 93 on July 31, 2019.

Pansy was born August 31,1925 in Qulin, MO, to the late Marshie Oril Decker and Rosie (Reynolds) Decker.

On March 2, 1948 Pansy married Homer Kearbey. He preceded her in death...

Jerry Williams

Jul 30, 2019

Jerry Williams, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Mo with his daughters by his side.

He was born May 28,1945 in California to the late Delbert Bethel and Anna Marie (Watson) Williams. He attended Holcomb High School in Holcomb, Mo. He proudly served his country...

Samuel Maurice Coleman

Jul 29, 2019

Samuel Maurice Coleman, 73 of Van Buren, Missouri, passed away at 12:45 a.m. on Monday, July 29, 2019 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

In accordance with Sam's wishes cremation will take place and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Joseph Wayne Taylor

Jul 27, 2019

Obituary Pending:

Inurnment of Ashes with Full Military Honors MO State Veterans Cemetery Friday, August 23, 2019 1:00 PM Email Details 17357 Stars and Stripes Way Bloomfield, Missouri 63825 Directions

Ouida Sue Alderman

Jul 27, 2019

Ouida Sue Alderman, 72, of Poplar Bluff, MO, formerly of Aurora, IL, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019.

Ouida, the daughter of the late Sam and Floy Turner Walls, was born Oct. 5, 1946, in Bruce, MS. She was an active and faithful member of Westwood Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. For many years, Mrs. Alderman was...

James Anthony Santoro

Jul 27, 2019

James Anthony Santoro, 84, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on Saturday, July 27,2019 surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born on July 31, 1934 in Wakefield, MA the son of Pasquale and Mary Santoro. He married Dinorah Moreno on May 4, 1974 in Boston, MA, together they shared over forty-five years of marriage.

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Teddy Evans

Jul 24, 2019

Teddy K. Evans, 67, went to be with the Lord July 24, 2019, at his home near Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Teddy was born July 25, 1951, to Woodrow and Mildred Evans of Poplar Bluff. He married Cynthia (Smith) on August 14, 1972.

He was a graduate of Poplar Bluff Senior High School, after which he...

Perry Ray Smith

Jul 23, 2019

Perry Ray Smith, 46 of Dexter, MO, passed away at 7:04 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Perry was born on November 20, 1972 in Poplar Bluff, MO, the Son of Perry Jack and Sharon Sue (Ray) Smith.

Perry enjoyed many things in life including fishing, drawing, fixing...

Lester Silas Storey, Jr.

Jul 22, 2019

Lester Silas Storey, Jr. 50 of Williamsville, Mo., passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 at his residence.

Les, the son of Lester Silas Storey, Sr. and Ellen Lorene (Withrow) Conder, was born March 15, 1969 in St. Louis, Mo. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Power House Church where he and Bishop Webb were close friends....

Lawrence "Larry" Paul Novak

Jul 20, 2019

Lawrence “Larry” Paul Novak, 73, of Vienna, Illinois passed away, Sunday, July 7, 2019 at his residence.

Mr. Novak, the son of the late Adam A and Ruby L. (Dixon) Nowak was born July 7, 1946 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was of the Catholic faith and proudly served his country in the United States Army.

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Barbara Jo Holifield

Jul 19, 2019

Barbara Jo Holifield, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Holifield, the daughter of the late Robert and Pauline (Nixon) Wood, was born December 31, 1942 in Poplar Bluff. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Mrs. Holifield was a housewife, substitute teacher for the Poplar...

Conway Merlin (C.M.) Wilson

Jul 18, 2019

Conway Merlin (C.M.) Wilson, 93, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Oakdale Care Center.

C.M. the son of the late Clyde Matthew and Cora Edith (Nance) Wilson was born January 2, 1926 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was a member of the Disciples of Christ Christian Church where he served as a...

Vivian Lucille Whitmer-Sanner

Jul 16, 2019

Vivian Lucille Whitmer Sanner, formerly of Poplar Bluff, MO. died on July 16, 2019. Mrs. Sanner had been a resident of Dayspring Assisted Living on Johns Island, SC since 2014.

Born August 21, 1923 to the late Andrew Allen Whitmer and Bertha Leona (Dunlap) Whitmer In Poplar Bluff, MO. In 1943 she married Charles Ray Sanner. He...

Kenneth Leon Wood

Jul 12, 2019

Kenneth Leon Wood, 90 of Cape Girardeau, Mo., passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Cape Girardeau.

Mr. Wood was the son of the late Robert and Hettie (Simmons) Wood, was born November 9, 1928 in Poplar Bluff. He was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau. Mr. Wood...

Emmalyne Hedspeth

Jul 9, 2019

Emmalyne Hedspeth, 103, of St. Louis County, formerly of Route One Williamsville, died Tuesday, July 9, at deGreeff Hospice House.

Emmalyne was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in High Ridge and a former member of Black River Baptist Church.

Emmalyne was preceded in death by her husband, Loren Hedspeth. She is survived by a...