Obituaries

Rachael Rebecca Tyler

Sep 1, 2019

Rachael Rebecca Tyler, 48, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019 at her residence.

Rachael, the daughter of the late Paul and Anna Virginia Harrington Tyler, was born March 2, 1971 in Poplar Bluff. She was of the Pentecostal faith. Rachael previously worked at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center as a Surgical Tech before...

John Edgar Forsman

Aug 30, 2019

John Edgar Forsman, age 82, of Wappapello, Missouri, passed away on the afternoon of Friday August 30, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Janice Forsman, father to John Jr. and Josh Forsman and the late John Martin Forsman.

John was born on September 5, 1936 in Cedarhurst, New York,...

Jerry M. Russell

Aug 27, 2019

Jerry M. Russell, 78, of Farmington, Mo., formally of Poplar Bluff died Tuesday August 27, 2019 at his residence.

Mr. Russell the son of the late Leslie and Georgia (Miller) Russell was born April 8, 1941 in Poplar Bluff. He was the owner and operator of Russell Construction Company. He enjoyed spending time with his family, wood...

Robert Hampleman

Aug 24, 2019

Robert “Bob” L. Hampleman, 78, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 in Poplar Bluff.

Robert, the only child of the late Lester and Meta Pearl Opperman Hampleman, was born April 20, 1941, in Chicago, IL. He had retired as a brakeman for the Illinois Soo Line Railroad. Robert loved spending time with his...

Kimberly Ann Johnson

Aug 23, 2019

Kimberly Ann Johnson, 57, went to her heavenly home on Friday morning, August 23, 2019, from complications of diabetes.

She was born April 15, 1962, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1980 where she played trombone in the Show Me Marching Band. Her fellow band members referred to her as Big...

Richard "Duke" W. Croy

Aug 13, 2019

Duke Croy, 85, passed away on August 13, 2019 at his home in Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Duke was born January 24, 1934 to W.C. and Thelma Lee Croy in Bonne Terre, Mo. He married the love of his life Maxine (Bennett) on December 26, 1953.

Duke was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School. He...

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....