Obituaries

Betty Lou Mast

Oct 7, 2019

Betty Lou Mast, 86, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 at Oakdale Care Center.

Betty, the daughter of the late Orville and Lillie Morrow Craig, was born June 10, 1933 in Mathews, Mo. She was a member of the Church of God. From 1973 to 1976, Betty worked as a cook at YTG Truck...

Jerry Dwayne Sullivan

Oct 6, 2019

Jerry Dwayne Sullivan 68, of Poplar Bluff, died on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Private family services will be held at a later date and have been entrusted Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff.

Hazel Pauline Tinsley

Oct 5, 2019

Hazel P. Tinsley, 93, of Springfield, Missouri, beloved mother, wife, aunt,

grandmother and great grandmother passed away October 5,2019.

Hazel was born to the late David Crockett Ruble and Mary Elizabeth Ruble

on October 15, 1925. She married her high school sweetheart and the love of her

life, Frank Tinsley, on...

Eddie Washington Bennett

Oct 5, 2019

Eddie W. Bennett, , 88, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

He was born to the late Warren Bennett and Hazel Tanner on June 6, 1931, in Elizabeth, Louisiana. He lived in Westlake, Louisiana until he moved to Los Angeles, California with his Uncle Bill and Aunt Gussie...

Christine "Chris" Johnson

Oct 4, 2019

Christine “Chris” Johnson, 84, of Poplar Bluff, MO, was welcomed into her eternal home Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Chris, the daughter of the late Odell Wells and Alma Talley (Wells) Payne, was born Nov. 17, 1934, in Pollard, Ark. Her stepfather who raised her, Foster Payne and a little brother Tommy...

William "Bill" Bruce Ward

Oct 3, 2019

William “Bill” Bruce Ward, 66, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away unexpectedly Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019 at his residence.

Bill, the son of the Elvis Bruce and Wilma Fletcher Ward, was born Jan. 6, 1953, in Garden City, Mich. He proudly served his country in the US Army for 20 years, retiring in 1993. Bill was an...

Marilyn Ruth Hastings

Oct 2, 2019

Marilyn R. Hastings, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., entered into the presence of her Lord Wednesday, October. 2, 2019 at River Mist Assisted Living in Poplar Bluff surrounded by family.

Marilyn, the daughter of the late Marion Starling and Nora Vernettie (Miller) Stone was born January. 4, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan. She graduated from Williamsville High School...

Leroy Burgess

Oct 1, 2019

Leroy Burgess, 65, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 in Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Leroy was born on January 26, 1954 in Oak Ridge, TN the son of Junior and Virdie (Armes) Burgess. On September 2, 1972 he married Glenda Mae Franchville in Crown Point, IN. Together they have shared over 47...

Shirley Wells

Oct 1, 2019

Shirley Wells, 81, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Westwood Hills Heath Care Center.

Shirley was born on January 11, 1938 in Denver, CO the daughter of Ray Miller and Cecil Young.

Shirley was retired having been a restaurant manager, in her later years she was a grade school reading mentor...

Kristy Lynn (Risinger) Rowland

Sep 30, 2019

Kristy Lynn Rowland, 51, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at her home.

Kristy was born on Jan. 1, 1968, in Cubi Point Naval Air Station, Philippines the daughter of David Jon and Vivian Beth (Keller) Risinger. On July 19, 2003 she married Eric Anthony Rowland in Las Vegas, Nev. Together they shared...

Blanche Vincent

Sep 26, 2019

Blanche Aline Vincent, 85, of Poplar Bluff and formerly of Jonesboro, AR, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the Mark Twain Caring Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Blanche was born on March 24, 1934 in Jonesboro, the daughter of James Hubert and Elsie Lee (McEwen) Hankins. On...

Shelby Glenn Blades

Sep 25, 2019

Shelby Glenn Blades, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at his residence.

Mr. Blades, the son of the late George and Artis (Terry) Blades was born Aug. 30, 1940 in Parma, Mo. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was an Electrician.

Survivors include two daughters, Ramona...

Shauntae Michelle (Laird) Kurney

Sep 25, 2019

Shauntae Michelle (Laird) Kurney, age 48 of Arlington, TX passed away on September 25, 2019 at her home with her family at her side. She was born on April 5, 1971 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the daughter of Roy Charles Laird, Jr. and Vernestine Greer. Shaunte attended first through twelfth grades at poplar Bluff Schools and later attended Northwest...

Linda Sue Saul

Sep 24, 2019

Linda Sue Saul, 71, of Arnold, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019 at DeGreef Hospice House in St. Louis.

Linda, the daughter of the late Belva Luther and Verna Blanche Magill Garrett, was born Jan. 23, 1948, in Poplar Bluff. She was of the Baptist faith. Linda attended school in Poplar Bluff,...

Carolyn Virginia Carter

Sep 24, 2019

Carolyn Virginia Carter, 84 of Poplar Bluff, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at home.

She was Mom to us. She played the piano and instilled in us an appreciation of music. Thank you, Mom.

Mom loved cooking for family and friends. She was an excellent cook. Her culinary curiosity brought flavors from...

Elwood L. "Bud" Aylor

Sep 22, 2019

Elwood L. “Bud’ Aylor, 86, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau.

Bud, the son of the late Fred and Sweetie Pace Aylor, was born Dec. 31, 1932, in Poplar Bluff. He was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School, and later served in the Missouri Army National Guard,...

Montine E. Rhodes

Sep 22, 2019

Montine Evalee Rhodes, 87, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 at Oakdale Assisted Living Center in Poplar Bluff.

Montine, the daughter of the late William B. and Iva Harmon Stephens, was born June 15, 1932 in West Plains, Mo. She was a member of Green Forest Church of Christ, and was a homemaker. During...

Betty Ann Kearbey Griffy

Sep 21, 2019

Betty Ann Griffy, 71, of Republic, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 at Republic Health and Rehab Center.

Betty, the daughter of the late Leo and Dollie Mabrey Kearney, was born Oct. 2, 1947, in Poplar Bluff. She was a former member of Memorial Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff and was...

Donald Ray Sheehy Sr.

Sep 19, 2019

Donald Ray Sheehy Sr., 88, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 4:00 p.m., surrounded by his loving family at the John J. Pershing Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Poplar Bluff.

Don was born on April 21, 1931 in Poplar Bluff, the son of Jesse C. and Jettie Frieda ( Miller)...

Phyllis June (Taylor) Bury

Sep 17, 2019

Phyllis June Bury, 78 of Doniphan, MO, was born on December 7 passed away on September 17, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Phyllis was born on December 7, 1941 in Tamaroa, IL the daughter of George and Kathryn (Keller) Taylor.

Phyllis was a very kind woman and was liked by all who knew...