Obituaries

Aug 15, 2024

Cheryl Ann Olic, 75, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away peacefully in her home, on Thursday, August 15, 2024.

Cheryl was born on July 24, 1949, to Merland Dale McQueen and Vivian Ester Peters in Chicago, Illinois.

Cheryl was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. She proudly served in the United States...

Aug 11, 2024

Marilee Ann (Pickens) Pacheco, 41 of West Plains passed away, Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis.

Marilee was born to Eddie & Debbie Pickens on January 20, 1983, in Denver, Colorado. She currently resided in West Plains, but had also lived in Branson & Doniphan, Missouri.

Marilee enjoyed singing, playing games...

Aug 10, 2024

Glenn Lloyd Jewell, 89, of Poplar Bluff, MO went home to be with the Lord on August 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Glenn was born on June 8, 1935, to Glen and Vergie (Robertson) Jewell in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  He married Belvia Jewell on September12, 1959. Glenn always had farm animals and loved playing guitar, gardening and...

Aug 6, 2024

Milburn Lee Ponder, 62, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on August 06, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Lee was born on February 28, 1962, to Milburn and Judith (Morey) Ponder in Doniphan, Missouri. He married Shannon Ramos on April 02, 2011, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Lee worked at Gates Rubber in Poplar...

Aug 1, 2024

Odis Lynn Lewis, 88, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on August 1, 2024, at his home in the loving arms of his wife. Odis was born February 25, 1936, in Stoddard County, Missouri, to Jeff Lewis and Gertie Lewis Whitledge. He graduated from Advance High School, class of 1954. Odis married Vonita Ann Leirer on November 12, 1955,...

Jul 31, 2024

Heath Lynn Brinkman, 28, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on July 31, 2024, at Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Heath was born on August 31, 1995, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Heath enjoyed spending time outdoors and staying active. He liked to hike, work out, and spend time surrounded by friends and family. Heath was quite the...

Jul 31, 2024

MCCLURE, Lonnie Paul, “Paul” 87, died peacefully, with his eyes on Jesus, on July 31, 2024. He was the son of Ezekiel and Mable McClure of Mill Spring, MO. Paul was a graduate of Williamsville High School in 1955 and a member of the United Methodist Church. He married Shirley Cradic of Williamsville in 1956, and they made their...

Jul 31, 2024

Mary Jean Hays, 98, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Mary was born on March 5, 1926, to Clarence and Leta (Keith) Gulledge in Fisk, Missouri.  She married Verlin Hays on November 27, 1943, in Piggott Arkansas. Mary graduated from Broseley High School in 1944 and retired...

Jul 30, 2024

Kittye Alice Hall, 82, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed into her promised heavenly home on July 30, 2024, to meet her Savior and be reunited with her family.

Kittye was born the morning of December 07, 1941, to Joseph Arvil and Alice Belle (Sinks) Hall in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Shortly after her arrival, the news of Pearl...

Jul 30, 2024

Janet Marie Brown, 71, passed away on July 30, 2024, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Janet was born on February 6, 1953, to Loren and Ruby (Fears) Spradling in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  She married Douglas Earl Brown on February 26th, 1971.

Janet worked for many years at Rowe Furniture. She enjoyed spending time with her friend,...

Jul 27, 2024

Holly Grace Fugate, 44, of Wappapello, MO, passed away peacefully in her home, Saturday, July 27, 2024.

Holly was born on February 13, 1980, to David and Catherine (Tressler) Stimpson in York, Pennsylvania. She married Matt Fugate on March 28, 2020, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Holly's greatest title was Mimi. She loved her family and...

Jul 25, 2024

Linda Louise Hakanson, 76, passed away on July 25, 2024, at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Linda was born on April 16, 1948, to Clare and Helga (Sorenson) Yale in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She married Terry Hakanson on June 29, 2016, in Reno, Nevada. Linda became a Dr. of Pharmacy when she moved to California to attend USC in...

Jul 25, 2024

Jo L. (Bloodworth) King, 74, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on July 25, 2024, at The Arbors at Westridge in Sikeston, Missouri. Jo was born on January 26, 1950, to Vivian Miller Courtright in Granite City, Illinois. Jo was one of the first, female police officers for the city of Poplar Bluff and later retired as a Driver...

Jul 24, 2024

Susan Kay Price, age 76, passed away on July 24, 2024 in Palm Coast, Florida.

Susan graduated with academic distinction from Southeast Missouri State University in May, 1985.  She went on to teach English as an Instructor and Assistant Professor until 2011 when she retired from Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  In 2013 Susan and...

Jul 20, 2024

Doris May Reynolds, 89, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on July 20, 2024. Doris was born on December 29, 1934, to Henry and Bertha Umphress in Illinois.  She married Roy Reynolds on May 25, 1954, in Rutland Illinois. Doris and Roy were married for 68 years and raised a loving family. She was an avid fisherwoman, loved to...

Jul 19, 2024

Scott Edward Lovelace, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on July 19, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his wife and girls. Scott was born on June 29, 1955, to Ed and Pat Lovelace in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  He married his high school sweetheart, Renee Johnson on May 6, 1978, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Scott was a caring...

Jul 17, 2024

James Ralph Henthorne, 78, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

Jim was born on September 01, 1945, to Ralph and Bessie (Nichols) Henthorne in Neelyville, Missouri. He married Sally Ann (Henderson) on June 05, 1965, in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Jim was a top-notch brick and stone mason as well as an...

Jul 14, 2024

Betty Jean Webb, 93, of Hopedale, Illinois, passed away at 6:45 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Hopedale Nursing Home.

Born September 11, 1930, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Byrd and Hettie (Sparkman) Boyers, she married John Webb, Jr. on June 5, 1949, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He died September 18, 2005. She was also preceded in...

Jul 14, 2024

J L McGarrity, 92, of Poplar Bluff, MO, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Sunday, July 14, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family.

J L was born on June 6, 1932, to Levi and Alma (Ragan) McGarrity in Wynn, Arkansas.

J L was a preacher, pastor, and evangelist. J...

Jul 13, 2024

Donna Louise Vantrease, 76, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Prairie View Nursing Home in Bloomfield, Missouri.

Donna was born on May 20, 1948, to James and Mary (Williams) Cooper in Gibson, Missouri.

Donna is survived by four sisters, Kathy (Bobby) Broughton, Suzanne (Leslie) Pollard, Trudy Cunningham, and Carolyn Cunningham; two brothers, Jim (Suk...