Obituaries

Dec 19, 2018

James Thomas Parks (Tom) , 67, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on December 19, 2018 at his residence.

Tom was born on February 21, 1951 to HM and Ruby (Williams) Parks in Saint Louis, MO. Tom worked as a letter carrier in the city of Poplar Bluff until his retirement. On November 7, 1970 he married Linda...

Dec 17, 2018

Betty Jo Ferguson, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 at her residence.

Mrs. Ferguson, the daughter of the late Finis and Marie (Freeman) Rollman, was born Dec. 26, 1928, in Kennett, Mo. She was an owner and operator of Service Printing Company. Mrs. Ferguson previously attended First Baptist Church where she was...

Dec 16, 2018

Jonathon Tylor Simpson, 30 of Jackson, Mo., passed away Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Simpson, the son of Leo Simpson and Vicki (McKenzie) Simpson was born March 10, 1988 in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He was a member of the United Pentecost Church of Cape Girardeau. Mr. Simpson proudly served in the...

Dec 16, 2018

Betty Ann Tanner, 87, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., completed her earthly pilgrimage and was received by God as she entered Heaven on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 at Mark Twain Caring Center.

Betty, the daughter of the late Terry and Mary Saracini Milster, was born April 5, 1931 in St. Louis, Mo. She was a graduate of Poplar...

Dec 16, 2018

Linda Kaye Cross, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Cedargate Healthcare.

Kaye, the daughter of the late Lon and Velma (Derryberry) Bowen was born August 11, 1944 in Marysville, Ca. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Kaye was a R.N. and a previous...

Dec 12, 2018

Edith Carol McClellan, 70, of Wappapello, Mo., passed into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2018 at Puxico Nursing and Rehab Center.

Edith, the daughter of Herbert Leslie Sr. and Marie Damaris Chaplin, was born Sept. 3, 1948 in Nashua, New Hampshire. She was of the Protestant faith and had worked for many years as...

Dec 9, 2018

Lou Ann Warmack, 76, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on December 9, 2018 at her residence in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Lou Ann was born on December 27, 1941 to Floyd and Frances Garrette in Chicago, IL. Lou was co-owner of the Friendly Tavern in Greenville, Mo for 5 years. Lou worked 18 years at Walmart Super center...

Dec 8, 2018

Jerry Hester, 83, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Saturday December 8, 2018 at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. He was born November 23, 1935 to Paul and Beatrice (Faulkner) Hester in Bloomfield, MO. He graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1953. Jerry was self-employed as an agricultural land surveyor. On February 6, 1960 he...

Dec 8, 2018

Billy (Bill) Roy Ice, 88, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on December 8, 2018.

Bill was born on March 20, 1930 to Roy and Bertha (Smith) Ice at Holcomb, MO. Bill owned and operated Bills Autosales in Poplar Bluff for several years and was employed by area dealerships. Bill was the tire manager at Montgomery Ward where...

Dec 8, 2018

Gerald Edward Cook, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. His daughter Lisa Foster, 52, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 at her residence.

Mr. Cook, the son of the late George H. and Thelma J. Hiter Cook was born Sept. 22, 1936 in Poplar Bluff,...

Dec 4, 2018

Wanda Lee (Cowell) Patrick; went to heaven on Dec. 4, 2018 at her residence in Poplar Bluff. She was born Sept. 13, 1934 in Senath, Mo. to Bernice Fields and Ishmael Cowell. She spent most of her youth in Campbell, Mo. where she graduated from Campbell High School, the home of the Camels. She spent most of her life traveling...

Dec 3, 2018

Chester L. Stroud, 86, a well-known general contractor of Poplar Bluff, Mo., entered his Eternal Home Monday, Dec. 3, 2018 at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center.

Chester, the son of the late Delbert and Lucy Roe Stroud, was born June 7, 1932 in Broseley, Mo. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Army during...

Dec 1, 2018

Lester Allan Daniels, 67, of Doniphan, Mo., passed away Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff.

Mr. Daniels, the son of the late William and Nellie Sheldon Daniels, was born May 3, 1951 in Beacon, NY. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era. Mr....

Dec 1, 2018

Norman Wayne Bostic, 75, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

He was born on August 12, 1943 to Leroy and Imogene (Pipkins) Bostic-Metz in Fisk, MO. He attended school in Fisk and Poplar Bluff. Norman worked as a paper carrier for The Journal and Daily American Republic....

Nov 30, 2018

Raymond Michael Kane. 76, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., entered his Eternal Home on Friday, Nov. 30, 20108 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Kane, the son of the late Dennis Patrick and Geraldine M. Keeney Kane, was born Oct. 26, 1942 in Flint, Mich. He had retired as a Production Manager for General Motors. Mr. Kane...

Nov 29, 2018

Peggy Jane Butler, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018 at The Manor.

Mrs. Butler, daughter of the late Cecil and Ica Mae (Smith) Sinden was born Dec. 20, 1932 in Poplar Bluff. She was a member of First Church of God. Mrs. Butler enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren...

Nov 28, 2018

Pamela Susan (Edwards) Miles, 69, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. She was born on June 15, 1949 to Darwin and Lois (Jiles) Edwards in Phoenix, AZ. Pam graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1967 and attended Three Rivers College. On June 21, 1970, Pam married Terry Miles at Temple Baptist Church in Poplar...

Nov 28, 2018

Loveta Lee Radcliff age 90 years young, passed away on November 28, 2018 at her home. Loveta was born and raised in Qulin, Mo. She was a member of Twin Springs Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, bingo and gardening, She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Kirkley and husband Frank and Judieth Mashburn and husband Paul....

Nov 25, 2018

Betty Jean Harris, 72, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center

She was born on July 29, 1946 to Delbert and Joyce (Jones) DeMent in Pocohontas, AR.

Betty enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, but most of all, she loved being around her grandchildren....

Nov 24, 2018

Funeral services for Melvin Asa Nunn, 89, who died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, will begin with visitation from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Cotrell Funeral Home in Poplar Bluff. A funeral mass will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, also in Poplar Bluff, with internment following in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

Mr. Nunn...