Obituaries

Jan 29, 2019

John William “Bill” Stovall passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He reached the age of 100 years.

Bill was born December 16, 1918 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to John F. Stovall and Marie (Rose) Stovall.

Bill graduated from Poplar Bluff High School...

Jan 29, 2019

James Baker Godwin, 83, of Neelyville, MO, passed away January 29, 2019 in Poplar Bluff, Mo.

He was born on March 11, 1935 to the late Harold and Olive Godwin in Poplar Bluff. He was a member of the Black Creek Missionary Baptist Church and served in the US Navy from 1954 to 1958. He married Geneva...

Jan 26, 2019

Joseph Wayne Courtois, 80, of Wappapello, Mo., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. He passed away peacefully while surrounded by the love of his family.

Wayne loved and was loved by many special friends too numerous to mention. “The Ridge” will never be the same.

He is survived by...

Jan 24, 2019

Vida Lucille Schalk, age 94, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at Oakdale Caring Center.

Vida was born to the late Delbert and Lucy (Roe) Stroud, on Jan. 3, 1925. She was raised in the Rombauer and Broseley area.

On Aug. 30, 1946, Vida married Theodore “Ted” Junior Schalk. Ted preceded...

Jan 23, 2019

Cloyce Sowell, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Mr. Sowell, the son of the late Walter G. and Florence Breedon Sowell, was born March 30, 1935 in Clarksdale, Miss. He was a member of Highland Church of Christ, and was a retired farmer of many years. During the...

Jan 21, 2019

Pansy Jewel Riley, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Riley, the daughter of the late Patrick James and Iva Alberta (McClintock) Malone, was born April 5, 1932 in West Frankfort, Ill. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and a previous member of...

Jan 21, 2019

Patty Harty, 67, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

She was born on July 13, 1951 to Bill Ward and Velma Ward Shelton in Poplar Bluff, MO. She graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1969. Patty worked at the Poplar Bluff Wal-Mart for nearly 30...

Jan 20, 2019

Earnesteen Elizabeth Rushin, 92, of Poplar Bluff, departed this life on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Earnesteen was born on Aug. 12, 1926, to the late Maggie Mae (Spencer) & Charles Lafayette Dees in Zalma, Mo. She moved with her family to Poplar Bluff as a small child and has been a...

Jan 16, 2019

Mrs. Janet Helen Baird (Wilson) died after a long courageous battle with cancer at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center on January 16, 2019 at the age of 75.

Janet was born on December 5th 1943 in St. Louis, MO to Earl and Quetta Wilson. She graduated from Central Missouri State College in 1965 with a BS in...

Jan 16, 2019

Mary Alice Tagnani, 98, of Poplar Bluff, MO went to be with our Lord in Heaven during the early hours of the morning on Wednesday January 16, 2019 at Hunter's Acres Nursing Facility.

Mary was born to Essie Bell and Willie Kirkland on February 4, 1921 in Verona; MS. Mary lived an exciting and adventurous life in...

Jan 16, 2019

Janie Elaine White, 60, was granted her angel wings on Wednesday January 16, 2019. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Janie had touched in some small way throughout her short, yet very memorable life. Janie’s life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by her understood that the quality of...

Jan 15, 2019

Lola D Hager, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Tuesday Jan. 15, 2019 at Mark Twain Caring Center.

Mrs. Hager was born June 13, 1942 to Chester and Rosie (Yardley) Deaton. She was of the protestant faith, and was a homemaker.

She was united in marriage to Bobby Hager on Oct. 17, 1983. He...

Jan 14, 2019

Harold D. Griffin, 94, formerly of Poplar Bluff died Monday, January 14, 2019, at Crystal Oaks Skilled Nursing Facility.

Harold was born May 27, 1924. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Georgie Griffin; his sons: Donald (Liz) Griffin of San Antonio, Texas; Ronald (Jane) Griffin of Pevely, and Rocky (Sandy) Griffin of Imperial; a...

Jan 14, 2019

Dorothy Gatewood, 95, Cherokee Village, Ark., formally of Rector, Ark. entered Heavans gates Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 at Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehab Center in Ash Flat, Ark.

Mrs. Gatewood, the daughter of the late George and Florence (Bruce) Stout was born July 9, 1923 in Butler County, Mo. She was of the Pentecostal faith. During her earlier...

Jan 12, 2019

Shirley Ketcherside, 88, passed away peacefully in her home on January 12, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley was born to Bill and Lela Grayam (Wright) in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Shirley was a very strong lady and the mother of two strong sons. She was always willing to help anyone she could. Shirley (Mighty Mouse) played...

Jan 7, 2019

Willis W. Hufford, 97, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, January 7, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Hufford, the son of the late Elzie and Loveda (Gough) Hufford was born Feb. 20, 1921 in Flint, Michigan. He was a member of the Green Forest Church of Christ. He was a retired carpenter with St. Louis...

Jan 6, 2019

Steve Hanley, 69, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on January 6, 2019 in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Steve was born on January 24, 1949 to John and Mryis Hanley of Arizona. Steve worked as a truck driver for Gregory Logistics for over 10 years. Steve married the love of his life Betty in 1977.

Steve is...

Jan 2, 2019

Angela Kay Ruark, 51, of Fort Worth, Texas, died Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at the Cardiac Center at Harris, in Fort Worth. Angela was born May 22, 1967. She was a member of Gateway Church in Fort Worth, TX. She enjoyed spending time with family, arts and crafts, as well as games.

Survivors include her son, Jacob...

Jan 1, 2019

Stephon Simmon Smith was born January 15, 1993 in Chicago, Il to the proud parents of Dannette Michelle Simmon and Matthew Simmon. He moved with his family to Poplar Bluff, MO in December 1998.

Stephon attended and graduated Poplar Bluff Senior High School where he played football all four years of school. In his youth, Stephon enjoyed...

Dec 31, 2018

Tony Hawkins, 62, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.

He was born on October 2, 1956 in Poplar Bluff and adopted by Clifton and Elsie (Schenewerk) Hawkins as an infant. He graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1974 and later enlisted in the United States...