Obituaries

Rick Plemmons

Aug 18, 2018

Charles "Rick" Richard Plemmons, 67, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

He was born on December 13, 1950 to Charles and Wanda (Graham) Plemmons in St. Louis, MO and was of the Baptist faith. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Rick served honorably in the United...

Ryan Elwell

Aug 18, 2018

Ryan Anthony Ray Elwell, 33, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

He was born on January 26, 1985 to John Elwell and Laura (DeGaris) Greco in Poplar Bluff, MO. He worked for Brick Oven Pizza and Maya's in Poplar Bluff.

Ryan enjoyed fishing and hunting,...

Judy L. Giambelluca

Aug 17, 2018

Judy L. (Perry) Giambelluca departed from this life peacefully on Aug. 17, 2018 at St. Francis Medical Center surrounded by her family. Judy was born on Feb. 1, 1936 in Avert, Mo. to Walter and Viola Perry. She graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1953, where she was a member of the cheerleading squad and volleyball team. In...

Randy Carter Hoxworth

Aug 17, 2018

Randy Carter Hoxworth, 67, of Springville, Tenn., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, August 17, 2018 at his residence.

Randy, the son of the late Robert Carson and Audrey Baysinger Hoxworth, was born Feb. 13, 1951 in Poplar Bluff. He was of the Baptist faith, and...

Ramona Katherine Young

Aug 17, 2018

Ramona Katherine Young, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., was born into eternal life Friday, Aug. 17, 2018 at Cedargate Care Center in Poplar Bluff.

Ramona, the daughter of the late Thomas Orville and Lydia Katherine Magrum Smith, was born Dec. 13, 1938 in Qulin, Mo. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church, and had...

Judy Ann Starbuck

Aug 15, 2018

Judy Ann Starbuck, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff. Judy, the daughter of Rudy John and Ruby Alice Moore Jaco, was born Nov. 20, 1950 in Blytheville, Ark. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren. Judy married the love of...

Tammy Trogdon Foust

Aug 14, 2018

Tammy Maureen Foust-Trogdon passed from this world August 14, 2018 at her residence.

She entered this life on November 16, 1958 as the daughter of Robert and Patricia (Wyatt) Foust in Poplar Bluff. She was a Christian and a very spiritual person.

Survivors include her mother, Patricia Wyatt of Poplar Bluff; three daughters, Christy (Matt)...

Joe Howard Peyton

Aug 13, 2018

Joe Howard Peyton, 86, died August 13, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Joe, the son of Otto and Grace (Moore) Peyton, was born October 5, 1931 in Wayne City, Ill. He was of the Baptist faith. Joe proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was an owner and operator...

H. H. "Bud" White

Aug 13, 2018

H.H. “Bud” White, born July 20, 1936, in Royal Oak, Michigan, to Troy and Grace White and left this world as we know it in Poplar Bluff on August 13, 2018. Troy White was the Pastor of Alliance Church in Bernie, Missouri until he was fatally injured in a hunting accident in 1964. After graduating from High...

Charles Faust

Aug 12, 2018

Charles Ray Faust, 74, of Arnold, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at his residence.

Charles was born on December 27, 1943 to John Foust and Irene McPheeters. Charles worked as a machine operator for most of his life in Saint Louis.

Charles is survived by his children two sons, William Ray Faust, Charles...

Carole Bedell

Aug 11, 2018

Carole Ellen Bedell, 72, of Poplar Bluff, passed from this life on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff.

She was born on February 3, 1946 to William and Irene (Boeving) Clarkson in Poplar Bluff, MO. She graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1963 and obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Education from The...

Darrell Dwayne Brown, Jr.

Aug 10, 2018

Darrell Dwayne Brown, Jr., 23, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Friday, Aug. 10, 2018 at his residence.

Darrell, beloved son of Tina Sieben Batton, was born Nov. 7, 1994 in Poplar Bluff. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was known for being quite a jokester. Darrell loved being with his dog Gemma...

Richard Lee Creviston

Aug 9, 2018

Richard Lee Creviston, 88, a longtime resident of Morgan County, passed from this life on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 8:35 pm at The Springs of Mooresville with his loved ones by his side. Richard’s life began on Thursday, May 29, 1930 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was one of five children born to the late William...

Richard G. Pitchie

Aug 5, 2018

Richard G. Pitchie, 88, of Poplar Bluff, passed on August 5, 2018, and is hopefully already improving his handicap on a most excellent golf course.

Born in 1930 in Riverside, California, he was an original beach boy and surfing by the age of 6.

His service in the Air Force brought him to St. Louis,...

James Vernon Faughn

Aug 2, 2018

James Vernon Faughn, age 77, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 peacefully in his home in Poplar Bluff, surrounded by his wife, daughters, and many loved ones.

Jim was born on June 22, 1941 in Cardin, Oklahoma to John Faughn and Emma Jane Frizell. In 1970, he met the love of his life and...

John Robert Varity

Aug 1, 2018

John Robert Varity, 85, of St. Louis, Mo., formally of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018 at St. Lukes Hospital.

John, the son of the late Joseph and Mildred (Burch) Breth, was born July 9, 1933 in East St. Louis, Ill. He was of the Baptist faith. In his earlier years he...

Shawn Montgomery

Aug 1, 2018

Shawn Dale Montgomery, 42, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

He was born on December 19, 1975 to Dale and Nova (Pratt) Montgomery in Poplar Bluff, MO. He graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1994.

Shawn was a passionate gamer and lover of all...

Alice Modell Scobey

Jul 30, 2018

Modell Scobey was born September 17, 1921 in Vilonia, AR. and died July 30, 2018. Modell’s life goal was to make life lived between the dash (birth to death) count.

Those who knew her best can testify to her contribution through her love, listening, faith and wisdom.

When Modell was 14 years old...

Debra Holifield

Jul 29, 2018

Debra Schroyer Holifield, 62, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018 in Poplar Bluff.

She was born on November 27, 1955 to Randy and Gerlene (Jordan) Schroyer in Gideon, MO. She graduated from Gideon High School in 1974. After graduation she obtained her Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Special Education from Arkansas State University....

Jerry Kearby

Jul 27, 2018

Jerry Allen Kearby, 68, of Ellsinore, MO passed away on Friday, July 27, 2018 at Poplar Bluff, MO.

He was born on October 2, 1949 to Norma Kearbey in Coon Island, MO. He graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1967. After high school he enlisted in The United States Army and the Army Reserves for over...