Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Jul 24, 2018

Melba Jean McCoy, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at St. Louis University Hospital.

Melba Jean, the daughter of the late Walter C. and Edna (Jones) Hendrickson, was born April 30, 1938 in Butler County. She was of the Christian faith. Melba Jean was a retired Register Nurse. After her...

Jul 22, 2018

Janice Kaye Doyle, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Westwood Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Doyle, daughter of the late Willard Paul and Phoebe (Sisney) Perry was born Aug. 18, 1945 in Eugene, Oregon. She attended Osborn General Baptist Church in Qulin, Mo. Mrs. Doyle assisted her husband...

Jul 17, 2018

Victor E. Osher, Jr., 84, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Graham Hospital in Canton, Ill.

Mr. Osher was born Feb. 17, 1934 to the late Victor E. Osher Sr. and Margaret Smith Osher in St. Louis, Mo. They later moved to Farmington, Mo, where all his formal education had...

Jul 17, 2018

Shirley E. Elliott, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at St. Francis Healthcare in Cape Girardeau.

Shirley, the daughter of the late Roscoe and Irene Holder Mondy, was born July 11, 1949 in Humboldt, Tenn. She was a member of the New Covenant Fellowship Church. During her earlier years Shirley...

Jul 14, 2018

Phyllis Y. Williams, 71, of Dexter, Mo., formerly of Qulin, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Ms. Williams, the daughter of the late William and Marie Barker Williams, was born July 22, 1946 in Dagenham, England. Over the years she worked as a waitress and Chef. Ms. Williams enjoyed...

Jul 10, 2018

Teresa R. Kuper, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff.

Ms. Kuper, the daughter of the late George and Kathryn Friedman was born Aug. 4, 1933 in Glennonville, Mo. She was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and had retired from...

Jul 10, 2018

Shirley Harley, daughter of Thelma Walker and the late Roosevelt West, was born March 28, 1951, in Catron, Missouri. She passed away at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, July 10th at home in Poplar Bluff, after a long battle with cancer. She leaves behind three sons—Derrick Wright and Leroy Harley of Los Angeles, CA, and Brice Harley of Poplar...

Jul 9, 2018

Bruce Redwine, 93, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2018 at Westwood Hills in Poplar Bluff.

He was born on August 31, 1924 to Horace and Pearle Redwine in Maynard, AR. Bruce graduated from Pace College in 1953 with a Bachelor of Business Administration. Bruce worked as a Senior Auditor for the IRS for...

Jul 6, 2018

Thomas Edward Yeakley, 79, of Poplar Bluff went home to be with our Lord July 6th, 2018, after dying peacefully surrounded by his family at home.

Tom was born June 10th, 1939, in Xenia, Ohio. In October of 1961, Tom enlisted with the National Guard, then was activated into the Army as a Medic during the Berlin...

Jul 5, 2018

Vivian Ruth (Armes) Blackburn, 78, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018.

She was born on May 27, 1940 to Henry and Tinnie Armes in Poplar Bluff, MO. Vivian retired from the John J Pershing VA after 27 years of service as an LPN. Vivian was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan who rarely...

Jul 5, 2018

Kathleen Marie Gallamore Tudor, 64, went to be with her Lord & Savior on July5, 2018 in Poplar Bluff, MO.

She was born February 7, 1954 to Odie Z. “Eddie” Wesley and Lois Holland Wesley who preceded her in death. On February 12, 1972, she married John Gallamore. He passed away on November 23, 2011....

Jul 3, 2018

Vernon J. “Tootie” Benton, Jr., 91, of Qulin, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo. and Benton, Ark., passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at his nephew’s residence in Qulin.

Vernon, the son of the late Vernon J. Sr. and Ruby Edith Hefner Benton, was born April 30, 1927 in Piggott, Ark. He was a long-time...

Jul 2, 2018

Dorothy Ann Stacy, 70, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., left this earth to join her Heavenly Father Monday, July 2, 2018 at her home.

Dorothy, the daughter of the late Paul and Anna Tyler was born Dec. 30, 1947 in Manila, Ark. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church of Harviell and was a retired...

Jun 27, 2018

Stanley P. Holder, 73, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at his home after a brief battle with cancer.

Stan, the son of the late Elmer and Clara Ballard Holder, was born Dec. 30, 1944 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. He was a member of...

Jun 24, 2018

Frederick Leonard Lock, 58, of Fredericktown, Mo., passed away Sunday, June 25, 2018 at Stockhoff Memorial Nursing Home in Fredericktown.

Mr. Lock, the son of the late Charles and Eileen Elliott Lock, was born May 9, 1960 in Kokomo, IN. He was of the Baptist faith. Before his health began to fail he worked for...