Obituaries

Apr 17, 2018

Gary Harlan Lewis, 74, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.

He was born on March 27, 1944, to William and Louise (Welch) Lewis in Holcomb, MO. He served in Naval Intelligence during the Vietnam War. He graduated from SIU – Edwardsville with a Bachelor's in English...

Apr 17, 2018

Marva Lynn Bergkoetter, 57, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at her residence.

She was born on January 2, 1961 to Ralph and Dorothy (Thornberry) Harty in Poplar Bluff, MO.

She enjoyed working in the family strawberry farm, gardening, outdoors, cabinetry, and carpentry.

Marva is survived by her husband,...

Apr 17, 2018

Marie Drake, 70, of Qulin, Mo., passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at St. Louis University Hospital.

Marie, the daughter of the late John J. and Henrietta A. Stenger Weatherholt, was born May 17, 1947 in Glennonville, Mo. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Marie was a farmer’s wife and a passionate...

Apr 14, 2018

Gregory Allan Barger, 50, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Saturday April 14, 2018 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR.

He was born on October 18, 1967 to Enos and Carolyn (Pratt) Barger in St. Louis, MO. He graduated in 1985 from Living Word Christian Academy in Poplar Bluff. Most recently Greg...

Apr 14, 2018

Jo Ann McGowen, daughter of the late Everett and Myrtle Frye Hawkins passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018. She was born April 15, 1932 in Kennett, Missouri.

On May 21, 1949, she married Roy McGowen in Poplar Bluff. He survives.

Mrs. McGowen was a full-time homemaker until her children attended school. She worked...

Apr 12, 2018

Vernon Carl Crossen, 92, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Mark Twain Caring Center.

Vernon, the son of the late Ollie and Edith Crockett Crossen, was born May 28, 1925 in Neelyville, Mo. He graduated from Neelyville High School and The University of Missouri.

Vernon was a member...

Apr 8, 2018

James Edward Gilbert, 65, of Campbell, Mo., passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

James, the son of the late Andrew Jackson and Pauline Smith Gilbert, was born Nov. 10, 1952 in Berwyn, Ill. He had retired after many years as a custodian for the Campbell Schools. James enjoyed spending...

Apr 4, 2018

James L. Shepard, 29, of Wappapello, Mo., the son of Ronald Shepard and Linda Collins of Wappapello, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 4, 2018.

James was born Dec. 12, 1988 in St. Louis. He was a Landscaper. James enjoyed working outside, fishing and animals; especially cats. He was an avid sports enthusiast.

James...

Apr 3, 2018

Lynda Kae Norris, 63, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

She was born on May 26, 1954 to Louis and Alberta (Hughs) Norris in Springfield, IL. She attended Divernon High School in Divernon, IL. She worked at Hobb's in Springfield, IL. After moving to Poplar Bluff she...

Apr 3, 2018

Franklin Smith, age 69, of Poplar Bluff, Mo, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.

Franklin, the son of the late Thomas F. and Geraldean (Hert) Smith, was born on Jan. 17, 1949 in Poplar Bluff. He was of the Protestant faith, and had retired in 1984 as...

Mar 30, 2018

Johnny Charles Atwell, Sr., 78, of Neelyville, passed away, Friday, March 30, 2018, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

He was born November 22, 1939, to Nathaniel H. and M. Earline (Parrish) Atwell in Naylor, MO. He graduated from Neelyville High School in 1957 and married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Louise Hover, on May 10,...

Mar 30, 2018

Roger Thomas Abbott, 69, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

He was born on August 13, 1948 to Delmar and Ruth (Mathis) Abbott in Poplar Bluff, MO. He graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1966 and attended Baylor. Roger was the President of the Credit Bureau...

Mar 29, 2018

Lucas Warren Moore, 36, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

He was born on July 28, 1981 to Daniel and Shelley (Sizemore) Moore in Poplar Bluff, MO. He graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 2000 and Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville in 2008 with his Bachelor's...

Mar 28, 2018

Herbert Arnold Hamm, 87, of Imperial, Mo., passed away Wednesday, March 28 at de Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis, Mo.

Mr. Hamm, the son of the late Herbert Hamm and Edith Buchanan (and stepson of Grover Buchanan), was born Sept. 3, 1930 in Madison, Illinois. He was a member of the New Hope United...

Mar 28, 2018

Gail Lorraine Lane, 70 of Poplar Bluff, Mo passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 surrounded by the people who loved her.

Gail, the second daughter of Andrew and Lorraine Hager, was born January 1, 1948 in Ontario, California. She was of the Christian faith. Gail had retired from the State of Missouri where she...

Mar 26, 2018

Donald G. Hundrieser, 79, of Wappapello, Mo., passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at his residence.

Mr. Hundrieser, the son of the late Jules and Anne (Collins) Hundrieser was born May 6, 1938 in Chicago, Ill. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He proudly served his country in the United States Army....

Mar 26, 2018

Mary G. Hooper, 90, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at Sunset Hills Health and Rehab Center in St. Louis, MO.

Mary, the daughter of the late William F. Arnold and Jaylee Willison Arnold Stinson, was born June 3, 1927 in Central City, Ky. She was of the Pentecostal faith and...

Mar 24, 2018

Mary B. Verble, 95, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Oakdale Care Center.

Mrs. Verble, the daughter of the late Edward Franklin and Audra Leota (Patterson) Alsobrook was born February 15, 1923 in Chafee, Mo. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Verble enjoyed...

Mar 20, 2018

Raymond Henry Cooper, 81, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Ray was born on October 17, 1936, to Corbett and Mary (Alexander) Cooper in Hartshorn, Mo. He enlisted in the United States Army and served until he was honorably discharged. Ray went on...

Mar 19, 2018

Ilaha Fern Bunn, 103, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, March 19, 2018 at The Manor.

Miss. Bunn, the daughter of the late George Harvey and Dolly (Santas) Bunn was born Aug. 21, 1914 in Juneau County, Wis. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church. Miss. Bunn worked for General Motors’ AC...