Obituaries

Jul 12, 2024

Ronald Irvin, 78, of Qulin, MO passed away on July 12, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Ron was born on June 14, 1946, to Margaret Upton in Sikeston, Missouri.  He married Patricia Kelly on August 3, 2003, in Memphis Tennessee. Ron was an avid fisherman, liked tinkering with lawn equipment, playing cards and...

Jul 10, 2024

AnnaSue VanDover-Norton passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

She was born on a Sunday, December 4, 1938, in Fayetteville, Arkansas to the late Carl and Anna (Spencer) Hall.

She was proceeded in death by her husbands, Billy Ray VanDover and Ernie Norton; daughter Carrie; son, Billy Ray VanDover...

Jul 10, 2024

Kenneth Lee Brannum, 64,  passed away on July 10, 2024, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Kenneth was born on January 4, 1960, to Bobby and Irma (Gentry) Brannum in St. Louis, Missouri. Kenneth was a member of Masonic Lodge 209 of Poplar Bluff and Lodge 568 of Naylor. He really enjoyed spending time with his lodge brothers...

Jul 1, 2024

Bonny Jean Beedle, 69, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on July 01, 2024, at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Bonny was born on May 13, 1955, to Ralph Sr. and Dorothy Berndt in Jolite, Illinois. Bonny liked fishing, and true crime shows but her true passion was spending time with her grandchildren. Bonny was a simple lady...

Jul 1, 2024

Wilma Faye Piroli, 92, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Monday, July 01, 2024, at her home.

Wilma was born on May 6, 1932, to Lloyd and Mable (Haynes) Mayes in Harviell, Missouri. She married Dante Piroli on October 13, 1951, in California.

Wilma was of the Catholic faith. She was a member of the...

Jun 26, 2024

Carole Ann Brown, 76, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on June 26, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Carole was born on July 31, 1947, to Thoris and Eula (Prater) White in Frankclay, Missouri. She married Jerry Brown on October 25, 1966, in Leadwood, Missouri.

Carole was of the Baptist faith....

Jun 26, 2024

Paul Michael Willhite passed away on June 26, 2024m at the age of 60.

Paul was born on July 14, 1963, to Billy and Rose (Wood) Willhite in Newmarket, England. At 7 years old, the Willhite family moved to the United States and settled in Brinkley, Arkansas.

After moving to the U.S., Paul and his...

Jun 18, 2024

Howard Richard Busche, 91, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at St. Anthony's Hospice in Henderson, KY. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 123 N. 8th St., Poplar Bluff, MO with Rev. Daniel Robles as the celebrant.  Burial...

Jun 16, 2024

Poplar Bluff, Missouri has lost a treasured soul with the passing of Brian David Mansfield, affectionately known to many as Manny. On June 16, 2024, Brian too quickly left this world doing what he loved most: camping at Bull Shoals and spending time with family. Brian is leaving behind a legacy of integrity, kindness, and a life rich in...

Jun 13, 2024

Dewey “LaVaun” Hawes, 80, of Cape Girardeau, MO, entered in eternal rest on Thursday June 13, 2024, at St. Sophia Nursing Facility in St. Louis, MO. He was born April 23, 1944, to Rev. Otis, Sr. and Minnie Hawes in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Dewey was affectionately called LaVaun by close friends and relatives. He graduated from Poplar...

Jun 12, 2024

Garry Don Richardson, 78, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Garry was born on April 15, 1946, to Don and Edith (Ashley) Richardson in Gideon, Missouri.

Garry was an Evangelist and traveled around spreading the gospel through Garry Don Richardson Servant Ministries. Garry was...

Jun 10, 2024

Sebastian Arellano Cuevas, 4, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on June 10, 2024, at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN.

Sebastian was born December 15, 2019, in Cape Girardeau, MO, to Vener and Samantha Cuevas.

Sebastian was always affectionate and loving. He loved spending time with and playing with family, friends, and neighbors....

Jun 7, 2024

Peggy E. Batten, 93, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Friday, June 07, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Peggy was born on March 26, 1931, to Frank and Hattie (Crigger) Walker in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Bobby Lee Batten on October 6, 1953; he preceded her on August 01, 1988. She later married Bob...

Jun 6, 2024

Mitzy Louise Cook, 84, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Thursday, June 06, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Mitzy was born on January 20, 1940, to James and Margaret (Parks) Ringham in Chaffee, Missouri. She married Gerald E. Cook on January 12, 1957, in Hernando, Mississippi.

Mitzy thoroughly enjoyed crafts of all kinds;...

May 31, 2024

Betty Ann Morse, 90, of Vero Beach, FL passed away on May 31, 2024, in Vero Beach, Florida. Betty was born on May 23, 1934, in Osceola AR . Betty graduated from ASU in Jonesboro, AR, and taught high school business for 27 years in Witt, IL. After retirement she spent the last 21 years in Vero Beach, FL....

May 29, 2024

Orville Duane Allen, age 98, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau.  Mr. Allen was born March 18, 1926, at Fairdealing, Missouri, to parents Dewey Ruben Allen and his wife, Sylvia Lavada (Hutchison) Allen.  He married Alice Geraldine Eggers on August 1, 1949, who was his wife of seventy years and preceded him in...

May 24, 2024

Jennifer Drake, 33, of Qulin, MO, passed away May 24, 2024 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Jennifer was born on May 17, 1991, to Ronnie and Anathanet Marie (Weatherholt) Drake in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Jennifer never met a stranger. She loved meeting and greeting new people with a handshake and hug. Jennifer had a...

May 21, 2024

Benedict R. Knoppe, 80, of St. Louis, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Mercy South in St. Louis, Missouri.

Ben was born on June 22, 1943, to Joseph and Martha (Bucher) Knoppe in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Ben enjoyed spending time with family and friends. In his younger years, Ben loved to run marathons...

May 20, 2024

Stevie Mansfield, 77, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at Westwood Hills Healthcare.

Stevie was born on March 28, 1947, to Claude and Louisia (Hefner) Mansfield in Piggott, Arkansas. He married Carolyn Louise Knox in 2001 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Stevie enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing, target practicing, or just hanging...

May 14, 2024

Benjamin Wade Phyfer (Ben, Benny P, Phyfe), age 54, passed away May 14, 2024, in Madeira Beach, FL.  Ben was born in Mexico, MO, but he loved to leave off the Missouri part and tell you he was born in “Mexico.”

Ben grew up in Poplar Bluff, MO, on the bank of the beautiful Black River, but...