Obituaries

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...

Mar 18, 2018

Irene Smith, age 89, left her earthly residence on Sunday evening, March 18, 2018 with her loving family at her side. She is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ experiencing the joys of heaven, having become a believer and being river baptized in 1950.

The former Wilma Irene Robbins was...

Mar 16, 2018

Flynn Logan Wyatt III, 56, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at his residence.

He was the 3rd child of Flynn and Minnie Wyatt of Poplar Bluff, Mo. Flynn graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1981 and joined the U.S. Navy. After proudly serving his country he joined the Boilermakers...

Mar 15, 2018

Johnny Edward Stiber, Jr., 66, of Poplar Bluff, died Thursday, March 15, 2018, at his home.

Born Aug. 13, 1951, to Alice (Taylor) Vandermark in Poplar Bluff, he died after walking his beloved dog Milo, who preceded him in death, on a sunny spring afternoon 40 years to the day after his father's death.

After...

Mar 15, 2018

Gene Woodsmall, 83, of Nixa, passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Poplar Bluff, MO.

He lived life on his own terms, expected a lot from those around him, took responsibility very seriously, made very few bad decisions, maintained a dignified persona, and was a private individual. His last bad decision, to have bypass surgery, was...

Mar 14, 2018

Ernestine Johnson Roberts, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at her residence.

Mrs. Roberts, the seventh child of E.J. and Mary Ann McKeller Johnson, was born Sept. 4, 1950 in Scott County, Mo. She grew up in the Parma and Essex area and later moved to Poplar Bluff where she...