Obituaries

Allie Laura Keeney Mack

Dec 29, 2017

Allie Laura Keeney Mack, of Warrenton, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 at the Warrenton Manor.

Mrs. Mack, the daughter of the late Edward and Maude White Keeney, was born Jan 23, 1921 in Carter County, Mo. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, and was a homemaker.

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Travis Hart

Dec 29, 2017

Travis Kenneth Hart, 39, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.

He was born on September 7, 1978 to Kenneth Hart and Debra Uhl Ford in Poplar Bluff, MO. He graduated from Excelsior Springs High School in 1997. Travis worked as a mechanic for Baldwin...

Mary Jean Bingham

Dec 29, 2017

Mary Jean Bingham, 89, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017 at her residence.

She was born on June 27, 1928 to Nathan and Effie (Bond) Timmons in Doniphan, MO. Mary owned Que Sera Boutique in Valley Plaza.

Mary is survived by her children, Donna New and Lyndal “Stag” Bates and wife,...

Sheri Gilmore

Dec 27, 2017

Sheri Ann Gilmore, 39, of Neelyville, died on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at her residence.

She was born on August 30, 1978 to Jeff and Cassie (Atwell) Gilmore in Goldsboro, NC. Sheri graduated from Neelyville High School in 1996. She was baptized and a member of the Neelyville United Methodist Church.

She enjoyed working as...

Jesse Ice

Dec 27, 2017

Jesse Otto Ice, 74, of Wappapello, passed away surrounded by his girls on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.

He was born on January 3, 1943 to Roy and Bertha (Smith) Ice in Holcomb, MO. He loved spending his time watching his girls barrel racing and riding horses. He also...

Fidel "Poncho" Perez Aquino

Dec 27, 2017

Fidel “Poncho” Perez Aquino, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017 at his residence.

Poncho, the son of the late Fidel and Reyes (Perez) Aquino, was born April 24, 1935 in Mexico City, Mexico. He was of the Baptist faith and had retired after 42 years as an OR Porter for...

Wilbert Lee Ball

Dec 25, 2017

Wilbert Lee Ball left to be with the Lord on December 25, 2017 at 1:15 am at John J Pershing VA Medical Center. Wilbert was born January 20, 1929 in Parma, MO, to Ida Mae Henderson and Louis Ball. He was raised by his grandparents Oliva and Henry Blackman. He confessed his faith in Christ at an early age...

Jimmie Hampton

Dec 24, 2017

Jimmie Dean Hampton, 59, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at his residence.

He was born on January 25, 1958 to Thomas and Lucille (Starns) Hampton in Flint, MI. Jimmie worked as a farm hand his entire life. On August 12, 1987 he married Susan England in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Jimmie...

James Rush

Dec 24, 2017

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Dr. Bob J. Casey

Dec 23, 2017

Dr. Bob J. Casey, 90, a prominent retired Poplar Bluff dentist passed away Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Bob, the son of the late John and La Doskie (Allen) Casey, was born June 29, 1927 in Poplar Bluff. He was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School class of 1945. In 1946, Bob...

Leta Whiteley

Dec 22, 2017

Leta Lee Whiteley, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on December 22, 2017 at Hearthside Senior Living Center in Collierville, TN., with her family at her side.

She was born on March 10, 1928 to Harrison and Cora (Druly) Snodgrass in Moark, AR. and, graduated from Neelyville High School where she played varsity basketball and, was...

Knowell "Wade" Hampton

Dec 21, 2017

Knowell “Wade” Hampton, 68, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at his residence in Poplar Bluff.

Memorial Services will be held by the family at a later date.

Linda Lou Phillips

Dec 20, 2017

Linda Lou Phillips, 75, long-time resident of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed from this earthly life and went home to be with the Lord Jesus, Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at her home in Poplar Bluff. Linda was born October 2, 1942, in Wardell, MO, to parents Wiley and Mildred Vickery. She grew up on a farm in Wardell, MO...

Debra Ann Potter

Dec 20, 2017

Debra Ann Potter, 56, of Wappapello, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017.

Debbie, the daughter of Velbert Earl Hammack and Ted Ola Williams, was born April 21, 1961 in St. Louis, Mo. She was of the Baptist faith. Debbie was a long time employee of Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, where she was a...

Gary Worley

Dec 19, 2017

Gary Worley, 55, of Puxico, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital.

He was born on August 16, 1962 to Gene Worley and Gigi Alexander in Springfield, Missouri. Gary worked at Worley Implement with his family for most of his life. Gary was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending the days on...

Ada Tripp

Dec 18, 2017

Ada (Shirrell) Tripp, age 95, died after a long illness on December 18, 2017.

Ada was a wonderful example of faith, service and love. A longtime member of Little Brushy Baptist Church in Wappapello, MO, a charter member of Faith Baptist Church in Wappapello, MO, and most recently a member of Black River Baptist Church in Broseley,...

Karen Rae James

Dec 16, 2017

Karen Rae James, 52, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at her home. Karen was born Jan. 19, 1965 in Chillicothe, MO to the late Larry L. James and Nancy Locke (James) Ferraro. Her three brothers, Tommy James, Kenny James and Michael James; her loving friend Pat Waddell; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins,...

Barbara Lee Cowin

Dec 16, 2017

Barbara Lee Cowin, 68, of Harviell, passed away on December 16, 2017 at her residence in Harviell.

She was born on August 30, 1949 to John and Marie (Pixley) Sides in Bell City, Missouri.

Barbara graduated Mineral Area College with her RN degree in 1986. Barbara worked at Lucy Lee Hospital as Psychiatric Nurse where...

Robin Jo Fisher

Dec 15, 2017

Robin Jo Fisher, 56, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Robin, the daughter of Sue (Shearon) and Ted J. Fisher, was born Oct. 2, 1961 in Butler County. She was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School Class of 1980 and a graduate of Patricia Stevens...

Alice Brown

Dec 13, 2017

Alice Brown, 90, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at her residence in Poplar Bluff.

She was born on January 6, 1927 to Henry and Zula (Middleton) Freeman in Charleston, SC. On June 26, 1949 she married Samuel Brown in New York, NY. He preceded her in death on July 1, 1995.

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