Obituaries

Feb 9, 2018

Barbara Meredith Phillips (Pepmiller), age 81, passed peacefully February 9th 2018, surrounded by her daughters. Barbara is preceded in death by her Mother and Father, Kathryn and Richard Pepmiller of Doniphan, MO, her husband Don, her youngest brother Sam Pepmiller of Plymouth, MN and her son-in-law Jesse Pippens of Collinsville, IL She is survived by her daughters Merry Pippens...

Feb 9, 2018

Leonia Parthenia Parish, 91, of Neelyville, MO, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018 at Cedargate Nursing Home in Poplar Bluff.

She was born on January 4, 1927, to Oscar and Lillie (Robertson) Vangilder in rural Northeastern Arkansas. On September 30, 1944, she married Roy Lee Parish in Piggott, AR. He preceded her in death on January...

Feb 6, 2018

Kathryn Eddington, 70, of Wappapello, MO passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018.

She was born on January 23, 1948 to Clarence and Edna (Schirard) Hoyt in Ruppert, ID. She worked at Doctor's Regional Medical Center and later for Black River Medical Center in Poplar Bluff for several years until her retirement.

Kathryn loved rescuing...

Feb 6, 2018

John Lumsden, 86, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on February 6, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

He was born on December 5, 1931 to Charles and Ora (Wilmurth) Lumsden in Matthews, MO. He graduated from Canalou High School and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from The University of Missouri in Columbia. John worked...

Feb 3, 2018

Pauline G. Haas, 88, passed away at Oakdale Residential Care Center, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on Saturday, February 3, 2018. Mrs. Haas was born on February 11, 1929 in Delaware County, Iowa to the late Edwin and Gertrude (Richmond) Jones.

On May 5, 1948, she married Vincent Haas at St Luke’s Catholic Church in Hopkinton,Iowa....

Feb 3, 2018

Betty L. Ezell, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, February 03, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Ezell, the daughter of the late John Riley and Etta Belle (Russell) Dees was born Aug. 10, 1939 in Houston, Texas. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Ezell enjoyed camping, baking and also she...

Jan 31, 2018

Robert (Bob) Bailey Sr., 77, of Greenville, passed away on January 31, 2018 at his residence in Greenville, Mo.

Robert was born on March 15, 1940 to Margaret Bailey in West Memphis, AR. Robert worked as a lifelong machinist, and owner operator of Bailey Machine until his illness retired him. On March 31, 1978 he married Dianne,...

Jan 30, 2018

Frances Hughes Yeager Byers, 99, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Westwood Healthcare in Poplar Bluff.

She was born on December 12, 1918 in Arkadelphia, AR to Alvah and Lida May (Beaty) Hughes. Frances was a retired teacher where she taught in the Stuttgart School District for over 30 years. She...

Jan 27, 2018

Ron Resnik, 71, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at his residence.

He was born on July 3, 1946 to Lawrence and Vineta (Womack) Resnik in Poplar Bluff. He graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1964. After graduation he attended Christan Brothers College in Memphis, TN and then enlisted in the United...

Jan 20, 2018

Paul William (Bill) Booker, of Poplar Bluff passed away on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at the age of 62.

Bill was born to Paul and Eleanor Carter Booker on May 12, 1955 in Poplar Bluff, Mo., both of whom preceded him in death.

An all-star pitcher with a wicked curve and a trumpet...

Jan 20, 2018

Louise E. Huff-Allen, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 in Poplar Bluff.

Louise, the daughter of the late Walter and Della T. Hill Holland, was born Feb. 24, 1928 in Ellsinore, Mo. She was a member of First Church of God and had retired as assistant manager from Sherwin-Williams. Louise...

Jan 18, 2018

Mary Helen Woodfin, 93, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff.

Helen, the daughter of the late Monroe and Nancie James Hindman, was born May 13, 1924 in Brownwood, Mo. She was a member of Bethel General...

Jan 18, 2018

George “Eddie” Crudgington, 79, of Piedmont, Mo., formally of Poplar Bluff, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Clarks Mountain Nursing Center in Piedmont, Mo.

Mr. Crudgington, the son of the late George and Madge (Hill) Crudgington, was born March 5, 1938 in Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Survivors include three children, Dean (Sharon) Crudgington...

Jan 18, 2018

Martha June Franklin, 81, of St. James, Mo., passed away Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 at St. James Care Center.

Mrs. Franklin, the daughter of the late Edward Rector and Concordia Hoehne Brown, was born June 29, 1936 in St. James. She was a homemaker and took pride in caring for her family. Mrs. Franklin was...

Jan 18, 2018

Peggy Jean Allen, 74, of Williamsville, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Peggy is survived by her loving spouse of, J.R. Allen; two children, Connie Allen and Derek "Ricky" Allen; 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, 1 sisters, and several nieces and nephews. We know there are so many...

Jan 17, 2018

Carroll Sue Belt, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., entered the gates of Heaven and lovingly met face to face with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018 at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff.

Carroll, the daughter of the late Elden and Elva Mae Grogan Kirby, was born Oct. 16, 1931 in Kennett,...

Jan 16, 2018

Dr. Thomas O. Wood, 89, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was a Family Practitioner at Kneibert Clinic for 15 years beginning in 1972. Prior to this, he had practiced in Judsonia and England, Arkansas. After leaving Kneibert Clinic he practiced at the John J. Pershing VAMC from 1987 until 1993. Dr....

Jan 12, 2018

Ronald Dee."Pete" Ainley, 73, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff. Pete, the son of the late Joseph Roy and Mary Ollie Black Ainley, was born Oct. 27, 1944 in Corning, Ark. He was of the Pentecostal faith. Pete proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a retired factory...

Jan 11, 2018

Eddie E. Patterson, 71, of Wappapello, Mo., passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018 at his residence.

Eddie was the son of the late Ray “Pat” H. and Tessie Mae Griffith Patterson. He was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School Class of 1965 and was of the Baptist faith. He had retired from St. Louis...

Jan 11, 2018

Johnema Pinkerton, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018.

Mrs. Pinkerton was born in Perry County Ark. on August 19, 1943 to the Rev. Leanord and Frances (Baker) Loyd.

Mrs. Pinkerton was a homemaker and had previously owned and operated Johnie’s Wig World in Poplar Bluff.

Survivors...