Obituaries

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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Cora Claudine Jett

Dec 12, 2017

Cora Claudine Sharp Jett and her identical twin were born December 7, 1917, in Marston, Missouri, and grew up in New Madrid, Missouri. The twins participated in sports throughout their school years, playing basketball, tennis, and running track. Their favorite activity, however, was dancing. If music was playing, they were dancing. Cora continued to love dancing throughout...

Juanita Mae Lee

Dec 11, 2017

Juanita Mae Lee, 89, of Benton, Mo., formally of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 at Chateau Girardeau, in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Mrs. Lee, the daughter of the late Holland and Lillie (Hickson) Herndon, was born Aug. 23, 1928 in Marmaduke, Ark. She was a member of the Unity Baptist Church of Benton,...

Minnie Elizabeth Lashley

Dec 10, 2017

Minnie Elizabeth Lashley, 71, of Poplar Bluff passed away Sunday. Dec. 10, 2017 at her residence.

Minnie, the daughter of the late Charles D. and Osa F. (Durrow) Gilbert, was born Oct. 28, 1946 in Wayne County, Mo. She was of the Pentecostal faith and had retired as a Home Health Caregiver. Minnie’s greatest love...

Mary Belle Divine Smith

Dec 9, 2017

Mary Belle Divine Smith, 90, of Cartersville, GA, formerly of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017 in Cartersville.

Mary was the daughter of Raymond and Veda Divine. After marriage, she and her former husband, Lloyd C Smith, and daughter, Sherry, moved to Royal Oak, MI where they lived for over 30 years....

Dante Piroli

Dec 7, 2017

Dante Piroli, 87, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at his residence.

He was born on August 28, 1930 to Guy and Marina (Battisti) Piroli in Aliquippa, PA. Dante served in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Africa working in communications during the Korean War. Dante retired as a currier...

Arthur Mcgee

Dec 6, 2017

Arthur McGee, 90, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Cedargate Healthcare in Poplar Bluff.

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

Pat Hente

Dec 6, 2017

Pat Hente, 60, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at her residence in Poplar Bluff.

Arrangements and obituary are pending and will be posted when available.

Carol Joan Jones

Dec 3, 2017

Carol Jean Jones, 81, of Doniphan, Mo., passed away Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 at the Current River Nursing Center in Doniphan. Ms. Jones, the daughter of the late William Henry and Marian (Sensabaugh) Davis, was born March 1, 1941 in Naylor, Mo. She was of the Methodist faith and had retired as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Ms. Jones enjoyed...

Phillip James Crites

Dec 3, 2017

Phillip James Crites, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Phillip, the son of Geraldine D. (Loberg) Crites and the late Ralph J. Crites, was born Sept. 13, 1951 in Cape Girardeau, MO. Phillip was a member of First United Methodist Church in Poplar Bluff,...

Frances Lorraine Conover

Dec 2, 2017

Frances Lorraine (Owens) Conover, 76, of Poplar Bluff died Saturday, December 2, 2017.

Mrs. Conover was born May 7, 1941 in Poplar Bluff. She was an active member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, and retired as a highly respected and influential elementary school teacher in Poplar Bluff in 2008. Known by many as “Grannie...