Obituaries

Oct 21, 2024

Sharon Kay Blue, daughter of the late Buron Fowler and Claudia Brown Fowler, was born on November 8, 1944, in Poplar Bluff Missouri, and departed this life surrounded by her family on October 21, 2024, at Westwood Hills Rehabilitation Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 79.

Sharon retired from Butler County Health Department after...

Oct 20, 2024

Fay Lavern Powell, 88, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Cedargate Health Care.

Fay was born on February 20, 1936, to John and Iva Gladys (Walker) Kanell in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Robert "Bob" Earl Powell on August 09, 1959, in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Fay was a member of...

Oct 19, 2024

Patricia Ann Seib, 87, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, surrounded by family at her home.

Patricia was born on November 13, 1936, to Esco and Corona (Glause) Collier in Commerce, Missouri.

After marrying the late Joseph Seib, Patricia started her family in Poplar Bluff, raising three children and having a...

Oct 17, 2024

Dorothy Marie Whitener, 85, passed away with her family by her side Oct. 17, 2024, at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Dorothy was born March 21, 1939, to Everett and Floye Willard in Taskee, Missouri.  She married Ray Whitener Aug. 4, 1962.

Dorothy was loved by many and made lifelong friends with her quilting...

Oct 16, 2024

Martha Imogene McTasney, 87, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Oakdale Care Center.

Martha was born on August 31, 1937, to Pascal and Naomi (Thompson) Timmons in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Martha was of the Christian faith. She attended Green Forest Church of Christ with her friend when her health allowed....

Oct 15, 2024

Mary Ellen McLane, 89, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at St. Luke's in St. Louis, Missouri surrounded by her family.

Mary was born on August 1, 1935, in Greenville, MO. Mary was the daughter of the late Calvin "Ed" and Thelma Bounds.  She graduated from Greenville High School in 1953.

Oct 14, 2024

Terry Jerome Miles, 76, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on October 14, 2024, at Cedargate Healthcare in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Terry was born on July 24, 1948, to Alice Webb in Piggott, Arkansas.

Terry proudly served for the United States Navy in the Vietnam War. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed gardening, grilling, and...

Oct 14, 2024

The Lady Duchess, Patricia Ann (nee Hall) Damewood was born January 25, 1936, to a deeply patriotic, hardworking, blue collar Yankee family in Coudersport, Pennsylvania. Outgoing, indomitable, and fearless, with her signature red hair and can-do attitude, Patricia would charge head-first into life and never asked "for permission" from anyone to do anything. Only mildly furious that she was...

Oct 10, 2024

Susan “Sue” Deanne Diaz (Baker) passed away on October 10, 2024, peacefully in Qulin, Mo. Sue was married to Mark Diaz and the mother to Aiden Diaz. Sue was an RN of 27 years both in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and Bemidji, Mn where she loved to help anyone try to live a better life.

Sue enjoyed fishing...

Oct 9, 2024

William Anthony Jordan, 79, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on October 09, 2024, at St. Louis University Hospital. William was born on January 27, 1945, in St. Louis, Missouri. William was a simple man that truly loved the Lord and enjoyed spending time with his church family. He liked tinkering with cars and collecting coins. William is survived...

Oct 9, 2024

Barbara Ann Halter, 80, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 09, 2024, surrounded by family at her home.

Barbara was born on May 26, 1944, to Gerhard and Helen (Schallert) Lintermann in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Flavian M. Halter on September 25, 1965, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in St. Louis, Missouri...

Oct 7, 2024

Roger Hilton Desgranges, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri entered into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by his family, on October 07, 2024. Roger was born on October 17, 1938, to Peter and Mattie Desgranges, in Tallapoosa, Missouri.  He was married to the love of his life, Janice Garrett Desgranges, for 54 years. Roger was a proud Navy Veteran that...

Oct 7, 2024

Doris Sue McCord, 77, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Monday, October 07, 2024, at Cedargate Healthcare surrounded by her loving family.

Doris was born on September 05, 1947, to James and Lorene (Brandon) Dunaway in Kennett, Missouri.

Doris was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She enjoyed feeding and watching birds, fishing, and...

Oct 5, 2024

Homer Emerson Whelchel, 101, of Poplar Bluff, MO went to his heavenly home on October 05, 2024, surrounded by his daughters. Homer was born on October 24, 1922, to William and Ethel Whelchel in Harviell, MO.  June 5th, 1943, he married the love of his life, Juanita Reeves. The were married 77 years until her death in 2020. Homer...

Sep 28, 2024

Margaret (Maggie to Bob) Rose (Sullivan) Stewart of Poplar Bluff passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at Westwood Hills Nursing with her family Rob, Dana, Colette, and Arnalee surrounding her as Margaret left this worldly life and into the arms of Jesus Christ.  Margaret is a child of God and made the decision to follow Jesus Christ as her...

Sep 27, 2024

Doris Lee Fitzwater, 85, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Doris was born on August 1, 1939, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married John Ellis Fitzwater in 1955.

Doris was of the Baptist faith. She liked to read and travel to new places with her...

Sep 27, 2024

Billy Gene Myers Jr., 55, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on September 27, 2024, at his home with his wife by his side. Billy was born on July 26, 1969, to Billy and Betty (Temple) Myers.  He married Lynda Rene Myers in December of 1984. Billy loved his family and he will be missed by all who knew...

Sep 20, 2024

James (Jim) Calvin Ferguson was born December 30th, 1948, in St. Louis, MO the son of Calvin Glen Ferguson and Jean Ferguson-Landing. He departed this life Sept 20th, 2024, at St Louis University Hospital. Jim graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1966, where he played football and later attended Arkansas State University. He married Linda Kay Drury on...

Sep 15, 2024

Machell Jane Wilson, 62, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on September 15, 2024, surrounded by her family. Machell was born on January 17, 1962, to Louis and Judy Jeffries Coleman in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Machell loved fishing and spending time with her family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her. Machell is survived by...

Sep 10, 2024

Dr. Ray Earle Peters, Jr., age 78, born October 3, 1945, in Richmond, VA, passed away September 10, 2024, at Dr home in Poplar Bluff, MO, surrounded by family and loved ones, due to complications from ALS.

Raised in Pittsfield, he later attended the University of Illinois, where he met his first wife Eva. Ray joined the...