Obituaries

Nov 24, 2016

Mr. Arthur H. Ploetze, 88, loving husband of 65 years to Audrey (Stoll) Ploetze died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016 at Westwood Hills Care Center in Poplar Bluff.

Other survivors include two children: Bruce Arthur (Shelley) Ploetze, Denise Suzanne Rowe all of Poplar Bluff; four grandchildren: Lauren (Jeff) Ploetze Houpt, Kristen Ploetze, Alisha Payne and Brett...

Nov 23, 2016

Judith A. Jaco, 74, of Wappapello, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Jaco, the daughter of the late Archiblad and Della Maxine ( Pee Wee) Hudson Evans, was born Feb. 25, 1942 in Charleston, Ill. She was a LPN for 35 years for the Lucy Lee Hospital....

Nov 20, 2016

Nancy A. McClure, 68, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Sunday, Nov. 21, 2016 at her residence.

Mrs. McClure was born June 12, 1948 in Newport, Ark. She was of the Christian faith and was a retired nurse for Kneibert Clinic and also a plant nurse for Nordyne. Mrs. McClure enjoyed spending time with her...

Nov 18, 2016

Ella Marie (Johnson) Thompson, age 81, passed away peacefully following a long battle with Alzheimer’s at the Sikeston Convalescent Center. She was treated with respect and dignity by her many nurses and aides past and present, which was much appreciated by the family.

She was born April 18, 1935, in Ellington, MO to Elbert and...

Nov 18, 2016

Randy, the son of Fay Swiney Crocker and the late Travis Crocker, was born Jan. 23, 1952 in Ironton, Mo. He proudly served his county in the U.S. Navy and had retired as a surgical Randy enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed all types of animals and especially loved his dog Sam.

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Nov 17, 2016

Lois Eva DeShaney, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at her residence.

Mrs. DeShaney, the daughter of the late Jack and Della Luke Crider, was born Feb. 25, 1933 in Williamsville, Mo. She was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker. During her earlier years, she worked in a...

Nov 17, 2016

Samuel H. Smith, fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Smith was born Feb. 27, 1938 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.Mr. Smith graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1956, and graduated from the University of Missouri in 1960 with...

Nov 17, 2016

Glenn Albert Kuehle, 88, of Wappapello, Mo., formerly of Cape Girardeau, Mo., passed away Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at the Jackson Manor Nursing Home in Jackson, Mo.

Mr. Kuehle, the son of the late Albert E. and Anna E. Meier Kuehle, was born Feb. 22, 1928 in Piggott, Ark. He attended and volunteered at Lake...

Nov 15, 2016

Ruby A. Bryant, 77, of Harviell, Mo., passed away Tuesday Nov. 15, 2016 at her residence.

Mrs. Bryant, one of 17 children born to the late Virgil and Rosa (Robison) Cowan was born Dec. 15, 1938 in New Madrid, Mo. She proudly served her country in the U.S. Navy during the Berlin Crisis. During her...

Nov 9, 2016

Shirley Jean Boxx was born Nov. 30, 1952 and she passed away Nov. 9, 2016 at her residence.

She was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff and graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1970. Her first job was at Lee Optical. She retired, as a shoe dept. manager of a local retail store and...

Nov 4, 2016

Ada Camille Crites, 97, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 at Cedargate Care Center in Poplar Bluff.

Mrs. Crites, the daughter of the late Stokely and Olive Lancaster Futrell, was born April 10, 1919 in Corning, Ark. She was a member of Living...

Oct 31, 2016

John M. Albright, J.D., (50), of Poplar Bluff, MO, died at his home on Monday, October 31, 2016.

John was born on May 13, 1966 in Huntington, WV to the late Doris and Charles Albright. After serving in the US Army as combat engineer, John graduated from Marshall University in 1993 with a degree in...

Oct 29, 2016

On July 4th, 1965, Betty Joyce Kanell Pruitt and Thomas Lewis Pruitt welcomed Elizabeth Ann to their family. She was a smiling, sweet baby with a strong spirit and soon became the light of their lives.

Elizabeth spent her babyhood in the family’s home on Peach Street, next to Pruitt Paint and Glass, where her...

Oct 29, 2016

Richard Leon Mayo, 85, of Fordland, Mo., formally of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Saturday Oct. 29, 2016 at Strafford Care Center.

Mr. Mayo, the son of the late Richard H. and Thelma G. Kearbey Mayo, was born April 7, 1931 in Butler County, Mo. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Mr....

Oct 28, 2016

Robert William “Bill” Gourley, 62, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Friday, Oct. 28, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Bill was born May 31, 1954 in Poplar Bluff. He was of the Protestant faith and had retired from Poplar Bluff Municipal Utilities. Bill enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, reading,...

Oct 25, 2016

Jack Dempsey Lack. 76, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 at his residence.

Jack, the son of the late Sam and Mable Austin Lack, was born Nov. 3, 1939 in Savannah, Tenn. He proudly served his country while in the National Guard. Jack was of the Baptist faith and had retired as...

Oct 25, 2016

Maria Galdina Montoya Esquivel, 73, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of Mexico, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Mrs. Esquivel, the daughter of the late Gregorio and Cayetana Avila Montoya, was born Feb. 19, 1943 in Doctor Arroyo, Nuevo Léon, Mexico. She was a member of...

Oct 18, 2016

Jessie E. Farris, 87, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Tuesday Oct. 18, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Farris, the son of the late Claude and Ella Dillard Farris, was born Sept. 30, 1929 in Caruthersville, Mo. He was of the Church of Christ faith and was a farmer. Mr. Farris enjoyed spending time with his family,...

Oct 18, 2016

Ruth Ann Hupp, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016 at Westwood Hills Healthcare in Poplar Bluff.

Ms. Hupp, the daughter of the late Carl and Delia King Becker, was born July 10, 1934 in Holland, Mo. She was of the Methodist faith and had retired as a caregiver for Butler...

Oct 15, 2016

Elsa Lee Boeving, cherished daughter of the late William F. and Cecile Priest, adored wife of Leo Boeving and loving mother to Hugh, Debra and Robert, rose from the menacing grip of Alzheimer’s on Oct. 15, 2016. She would have celebrated her 95th birthday next month

Elsa was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church...