Obituaries

Oct 15, 2016

Robert “Bob” N. Johnson, 88, of Mountain Home, Ark., formerly of Butler County, Mo., passed away, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 at the Hiram Shaddox Geriatric Health and Rehab in Mountain Home.

Bob was born Feb. 5, 1928 in St. Louis, MO, the youngest of five children. His family moved to rural Butler County, Mo. when...

Oct 13, 2016

To know light, laughter and love was to know Robert Lee Montgomery, Sr. Better known as "Pop" or Bob to his family and friends, he made everyone and everything simply better. Pop left this world on Oct. 13, 2016 surrounded by a circle of love, laughter and light. His adoring family…his legacy.

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Oct 10, 2016

Steven Edgar Steward, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, Oct. 10, 2016 at his residence with his loving family by his side. Mr. Steward, the son of the late Everett Leo and Muriel Ruth Chronister Steward, was born July 7, 1939 in Poplar Bluff. He was a member of Liberty Missionary Baptist Church and was a farmer...

Oct 10, 2016

Herman Edward Silkwood, 86, of Poplar Bluff, was born Feb. 20, 1930 in Poplar Bluff and departed this life Monday, Oct. 10, 2016, to join his sweet wife, Mary and those friends and family who have gone before him. Ed was a true gentlemen who greeted everyone with a smile and taught us all by his example...

Oct 6, 2016

A southeast Missouri philosopher once said that the signature of a lady is one that makes all she meets feel comfortable and accepted. That would definitely describe Tommie Lou Rebstock, who passed into the arms of our Lord on Thursday, October 6th at 11:45 p.m. at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 77,...

Oct 2, 2016

Barbara Wade, 86, died peacefully Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, after several years of heart related health issues. Barbara was born to James and Minta Brown in 1930. She was the beloved wife of Thurman Wade (deceased), mother of Douglas West, dear step-mother of Marna Wade, wonderful grandma to Karen and Tracy, devoted cousin and friend to many. She especially...

Oct 1, 2016

Barbara J. Jackson, 73, of Broseley, Mo., passed away Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Ms. Jackson, the daughter of the late George and Ella Mae Arington Blufoes, was born Dec. 21, 1942 in Poplar Bluff. She was a member of New Home Missionary Baptist Church, where she was an active member of the Mother...

Oct 1, 2016

Sandra D. Phillips, 49, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Saturday, Oct. 01, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Ms. Phillips, the daughter of the late Dee Phillips and Shirley Walters Phillips, was born Dec.12, 1966, in Neelyville, Mo. She was of the Baptist faith and worked for Three Rivers College in the Achieve Program. Ms. Phillips loved...

Sep 26, 2016

John Benjamin Banks, 55, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, Sept. 26, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Banks, the son of the late William E. and Mary Rivard Banks, was born May 9, 1961 in Pontiac Michigan. He was of the Protestant faith and was a long distance truck driver. Mr. Banks proudly served his country in the U.S....

Sep 25, 2016

James Delbert Black, 96, of Poplar Bluff, went to be with his Savior on Sunday, September 25, 2016. He was surrounded during his peaceful passing at his home by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nephew and niece. Mr. Black was born on his grandfather's farm on Asher Creek, near Chaonia, Mo., April 5, 1920 to Clarence and Pearl Robinson...

Sep 24, 2016

Ruth M. Jameson, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Jameson, the daughter of the late Harold and Ethel Pulliam Harris, was born Aug. 20, 1942 in Grandin, Mo. She was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker. Mrs. Jameson enjoyed spending time with her family, history,...

Sep 23, 2016

Hildred Marguerite Crow, 104, of Springfield, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 in Springfield. She was born Nov. 6, 1911, at Poplar Bluff, to John P. Howard and Eva A. (Mills) Howard. Mrs. Crow was educated in Poplar Bluff public schools, graduating in 1929. Thereafter, she moved with her parents and two sisters to Detroit,...

Sep 23, 2016

Vernard Pernell Barwick, 98, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., a prominent Poplar Bluff businessman and civic leader passed away Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mr. Barwick, the son of the late Frank and Ethel McGrue Barwick, was born Feb. 4, 1918 in Success, Ark. He proudly served his country during WWII in...

Sep 23, 2016

Wilma Jean Chatman Fowler, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., went home to be with her Lord on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Fowler, the daughter of Laura L. Sisson Chatman and the late Carvel Houston Chatman, was born Feb. 6, 1940 in Poplar Bluff. She was an active member of Stringtown...

Sep 18, 2016

Beulah Mae Evans, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., entered Heaven's gates on Sunday Sept. 18, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Evans, the daughter of the late Claude and Maude Huey Swafford, was born Feb. 21, 1932 in Flat River, Mo. She enjoyed attending church service at Church of God of Prophecy when she was...

Sep 16, 2016

Jerry J. Simmons, 85, of Farmington, Mo, formally of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Friday Sept. 16, 2016 at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Mo. Ms. Simmons was born July 2, 1931 in Zenith, Ark. and had retired from Cardinal Glennon Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Her father, Raymond Simmons, her mother, Elsie Woodring, a sister, Burlis D. Gulley...

Sep 15, 2016

Sharon F. Donner, 65, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016 at her residence. Mrs. Donner, the daughter of the late T. L. and Odean Smith Lowe, was born January 18, 1951 in Madison, Ill. She was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker. Mrs. Donner enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include her daughter,...

Sep 14, 2016

Virginia Lee Farris, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mrs. Farris, the daughter of the late Carly and Flora Whitehead Bradfield, was born March 14, 1933 in Poplar Bluff. She was of the Church of Christ faith and was a homemaker. Mrs. Farris loved to spend time...

Sep 10, 2016

Ernest "Ernie" B. Norton, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Saturday Sept. 10, 2016 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Norton, the son of the late Shannon B. and Lola L. Murphy Norton, was born May 5, 1939 in Hayti, Mo. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff, where he was...

Sep 9, 2016

Stanley D. Wright, 60, of Carbondale, Ill., passed away Friday, Sept. 9, 2016 at his residence. Mr. Wright was born Jan. 27, 1956 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was a self-employed entrepreneur and inventor. Mr. Wright enjoyed creating and inventing things. He loved to fish but his passion was collecting Elvis memorabilia and music. In 1970, he married the...