Obituaries

Mar 10, 2024

Alyce Jean Sprinkle, 79, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 10, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Alyce was born on May 12, 1944, to Roy and Carleen Neermann in Chicago, Illinois. Alyce loved to knit and crochet, she loved collecting patterns, black market movies, and attending crab boils.  She belonged to...

Mar 5, 2024

Anna Catherine Schenewerk, age 92, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024, at Westwood Hills Nursing Center in Poplar Bluff, MO.

She was born on October 24, 1931, to Ray and Mary (Elson) Starwalt in Mattoon, Illinois. Anna graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1949 and married her beloved husband, Herbert Schenewerk, on September 9, 1950,...

Mar 4, 2024

Gwendolyn Drury, 97, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 04, 2024, at Westwood Hills Healthcare in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Gwen was born on September 16, 1926, to Jessie and Lilly (Hardin) Stanley in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Paul V. Drury Jr. on August 28, 1948, also in Poplar Bluff.

Gwen was a...

Mar 3, 2024

Joseph Victor (Joe) Knodell, 78, of Creve Coeur, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024.  He was surrounded by his loving wife of 53 years, Donna Kingen Knodell, and his children.

Joe was born December 1, 1945, in Poplar Bluff to Victor and Fannie Knodell.  He grew up in Wappapello and graduated from Fisk-Rombauer High School,...

Mar 2, 2024

Dennis Dale Fain, 70, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 02, 2024, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Dennis was born on July 8, 1953, to Cleatus and Mary (Parker) Fain.

Dennis loved listening to music and reading. He also liked to go to the movies or out to eat. Dennis was...

Mar 1, 2024

Neva Fay Lovette Lee was born April 3, 1941, in Clarkton, Missouri and passed into heaven on March 1, 2024. She was the daughter of Johnny Clifford Lovett and Mabel Isabel Burns and was the 7th child of their 11 children who survived to adulthood.

She is survived by her children: Raymond Lee Clifton, (California) Barbara Lynn...

Feb 29, 2024

Margaret Elizabeth Kent, 79, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Margaret was born on September 30, 1944, to Brice and Margaret (Goodfred) Adcox in Nashville, Tennessee. She married Jimmie Kent on August 05, 1986, in Nashville, Tennessee.

Margaret was an active lifetime member of Westwood Baptist...

Feb 28, 2024

Jerry (JJ) Lee Jarrett, 84, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on February 28, 2024, at Westwood Hills Healthcare in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. JJ was born on September 19, 1939, to Odis and Ethel Mae Herndon Jerrett in Doniphan, Missouri. JJ enjoyed shooting pool, playing golf, dancing, visiting casinos, and just living life to the fullest. He will be...

Feb 28, 2024

Dennis Michael Wirth, 65, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on February 28, 2024, at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Dennis was born on March 15, 1958, to Henry and Rose Wirth in Kansas City, Missouri.  He married Velma Faye Wirth on January 1, 1979. Dennis served as a band member of the 1st...

Feb 25, 2024

Tiney Mae Moore, 87, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Tiney was born on June 28, 1936, to Harvey and Lena (Riley) Wilson in Bell City, Missouri.

Tiney was of the Pentecost faith. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, and spending time outdoors. Tiney was a talented quilter and...

Feb 24, 2024

Missy Dougherty Anthony was born to loving parents Malcolm and Anna (Riddle) Dougherty on Sept 28, 1971, in St. Louis, Missouri. She passed into the arms of Jesus on February 24, 2024, after a ferocious battle with cancer.

Missy attended Poplar Bluff schools. She met the love of her life, Robert Anthony, in 5th grade and went...

Feb 23, 2024

Shelia Lee Barker (Knuckles), 70, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, at home surrounded by family.

Shelia was born on July 7, 1953, to Russell and Esther (Miller) Knuckles. She was a talented artist and singer, a loving sister and friend, and an especially devoted mother and grandmother. While she will be greatly...

Feb 23, 2024

Donald James Kipper Sr., 70, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on February 23, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Don was born on July 6, 1953, to Louis Kipper and Mary Alexander in Aurora, Illinois. Don was the best father, grandfather, and companion. He loved racing and building motors for race cars, hanging...

Feb 23, 2024

Lola Bertha Scott, 94, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on February 23, 2024 at Cedargate Health Care in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Lola was born on December 31, 1929, to William and Mamie Burchard in Chaonia, Missouri.  She married Roy Willard Scott on May 17, 1952, in St. Louis, MO. Lola was a faithful member of Heritage Freewill Baptist...

Feb 15, 2024

John Donald Mills, 85, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Friday, February 15, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

John was born on July 01, 1938, to Archie and Fanny Alma Propst Mills in Elvins, Missouri. He married Wilma Low on September 15, 1962, in Bernie, Missouri.

John retired from the Missouri Department of...

Feb 15, 2024

Erma Lee, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024, surrounded by what meant the most to her, her family.

Erma was born to Buel and Kathleen Psalmonds on October 26, 1956, in Vicksburg, Michigan, and was preceded in death by her loving parents and her dear brother David Psalmonds.

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Feb 14, 2024

Wanda R. Alford (Cain), 82 died February 14, 2024, in Festus. Wanda was born in Poplar Bluff, Mo on November 12, 1941, to her late parents Gilbert "Gib" & Verna Cain (Richmond).

She was a member of Second Baptist Church for 58 years. For 30 years, she worked diligently and faithfully in every role needed to continuously...

Feb 11, 2024

Ralph Woodrow "Woody" Harty, 91, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Ralph was born on March 5, 1932, to James and Rose (Day) Harty in Southeast Missouri. He married Dorothy Thornberry on October 02, 1954, in Clarkton, Missouri.

Ralph was born and raised in Southeast...

Feb 9, 2024

Ronald Ray Emmons, 69, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Friday, February 09, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Ron was born on October 23, 1954, to Mac and Vera (Schaeffer) Emmons in Dexter, Missouri. He married Karen Collins on June 21, 1980, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Ron was a hardworking man who spent many...

Feb 8, 2024

Diana Lee Taylor, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed peacefully with family holding her hand, Feb. 8, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Diana was born Dec. 13, 1946, to JC and Vera McVay in Newport, Arkansas.  She married Lonnie Taylor Aug. 22, 1967, in Magness, Arkansas.

Diana was a 1964 graduate of Newark...