Obituaries

Dec 26, 2023

Kimberly Jane Bieller, 64, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on December 26, 2023, at her son's home in Farmington, Missouri. Kim was born on September 22, 1959,  to Charles Farris and Janice Louise Edwards in St. Louis, Missouri. Kim was an Occupational Therapist and loved working with the children at various schools. She enjoyed playing cards and spending...

Dec 25, 2023

Betty Joe Reid-Karnes, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on December 25, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Betty was born on October 2, 1934, to Carl and Thelma Graham in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Robert Reid in 1953, and of this marriage one son was born, Rob Reid.  She later married...

Dec 24, 2023

Wanda Lee Gaebler, 87, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on December 24, 2023.

Wanda was born on January 14, 1936, to Vernon and Aleen (Everett) Gambill in Ash Hill, Missouri. She married Dale Gaebler on April 20, 1963, at Zion Lutheran Church in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Wanda was a member of Zion Lutheran Church....

Dec 23, 2023

Judith Annette McAllister, 59, of Puxico, MO passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023.

Judy was born on August 31, 1964, to Billy and Janice ( Berrong) Faries in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Billy McAllister on June 7, 1986, in New Life Baptist Church in Wappapello, Missouri.

Judy was a member of Duck Creek Baptist...

Dec 19, 2023

Betty Joyce Pruitt, 83, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on December 19, 2023, at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Betty was born on December 10, 1940, to John and Iva (Walker) Kanell in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Her marriage to Thomas Pruitt produced two children, Lewis Pruitt and Elizabeth (Pruitt) Turcotte.

Betty was a...

Dec 15, 2023

Ernest Jasper Phelan, 81, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on December 15, 2023, at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Ernest was born on April 16, 1942, to Pleasant and Lucille (Cummins) Phelan in Amarillo, Texas. He married Donna (Parish) Phelan on February 16, 2003.

Ernest was in the Navy (1962-1967) during the Vietnam...

Dec 13, 2023

Jimmie Darrell Phipps, 69, of Greenville, MO, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Greenville Health Care Center.

Jimmie was born on December 26, 1953, to James and Billy Jean (Burns) Phipps in Rockford, Illinois.

Jimmie was a member of the United States Navy. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors. He also liked...

Dec 12, 2023

Linda Kay Cuker 82, of Saint Peters, MO, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at her home.

Linda was born on April 10, 1941, to Jesse and Thelma Priest of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Her first marriage was to Tom Thacker also of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. They had two sons, Tom Thacker II and Jonathan Thacker. Linda...

Dec 9, 2023

Ramona June Sutton, born Ramona June Rhodes, was born on January 13, 1937 in Grissom, Missouri which was once a part of Bollinger County.  Ramona died peacefully in her home while holding her daughter's hand on Saturday, December 9, 2023.  Ramona was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Mae Rhodes, the love of her life, her husband,...

Dec 8, 2023

Polly Jo (Brian) Hurst, 81, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Friday, December 08, 2023.

Polly was born on February 17, 1942, to William and Avis (Slinkard) Brian in Brownwood, Texas.

Polly was of the Baptist faith and was an active member of Thousand Hills Cowboy Church. She was a strong believer of her Lord...

Dec 8, 2023

Betty Jean Wood passed away Friday, December 8, 2023, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 93. She was born March 8, 1930, in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Clyde and Edna King. Betty was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company where she worked as a switchboard operator while attending college. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from...

Dec 4, 2023

Steven Douglas Moffitt, 54, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Monday, December 04, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Steven was born on May 21, 1969, to Marion Don and Judith (Siebert) Moffitt in Jacksonville, Arkansas. He married Paula Smith on May 05, 1990, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Steven grew up in Poplar Bluff and...

Dec 4, 2023

Geraldine Cross Campbell Lumpkins of Poplar Bluff, MO was born on December 27, 1936, in Broseley, MO and passed away on December 04, 2023, in her home. She married Clyde W. Campbell on September 08, 1956, in Hernando, MS, and he proceeded her in death, she later married Arden R. Lumpkins on November 25, 1975, in Doniphan MO, and...

Dec 4, 2023

Thomas J. Lawson, 91, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Monday, December 04, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Tom was born on June 7, 1932, to Earnest and Beulah (Berry) Lawson in Coon Island, Missouri. He married Jeane Sue Pridy on November 26, 1953, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Tom served in the Missouri...

Dec 3, 2023

Stella Loraine Barton-Joplin, 88, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Sunday, December 03, 2023, at The Manor after battling illness for several years.

Stella was born on September 20, 1935, to Abraham and Callie Cook in Hurricane, Virginia.  She married Billie Burnice Barton on May 11, 1957, also in Virginia.

Stella was a talented and...

Dec 3, 2023

Margaret Darlene Allen, 86, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Sunday, December 03, 2023, at Cedargate Health Care.

Margaret was born on May 27, 1937, to Emile and Myrtle (Richardson) Lefevre in Lehigh, Oklahoma. She married Ivan "Mickey" Leon Allen on October 17, 1955, in Wichita, Kansas.

Margaret was of the Baptist faith. She attended...

Nov 30, 2023

Joseph Allen Marrs Jr., 9 years old, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Joey was born on November 18, 2014, to Joseph Marrs Sr. and Renee Johnson in Chicago, Illinois.

Joey attended 3rd grade at Oak Grove Elementary. His quirky, fun, and passionate personality earned...

Nov 29, 2023

Judith Ann Coleman, 80, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at her home.

Judy was born on February 6, 1943, to Woodrow and Betty (Fraser) Jeffries in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Louis Coleman on June 24, 1961, also in Poplar Bluff.

Judy was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed fishing...

Nov 27, 2023

Cynthia Lynn Sander, 64, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at her home.

Cynthia was born on June 20, 1959, to David and Altie Susan (Wells) Grace in Dayton, Ohio.

Cynthia's life was full of laughter and living life to the fullest. She was always the life of the party and...

Nov 18, 2023

Judy L. Brannum, 61, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at her home.

Judy was born on October 29, 1962, to Bob and Wilda Ann (Stagner) Brannum in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Judy enjoyed music, dancing, and spending time outdoors. She also liked to spend time doing arts and crafts, as well...