Obituaries

Mar 29, 2023

Arthur "Pops" Lee Hopper, 74, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 29, 2023 at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Pops was born on February 23, 1949 to Clarence and Edna (Settles) Hopper in Litchfield, Illinois.

Staff Sargent Arthur Lee Hopper made his career as a heavy machine mechanic...

Mar 27, 2023

Terry Gene Mizell Sr., 69, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at his home.

Terry was born on June 9, 1953, to Kenneth and Betty (Adams) Mizell in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Patricia (Andrews) on June 26, 1981, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Terry was a member of Bluff City Apostolic...

Mar 24, 2023

Priscilla June (Brooks) Pitchie, age 92, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023.

June was born October 21, 1930, to Charles and Lois Brooks in St. Louis, Missouri.  She married Richard G. Pitchie on August 7, 1953.

June attended Senath, MO schools and earned her Registered Nurse pin from St. Luke’s...

Mar 24, 2023

Roscoe William Kiefer, 86, of Broseley, MO, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023.

Roscoe was born on October 30, 1936, to Benjamin and Mamie (Lewis) Kiefer in Alicia, Arkansas. He married Charlotte (Resler) on March 26, 1970, in Peru, Indiana.

Roscoe was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of Broseley First Baptist Church....

Mar 19, 2023

Helen (Sparkman) Brandt, 97, departed this earthly life Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Decatur, Illinois.

She was born in western Butler County to Myrtle (Davis) Boxx and Luther Boxx.  After attending four different grade schools and two years of high school at Ellsinore, she graduated from Poplar Bluff High school in 1943. Beginning her teaching at age...

Mar 18, 2023

Eual Eldon Hayes, 81, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on March 18, 2023.

Eual was born on April 17, 1941, to Arthur and Laura (Moses) Hayes in Rockwood, Illinois. He married Brenda (Imlay) on March 31, 1973, in Imperial, Missouri.

Eual was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of the United States...

Mar 17, 2023

Debra Rene Jameson, 65, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Debra was born on June 25, 1957, to Christopher and Charlotte (Resler) Brock in Peru, Indiana. She married Jim D. Jameson in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Debra was of the Baptist faith....

Mar 10, 2023

Juanita "Tillie" Caroldean Yarbro, 92, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 10, 2023 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Tillie was born on May 22, 1930, to Howard and Gertrude McPherson in Faulkner County, Arkansas.  She married Jack Rayford Yarbro on July 6, 1947, in Piggott AR.. Tillie was a hardworking woman that raised...

Mar 9, 2023

Walter ‘Little Walter’ E. Anderson, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at The Manor in Poplar Bluff.

Walter, one of 14 children, was born March 20, 1940, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to his parents Andrew Jackson Anderson and Lily Mae (Burr) Anderson.  He was a cab driver for City Cab for many...

Mar 9, 2023

Mary Louise McNamee, 84, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away surrounded by family, on Thursday, March 09, 2023.

Mary was born on January 25, 1939, to Raymond and Gladys (Page) Hillis in Williamsville, MO. She married Jerry William McNamee on September 7, 1956, in Desoto County, Mississippi.

Mary talents included cooking, crocheting, and sewing, just...

Mar 5, 2023

Mary Caroline Saracini, 92, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.

Mary was born on August 5, 1930, to Gerard and Caroline (Baumgardner) Saracini in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Mary was a devout Catholic and active member at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Poplar...

Mar 3, 2023

Marcella Faye McIrvin, 65, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 03, 2023, at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Marcella was born on August 4, 1957, to Delbert and Virgie Marler Brame in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Marcella enjoyed making arts and crafts, spending time with her family and friends at reunions, but most of all she...

Feb 28, 2023

Lana Diane Glaze, 76, of Harviell, MO passed away on February 28, 2023 at her home in Harviell, Missouri. Lana was born on November 30, 1946 to Harry and Retta Lee in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  She married David Glaze on January 17, 1969, in Poplar Bluff, MO.. Lana was a dedicated nurse for Kneibert Clinic for most of her...

Feb 27, 2023

Terrell Edwin Robinson, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on February 27, 2023, at his home in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

Terrell was born on December 20, 1948, to John and Augusta (Evans) Robinson in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Sally Chronister on July 27, 2001, in Harlingen, Texas.

Terrell was a proud over-the-road truck...

Feb 27, 2023

Mary Elaine Jenkins, 90, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on February 27, 2023, at Oakdale Care Center.

Elaine was born on May 19, 1932, to Melvin and Donna (Hriber) Owens, in Browntown, Indiana. Elaine married Jimmie Ray Jenkins on July 18, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan.

Elaine was of the Christian faith. She was a...

Feb 26, 2023

Donald Rex Hall, 85, of Poplar Bluff, MO went to be with his heavenly father on February 26, 2023 at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Donald was born on June 29, 1937 to Carl and Anna Belle Spencer Hall in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Donald was a proud member of Temple Baptist Church, and love to sing about his...

Feb 24, 2023

Eldon Willcut, 79, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on February 24, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Eldon was born on January 20, 1944, to Elmer and Flora Willcut in Kennett, Missouri.  He married Sharon Smith on Wednesday, June 2, 1964, in Poplar Bluff, MO. Eldon was a Fire Fighter, farmer, logger and...

Feb 23, 2023

Mary Mollie Wooten Temple, age 93, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2023,023 in Kansas City, Missouri. Mary was born to George and Beulah Wooten on June 25, 1929, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Her siblings were the late Velma Perry, Bessie Woolsey, Marie Winder, Lora Barnhill, Jesse Wooten, Hazel Mallady, Stella Wooten, Geraldine Carpenter and Alma Jean Gulledge. She...

Feb 22, 2023

Christina Lorene McMorris, 49, of Ludowici, GA passed away on February 22, 2023 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Christina was born on March 16, 1973 to Milton Taylor and Elaine Gibbs in Lexington, Kentucky. Christina loved to be with her family and will be missed dearly by all her family and friends. Christina is...

Feb 20, 2023

Mary Frances Gillis, 95, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri went to be with the Lord Feb. 20, 2023, at her home in Poplar Bluff.

Mary was born Aug. 24, 1927, to August and Irene Ristig in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She and Glenn Gillis married in 1946.

Mary was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Zion Lutheran...