Obituaries

Nov 18, 2021

James Dee Donaldson, 77, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

James was born on April 23, 1944, to William and Dorothy (Starky) Donaldson in Hornsby, Tennessee. He married Mary Woolard-Waller on February 14, 2014, at Green Forest Church of Christ in Poplar Bluff.

James was...

Nov 15, 2021

Vivian ‘Vicki’ Loraine Whited, 58 of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021, at her residence.

Vicki, the daughter of Melvin and Helen Lewis (Bollinger) was born May 30, 1963, in Fredericktown MO. She specialized in mental, behavioral health and counseling.    She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, doing crafts and helping with charities.

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Nov 14, 2021

Johnny Douglas Webb, 76, of Poplar Bluff Missouri, died Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, Missouri.

He was born on June 13, 1945, to John Sherman Webb and Thelma Drew Webb in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Johnny was a 1962 graduate of Qulin High School. He worked on the family farm...

Nov 14, 2021

Maxine Croy 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at her home in Poplar Bluff MO.

Mac was born on April 19, 1934, in St. Louis, MO. She married her childhood sweetheart Duke Croy on December 26, 1953.

She was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School. She worked in several different capacities...

Nov 6, 2021

Civic leader, business leader, and mentor, Evelyn Whitworth passed away on November 6, 2021.  She was 93.

She was born in Cairo, Illinois on July 19, 1928 to Frances Paris Cox and John Cox. She grew up in Charleston and Poplar Bluff Missouri, graduating from PBHS in 1946.

She was the oldest of six children...

Nov 5, 2021

Wilma Jean “Jeanie” Proffer of Poplar Bluff, MO met her Heavenly Father Friday, November 5, 2021, at the age of 85, surrounded by her loving family. Her faith and courage were an inspiration to many.

Jeanie was born Mach 10, 1936, to William Elmer and Laura Scoggins Aud in Poplar Bluff, MO. She married her high school...

Nov 4, 2021

Ricky Lee Reece III, 26, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on Thursday, November 04, 2021, in Poplar Bluff. Ricky was born on April 19, 1995 to Ricky Reece, Jr. and Tracey Ramos in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Ricky enjoyed drag racing and fishing.  His greatest joy was spending time with his daughter, family and friends. Ricky is survived by...

Oct 30, 2021

Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Absheer, 85 of Poplar Bluff, Mo., went to be with her Lord, Family & Friends, Saturday, October 30th after a short illness. She was born to the late Charles Robert & Cassie (Meador) Absheer on October 19th 1936, at home in Old Greenville, Mo. In January 1942, The Absheer Family moved to the East Side of...

Oct 29, 2021

Deborah J. (nee Jones) Burton, 66, of Poplar Bluff, peacefully passed away at her home Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, surrounded by her family after a brief battle with cancer.

Debbie was born November 7, 1954, in Cape Girardeau and is the daughter of Ronald and Joanna Jones of Jackson, Missouri. They survive.

Also surviving is...

Oct 28, 2021

Helen Prenzel Kearbey, 85, of Poplar Bluff,  passed away on October 28, 2021, after a short battle with follicular cancer.

Helen was born on September 2, 1936. She grew up in Poplar Bluff and worked at the shoe factory and Gates.

She is survived by her daughters, Vickie Lee and Terena Whitworth and her husband...

Oct 26, 2021

JoAnn Padgett, 78, of Ellsinore, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

JoAnn, the daughter of Paul Harness and Mary Ellen Halter Stricker, was born April 26, 1943, in Charleston, Missouri. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  She was a happy homemaker and proud to be...

Oct 23, 2021

Richard Carl Kearbey, 76, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at his home.

Richard was born on April 3, 1945 to Thomas and Leona (Hendrickson) Kearbey in Butler County, Missouri.

Richard was a member of the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. Richard was a motorcycle enthusiast.

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Oct 23, 2021

Robert “Bob” Slack, 79, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on October 23, 2021.

Bob was born on June 2, 1942, to Bonnard and Elizabeth (Leach) Slack in Detroit, Michigan.

Bob was an avid sports fan. He especially enjoyed watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball.

Bob is survived by one sister, Sharon Fraser of...

Oct 19, 2021

Patricia Ellen Ruble, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, in Poplar Bluff.

Patricia, the daughter of Shelby C. and Roma H. Christian Worley, was born Oct. 4, 1939, in Poplar Bluff. She was a member of First Liberty Missionary Baptist Church and was homemaker. Patricia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and...

Oct 15, 2021

Carl Ray Johnson, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away October 15, 2021, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

He was born October 29, 1948, in Holcomb, Missouri to the late Carl T. and Mary Johnson.

Carl served in the United States Marine Corps. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends....

Oct 15, 2021

Phyllis Ann Manns, 63, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Friday, October 15, 2021, at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Phyllis was born on March 19, 1958, to Bobby and Kathy (Brooks) VanMeter in Jacksonville, Arkansas.  She married Roy Manns on November 21, 2000, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Phyllis was a member of Westwood...

Oct 13, 2021

Aaron Luke Christopher Parkin, 25, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away October 13, 2021.

Aaron was born March 31, 1996, to Donald and Susan (Hawkins) Parkin in Poplar Bluff.

Aaron enjoyed playing and watching sports.  He enjoyed playing video games and watching the Star Wars Trilogies.  Most of all he loved spending time playing with...

Oct 13, 2021

Randy Leroy Waddell, 66, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

Randy was born August 17, 1955, in Covina, California to Carroll and Ruby Mae (Morse) Waddell.

Randy enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. Randy was an artist with a passion for drawing. He also had a special place in his heart for...

Oct 12, 2021

Donna Jean Cross, 64, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

Donna was born on December 31, 1956, to Ralph and Effie (Pyatt) Cross in Wentzville, Missouri.

Donna enjoyed spending time outdoors, camping and fishing. She loved her dog and other pets. She also liked to read. Her greatest joys were her...

Oct 11, 2021

Robert Eugene Anthony, 50, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Monday, October 11, 2021.

Robert was born on September 2, 1971. He married the love of his life, whom he met in 5th grade, Missy (Dougherty) Anthony on April 6, 2015, in Poplar Bluff.

Robert was a retired river boat captain for Ingram Barge where...