Obituaries

Jul 27, 2021

Trina Renee Hinton, 48, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021.

Trina was born on July 2, 1973 to Curtis and Loretta Hinton in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Trina loved any kind of music. She liked to sit in her rocking chair with her headphones on.

Trina is survived by her...

Jul 27, 2021

Eunice R Swenson, daughter of Edward Ritter Roesler and Mildred Louise Roesler (Brockmeier) was born on March 8, 1936, in St Louis Missouri.   Eunice departed this life on Tuesday July 27, 2021, at home in Poplar Bluff.    Eunice attended the United Church of God in Poplar Bluff.

On February 23,1957, Eunice was united in marriage to Roger...

Jul 26, 2021

Jeweral "Shaft" Devon Brown Jr., 55, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Monday, July 26, 2021, at his home.

Shaft was born on September 5, 1965, to Jeweral Devon Brown Sr. and Barbara Jean (Colenburg) Brown in St. Louis, Missouri.

Shaft enjoyed hanging out and visiting with friends and family, reading, cooking, and BBQing. He...

Jul 26, 2021

Jeweral Devon Brown Sr., 79, of Broseley, MO passed away Monday July 26, 2021, at his home.

Jeweral was born on February 5, 1942, to Edward and Lillie (Fields) Brown in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Barbara Jean Colenburg on January 10, 1960, in St. Louis, Missouri.

Jeweral enjoyed fishing, hunting, listening to the blues,...

Jul 26, 2021

Bobby Joe Payne, 89, of Poplar Bluff, passed away July 26, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Bobby was born March 23, 1932, to Jesse and Myrtle (McGowen) Payne in the Lone Hill area.  He and Doris Jean Black were married October 21, 1955, in Broseley.  She preceded him in death November 4, 1999.  He later...

Jul 23, 2021

Shirley Eason, 83, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Friday, July 23, 2021, at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Shirley was born on October 9, 1937, to Sammuel and Mamie Lou (Burdin) Goldsmith in Rector, Arkansas. She married Bobby Gene Eason on January 28, 1954, in Rector.

Shirley attended First Assembly of God...

Jul 21, 2021

Rex Timothy “Tim” Darnell, 66, of Poplar Bluff, passed away, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Tim was born January 16, 1955, to John and Patsy (Hendrix) Darnell in Gideon, Missouri.  He and Debra (Cunningham) Darnell were married May 6, 1977, in Broseley, Missouri.

Tim enlisted in the United States Army...

Jul 20, 2021

Virginia Gayle Berry, 78, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Tuesday July 20, 2021, in her home.

Virginia was born on June 13, 1943, to Curtis and Vera (Kiser) Gilmore in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Cecil Berry on December 24, 1960, in Poplar Bluff.

Virginia attended Living Word Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting and...

Jul 20, 2021

Sandra Kaye Lowrey, 75, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021.

Sandra was born on April 5, 1946, to Charles and Henrietta (Warax) Morse in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Charles Edward Lowrey on July 5, 1974, in Poplar Bluff.

Sandra attended Palace of Praise Church. She enjoyed working outside and keeping...

Jul 17, 2021

Juanita E. Clayton passed away July 17, 2021 at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Juanita was born October 8, 1925 to the late Roy T. and Florence (Bratcher) Bounds in Griffithville, Arkansas.  She graduated from Williamsville High School and Brown Business College. Juanita worked at Poplar Bluff Hospital and Missouri Natural Gas (Spire) from where...

Jul 16, 2021

Mary Evelyn VanDyke, 90, of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, July 16, 2021, at the Puxico Nursing Home. She was born September 24, 1930, to Norman and Nelle Hartman Holland. She was formerly employed at H.W. Gossard and as house manager at Haven House. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

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Jul 15, 2021

Peggy Lou Kiefer, 88, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Westwood Hills Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Peggy was born on April 29, 1933, to Buford and Audrey Green in Alamo, Tennessee.  She married Percy Kiefer on June 6, 1951, in Paragould, Arkansas.

Peggy enjoyed fishing, visiting the casinos...

Jul 14, 2021

Susan Diane Moss, 71, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Wednesday, July 14th, 2021 in her home. Susan was born May 30, 1950 in St. Louis, MO and adopted to Wilma and Goldman Skaggs of Van Buren, MO. She was married to Author “Pete” Moss.

Susan enjoyed her time with her family and friends. She would normally...

Jul 6, 2021

Raymond Dale Perry, 76, of Wappapello, MO passed away Tuesday, July 06, 2021 at his home in Wappapello, Missouri.

Ray was born on November 22, 1944 to John H. and Daisy "Mabell" Patterson in St. Louis, Missouri.

Ray enjoyed visiting the casino from time to time, sipping on his V.O. and coke, and making CD's...

Jul 5, 2021

Steven Lynn Watson, 59, of South Wilby, MO passed away Monday, July 05, 2021.

Steve was born on July 14, 1961, to Abe and Linda (Hill) Watson in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Steve was a passionate, life-long St. Louis Cardinals fan. He enjoyed playing softball, going to deer camp, hunting, golfing, and visiting with friends on...

Jul 5, 2021

Bobby Leon Anderson, 74, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Monday, July 05, 2021, at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Bobby was born on January 31, 1947, to Otey and Lillie (Davis) Anderson in Paducah, Kentucky. He married Charlet (Campbell) on June 28, 1999, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Bobby was...

Jul 4, 2021

Joan Lorriane Lewis, 75, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Sunday, July 04, 2021, at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Joan was born on April 7, 1946, to Thurman and Lillie (Boling) Montgomery in Loogootee, Indiana.  She married Cecil Ray Lewis on June 11, 1966, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Joan was a member of...

Jul 4, 2021

Gary Kent Brandenburg, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away July 4, 2021, at St. Luke’s in Chesterfield, Missouri.

Gary was born March 19, 1937, in Edgeley, North Dakota to William Herman and Amelia (Washburn) Brandenburg.  He and Carol Malsom were married July 26, 1962.

Gary was an accountant and internal auditor for the Dow...

Jul 4, 2021

James Leamon Robertson, 71, of Poplar Bluff, passed away July 4, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

James was born July 3, 1950, to Leoler and Christine (McBride) Robertson.

James was the President and Owner of Joe’s Bridge and Grading Inc.

James was a member at the Southside Assembly of God Church...

Jul 4, 2021

Brandon Wade Hardesty passed away from this life on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at the age of 34.

Brandon was born August 17, 1986, to Charles and Rebecca Hardesty in Miami, Oklahoma.  He and Andrea Taylor were married in 2012 and had recently celebrated their 9th anniversary.

Brandon was a 2003 graduate from the University...