Obituaries

Jul 3, 2021

Norman Lee Richardson, 74, of Poplar Bluff passed away Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Norman was born May 28, 1947, to Oral and Bessie Richardson in Doniphan, Missouri. He and Betty Ann Robinson were married June 5, 1971.  She passed away September 13, 2008.

Norman was inducted into the United...

Jul 1, 2021

Dorothy Louise (Barker) Patterson, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021, at the age of 90.

Dorothy was born Feb. 28, 1931, to Arley D. and Artie May (Brayton) Barker in Butler County.  She attended the First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff and was a retired secretary. Dorothy enjoyed history and researching family ancestry,...

Jun 30, 2021

Thelma Woolem, 87, of Fisk, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Thelma, the daughter of Alford and Gertie Chilton was born October 30, 1933.  Thelma was Married to the late Chet Woolem, together they celebrated 56 years of marriage and to this union they had 4 children.

Thelma was a member of The...

Jun 27, 2021

Beverly Joan Broege, 85, of Poplar Bluff passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at her home.

Beverly was born on October 18, 1935, to Robert and Ruby Smith in Charles City, Iowa. She married Keith Broege on March 25, 1953, in Charles City, Iowa.

Beverly was a member of the Poplar Bluff congregation of...

Jun 24, 2021

LaWanda Thone born July 10, 1946 and passed away on Thursday June 24, 2021.

LaWanda was born to Raymond and Margery Batson in Fisk, Missouri. She enjoyed spending time with her family, quilting and embroidery, gardening, and the occasional trip to the casino.

LaWanda is survived by her Son Steve Lewis (Angie); two daughters, Margery...

Jun 22, 2021

Dr. Francisco Gualberto Torres Aybar, MD, FAAP, FACP, FACC

Dr. Francisco G. Torres Aybar, of Ponce, Puerto Rico passed away at the age of 86, on June 22, 2021.

Services will be held at Willow Ridge Funeral & Cremation Services in Poplar Bluff, MO. The viewing will be on Monday June 28th, beginning at 11am...

Jun 20, 2021

Carol Ann Nelson, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Carol was born Sept. 23, 1951, in rural Mill Spring, Missouri to Roy Everett and Rosie Margaret Wilson Nelson.  She was a member of South Poplar Bluff General Baptist Church, and was a retired...

Jun 19, 2021

Virginia Sue Davis, 90, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021.

Virginia was born on July 16, 1930, to Joseph and Virgie Ranzie, in Lamar, Arkansas. She married Carl Davis in October of 1961, in Poplar Bluff.

Virginia was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; She was also an active member...

Jun 16, 2021

Carol Wayne Taylor, of Poplar Bluff Mo., passed away June 16, 2021 at his home, surrounded by loving family and friends. Mr. Taylor was born November 28, 1942 in Poplar Bluff to Russel and Ollie (Sims) Taylor, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death are three brothers, Richard, Ivan, and Jerry Taylor, and daughter-in-law, Barb Taylor....

Jun 14, 2021

Thomas Lewis Pruitt, 81, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Monday, June 14, 2021, at Westwood Hills Health & Rehabilitation in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Thomas was born on March 30, 1940, to Lewis and Marjorie Pruitt in St. Louis, Missouri.  He married Deborah Lynn (Hancock) on May 28, 1993, in Butler County, Missouri.

Thomas was...

Jun 10, 2021

Margaret "Peggy" Louise Aubuchon, 70, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021, at her home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Peggy was born on November 23, 1950, to Martin and Ida Hemmerlein in Poplar Bluff. She married Raymond Aubuchon on June 22, 1978, in Poplar Bluff.

Peggy enjoyed crocheting, macrame, plastic canvas projects,...

Jun 9, 2021

Evelyn Pauline Wilkerson, 94, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Wednesday June 9, 2021

Pauline, the daughter of Namon and Essie Pendergrass was born August 26, 1926 in Biggers, Arkansas. She then Married Joseph Lawrence Wilkerson in 1947 in Pocahontas, Arkansas. Pauline had 5 children

Two daughters, Patricia Blancett of Poplar Bluff, Paulett Wilkerson of...

Jun 6, 2021

Catherine Evelyn Gutterman, 94, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Sunday, June 06, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Catherine was born on October 30, 1926, to Mike and Katherine Glad in Johnston City, Illinois. She married John Clay Gutterman on June 8, 1946, in Johnston City, Illinois.

Catherine was...

Jun 2, 2021

Karin Kay Telle, 55, of Tampa, Florida, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Melech Hospice House in Temple Terrace, Florida.

Karin, the daughter of Clinton ‘Tom’ Telle of Mesa, Arizona and Donna Reed of Columbia, Missouri, was born September 1, 1965, in Poplar Bluff.  She graduated in 1983 from Poplar Buff...

May 31, 2021

Nira Joyce McNeely, 87, of Poplar Bluff passed away Monday, May 31, 2021, at her residence.

Nira was born August 31, 1933, in Poplar Bluff to Charles and Janie Owens.  She and Charles “Chuck” McNeely were married June 8, 1952, at Second Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. He survives.

Nira was a member of First...

May 27, 2021

Marilyn Harris, 74, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away Thursday May 27, 2021 at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth.

Marilyn was born April 8, 1947 to Herbert and Veda Lamkin in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

After marriage to William Harris, Marilyn became a homemaker with two kids and helped her husband in his...

May 23, 2021

Lavern Whalen 97, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri passed away Sunday May 23, 2021.

Lavern Whalen was born December 19, 1923 to Carl and Iva Kearbey in Williamsville, Missouri. She married Laurence Whalen on April 12, 1947

Lavern taught school in Poplar Bluff, Missouri for many years. She had a great passion for teaching and always...

May 20, 2021

Christie Kay Dodd, 59, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at her residence.

Christie was born November 17, 1961 in Pontiac, MI to Richard and Kathy (Perkio) Ayotte.  She and Greg Dodd were married November 17, 1978 at Twin Springs Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. He survives of the home.

Christie enjoyed quilting and sewing...

May 19, 2021

John Calvin Bowles, 88, of Poplar Bluff, MO, completed his earthly journey Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.

John was born April 15, 1933, to Henry Peter and Edna May (nee, Robinson) Bowles in Fisk, MO.  He was a graduate of Fisk High School and was on scholarship to play...

May 19, 2021

Robert “Bob” Gene Greer, 71, of Poplar Bluff passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

Bob was born November 6, 1949 to John Mars and Mamie Silkwood Greer in Poplar Bluff.  He and Vicky Thomas were married January 13, 1984 at First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff. Bob made Vicky laugh.  He had a way of making everyone...