Obituaries

Marvin Clinton Kingery

Marvin Clinton Kingery

Oct 3, 2025

Marvin Clinton Kingery, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born October 31, 1944, in Coon Island, Missouri, to Clinton Kingery and Georgia Eaton. Marvin was of the Baptist faith and had been a faithful member of Westwood Baptist Church since the late 1980s.

He enjoyed...

Joann Balakoski

Joann Balakoski

Sep 30, 2025

Joann Balakoski, 75, of Doniphan, Missouri, passed away on September 30, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, with her loving family by her side.

She was born on August 10, 1950, in Long Island, New York, to Joseph G. Balakoski and Lillian (Smith) Balakoski.

Joann enjoyed making Ukrainian eggs; she loved animals. She loved spending time with her family, especially taking...

Paul Richard Davis

Paul Richard Davis

Sep 28, 2025

Paul Richard Davis, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025.

He was born October 08, 1952, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to George Davis and Barbara Jean Brockman.

He was a long-time resident of Poplar Bluff. Paul enjoyed horseback riding, BBQing, hunting, and fishing. He loved to spend time with his family and friends.

Paul is survived two sons, Richard...

Ryan Scott Barksdale

Ryan Scott Barksdale

Sep 20, 2025

Ryan Scott Barksdale, 31, born on September 11, 1994, in New Bern, North Carolina was sent to his eternal home on September 19, 2025, at 10:45 p.m. in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, due to an accident.

Ryan was always cheerful and happy. He was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. He had a...

David Ray Sitzes

David Ray Sitzes

Sep 20, 2025

David Ray Sitzes, 96, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025, at John J. Pershing Veterans Hospital in Poplar Bluff, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born July 13, 1929, in Morehouse, Missouri to Ray Sitze and Clara (Stilts) Sitzes. On December 25, 1949, David married the love of his life Imogene Lambert.

He was a long-time resident...

Sherry L Teal

Sherry L Teal

Sep 13, 2025

Sherry L. Teal, 63, of Ewing, Missouri, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 22, 1962, in Campbell, Missouri, to Avery Oliver and Fay (Claussen) Oliver. On June 28, 1980, Sherry married Fred Teal.

Sherry was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed doing craft projects, playing board games, spending time...

Lisa Marie Mace

Lisa Marie Mace

Sep 8, 2025

Lisa Marie Mace, 62, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Monday, September 08, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 20, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois to Stint Winder and Betty (Kramer) Winder. On September 22, 1996 Lisa married Travis Mace in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Lisa was of the Pentecostal faith and a longtime resident...

Jimmie Joe Lawson

Jimmie Joe Lawson

Sep 2, 2025

Jimmie Joe Lawson, 57, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 02, 2025, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born May 23, 1968, to Billy Jo Lawson and Cynthia (Lyons) Lawson. On April 28, 2001, he married his best friend and love of his life, Holly Hafner.

He was of the Christian...

Joyce Sue Conner

Joyce Sue Conner

Sep 1, 2025

Joyce Sue Conner, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 18, 1947, in Neelyville, Missouri to Lawrence R. Leonard and Martha J. (Newingham) Leonard. On June 4, 1966 Joyce married the love of her life Hubert “Ray” Conner.

Joyce was a life-long resident of...

Warren Chester Sherrick

Warren Chester Sherrick

Aug 28, 2025

Warren Chester Sherrick, 64, of Lowndes, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

He was born June 12, 1961, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Lloyd Sherrick and Deloris (Pallent) Sherrick. On June 7, 2022 he married Tina Black in Desoto, Missouri.

Warren enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, riding 4wheelers with his son, and spending time with his family.

Warren...

Rose Mary Norman-Fuller

Rose Mary Norman-Fuller

Aug 28, 2025

Rose Mary Norman-Fuller, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on July 13, 1958, to Carl Bilskey and Delois (White) Bilskey. On December 26, 2014, Rose married John Fuller.

Rose was a life-long resident of Poplar Bluff where she raised a wonderful family that she...

Jason Earl Pruett

Jason Earl Pruett

Aug 28, 2025

Jason Earl Pruett, 42, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 in his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born June 15, 1983, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Velvet (Jones) Krueger.

Jason was a life-long resident of Poplar Bluff. He was an artist; he especially enjoyed drawing, woodworking, painting, doing puzzles, and playing any kind of game...

Corbin Taylor Keen

Corbin Taylor Keen

Aug 24, 2025

Corbin Taylor Keen, 20, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

He was born June 01, 2005, in South Haven, Mississippi, to Terry Skelton and Erica Keen.

Corbin was full of life, light, and laughter. He brought joy to everyone who knew him, and his adventurous spirit left a lasting impression on all who crossed...

Richard Letson, Jr.

Richard Letson, Jr.

Aug 21, 2025

Richard Carlton Letson, Jr., 69, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

He was born April 26, 1956, in Montgomery, Alabama, to Richard Letson, Sr. and Donna (Dahlgren) Letson.

Richard loved playing his upright bass, listening to music, and spending time with his family. He served in both the US Army and...

Kenneth Scott Eubanks

Kenneth Scott Eubanks

Aug 8, 2025

Kenneth Scott Eubanks, 62, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Friday, August 08, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born June 17, 1963 to Eugene Eubanks and Rebecca (Spence) Eubanks. In 1992 Kenneth married Marla Brock in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Kenneth was a long-time resident of Butler County. He enjoyed fishing and taking care of his dog Blitz. He looked...

Rita Ann Cooksey

Rita Ann Cooksey

Aug 7, 2025

Rita Ann Cooksey, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Rita was born on June 26, 1949, in Cairo, Illinois, to Charles Douglas and Faye (Wells) Douglas. On October 4, 1969, she married the love of her life, Bill Cooksey.

Rita was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was deeply...

Glenda Lee Calvert

Glenda Lee Calvert

Aug 1, 2025

Glenda Lee Calvert, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Glenda was born on May 08, 1949, in Ellsinore, Missouri, to Gilbert Raymer and Joyce (Hill) Raymer.

She enjoyed gardening, being outdoors, helping animals, learning and practicing holistic healing, and riding motorcycles. Glenda especially loved spending every minute she...

Dawn Marie Wahby

Dawn Marie Wahby

Aug 1, 2025

Dawn Marie Wahby, 55, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Westwood Hills Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.

Dawn was born on August 30, 1969, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Richard Lee Owens and Patricia (Wood) Owens.

She enjoyed playing drums, traveling and playing golf with friends. Dawn especially loved to spend time with her...

Lynn Rene Dowler

Lynn Rene Dowler

Jul 25, 2025

Lynn Rene Dowler, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed on July 25, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Lynn was born September 20, 1949, to Leslie Lyman and Margaret (Hoffard) Lyman in Denison, Iowa. On January 17,1977, Lynn married David Dowler. He preceded her in death on September 11, 2023.

She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church of Poplar...

Truston James Alexander

Truston James Alexander

Jul 16, 2025

Truston (T$) James Alexander, 16, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, in Memphis, Tennessee.

He was born Dec. 26, 2008, in Poplar Bluff to Donald (Donnie) Alexander and Leanna (Sliger) Alexander.

Truston was the CEO of Myrtle’s Place and enjoyed music but only the first 30 seconds of a song, playing golf, duck...