All Obituaries

Barbara Jean (Freeman) Frish, 83, died Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Barbara was born September 28, 1939, in East St. Louis, Illinois. A role model for professional women, Barbara started her banking career as a stenographer at the Federal Reserve Bank in St. Louis in the late 1950s, where she advanced to working as a researcher with the bank’s economists. In the 1970s in Poplar Bluff, Barbara became the first woman loan officer in Southeast...

Joseph B. Coble, 36, of Greenville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was born Jan. 6, 1987, in Poplar Bluff to Aubry Clifford Coble and Kathi Ebert. Joe was a lifetime resident of Greenville. He enjoyed working on anything with a motor, hunting, fishing; he loved riding his Harley, spending time with his dogs and family. Joe is survived by his father: Aubry Coble of Greenville; his mother: Kathi Ebert-Spears; two daughters: Sierra Smith and...

David Clark Dowler, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday September 11, 2023, in his home.  He was born July 9, 1938, Winterset, Iowa to Clark B. Dowler and Mariam (Cosand) Dowler. David enjoyed fishing and hunting.         David is survived by his wife: Lynn Dowler; one son: Ethan Dowler of Pueblo, Colorado; one daughter Deanna Lynn Nelson of Ann Arbor, Michigan; one sister: Ann Newberry of Winterset, Iowa; six grandchildren and one...

Karen Ann Brannum, 57, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, in her home. She was born January 14, 1966, Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Richard A Wunderlich and Lorraine K. (Keele) Wunderlich.  Karen was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff.  She enjoyed gardening, dancing, to cook, football especially the Dallas Cowboys.  Karen loved to spend time with her grandchildren.  Karen is survived by two daughters: Carrie (Clay) Peterson and Kristy...

Thomas Alvin Walker, 68, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, in his home. He was born August 24, 1955, Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Freddie E. Walker and Eva Joyce (Sollars) Walker. Thomas was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff. He enjoyed fishing and collecting bb guns and knives.  He loved spending time with his grandchildren. Thomas is survived by one son: Shawn Thomas Walker of Montana; three daughters: Diana Walker of Poplar Bluff, Rebecca Lee...

Robert “Bob” Gene Cates, Sr., 68, of Booneville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023. He was born June 06, 1955, Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Thomas Cates and Jimmie (Chapell) Cates. Bob was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff.  He enjoyed riding his Harley.  He was of the Mormon Faith. Bob is survived by two sons: Rob Cates Jr. of Columbia and Tyler Wayne Cates; one daughter: Lori Quinton of Wappapello; two sisters: Sandy Woodham and Debbie Moriarity both of...

Lorene Marie Withrow, 90, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, at Mark Twain Nursing Home. She was born Aug. 14, 1933, Poplar Bluff, to Johnny Mayes and Edna (Wright) Mayes. Lorene was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. Lorene was a member of the Third Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff, she enjoyed watching movies, cooking, loved her church, loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren. Lorene is survived by two sons: Johnny (Vicky) Withrow of...

Billy Joseph Saylors, 57, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, in his home with his beloved wife. He was born Jan. 7, 1966, Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Rosalee Saylors. Billy was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing, and hunting. Billy volunteered for the Puxico and Essex Fire departments. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Billy is survived by his wife: Kathleen Saylors; four sons: Danny Baker of Poplar...

HAWLEY, Zea Haston (Demaree), died July 28, 2023, at the age of 34.  She was born October 19, 1988, in Danville, KY.  Zea was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Haston Demaree;  her grandmother, Carlie Griffice Bell; and her sister, Amanda Carlene Mitchell. Zea is survived by her husband, Terry Hawley; her mother, Juanita Carlie (Baynard) Kylander; her son, Christian Haston (Demaree) Eldridge; her sister Melissa Carlie Phillips...

Carol Ann Marler, 58, of Williamsville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family.  She was born January 19, 1965, South Ruislip, England to Virgil Lawrence Wethington and Elsie Ann (Bowman) Wethington.  Carol married David Marler on September 21, 1989, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  Carol was a longtime resident of Butler County.  Carol loved her family and being with her friends in her conversation lounge. ...