Obituaries

May 29, 2020

Mrs. Surretta Louise Treadway, 59, of Flint, Michigan passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 at Hurley Medical Center. She was born December 14, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Lucy Louise Rodgers Johnson and the late Andrew Sales.

Mrs. Treadway grew up in Flint, Michigan and attended Flint Northern High School, graduating in 1978.  She...

May 22, 2020

Dorothy May Griffith Kearbey, 90, went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2020 at her home in Longview, TX.  Dorothy was born January 12, 1930 in Hope, AR to the late Floyd Griffith and Stella (Stillwell) Griffith.

Dorothy married her husband, Thomas Kearbey, on October 29, 1949 in Pocahontas, AR.

Dorothy was retired...

May 20, 2020

Georgia L. Webb, 90, of Poplar Bluff, MO, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020.  She was born to the late George C. Smith and Anna L. (Shadle) Smith.

She lived in Michigan for 50 years prior to moving to Poplar Bluff. Georgia was an avid reader, enjoyed her sewing and flowers.

Survivors include one son, Thomas...

May 19, 2020

Cecil James (Jimmy) Woods, Jr., 55, of St. Louis, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020, peacefully at his home.

Jimmy was born in Poplar Bluff.  He attended Central High School in Minnesota and later graduated from North Hollywood School in North Hollywood, CA.   Jimmy later attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles,...

May 16, 2020

Shirley Mae Dalton, 84, of Greenville, MO, died Saturday, May 16, 2020.  She was born to the late William Buford Minton and Frances Ruth (Rambo) Minton.

She was a lifelong resident of Wayne county. Shirley attended the Cowboy Church in Fisk, MO.  Her hobbies were shopping, checking out the flea markets, camping and sewing.

Survivors...

May 1, 2020

LeeAnn DeShea Hopson, 36, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, May 1, 2020. She was born January 29, 1984 to Kevin Ellis and Mary Hopson.  She graduated from PBHS in 2002 and was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff and enjoyed Loving Jesus Ministries.

Survivors include her parents, Kevin Ellis and Mary Vaughn-Humphrey, both of Poplar...

Apr 8, 2020

Walter Hollowell, Jr., 87, of Poplar Bluff, went to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, April 8, 2020.

Walter was born December 25, 1932 in Broseley, MO to the late Walter Hollowell, Sr. and Era (Johnson) Hollowell.  He had one brother, Arth “Bud” Hollowell, who preceded him in death and one sister, Marge Garner who survives.

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Mar 29, 2020

Allen Spradling, 61, of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday, March 29, 2020.  He was born March 28, 1959 in Poplar Bluff to the late Loren and Annette (Duncan) Spradling. He was a member of the Harviell Church of Christ.

Loren met the love of his life, Ruseena Boone and they were married in Bonne Terre, Mo., June 24,...

Mar 24, 2020

John R. “Jack” Gholson, Sr., 79, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, March 24, 2020. He was born Feb. 7, 1941, in Albuquerque, NM, to the late Walter C. Gholson, Sr. and Irene (Johnson) Gholson.  He was of the Catholic faith.

John or “Jack” as many of his friends knew him, he was a long time resident of...

Mar 4, 2020

David Walker, 43, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020. He was born February 13, 1977 in Poplar Bluff to Leonard J Walker and Sylvia (Hosphelt) Walker. He was a life long resident of Butler county.

When not on the road driving, he enjoyed working on cars, fishing and being outdoors.

Survivors include his...

Feb 28, 2020

Raymond Vernon Huff, 82, of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, February 28, 2020. He was born April 16, 1937 in Poplar Bluff to the late Chester and Elsie (Gibson) Huff.  He attended the Seventh Day Adventist church.  He graduated from the last log cabin schoolhouse in the Hilliard school district.

After graduating, he served his country by joining...

Feb 18, 2020

Paul William Ethridge, 68, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, February 18, 2020. He was born October 16, 1951 in Poplar Bluff to the late Warren and Goldie (Stucker) Ethridge. He was a life long resident of Butler county.

Survivors include his son, Paul William Ethridge, Jr and a daughter, Juanita E. Ethridge; three brothers, James and Johnny...

Feb 17, 2020

Mary Katherine Rimer, 96, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, Feb 17, 2020.  She was born Feb 13, 1924 in Hickman, KY to the late Joseph Owen Stafford and Mary Magaline (Birdwell) Stafford.

Mary was a long time resident of Butler County.  She enjoyed being at home for her family, playing bingo with friends, puzzles, and taking long...

Feb 2, 2020

In memory of a loving wife and mother, Elizabeth Sales, 78, was born on April 4, 1941.  After battling a long illness, she passed away February 2, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.  She was of the baptist faith.

On December 25, 1962 she married the love of her life, Jerry Sales of Poplar Bluff.

Jan 21, 2020

Jimmy Gale Dollins, 64, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, January 21, 2020.  He was born on July 19, 1955 in the Coon Island community to the late Roscoe Dollins and Nona (Chidester) Dollins.

Jimmy and his wife, Cynthia Magruder, wed in Neelyville, MO on August 17, 1973.

He served his country by joining the US...

Jan 14, 2020

Robert Dale Hudson, 52, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, January 14, 2020.  He was born August 24, 1967 in Poplar Bluff to the late Bobby Gene Hudson and Verna Dean (Osborn) Hudson.

Robert attended University of Missouri where he received a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing.  He continued his education at Vanderbilt University and obtained a Master's...

Dec 27, 2019

Roy George Mureno, Jr, 60, of Mount Vernon, WA, died Friday, December 27, 2019.  He was born November 3, 1959 in Poplar Bluff to the late Roy George Mureno, Sr. and Gertrude (Mollahan) Mureno.  He was of the Catholic faith.  He was an auto sales manager.  In high school, he enjoyed being on the football and wrestling teams.  He...

Dec 23, 2019

Jesse Hollins, Sr., 92, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, Dec 23, 2019.  Graveside services will be at noon Friday, Dec 27 in the City Cemetery of Poplar Bluff.

Dec 8, 2019

Verline L. Rogers, 89, of Donthan, Ala. died Sunday, Dec 8, 2019.  She was born July 14, 1930 in Lawrence County, Ark. to the late Burlie M. Elliott and Dovie E. (Remmer) Elliott.  She was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints of Jesus Christ.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening.

Surviving...

Nov 30, 2019

Marjorie E. White, 90, of Poplar Bluff, MO, died Saturday, November 30, 2019.  She was born on November 24, 1929 in Clay County, Arkansas to the late Floyd Forrest and Mirtie (Shackleford) Forrest.  She was of the Baptist faith and a long time resident of Scott and Butler Counties.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and...