Obituaries

Feb 23, 2025

Betty Lou (Johnson) Buck, 95, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Cypress Pointe Nursing Home in Dexter, surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born June 30, 1929, in Blytheville, Arkansas, to Rudy Franklin Johnson and Lola Mae (Bishop) Johnson.

She was a member of the Temple Baptist Church of...

Feb 21, 2025

Ernest Dewey Bates, 77, passed away on February 21, 2025.

He was born January 1, 1948, in Hornersville, Missouri, to William Bates and Muriel (Rollins) Bates.

Ernie if you will, was known as uncle Ernie to all, the smile he had was contagious, he never met a stranger.  You would see him sporting his Cardinal...

Feb 16, 2025

Carl G. McKinney, 60, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri for the last 3 ½ years having relocated from Naples, Florida, where he lived for more than 30 years.  He was born in Decatur, Illinois on February 20, 1964, and passed away on February 16, 2025, at home on Main Street, Poplar Bluff.

Carl enlisted in the Air Force...

Feb 16, 2025

Dona May DeClue, 68, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away February 16, 2025, at Cedargate Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.

Dona was born September 20, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, to George Knight and Virgina (Loehnig) Knight.  In 1981 she married Harvey DeClue in Washington County, Missouri.

Dona enjoyed playing card and board...

Feb 13, 2025

Dana Lynn (Johnson) Trenery, 56, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

Dana was born September 27, 1968, in the state of Oregon.  She was the youngest of five children. Dana attended North Platte High School in Dearborn, Missouri.

Dana was a long-time resident of Poplar Bluff.  She enjoyed spending time...

Feb 12, 2025

Darrell Wade Corbin, 64, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, in St. Louis.

He was born on July 7, 1960, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Harold Corbin and Barbara (Parsons) Foster.

Darrell enjoyed going fishing, watching sports, and taking care of animals.  He loved spending time with his friends and family....

Feb 9, 2025

John Mark Hall, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished Papa, and respected agricultural aviator, passed away peacefully Feb. 9, 2025, at the age of 66 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Though the disease may have taken his memories, it could never take the love he gave, the lessons he imparted, or the lasting impact he left on...

Feb 5, 2025

Shirley Joyce White, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on February 5, 2025.

Shirley was born February 9, 1948, to Elbert Allen Ogden and Minnie (Middleton) Ogden.  On February 16, 1963, she married James Carl Whie, he preceded her in death in 2014.

She had a...

Feb 4, 2025

Ralph Edward Allison, 84, of Garland, Texas passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

He was born on May 15, 1940, in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, to Wesley “Leroy” Allison and Elizabeth (Hazlett) Allison.  Ralph married Evelyn Gaston on July 25, 1964, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Ralph attended Woodcreek Church in Richardson and was a member of First United...

Feb 4, 2025

Norma Jean Taylor Kester, 68, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Oakdale Caring Center.

She was born on November 25, 1956, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Perry Taylor and JoAnna (Bischoff) Taylor.

Norma was a long-time resident of Bernie.  She enjoyed sewing, and collecting knick-knacks.  She especially enjoyed spending time...

Jan 24, 2025

Odell Wright III, 58, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on January 24, 2025

He was born on July 15, 1966, in Malden, Missouri, to Odell Wright II and Lillie (Frank) Wright.

Odell was a hard-working man.  He loved to play his lottery tickets and enjoyed his scooter bikes.  He especially loved spending time with...

Jan 19, 2025

Carolyn Sue Seesengood Kearbey, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, Jan, 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Carolyn was born Feb,24, 1949 to Elmer Seesengood and Mary Jaco.

Carolyn was a member of Twin Springs Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff.  She dedicated many years to the nursing...

Jan 7, 2025

Robert Arthur Marshall, 65, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 in his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born Sept. 6, 1959, in Poplar Bluff to Tom and Clyte (Lacy) Marshall.

Robert was of the Pentecostal faith.  Robert enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, and playing pool.  He was a member...

Jan 5, 2025

Keith Marvin Dumas, 65, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025.

He was born November 11, 1959, in Hurley, Michigan, to Daniel John and Betty (Denmin) Dumas.

Keith was a long-time resident of Poplar Bluff.  He enjoyed working on cars, riding his Harley, going camping, and watching old T.V. shows. Keith served...

Jan 4, 2025

Mary Earlene Crabtree, 92, passed away surrounded by her family on January 4, 2025, in Rochester Hills, Michigan. She, and her late twin sister, May Pauline, were born in Hillard, Missouri on June 17th, 1932. Mary was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Joe Lee and James Denton, (Wanda). Mary grew up on a farm in Broseley,...

Jan 1, 2025

Elizabeth Cunningham Hyde Nutter, 78 years of age, went home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2025.

Born in Montgomery, Alabama, Beth lived a full and adventurous life.  She was a life-long member of Holy Cross Episcopal Church.  During high school she was a talented trumpeter, and she played piano until she could no longer...

Dec 26, 2024

Betty Joan Crabtree, 98, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away December 26, 2024.

Betty was born on November 5, 1926, in Williamsville, Missouri, to Floyd Jones and Osa (Dees) Jones.  She married Ward Crabtree on August 28, 1949.

She attended New Spring Church.  Betty enjoyed gardening, exercising, bicycle riding, doing crossword puzzles, canning what she grew...

Dec 25, 2024

Terry Wayne Withrow, 71, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024 at Aspire Nursing Home.

He was born June 24, 1953, in Butler County, Missouri, to Earl Withrow and Lorene (Mayes) Withrow.

He served in the United States Navy.  Terry enjoyed fishing, playing basketball, woodworking, working on cars.  He especially enjoyed spending...

Dec 25, 2024

Dorothy (Sue) Brady Stonecipher McGowen was born July 3, 1935, in Charleston, Missouri to Owen and Lilly Brady.

Sue was married to James Stonecipher September 17, 1954. While married to James the couple enjoyed spending time at Cloud 9 and taking trips with nephew Joe and wife Iris.  He proceeded her in death October 16, 2005, after...

Dec 24, 2024

Joseph Morgan Traughber, 37, of Essex, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, in his home.

He was born March 13, 1987, in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Joseph attended Spirit and Truth Worship Center in Bloomfield.  He loved spending time with family, making knives, playing guitar, and going on family trips.  He was a dreamer of...