Obituaries

Mar 20, 2025

James Edward Mellon, 53, of Farmington, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025.

He was born on April 10, 1971, in St. Charles, Missouri, to Roy L. Mellon and Edna B. (House) Mellon.

James enjoyed helping with chores when he could, he loved listening to music, and especially loved spending time with his family.

Mar 16, 2025

Jackie Dale Cunningham, 83, of Wappapello, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March, 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on July 22, 1941, in Parma, Missouri, to Charles Cunningham and Pearl (Reynolds) Cunningham.  On March 23, 2002, Jack married Sandra Seger Brown, in Wappapello.

Jack enjoyed fishing, playing golf, working in his yard,...

Mar 7, 2025

Anna Lavern Smith, 102, of Sikeston, Missouri passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at Clearview Nursing Center in Sikeston, Missouri.

Anna was born June 14, 1922, in Catron, Missouri, to Samuel Blanton Moore and Anna Earl (Holland) Moore.  On August 24, 1946 she married Don W. Smith in Morehouse.

She was of the Pentecostal faith...

Mar 6, 2025

Billy Wayne Burnes, 76, of Wappapello, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025.

He was born on January 23, 1948, in Portageville, Missouri to Billy J. Burnes and Frankie Jean (Caldwell) Burnes.

Billy enjoyed going fishing, playing softball and golf.  He loved to spend time with his family and friends.

Billy is survived...

Mar 4, 2025

Stanley Aaron Burden, 73, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, with his loving wife and his dog Bonnie by his side.

He was born on July 23, 1951 in East St. Louis, Illinois, to W. A. Burden, Jr. and Dorthy Louise (Jenkins) Burden.  On February 1, 1984 in Poplar Bluff, Stanley married Reta...

Mar 3, 2025

Tracy Leigh Barker, 64, of Broseley, Missouri passed away Monday, March 3,2025 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

He was born on December 8, 1960, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Clifford (Jack) Page Barker and Virgina (Mondy) Barker.

Tracy enjoyed searching for arrow heads, collecting and watching movies, and listening to music.

Tracy...

Mar 2, 2025

Robert George Hess, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

He was born on October 28, 1938, in Orange County, California, to James Lester Hess and Iva Bell (Jenkins) Hess.  On February 15, 1976, Robert married Sylvia Hartpence in Salem, Oregon.

Robert enjoyed tinkering with...

Feb 26, 2025

Jeanine Lynn Mathias, 64, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Jeanine was born June 4, 1960, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to William Bailey and Shirley (Samuel) Bailey.

She was a life-time resident of Poplar Bluff.  Jeanine enjoyed spending time on...

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...