Obituaries

Dec 22, 2024

Gary Edward Stage, 57, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

He was born February 28, 1967, in Poplar Bluff to Ronald Stage and Anna (Garrison) Stage.

Gary enjoyed fishing, hunting, and he loved to ride his Harley.

Gary is survived by two brothers,...

Dec 15, 2024

Anna Louise Greenlee, 72, of Williamsville, Missouri, passed away December 15, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Anna was born March 20, 1952, in Vernon County, Wisconsin to Abel Siverhus and Patricia (Helgerson) Siverhus

She was of the Christian faith.  Before coming to Williamsville she lived in Beloit, Wisconsin for many years.  Anna was...

Dec 11, 2024

Robin Alan Ganus, 64, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

He was born February 11, 1960, in Rockford, Illinois, to James Eugene Ganus and Genny (Jackson) Crabb.

He enjoyed telling stories to anyone that would listen, he was a jokester, he enjoyed going fishing, collecting...

Dec 7, 2024

Gladys Paulette Hardin, 73, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, in her home.

Paulette was born May 1, 1951, in Michigan, Indiana, to Arthur Smith and Josie Nadine Chesser.

She was of the Baptist faith and a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff.  Paulette enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, watching TV, and taking...

Dec 5, 2024

Quita Lilena Mahoney, 55, of Athens, Alabama, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Quita was born March 27, 1969, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Roy “Smokey” Mahoney and Nancie (Hart) Mahoney.

She grew up in Yuma, Arizona and was a barrel racer in her younger days.  Quita would also show her standard...

Dec 4, 2024

Melodie Rae Stevens, 75, of Greenville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

Melodie was born June 26, 1949 in Oroville, California, to Bill Bennett, Jr. and Faye Ann (Hipes) Bennett.

She enjoyed gardening, hunting with her husband, fishing with her mother.  Melodie especially loved spending time with her family and friends and taking care...

Nov 29, 2024

Shawn Lynn Eason, 49, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, in Poplar Bluff.

He was born December 1, 1974, in Paragould, Arkansas to Earl Eason and Janet (Adams) Eason.

Shawn was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff.  He enjoyed woodworking, painting, fishing, hunting, and being outdoors.

Shawn is survived...

Nov 29, 2024

Ruth Jeanette Hampton, 93, of Malden, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, in St. Peters, Missouri surrounded by her loving family.

Ruth was born on May 2, 1931, to Joseph Eichelberger and Rubye (Fowler) Eichelberger.  She was of the Baptist Faith and a member of 1st Southern Baptist of Malden, Missouri.

She owned Joe’s...

Nov 25, 2024

Allen Eugene (AE/Gene) Hall, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in Farmington, Missouri.

He was born Dec. 27, 1938, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Claude Hall and Ernie (Woods) Hall.

Allen was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff.  He attended the Cowboy Church in Fisk.  He served in the United...

Nov 9, 2024

Charles Richard Mattingly, 82, of Des Arc, Missouri, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Campbell Heathcare and Senior Living in Campbell, Missouri.

He was born November 5, 1942 in Oran, Missouri, to Irvan Charles Mattingly and Ethel Marie (Richardson) Mattingly.  On June 5, 1981, he married Norma Clayton in Cape Girardeau.

Charles was a...

Nov 7, 2024

Meredith Ray Boyers, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away at 6:42pm, Thursday, November 7, 2024, at his home in rural Poplar Bluff.  He was surrounded by his family, having realized his greatest wish-to take his last breath on his beloved cattle and horse farm of over 67 years.

Born May 7, 1936, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri...

Nov 5, 2024

Sandra Gail Alexander, 66, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, began her journey in the stars with Jesus on November 3, 2024. Sandy was born October 19, 1958, in Sikeston, Missouri, to Doyle Floyd Miller and Francis (Standridge) Miller. Sandy Miller married Daniel Alexander on June 4th, 1977. She was a member of Twin Oaks Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff. She...

Nov 3, 2024

Orlin D. (Ollie) Johnson graduated to heaven on November 3rd, 2024. Orlin was born at home in Detroit, Michigan on January 16th, 1936, to the late Ora and Minnie (Seypohltowsky) Johnson. Orlin was an only child. Orlin graduated high school from Poplar Bluff Senior High in 1953, in 1954 he married the love of his life, Nadine (Birdsong) Johnson....

Oct 22, 2024

Mary Virginia Rouge, 88, of Wappapello, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Mary was born December 17, 1935, in Meridian, Mississippi, to Luther Fuel and Mary G. (Peacock) Fuel.  Mary married Charles J. Rouge in 1982.

She enjoyed gardening, playing cards and board games.  In high school Mary...

Oct 17, 2024

Jerome Lawrence King, 56, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, in Manassas, Viriginia.

He was born October 26, 1967, Poplar Bluff, to John C. King and Kumcha (Yu) King.

He was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  He loved all sports, and played for the Poplar Bluff Mules when he...

Oct 16, 2024

Joe Dale Fiske I, 69, of Polar Bluff passed away, surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born May 5, 1955 in Polar Bluff, Mo., to Charles and Deloris (Fenton) Fiske.  Joe was a lifelong resident of Poplar Bluff and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and woodworking. But, most of...

Oct 15, 2024

Dinah Sue Hillis,70, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday October 15, 2024 in St. Louis, Mo. She was born to the late Ms. Mary Groves. She was a long-time resident of Butler County and loved spending time with her friends at the Twin Towers.

She is survived by her son; Timothy Groves of Fenton, Mo. Bothers;...

Oct 13, 2024

Kim L. Malone, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Kim was born October 20, 1951, in Malone, New York, to Ralph Clare Schnepp and Phyllis (Crawford) Schnepp.  Kim married Michael Malone in August of 1978 in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

She was a member...

Oct 9, 2024

Mrs. Ruth L. (Gilmore) Dee, 91, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Aspire Senior Living in Poplar Bluff, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 26, 1933 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Ray C. and Myrtle V. (Breeden) Gilmore.  She married William (Bill) Dee Sr. December 23, 1950.

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Oct 7, 2024

Dale Wayne Fleming. 75, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. Passed away Monday, October 7, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Fleming was born December 8, 1948 in Poplar Bluff, to Paul and Ruby (Wayne) Fleming. In 1987, he married Denise Moore. Dale served his country in the U.S. Army for 23 years.  He...