Obituaries

Dec 29, 2012

Lorraine Colter 82, of Poplar Bluff passed away December 29, 2012 at a member of the Third Baptist Church and the Tops Wednesday morning. She enjoyed quilting, gardening and her family. She was married to Leonard Colter October 31, 1949. He preceded her in death on March 5, 1993. Surviving are six daughters; Carol Keeney, Kathy Gibbs and husband Terry...

Dec 19, 2012

Pansy L. Deason of Poplar Bluff, a retired state employee of the Division of Family Services and the Division of Youth Services, was promoted to be with our Lord on December 6, 2012. Mrs. Deason was born in Madison, Il. on January 14, 1932, daughter of the late Reverend Roy & the late Charity Thomas Teetor. On February 7, 1953...

Dec 19, 2012

Billy Vinson, 69, died December 19, 2012 in Poplar Bluff. He was born Bluff. He enjoyed playing golf, and watching wild life at his farm. He was an Army veteran who served in Vietnam. He was married to Janet Vinson. She survives. Also surviving are one son Billy Joe Vinson and one daughter Angie Lawson, both of Poplar bluff. Preceding...

Dec 19, 2012

formerly from Poplar Bluff. He was born July 31, 1987 to Freddie L. Jackson, Jr. and Sheila Jackson. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing on his computer. He was married to Brandy Osborn Jackson. She survives. Alson surviving are one son; Damion Leo Jackson of the home, two brothers; Jessie Hunt of Tenn., Anthony Jackson of Poplar Bluff, three sisters;...

Dec 19, 2012

Frances was born September 5, 1922 in Piedmont, Mo. Frances was a longtime resident of Butler Co. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed shopping. She was a house wife and work as cashier for many years at Dunn Hotel and Holiday Inn. Surviving are one son; Bill R. Schearer and wife Nadine of Poplar Bluff, one step-son; Jim...

Dec 19, 2012

Morehouse, Mo. to Lawrence and Myrtle Maddox Smith. He was a World War II Navy Veteran. August 24,1946 he married Anna Moore. She survives. Mr. Smith was a longtime resident of Butler county, of the pentecostal faith and a member of the Cornerstone Tabernacle Church. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing. Other survivers include; two sons, Gary Smith and Larry...

Nov 19, 2012

Ernest Pennell, 92, died Nov. 19, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Success, Ar. Dec. 27, 1919. Mr. Pennell was a longtime resident of Butler Co. Mr. Pennell was a member of Pilgrims Rest Church of Fairdealing, Mo. He was the owner-operator of Ernie's Motorway for many years. He was an avid reader, liked traveling, was an expert...

Nov 14, 2012

Myrtle Bruner, 87, died Wednesday November 14, 2012 at Westwood Hills Health Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was born July 30, 1925. She was a life time resident of Poplar Bluff. Mrs. Bruner was a Certified Nurse's Aid. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs Bruner is survived by one daughter; Arvella Dugas of Poplar Bluff, and many...

Nov 5, 2012

Dacey L. Miller, Sr. passed away in his home in Springfield, MO, on November 5, 2012, at the age of 82 years. He was born on November 5, 1930, to Pansy and Walter Miller in Powe, MO. His parents preceded him in death. Dacey attended Bernie Mo High School where he was an outstanding basketball player. He attended Missouri Baptist...

Oct 29, 2012

Percy F. Woods, 84, died October 29, 2012 at Cedar Gate Nursing Home in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born April 15, 1928 at Fisk, Mo. He was a long time resident of Butler County. Mr. Woods was an Army Veteran serving during World War II. He enjoyed spending time with family, farming, raising hogs, fishing, and watching baseball. He...

Oct 29, 2012

Marvin A. Ward Jr. 49, a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff, died Bluff, was self employed as an appliance technician. He enjoyed fishing as a hobby. Marvin is survived by his mother Nancy Robertson of Poplar Bluff; one brother, Rob Ray of Qulin, two sisters; Leann McGaity of Williamsville, and Bennie Helmick of Henderson, Kentucky. The family is handling their...

Oct 13, 2012

Irene Hollowell, 85, died October 13, 2012 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. at the Mo. She retired from South Western Bell after 33 years of employment, and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Hollowell enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, watching the St. Louis Cardinals, fishing and shopping. On August 6, 1960, she married Walter Hollowell...

Oct 3, 2012

Dr. Walker J. Long, age 93 of Poplar Bluff passed away on October 3, 2012. He was born in Leora Missouri on August 25, 1919. On June 18, 1944 he married Lettye Wood in Malden, Mo. His wife Lettye and one daughter, Lynn Long Flottman preceded him in death. He is survived by one sister, Ruth Guth of Michigan; three...

Sep 14, 2012

Patricia Adkins, 69, died September 14, 2012 at her residence in Doniphan, Mo. Mrs. Adkins was born June 24, 1943 in Gideon, Mo. she had been a long time resident of Butler Co. Mrs. Adkins enjoyed reading, crocheting and playing with her grandchildren and greatgrand-children. Mrs Adkins was preceded in death by her parents Reuben Dunscombe and Merial Torrence Dunscombe,...

Aug 22, 2012

Wanda Wilson Dunz, 76, died August 22, 2012 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was born Nov. 8, 1936 in Poplar Bluff and was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. Wanda attended Temple Baptist Church, and was a homemaker. She enjoyed making stained glass. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Lennis W. and Goldie M. Wilson. Also preceding her...

Aug 20, 2012

Wilburn Oneal Adams , 46, died August 20, 2012, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was born September 30, 1965 in Sikeston , Missouri to Odell and Mary Wagner Adams. He was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a hairdresser by trade. He is survived by his mother Mary Adams, of East...

Aug 20, 2012

August 12, 2012, at poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Bertha was born July 2, 1925 to Charley and Pearl Thomas Mitchell. Ms. Goodwin had been employeed at the Floresheim Shoe factory. She was of the baptist faith. She enjoyed spending time with her Children and grandchildren. Ms. Goodwin is survived by two daughters; JoAnn Cates and Henrietta Smith both Cates...

Aug 20, 2012

Bluff, Mo. Mr. Welker was born in Poyner, Mo. August 25, 1919. He was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff and a member of the First Christian Church. Mr. Welker was a veteran of the U. S. Army and served during World War II. He received a Purple Heart, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon and 1 Bronze Star. He had been an...

Aug 9, 2012

Sandra K. Sparkman, 59, died Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, in Poplar Bluff, Mo.

She was born July 16, 1953, in Poplar Bluff. She was a longtime resident of Butler County. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. A registered nurse, Ms. Sparkman was a teacher at Barnes Jewish Hospital as a doctor of psychiatry....

Aug 6, 2012

Wanna VanCleve, 85, died Aug. 6, 2012 at her home in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was born in Malden, Mo. Feb.12, 1927. Wanna was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff and a member of the First Baptist Church. She was a founding charter member of Temple Baptist where she was accomplished at playing the organ and piano and then in...