Obituaries

Tokie Koonce

Tokie Koonce

Mar 10, 2013

Tokie Koonce, 89 died, March 10, 2013 at her residence in Poplar Bluff, Butler County. Tokie was a member of the Morgan Corner Pentecostal Church. She was a seamtress at the Florsheim Shoe Factory. She enjoyed sewing. Tokie is survived by one son, John Koonce; four grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Koonce....

Joe  Allen Sullivan

Joe Allen Sullivan

Mar 5, 2013

Joe Allen Sullivan, 57, died March 5, 2013 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born Nov. 30, 1955 in Poplar Bluff, and was a lifetime resident. Mr. Sullivan was a Veteran of the United States Navy. He was employed with E-Z Way Delivery. Mr. Sullivan is survived by his mother, Wanda Sullivan of Poplar Bluff; one son, Chris Sullivan of...

Panagiotis Pashskis

Panagiotis Pashskis

Mar 5, 2013

Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Pashakis was born February 20, 1923 in Salmeniko, Greece. Mr. Pashakis was a member of the Greek Orthadox Church. He worked at the Grecian Steak House, helping in the kitchen. Mr. Pashakis is survived by two daughters, Thelma Katsaliros and husband Pete of Poplar Bluff, Mo., Georgia Zaharopoulos and husband Nick of Searcy, Ark.; five grandchildren and...

Eldon  D. Colclasure

Eldon D. Colclasure

Feb 17, 2013

Eldon D. Colclasure, 90, died February 17, 2013 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born September 13, 1922 in Louisville, Ill. to Orion Clyde Colclasure and Lillian Belle Slattor Colclasure. He was a member of the First Christian Church. Mr. Colclasure married Roberta Brown in Poplar Bluff July 11, 1949. She survives. He served in the United States Air Force...

William Wright

William Wright

Feb 4, 2013

William Wright age 85, of Wappapello died Feburary 2, 2013 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Wright was born November 5, 1927 to Cora Markham Wright and Herbert Wright. William was a truck driver and a WWII army veteran. The family is planning a private service at a later date

Ella Mae Cordell Ruff

Ella Mae Cordell Ruff

Feb 4, 2013

Ella Cordell Ruff, 77, died Feb. 4, 2013 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was born May 11, 1935 in Qulin, Mo. to John C. Cordell and Gertreau Burkett Cordell. Ella was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. She was of the Pentecostal faith. Ella was a Home Health Aid and retired from Butler County Health Center. She was an ordained...

Mary K. "Haynes" Hendricks

Mary K. "Haynes" Hendricks

Jan 30, 2013

Mo. She was born October 2, 1931 in Broseley, Mo. She was a life time resident of Butler County. Mary was a member of the Southside Assembly of God Church. She was retired from nursing, having worked at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center and Oakdale Care Center. She enjoyed reading, traveling and her job. She married Robert Haynes in 1948....

Carl  Don Jenkins

Carl Don Jenkins

Jan 30, 2013

Carl D. Jenkins, 56, of Poplar Bluff died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 in St. Louis, Mo. He was born September 30, 1956 in Kennett, Mo. Mr. Fellowship General Baptist Church. Carl (Don) enjoyed playing the guitar and singing, watching Cardinal baseball, and was an Elvis Presley fan. He was married to Vicki M. Payne Jenkins. She survives. Also surviving are...

Ruth Hendrickson

Ruth Hendrickson

Jan 23, 2013

Ruth Hendrickson, 101, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died January 23, 2013 in Fenton, Mo. She was born June 22, 1911 in Gentry, Arkansas. She was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff. She was a member of the First Church of God. She was a retired nurse, working many years at Doctors Hospital. She owned and operated Tiny Tots...

Brenda Bounds

Brenda Bounds

Jan 18, 2013

Brenda Mae Bounds, 71, died Friday, January 18, 2013 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Brenda was born April 24, 1941 in Poplar Bluff. She was a longtime resident. She was of the Baptist faith. Brenda was a homemaker and enjoyed reading, quilting and crocheting. She is survived by four sons, Steven J. Bounds, and Arnot W. Bounds, both of Poplar Bluff,...

Viola Jones

Viola Jones

Jan 16, 2013

Viola F. Jones, 72, died January 16, 2013 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was born June 6, 1940 in Arkansas. She was a lifetime resident of Butler County. She attended the Assembly of God Church. Viola was a nurse and enjoyed crafting, painting and bird watching. She is survived by one daughter, Diana Meadors of Fairdealing, Mo.; one brother Lawrence...

Eddie Nichols

Eddie Nichols

Jan 16, 2013

born September 9, 1924 in Poplar Bluff and a life time resident. He was of the baptist faith. Eddie was a self employed owner/operator of Nichols Waste Disposal. He loved riding and trading horses. He is survived by one son, Michael Nichols; two daughters, Vickie Mills and Shirley Nichols; two sisters, Bobbie Jo Waddell and Tommie Beckham; two grandchildren, and...

Sherrie  M. Cecil

Sherrie M. Cecil

Jan 6, 2013

born June 26, 1965 in Nashville, Tn. She was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff. Sherrie was of the Luthren faith and enjoyed traveling, crafting and sewing. She was a self-employed accountant. Sherrie is survived by her husband Jessie Hollins, her parents; Larry and Norma Cecil of Malden, Mo., one daughter, Zoeie Hollins of Poplar Bluff; and one brother,...

William  F. Morlan

William F. Morlan

Jan 6, 2013

William F. Morlan Sr., 71 years old of Dexter died Jan. 6, 2013. Mr. Morlan was born Jan. 26, 1941 in Essex Mo., to parents Elza Morlan and Gertrude Laster Morlan. He was married to Mary Simpson Morlan, and was a United States Air Force Vietnam Veteran. Graveside service 10 a.m. Friday January 18, 2013, at the Veteran's Cemetery in...

Lela  L. Ladd

Lela L. Ladd

Jan 2, 2013

Lela L. Ladd, 92, died January 2, 2013 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mrs. Ladd was born in Holcomb, Mo. November 30, 1921 to Alfred and Lela Dye. She was a longtime resident of this area. She was of the General Baptist faith. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, quilting, reading her Bible, and going to church. She is survived by one son,...

Lorraine Colter

Lorraine Colter

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...

Pansy  L. Deason

Pansy L. Deason

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...

Billy Vinson

Billy Vinson

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...

Freddie  L. Jackson  Iii

Freddie L. Jackson Iii

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;...

Frances Kutchback

Frances Kutchback

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...