Obituaries

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...

Don Smith

Don Smith

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...

Ernest Pennell

Ernest Pennell

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...

Myrtle Bruner

Myrtle Bruner

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...

Dacey  L. Miller,  Sr

Dacey L. Miller, Sr

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...

Percy  F. Woods

Percy F. Woods

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...

Marvin  A. Ward

Marvin A. Ward

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...

Irene Hollowell

Irene Hollowell

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...

Dr. Walker J. Long

Dr. Walker J. Long

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...

Patricia Adkins

Patricia Adkins

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,...