Obituaries

Valrie  Elizabeth Ward

Valrie Elizabeth Ward

Feb 17, 2012

dearly missed by her family. Her family was blessed to have her for 92 wonderful years. Valrie loved and served the Lord her whole life. Valrie was employed by Delmonte as a machine operator. She enjoyed working in her yard, gardening, visiting the sick, reading her bible, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. She Married Roy Ward Nov. 28,...

Gloria  Dawn Hernandez

Gloria Dawn Hernandez

Feb 17, 2012

Gloria Dawn Hernandez, 81 of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Friday Feb. 17, 2012 at the Westwood Hills Healthcare facility. Mrs. Hernandez was born January 22, 1931 in Porterville, California to the late Charles Leo Cassidy and Lois Opal (Bracken) Cassidy. She was of the Baptist faith. October 4, 1987, she married Al Hernandez in Las Vagas, Navada. She is survived...

Sharon Westmoreland

Sharon Westmoreland

Feb 15, 2012

Sharon Westmoreland, 81, died Feb. 15, 2012 at her residence. She was born Sept. 24, 1930. Sharon lived in Patterson, Mo. before moving to Poplar Bluff 10 years ago. She was of the Baptist faith. She was employed at Bluff Lanes bowling alley. She enjoyed bowling and crocheting. Memorials may be made to the Poplar Bluff Youth Bowling Association.

Clara  J. Warren

Clara J. Warren

Feb 8, 2012

Clara J. Warren, 83, died Feb. 8, 2012 at Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was born Jan. 29, 1929 in Poplar Bluff, and was a lifetime resident. Miss Warren was employed at Krogers for over 30 years as office manager. Clara was a seamtress, loved gardening and being out doors. She liked helping people and animals out of kindness. She loved...

Frank Wylie

Frank Wylie

Dec 21, 2011

Frank Wylie, 80, a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011 at his home. Mr. Wylie was born July 23, 1931 in Doniphan. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Wylie owned and operated Wylie Insurance for 30 years and was a licensed Insurance Broker and a member of the Missouri Independent Insurance Association....

George Stewart

George Stewart

Dec 2, 2011

George Stewart, 89, longtime resident of Butler County, passed away at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center on December 2, 2011. Mr. Stewart was born February 22, 1923 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was a retired salesman after thirty-five years of working for Amoco Oil and enjoyed making bird houses, painting, and was very active with Boy Scouts of America....

Mrs.  Gladys Slinkard

Mrs. Gladys Slinkard

Nov 25, 2011

Mrs. Gladys Slinkard of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Nov. 25, 2011. She was born Dec. 24, 1913. Mrs. Slinkard was proud to have been born and lived her whole life in Poplar Bluff. She was of the Baptist faith and was baptised in Black River. She retired as a vamper from the Florsheim Shoe Factory. She enjoyed traveling with her...

Dorothy Jeffries

Dorothy Jeffries

Nov 25, 2011

November 15, 2011 at her residence. Mrs. Jeffries was born March 13, 1929 in St. Louis, Mo. She retired from the Florsheim Shoe Fractory. Mrs. Jeffries was a member of Midland Church. She enjoyed crocheting, flower gardening, and canning out of her vegetable garden. On Nov. 12, 1949, she married Charles Jeffries in Piggott, Ar. He preceded her in death....

Jo  Ann Wills

Jo Ann Wills

Oct 22, 2011

Jo Ann Wills , born February 2, 1959, died Saturday October 22, 2011 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was a life time resident of Poplar Bluff. She worked at Myrtles Cafe for many years. She enjoyed sewing and being with friends and family. Surviving are her mother, Evelyn Wills, one brother, Micheal Wills, and one sister Brenda Huffman,...

Alpha  E. Hendricks

Alpha E. Hendricks

Oct 19, 2011

Alpha E. Hendricks, 96, of Ellsinore, Mo. died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was born August 28, 1915 in Allenville, Mo. Mrs. Hendricks was a cook at East Carter School. She enjoyed sewing, being with family and was a member of the Red Hat Society, Ellsinore Street Walkers Exercise Club,...

James  K. Bess

James K. Bess

Sep 11, 2011

James K. Bess, 76 of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died September 11, 2011, at his resident. Mr. Bess was born February 28, 1935 in Dudley, Mo. Mr. Bess was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff. Mr. Bess owned and operated a flea market. He enjoyed fishing and going to flea markets. On October 11, 1956, he married Vernon Forsythe in...

Kevin  M. Rodgers

Kevin M. Rodgers

Sep 10, 2011

Kevin M. Rodgers, 47, of Linn, Mo. died Saturday Sept. 10, 2011 at St. Mary's Regional Hospital in Jefferson, City, Mo. He was born January 4, 1964 in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Rodgers was a truck driver. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid deer hunter. Mr. Rodgers is survived by his father Bobby J. Rodgers; two sons, Hunter Grant...

Beulah  L. Bocek

Beulah L. Bocek

Sep 4, 2011

Missouri, in the Ten Mile Creek Community, to Joseph Edward Rickman and Maud Lee Rickman (Mowery). She graduated high school from the Poplar Bluff school system and moved to St. Louis where she worked in the food service industry at Mrs. Hulling's and The Forum Cafeterias, and the Statler Hotel. She was especially proud that the Statler Hotel awarded her...

Dorothy  L. Sweeza

Dorothy L. Sweeza

Sep 4, 2011

October 26, 2011. She was born June 7, 1929 in Fairdealing, Mo. Dorothy was a homemaker, enjoyed being with family and friends, and listening to gospel music. She attended the Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Minnie Ridlen. Surviving are two daughters, Frances Mattison of Poplar Bluff, Mo., Evelyn Newberry of Jackson,...

Jerry  D. Hamilton

Jerry D. Hamilton

Aug 29, 2011

26, 2011 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Hamilton was retired and a member of First Church of God. He enjoyed sports, cardinals, church, and spending time with family and friends. Mr. Hamilton was previously married to Joann Hamilton for thirteen years. She survives. Jerry Hamilton was preceded in death by: his father, Verdell Hamilton, and one...

Robert  L. Dover

Robert L. Dover

Aug 29, 2011

Robert LeRoy Dover, 77, life time resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Monday, August 29, 2011 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Dover was of the Pentecostal faith. He enjoyed reading his Bible and writing songs. Mr. Dover was preceded in death by his parents, Abie Dover and Nellie Dover. He is survived by three brothers Gale Dover and...

Jacky  Lynn Green

Jacky Lynn Green

Aug 18, 2011

.Jacky "Jack" Lynn Green, 51, resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Thursday, August 18, 2011, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Green was an employee of Wal-Mart in the maintenance department and enjoyed camping and fishing. Survivors include: his parents, Bill and Mary Green of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; two sons, Mathew Green and Josh Green, both of Texas; one daughter, Katelyn...

Judith  "Rodgers" Withrow

Judith "Rodgers" Withrow

Aug 18, 2011

August 6, 2011, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Withrow was a homemaker and enjoyed playing bingo, spending time with family and friends, fishing, and Cardinals Baseball. She was also a member of the Midland St. Baptist Church. She is the daughter of Pete and Jane (Willmering) Swithzer. They preceded her in death. Survivors include: her husband, Terry Withrow;...

Valla  Jo White

Valla Jo White

Jul 25, 2011

Valla Jo Carman White passed from this life on Monday, July 25, 2011, at the home of her daughter and under the care of family and hospice. Valla Jo was born on June 27, 1926, in Jonesboro, Ark., to James David and Dollie Mae Stevenson. They precede her in death as well as her only sibling Ralph Stevenson. She married...

Margaret P. Gordon Dilbeck

Margaret P. Gordon Dilbeck

Jul 22, 2011

passed away at her residence on July 22, 2011. Mrs. Gordon was born December 1, 1931 in Dewagiac, Michigan. She was a home maker and enjoyed fishing, sewing, and quilting. Mrs. Gordon was also a member of the Little Brown Baptist Church. On December 10, 1947 she entered into marrigae with James Gordon. He preceded her in death. Survivors include...