Obituaries

Sylvia Hodge

Sylvia Hodge

Jul 19, 2011

Sylvia Hodge, 90, of Poplar Bluff, MO, died Wednesday, July 19, 2011, at Mark Twain Nursing Home. Mrs. Hodge was employed as a clothes sorter for a dry cleaner, and she enjoyed geneology. On March 22, 1938 she married Alva Hodge. He preceded her in death. Survivors include: one son, Alva Hodge Jr, of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; one daughter, Judy...

Glenn Griffith

Glenn Griffith

Jul 19, 2011

Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Griffith was employed as a Railroad Engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad. He enjoyed hunting, traveling, and spending time with his family. On March 17, 2002 he entered into marriage with Vielka Rosa Gomez. She survives Other survivors include: his mother, Mildred Barks, of Poplar Bluff, MO; two sons, Michael Griffith, of Rockford, IL, and...

Barbara Wilson

Barbara Wilson

Jun 16, 2011

Barbara Wilson age 60, a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff, died Monday June 13, 2011 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Wilson was born August 3, 1950 at Elk, MO. Mrs. Wilson attended Collins Chapel Church. She enjoyed reading and fishing. Her husband Larry Wilson precedes her in death. Mrs. Wilson is survived by her mother Mrs.Dessie (Dunn) Whoberry...

Eva  Catherine Sparks

Eva Catherine Sparks

Jun 16, 2011

Eva Catherine Sparks, 89, of Hillard, Mo., died Thursday, June 16, 2011, at her residence. A lifetime resident of Butler County, Mrs. Sparks was the owner/operator of Hillard Grocery in Hillard. She also taught school at Bluewater; she was a member of the Geneology Society of Butler County. Mrs. Sparks other interests included sewing, crochet, gardening and church work. She...

Carol Tharp

Carol Tharp

Jun 11, 2011

Westwood Hills Nursing Home. Mrs. Tharp was self-employed and the owner of Memory Lane Antiques. Mrs. Tharp was a Cardinal's fan who enjoyed cats, spending time with family and friends, and traveling. She was also a member of the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church. On September 24, 1977 she married Jimmy D. Tharp. In May of 2005, Mr. Tharp preceded her...

Donald Deason

Donald Deason

Jun 11, 2011

Donald A. Deason, a retired employee of Williamsville Stone/Porter Dewitt Company, was promoted to be with the Lord on June 09, 2011 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Center.Mr. Deason was born near Williamsville, MO, son of the late Burvy and Martha Deason, on September 11, 1929. He was united in marriage to his best friend , Pansy Lee Teetor, who...

Margaret  A. Palmer

Margaret A. Palmer

Jun 11, 2011

Twin Rivers Medical Center in Kennett, MO. Mrs. Palmer was employed by the Kansas City Star news paper in Kansas City, MO. She also enjoyed doing scrapbooking and needlework. On Febuary 14, 2005 Margaret married Bob Palmer, in Poplar Bluff, MO. He survives. Other survivors include two sons, Larry Baxler Lippard, of Baltimore, MD., Clarence Edward Lippard, Colorado Springs, Co;...

Zadie  Mae Campbell

Zadie Mae Campbell

Jun 11, 2011

Zadie Mae Campbell, 90, of Qulin, Mo., died Saturday, June 11, 2011. Mrs. Campbell was born March 16, 1921. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of Butler County. She enjoyed sewing, watching soap operas, reading the Survivors include three children, Virgil Campbell and Mary Patterson, both of Quilin, Mo., and Kathryn Davidson of Fordland, Mo.,; five grandchildren; and...

Ralph Lucas

Ralph Lucas

May 25, 2011

Ralph Lucas, age 46, of Puxico, Mo. passed away at his residence on May 25, 2011. Mr. Lucas was born January 1, 1965 in Laramie, WY, and he served in the United States Navy. Survivors include his girlfriend, Angela White; and many other family and friends.

Betty Rhodes

Betty Rhodes

May 12, 2011

Betty Rhodes, age 76, of Poplar Bluff, MO, died Thursday, May 12, 2011, at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mrs. Rhodes was employed as a seamtress, and was a member of 1st Church of God. She enjoyed playing the piano, going to church, and she loved her grandchildren. Survivors include one son, Van Rhodes, of Poplar Bluff,...

Joyce  M. Abney

Joyce M. Abney

May 10, 2011

Joyce M Abney, 75 of Poplar Bluff, Missouri died on Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Mrs. Abney was born Tuesday, May 5, 1936 in Broseley, Missouri, and was a member of Westwood Baptist Church. On September 15, 1955, she married Joesph M. Abney in Hernando, MS. He survives Other survivors include...

James  Lewis Hastings

James Lewis Hastings

Apr 30, 2011

James Lewis Hastings, 75 of Rombauer, Missouri died on Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at his Residence in Rombauer, Missouri. Mr. Hastings was born Saturday, September 21, 1935. He served as a TSgt in the Air Force from 1954 until 1977, and was a Veteran of Vietnam. James enjoyed hunting, driving hot rods, and was a member of the NRA, and...

Lillian Womack

Lillian Womack

Apr 30, 2011

Lillian Womack, age 80, longtime resident of Butler County. passed away at her residence on April 30, 2011. Mrs. Womack was born January 18, 1931 in Poplar Bluff, Mo.She was a home maker and enjoyed traveling and fishing. On July 12, 1947 she entered into marrigae with Bill Womack.  He Survives Other survivors include one son, Bill Womack Jr. of...

Mary Chatman

Mary Chatman

Apr 25, 2011

Mary Katherine Chatman, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Mo died April 25, 2011 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center . She was born June 4, 1922 in White Bluff, Tn., and was of the baptist faith. She entered into marriage with Roscoe H. Chatman on November 7, 1947. He preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Jacklyn Baker, and...

Gary Thomas

Gary Thomas

Apr 18, 2011

Gary Lee Thomas, age 64, died at his home in Poplar Bluff MO on April 18, 2011. Gary is survived by his wife Jackie and three children, Richard Michael Thomas-- Indianapolis, IN, Wrandi Lea Clayton --Webb City, MO. and Susan Jean Gulley--Columbia, Mo. He is also survived by two sisters Mary Jane Smith of Goshen Arkansas and Georgia Harpole of...

Evelyn Caldwell

Evelyn Caldwell

Apr 18, 2011

Evelyn Caldwell, 81, longtime resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo died Sunday, April 10, 2011 at Westwood Hills Nursing Home. Mrs. Caldwell was born May 27, 1929 in Portland, Org. She was a homemaker and a member of Kingdom Hall Church. Mrs Caldwell enjoyed gardening, puzzles, playing cards, and loved art. Survivors include two sons, Russell Caldwell of Marshfield, Mo, and...

Allen  Wayne Marshall

Allen Wayne Marshall

Apr 1, 2011

Allen Wayne Marshall, 61, resident of Mt. Dora, Florida, died Friday, April 1, 2011. Mr. Marshall was born May 17, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois. He was a repair technician and an U.S. Navy Veteran. Survivors include: his wife, Kay Marshall of Mt. Dora, Florida; one son, Allen Marshall Jr. of Altamonte Springs, Florida; five daughters, Kimberly Schroer and husband Ken...

Ralph Wunderlich

Ralph Wunderlich

Mar 13, 2011

Ralph Wunderlich, 86, longtime resident of Poplar Bluff, died at his residence on Sunday, March 13, 2011. Mr. Wunderlich was born December 6, 1924 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was self employed as electrician, and the owner of Wunderlich Electric. Mr. Wunderlich was a decorated Army Veteran, and was a member of American Legion Post 153, Poplar Bluff Eagles, and...

"Butch" Gholson

"Butch" Gholson

Mar 4, 2011

Kenneth "Butch" Gholson, 47, longtime resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo died Friday, March 4, 2011 in Arnold, Mo. Mr. Gholson was born September 29, 1963 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was a truck driver for Proctor & Gamble. Survivors include his parents, Kennth Gholson of Liberty Hill, Tx, and Wanda Gholson of Arnold, Mo.; two sons, Brian Gholson and Justin...

"Cotton" Jeffries

"Cotton" Jeffries

Mar 4, 2011

Charles Jeffries, 82, longtime resident of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Jeffries was born May 4, 1928 in Mountain View, Ar. He worked in the lasting department for the shoe factory. Mr. Jeffries was a member of Midland Church. He enjoyed working in the yard, gardening, and riding horses. On November...