Obituaries

Sep 3, 2024

Robert James Blackwood, 70, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024, in his home.

Robert was born October 21, 1953, in Sterling, Kansas to Glenn Foster Blackwood and Martha Elizabeth (Adair) Blackwood. He married Pamela (Knotts) Foster on January 4, 1997, in Lowell, Oregon.

Robert was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses...

Sep 1, 2024

Bobby Eugene Miller, 67, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, in Ellington, Missouri.

Bobby was born November 16, 1956, to Phillip Lonzo Miller and Joyce Ann (Matheney) Miller in St. Louis.

He was an active member of Highland Drive Church of Christ in Poplar Bluff. He loved writing in calligraphy, eating pizza,...

Aug 26, 2024

Emily Naomi West, 94, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Emily was born June 5, 1930 in Stuttgart, Arkansas, to Vincent H. Raddle and Sylvia (Hammond) Raddle. She married Harold (Hal) West July 1, 1972, in Waterford, Michigan.

She was a very active member of...

Aug 24, 2024

Eva Maude Ray, 89, passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in O’Fallon, Missouri.

Eva was born Oct. 18, 1934, in Chaonia, Missouri, to Robert Reed and Ida (Allison) Reed. Her family later settled in Poplar Bluff and Eva graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1951.

In 1951 Eva married Charles Wright and, in this...

Aug 23, 2024

Travis Vinson, 44, of Malden, Missouri, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Travis was born August 15, 1980 to Everette Lee Vinson and Beverly (Spangle) Reed in Poplar Bluff.  He married Katy Buchanan on July 14, 2004, in Poplar Bluff.

Travis enjoyed listening to music, learning anything he could...

Aug 20, 2024

Rolana Grace Hunter, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Rolana was born November 24, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, to Roland Templeton and Eva (Wagster) Templeton.  On October 12, 1974, Rolana married Lindell Hunter, in Poplar Bluff.

She enjoyed interior decorating, cooking for her family,...

Aug 9, 2024

Mona Lee Losh, 87, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family.

Mona was born November 2, 1936, in Poplar Bluff, to Andrew Jackson and Eva Mae (Cox) Jackson.  On October 5, 1954 Mona married the love of her life Ben Losh.  Ben and Mona were...

Aug 6, 2024

Ronald (Ronnie) Deem, 77, of Broseley, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Ronnie was born April 4, 1947, to Kenneth Deem and Peggy (Pierce) Deem.

He was also a long-time resident of Poplar Bluff.  Ronnie enjoyed flying small planes, boating, cars and generally...

Aug 3, 2024

Evelyn Louise Hill, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Aug.  3, 2024, in Union, Missouri surrounded by her loving family.

Evelyn was born Nov.11, 1941, in Poplar Bluff, to Joseph Davis and Virgina (Koonce) Davis.

She enjoyed fishing, reading, going to yard sales, and resale shops.  Evelyn especially loved to spend time with...

Jul 23, 2024

Blyine Edward Magill, 57, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri surrounded by his family.

Blyine was born March 26, 1967, to Fred E. Magill and Sandra C. (Duggins) Magill.  He married Tammy Perdomo Dec. 18, 2018, in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Blyine enjoyed working out, riding motorcycles, fishing, he...

Jul 15, 2024

Denise Yvonne Povilat, 68, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Denise was born October 6, 1955, to Carl L. Wiggins and Betty L. (Taylor) Wiggins in St. Louis, Missouri.

She loved to watch old movies, read, loved to cook.  Denise loved to spend time with...

Jul 10, 2024

Alvern Byford Potillo, 94, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri died Wednesday, July 10, 2024, from complications of dementia/Alzheimer’s disease at The Manor nursing home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, where he had been residing since March 5, 2024.

Alvern was born April 29, 1930 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, is a veteran and was drafted into the military in 1951...

Jun 30, 2024

Joann Arlene Crump, 84, of Jackson, Missouri, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024 in her home.

Joann was born April 3, 1940 in Effingham, Indiana, to Ralph and Elizabeth Hershberger.

She was an amazing artist, poetry written with some of her work being published in books that are in the library of Congress.  Joann loved...

Jun 29, 2024

Clyde “Bud” Helton, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Cape Girardeau at his sons home surrounded by his loving family.

Clyde was born March 7, 1944, in Poplar Bluff, to Clyde Helton and Evelyn (Smith) Helton.  He married Cathee Fischer on August 15, 1966, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

He...

Jun 22, 2024

Patrick Edward Kinsey, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, in his home

surrounded by his loving family.

Patrick was born March 11, 1952, in Denver, Colorado, to Wilson Kinsey and Betty (Merrick) Kinsey.

He was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. Patrick loved to watch football, especially the...

Jun 17, 2024

Howard Brown, Jr., 67, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024 in his home.

Howard was born October 15, 1956, in Catron, Missouri, to Howard Brown, Sr. and Thelma Thomas.

He was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff and loved spending time with his family.  Howard loved to watch sports, especially the...

Jun 10, 2024

Dwight Sanders Sr. was born on August 5, 1946, in Paragould AR to Charlie and Louetta Sanders.  He left this world on June 10, 2024.

Dwight graduated in 1964 in St Louis MO.  He began dating Barbara Ann Schaefer in 1961 and they married in 1964.

He spent nearly 20 years in St Paul, MN...

Jun 2, 2024

Clemastine Lee Berry, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Clemastine was born March 24, 1957, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Eddie Lee Bell.  Clemastine married Delphine Landers on September 25, 2010, in Wisconsin.

He enjoyed fishing and cooking especially BBQ.  Clemastine loved spending time with his...

May 28, 2024

David Gene Voegtlin, Jr., 53, of Neelyville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

David was born July 29, 1970, in Saint Louis, Missouri to David Gene Voegtlin, Sr. and Brenda (Pollitte) Langley.  David married Misty LaRue on July 14, 1991, in Poplar Bluff.

He enjoyed building model cars and trucks,...

May 23, 2024

Alma Virigina Gray, 73, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Alms was born February 2, 1951 in Puxico, Missouri, to Dawsey Hollis and Genevia (McGinley) Hollis.

She enjoyed watching the birds and squirrels while they played in her yard; she loved to watch...