Obituaries

Nov 3, 2024

Orlin D. (Ollie) Johnson graduated to heaven on November 3rd, 2024. Orlin was born at home in Detroit, Michigan on January 16th, 1936, to the late Ora and Minnie (Seypohltowsky) Johnson. Orlin was an only child. Orlin graduated high school from Poplar Bluff Senior High in 1953, in 1954 he married the love of his life, Nadine (Birdsong) Johnson....

Oct 22, 2024

Mary Virginia Rouge, 88, of Wappapello, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Mary was born December 17, 1935, in Meridian, Mississippi, to Luther Fuel and Mary G. (Peacock) Fuel.  Mary married Charles J. Rouge in 1982.

She enjoyed gardening, playing cards and board games.  In high school Mary...

Oct 17, 2024

Jerome Lawrence King, 56, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, in Manassas, Viriginia.

He was born October 26, 1967, Poplar Bluff, to John C. King and Kumcha (Yu) King.

He was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  He loved all sports, and played for the Poplar Bluff Mules when he...

Oct 16, 2024

Joe Dale Fiske I, 69, of Polar Bluff passed away, surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born May 5, 1955 in Polar Bluff, Mo., to Charles and Deloris (Fenton) Fiske.  Joe was a lifelong resident of Poplar Bluff and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and woodworking. But, most of...

Oct 15, 2024

Dinah Sue Hillis,70, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday October 15, 2024 in St. Louis, Mo. She was born to the late Ms. Mary Groves. She was a long-time resident of Butler County and loved spending time with her friends at the Twin Towers.

She is survived by her son; Timothy Groves of Fenton, Mo. Bothers;...

Oct 13, 2024

Kim L. Malone, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Kim was born October 20, 1951, in Malone, New York, to Ralph Clare Schnepp and Phyllis (Crawford) Schnepp.  Kim married Michael Malone in August of 1978 in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.

She was a member...

Oct 9, 2024

Mrs. Ruth L. (Gilmore) Dee, 91, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Aspire Senior Living in Poplar Bluff, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 26, 1933 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Ray C. and Myrtle V. (Breeden) Gilmore.  She married William (Bill) Dee Sr. December 23, 1950.

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Oct 7, 2024

Dale Wayne Fleming. 75, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. Passed away Monday, October 7, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Fleming was born December 8, 1948 in Poplar Bluff, to Paul and Ruby (Wayne) Fleming. In 1987, he married Denise Moore. Dale served his country in the U.S. Army for 23 years.  He...

Oct 5, 2024

Robert Lee Hughey, 77, of Williamsville, MO passed away Saturday October 5, 2024, at his home surrounded by loving family. Mr. Hughey was born September 2, 1947, in Hiram, Mo to Troy and Hazel (Croney) Hughey. Robert was a Baker by trade. He enjoyed cars, Wrestling, hunting, and spending time with his family. Mr. Hughey was of the Methodist...

Sep 25, 2024

Sharon Sue Eyre, 66, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at The Manor Nursing Home in Poplar Bluff.

Sharon was born January 13, 1958, in St. Louis, Missouri to Jesse Franklin Drake and Alberta Fay Vest.

She enjoyed playing solitaire, pop-it, and cribbage. She also had a great love for spending...

Sep 24, 2024

Rocky Dale Walker, 61, of Rombauer, MO departed this life and was reunited with loved ones in heaven on September 24, 2024. Rocky was born on May 14, 1963, to Larry and Laura Walker in Gallatin, Tennessee where he grew up before later moving to Missouri.

Rocky lived his life to the fullest and spent time doing...

Sep 22, 2024

Jesse Merriman, 96, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Rivermist Assisted Living.

Jesse was born March 28, 1928, in Wappapello, Missouri, to Henry Merriman and Delise (Chandler) Merriman.  He married Irene Greenwall on February 10, 1951, in Piggot, Arkansas.

He was a life-long resident of Butler and Wayne County.  He...

Sep 14, 2024

Joyce Lenett Duncan, 91, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, arrived in the arms of Jesus, Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Oakdale Skilled Nursing Facility.

Joyce a registered nurse for more than 50 years, went on 21 International Mission Trips plus a multitude of state side mission trips. Nurse Joyce’s life was dedicated to the service of others. She...

Sep 11, 2024

Kenneth Eugene “Kenny” Gilbreath, 70, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024 in his home.

Kenny was born August 16, 1954 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to John Gilbreath and Mary (Davis) Gilbreath. He married Karisa (Kay) Gorman on May 18, 1979 at the 1st Christian Church of Poplar Bluff.

He was a...

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,...