Obituaries

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...

May 9, 2024

Norma (Hall) Huff, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Mark Twain Nursing Home of Poplar Bluff.

Norma was born April 15, 1944, in Clinton, Missouri, to Hadley Hall and Helen (Horn) Hall.

She was a long-time resident of Poplar Bluff. Norma enjoyed raising dogs, playing music, going shopping.  She...

May 8, 2024

Mary Ellen Johnson, 38, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff.

Mary was born January 13, 1986 in Jerseyville, Illinois to Jeffery Craig Johnson and Vernita (Dillman) Figge

She enjoyed doing craft projects and giving everything a little bling it, she loved to go...

May 6, 2024

Cathy Ann Sluder, 59, of Campbell, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Cathy was born August 20, 1964, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Milton Wally Netherton and Alma Jean (Broom) Netherton.

Cathy was of the Baptist faith.  She enjoyed crocheting and loved to spend time with her family.

Apr 19, 2024

Edna Jean Young, 71, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, in her home.

Edna was born August 22, 1952, in Catron, Missouri, to Rosevelt West and Thelma Thomas West.

Edna enjoyed volunteering at Church, helping others, especially inner-city kids, watching tv and movies. She especially enjoyed spiritual programs, but her favorite was...

Apr 10, 2024

Esther M. Duckett, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri with her loving son by her side.

Esther was born March 28, 1946 in Poplar Bluff, to Ray Calvin Gilmore and Myrtle Viola (Breeden) Gilmore.  Esther married John Duckett on July 2, 1966, in Poplar Bluff.

Esther...

Apr 7, 2024

Victoria Ann (Pennell) Ross, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed Sunday, April 7, 2024 in her home. She was healthy, active, and had no medical conditions until a silent, unexpected heart attack. She was called ‘Vicky’ and born December 19, 1951, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Ernest Edward Pennell and Betty Jo (Crain) Pennell. Vicky married Richard Lee Ross...

Apr 7, 2024

Victoria Ann (Pennell) Ross, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed Sunday, April 7, 2024, in her home. She was healthy, active, and had no medical conditions until a silent, unexpected heart attack.

She was called ‘Vicky’ and born Dec. 19, 1951, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Ernest Edward Pennell and Betty Jo (Crain) Pennell. Vicky married Richard...

Mar 27, 2024

Richard Louis Voll, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Richard was born October 15, 1945, in Charleston, South Carolina to Richard Charles Voll and Ann (Fisher) Voll.

Richard was of the Catholic faith.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles, going horseback riding, and going out to...

Mar 23, 2024

Michael Earl Russell who lived in Williamsville, Missouri, born June 9, 1953 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died in a house fire at his home Saturday morning, March 23, 2024.

Mike, or Rustler, as he was called, was raised in Poplar Bluff as a child and moved with the rest of the family to Holliday Landing Resort and...

Mar 3, 2024

Eric Dewey Hicks, 56, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Eric was born December 6, 1967, in Poplar Bluff, to Edward Hicks, II and Joyce (Sparks) Hicks.

He lived in Poplar Bluff all of his life.  Eric enjoyed cooking, baking, woodworking, traveling,...

Feb 23, 2024

Helen Irene Bush, 97, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family.

Helen was born August 22, 1926, in Annapolis, Illinois, to Homer Shanks and Myrtie Jane (Chapman) Shanks.  Helen married Ernest W. Bush on February 8, 1946, in Laporte, Indianna; he proceeded her in death on August...

Feb 13, 2024

Rufus Repolia Robinson, Jr, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Brent B. Tinnin Nursing Center.

Rufus was born September 29, 1947, in Dallas, Texas, to Rufus Repolia Robinson, Sr. and Thelma (Littlejohn) Robinson.

Rufus loved the Lord.  He enjoyed singing, to dance, tell his stories to anyone that would...

Feb 8, 2024

Myra Nadine Scheerer, 96, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Oakdale Living Center.

Myra was born June 25, 1927, in Carterville, Illinois to Elbert Bush and Geneva (Rushing) Bush.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.  She was a long-time resident of Poplar Bluff.  She loved her...

Jan 31, 2024

Lloyd Dewayne Sparkman, 51, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in his home.

Lloyd was born January 4, 1973 in Lepanto, Arkansas, to Earl Dean Sparkman and Barbara (Francis) Sparkman.

Lloyd enjoyed wood working, building things, fishing, playing golf, hunting, playing softball.  He loved to spend time with his children and...