Obituaries

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,...

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...