Obituaries

Jan 30, 2024

Martha Ann Braden, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Martha was born April 5, 1944, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Reva Gains.  She married Harold Braden on August 18, 1990.

Martha was of the Episcopal faith.  She was a long-time resident of Poplar Bluff. ...

Jan 24, 2024

Gloria Jane (Warfield) Carter, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Jane was born Sept. 20, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Jesse Warfield and Estella (Patterson) Warfield. She married Keith Carter May 23, 1981.

Jane was a long-time resident of Poplar Bluff and a...

Jan 22, 2024

Richetta Mae Allen, 80, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Richetta was born March 5, 1943, to Herman Ellison and Beatrice (Blackman) Ellison with whom she was preceded in death. Richetta was also preceded in death by her husband Andrew Allen and her sister Audrey Ellison....

Jan 16, 2024

Darren Scott Venneman, 37, of Tyler, Texas, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, in Qulin, Missouri.

Darren was born September 11, 1986, in Chanute, Kansas to Joe Venneman and Linda Lacey Venneman.

Darren was of the Christian faith.  He loved to read, swim, and was intrigued by science.  Darren had a degree in hyperbaric welding...

Jan 11, 2024

Althea Darlene Downs, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, peacefully departed this life at the age of 64 on Thursday January 11, 2024. She was surrounded by her family, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff MO.

Born on January 29, 1959 in Pocahontas AR. Althea spent most of early work life as...

Jan 10, 2024

Robert Hendrickson, 91 years old, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Jan. 10, 2024, at Cedargate Healthcare in Poplar Bluff.

Mr. Hendrickson was born to Louis and Helen (Head) Hendrickson June 23, 1932, in the community of Hendrickson Missouri. They precede him in death.

He grew up among his family in Hendrickson and was especially close...

Jan 9, 2024

Monshun James Johnson, 34, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

Monshun was born May 8, 1989, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Truman Huges and Ardenia Johnson.

Monshun lived in Poplar Bluff most of his life.  He enjoyed playing basketball, spending time with his friends, listening to music, cracking jokes.  Monshun loved...

Jan 9, 2024

Jeffrey Lee Harms, 61, of Summerville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Jeffrey was born February 10, 1962, in St. Louis, Missouri to Donald Harms and Janease (Griffin) Harms.

Jeffrey was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.  He loved hunting, fixing old cars, and spending time with his...

Jan 6, 2024

Venus Marie (Maclin)Dushaunack Lawrence was born July 13, 1975, in Flint, Michigan and passed away on January 6, 2024, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Venus is survived by her daughter Chelcie Dushaunack of Poplar Bluff MO. Son Dakota Dushaunack and girlfriend Crystal of Poplar Bluff MO and grandchild Kamara Dushaunack of Poplar Bluff MO. Venus is also survived by her...

Jan 3, 2024

James Mark Ray, 49, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.

James was born Nov. 6, 1974, in Poplar Bluff to Floyd Alfred Ray and Juanita Faye (Morgan) Ray.  He married Sarah Beth Lacy July 8, 2000, in Poplar Bluff.

James lived in Poplar Bluff his entire life.  James enjoyed playing video...

Dec 31, 2023

Charles A. Von Gruenigen, also known as Chuck or Charlie, passed away on December 31, 2023, at the age of 82 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Born on May 3, 1941, in Bloomington, Illinois, Charlie was a beloved member of his community.

Charlie was a avid fisherman who found solace and joy in spending time camping with friends...

Dec 29, 2023

John Huston, 58, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri , passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

John was born November 3, 1965, in Racine, Wisconsin to Dennis Huston and Gloria (Porcaro) Huston.

John was of the Catholic Faith. He enjoyed playing cards, riding his Harley, and spending time with friends and...

Dec 28, 2023

Charles W. Adams, 84, of Wappapello, Missouri , passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, in his home.

Charles was born August 26, 1939, in Arkansas to Charles Robert Adams and Virginia (Elder) Adams. He married Sandra Markham on January 30, 1988 in Lilbourn, Missouri.

Charles was a long time resident of Wayne County. He enjoyed...

Dec 27, 2023

Mark Lee Martin, 48, of Williamsville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

Mark was born December 6, 1975, in St. Louis, Missouri to Floyd Martin and Delores Ann (Gentry) Martin.

Mark lived in Butler County most of his life. He enjoyed building bird houses, arts and crafts, boxing, NASCAR. He loved animals, especially horses....

Dec 16, 2023

Debra Grace Gilbreath, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Debra was born April 17, 1951 in Cerro Gordo, Tennessee to Lawrence Ferrell and Addie (Clement) Ferrell.

Debra was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. She married Dennis Gilbreath on March 4, 1990.

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Dec 13, 2023

Christopher John Wilmot, 39, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

He was born January 22, 1984, in Portland, Maine to Dwaine Wilmot and Pamela (Brunelle) Cox.

Christopher enjoyed playing computer games, he liked to hike, kayak, fishing, he loved to play with his dog, he was a...

Dec 6, 2023

Siletta Franchel Shaw, 33, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

She was born January 10, 1990, Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Henry Miller and Earleta Shaw.

Siletta was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff.  She enjoyed coloring, taking care of others, spending time with her family. Siletta had a hard journey but...

Dec 5, 2023

William Leonard Keele, 69, of Williamsville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family.

He was born November 15, 1954, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Thurman Leon “Monk” Keele, Sr. and Lillian Louise (Colyott) Keele. He married Julie Clark on April 28, 1983, in Poplar Bluff.

Leonard was of...

Dec 2, 2023

Jack Edward McDowell, 71, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

He was born February 11, 1952, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Jack Carl McDowell and Ellen (Hampton) McDowell.

Jack was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff. He was a member of Palace of Praise Church. He enjoyed fishing, woodcrafts, working...

Nov 28, 2023

Joseph David Martin, 55, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

He was born February 17, 1968, Mt. Vernon, Illinois, to Bill Martin and Sharon (Galiher) Martin.

Joseph moved to Poplar Bluff, Missouri from Mt. Vernon, Illinois in 1977. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and playing the drums....