Obituaries

Oct 20, 2023

Ronald Gene Lilley, 72, of Doniphan, Missouri, passed away October 20, 2023, in his home.

He was born November 20, 1950, in Cleveland, Texas to William Lee Lilley and Maxine (Jeffcoat) Lilley.

Ronald was a longtime resident of Ripley County. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and leather work.  He loved spending time with his family.  On...

Oct 15, 2023

Robert James Chambers, 63, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023, peacefully in is home.

He was born July 27, 1960, in West Branch, Michigan to William Chambers and Opal (Bluntschly) Chambers.

Robert had lived in Michigan most of his life, until coming to Poplar Bluff three years ago.  He loved to...

Oct 6, 2023

Nicholas Kyle Smith, 37, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away October 6, 2023.

He was born December 16, 1985, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Margaret Rushin and Steve Green.

Nicholas was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. He enjoyed deer hunting and listening to music.  He loved spending time with his family.

Nicholas...

Oct 2, 2023

Sandra Scott, 73, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

She was born September 4, 1950, Columbus, Ohio, to Eugene Franklin Bollinger and Nona Mae (Gaa) Bollinger.

Sandra was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff.  She enjoyed cooking and watching movies.  She loved being with her...

Sep 30, 2023

Sue Marie Breckenridge, 65, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023.

She was born Jan. 17, 1958, Abilene, Texas to Thomas Cross and Mary (Ridings) Cross.

Sue was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff.  She enjoyed traveling, going to concerts, doing yard work, gardening, and buying lottery tickets.  She loved being with...

Sep 21, 2023

Barbara Jean (Freeman) Frish, 83, died Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Barbara was born September 28, 1939, in East St. Louis, Illinois.

A role model for professional women, Barbara started her banking career as a stenographer at the Federal Reserve Bank in St. Louis in the late 1950s, where she advanced...

Sep 13, 2023

Joseph B. Coble, 36, of Greenville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

He was born Jan. 6, 1987, in Poplar Bluff to Aubry Clifford Coble and Kathi Ebert.

Joe was a lifetime resident of Greenville. He enjoyed working on anything with a motor, hunting, fishing; he loved riding his Harley,...

Sep 11, 2023

David Clark Dowler, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday September 11, 2023, in his home.

He was born July 9, 1938, Winterset, Iowa to Clark B. Dowler and Mariam (Cosand) Dowler.

David enjoyed fishing and hunting.

David is survived by his wife: Lynn Dowler; one son: Ethan Dowler of Pueblo, Colorado;...

Sep 10, 2023

Karen Ann Brannum, 57, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, in her home.

She was born January 14, 1966, Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Richard A Wunderlich and Lorraine K. (Keele) Wunderlich.

Karen was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff.  She enjoyed gardening, dancing, to cook, football especially the Dallas Cowboys.  Karen...

Sep 3, 2023

Thomas Alvin Walker, 68, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, in his home.

He was born August 24, 1955, Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Freddie E. Walker and Eva Joyce (Sollars) Walker.

Thomas was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff. He enjoyed fishing and collecting bb guns and knives.  He loved spending...

Aug 26, 2023

Robert “Bob” Gene Cates, Sr., 68, of Booneville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023.

He was born June 06, 1955, Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Thomas Cates and Jimmie (Chapell) Cates.

Bob was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff.  He enjoyed riding his Harley.  He was of the Mormon Faith.

Bob is survived...

Aug 22, 2023

Lorene Marie Withrow, 90, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, at Mark Twain Nursing Home.

She was born Aug. 14, 1933, Poplar Bluff, to Johnny Mayes and Edna (Wright) Mayes.

Lorene was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. Lorene was a member of the Third Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff, she...

Jul 31, 2023

Billy Joseph Saylors, 57, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, in his home with his beloved wife.

He was born Jan. 7, 1966, Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Rosalee Saylors.

Billy was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing, and hunting. Billy volunteered for the Puxico and...

Jul 28, 2023

HAWLEY, Zea Haston (Demaree), died July 28, 2023, at the age of 34.  She was born October 19, 1988, in Danville, KY.

Zea was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Haston Demaree;  her grandmother, Carlie Griffice Bell; and her sister, Amanda Carlene Mitchell.

Zea is survived by her husband, Terry Hawley; her mother, Juanita ...

Jul 26, 2023

Carol Ann Marler, 58, of Williamsville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family.

She was born January 19, 1965, South Ruislip, England to Virgil Lawrence Wethington and Elsie Ann (Bowman) Wethington.  Carol married David Marler on September 21, 1989, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Carol was a longtime resident...

Jul 21, 2023

Mary Ann Polin, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023, in Poplar Bluff.

She was born Aug. 31, 1945, Leachville, Missouri to Walter Holden and Nelly (Blocker) Holden.

Mary was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff.  She was of the Baptist faith.  Mary enjoyed fishing and cooking for her family.  She...

Jul 19, 2023

Elaine Marie Smith, 47, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

She was born September 15, 1975, Kokomo, Indiana to James Michael and Doris (Williams) Michael.

Elaine was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff.  Elaine was working towards becoming an early childhood teacher.  She enjoyed sewing and reading. ...

Jul 17, 2023

Everett Burkhart, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday July 17, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family.

He was born Oct. 13, 1946, Poplar Bluff, to Edgar Burkhart and Edna (Williams) Burkhart.

Everett was a lifetime resident of Butler County.  He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, working on motors.   He loved spending time...

Jul 12, 2023

Rose Mary Hill, 71, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in Fenton, Missouri.

She was born July 28, 1951, in Poplar Bluff to Edgar Hill and Verneal Hunter.

Rose Mary was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff. She loved spending time with her family and embroidering.

Rose Mary is...

Jun 19, 2023

Wyona Ann Duncan, 87, of Wappapello, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, in her home.

She was born February 13, 1936, St. Louis, Missouri, to Clifford Sheedy and Thelma (Rowe) Sheedy.

She enjoyed reading and spending time with family and friends.  Wyona was of the Catholic faith.

Wyona is survived by one...