Obituaries

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...

Jun 5, 2023

William Arthur Norman, 73, of Qulin, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023, at his residence, in Qulin.

Mr. Norman was born August 22, 1949, Brag City, Missouri, son of the late Lenard Norman and Ollie Norman. He was a retired mechanic that enjoyed fishing, hunting, fixing things and carving wood.

William was a lifetime...

Jun 2, 2023

Ruth Ann Schaefer, 64, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023, in her home, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born December 7, 1958, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Harry Russell and Della Ann (Mansfield) Russell.

Ruth was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff.  She loved spending time with her family.

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May 30, 2023

Normandy Dawson Keith, 74, longtime resident of Poplar Bluff, passed away May 30, 2023, at The Manor Nursing Home.

She was born in Somerville,  Massachusetts to Ransom Earl and Margaret (Cole) Rush, and grew up in Southern California.

Normandy cared deeply for all she met, volunteered at many nursing homes and received the Governor’s Award...

May 22, 2023

Kimberly Ann Clark Bowman, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023, in her home.

She was born Aug. 19, 1953, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Milford Eugene Clark and Lella June (Hall) Clark.

Kimberly was a lifetime resident of Butler County. She enjoyed going to flea markets and thrift stores, going to...

May 14, 2023

Robert “Rockin’ Bob” Schimweg, 65, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

He was born Feb. 6, 1958, St. Louis, Missouri to Robert Schimweg and Arlene (Rogers) Schimweg.

Bob was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff.  He enjoyed music, shooting guns, riding dirt bikes and being...

May 3, 2023

Loretta Jane Edwards, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday May 3, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

She was born Aug. 10, 1943, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to Joseph O’Herrick and Elizabeth (Devorick) O’Herrick.

Loretta was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. She was of the Catholic Faith and attended Sacred Heart Catholic...

Apr 25, 2023

Doctor Ronald John Lakusiewicz, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday April 25, 2023, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

He was born March 3, 1941, Jersey City, New Jersey to Michael Lakusiewicz and Antoinette (Wolikat-Bayonee) Lakusiewicz.

Ronald was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  Ronald was...

Apr 20, 2023

Wilma Juanita Brown, 98, of Poplar Bluff, departed this earth, Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Cedar Gate Nursing Home. Wilma was born June 15, 1924 to Clay Tinker and Nancy Mae (McClain) Tinker.

Wilma was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. She enjoyed reading, was an active member of her church, and loved spending time with her...

Apr 18, 2023

John Joseph Mureno, 59 of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on Tuesday April 18, 2023. He was of Italian and Irish descent, both sets of grandparents immigrated from their native counties.

He was born January 7, 1964, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the late George and Gertrude Mureno.

John grew up in south Poplar Bluff...

Apr 18, 2023

Wanda Louise Graham Plemmons Bean, 95, of St. Charles, Missouri, formerly of Poplar Bluff, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, surrounded by family.

Wanda was born Nov. 9, 1927, in Peach Orchard, Arkansas. She was a devout Christian and a founding member of Stringtown Baptist Church....

Apr 4, 2023

Terry Evans, Jr., 51, of Puxico, Missouri, passed away Tuesday April 4, 2023, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

He was born September 21, 1971, St. Louis, Missouri to Terry Evans Sr. and Melodie (Bennett) Stevens.

Terry was a life time resident of Bloomfield.  Terry enjoyed music, fishing and collecting posters.  He loved to spend time with...

Mar 11, 2023

Harold Dwayne Muse, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Poplar Bluff.

He was born July 2, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Arthur Senator and Dorothy Estel (Lumley) Muse.

Harold was a long-time resident of Poplar Bluff.  He was of the Baptist faith.  Harold was a retired...

Mar 11, 2023

Mary Rosella Slayton,76, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday March 11, 2023, in her home.

She was born October 9, 1946, Camp Kilmer, New Jersey, to the late Paul David Wyrick Sr. and Mary Helen (Miller) Wyrick.

Mary was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff.  She enjoyed gardening and planting flowers.  She loved to...

Mar 8, 2023

Amber Dawn Curry, 32, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday March 8, 2023, in her home.

She was born Jan. 5, 1991, St. Louis, Missouri, to the late John Carver and Kelly (Kendle) Hartwick.

Amber was a lifelong resident of Poplar Bluff.  She enjoyed being outdoors, collecting rocks and doing arts and crafts.  She...