Obituaries

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...

Mar 8, 2023

Rose M. Nicolini Mock, 83 of Poplar Bluff passed away Wednesday March 8, 2023 at Cedar Gate Care Center. She was born to Quinto Nicolini and Alda Pambianchi Nicolini in Lake Village, Ark  March 12, 1939. She was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is survived by two...

Mar 3, 2023

Geraldine Annette Ide Hadley of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at Cedargate Nursing Home.  She was born in Jackson, Michigan, Feb. 6, 1972, to Mary and Gerald Ide.  She married William Hadley Dec. 19, 1990.  The Lord blessed them with three sons: David Lee Hadley of Farmington, Missouri, Phillip Benjamin Hadley and Kenneth Michael Hadley...

Feb 21, 2023

Judy Kay Reynolds, 63, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Poplar Bluff.

She was born Oct. 1, 1959, in Poplar Bluff to the late Eugene and Dorothy (Eldridge) Adams.

Judy was a long time resident of Butler County.  She was of the Christian faith.  Judy enjoyed spending time with her...

Feb 20, 2023

Linda Jean Pennington, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, in her home.

She was born Feb. 13, 1949, Poplar Bluff to the late Joseph and Eunice (Gowen) Pennington.

Linda was a lifelong resident of Butler County.  She was a member of Recycling Grace Church.  Linda enjoyed watching old westerns on...

Feb 7, 2023

April German Sipes, 46, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in St. Louis, Missouri.

She was born Jan. 7, 1977, Poplar Bluff, to Richard German and Teresa Holt.

April was a long time resident of Butler County. She was a member of New Oak Hill General Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing,...

Jan 23, 2023

Archie Ray Tate, 67, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, Jan 23, 2023, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

He was born March 8, 1955, West Virginia, to the late Archie Monroe and Margie (Goins) Tate.

Archie was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff.  Archie enjoyed reading, music and playing the guitar. Archie served in...