All Obituaries

Esther M. Duckett, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri with her loving son by her side. Esther was born March 28, 1946 in Poplar Bluff, to Ray Calvin Gilmore and Myrtle Viola (Breeden) Gilmore.  Esther married John Duckett on July 2, 1966, in Poplar Bluff.  Esther was a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.  She was a life-time resident of Poplar Bluff.  She enjoyed drawing and loved to read. ...

Victoria Ann (Pennell) Ross, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed Sunday, April 7, 2024, in her home. She was healthy, active, and had no medical conditions until a silent, unexpected heart attack. She was called ‘Vicky’ and born Dec. 19, 1951, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Ernest Edward Pennell and Betty Jo (Crain) Pennell. Vicky married Richard Lee Ross June 30, 1989 in Poplar Bluff. Vicky was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff and enjoyed collecting fossils, growing herbs,...

Victoria Ann (Pennell) Ross, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed Sunday, April 7, 2024 in her home. She was healthy, active, and had no medical conditions until a silent, unexpected heart attack. She was called ‘Vicky’ and born December 19, 1951, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Ernest Edward Pennell and Betty Jo (Crain) Pennell. Vicky married Richard Lee Ross on June 30, 1989 in Poplar Bluff. Vicky was a life time resident of Poplar Bluff and enjoyed collecting fossils, growing...

Richard Louis Voll, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.  Richard was born October 15, 1945, in Charleston, South Carolina to Richard Charles Voll and Ann (Fisher) Voll. Richard was of the Catholic faith.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles, going horseback riding, and going out to eat.  He loved to spend time with his family and friends.  Richard was a Veteran of the United States Army.  He...

Michael Earl Russell who lived in Williamsville, Missouri, born June 9, 1953 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died in a house fire at his home Saturday morning, March 23, 2024.  Mike, or Rustler, as he was called, was raised in Poplar Bluff as a child and moved with the rest of the family to Holliday Landing Resort and attended Greenville High School before graduating and joining the US Army. After that he had various jobs around Saint Louis, Cape Girardeau, and Colorado, before moving to...

Eric Dewey Hicks, 56, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Eric was born December 6, 1967, in Poplar Bluff, to Edward Hicks, II and Joyce (Sparks) Hicks. He lived in Poplar Bluff all of his life.  Eric enjoyed cooking, baking, woodworking, traveling, and guns.  He loved to spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Eric is survived by two sons: Kenny (Mandy) Hicks and Quentin Hicks...

Helen Irene Bush, 97, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. Helen was born August 22, 1926, in Annapolis, Illinois, to Homer Shanks and Myrtie Jane (Chapman) Shanks.  Helen married Ernest W. Bush on February 8, 1946, in Laporte, Indianna; he proceeded her in death on August 6, 1990. She was a member of Green Forrest Church of Christ.  Helen was a loving and supportive wife.  A nurturing and beloved...

Rufus Repolia Robinson, Jr, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Brent B. Tinnin Nursing Center. Rufus was born September 29, 1947, in Dallas, Texas, to Rufus Repolia Robinson, Sr. and Thelma (Littlejohn) Robinson.  Rufus loved the Lord.  He enjoyed singing, to dance, tell his stories to anyone that would listen.  He loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren.  Rufus was especially proud to be a Veteran of the United...

Myra Nadine Scheerer, 96, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Oakdale Living Center. Myra was born June 25, 1927, in Carterville, Illinois to Elbert Bush and Geneva (Rushing) Bush.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.  She was a long-time resident of Poplar Bluff.  She loved her dogs, cooking, decorating and remodeling her home.     Myra is survived by one granddaughter Autumn Vancil; two great...

Lloyd Dewayne Sparkman, 51, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in his home. Lloyd was born January 4, 1973 in Lepanto, Arkansas, to Earl Dean Sparkman and Barbara (Francis) Sparkman. Lloyd enjoyed wood working, building things, fishing, playing golf, hunting, playing softball.  He loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren. Lloyd is survived by his mother: Barbara Sparkman; one son: Nathan (Sky) Sparkman of Paragould; one daughter: Ashley...