Obituaries

Judi Lynn (Richardson)  Rockwell

Judi Lynn (Richardson) Rockwell

Oct 4, 2022

Judi Richardson Rockwell was sung into heaven by her family and friends at her bedside, on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Judi was born October 10, 1966, to the late Marion (Sarg) and Connie (Mann) Richardson in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Judi graduated in 1985 from Poplar Bluff Senior High School....

Mary (Wilson)  Baker

Mary (Wilson) Baker

Sep 28, 2022

Mary Baker, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, born January 29, 1947, to the late Woodrow and L. Bernice (Jurles) Wilson in Butler County, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Mary married James Baker on June 09, 2000, in Piggott, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on December 10, 2021. She loved decorating, organizing, gardening, cooking, and baking....

Peggy Irene (Brown)  Baker

Peggy Irene (Brown) Baker

Sep 21, 2022

Peggy Irene (Brown) Baker of Qulin, Missouri departed this life Wednesday September

21, 2022, at the age of 80, after an extended illness.

Peggy was born Jan. 11, 1942, to Bill and Mildred Brown of Marston, Missouri. She was born the third of six children. Peggy graduated from Bernie, Missouri, High School in 1959. After...

Brenda (Mcgowen)  Sheridan

Brenda (Mcgowen) Sheridan

Sep 21, 2022

Brenda Sheridan, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, born July 19, 1950, to the late Roy and JoAnn (Hawkins) McGowen in Poplar Bluff, passed away on September 21, 2022.

Brenda married Marvin Sheridan on August 14, 1976, in Wappapello.  He preceded her in death on October 27, 2014.

She loved sewing, making clothes and quilts, and...

Lauren (Krulix)  Hernandez

Lauren (Krulix) Hernandez

Sep 20, 2022

Lauren Hernandez, 33 Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on September 20, 2022.  She was born on June 25, 1989, to Donald Krulik and Jama Russell. She was a people person and enjoyed doing crafts with her kids. Survivors include her son Dylan Hernandez of Poplar Bluff; two daughters, Kayliegh Hernandez and Jessi Slaughter of Poplar Bluff; her parents Donald Krulik ...

Shirley (Diamond)  Holloway

Shirley (Diamond) Holloway

Sep 19, 2022

Shirley A. Holloway, 81, of Greenville, Missouri, born February 15, 1941, to the late Elmer and Anna (Hayes) Diamond in Fisk, Missouri, passed away on September 19, 2022, in Poplar Bluff. She loved animals and enjoyed listening to music and gardening. Shirley is survived by her son Kurtis Holloway of Cherokee Village, Arkansas; brother Calvin Diamond of Fisk; two grandchildren,...

Jason Ellis Guthrie

Jason Ellis Guthrie

Sep 15, 2022

Jason Ellis Guthrie, 28, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri born on Nov. 24, 1993, in Kennett, Missouri to Dennis Guthrie and Sheree Lewis, and passed away Sept. 15, 2022, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Jason enjoyed fishing and camping. He is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Martin and Meaka Bradley, both of Dexter; his parents, Dennis (LaDonna) Guthrie and Sheree (Billy)...

Nicholas Lee Barnes

Nicholas Lee Barnes

Sep 6, 2022

Nicholas Lee Barnes, 42, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, at his home. Nick was born on Aug. 27, 1980, in Jefferson City, Missouri, to the late Bryan Barnes and Mary Ann Allen. Nick lived most of his life in Poplar Bluff, where he was raised by his mother and stepfather Clark Allen, whom Nick called and considered...

Eugene "Gene" James Eubanks

Eugene "Gene" James Eubanks

Sep 6, 2022

Eugene “Gene” James Eubanks, 89, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, at PBRMC in Poplar Bluff.

He was born Wednesday, Mar. 29, 1933, to William and Margie (Meadows) Eubanks, who preceded him in death.

He married Rebecca Spence, in St. Louis, in 1956. She...

Patricia Ann (Young)  Sloan

Patricia Ann (Young) Sloan

Sep 1, 2022

Patricia Ann Sloan (Young), 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at her residence in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Patricia was born Wednesday, April 26, 1950, in St Louis, Missouri.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Surviving...

Virgil Lee Smith Ii

Virgil Lee Smith Ii

Aug 20, 2022

Virgil Lee Smith II, 48 of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Aug 20, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Born Thursday, Oct 18, 1973, in Chehalis, Washington, Virgil enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards, and video games. He loved listening to music and enjoyed art. He is survived by his wife: Elaine Smith, mother:...

Freddie Lee Saylors

Freddie Lee Saylors

Aug 15, 2022

Freddie Lee Saylors, 69, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, Aug 15, 2022, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Freddie was born Saturday, June 27, 1953, to Albert and Elva (Zoeman) Saylors in Poplar Bluff.

He was a farmhand by trade, and a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff.

Freddie attended Palace of Praise and will be missed...

Deloris "June" (Hayes)  Marler

Deloris "June" (Hayes) Marler

Aug 14, 2022

Deloris 'June'  Marler (Hayes), 88 of Williamsville, Missouri passed away on Sunday, Aug 14, 2022, at home in Williamsville, Missouri.

June was born Tuesday, Sept 5, 1933, to Charles and Della (Hill) Hayes in Broseley, Missouri.

Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, David and Carol Marler of Williamsville, Missouri, and her brother, Pete Hayes, of...

William "Bill" Rushin

William "Bill" Rushin

Aug 14, 2022

William “Bill” Rushin, 69, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Sunday, Aug 14, 2022, in Poplar Bluff. Bill was born Sept 30, 1952, to Ralph and Norma Nell (Warbington) Rushin in Coos Bay, Oregon.

A longtime resident of Poplar Bluff, he was a carpenter who loved fishing and being outdoors.

Bill is survived by daughters: Melissa...

William "Billy" Hansford Bess Ii

William "Billy" Hansford Bess Ii

Aug 6, 2022

William “Billy” Hansford Bess II died on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee after a brief illness. His sisters, Jane, and Margaret, cared for Billy before he was transferred by helicopter on Aug. 3 from Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Vanderbilt Hospital. Billy was born Nov. 12, 1956, in Poplar Bluff,...

Beverly Frances (Johnson)  Hardin

Beverly Frances (Johnson) Hardin

Aug 4, 2022

Beverly Frances Hardin of Qulin, MO, succumbed to her diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia and passed away peacefully at Brookdale Leawood Stateline Memory Care Facility in Leawood, KS, on Thursday, August 4, 2022.

Beverly was born on October 6, 1943, to Charles and Erna Johnson of Poplar Bluff. She married Daryl J. Hardin of Qulin, MO, on...

Dennis William Young

Dennis William Young

Jul 19, 2022

Dennis William Young, 68, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022. He was born on January 18, 1954, to Delores Matlock.

Dennis was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff, a member of Brown Chapel Church, and retired from Poplar Bluff City Cemetery. He loved watching Westerns, playing with his dog and was good at working...

Dallas Lavern Elder

Dallas Lavern Elder

Jul 2, 2022

Dallas Lavern Elder, 82, of Poplar Bluff, passed away July 2, 2022.

He was born on Sept. 20, 1939, to Bert Elder and Stella Bowers. On July 6, 1957, he was married to Virginia Belle Rommel.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia, of Poplar Bluff; his two sons, Danny Elder of Piggott, Arkansas, and...

Sharon Kay (Galiher)  Briggs

Sharon Kay (Galiher) Briggs

Jun 23, 2022

Sharon Kay Briggs, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Sharon was born Monday, April 3, 1944, in Mt Vernon, Illinois, to Hershel and Dorothy (Senkint) Galiher. She worked as a pattern cutter and enjoyed sewing, crafts, cooking, decorating, and bowling. She especially loved...

Benjamin Dale Poole

Benjamin Dale Poole

Jun 20, 2022

Benjamin Dale Poole, age 60, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, at his home. He was born May 10, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan.

Benny graduated from Twin Rivers High School. Over the years Benny had many careers, including being an EMT. His most recent being truck driver in the farming industry. Benny was a...

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