Obituaries

Sep 29, 2020

Macie Elizabeth Rose Williams, 19, of Poplar Bluff passed away, Tuesday, September 29, 2020.  She was born May 21, 2001 in Flint, Michigan to Henry Priest and Melissa Williams.

Macie was full of life and always busy.  She loved crocheting, playing games on her phone or creating great memories with her family and friends.  Her beautiful smile...

Sep 17, 2020

Jackie Monroe Allen, 66, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020.  He was born November 5, 1953 to the late Alvin Grear and Georgia Allen.  He was a member of Black Creek Missionary Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff.  He enjoyed the great outdoors while fishing and watching a good NASCAR race.

Survivors include three sisters;...

Sep 13, 2020

Roberta Ann Porter, 76, of Grandin, MO passed away, Sunday, September 13, 2020.  She was the daughter of the late Albert and Dorothy (Wright) Hadzima.  She was of the Catholic faith.

Roberta married the love of her life, Ronald Porter.  She worked as a floor associate with Sam’s Club.  Early in life she enjoyed camping with her...

Sep 13, 2020

Patricia Diane Stamps, 84, of Poplar Bluff, while being sung her favorite gospel songs by her family, entered into her eternal home on Sunday, September 13, 2020. She was born April 16, 1936, to the late Thomas Edgar Rocco and Vinetta (Chastin) Rocco.  She was of the Pentecostal faith and worshipped her Lord while attending Family Worship Center.

Sep 1, 2020

Thelma Richman, 74, of St. Louis passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020.  She was born May 19, 1946, in Terre Haute, IN to the late William Marshall and Nora Lee (Crowell) Marshall. She was of the Baptist faith.

Thelma married the love of her life, Troy Richman.  She had worked as a caregiver in home healthcare.  She...

Aug 21, 2020

Michael W. Wills, 60, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020.  He was born April 28, 1960, in Poplar Bluff, to the late Leo and Evelyn (Hamilton) Wills.  He was of the Pentecostal faith.  He was a lifelong resident of Poplar Bluff.

Survivors include one sister, Brenda Huffman of Poplar Bluff; niece, Amanda Huffman and...

Aug 16, 2020

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Wanda Gholson of Arnold, MO on August 16, 2020 at the age of 79 years.

Wanda was born, March 15, 1941, in War, WV to parents Kermit and Nettie Buchanan.  She relocated to Poplar Bluff, MO after marriage to Kenneth Gholson in 1962. ...

Aug 3, 2020

Terry W. Smith, 58, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 in Cape Girardeau, MO.  He was born October 25, 1961 to the late William and Mary (Triggs) Smith in Gideon, MO.

Terry married Kathy Eubanks in 1991.  He was self-employed as an auto body mechanic.  He had a passion for cars, watching NASCAR and...

Jul 14, 2020

Thomas Allen Sliger, 64, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020.  He was born in Poplar Bluff, on February 17, 1956 to the late James Weber Sliger and Leta Elizabeth (Ward) Sliger.  He was of the Baptist faith.

He worked for M&A Electric for over 20 years as a ground lineman and continued working as...

Jun 28, 2020

Christopher David Bowman, 34, of Williamsville, MO passed away in his home from a massive heart attack.  He was born, February 18, 1986, to David Bowman and Nancy Jean (Hofmann) Bowman in Poplar Bluff.

Christopher was a life time resident of Wayne County.  He was a self-employed carpenter.  His fun times were spent riding his four wheeler...

Jun 23, 2020

Shirley Ann (Taylor) Bruce, 65, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020.  She was born August 23, 1954 to the late Claude and Nellie (Williams) Taylor in Portageville, MO.

Shirley married the love of her life, Vernon Bruce, on February 18, 1977 in Stringtown, MO.  She worked as a line worker with Briggs & Stratton.   ...

Jun 19, 2020

Mary Imogene (Robertson) Morgan went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 19, 2020. She was born on September 3, 1935 in Harviell, MO to Roy Robertson and Irene Jane (Barker) Robertson.  She married the Love of her life, Sherman F. Morgan in Piggott, Arkansas on May 29, 1953.  They recently had their 67th wedding anniversary.  They loved...

May 29, 2020

Mrs. Surretta Louise Treadway, 59, of Flint, Michigan passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 at Hurley Medical Center. She was born December 14, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Lucy Louise Rodgers Johnson and the late Andrew Sales.

Mrs. Treadway grew up in Flint, Michigan and attended Flint Northern High School, graduating in 1978.  She...

May 22, 2020

Dorothy May Griffith Kearbey, 90, went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2020 at her home in Longview, TX.  Dorothy was born January 12, 1930 in Hope, AR to the late Floyd Griffith and Stella (Stillwell) Griffith.

Dorothy married her husband, Thomas Kearbey, on October 29, 1949 in Pocahontas, AR.

Dorothy was retired...

May 20, 2020

Georgia L. Webb, 90, of Poplar Bluff, MO, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020.  She was born to the late George C. Smith and Anna L. (Shadle) Smith.

She lived in Michigan for 50 years prior to moving to Poplar Bluff. Georgia was an avid reader, enjoyed her sewing and flowers.

Survivors include one son, Thomas...

May 19, 2020

Cecil James (Jimmy) Woods, Jr., 55, of St. Louis, MO, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020, peacefully at his home.

Jimmy was born in Poplar Bluff.  He attended Central High School in Minnesota and later graduated from North Hollywood School in North Hollywood, CA.   Jimmy later attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles,...

May 16, 2020

Shirley Mae Dalton, 84, of Greenville, MO, died Saturday, May 16, 2020.  She was born to the late William Buford Minton and Frances Ruth (Rambo) Minton.

She was a lifelong resident of Wayne county. Shirley attended the Cowboy Church in Fisk, MO.  Her hobbies were shopping, checking out the flea markets, camping and sewing.

Survivors...

May 1, 2020

LeeAnn DeShea Hopson, 36, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Friday, May 1, 2020. She was born January 29, 1984 to Kevin Ellis and Mary Hopson.  She graduated from PBHS in 2002 and was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff and enjoyed Loving Jesus Ministries.

Survivors include her parents, Kevin Ellis and Mary Vaughn-Humphrey, both of Poplar...

Apr 8, 2020

Walter Hollowell, Jr., 87, of Poplar Bluff, went to his Heavenly Home on Wednesday, April 8, 2020.

Walter was born December 25, 1932 in Broseley, MO to the late Walter Hollowell, Sr. and Era (Johnson) Hollowell.  He had one brother, Arth “Bud” Hollowell, who preceded him in death and one sister, Marge Garner who survives.

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Mar 29, 2020

Allen Spradling, 61, of Poplar Bluff, died Sunday, March 29, 2020.  He was born March 28, 1959 in Poplar Bluff to the late Loren and Annette (Duncan) Spradling. He was a member of the Harviell Church of Christ.

Loren met the love of his life, Ruseena Boone and they were married in Bonne Terre, Mo., June 24,...