Obituaries

Mar 24, 2020

John R. “Jack” Gholson, Sr., 79, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, March 24, 2020. He was born Feb. 7, 1941, in Albuquerque, NM, to the late Walter C. Gholson, Sr. and Irene (Johnson) Gholson.  He was of the Catholic faith.

John or “Jack” as many of his friends knew him, he was a long time resident of...

Mar 4, 2020

David Walker, 43, of Poplar Bluff, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020. He was born February 13, 1977 in Poplar Bluff to Leonard J Walker and Sylvia (Hosphelt) Walker. He was a life long resident of Butler county.

When not on the road driving, he enjoyed working on cars, fishing and being outdoors.

Survivors include his...

Feb 28, 2020

Raymond Vernon Huff, 82, of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, February 28, 2020. He was born April 16, 1937 in Poplar Bluff to the late Chester and Elsie (Gibson) Huff.  He attended the Seventh Day Adventist church.  He graduated from the last log cabin schoolhouse in the Hilliard school district.

After graduating, he served his country by joining...

Feb 18, 2020

Paul William Ethridge, 68, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, February 18, 2020. He was born October 16, 1951 in Poplar Bluff to the late Warren and Goldie (Stucker) Ethridge. He was a life long resident of Butler county.

Survivors include his son, Paul William Ethridge, Jr and a daughter, Juanita E. Ethridge; three brothers, James and Johnny...

Feb 17, 2020

Mary Katherine Rimer, 96, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, Feb 17, 2020.  She was born Feb 13, 1924 in Hickman, KY to the late Joseph Owen Stafford and Mary Magaline (Birdwell) Stafford.

Mary was a long time resident of Butler County.  She enjoyed being at home for her family, playing bingo with friends, puzzles, and taking long...

Feb 2, 2020

In memory of a loving wife and mother, Elizabeth Sales, 78, was born on April 4, 1941.  After battling a long illness, she passed away February 2, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.  She was of the baptist faith.

On December 25, 1962 she married the love of her life, Jerry Sales of Poplar Bluff.

Jan 21, 2020

Jimmy Gale Dollins, 64, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, January 21, 2020.  He was born on July 19, 1955 in the Coon Island community to the late Roscoe Dollins and Nona (Chidester) Dollins.

Jimmy and his wife, Cynthia Magruder, wed in Neelyville, MO on August 17, 1973.

He served his country by joining the US...

Jan 14, 2020

Robert Dale Hudson, 52, of Poplar Bluff, died Tuesday, January 14, 2020.  He was born August 24, 1967 in Poplar Bluff to the late Bobby Gene Hudson and Verna Dean (Osborn) Hudson.

Robert attended University of Missouri where he received a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing.  He continued his education at Vanderbilt University and obtained a Master's...

Dec 27, 2019

Roy George Mureno, Jr, 60, of Mount Vernon, WA, died Friday, December 27, 2019.  He was born November 3, 1959 in Poplar Bluff to the late Roy George Mureno, Sr. and Gertrude (Mollahan) Mureno.  He was of the Catholic faith.  He was an auto sales manager.  In high school, he enjoyed being on the football and wrestling teams.  He...

Dec 23, 2019

Jesse Hollins, Sr., 92, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, Dec 23, 2019.  Graveside services will be at noon Friday, Dec 27 in the City Cemetery of Poplar Bluff.

Dec 8, 2019

Verline L. Rogers, 89, of Donthan, Ala. died Sunday, Dec 8, 2019.  She was born July 14, 1930 in Lawrence County, Ark. to the late Burlie M. Elliott and Dovie E. (Remmer) Elliott.  She was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints of Jesus Christ.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening.

Surviving...

Nov 30, 2019

Marjorie E. White, 90, of Poplar Bluff, MO, died Saturday, November 30, 2019.  She was born on November 24, 1929 in Clay County, Arkansas to the late Floyd Forrest and Mirtie (Shackleford) Forrest.  She was of the Baptist faith and a long time resident of Scott and Butler Counties.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and...

Nov 3, 2019

Martin Allen Mobley, 60, of Poplar Bluff, MO, passed away Sunday, Nov 3, 2019.  Martin was born Oct 9, 1959 in St. Louis, MO to the late Edgar Gaylon Mobley Sr. and Gladys (Dalgetty) Mobley.

He was a member of AA since 1996 and was very proud of his sobriety.

Surviving are one son, James...

Oct 30, 2019

Olden Bailey, 80, of Ellsinore, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019.  Olden was born January 8, 1939 in Corning, AR, to the late James Edward Bailey and Notie Mae (Stafford) Bailey.  He was a long time resident of both Butler and Carter counties.

He was an active member of the NRA.  He loved attending storage shed...

Oct 24, 2019

Sandra R. Canady, 78, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019.  Sandra was born September 12, 1941 in Hartford, IL to the late Bud Ropp and Edith (Sams) Ropp.  She was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff.

Sandra was married to Hank Canady on September 12, 1999 in Doe Run, MO.  She was...

Oct 19, 2019

Wesley Cord Lewis, 58, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019.  Wesley was born March 26, 1961 in Poplar Bluff, MO to the late Lonnie B. Lewis and Olivia D. (Shaw) Lewis.  He grew up in Poplar Bluff, MO.  Wesley attended Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church.

Wesley met his wife, Jacqueline Anderson, and they...

Sep 24, 2019

Pamela K. Weatherford, 71, of Poplar Bluff, MO, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019.  She was born May 11, 1948 in Poplar Bluff, to the late Madge Smith Bristow and Edward E. Bristow.

Pamela married Kenneth Weatherford.  He preceded her in death October 16, 2007.  Pamela enjoyed playing bingo with her friends, an avid bowler, and was a...

Sep 22, 2019

John Richard Riggins, 78, of Gulfport, MS, formerly of Williamsville, MO, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport, MS.  He was born June 24, 1941 in Williamsville, to Alma Vestine Goforth Riggins and the late Kenneth Arthur Riggins.  He was of the Pentecost faith and a member of the Cornerstone Tabernacle Church.

John...

Aug 16, 2019

Etta Marie Buttry, 83, of Poplar Bluff, MO died Friday, August 16, 2019 at Westwood Hills Caring Center.  She was born August 19, 1935 in Shook, MO to the late Warner Davis and Etta Mae Davis.  She was a member of the Southside General Baptist Church.

She married Bill Elmer Buttry July 6, 1960 in Poplar Bluff. ...

Jul 22, 2019

Violet Brashear, 79, of Harviell, MO, died July 22, 2019 at her residence.  She was born November 19, 1939 in Bragg City, MO to the late Ben Payne and Cora Welty Payne.  She was of the Pentecost faith.

Violet was married to John Brashear.  He preceded her in death January of 1972.  She was a waitress for...