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Joanne England

Joanne England

Aug 12, 2013

Joanne England, 79, of Poplar Blufff, died August 12, 2013. Joanne was born November 30, 1933 in Morehouse, Mo. She was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. She was a homemaker and enjoyed playing bingo. She is survived by one son, Arthur Lee England of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; two daughters, Susan Hampton and Jackie Baker both of Poplar Bluff, Mo.;...

Ruth Johnson

Ruth Johnson

Aug 7, 2013

Ruth E. Johnson, 71 died August 7, 2013 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Ruth was born in Morley, Mo. October 20, 1941.She was of the Baptist faith . Ruth had been a CNA at Bluff Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by two sons; Billy Wayne Johnson of Dexter, Mo. , and Mickey Raye Johnson of Silva, Mo.; two daughters, Teresa...

Charles  Leo Boyer  Jr.

Charles Leo Boyer Jr.

Aug 3, 2013

Charles Leo Boyer Jr., age 90, a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff, died Saturday August 3, 2013 at the Oakdale Care Center. Charles was the son of Charles Leo Boyer Sr. and Leona Verhouven Boyer of Poplar Bluff, Mo. He married Novella Welborn November 23, 1946 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Boyer served his country in the Army Air Corp....

Alva  Lee Hodge

Alva Lee Hodge

Aug 1, 2013

Alva Lee Hodge, Jr., 74, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013. He was born Dec. 18, 1938 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff. Alva was of the baptist faith and a member of Grand Ave. Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, and music as well as raising dogs. Alva lee spent many years entertaining children as...

Gertrude  K. Mureno

Gertrude K. Mureno

Jul 29, 2013

Gertrude K. Mureno, 78, died July 29, 2013 in Wentzville, Mo. She was born August 4, 1934 in Ontario, Or. She was a longtime resident of Butler Co. Gertrude was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Gertrude was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, and taking care of her grandchildren....

Tonya  Pauline Michel

Tonya Pauline Michel

Jul 29, 2013

immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through His servant Tonya. Tonya Pauline Michel was given life by her Creator and was born on August 6, 1974, the child of Vickie Smith. On December 7, 1997, she received the gift of Holy Baptism and became a child of God, publicly confessed her...

Virginia  L. Fowler

Virginia L. Fowler

Jul 14, 2013

Virginia L. Fowler, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Sunday, July 14, 2013 in Cape ;Girardeau, Mo. She was born in Ellsinore, Mo. September 9, 1935. Virginia was a homemaker. She was a member of the Palace of Praise Church. She was a childrens Sunday school teacher, enjoyed gardening, reading, and sewing. She married Thomas Henry Fowler, February 28, 1953...

Louise Marks

Louise Marks

Jul 11, 2013

Louise Marks, 89, died Thursday, July 11, 2013 in Poplar Bluff, Mo., Louise was a member of the Community of Christ Church. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed fishing, walking, needle point, bingo, camping, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by one son, Dan Forth and wife Vicki of Imlay, Mi.; three daughters, Pamela Forth, and Gail...

Rhonda  J. Hendrick

Rhonda J. Hendrick

Jul 10, 2013

Rhonda J. Hendrick, 70, died Wednesday, July 10, 2013. She was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was born in Ester, Mo. July 9, 1943. Rhonda was a waitress. She enjoyed puzzles and games. She is survived by one son Jeffrey White and wife Willie, of Plato, Mo.; two daughters Rebecca Haferkamp and husband Elmo of Hewitt, Tx....

Mary Schulz

Mary Schulz

Jul 10, 2013

was born in East Los Angeles, Cal. Mrs. Schulz was a member of Mt. Calvary Powerhouse Church of God. She married Larry Schulz in Qulin, Mo. June 12, 2004. He survives. She was a dispatcher for a towing company. Mary is also survived by one son, Jesse Silva of California,; three daughters, Mitchelle Lefeber and husband Eric, Serena Gomez, and...

Daisy  C. Melvin

Daisy C. Melvin

Jun 29, 2013

Daisy C. Melvin, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Saturday, June 29, 2013. She was born April 25, 1925 in Nauvoo, Al. She had lived most of her life in Rockford, Il. Daisy was of the Baptist faith. She was a machine operator for Amrock/Globe Imperial. She is survived by two sons, Donald W. Stevens of Rockford, Il. and Joseph...

Bertha  E. Bennett

Bertha E. Bennett

Jun 17, 2013

Bertha E. Bennett, 75, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Monday June 17, 2013. She was born August 30, 1937 in Poplar Bluff, Mo, and was a lifetime resident. She was a member of the Westwood Baptist Church. Bertha retired from Lucy Lee Hospital business office. She enjoyed reading and being with family and her church. She married Gordon Bennett August...

Arvie Smith

Arvie Smith

Jun 16, 2013

Arvie E. Smith, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Sunday June 16, 2013. He was born July 28, 1934. He was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo. Arvie was a member of the Second Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting. Before retiring, Mr. Smith had worked as a carpenter for Greer Construction. He served in the Marine Corp during...

Doyle  Ray Sneed

Doyle Ray Sneed

Jun 10, 2013

Doyle Ray Sneed, 56, died June 10, 2013 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born November 25, 1956 in Muncie, Ind. He was a member of the Green Forrest Church of Christ. Mr. Sneed loved music and was a D.J. at KLID radio station for several years. Mr. Sneed is survived by one son, Charles Ray Sneed of Missouri, and...

Norma Crowell

Norma Crowell

Jun 10, 2013

was born October 16, 1931 in Butler County, and was a lifetime resident. She was married to S. B. Crowell March 8, 1952 in Piggott, Ar. He Norma was a member of the Qulin Church of Christ. She was a homemaker who enjoyed painting, crocheting, yard sales, and quilting. She is survived by two sons, Douglas E. Crowell of Casseyville,...

Novella  Ruth Boyer

Novella Ruth Boyer

Jun 10, 2013

Novella Ruth Boyer the only child of Arthur and Dorothy Welborn of Bloomfield Missouri was born on July 14, 1926. She graduated from Dexter High School and Bluff Business College. She met the love of her life, Charles Boyer and they married November 23, 1946. They made their home in Poplar Bluff and are members of the Catholic Church. Novella...

Fred Palmer

Fred Palmer

May 23, 2013

Fred E. Palmer, 73, died May 23, 2013 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born January 4, 1940 in Butler County. He was of the Protestant faith. Mr. Palmer served in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam Conflict. He was a life time member of the V.F.W. and a member of the American Legion. While still able he enjoyed...

Jerry  Dale Gross

Jerry Dale Gross

Mar 31, 2013

Jerry Dale Gross, 70, of Wappapello, Mo. died March 31, 2013 in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He was born April 25, 1942 in St. Louis, Mo. He was a long time resident of Butler County. Mr. Gross was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of the Sons of American Legion Post 153, VFW Post 3416, and the Wappapello Eagles....

Evelyn  "Bonnie" Allison

Evelyn "Bonnie" Allison

Mar 28, 2013

She was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was married to Ralph Allison. He survives. Mrs. Allison was a self-employed physical therpist. She attended Penn.State University and University of Pennsylvania. She enjoyed sports and music. Also surviving are one son, Lee Allison of New York City, New...

John  R. Murphy

John R. Murphy

Mar 28, 2013

John R. Murphy, 86, died March 28, 2013 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was born October 2, 1926 in Dalgreen. Ill. He was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff. He owned and managerd several rental properties. He enjoyed being outside, taking care of his animals, and visiting with family and friends. Mr. Murphy is survived by one brother, Kenneth...

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