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Jo  Ann Wills

Jo Ann Wills

Oct 22, 2011

Jo Ann Wills , born February 2, 1959, died Saturday October 22, 2011 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was a life time resident of Poplar Bluff. She worked at Myrtles Cafe for many years. She enjoyed sewing and being with friends and family. Surviving are her mother, Evelyn Wills, one brother, Micheal Wills, and one sister Brenda Huffman,...

Alpha  E. Hendricks

Alpha E. Hendricks

Oct 19, 2011

Alpha E. Hendricks, 96, of Ellsinore, Mo. died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was born August 28, 1915 in Allenville, Mo. Mrs. Hendricks was a cook at East Carter School. She enjoyed sewing, being with family and was a member of the Red Hat Society, Ellsinore Street Walkers Exercise Club,...

James  K. Bess

James K. Bess

Sep 11, 2011

James K. Bess, 76 of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died September 11, 2011, at his resident. Mr. Bess was born February 28, 1935 in Dudley, Mo. Mr. Bess was a long time resident of Poplar Bluff. Mr. Bess owned and operated a flea market. He enjoyed fishing and going to flea markets. On October 11, 1956, he married Vernon Forsythe in...

Kevin  M. Rodgers

Kevin M. Rodgers

Sep 10, 2011

Kevin M. Rodgers, 47, of Linn, Mo. died Saturday Sept. 10, 2011 at St. Mary's Regional Hospital in Jefferson, City, Mo. He was born January 4, 1964 in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Rodgers was a truck driver. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid deer hunter. Mr. Rodgers is survived by his father Bobby J. Rodgers; two sons, Hunter Grant...

Beulah  L. Bocek

Beulah L. Bocek

Sep 4, 2011

Missouri, in the Ten Mile Creek Community, to Joseph Edward Rickman and Maud Lee Rickman (Mowery). She graduated high school from the Poplar Bluff school system and moved to St. Louis where she worked in the food service industry at Mrs. Hulling's and The Forum Cafeterias, and the Statler Hotel. She was especially proud that the Statler Hotel awarded her...

Dorothy  L. Sweeza

Dorothy L. Sweeza

Sep 4, 2011

October 26, 2011. She was born June 7, 1929 in Fairdealing, Mo. Dorothy was a homemaker, enjoyed being with family and friends, and listening to gospel music. She attended the Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Minnie Ridlen. Surviving are two daughters, Frances Mattison of Poplar Bluff, Mo., Evelyn Newberry of Jackson,...

Jerry  D. Hamilton

Jerry D. Hamilton

Aug 29, 2011

26, 2011 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Hamilton was retired and a member of First Church of God. He enjoyed sports, cardinals, church, and spending time with family and friends. Mr. Hamilton was previously married to Joann Hamilton for thirteen years. She survives. Jerry Hamilton was preceded in death by: his father, Verdell Hamilton, and one...

Robert  L. Dover

Robert L. Dover

Aug 29, 2011

Robert LeRoy Dover, 77, life time resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Monday, August 29, 2011 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Dover was of the Pentecostal faith. He enjoyed reading his Bible and writing songs. Mr. Dover was preceded in death by his parents, Abie Dover and Nellie Dover. He is survived by three brothers Gale Dover and...

Jacky  Lynn Green

Jacky Lynn Green

Aug 18, 2011

.Jacky "Jack" Lynn Green, 51, resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Thursday, August 18, 2011, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Green was an employee of Wal-Mart in the maintenance department and enjoyed camping and fishing. Survivors include: his parents, Bill and Mary Green of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; two sons, Mathew Green and Josh Green, both of Texas; one daughter, Katelyn...

Judith  "Rodgers" Withrow

Judith "Rodgers" Withrow

Aug 18, 2011

August 6, 2011, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Withrow was a homemaker and enjoyed playing bingo, spending time with family and friends, fishing, and Cardinals Baseball. She was also a member of the Midland St. Baptist Church. She is the daughter of Pete and Jane (Willmering) Swithzer. They preceded her in death. Survivors include: her husband, Terry Withrow;...

Valla  Jo White

Valla Jo White

Jul 25, 2011

Valla Jo Carman White passed from this life on Monday, July 25, 2011, at the home of her daughter and under the care of family and hospice. Valla Jo was born on June 27, 1926, in Jonesboro, Ark., to James David and Dollie Mae Stevenson. They precede her in death as well as her only sibling Ralph Stevenson. She married...

Margaret P. Gordon Dilbeck

Margaret P. Gordon Dilbeck

Jul 22, 2011

passed away at her residence on July 22, 2011. Mrs. Gordon was born December 1, 1931 in Dewagiac, Michigan. She was a home maker and enjoyed fishing, sewing, and quilting. Mrs. Gordon was also a member of the Little Brown Baptist Church. On December 10, 1947 she entered into marrigae with James Gordon. He preceded her in death. Survivors include...

Sylvia Hodge

Sylvia Hodge

Jul 19, 2011

Sylvia Hodge, 90, of Poplar Bluff, MO, died Wednesday, July 19, 2011, at Mark Twain Nursing Home. Mrs. Hodge was employed as a clothes sorter for a dry cleaner, and she enjoyed geneology. On March 22, 1938 she married Alva Hodge. He preceded her in death. Survivors include: one son, Alva Hodge Jr, of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; one daughter, Judy...

Glenn Griffith

Glenn Griffith

Jul 19, 2011

Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mr. Griffith was employed as a Railroad Engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad. He enjoyed hunting, traveling, and spending time with his family. On March 17, 2002 he entered into marriage with Vielka Rosa Gomez. She survives Other survivors include: his mother, Mildred Barks, of Poplar Bluff, MO; two sons, Michael Griffith, of Rockford, IL, and...

Barbara Wilson

Barbara Wilson

Jun 16, 2011

Barbara Wilson age 60, a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff, died Monday June 13, 2011 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Wilson was born August 3, 1950 at Elk, MO. Mrs. Wilson attended Collins Chapel Church. She enjoyed reading and fishing. Her husband Larry Wilson precedes her in death. Mrs. Wilson is survived by her mother Mrs.Dessie (Dunn) Whoberry...

Eva  Catherine Sparks

Eva Catherine Sparks

Jun 16, 2011

Eva Catherine Sparks, 89, of Hillard, Mo., died Thursday, June 16, 2011, at her residence. A lifetime resident of Butler County, Mrs. Sparks was the owner/operator of Hillard Grocery in Hillard. She also taught school at Bluewater; she was a member of the Geneology Society of Butler County. Mrs. Sparks other interests included sewing, crochet, gardening and church work. She...

Carol Tharp

Carol Tharp

Jun 11, 2011

Westwood Hills Nursing Home. Mrs. Tharp was self-employed and the owner of Memory Lane Antiques. Mrs. Tharp was a Cardinal's fan who enjoyed cats, spending time with family and friends, and traveling. She was also a member of the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church. On September 24, 1977 she married Jimmy D. Tharp. In May of 2005, Mr. Tharp preceded her...

Donald Deason

Donald Deason

Jun 11, 2011

Donald A. Deason, a retired employee of Williamsville Stone/Porter Dewitt Company, was promoted to be with the Lord on June 09, 2011 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Center.Mr. Deason was born near Williamsville, MO, son of the late Burvy and Martha Deason, on September 11, 1929. He was united in marriage to his best friend , Pansy Lee Teetor, who...

Margaret  A. Palmer

Margaret A. Palmer

Jun 11, 2011

Twin Rivers Medical Center in Kennett, MO. Mrs. Palmer was employed by the Kansas City Star news paper in Kansas City, MO. She also enjoyed doing scrapbooking and needlework. On Febuary 14, 2005 Margaret married Bob Palmer, in Poplar Bluff, MO. He survives. Other survivors include two sons, Larry Baxler Lippard, of Baltimore, MD., Clarence Edward Lippard, Colorado Springs, Co;...

Zadie  Mae Campbell

Zadie Mae Campbell

Jun 11, 2011

Zadie Mae Campbell, 90, of Qulin, Mo., died Saturday, June 11, 2011. Mrs. Campbell was born March 16, 1921. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of Butler County. She enjoyed sewing, watching soap operas, reading the Survivors include three children, Virgil Campbell and Mary Patterson, both of Quilin, Mo., and Kathryn Davidson of Fordland, Mo.,; five grandchildren; and...

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