Obituaries

Apr 19, 2024

Edna Jean Young, 71, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, in her home.

Edna was born August 22, 1952, in Catron, Missouri, to Rosevelt West and Thelma Thomas West.

Edna enjoyed volunteering at Church, helping others, especially inner-city kids, watching tv and movies. She especially enjoyed spiritual programs, but her favorite was...

Apr 10, 2024

Esther M. Duckett, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri with her loving son by her side.

Esther was born March 28, 1946 in Poplar Bluff, to Ray Calvin Gilmore and Myrtle Viola (Breeden) Gilmore.  Esther married John Duckett on July 2, 1966, in Poplar Bluff.

Esther...

Apr 7, 2024

Victoria Ann (Pennell) Ross, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed Sunday, April 7, 2024 in her home. She was healthy, active, and had no medical conditions until a silent, unexpected heart attack. She was called ‘Vicky’ and born December 19, 1951, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Ernest Edward Pennell and Betty Jo (Crain) Pennell. Vicky married Richard Lee Ross...

Apr 7, 2024

Victoria Ann (Pennell) Ross, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed Sunday, April 7, 2024, in her home. She was healthy, active, and had no medical conditions until a silent, unexpected heart attack.

She was called ‘Vicky’ and born Dec. 19, 1951, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Ernest Edward Pennell and Betty Jo (Crain) Pennell. Vicky married Richard...

Mar 27, 2024

Richard Louis Voll, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Richard was born October 15, 1945, in Charleston, South Carolina to Richard Charles Voll and Ann (Fisher) Voll.

Richard was of the Catholic faith.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles, going horseback riding, and going out to...

Mar 23, 2024

Michael Earl Russell who lived in Williamsville, Missouri, born June 9, 1953 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died in a house fire at his home Saturday morning, March 23, 2024.

Mike, or Rustler, as he was called, was raised in Poplar Bluff as a child and moved with the rest of the family to Holliday Landing Resort and...

Mar 3, 2024

Eric Dewey Hicks, 56, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Eric was born December 6, 1967, in Poplar Bluff, to Edward Hicks, II and Joyce (Sparks) Hicks.

He lived in Poplar Bluff all of his life.  Eric enjoyed cooking, baking, woodworking, traveling,...

Feb 23, 2024

Helen Irene Bush, 97, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family.

Helen was born August 22, 1926, in Annapolis, Illinois, to Homer Shanks and Myrtie Jane (Chapman) Shanks.  Helen married Ernest W. Bush on February 8, 1946, in Laporte, Indianna; he proceeded her in death on August...

Feb 13, 2024

Rufus Repolia Robinson, Jr, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Brent B. Tinnin Nursing Center.

Rufus was born September 29, 1947, in Dallas, Texas, to Rufus Repolia Robinson, Sr. and Thelma (Littlejohn) Robinson.

Rufus loved the Lord.  He enjoyed singing, to dance, tell his stories to anyone that would...

Feb 8, 2024

Myra Nadine Scheerer, 96, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Oakdale Living Center.

Myra was born June 25, 1927, in Carterville, Illinois to Elbert Bush and Geneva (Rushing) Bush.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.  She was a long-time resident of Poplar Bluff.  She loved her...

Jan 31, 2024

Lloyd Dewayne Sparkman, 51, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in his home.

Lloyd was born January 4, 1973 in Lepanto, Arkansas, to Earl Dean Sparkman and Barbara (Francis) Sparkman.

Lloyd enjoyed wood working, building things, fishing, playing golf, hunting, playing softball.  He loved to spend time with his children and...

Jan 30, 2024

Martha Ann Braden, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Martha was born April 5, 1944, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Reva Gains.  She married Harold Braden on August 18, 1990.

Martha was of the Episcopal faith.  She was a long-time resident of Poplar Bluff. ...

Jan 24, 2024

Gloria Jane (Warfield) Carter, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Jane was born Sept. 20, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Jesse Warfield and Estella (Patterson) Warfield. She married Keith Carter May 23, 1981.

Jane was a long-time resident of Poplar Bluff and a...

Jan 22, 2024

Richetta Mae Allen, 80, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Richetta was born March 5, 1943, to Herman Ellison and Beatrice (Blackman) Ellison with whom she was preceded in death. Richetta was also preceded in death by her husband Andrew Allen and her sister Audrey Ellison....

Jan 16, 2024

Darren Scott Venneman, 37, of Tyler, Texas, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, in Qulin, Missouri.

Darren was born September 11, 1986, in Chanute, Kansas to Joe Venneman and Linda Lacey Venneman.

Darren was of the Christian faith.  He loved to read, swim, and was intrigued by science.  Darren had a degree in hyperbaric welding...

Jan 11, 2024

Althea Darlene Downs, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, peacefully departed this life at the age of 64 on Thursday January 11, 2024. She was surrounded by her family, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff MO.

Born on January 29, 1959 in Pocahontas AR. Althea spent most of early work life as...

Jan 10, 2024

Robert Hendrickson, 91 years old, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, died Jan. 10, 2024, at Cedargate Healthcare in Poplar Bluff.

Mr. Hendrickson was born to Louis and Helen (Head) Hendrickson June 23, 1932, in the community of Hendrickson Missouri. They precede him in death.

He grew up among his family in Hendrickson and was especially close...

Jan 9, 2024

Monshun James Johnson, 34, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

Monshun was born May 8, 1989, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Truman Huges and Ardenia Johnson.

Monshun lived in Poplar Bluff most of his life.  He enjoyed playing basketball, spending time with his friends, listening to music, cracking jokes.  Monshun loved...

Jan 9, 2024

Jeffrey Lee Harms, 61, of Summerville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Jeffrey was born February 10, 1962, in St. Louis, Missouri to Donald Harms and Janease (Griffin) Harms.

Jeffrey was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.  He loved hunting, fixing old cars, and spending time with his...

Jan 6, 2024

Venus Marie (Maclin)Dushaunack Lawrence was born July 13, 1975, in Flint, Michigan and passed away on January 6, 2024, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Venus is survived by her daughter Chelcie Dushaunack of Poplar Bluff MO. Son Dakota Dushaunack and girlfriend Crystal of Poplar Bluff MO and grandchild Kamara Dushaunack of Poplar Bluff MO. Venus is also survived by her...