Obituaries

Jan 3, 2024

James Mark Ray, 49, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.

James was born Nov. 6, 1974, in Poplar Bluff to Floyd Alfred Ray and Juanita Faye (Morgan) Ray.  He married Sarah Beth Lacy July 8, 2000, in Poplar Bluff.

James lived in Poplar Bluff his entire life.  James enjoyed playing video...

Dec 31, 2023

Charles A. Von Gruenigen, also known as Chuck or Charlie, passed away on December 31, 2023, at the age of 82 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Born on May 3, 1941, in Bloomington, Illinois, Charlie was a beloved member of his community.

Charlie was a avid fisherman who found solace and joy in spending time camping with friends...

Dec 29, 2023

John Huston, 58, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri , passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

John was born November 3, 1965, in Racine, Wisconsin to Dennis Huston and Gloria (Porcaro) Huston.

John was of the Catholic Faith. He enjoyed playing cards, riding his Harley, and spending time with friends and...

Dec 28, 2023

Charles W. Adams, 84, of Wappapello, Missouri , passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, in his home.

Charles was born August 26, 1939, in Arkansas to Charles Robert Adams and Virginia (Elder) Adams. He married Sandra Markham on January 30, 1988 in Lilbourn, Missouri.

Charles was a long time resident of Wayne County. He enjoyed...

Dec 27, 2023

Mark Lee Martin, 48, of Williamsville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

Mark was born December 6, 1975, in St. Louis, Missouri to Floyd Martin and Delores Ann (Gentry) Martin.

Mark lived in Butler County most of his life. He enjoyed building bird houses, arts and crafts, boxing, NASCAR. He loved animals, especially horses....

Dec 16, 2023

Debra Grace Gilbreath, 72, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Debra was born April 17, 1951 in Cerro Gordo, Tennessee to Lawrence Ferrell and Addie (Clement) Ferrell.

Debra was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. She married Dennis Gilbreath on March 4, 1990.

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Dec 13, 2023

Christopher John Wilmot, 39, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

He was born January 22, 1984, in Portland, Maine to Dwaine Wilmot and Pamela (Brunelle) Cox.

Christopher enjoyed playing computer games, he liked to hike, kayak, fishing, he loved to play with his dog, he was a...

Dec 6, 2023

Siletta Franchel Shaw, 33, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

She was born January 10, 1990, Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Henry Miller and Earleta Shaw.

Siletta was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff.  She enjoyed coloring, taking care of others, spending time with her family. Siletta had a hard journey but...

Dec 5, 2023

William Leonard Keele, 69, of Williamsville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family.

He was born November 15, 1954, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Thurman Leon “Monk” Keele, Sr. and Lillian Louise (Colyott) Keele. He married Julie Clark on April 28, 1983, in Poplar Bluff.

Leonard was of...

Dec 2, 2023

Jack Edward McDowell, 71, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

He was born February 11, 1952, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Jack Carl McDowell and Ellen (Hampton) McDowell.

Jack was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff. He was a member of Palace of Praise Church. He enjoyed fishing, woodcrafts, working...

Nov 28, 2023

Joseph David Martin, 55, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

He was born February 17, 1968, Mt. Vernon, Illinois, to Bill Martin and Sharon (Galiher) Martin.

Joseph moved to Poplar Bluff, Missouri from Mt. Vernon, Illinois in 1977. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and playing the drums....

Nov 26, 2023

Cynthia J. Goodrum, 68, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

She was born August 1, 1955, Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Edgar Goodrum and Patsy (Wright) Goodrum.

Cynthia was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff. She enjoyed growing flowers and cooking. She loved spending time with her family and...

Nov 23, 2023

Verna Mae Anson, 69, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023.

She was born March 1, 1954, Polar Bluff, Missouri to Frank Lynch and Nora Alberson.

Verna was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff.  She enjoyed collecting and was of the Baptist faith.

Verna is survived by her mother, Nora...

Nov 23, 2023

Christopher J. Coleman, 49, of Searcy, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Navember 23, 2023. He was born January 15, 1974, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Boyd Coleman and Nettie (Greer) Coleman.

Christopher loved going to church and was baptized on April 15, 2018. He loved doing art work, watching TV, and listening to his...

Nov 20, 2023

Michael Eugene Barnett, 40, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

He was born March 19, 1983, Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Eugene Sonny Barnett and Sharon Jean (Edington) Kizer.

Michael grew up in Poplar Bluff, and spent most of the last 20 years in Jonesboro, Arkansas doing landscape...

Nov 10, 2023

Ricky L. Weaver, 65, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 11, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family.

He was born May 26, 1958, in Martins Ferry, Ohio to Gerald Arnold Weaver and Margaret Elizabeth (Denning) Weaver.

Ricky was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. He enjoyed hunting, scuba diving and golfing....

Nov 2, 2023

Douglas Crowell, 65, of Bunker Hill, Illinois, passed away November 2, 2023.

He was born July 21, 1958, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to SB Crowell and Norma (Decker) Crowell.

Douglas was a longtime resident of Illinois. He enjoyed spending time on his houseboat, camping in his motor home.  He loved spending time with his family,...

Oct 20, 2023

Ronald Gene Lilley, 72, of Doniphan, Missouri, passed away October 20, 2023, in his home.

He was born November 20, 1950, in Cleveland, Texas to William Lee Lilley and Maxine (Jeffcoat) Lilley.

Ronald was a longtime resident of Ripley County. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and leather work.  He loved spending time with his family.  On...

Oct 15, 2023

Robert James Chambers, 63, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023, peacefully in is home.

He was born July 27, 1960, in West Branch, Michigan to William Chambers and Opal (Bluntschly) Chambers.

Robert had lived in Michigan most of his life, until coming to Poplar Bluff three years ago.  He loved to...

Oct 6, 2023

Nicholas Kyle Smith, 37, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away October 6, 2023.

He was born December 16, 1985, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Margaret Rushin and Steve Green.

Nicholas was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. He enjoyed deer hunting and listening to music.  He loved spending time with his family.

Nicholas...