Obituaries

Jan 2, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected death of our beloved Andres Arturo Mendez of Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  Andy, as many knew him, was born June 21, 1965 in Alice, Texas to Feliciano Mendez, Jr. and Patsy (Almaraz) Mendez.

Aside from loving his family, Andy’s greatest devotion was proudly serving his country.  He swore...

Dec 19, 2022

Betty Jean Letson, 69, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday Dec. 19, 2022, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Betty was born Oct. 6, 1953, in Parma, Missouri, to the late Francis and Janie (Smith) Taylor.

She was of the Baptist faith.   Betty enjoyed watching movies and spending time with her family.

Betty is survived...

Dec 18, 2022

Terry Lee Powell, 59, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

He was born June 25, 1963, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to the Carl J.L. and Claudine (Huffman) Powell.

Terry was a long-time resident of Poplar Bluff.  He enjoyed fishing and woodworking.

Terry is survived by...

Dec 18, 2022

Kim Marie VanRoyen, 56, Coffeyville, Kansas, passed away December 18, 2022, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Kim was born April 4, 1966, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Melvin and Sandra (Seger) Brown.

She married Brent VanRoyen on August 6, 2005, in Cherryvale, Kansas.

She was of the Church of Christ faith.   Kim loved her...

Dec 14, 2022

Susan Ann Barnes, 47, Malden, Missouri, passed away Wednesday Dec. 14, 2022, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Susan was born Sept. 25, 1975, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Charlie and Bernice (Gehlbach) Barnes.

Susan is survived by her one son: Justin Martin Hicks of Poplar Bluff; two daughters: Tiffany Cunningham of West Plains and...

Dec 5, 2022

Catherine A. Koch, 67, of Puxico, Missouri, passed away Monday December 5, 2022, in Puxico, Missouri.

Catherine was born Feb. 1, 1955, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to the late Warren and Goldie (Stucker) Ethridge.

She was of the Pentecostal faith. Catherine loved doing crossword puzzles, reading and talking on the phone with her children.

Dec 3, 2022

Donna Frances Forsythe, 79, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Donna was born March 25, 1943, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to the late Thomas F. and Geraldine (Hert) Smith. She was of the Pentecostal faith and was a member of the Palace of Praise Church, where she helped with the hospital...

Dec 2, 2022

MaryAnn “Ruth” Gilliam, 87, of Fairdealing, Missouri, passed away Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Ruth was born Feb. 4, 1935, in Qulin, Missouri, to the late Thurman and Tessie (Marler) Bailey. She was of the Pentecostal faith. Ruth loved to be outdoors, helping with anything her husband was doing; she also enjoyed fishing and spending time...

Dec 1, 2022

Martha Louise Chappel, 87, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022, at Cedargate in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Louise was born Monday, December 10, 1934, to James and Vesta (Macom) Sommers in Harrison, Arkansas. She was an active member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness of Poplar Bluff all of her life and loved to talk...

Nov 30, 2022

Doris Elizabeth Graney, 97, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday Nov. 30, 2022, in Parker, Colorado.

Doris was born April 1, 1925, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Albert and Corrine (Kreider) Hansen.

She married Alwyn Graney on June 7, 1947 in Bournemouth, England. Doris and Alwyn were happily married for 63 years....

Nov 17, 2022

Christopher Anthony Rudley, 18, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022.

Christopher was born July 21, 2004, to Bobby Rudley Jr. and Tiona LaKisha. He loved dancing and playing football and basketball.

In addition to his parents, Christopher is survived by his grandfathers: Leon Sanford of Forrest City, Arkansas, and Bobby Rudley Sr.,...

Nov 13, 2022

Paula Kay Roberts, 51, of Dexter, Missouri, passed away Sunday November 13, 2022, in Dexter, Missouri.

She was born Sept. 16, 1971, Granite City, Illinois, to the late Sidney Eugene and Patsy Kay (Mungle) Roberts.

Paula loved animals, sewing, playing games, coloring and spending time with her girls.

Paula is survived by her...

Nov 7, 2022

Janet Mae Eason, 65, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday Nov. 7, 2022, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

She was born Sept. 15, 1957, Des Arc, Missouri, to the late Eugene and Dorothy (Ethridge) Adams.

Janet was of the Pentecostal faith. She worked at Kids Corral Pre School for many years....

Nov 6, 2022

Michael Gene Osborn, 64, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November. 6, 2022, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

He was born March 8, 1958, in Litchfield, Illinois, to the late David Lee and Virginia (Hodges) Osborn.

Michael was a long-time resident of Litchfield, Illinois, before moving to Poplar Bluff.  He was a member of the...

Nov 2, 2022

Ezra Eugene Franklin Mason, 1 month 19 days, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 02, 2022 , in St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born Sept. 24, 2022, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Dustin and Tiffany (Wheetley) Mason.

Ezra leaves behind his...

Oct 23, 2022

Floyd Gene Redding, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, in Poplar Bluff.

He was born July 7, 1948, to Clyde and Wilma (Sants) Redding.

A long-time resident of Poplar Bluff, he enjoyed fishing, being with his friends, loved watching TV, and studying history.

Floyd is survived by his...

Oct 21, 2022

Floyd Smith, 73, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Poplar Bluff.

He was born Oct. 13, 1949, in Gideon, Missouri, to Burl “Watermelon” and Maudie Mae (Davis) Smith, who both preceded him in death.

A long-time resident of Butler County, and a member of First Assembly of God Church, Floyd...

Oct 19, 2022

Donald Glenn Stone, 89, of Poplar Bluff, went to live eternally with his Savior on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, with his family by his side. Visitation will be from 10AM-12PM on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home, with service to follow at noon. Elder Robert Duckett will officiate, and the burial will be at Memorial Gardens with...

Oct 15, 2022

Terri Ann Hale, 64, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, at her residence.

She was born Sept. 5, 1958, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Roscoe Lee Dufur and Julie (Faifer) Dufur.

Terri was an amazing woman. She was known for her generous spirit, being strong-willed, and...