Remembering Loved Ones in Poplar Bluff

Honoring the Lives of Those We’ve Lost

Betty Cassinger

Betty Cassinger

Jun 18, 2025

Betty Cassinger, 77, of Williamsville passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

Betty was born May 2, 1948, in Butler County to Orviell and Doris Buhler and attended Neelyville R-IV schools. She also worked as a certified nurse's aide at Doctors Hospital. She loved gardening, collecting memorabilia and her dogs...

Sherry Ellen (Luttrull)  Briscoe

Sherry Ellen (Luttrull) Briscoe

Jun 16, 2025

Sherry Ellen Briscoe, 55, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on June 16, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Sherry was born on November 2, 1969, to Earl and Melba D. (Simpson) Luttrull in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  She married Steven R. Briscoe on April 24, 1987, in Poplar Bluff. Sherry, founder and owner of...

Suzie Lavonne Vaughn

Suzie Lavonne Vaughn

Jun 11, 2025

Suzie LaVonne Vaughn, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Born on January 28, 1939, to Alonzo and Ethel Hornbeck, Sue proudly served her country in the United States Air Force before marrying the love of her life, Cairl Rudolph “Rudy” Vaughn, on...

Maria "Chayo" Rosario Brinkley

Maria "Chayo" Rosario Brinkley

Jun 8, 2025

Maria "Chayo" Del Rosario Brinkley, 77, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Maria was born on January 31, 1948, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico to Teresa Velasquez Valasco and Alberto Gonzalez Ceballos. In her early years, Maria was known for taking care of her little brothers and she worked as a...

Sandra Roberts

Sandra Roberts

May 26, 2025

Sandra Roberts was born on January 7, 1969, to George and Edith in Maryvill, Missouri. Sandra is survived by her partner Jami Ward-Dean, Daughter Amanda (Derick), Sons Darryl Wayne Jr, Jesse Leon, Dylan Paul, sisters Charlotte White, Debbie Hall, Denise (Kevin) Hardy Sandra was preceded in death by her parents George and Edith Hall and nephew Brad White. Sandra...

Larrie Lavan Richie

Larrie Lavan Richie

May 10, 2025

Larrie Lavan Richie, 78, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on Saturday, May the 10th, 2025 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Richie was born on December 30, 1947, in Poplar Bluff, MO to the late John H. and Flora L. (Baker) Richie. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army who proudly served abroad and...

Shirley Phelps

Shirley Phelps

May 10, 2025

Shirley Phelps, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, went home to her Lord and Savior Saturday, May 10, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Shirley was born June 3, 1936, to Earnest and Bertha Whitmer.  Her mother passed at an early age, and she was raised by her grandparents, Arthur and Cora Jaco.  Shirley was married to...

Eric Linn Hopson

Eric Linn Hopson

May 9, 2025

Eric Linn Hopson was born November 17, 1970, to Roger Lee and Lelia Mae Hopson in Poplar Bluff, MO. He began his education in the Poplar Bluff School District and graduated from the Job Corps with a culinary certificate. Eric Hopson and Melinda Hughey were joined in Holy Matrimony on September 9, 2017.  She remained a faithful and dedicated...

Bobby Joe Bryant

Bobby Joe Bryant

May 7, 2025

Bobby Joe Bryant, 82 of Poplar Bluff, passed away Wednesday May 7, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

Joe was born August 16, 1942, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the son of Arvil and Bessie Hill Bryant. He attended Poplar Bluff High School.  At a young age, he began as a shoeshine boy on the street....

Alzina Britton

Alzina Britton

May 3, 2025

Alzina Britton left to be with the Lord on May 3, 2025.  She was born August 31, 1958, in Poplar Bluff, MO. She was the firstborn of 5 children to the union of Rosie Lee Britton and Matthew Britton, Sr.

She confessed her faith in Christ at an early age under the pastorship of Rev Bell Boyce...

Alma (Dunlap)  Allen

Alma (Dunlap) Allen

May 1, 2025

Alma A. Allen moved to Heaven on May 1, 2025.  Alma, daughter of Homer and Mary Dunlap of Poplar Bluff, was born on June 16, 1934.  She retired from Commerce Bank as the Customer Services Operations Officer after 36 years. She earned a degree from Three Rivers Community College in Banking and Financial Management.

On April 19,...

Michael Lee Palmer

Michael Lee Palmer

Apr 21, 2025

Michael “Mike” Lee Palmer entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on April 21,2025.  Mike was born March 16, 1953 to Jack and Arlene (Smith) Palmer.  He was the oldest of 3 children. Mike graduated from Park Hill High School in Kansas City class of 1971. Mike made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ as a...

Howard Miles

Howard Miles

Apr 18, 2025

Howard Miles Jr, 65, of Broseley, MO passed away on April 18, 2025 at his home in Broseley, Missouri. Howard was born on August 3, 1959 to Howard and Christine Demariano. in East St Louis, Illinois.  He married Linda  Miles. Howard was an avid fisher man, he loved to shoot his guns, and knife throwing, he also loved to...

Joi Wright

Joi Wright

Apr 12, 2025

Joi Dionne Wright, 45, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on April 12, 2025, at Barnes-Jewish in St. Louis, Missouri. Joi was born on August 3, 1979, to Sherman and Patricia Ann (Dobson) Wright in Orange, New Jersey. Joi loved to crochet, do volunteer work, active in homesteading and gardening. Joi is survived by children, Patrick Lamond Coleman, Sariyah...

Dan Robert Mccarty

Dan Robert Mccarty

Apr 5, 2025

Dan Robert McCarty, 75, formerly of Alma, Illinois, and a longtime resident of Bloomfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully at approximately 8:05 a.m. on Saturday, March 5th, at the Veterans Hospital in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Dan was born on December 24, 1949, to Harry McCarty and Ann Rose McCarty (Poutry).

He was a proud United States...

David Fowler

David Fowler

Mar 30, 2025

David Lee Fowler, 85, of Fisk, MO passed away on March 30, 2025 at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. David was born on January 14, 1940 to Alfred and Maxine Fowler in Dexter, Missouri.  He married Wanda Sue Vandermark. David was an avid fisherman, he loved to be outside, he liked to hunt, garden,...

Carol Ann Perrin

Carol Ann Perrin

Mar 29, 2025

Carol Ann Huson Francisco Perrin, 63, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 29, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Carol was born on April 2, 1961, to Bob and Doris Huson in St. Louis, Missouri. Carol loved to play bingo, ALL the time, when she wasn't playing bingo, she would enjoy the...

Keith Townsend

Keith Townsend

Mar 18, 2025

Keith Townsend, 64, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 18, 2025 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Keith was born on September 23, 1960 to Jack and Jackie Townsend in Poplar Bluff. Keith loved to go fishing, and loved to see his nieces and nephews Keith is survived by Two brothers Kenneth Townsend and Kevin Wayne...

Belinda Jeanie Holder

Belinda Jeanie Holder

Mar 18, 2025

We remember "Jeanie", Belinda Jean Holder, a beacon of unwavering friendship who left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her. Jeanie was born on July 14, 1953, to Prentiss and Emma Elizabeth (Aycock) Holder in Blytheville, Arkansas. Jeanie was called home March 18, 2025, at the age of 71, at Regional...

Mary Kay (Britton)  Hale

Mary Kay (Britton) Hale

Mar 17, 2025

Mary Kay Hale, 85, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on March 17, 2025, at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Kay was born on August 8, 1939, to Benson and Blanche (Stinnet) Britton in Villa Ridge, Illinois. Kay was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff.  She was a very outgoing and made friends easily. ...

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