Shirley Louise Hamilton, 84 of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at her residence with her family at her side. Shirley the daughter of the late Clarence Elmer and Frona Jewell (Snow) Harris was born April 10, 1936 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.  She was of the Baptist Faith and a homemaker.  Shirley enjoyed spending time with her family, reading and going to flea markets.  On June 27, 1957 she married Gilford Hamilton together they shared over 62 years of...

Michael (Mike) James Horner, 68 of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at his residence. Mike was born December 9, 1951 in West Branch, MI the son of James and Margie (Dack) Horner.  He married the love of his life Gwendolyn (Gwennie) on May 27, 2000 in Las Vegas. Mike and Gwen were a true love story from the day they met sharing right at 20 years together. Mike was the Sales Manager for Baldwin Ford Toyota for 36 years.   He enjoyed spending time with his...

Kathy Marie Padron, 59, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 at General Baptist Nursing home in Campbell. Kathy the daughter of the late John R. and Thelma D. (Boyster) Wright was born March 10, 1961 in St. Louis, Mo.  She was the Manager of the Main St. Dollar General Store for over 20 years.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, bingo and enjoyed the challenge of finding a good use for her coupons. Survivors include daughters, Heather (Aaron) Morris and...

Elizabeth Ann Harris Shawan, 85, of Poplar Bluff, passed away at Crowley Ridge Care Center, May 7, 2020 at 2:35 pm. Lovingly being held by her son, Jeff Shawan and beloved granddaughter, Christina Shawan, she slipped away peacefully, hearing how much she was loved by family members and friends and what a wonderful Mother she was. Born in the family home in Illmo, Mo., October 13, 1934, Liz was the fourth child out of five, to C.P. and Louise Harris. A depression era child, Liz grew up with...

Hazel Marie Hobbs, 85, Of Poplar Bluff, Mo, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Westwood Health and Rehab Center. Hazel the daughter of the late William Taylor and Oral Arvilla (Hull) Fagg was born December 20, 1935 in Greenville, Mo.  She was of the Baptist faith and a river boat cook for Ingram Barge.  Hazel enjoyed spending time with her family, going antique shopping and bird watching.  Survivors are her daughter, Sandra Bowman-Patterson and husband, Billy R. Patterson;...

James P. “JP” McLane, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at his residence. JP was born February 13, 1936 in Greenville, the son of late James Lyle and Verne (Page) McLane. He graduated from Greenville High School in 1954 and briefly attended Mineral Area College on a basketball scholarship.  On January 29, 1955 he married the love of his life Mary Ellen Bounds, who survives.  Together they shared over 65 years of marriage.  They...

James G. Vernon, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. passed away Sunday, April 26,2020 at Mark Twain Caring Center. Mr. Vernon, the son of the late James O. and Opal (Simpson) Vernon, was born Jan. 31, 1932 in Poplar Bluff. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and his Men’s Bible study group. He also contributed his time and talents helping the church prepare their Wednesday night meals. Mr. Vernon was a graduate of PBHS and a long-time local businessman. He enjoyed...

Doris “Diane” Powell, 76, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020.  Diane was born in Durham, NC, on February 12, 1944. Diane married Charles “Chuck” Powell, Sr., on May 20, 1966. Chuck was in the Air Force, so Diane was able to travel the world as his wife.  They had two children, Chuck Powell, II and John Powell. They settled in O’Fallon, IL in 1980 and Diane worked for Scott Federal Credit Union for over 20 years. They moved to Poplar...

Ruby Ann (Brommer) McFadden, 91 of Poplar Bluff, went to her eternal home on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Ruby Ann was born on May 21, 1928 in Chicago, IL. Her parents passed away when she was young and she was raised by Merl and Ruby Shewman of Peru, IN. They, her two brothers and a sister preceded her in death. After Graduating from High School in Peru, IN, she attended Lincoln Christian University in Lincoln, IL. She married Howard D. McFadden on January 10, 1947. Howard’s father,...

Floyd Curtis Wilson, 86, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Floyd was born on May 26, 1933 in Qulin, MO the son of John William and Louise Mae (Patterson) Wilson. Floyd worked as a regional salesman for Case tractors for more than 20 years after which Floyd owned and operated a farm equipment supply store in Mayslick KY, called “Mayslick Farm Supply”. Following that he managed an equipment supply store “Honey...