Bobby Joe Payne, 89, of Poplar Bluff, passed away July 26, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Bobby was born March 23, 1932, to Jesse and Myrtle (McGowen) Payne in the Lone Hill area.  He and Doris Jean Black were married October 21, 1955, in Broseley.  She preceded him in death November 4, 1999.  He later married Fay Sisk on January 21, 2005, in Poplar Bluff. She preceded him death July 5, 2014.  Bobby was drafted into the United States Army September 4,...

Shirley Eason, 83, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Friday, July 23, 2021, at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Shirley was born on October 9, 1937, to Sammuel and Mamie Lou (Burdin) Goldsmith in Rector, Arkansas. She married Bobby Gene Eason on January 28, 1954, in Rector. Shirley attended First Assembly of God for many years. She loved yard saling, getting coffee with her sister, and working in her garden with her flowers. Shirley is survived by four children, Regina (Jesse)...

Rex Timothy “Tim” Darnell, 66, of Poplar Bluff, passed away, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Tim was born January 16, 1955, to John and Patsy (Hendrix) Darnell in Gideon, Missouri.  He and Debra (Cunningham) Darnell were married May 6, 1977, in Broseley, Missouri. Tim enlisted in the United States Army on January 7, 1975 and was honorably discharged December 14, 1978.  He later served for the Missouri National Guard.  Tim was a...

Virginia Gayle Berry, 78, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Tuesday July 20, 2021, in her home. Virginia was born on June 13, 1943, to Curtis and Vera (Kiser) Gilmore in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She married Cecil Berry on December 24, 1960, in Poplar Bluff. Virginia attended Living Word Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her children and grandchildren in her spare time. Her and Cecil also liked to go fishing and dancing together. Virginia is survived by her...

Peggy Lou Kiefer, 88, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Westwood Hills Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Peggy was born on April 29, 1933, to Buford and Audrey Green in Alamo, Tennessee.  She married Percy Kiefer on June 6, 1951, in Paragould, Arkansas. Peggy enjoyed fishing, visiting the casinos in Tunica, playing bingo, completing word searches and crossword puzzles. She truly enjoyed families gathering around special occasions and holidays. Peggy is...

Susan Diane Moss, 71, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Wednesday, July 14th, 2021 in her home. Susan was born May 30, 1950 in St. Louis, MO and adopted to Wilma and Goldman Skaggs of Van Buren, MO. She was married to Author “Pete” Moss. Susan enjoyed her time with her family and friends. She would normally be caught outside playing with the children of the neighborhood or in the kitchen trying to feed her loved ones. She was always concerned with all her loved ones well-being....

Bobby Leon Anderson, 74, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Monday, July 05, 2021, at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Bobby was born on January 31, 1947, to Otey and Lillie (Davis) Anderson in Paducah, Kentucky. He married Charlet (Campbell) on June 28, 1999, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bobby was a member of the last graduating class of Lincoln High School in Paducah, Kentucky. He went on the receive a certificate in radiology from West Kentucky Vocational &...

Steven Lynn Watson, 59, of South Wilby, MO passed away Monday, July 05, 2021. Steve was born on July 14, 1961, to Abe and Linda (Hill) Watson in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Steve was a passionate, life-long St. Louis Cardinals fan. He enjoyed playing softball, going to deer camp, hunting, golfing, and visiting with friends on Black River. He loved spending time with his friends and family, but especially his grandbabies. Steve is survived by one daughter, Dawn Miller and her husband Mark of...

Gary Kent Brandenburg, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away July 4, 2021, at St. Luke’s in Chesterfield, Missouri. Gary was born March 19, 1937, in Edgeley, North Dakota to William Herman and Amelia (Washburn) Brandenburg.  He and Carol Malsom were married July 26, 1962. Gary was an accountant and internal auditor for the Dow Corning Corporation in Midland, Michigan. Upon retirement in 1996, he and Carol relocated to Poplar Bluff to be near family.  Gary was an...

James Leamon Robertson, 71, of Poplar Bluff, passed away July 4, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. James was born July 3, 1950, to Leoler and Christine (McBride) Robertson. James was the President and Owner of Joe’s Bridge and Grading Inc. James was a member at the Southside Assembly of God Church in Poplar Bluff.  He enjoyed many things from hunting, fishing, nature, and the outdoors, to building bridges.  He also enjoyed music and singing.  James never...