Jennifer Lynn Hurt, 56, of Wappapello, MO passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Jennifer was born on November 20, 1965, to Jimmie and Betty (Melton) Grimmett in St. Louis, Missouri. Jennifer enjoyed sewing and crafts. She loved traveling, and all things purple! Her greatest joys were her canine companions. Jennifer's contagious smile will truly be missed. Jennifer is survived by her closest friends, Jeanna Komerous, Amy Hendricks, Robin Starkey, Gail...

Johnie Joel Elwell, 72, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Johnie was born on July 29, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri to Bruce and Geneiva (Bledsoe) Elwell. He married Rhonda (Lock) Elwell on June 25, 2002, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Johnie was an avid hunter and fisherman. Johnie had a dry sense of humor that had a way of making everyone laugh even when he wasn't trying to be funny. He enjoyed...

Glenn Allen Helton, 73, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Glenn was born on November 14, 1948, to Clyde and Evelyn (Smith) Helton, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Glenn was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed being outdoors, riding his motorcyle, and playing with his grandkids. Glenn is survived by his former spouse and longtime friend, Rose Helton; one son, Russell (Michelle) Phillips; five daughters, Sarah Khoan,...

Douglas (Doug) Jay Harwell born on April 14, 1966 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on January 13, 2022 at the age of 55. Doug was the son of J.C and Betty Sue (Thornton) Harwell, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Doug was a member of Fellowship Southern Baptist Church.  He enjoyed going to Cardinals games with his son, watching Gunsmoke, hunting, fishing, barbecuing, spending time with family and friends.  He will be greatly missed. Doug is survived by his parents; son Matthew...

Dr. Fred Caldwell passed away at his home on Monday, Jan 11th, 2022, at 4pm after his battle with cancer for the past several months.  He was surrounded by his family. He was born to Fred and Vera Caldwell on October 29th, 1931, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  They preceded him in death. Fred graduated from High School in Jonesboro, AR and then attended Arkansas State University.  After graduation, he served in Korea in the US Army as First Lieutenant in the artillery. Upon return...

Roy Elliott, 73, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, Missouri. Roy was born on September 29, 1948, to Eugene and Letha (Metcalf) Elliott in LeGrand, Oregon. Roy was a member of the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. Roy was a hard worker. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and spending time with his two daughters in their younger years. Roy is survived by two daughters, Meredith Arjes of...

Ruth Ann Carpenter, 75, of Williamsville, Missouri passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 11, 2022, in her home. Ruth was born on December 18, 1946, to Doris and Billie (Waltrip) Bowman in Fisk, Missouri. She married James "Jim" Carpenter on July 2, 1962, in New Madrid, Missouri. Ruth was a member of the Assembly of God. She enjoyed shopping, running around to yard sales, cleaning her home, and helping others in any way she could. Ruth's greatest joy in life was her family,...

Shirley Jean Kearbey (Grissom) passed away on January 10, 2022, surrounded by the love of her family and following a short illness. She was 74. Shirley was born in Kansas City, Missouri on February 15, 1947 to Inez Grissom (Polk) and Malco Barnes Grissom, and she moved to Poplar Bluff, Missouri shortly thereafter.  She was a proud daughter of Malco and Inez, and she had Malco wrapped around her little finger from the moment she was born.  Poplar Bluff would become her hometown and...

Charles Watson Carlstrom, 90, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on January 09, 2022, at General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, Missouri. Charles was born on March 8, 1931, to Gradon and Mary Jane (Buchanan) Carlstrom in Malden, Missouri.  He married Joann Hamelback on June 6, 1949, in Holcomb, MO. Charles was a member of the Poplar Bluff Masonic Lodge 209, Knight Templar, Scottish Rite, Royal Order of Scotland, Knight York Cross of Honor, Knight Commanders, and York Rite College. ...

George Alvin Howell, 81, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, walked thru Heaven’s gates into the arms of his Lord and Savior Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. George was born Feb. 7, 1940, to Cora (John) Shamblin Gallamore, in Williamsville, Missouri. He was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School class of 1958, and proudly served in the US Army from 1960 to 1963. George retired in 1996 as an Environmental Specialist from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. After hearing a higher calling, he...