All Obituaries

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 and rescued several animals over the years. She gave her life to Jesus Christ in 1991 and attended Bluff City Apostolic Worship Center ...

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 PBK: Auto & Account Services, which was named after her three surviving children.  She also had her certificate in hair dressing and was a ...

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 March 5, 1960. Together, they shared 65 wonderful years. Sue’s greatest joy came from spending time with her family and serving others. A ...

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 seamstress in Guadalajara until 1969 when, at the age of 21, she met Oscar Hiram Brinkley through the personal ads section of a ...

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 loved floating, fishing, family, and loved her animals. She loved being an aunt to Cherish Lamb, Melinda Albrecht, ...

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 in the Vietnam War Era. He Retired from The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a Decedent Affairs Officer. Mr. Richie was a member of Central Baptist Church since his youth. He enjoyed ...

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 Thomas Phelps 44 years.  He passed April 14, 2002. Shirley was a member of Twin Springs Church for many years and taught Sunday school for ...

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 companion until his passing.   He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior under the leadership of the late Reverend ...

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. At age 14, he began working as a shine boy for Hays Shoe Shop. He worked under an apprenticeship to be a shoe-repairman under Mr. Alvie Hays. He married Carol Dunlap on February ...

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 at Morning Star MB Church where she served as Sunday School Secretary, Usher, member of the Mission Board, and sang in the Choir. On February 5, 2017, she became a member of New Home MB Church ...