Stories from Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Beverly Joan Broege, 85, of Poplar Bluff passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at her home. Beverly was born on October 18, 1935, to Robert and Ruby Smith in Charles City, Iowa. She married Keith Broege on March 25, 1953, in Charles City, Iowa. Beverly was a member of the Poplar Bluff congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Her biggest joy in life was caring for her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking, crafts, and sharing her faith with others...

Judith Emma Kinnard (80) March 1, 1941 - June 19, 2021 Judith Kinnard of Rockford, Illinois went home to be with her Lord and Savior June 19, 2021 at Citadel of Sterling in Sterling, Illinois. She was born to Ivan Lawrence and Bonnie Emma Hudson March 1, 1941 in Ripley County. She was the first of eight children...

Nancy D. Summers, 55, passed away on June 21, 2021. Born in Florida, the daughter of Eric Summers and Carol Fisher Summers. Nancy was a graduate of Poplar Bluff High School. She was employed by Krannawetter Transport. She referred to herself as a Professional Transportation Materials Relocation Expert or truck driver. Nancy loved doing for others, playing pool, art design, cooking and fishing. Although she didn’t like having her picture taken, she always had a smile...

Mary Ann Coleman, 59, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021. She was born August 16, 1961 in Osceola, Arkansas to the late Nelson Coleman and Gimma (Willis) Coleman. She enjoyed taking care of her home. Her favorite things to do were crossword puzzles, watching crime shows and TV Land old time series...

Tressie Moore, 81, of Neelyville, Missouri, passed away June 29, 2021 at home. Mrs. Moore was born April 24, 1940 in Corning. She was a homemaker and farmer’s wife. She enjoyed gardening, going to church, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of First Apostolic United Pentecostal Church in Corning...

July’s monthly display at the Margaret Harwell Art Museum will feature two local craftsmen, who combine color with two-dimensional and three-dimensional works. Poplar Bluff native Ralph Freer, along with longtime resident Mack Warren, will show their works from Friday until July 25...

A Fisk man was arrested Monday evening on suspicion of two felony charges after a reported argument via text turned physical. Jacob L. Wilson, 23, of Fisk was arrested at 9:16 p.m. Monday on suspicion of second-degree assault and armed criminal action...

A Poplar Bluff man was arrested Monday morning in relation to an April fire that destroyed a residence on Relief Street. Nathan D. Montgomery, 34, of the 1000 block of Marylane Drive was arrested by the Butler County Sheriff’s Department at 8:30 a.m. on a warrant for first-degree arson and eight failure to appear warrants on other charges ranging from burglary to violating an order of protection...

Betty Jane Frizzell’s life is filled with conflicting reflections. Growing up on the Eastside of Poplar Bluff, she works to keep memories alive of her favorite part of town while escaping her family’s legacy of crime, addiction and abuse to become a respected law enforcement officer and teacher...

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Billy S. Joyner, 53, of Poplar Bluff was arrested at 6:06 p.m. Monday, June 28, in Butler County on suspicion of DWI and failure to stop at a steady red light at a crosswalk. He was booked at the Butler County jail on a 12-hour hold...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System has welcomed Fr. Jaku Bala Kumar to the position of Chaplain for the medical center. Kumar is responsible for leading Mass and providing pastoral services to patients and their families. Kumar was born in Proddatur, India, on Aug. 20, 1982. He was ordained to the priesthood on April 19, 2012...