Stories from Monday, June 12, 2023

Alvin “Sonny” Eugene Spencer, 82, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Friday, June 09, 2023, at Oakdale Care Center. Sonny was born Sept. 16, 1940, to Leonard and Francis (Motter) Spencer in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He married Opal Mae Browning on Nov. 17, 1986, in Wickliffe, Kentucky...

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. — Christopher Cohen and his wife, Abigail, were planning their honeymoon at Disney World. Instead, Christopher had to attend Abby’s funeral. A jury ruled Friday, June 9, that former Sikeston (Missouri) Department of Public Safety Capt. Andrew Cooper Sr. was responsible for her death. ...

The Designing Women Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals, particularly women, continues to offer an exclusive opportunity to students in grades 7-12 in Poplar Bluff. The foundation has once again launched the Charlie Classics reading program, aimed at promoting reading, mentorship and the potential for college scholarships...

James L. (Jimmy) Vernon, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff after a short battle with liver cancer. Jimmy was born May 14, 1949, to James G. and Delores (Turner) Vernon in Poplar Bluff...

Walter Ronald Cravens (“Ron”) (”Brother”) (“Neighbor”), 80, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in his home June 10, 2023. He was born in Fisk, Missouri to Vivian Juanita Brothers Cravens and Joseph Walter Cravens Nov. 11, 1942...

Emergency services, storm spotters, businesses, political aides and National Weather Service representatives converged on Poplar Bluff last week. These entities comprise Butler County’s Integrated Warning Team, and their goal was to brainstorm the most efficient responses to severe weather predictions and build rapport...

Scotty Allen Selvidge of McKinney, Texas passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, in McKinney at the age of 63. He was born to Carl and Gloria (Ramsey) Selvidge Dec. 2, 1959, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. As a young man Scott worked for veterinarians, farmers and was a lifeguard. ...

Scott Timothy Carroll, 46, of Broseley, Missouri, died Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Mr. Carroll was born Oct. 29, 1976 in Blytheville, Arkansas, to Murphy Carroll and the late Teresa Brown Ward. He was an avid fisherman and hunter...

Butler County Sheriff James Wallace Clifton Adams, 37, of Dexter, was booked at the Butler County jail at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 9 for fourth degree assault. _ Cody Ray Green, 27, of Poplar Bluff, was booked at the Butler County jail at 9:45 p.m. on Friday, June 9, for tampering with a motor vehicle. Bond was set at $10,000...

Poplar Bluff Police Thefts from three vehicles were reported at 9:50 a.m. Friday, June 9, in the 900 block of West Parker Street. _ An employee at Poplar Bluff Junior High School reported at 9:55 a.m. on Friday, June 9, a student passed a counterfeit $20 bill at the school. Staff seized an additional nine counterfeit bills from the juvenile before contacting the police. The juvenile was released to a parent, and this matter was referred to the juvenile office...