Stories from Friday, November 10, 2023

Nov. 10, 1923 • With Armistice Day falling on Sunday, Nov. 11, this year, the chief celebration of the holiday will be in the churches of Poplar Bluff. All ministers, at one or both of their Sunday services, will give Armistice Day messages. Mayor G.N. Davis has issued a proclamation asking the people of Poplar Bluff to commemorate the day and give thanks by attending church...

Jo Ann Stout, 87, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. Jo Ann was born Jan. 24, 1936, to Otto A. and Thelma C. (Case) Wallis in Poplar Bluff. She married John C. Stout June 10, 1955, also in Poplar Bluff. Jo Ann graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1954. ...

Carolyn “Joanne” Johnson, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Nov.8, 2023, at River Mist Assisted Living in Poplar Bluff. Joanne was born April 23, 1934, to Virgil and Juanita (White) Baker in Chaonia Landing, Missouri. She married Robert Leo Johnson in Poplar Bluff...

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Matthew A. Benton, 30, of Ellington was arrested at 2:04 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, in Reynolds County on suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance and driving while revoked (second or third offense). He was booked at the Reynolds County jail on a 24-hour hold...