Stories from Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Certification of Poplar Bluff’s East Side levee appears uncertain as the Federal Emergency Management Agency and local officials dispute data and standards. Without certification, the area faces a potential flood zone designation, impacting insurance costs...

One car theft case was closed while another opened in 1924. However, a Poplar Bluff man in 1974 was smoother than most criminals while staying on the right side of the law. This was VA chaplain, professional magician and escape artist Donald Phillips.    ...

This weekend offers early Halloween opportunities for fans of cars and pets, as well as a father-daughter dance. A trunk or treat will be held Friday on Main Street during the last Downtown Cruise-In of the year. It will be from 5-9 p.m. A Costume Leash March will follow at 6 p.m. ...

“She was an unforgettable soul Puxico lost way too soon,” was how former student Kylie Miller described teacher Barbie Davis, affectionately known by many as “Mama Davis.” She passed away Sept. 28 at the end of a battle with chronic illness and after 30 years as an educator, mostly with Puxico School District. District Superintendent Cindy Crabb recounted her strong impact on the student body over the decades...

A relief fundraiser for the victims for Hurricane Helene living in Hartford, Tennessee will be held Friday at the Historic Rogers Theatre. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 6 p.m. Donations will be taken at the door. A silent auction also willl be held during the event to raise funds for the victims...

Lillian Inez Williams, 84, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Oct. 7, 2024 at her home in Poplar Bluff. Lillian was born Dec. 24, 1939 to Walter and Junior Faye (McGinty). She married Bobby Williams and he preceded her in death. Lillian was a member of Abundant Life Christian Center in Poplar Bluff. She was a Girl Scout Leader for four years and an LPN for 14 years...

Stephen Nichols, 61, of Clarkton died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

Dale Wayne Fleming. 75, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Fleming was born Dec. 8, 1948 in Poplar Bluff, to Paul and Ruby (Wayne) Fleming. In 1987, he married Denise Moore. ...

James Ray Pettypool, 56, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away Oct. 7, 2024 at his home in Poplar Bluff. James was born April 30, 1968 to Billy and Brenda (March) Pettypool in Portland, Oregon. James enjoyed working on and riding motorcycles. He also enjoyed tinkering with most anything electrical or musical...

Barbara Ann Halter, 80, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, surrounded by family at her home. Barbara was born May 26, 1944, to Gerhard and Helen (Schallert) Lintermann in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Flavian M. Halter Sept. 25, 1965, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in St. Louis, Missouri before making their home in Poplar Bluff...

Amber Brown’s Fifth Annual Fuel Me For Destiny conference is being held on Facebook Live during October. “It is our Faith and Fuel October,” Brown said. “I have 12 guests scheduled to join me on Facebook Live throughout October.” Calling the event “a smorgasbord of men and women of God,” Brown explained the guests “will teach the word of God while encouraging you and motivating you to go deeper into the Word and challenging you to grow in your relationship with Christ and apply the word in your daily living.” People may join Brown online via Facebook on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, and the following weeks on Oct. ...

Roger Hilton Desgranges, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri entered into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by his family, Oct. 7, 2024. Roger was born Oct. 17, 1938, to Peter and Mattie Desgranges, in Tallapoosa, Missouri. He was married to the love of his life, Janice Garrett Desgranges, for 54 years...

Donte Westfall, 19, of Poplar Bluff was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 9, for domestic assault. Westfall was lodged in the Butler County jail. _ Michael Key, 40, of Poplar Bluff was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 9, for a warrant through Dunklin County. Key was lodged in the Butler County jail...