Stories from Tuesday, May 31, 2022

The Butler County Health Department in conjuction with Missouri Highlands released a Narcan vending machine at the Poplar Bluff Health Department, the first of its kind in the state of Missouri, on Tuesday, May 31. Health Director Emily Goodin addressed those in attendance at the machine unveiling, “It is because of our community partners and our great working relationships that we’re able to provide this Narcan vending machine to our community.”...

Betty Francis Wilkerson, 78, of Granby, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Betty was born March 11, 1944, to Namon and Ruby Wilkerson, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was the oldest of four children. Betty enjoyed traveling and visiting friends. For many years, she worked as a ceramic artist, creating and selling many treasured pieces...

Phyllis Marie Essary Bush, 74, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022, at her home in Poplar Bluff. Phyllis was born Aug. 6, 1947, to Otis and Christine (Clark) Essary in Poplar Bluff. She married Larry Lee Bush on July 12, 1979, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma...

Otahki Lake campground rests on the banks of the St. Francis River in Patterson, Missouri and spans a massive 1,200-acres connecting to Sam A. Baker State Park. Once home to the Missouri Heartland Girl Scouts, the beautiful landscape of Otahki Lake, then known as Camp Cherokee Ridge, was for many years not accessible to the general public as it was used specifically for the Girl Scouts, but will now be open to those wishing to enjoy the natural landscape area...

FISK, Mo. — Janet Sue Britton, 80, of Wappapello, Missouri, died Saturday, May 28, 2022 at her residence in Wappapello. Janet was born Feb. 20, 1942 in Rombauer, Missouri, daughter of the late Norman and Norma Hamm. She is survived by two daughters: Lori Quinn of Wappapello and Deidre (Mark) Greenwell of St. ...