Stories from Wednesday, February 22, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected death of our beloved Andres Arturo Mendez of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Andy, as many knew him, was born June 21, 1965 in Alice, Texas to Feliciano Mendez, Jr. and Patsy (Almaraz) Mendez. Aside from loving his family, Andy’s greatest devotion was proudly serving his country. ...

The Oak Ridge Boys packed the Black River Coliseum to a tune of more than 4,500 people Tuesday evening for the Wake Foundation’s VAlentines For Veterans concert. They were joined by Ashley Campbell, daughter of the legendary Glen Campbell, and her musical partner Thor Jenson...

Butler County Public Water Supply District number 3 customers are asked to prepare for their water to be off several hours Monday, Feb. 27. District Superintendent Brian Williams said the district will be “rerouting the main line that serves the customers. We have to do that because of the installation of the new building so we’re not fitting the main into the foundation of the new water plant.”...

Patrick Hamilton Pickens, 72, of Fisk, Missouri, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, at St. Francis Medical Center, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mr. Pickens was born Feb. 16, 1951, in Stockton, Kansas, to Hamilton “Pat” Pickens and Betty Ruth Gregory Pickens...

Mary Luke, 77, of Williamsville died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at Cedar Gate Nursing Home, Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Visitation is at noon, Feb. 27, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Williamsville Chapel. Funeral service is at 1 p.m., also in the Williamsville Chapel. Burial is in Rucker Cemetery in Williamsville, Missouri...

Judy Kay Reynolds, 63, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Poplar Bluff. She was born Oct. 1, 1959, in Poplar Bluff to the late Eugene and Dorothy (Eldridge) Adams. Judy was a long time resident of Butler County. She was of the Christian faith. Judy enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, reading, fishing, camping and listening to Elvis...

The Poplar Bluff Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a runaway juvenile who has been missing for more than a month. Seth Davidson, 14, of Poplar Bluff ran away from home on Jan. 13 and has been listed as a missing person since then. He is described as a 5-foot, 4-inch tall white male weighing about 90 lbs. He has brown hair and brown eyes...

Anna Louise Campbell, 93, of Qulin, Missouri, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Ann was born June 2, 1929, in Qulin, daughter of the late William “Graddy” and Lora Lavern “Vernie” Webb. She owned and operated Ann’s Restaurant in Qulin for 25 years. ...

Billy Mann, 82, of Mill Springs, died Monday, Feb. 20, Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis. Visitation is at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 24, at Ruegg Funeral Home, Piedmont Chapel. Funeral service is at 1 p.m., also in the Piedmont Chapel. Burial is in Mill Springs Cemetery in Mill Springs...

Poplar Bluffians have two choices for community events in this week’s MAIN EVENT. FRSH WATR worship night returns to the Rodgers Theatre at 7 p.m. Friday evening. This quarterly gathering invites attendees of all ages and denominations for an evening of uplifting Christian music by local musicians. There is no cost to attend. Questions can be directed to Zach McAnulty at zachmac121@gmail.com...

Poplar Bluff Fire Department Poplar Bluff firefighters responded to an unauthorized burn at 3:18 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at 1918 Wallace St. Upon arrival firefighters found trash and leaves burning behind the home. They extinguished the fire with the booster line and 10 gallons of water...