Stories from Wednesday, June 21, 2023

A Poplar Bluff man has been arrested for second-degree murder in the death of his 5-week-old son. Dustin Eugene Mason, 25, is accused of shaking the infant to the point that it caused death, Butler County Sheriff Mark Dobbs said Tuesday morning. Mason was arrested Tuesday on a warrant stemming from an investigation by the sheriff’s office and the Butler County children’s division, Dobbs said. He is currently being held in Butler County jail with no bond...

A pedestrian was taken to a St. Louis hospital overnight with serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle while walking on Highway 67. The accident occurred a quarter-mile from Business 60, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol reports. John M. Tayon, 42, was walking in the roadway shortly after 10 p.m. when he was struck by a northbound 2014 Dodge Journey, troopers report...

Edith M. Roberts, 87, formerly of Poplar Bluff, passed away June 16 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stella and William Brooks; six brothers, Wilbert, Bobby, Earl, William Jr., Ralph, Donald; and one sister, Carrie...

Clayton Terry Crafford of Fisk departed this life on June 18, 2023, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 64. Mr. Crafford was born on June 6, 1959 at Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to the late John Crafford and Ida Queen Crafford. On June 6, 1980, he was married Lanona Mitchell, she survives. Also surviving are one son, Kevin Crafford (Cheryl) of Poplar Bluff, three grandchildren, Gabriele, Abigail and Thomas, as well a one brother, Larry Crafford (Opal) of Poplar Bluff...

Beloved father, grandfather, and brother, John Blake Pruett passed suddenly on Monday, June 19, 2023, at age 54. John was born Nov. 20, 1968, to James Lee and Lenda Sue (Hudson) Pruett in Paragould, Arkansas. John or “Johnny” as many affectionately called him, was a lively child always in search of adventure with a touch of mischief. It was such proclivities that ultimately led to his early career in the United States Coast Guard and later into robotics...

Darrell Wesley Sharp, 67, of Garwood, Missouri, died June 20, 2023 in his home.

Operation Healthy Delta ended a successful effort of providing no-cost medical care this week, all on the Three Rivers College campus. At Wednesday’s board meeting, President Dr. Wes Payne thanked participating servicemen and women as well as the school’s staff for making the monumental event possible...

The Missouri Department of Conservation will give youth and adults an opportunity to discover fishing during free classes offered June 28-29 in Van Buren. This is part of the Discover Nature series. Fishing equipment, instructors/coaches and bait/lures will be provided at no cost...

This week’s MAIN EVENT includes a Family Fun Fest, a bike show to help disabled veterans and Waterfest. Parent Link, part of the University of Missouri system, will host a Family Fun Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church. They’ll serve up hot dogs, games and crafts, along with a chance for families to connect with vital services, like child care assistance programs...

_Butler County Sheriff Iwryn Lee Adams, 25, of Poplar Bluff was booked at the Butler County jail at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, June 18, for resisting arrest. _ Arnold Roddrick Celestine, 27, of Poplar zbluff was booked at the Butler County jail at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 17, for failure to appear on charges of operating a motor vehicle on the highway without a valid license...

Poplar Bluff Police Barry Tucker reported at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, a shotgun, a government issued iPhone and iPad, a battery and a scanner tool were stolen from his residence in the 2300 block of Arkansas Street. _ Holly Rich, 38, of Ellsinore was arrested at 12:37 p.m. ...

Poplar Bluff Police Barry Tucker reported at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, a shotgun, a government issued iPhone and iPad, a battery and a scanner tool were stolen from his residence in the 2300 block of Arkansas Street. _ Holly Rich, 38, of Ellsinore was arrested at 12:37 p.m. ...