Stories from Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Billy Joseph Saylors, 57, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, in his home with his beloved wife. He was born Jan. 7, 1966, Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Rosalee Saylors. Billy was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing, and hunting. Billy volunteered for the Puxico and Essex Fire departments. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren...

The junior high Mule House System will honor six “Poplar Bluff Protectors” by naming community groups after them in the upcoming school year. The house system organizes approximately 125 students per group, with three groups for seventh and eighth grade each, to help improve cooperation, camaraderie, community service and school spirit...

Tanya Kay Wilson, 53, of Cape Girardeau, passed away July 29, 2023, at her residence. She was born on Jan. 26, 1970, Kirk McElrath and Kay Vester in Kirkwood, Missouri. Tanya is survived by her loving spouse, Danny Wilson; father, Kirk McElrath; mother, Kay (Gary) Vester; two step-sisters, Angella Zoellner, Amy (Tyke) Thomison; step-brother, Robert (Gina) and their children, Braden and Rylee Vester; mother-in-law, Mildred Wilson; two aunts, Glenda Riggins, Beverly (Ben) and their children, Michael and Derek Roach. ...

Poplar Bluff City Council members were expected to vote Tuesday on the person who will serve the remainder of a vacant elected term. Seven interested members of the public were interviewed during a special open session meeting, but discussion and vote on the selection was taken into a closed meeting. The vote is expected to be released Wednesday, but was not available as of 9:30 a.m...

Press release update from the City Council: • Motion was made by Councilman Robert Smith and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jerrica Fox to nominate Billy DePew for the vacancy on the City Council. • Motion was made by Councilwoman Lisa Parson and seconded by Councilman Mark Massingham to amend the motion made by Councilman Smith by nominating DePew and Ted Liszewski for the vacancy on the City Council. ...

POPLAR BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT An employee at Rent One at 109 S. Westwood Blvd. reported at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, a customer stole rented property. Chelsea Brown reported at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, her wallet was stolen and her EBT card was used to make unauthorized transactions...