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Delores Jean (Ford) Johnston, 72, of Caseyville, Illinois, passed away on July 1, 2025 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.She was...
08/17/2025

Delores Jean (Ford) Johnston, 72, of Caseyville, Illinois, passed away on July 1, 2025 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
She was born on October 27, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Norman Ford and Martha (Betty) Milligan Ford.
Delores enjoyed going fishing, camping, and being out and about. She loved spending time with her family especially her great grandchildren.
Delores is survived by three sons, Dewayne (Patty) Ford, Melvin Loness, and Kenny Loness; three daughters Elizabeth Bequette, Shirley Vantrease, and Lisa (Keith) Porter; five brothers Frank Ford, Eddy Ford Dexter (Kathy) Ford, Richard (Deanna) Ford, and Alan Ford; eight sisters, Denise (Cody) Feverston, Sherry Ford, Carolyn Ford, Sissy (Johnny) Aubchon, Pam (Donald) Artinger, Michelle (James) Huggins, Barb (Chubby) Schmidt, and Julie Haller; sister-in-law Francis Hawkins; twenty-one grandchildren; and fourteen great grandchildren. Delores is preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Betty Ford; her husband’s Melvin Douglas Loness and Terry Johnston; five brothers, Nathan Ford, Bo Ford, James Ford, Jerry Ford, and Floyd Ford; one sister, Pat Ford; and three brother-in-law, Elmer Hawkins, Bill Hawkins, and Pete Loness. A host of family and friends survive.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 6-8 p.m. at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Richard Ford officiating in Fitch-Hillis Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow the funeral service at Little Brushy Cemetery in Wappapello. Fitch- Hillis Funeral Home is assisting with all funeral arrangements.
Condolences may be made online at www.fitchhillisfh.com or on the Fitch-Hillis page.

Kenneth Scott Eubanks, 62, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Friday, August 08, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri.He ...
08/10/2025

Kenneth Scott Eubanks, 62, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Friday, August 08, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri.
He was born June 17, 1963, to Eugene Eubanks and Rebecca (Spence) Eubanks. In 1992 Kenneth married Marla Brock in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Kenneth was a long-time resident of Butler County. He enjoyed fishing and taking care of his dog Blitz. He looked forward to and counted down the days to when his son Brock would be home for a visit. Kenneth serviced in the United States Army National Guard. He especially loved spending time with family and friends.
Kenneth is survived by his loving wife, Marla Eubanks; one son Brock Eubanks of Iowa; two brothers, Jamie (Helena) Eubanks, and Todd (April) Eubanks both of Poplar Bluff; and one sister Marjorie (Larry) Crites. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Rebecca Eubanks. A host of family and friends also survive.
Graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Poplar Bluff City Cemetery. Fitch- Hillis Funeral Home is assisting with all funeral arrangements
Condolences may be made at www.fitchhillisfh.com or on our page Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home.

Rita Ann Cooksey, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.R...
08/10/2025

Rita Ann Cooksey, 76, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Rita was born on June 26, 1949, in Cairo, Illinois, to Charles Douglas and Faye (Wells) Douglas. On October 4, 1969, she married the love of her life, Bill Cooksey.

Rita was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was deeply involved in her community throughout her life. She worked as a secretary for the Poplar Bluff School District for 20 years and was an active member of Women Aware. After retiring from the school district, she saw a need at the Butler County Sheriff's Office—where her husband Bill had served as a reserve deputy—and began volunteering by entering summons into their computer system.

Rita later joined the United Gospel Rescue Mission, where she worked for more than 20 years. Her time at the Mission was especially meaningful to her; she had a true passion for the work and touched countless lives through her compassion, kindness, and unwavering support. Rita became a motherly figure and a cherished friend to everyone she met.

She also loved spending time with her close-knit group of friends, the “Golden Girls,” and enjoyed scrapbooking, sewing, entertaining friends and family, and, most of all, making memories with her grandchildren.

Rita will be remembered for her generous heart, her community spirit, and the deep love she had for her family and friends.

Rita is survived by two sons, Patrick (Jennifer) Cooksey of Poplar Bluff, and William (Brandie) Cooksey of Texas; one sister, Sarah (John) Wolffer of Oakville; eight grandchildren Christopher, Nicholas, David, Evan, Breandrea, Ashleigh, Jackson, and C.J.; and two great grandchildren, Carson, and Easton. Rita is preceded in death by her husband, Billie Cooksey; her parents, Charles and Faye Douglas, two brothers, Gary Douglas, and Kenneth Douglas; and two sisters, charlotte Douglas, and Patricia Douglas. A host of family and friends also survive.

The family request everyone wear Ms. Rita’s favorite color pink. The family also request donations be made in her name to the United Gospel Rescue Mission in lieu of flowers.

Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on August 14, 2025, at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Chapel at 366 College Street, Poplar Bluff. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Chapel with Pastor Greg Kirk and Deacon John Wolffer officiating. Interment will follow funeral service at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery of Bloomfield, Missouri at 2:00 p.m. Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home is assisting with all arrangements.

08/10/2025

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