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Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home, 366 College Street, Poplar Bluff, MO (2026)

01/07/2026

James (Jim) Edward Vance, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on January 4, 2026, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on January 6, 1939, in Logan County, West Virginia, to Dewey Vance and Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Adkins) Vance. He graduated from Man High School in Man, West Virgina. On February 9, 1961, he was united in marriage to his childhood sweetheart, Clara Sue Workman. Together they spent their lives raising four beautiful daughters and spoiling their grandkids, until her passing in 2004.
He was a long-time resident of Poplar Bluff. Jim enjoyed mowing his lawn, listening to country and blue grass music, fishing, hunting, and working on his car. He was stationed in Germany while serving in the United States Army from 1962-1964. He was considered an expert marksman in his field. He worked in the automotive industry throughout his career and retired from Cassens Transport in 2006. He was a member of the Teamsters, and the UAW. Because of his passion for driving, he continued in service transporting new recruits going into the military until the summer of 2025. In his free time, he loved spending time with his friend, Gerald Drane, who you could find eating out every Friday evening and attending Three Rivers Basketball games. Jim’s favorite vacation was spending time in the mountains of West Virgina with his family and relatives. He especially loved listening to his daughters sing; and above all; spending time with his grandchildren.
Jim is survived by four daughters, Carla (Greg) Dodd, Dee (Rich) Stocks, Melanie (Joe) Bancroft, and Robin (Jim) Thomas; fourteen grandchildren, James (Megan) Mobley, Kyle Hendrix, Jessica (James) Ewing, Daivd Stocks, Elizabeth (Brian) Tinker, Christopher (Kristyn) Stocks, Crystal (David) Burkes, Shay (Eduardo) Godinez, Jordan (Colton) Winder, Emilie (Sean) Howe, Amber (Kyle) Murray, Allie (Ryan) Haas, Alexis (Paul) Pilgrim, and Zack (Alexis Most) Thomas; twenty-two great grandchildren, Cillian Mobley, Marin Mobley, Emma Stocks, Knox Tinker, Tatum Tinker, Josey Stocks, Jax King, Bree Burkes, Kai Burkes, Raelynn Burkes, Julian Godinez, Senora Winder, Layla Winder, Shania Winder, Eliza Winder, Kandenn Howe, Sienna Howe, Teagan Murray, Ava Murray, Isla Haas, Brooks Pilgrim, and Evelyn Pilgrim.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by siblings Freda, Jack, Frank, Bobby Lee, Reba and Daniel, in-laws Charles and Ruby Bagby, brother and sister-in-law, Dow and Juanita Simpson. A host of family and friends survive.
The family would like to thank St Lukes Medical Center (Dr. Mankowitz, Dr. Ettinger and clinical coordinator Kelly McRaven), John J. Pershing (Megan, RN, with Dr. Haqs office), Amedisys, and Jack and Tammy Bostic.
It is with the utmost respect that the family expresses how sincerely thankful and grateful they are to the beautiful soul of Sandra Mulherin who cared for Jim throughout the years and during the crucial health events leading up to his death. Her love and devotion to Jim and the family were never unnoticed and will never be forgotten.
Visitation will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home at 366 College Street, Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Funeral Service will be at 1:00 p.m. at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Chapel with Pastor Byron Beck officiating. Interment will follow funeral service at Poplar Bluff City Cemetery. Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home is assisting with all arrangements.
Condolences may be made online at www.fitchhillisfh.com or on the Fitch-Hillis page.

01/02/2026

Ronald Lynn Hicks, 67, of Ellsinore, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
He was born on Feb. 24, 1958, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Noah (Robert) Hicks, Jr. and Mary (Gore) Hicks.
He was a long-time resident of Southeast Missouri. Ronald loved going fishing and hunting; and he enjoyed spending time with his family.
Ronald is survived by his mother, Mary Hicks; one daughter, Jennifer Harris; two brothers, Terry (Julia) Hicks, and Brent Dantone; and one sister, LaRhonda Hicks. He is preceded in death by his father, Noah (Robert) Hicks, Jr. A host of family and friends survive.
Visitation will be held at noon Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home, 366 College Street, Poplar Bluff. Funeral service will be at 1p.m. at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Chapel with Pastor Jerry Allen Williams officiating. Interment will follow funeral service at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home is assisting with all arrangements.
Condolences may be made online at www.fitchhillisfh.com or on the Fitch-Hillis page.

12/27/2025

James Allen Davis, 74, of Qulin, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on May 9, 1951, in Essex, Missouri, to Russell Davis and Della (McCurry) Davis. On September 10, 1994, in Williamsville, Missouri James married Ruth Galiher.
He was a long-time resident of Butler County. James was a Mason for 50 years; a member of the Teamsters; and Bluff City Eagles. He enjoyed playing pool, playing card, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends.
James is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Davis; one step-daughter Lea Ann Lockwood of Mr. Vernon, Illinois; one brother, Brian Lewallen of Grandin; one sister Sue (Mark) Brewer of Poplar Bluff; four sisters-in-law, Joyce (Clint) Wade, Doris (Ron) Ozee; and Vicki (David) Porter; one brother-in-law, Carl (Nora) Galiher; special family members, Chris Estes, Elissa Estes, Jaxon Estes, and Emma Estes; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Della Davis; one daughter, Lisa Marie Davis; two brothers, Mark Lewallen, and David Lewallen; and two sisters, Brenda Hiles, and Patricia Ritchey. A host of family and friends survive.
Visitation will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home at 366 College Street, Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Funeral Service will be at 12:00 p.m. at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Chapel with Chaplin Callum Reavey officiating. Interment will follow funeral service at Brown Chapel Cemetery of Broseley, Missouri. Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home is assisting with all arrangements.
Condolences may be made online at www.fitchhillisfh.com or on the Fitch-Hillis page.

12/27/2025

Betty Sue Dover, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on May 21, 1948, in Jericho, Arkansas, to Joseph (Jody) Vaughn and Inez (Reece) Vaughn. On September 8, 1979, Betty married Jearald Dover.
Betty was a long-time resident of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She enjoyed reading, shopping, coloring, playing games on her phone, and watching Gunsmoke. Betty especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Betty is survived by two sons, Larry (Brandy) Barriner, and James (Selena) Barriner; one daughter Laressa (Josh) Clubb; one brother, Jack (Peggy) Hendrickson; one sister, Sandra Kay (Don Stovall) Harrison; one sister-in-law, Glanda Vaughn; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Jearald Dover; her parents, Joseph and Inez Vaughn; two brothers, Joe David Vaughn, and Ronald Lewis Vaughn; and two sisters, Freda Mae (Bill) Bryan, and Ruth Ann O’Dell. A host of family and friends also survive.
Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home at 366 College Street, Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Chapel with officiating. Interment will follow funeral service at City Cemetery, Poplar Bluff, Missouri. 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.

12/22/2025

Dorothy Imogene Barker, 95, of Neelyville, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on December 7, 1930, in Shook, Missouri, to Ben Barks and Francis (Underwood) Barks. On August 2, 1947, she married the love of her life Eugene Barker.
Imogene was a long-time resident of Butler County. She enjoyed embroidery, making quilts, and gardening. She especially loved spending as much time as she could with her family.
Imogene is survived by one son Ronny Barker of Wappapello; four daughters, Barbara Johnson of Poplar Bluff, Sharon Kay Anderson of Neelyville, Brenda Morgan of Rock Hill, South Carolina, and Dora Daughhetee of Wilmington, North Carolina; seven grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Imogene is preceded in death by her husband Eugene Barker; one son Lesley (Bud) Barker; four brothers, Charley Barks, Lester Barks, Willard Barks, and Norman Barks; and four sisters, Ethel Wilkerson, Stella Atnip, Ruby Williams, and Vernice Gentry. A host of family and friends also survive.
Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home at 366 College Street, Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tom Casey officiating. Interment will follow funeral service at C**n Island Cemetery in Neelyville, Missouri. 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.

12/12/2025

William Morton Laymon, 86, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on December 11, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on February 27, 1939, to Ralph Laymon and Martha (Freeman) Laymon. On December 04, 1987 William married Betty Brewer in Fort Worth, Texas
He loved going bowling, riding motorcycles, and anything to do with cars especially Corvettes. William loved spending time with his family, most of all his grandchildren.
William is survived by his loving wife, Betty Laymon; one daughter Kim (Danny) Fry of Poplar Bluff; and two grandchildren, Matthew (Catherine) Smith, and Brandon Fry. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Martha Laymon; and three siblings. A host of family and friends survive.
No services are scheduled at the time. Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home is assisting with all arrangements.
Condolences may be made online at www.fitchhillisfh.com or on the Fitch-Hillis page.

12/09/2025

Larry Duane Robison, 83, of Wappapello, Missouri, passed away on November 22, 2025.
He was born May 23, 1942, in Charleston, Illinois, to Harry Robison and Ethel (Shreeve) Robison. On November 22, 1967, Larry married the love of his life Theola Hare.
He was a carpenter by trade and loved working with his hands. Larry proudly served in the United States Navy. He especially loved spending time with his family and friends.
Larry is survived two sons, Jerry Robison, and Gary Robison; one daughter, Susan Pittman; four sisters, Carolyn Harrison, Rita Deman, Donna Adams, and Peggy Brown; and nine grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Ethel Robison. A host of family and friends survive.
Memorial service with full military honors will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at 17357 Stars and Stripes Way, Bloomfield, Missouri 63825. Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home is assisting with all arrangements.
Condolences may be made online at www.fitchhillisfh.com or on the Fitch-Hillis page.

12/05/2025

Rose Ann Fears, 70, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025.
She was born on June 6, 1955, in Brooklyn, New York, to William Gallagher and Alice (McKay) Gallagher.
Rose was a long-time resident of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She enjoyed painting, crafts, watching horror movies, playing mahjong, she was the neighborhood mom for all the kids. Rose really loved to volunteer at the Bred Shed.
Rose is survived by two sons, Jamie Vaughn, and Danny Vaughn; three daughters, Dawn Sharkey, Sue Ann Walmsley, and Joyce (Bobby Trusty) Walmsley; her father, William Gallagher; two brothers, William Gallagher, and Chris Gallagher; four sisters, June Gallagher, Chris Spears, Leslie Gallagher, and Jannette Gallagher; four grandchildren, Katalina Vaughn, Serenity Knox, Curtis Hesselrode, Jr., and Angel Hesselrode; and one great grandchild, Charles Hesselrode. Rose is preceded in death by her mother, Alice Gallagher. A host of family and friends also survive.
Rose was a beloved mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by all.
No services are scheduled at this time. 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.

12/04/2025

Reuben Scott Johnson, 61, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri passed away on December 2, 2025.
Scott was born, August 29, 1964, in Los Angeles, California. He was the second son of five children. Scott graduated from Skidmore High School in Skidmore, Texas.
Scott was united in marriage to Tany Cochran on February 14, 1993. After marriage they resided in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Where they made a home and three beautiful children two girls Heather and Sara and one boy Reuben.
Scott also enjoyed being on Current River, hunting and fishing, and artifact hunting. And enjoyed being around friends and family.
Scott is proceeded in death by his parents, Patricia Ann (Dunscombe) Adkins and Charles Elvin Johnson, and sister Dana Lynn (Johnson) Trenery.
Scott is survived by his wife, Tanya; his three children; ten grandchildren; two brothers, Kirk and Kevin; one sister, Rebecca; three nieces and nephews; and many friends.
Scott will be deeply missed by all.
No service is scheduled at this time. 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.

11/22/2025

Ralph Campbell, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at his home with his loving wife by his side.
He was born December 21, 1946, in String Town, Missouri, to Ralph Campbell and Maymie (Carnahan) Campbell. On December 15, 1973, in String Town, Missouri Ralph married Patricia Daughhetee.
Ralph was a life-time resident of Butler County. He loved watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball, NASCAR, playing computer games, and woodworking. He especially loved spending time with his family and friends. Ralph served in the United States Army.
Ralph is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Campbell; three sons, Ralph Campbell, Jr. of Poplar Bluff, Roy Campbell of Paragould, Arkansas, and Gary Campbell of Paragould, Arkansas; three grandchildren; and two brothers John Campbell of Ashburn, Georgia, and Terry Campbell of Poplar Bluff. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Maymie Campbell; one brother David Campbell; and one sister, Lola Cook. A host of family and friends also survive.
Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 01, 2025, at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home. Celebration of Life will be at 11 a.m. at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Chapel with Pastor Greg Kirk officiating. 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.

11/22/2025

Mary Ann Blackburn, 81, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Cedargate Nursing Home.
She was born on October 08, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri, to Roy Kneip and Mildred (Lovell) Knipe.
Mary was a long-time resident of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She enjoyed studying her bible, playing games on her phone, collecting dolls, and watching Gunsmoke on TV.
Mary is survived by her son Terry (Brittany) Blackburn; two grandchildren, Sean (Christie) Blackburn, and Alyssa (Gabe) Blackburn; one great grandchild, Addison Blackburn. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Mildred Kneip; and five brothers, Leroy, David, John, Tommy, Joe, Paul, and Dean. A host of family and friends also survive.
Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 p.m. at New Life Church at 301 N. Main Street, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, with Rev. Chenoa Burns officiating. 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.

11/14/2025

Brenda Dean Dover was born February 19, 1964 to Ron and Wanda Dover. She was the oldest of their daughters and helped to raise her two younger sisters Pamela and Patricia Dover. She went on to find love with David Morton with whom she has been married to for the last 47 years. She gave birth to their son Mike Morton and daughter Crystal Morton. Mike blessed her with four grandsons Derick, Matthew, Landon, and Trenton Morton. Crystal blessed her with two granddaughters Lilly and Emily Shelton. Her oldest grandson Derrick blessed her with a great granddaughter Braelynn Morton. Brenda cherished watching cartoons with the grandchildren when they were younger. She collected so many cartoons and movies for them to watch. It was said many times, “Nana” has the best movies. She was also an avid collector of Home Interior. The three sisters picture was the first piece she ever bought and most treasured because it reminded her of her sisters. She had a gift for filling up the house with her many treasures. Most of her Fridays were spent walking around the Sale barn looking for the next what-not to bring home. She loved to shop rather it was yard sales, thrift stores, flea markets, or even Dollar Tree. She kept them wiped out of their holiday decor. She enjoyed decorating for the holidays the most. She decorated for every holiday. She passed away peacefully at her home November 10, 2025. Her memory will live on in our hearts forever. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Harvey “Paul” and Pauline Miller, her mother Wanda Arbuckle, her Aunt June Miller and Uncle Bud Miller, and nephew Billy Miller. She is survived by her husband David Morton, her father Ron and wife Denise Dover, her Aunt Sharon Miller, her son Mike and wife Amanda Morton, her daughter Crystal Shelton and husband Gregory Shelton, her sister Pamela Huskey and husband Robert Huskey, her sister Patricia Dover, her nephews Timothy Dover, Christopher Lopez, and Brandon Stevens, her niece Samantha Beckham, and all of her grandchildren.

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