Records / Obituaries

Con artists. These hucksters have been around forever. From get-rich-quick-schemes to bogus contest wins, and of course phone scams. This week one of my loved ones fell prey to one of these scams. The IRS scam. These callers may demand money or may say you have a refund due and try to trick you into sharing private information...

Peggy Ann Masterson, daughter of the late Everett Warrington and Jessie (Crunk) Warrington was born August 23, 1936 in Kennett, and departed this life on October 18, 2017 at the age of 81 years. Peggy married Tommy Masterson on June 22, 1958 in Kennett...

Justin Edmonston, son of John and Becky Bynum Edmonston, was born November 3, 1975, in Blytheville, Ark., and passed away October 17, 2017 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 41 years He married Misty Chandler who preceded him in death on June 10, 2010...

Sandra Kaye Campbell, 68, passed away Saturday October14, 2017 at her home in Kennett. She was born April 15, 1949 in Gideon, Mo., to Elmer and Ruth Rogers Walker. Sandra was of the Baptist Faith, loved spending time with her grandchildren, who were the loves of her life, enjoyed going to Tunica and Las Vegas...

Born on Elana Plantation (right outside Greenville, Miss.) to Johnny Pinknie Garrett and Crela (Grant) Garrett on May 13,1928. She attended grade school in Gunnison, Miss., moving with her family in 1941 to Greenwood, Miss., she graduated from Greenwood High School. ...

Peggy Ann Masterson, daughter of the late Everett Warrington and Jessie (Crunk) Warrington was born August 23, 1936 in Kennett, and departed this life on October 18, 2017 at the age of 81 years. Peggy married Tommy Masterson on June 22, 1958 in Kennett...

Justin Edmonston, son of John and Becky Bynum Edmonston, was born November 3, 1975, in Blytheville, Ark., and passed away October 17, 2017 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 41 years He married Misty Chandler who preceded him in death on June 10, 2010...

Brenda Faye Woodard, daughter of the late Dave Davis and Mae Gifford Davis, was born February 19, 1942 in Arlington, Ky. She passed away October 5, 2017 at the age of 75 years, 7 months, and 16 days. Brenda married Harold Woodard on October 12, 1962...

Carter Grace Johnson, 2½ months, of Holcomb, passéd away Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Barnes-Jewish Children’s Hospital in St. Louis. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Anthony Hibbing, 24, of Piggott, Ark., passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 in Corning, Ark. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements.

Billy Ray Brewer, 45, of Campbell, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2017, at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements.

Pauline Masters, daughter of the late Michael J. and Mary E. (Certin) Warren, was born September 13, 1915 in Kennett, and departed this life October 17, 2017 at National Health Care in Kennett, at the age of 102 years. Pauline married Arnold J. Masters August 29, 1931 in Kennett. He preceded her in death October 10, 1992...

Mary Delois Milligan, daughter of the late John & Jewell (Carter) Glenn was born October 7, 1932 in Cardwell, and she departed this life October 15, 2017 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 85 years. Mary married Jim Milligan September 7, 1950 in Piggott, Ark. He preceded her in death March 3, 2004...

Mary Delois Milligan, daughter of the late John & Jewell (Carter) Glenn was born October 7, 1932 in Cardwell, and she departed this life October 15, 2017 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 85 years. Mary married Jim Milligan September 7, 1950 in Piggott, Ark. He preceded her in death March 3, 2004...

Robert Lee Wills, Jr. 70, of Tallahassee, Fla., passed away Monday, October 9, 2017. Robert was born in Memphis, Tenn., on August 31, 1947 to Robert Wills, Sr. and Myrtle Catherine Kennedy Wills. He grew up and attended school in Metropolis, Ill., where sports played an important role in his life. He attended Memphis State University where he met his future bride, Jane Baker. They lived in Orlando, Fla., then Tallahassee, Fla., where he was a sales representative for Alpha Data Systems...

Frances Minner Powell, daughter of the late Lucien Leon Minner and Mable Williams Cameron was born September 19, 1942 in Braggadocio, and departed this life on October 11, 2017 at the age of 75 years. Survivors include: One son: Alen Powell and Mary of Caruthersville; One daughter: Beth Evans and Jim of Manchester, Tenn.; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren; three brothers: Chuck Cameron and Penny...

Lorene Skaggs passed away October 10, 2017 at  Malden, Missouri.  McDaniel Funeral Service of Senath will be in charge of the arrangements.

Jerry Paul Sturgeon, 81, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at his residence in Malden. He was born January 2, 1936 to the late Albert Paul Sturgeon and Jewell Orita Grissom Martin. He was married to Mary Ellen Kinder of Malden. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother: Louise Sturgeon; one son: Sammy Sturgeon; one granddaughter: Andrea Sturgeon; and one sister: Judy Ann Hays...

It is with heavy hearts and great regret that we announce the passing of Shirley Jaques, 76, of Grand Junction, Iowa, on October 1, 2017. Shirley Ann Osmer Jaques was born to Willie and Girley Osmer on January 11, 1941 in Kennett. The youngest of five children, she passed her formative years there in the bootheel of Missouri attending school, church and working in the fields picking cotton...

Lou Emma Clopton, 84, of Malden passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 at her residence in Malden. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

James Kean, 91, of Malden, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 at his residence in Malden. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Don Hugh Noblin, 85, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 at his home. He was born June 16, 1932 in Dell to the late W. H. and Lilian Kerr Noblin. Don farmed all of his life and was a farm consultant for seventeen years. He was a member of the church of Christ and attended the Antioch congregation in Cardwell...

Donald E. Crawford, 79, went home to his Heavenly Father on October 9, 2017. He was born January 18, 1938 in Bragg City, to the late Paul Crawford and Lovey Demay Crawford. Don married Pamela Edwards on February 27, 1976 and she preceded him in death on November 22, 2016...

Jeanette Wheeler Hyde, 93 of Campbell, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017 at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. Jeanette, daughter of George Thomas and Modera Carter Wheeler, was born on Saturday, May 17, 1924 in Woodland, Miss. She was a CNA and served as a personal nurse for several years. She was of the Baptist faith and attended the Stanfield Missionary Baptist Church in Clarkton...

Jackie Charles ”JC” Gattis, Sr. son of the late Charles and Lorene (Smith) Gattis, was born May 13, 1949 in Kennett, and departed this life October 10, 2017 at the age of 68 years. Jackie married Betty Moody September 28, 1969 in Kennett. He is survived by: his wife of 49 years: Betty Gattis of Kennett; one son: Jackie Gattis Jr. ...

Jimmy “Buddy” Calvin Sides, son of the late Herman Sides and Lois (Woods) Sides was born July 5, 1941 in Island 40, Tenn., and departed this life on October 8, 2017 at the age of 76 years. Jimmy married Lilah Davis. Survivors include: his wife: Lilah Sides of Kennett; four sons: Jimmy Sides of Memphis, Tenn., Bill Harris of Jonesboro, Ark., Matthew (Nikki) Harris of Senath, and Clint (Jenny) Harris of Paragould, Ark.; two daughters: Mickie Sides Anthony of Selmer, Tenn., and Keisha (John) Fortner of Poplar Bluff; one sister: Donnie (Talma) Fenwick of Kennett; 13 grandchildren: Nikki and Bryan Anthony, McKenzie Harris, Connor Harris, Carson Harris, Sam Harris, Davey Harris, Levi Harris, Hannah, Jack, Gabrielle, Chloe and Anna Sophia Fortner; one great grandchild: Harris Allen Spencer; other relatives and many friends.. ...

Jena V. Hansen Zimmerman, 95, passed away September 19, 2017 in Cameron, Missouri. She was born in Orem, Utah to Julian J. and Grace Cobbley Hansen. She is survived by her brother, Paul (Kathleen) Hansen; sister-in-law, Jan Hansen; her children, Brian (Leslie) Zimmerman, Michael (Debbie) Zimmerman and Linda (Fred) Kling; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-granddaughters; nieces and nephews...

Bobby D. Owens, 88, of Kennett, formerly of Steele, passed away Monday, Oct. 9, 2017 at NHC HealthCare in Kennett. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Kennett is in charge of arrangements.

Donald E. Crawford, age 79 of Kennett, passed away October 9, 2017 in Kennett. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com

James Kean, 91, of Malden, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 at his residence in Malden. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Lou Emma Clopton, 84, of Malden passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017 at her residence in Malden. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Joe C. Browning Jr., 68, died peacefully at his home in Santa Fe on January 11, 2017 after a long illness. Born in Memphis, Tenn., and raised in Kennett, he was a graduate of the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design at the University of Arkansas, where he will be named a John G. Williams Fellow, posthumously, this month...

Milton Nelson, 84, of Parma, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at his residence. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Laverta Stewart, 100, of Paragould, passed away Thursday at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was a retired Special Education Elementary Teacher and was a member of the Grace United General Baptist Church. Laverta dropped out of school in the 9th grade because they couldn’t buy books. She started to ASU (ASC then) when she was 40, finished in 3 years and taught the next year with 3 hours toward her masters. She started to college the same year her son started High School...

Brenda Faye Woodard, 75, of Kennett, passed away October 5, 2017 at the St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time with McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett. On line condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com...

Doris Jane Foster, 89 of Campbell, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at her daughter’s residence in Malden. Doris, daughter of Claud and Lois Short Rainwater, was born on Saturday, May 26, 1928 in Portageville. She retired from Federal Mogul and then worked at Walmart in Malden as a door greeter.  She was a member of the Campbell Church of Christ...

He was a wonderful Christmas present arriving on December 16 in 2002. Jeremy and Jennifer gave him a name from family and from poetry, Jesse Dylan. Jesse’s great-grandfather, Jesse James, was 96, and rejoiced for his namesake. As the firstborn son, Jesse was doted on by family and friends. His quiet demeanor in public was countered by a gregarious spirit at home and with friends. Those who knew him well appreciated his gentleness, care for others, and a spirit of kindness to all...

Bobby Ray Waddell, the son of the late Harvey Waddell and Sadie Mae Ward Waddell, was born Friday, July 27, 1934 in Pascola, Mo. On July 2, 1955 in Advance, Missouri, Bobby united in marriage to Jacqueline Hamilton who preceded him in death on December 25, 2000...

Verlie Rose Branscum, daughter of the late Jacob McGee and Lola (Faqua) McGee was born March 7, 1919 in Wild Cherry, Ark., and departed this life on September 29, 2017 at the age of 98 years. Verlie married Floyd Branscum on May 27, 1935 in Dolph, Ark. Floyd preceded her in death...

Peggy Louise Polsgrove, 88 of Dexter, formerly of Campbell, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2017 in Cape Girardeau surrounded by her husband and three children. Peggy, daughter of Fred and Sola Rosenbaum Froman and was born Wednesday, January 30, 1929 in Flint, Mich...

Brannon Perryman, 68, of Clarkton, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Gideon Care Center in Gideon. Landess Funeral Chapel of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Billy Joe Payton, 60, of Nayor, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital in Poplar Bluff. Landess Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Mattie Louise Spears, of Metropolis, Ill., formerly of Gobler, peacefully left this world surrounded by family Saturday, September 23, 2017. Mattie was born on October 31, 1933 in Okolona, Miss., and confessed her hope in Christ at an early age. Mrs. Spears was a member of United Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years and upon moving to Metropolis became a faithful member of First Missionary Baptist Church of Metropolis until her death.  ...

Robert Daniel Strouss, son of Marguerite (Grant) Strouss and the late D. Michael Strouss, was born July 5, 1965 in Wilmington, Del., and departed this life on September 26, 2017 at the age of 52 years. Robert married Shawn Jeter on May 23, 1998 in Vineland, N.J...

Gavin Lee Brown, age 9, of Cardwell, died on Friday, September 22, 2017 at Twin Rivers Hospital in Kennett. Gavin was born to Danny Brown and Janice Bowen October 4, 2007 in Kennett. Gavin was a 3rd grade student at Southland Schools. Gavin is survived by his parents: Danny Brown and Janice Bowen; one sister: Alyssa Brown; grandparents: Mark and Paula Brown of Hornersville; Teresa Payne of Lake City, Ark., and Joyce Bowen of Senath; two uncles: Johnny Brown of Bluff City, Tenn., and Chey Robertson of Paragould, Ark.; two aunts: Leah Reed and Mallory Smith both of Paragould, Ark.. ...

Roger Parks, 76 ,of Rector, passed away on September 24, 2017 at St. Bernard’s Hospital.  He was born August 1, 1941 to the late Clifford and Arlene (Rogers) Parks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Parks. He is survived by his wife: Myra Parks; one son: Brett Parks of Rector; grandchildren: Elyse Parks of Rector, Sarah Parks of Brookland, and Logan Burnett of Paragould; great-grandsons: Chance and Eli; brothers: Dr. ...

Imogene Lightfoot, daughter of the late Claude William Mitchell and Maude Frances (Oliver) Mitchell was born October 5, 1922 in Senath, and departed this life on September 26, 2017 at the age of 94 years. Survivors include: six grandchildren: Larry Allen Key, Jr. ...

Tracy Ferrell Wilkerson, 58, of Braggadocio, was born April 14, 1959, in Hayti, to David Wilkerson and Dorothy Ferrell Wilkerson, and departed this life September 15, 2017 at his residence. He was united in marraiage to Lori Pitcher Wilkerson November 27, 1992 in Cairo, Ill. She survives of the home...

Frieda Raymer, 84, of Glennonville, Mo., passed away Friday, September 16, 2017 at Portageville Nursing Home in Portageville. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Campbell.

Melvin “Tex” Rance Chailland, 69, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at his residence. Mel was born February 20, 1948 to Seeward and Georgia (McClain) Chailland in Kennett. He graduated from Doniphan High School in 1966 and later received his degree from Troy State in Business and Aviation. ...