Records / Obituaries

Linda Jean Cockerham, daughter of Jerlean James Davis and the late James Willie Davis, was born October 4, 1960 in Portageville, Missouri, and passed away June 6, 2018, at her residence in Senath at the age of 57 years. Linda confessed Christ at an early age at Pilgrim Rest Church in Elkhart, Indiana. ...

Gary Cloud, 70, of Genesee, Michigan, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018 at McLaren-Flint. Gary was born in Malden, Mo. November 1, 1947. Gary retired from General Motors. He enjoyed fishing, golf, and visiting the casino. His survivors include daughter, Stephanie Cloud of Burton; sons, Bruce Cloud and wife, Jeannie Cloud, of Macomb, and Gary Cloud and wife, Tina, of Genesee; grandchildren, Colin, Kamden, Dylan, Rylan, Chaz, Jason and Alysa; great-grandson, Jordan; sisters, Phylis Baksa and husband, Ernie, of Lapeer, and Brenda Moss and husband, Ray, of Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews.. ...

Samuel Thomas Fisher, Jr., of Kennett, son of the late Samuel Thomas Fisher and Eunice Ann (St.Clair) Fisher, was born March 23, 1944 in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life June 9, 2018 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau at the age of 74 years. Samuel married Patsy Pritchard March 14, 1975 in Las Vega, Nevada...

Carolyn Eve Burnett, daughter of the late Clarence and Mildred (Campbell) Pope, was born January 19, 1947 in Malden, and departed this life June 5, 2018 at the age of 71 years. In 1966 Carol married Bob Burnett in Malden. She is survived by her husband: Bob Burnett of Kennett; one sister: Pennie Stirnaman and husband, Jerry, of Dexter; niece and nephew: Kristin Stirnaman and Jason Stirnaman; sisters-in-law: Kay Brown, Linda Davis and Deanna Myers; other relatives and many friends...

David Jerome Malady, son of the late Maple Malady and Rosie Lee (Oliver) Malady was born May 15, 1939 in Friendship, Mo., and departed this life June 5,2018 at the age of 79 years. David married Lillie Mae Hays May 15,1963 in St.Louis. Lillie preceded David in death...

Carl “Buddy” Schubert, III, 43, of Holcomb, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements.

Carolyn Eve Burnett, daughter of the late Clarence and Mildred (Campbell) Pope, was born January 19, 1947 in Malden, and departed this life June 5, 2018 at the age of 71 years. In 1966 Carol married Bob Burnett in Malden.

Dellena Kay Wyrick, 50 of Hornersville, Missouri went to be with the Lord Friday, June 1, 2018 after a long battle with an illness. She was born November 25, 1967 in Kennett, Missouri to Bob and Clara Deane Hurst Coleman. She was a Christian, God fearing woman who shared His love with whomever ask. ...

David Malady, 79, of Senath, passed away June 5, 2018 at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould, Ark. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of arrangements.

Melanie Timmons, 68, of Kennett, passed away June 5, 2018 at Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center in Kennett. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of arrangements.

Robert Wayne Easley died unexpectedly on May 31, 2018 at his home. Our hearts are breaking today as we realize the depth of our loss. Robert was bigger than life, smart, bold, opinionated, controversial, outgoing, wild, and full of laughter. He enjoyed fishing, mowing, just about anything outside especially working on cars...

Julia Sue Tinnin, 69, of Naples, Fla., formerly of Hornersville and Neosho, Mo., died peacefully in her sleep at home on May 2, 2018. Born July 19, 1948, at home in Hollywood, Mo., she is now embraced in the loving arms of Jesus with her predeceased father, Herman Edgar Tinnin, her brothers Robert Wayne Tinnin and Richard Devon Tinnin and sister in law Glenda Sue Arant Tinnin Badgley...

Michael Tre' Atkinson,19, of Gideon, formerly of Campbell, passed away Friday, May 31, 2018 at his residence. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Regina Ann Mauricio, daughter of the late Leland and Shirley ( Leadbetter) Gattis, was born June 17, 1963 in Hornersville, and departed this life June 2, 2018 at the age of 54 years. Regina married Antonio Mauricio June 1, 1990 in Paragould, Ark. She is survived by her husband: Antonio Mauricio of Senath; one son: Anthony Mauricio of Senath; two brothers: Jackie Gattis of Kennett; Leland Gattis of Perryville, Mo.; two sisters: Rhonda Gattis of Kennett, and Stefanie Rundquist of Poplar Bluff; special friend: Sofia Rhianna Gattis; other relatives and many friends.. ...

Kay Sturgeon, 75 of Kennett passed away June 2, 2018 at Twin Rivers Medical Center in Kennett. Kay was born to the late Ray Smith Gifford and Genieva Dorris (Donaldson) Gifford December 3, 1942. Kay is survived by her daughter: Charla Jackson of Kennett; one sister: Debbie (Al) McEwen of Rodgers, Ark.; one Grandson: Austin Heath Jackson of Kennett; nieces and nephews: Van Allen Warren, John Richard Warren, Sondra Sturdivant, Jill Imboden, Shawn McEwen, Ryan Gifford and Elizabeth Gifford...

Barbara Lemonds Williams passed away June 2, 2018 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born February 8, 1937, in rural Dunklin County, to Cecil and Genevia (Huffstutler) Lemonds. She attended Gregory Elementary School and graduated from Holcomb High school...

Ammie Lou Luther, daughter of the late Auddie Stewart and Winnie (Miles) Stewart was born July 15, 1933 in Monette, Ark., and departed this life on June 3, 2018 at the age of 84 years. Ammie married Donald (Corkey) Luther on May 17, 1952 in Piggott, Ark. Donald preceded her in death...

Surrounded by his loving family, Terry J. Williams, 60, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018. He was born in Rockford, Ill., November 23, 1957, son of Elbert and Mary (Nee: Edwards) Williams. On November 27, 1982 he was united in marriage to Kim M. Hewett...

Ira Lee Kellum, Sr., 73, Aurora, Ill., formerly of Gideon, went to be with his Lord after passing peacefully in his sleep May 28, 2018 at Presence Mercy Medical Center of Aurora. He was born May 23, 1945 at the family home in Gideon, son of John Harvey and Ethel Marie (Shaw) Kellum. He married Caroline Sue Mancell October 17, 1964...

Martha Catherine Jackson, 77, of Gideon, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 at Gideon Care Center. Martha was born March 18, 1941, in Guy, Arkansas, to the late Herman Faulkner and Sammie Gertrude Tarkington Faulkner. She married Charles Leroy Jackson September 1, 1984, in Tallapoosa, Mo. He preceded her in death July 2, 2014...

Mitzi June Tanner, daughter of Samuel Eugene Massey and the late Delores June (Wrather) Massey was born October 23, 1956 in Kennett, and departed this life May 27, 2018 at the age of 61 years. Mitzi married Allen Tanner February 17, 1979 in Hollywood, Mo...

Rubie Holloman, 80, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. Bradshaw Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Patsy S. Latham, 82, of Spring Hill, Tennessee passed away Monday, May 28, 2018 at the Arbors at Willow Springs in Spring Hill, Tenn. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bradshaw Funeral Home, Inc. of Malden.

Delma Thompson, 83, of Malden, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 at her residence. Delma was born January 22, 1935, in Caraway, Arkansas, to the late Roy David and Hattie Browning Batton. She married George Albert Thompson April 15, 1952, in Caraway, Ark. He preceded her in death February 23, 1993...

Larry Eugene Eiker, son of the late Kenneth George Eiker and Alma Elizabeth (Biggs) Eiker was born August 20, 1938 in Hayes, Kansas, and departed this life May 23, 2018 at the age of 79 years. Survivors include one sister: Sara Jo Shettles and husband, Robert M. Shettles, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; his pet African tortoise: Bob; other relatives and friends...

James Loyd Moody, son of the late Roy Theodore Moody and Gladys (Rains) Moody, was born February 19, 1936 in Lilbourn, Missouri, and departed this life May 26,2018 at Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center in Kennett, at the age of 82 years. James Loyd married Wilma Hagar July 22, 1937 in Deering, Missouri...

Funeral services for Amy Vanderbol, 34, of Campbell, have been set for Saturday, June 2, under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Campbell. Ms. Vanderbol passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at her residence.

Alice Marita Bass, 61, of Kennett, passed away May 26, 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com.

Billy G. Bailey, 89, of Malden, was born Thursday, June 14, 1928 in Malden, to the late Britten Bailey and Pansy Glaser Bailey. He departed this life Sunday, May 20, 2018 at his residence at the age of 89 years, 11 months and 6 days. Bill was the owner and operator of the Bailey Brothers Store in Malden and he was a member of the Malden United Methodist Church. ...

Debra “Debbie” Dawn Lewis of Dexter, Mo., met her Heavenly Father May 18, 2018, at the age of 59. She passed away at her home surrounded by family after a long battle with brain cancer. Her faith and courage were an inspiration to many. Debbie was born February 4, 1959, to Bob and Betty Lowrey in Kennett, MO. On August 19, 1977, in Parma, she was united in marriage to Steve Lewis, who survives of the home...

Lizzie Allen, daughter of the late Sam and Lizzie Farmer, was born August 22, 1920, in Brickeys, Arkansas. She departed this life May 6, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital in Beaverton, Oregon, at the age of 97 years, 8 months, and 6 days. She was once married to Priest Gates, and from that union had two children, Odessa Gates and R.C. ...

Bruce Lynn Chronister, 56, of Clarkton, Mo., formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., stepped into the arms of his Lord and Savior Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Bruce, the son of the late Franklin Glenn and Virginia Esmon Chronister, was born Nov. 17, 1961 in Poplar Bluff. He was of the Protestant faith, and had worked as a carpenter and roofer before becoming disabled. Bruce loved to spend time with his family and enjoyed fishing and hunting...

James Hancock, 75 of Malden, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at his residence. James, son of James and Mossie Churchill Hancock, was born Thursday, April 1, 1943 in Dell, Arkansas. He was the owner and operator of NAPA Auto Parts in Malden for 14 years and a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Malden. James served in the U S Army from August 1966 through August 1968...

Charlie Holt, 72, of Clarkton, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018, at his residence. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Carol Ann (Callaway) Lehman, 69, of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., passed away on December 23, 2017 in Stuart, Fla., after a brief but difficult battle with an aggressive lung cancer. Carol was born on March 7, 1948, in Paragould, Ark., to Floyd Callaway and Betty Ann (Clark) Callaway. Her maternal grandparents were Tom Clark and Mary Camilla (Taylor) Clark; paternal grandparents were Oscar Byron Callaway and Mildred (Horton) Callaway...

Jimmie Smith, Sr., 73, of Kennett, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at his residence. Jimmie, son of Bob Smith and Mary Ruth Smith, was born May 20, 1944 in Deering, MO. Smith was retired from Home Depot and Emerson Electric. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed cooking, canning, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren...

Jean McCormick, 74, of Holcomb, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018 at her residence. Jean, daughter of Elmer and Grace Underwood Lincoln, was born Wednesday, May 19, 1943 in Holcomb. On March 10, 1962, in Holcomb, she was united in marriage to Jerry McCormick. He survives...

Elmer L. Williams, 83, of Campbell, was born December 1, 1934, in Kennett, to the late Robert L. Williams and Dissie A. Smith Williams, and departed this life Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. In addition to his parents, Elmer was preceded in death by a son, Donald Williams; a sister, Maxine Hayes; and a brother, Ernest Williams...

Jimmie L. Smith, Sr., 73, of Kennett, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018, at his home. Funeral services are incomplete at this time. Complete obituary will be in the Saturday edition of the Delta Dunklin Democrat.

Norma Elizabeth “Betty” Palermo, daughter of the late Walter Edgar Pipkins and Emma Blanton Pikins, was born November 2, 1916, and departed this life Sunday, May 6, 2018, in Creve Coeur, Mo., at the age of 101 years. She was united in marriage to Sam M. Palermo. He preceded her in death...

Patsy Kay Mungle Barnes, 70, of Dexter, formerly of Malden, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Landess Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Dott Reel Watson, 93, of Holcomb, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Dott, daughter of Jacob Martin and Frankie Hicks Reel, was born Tuesday, July 15, 1924 in Holcomb. On November 30, 1947, in Paragould, Ark., she was united in marriage to Charles Pershing Watson. He preceded her in death January 9, 1994...

Becky Lou (Thomas) Loyd, 78, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018 at St. Bernards Hospice House in Jonesboro. Becky was born September 20, 1939 in Arbyrd, Missouri to Essel Thomas and Katheryn (Malone) Thomas. She married Donald Jack Loyd October 17, 1958. ...

Emma Lou Dinkins, of Malden, was born October 21, 1931, in Townley, Mo., to the late Tom Rice and Nola Pippins Rice, and departed this life Thursday, May 3, 2018 at her residence at the age of 86 years. She was united in marriage to Henry “Hank” Dinkins May 13, 1950, in Piggott, Ark. He preceded her in death September 14, 2000...

Danny Ray Crawford, son of the late Bill Crawford and Opal (Stamps) Crawford was born December 3, 1951 in Kennett, and departed this life May 1, 2018 at the age of 66 years. Danny married Nancy Buys on April 27, 1974 in Kennett. His survivors include his wife, Nancy Crawford of Kennett; two sons, Jason (Heather) Crawford of Senath, Brandon Buys of Rector, Ark.; one daughter, Jennifer (Greg) Bowling of Bragg City, Mo.; three grandchildren, Tyler and Kyle Bowling and Maddie Ruth Crawford; three great-grandchildren, Emma, Rayligh and Avery Bowling, and one on the way; three brothers, Billy Crawford of Kennett, Steve Crawford of Wappapello, Randy Crawford of Wappapello; one sister, Joan Odom of Kennett; other relatives and many friends.. ...

Joan Lewellyng, daughter of the late Clyde Huston McComb and Maud Lee (Seawright) McComb was born October 4, 1942 in Gideon, and departed this life on May 2, 2018 at the age of 75 years. Joan married Reggie Cunningham, later she married Joe Lewellyng who preceded her in death...

Donald Lee Cannon, Jr. son of the late Donald Lee Cannon, Sr. and Nora Miller was born April 11, 1944 in Kennett, and departed this life on May 1, 2018 at the age of 74 years. Donald married Karen Orten on April 21, 1967. Survivors include his wife: Karen Cannon of Kennett; one son: Juddson Lee Cannon and wife, Theresa, of Kennett; one grandson: Luke Lee Cannon of Kennett; several nieces and nephews; and many friends...

Albert Noble, 65, of Campbell, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at the Estates of Perryville in Perryville. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Louise Watson, daughter of the late Walter Lee and Mary Mildred Lewis Ross, was born August 28, 1923 in Hollywood, Mo., and passed away May 3, 2018 at the Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould, Ark., at the age of 94 years. She married C.L. Watson September 27, 1941 in the Nesbit Community. He preceded her in death January 8, 1997...

Albert Nixon, 91, of Kennett, passed away May 4, 2018 at National Health Care in Kennett. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett is in charge of the arrangements.