Records / Obituaries

Mabel Maxine Davis, 86, of Hornersville, the widow of MSGT. Frank O. “Sarge” Davis, Jr., USAF, Retired, passed from this life Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at Methodist-LeBonheur Healthcare in Germantown, TN. Born in Buckner, Mo., she was a graduate of William Chrisman High School in Indendendence, Mo., and had been a resident of Hornersville since 1963...

Patricia Ann Russell, 67, daughter of the late Harold Schultz and Marilyn (Washburn) Schultz was born October 1, 1951 in Rockford, Ill., and departed this life on June 20, 2019. Patricia married Raymond Russell on January 9, 1972 in Sikeston. Raymond preceded Patricia in death on September 10, 2018...

Patsy Taylor Pate Hellemeyer, 77, of Jonesboro, Ark., passed away June 19, 2019 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born December 24, 1941 in Kennett to Raymond and Grace (Williams) Taylor. She was a member of Forest Grove General Baptist Church in Cardwell. ...

Jackie Lynn Graham, 61, son of the late Luther Graham and Wanda (McCaig) Graham was born July 7, 1957 in Bragg City, and departed this life on June 23, 2019. Survivors include four brothers: Bill Graham and Jimmy Graham, both of St. Louis, Larry Graham and Dennis Graham, both of Kennett; one sister: Patricia Lawless of Kennett; other relatives and friends...

Glen Hensley, Sr., 70, of Holcomb, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Ark. Glen, son of Grover William and Ida Blanche Leisure Hensley, was born Tuesday, June 7, 1949 in Clarkton. He was a factory worker having worked for Parker-Hannifin and was a member of the Crosspointe Family Church in Campbell.  He was a Veteran of the United States Navy, having served during the Vietnam War...

Faye “Peck” Geno, 85, of Malden, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Winchester Place Nursing Center in Bernie. Landess Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Lewis “Tink” Richardson, son of the late Bob and Vera (Adams) Richardson, was born October 29, 1927, in Trumann, Ark., and departed this life June 16, 2019 at the age of 91 years. Tink married Mary Lou Elkins June 14, 1952. She preceded him in death October 31, 2006...

Sherry Lynn Dollins, 60, of Dexter, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at Saint Francis Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born July 10, 1958 in Dexter, Mo., to the late Donald and Bonnie (McClain) Treece. Sherry was a registered nurse and most recently was working as an academic tutor at Three Rivers Community College. She was previously the Director of Nursing for B.A.I.L.S. (Bootheel Area Independent Living Services). Sherry was an avid reader and enjoyed the Dexter library...

Gerldine Esther Hampton, 70, of Malden, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2019 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bradshaw Funeral Home, Inc. of Malden. Online condolences may be made at www.bradshawfh.com.

Lynda Ellingburg Shannon, 76, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019, after complications from multiple myeloma. Lynda graduated from Lula-Rich High School in 1960 where she participated in cheerleading and basketball. She was chosen by her classmates to be Football Homecoming Queen.  After high school, Lynda was employed by the FBI in Washington D.C. ...

Eamile Amy “Butch” Chailland, 80, son of the late Orville and Mary Lou (Long) Chailland was born September 20, 1938 in Cape Girardeau, and departed this life June 14, 2019. Butch married Rebecca Ann Bell on January 16, 1960. She preceded him in death on August 21, 2011...

Margaret Louise Lewis, 94, of Kennett died June 15, 2019 at National Health Care in Kennett. Margaret was born to the late James and Elsie (Sullivan) Batchelor Lawson January 31, 1925 in Kennett. Margaret married Lawrence Thomas Lewis on October 18, 1939...

Karen Kay Poe, 74, the daughter of the late Linza Lee LeGrand and Lula Ann Clark LeGrand, was born January 4, 1945, in Mt. Vernon, Ill., and departed this life June 12, 2019 at Gideon Care Center in Gideon. On March 18, 1978, in Essex, Mo., she was united in marriage to James S. Poe. He mourns her death...

May 2, 2019 Shonda L. Lowery, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, set to appear May 9; Daniel Ray Lucas, operate vehicle on highway without a valid license - 3rd and subsequent offense, bound over May 22;...

Richard Gordon Peck, 70, son of the late Dr. Chester Roehl Peck and Charlotte Elizabeth (Fry) Peck was born October 16, 1948 in Poplar Bluff, and departed this life June 12, 2019. Richard married Rebecca O’Neal September 4, 1981 in Kennett. Survivors include his wife: Rebecca Peck of Kennett; two sons: Cole (Karen) Peck of Jonesboro, Ark., and Chase Peck (Finacee’ Summer Mullen) of Paragould, Ark.; one daughter: Allison Perkins of Kennett; seven grandchildren: Natallie, Abigail, Jenna, Jacob, Christian, Charlie and Stephen; one brother, Chester Roehl Peck III (Patricia) of Houston, Texas; one sister: Carol Elizabeth (Peck) Robison of Kennett; other relatives and many friends.. ...

Mike Morgan, 64, of Van Buren, formerly of Kennett, passed away in a UTV accident in Van Buren June 11, 2019. McDaniel Funeral Service of Senath is in charge of arrangements.

Lawrence “Larry” Lamar Naughton, Jr., 78, of Claremore, Okla., passed from this life on May 7 at St John’s Hospital in Tulsa, Okla. He was born June 1, 1940 in Pittsburgh to his parents, Lawrence Lamar Naughton, Sr. and Emma Louise Smith Naughton. Larry was a veteran of the United States Army, and served in combat during the Vietnam War before earning an honorable discharge with the rank of captain in 1967. ...

Mary E. Scoggins, 73, of Malden, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Malden. Online condolences may be made at www.landessfuneralhome.com.

Verna Deen Bryant, 78, of Malden, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Winchester Place in Bernie, Mo. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Malden. Online condolences may be made at www.landessfuneralhome.com.

Virgil Hillis, 43, of Tallapoosa, Mo., passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements.

Shirley Gail Robertson, of St. Louis, formerly of the Cotton Bowl Commons in Kennett, departed this life Monday, June 3, 2019. Shirley was the loving wife of the late Ezra Robertson; loving mother of Pantheia Carter, Kenneth, Timothy (Angie), and the late Terry Robertson; a dear sister to Jerry Hatch and Donita (Ivan) Kruger; dear grandmother of seven; great-grandmother; aunt; cousin; and friend to many...

Jeremy Lynn Mills, 39, left us suddenly May 27, 2019, leaving us all with a sadness that will always exist until reunited with him. Born to James and Rita Mills March 1, 1980 in Blytheville, Ark., Jeremy was of the Baptist belief and is now with his dad who passed last year...

Joanne Norris, 81, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at her residence. Funeral services are under the direction of Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden. Online condolences may be made at www.bradshawfh.com.

Leon Belt, 95, of Malden, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at his residence. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.bradshawfh.com.

Barbara Ann Bishop, daughter of the late Connie Clark Duke and Leora (Austin) Duke was born May 8, 1944 in Senath, Mo., and departed this life June 4, 2019 at the age of 75 years and 27 days. Barbara was of Kennett and passed away at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Ark. She was a beautician for many years...

Everett Lee Jones, Jr., 76, of Malden passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Mo. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden. Online condolences may be made at www.bradshawfh.com...

Bobby Dement, 86, of Malden, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at Ridgeview Living Community in Malden. Bobby, son of Haskel and Cora Dunivent Dement, was born Tuesday, August 23, 1932 in Holcomb. He ran Hart’s Gin and Elevator for 15 years and then was manager of Hart’s Grocery for several years.  He was a veteran of the United State Army having served during the Korean War.  He was a member of the Methodist Church in Holcomb and American Legion Post 293 for 50 years...

Carol Jean Wrather, daughter of the late Roy Lee Wrather and Willora (Edelman) Wrather was born February 17, 1948 in Kennett and departed this life May 24, 2019 at the age of 71 years, 3 months and 7 days. Survivors include two daughters: Kelly Kulin of Kennett, Lisa Adams of Holcomb; five grandchildren: Brandon Kulin, Lauren Adams, Dylan Crawford, James Kulin and Charles Kulin; six great-grandchildren: Jakob Kulin, Kylynne Adams, Kaitlyn Rudd, LynLee Crawford, Aylssa Sanders and Kaydence Sanders; two sisters: Jane (Larry) Gibson, Sue Smith, both of Kennett; special friend: William Bailey; other relatives and many friends. ...

Thomas Schoemehl, 70, of Lake St. Louis, passed away Monday, May 27 at St. Joseph Hospital-West in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. Thomas, son of Victor and Bernice Antoon Schoemehl, was born Thursday, June 24, 1948 in Richmond Heights, Mo. He worked in finance with Visa, was of the Catholic faith and was a veteran of the United States National Guard...

Stanley McGinley, 63, of Gideon, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden. Online condolences may be made to ww.bradshawfh.com.

Larry Lindley, 72, of Gideon, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden. Online condolences may be made to www.bradshawfh.com.

Bobby Ray Reel, son of the late Everett John Reel and Opal (Oates) Reel was born June 21, 1938 in Leachville, Ark., and departed this life May 27, 2019 at the age of 80 years, 11 months and 6 days. Bobby married NevaDean Whitaker on August 4, 1956. NevaDean preceded him in death on February 14, 2019...

Eva Nadine Vanausdoll, daughter of the late Claude and Lessie Smith Bost, was born July 19, 1928, in Bucoda, Mo., and passed away May 26, 2019 at National HealthCare in Kennett at the age of 90 years. She is survived by her husband, Darrel Vanausdoll of Cardwell; one son, Robbie Braden and wife, Alice, of East Alton, Ill.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends...

Earnest Glen Palmer, son of Dollie Mae (Bell) Palmer and the late Burley Palmer, was born October 8, 1956 in Rochelle, Ill., and departed this life May 23, 2019 at the age of 62 years, 7 months and 15 days. He is survived by one son: Glenn Wayne Fortner of Kennett; one daughter: Tina Boyd of Holcomb; three grandchildren: Mary Augatha Tate, Cassie Marie Boyd and Nancy Genva Belle Boyd; one brother: Micheal Trent Palmer of Florida; one sister: Teresa Steet of Kennett; nephew: Micheal Palmer; niece: Theresa Martinez; great nephews: Mateo Martinez, Adrain Martinez and Rodolfo Martinez; great nieces: Gabriela Rodriguez and Daniela Juarez; an uncle: Kenneth Bell; several cousins; other relatives and friends.. ...

Bobby Lee Wheeling, 53, of Campbell, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Ark. Bobby, son of Delmar Charles Wheeling and Judy Brown, was born Friday, July 9, 1965, in New Castle, Wyo. He was a Recording Engineer in the Music Industry...

Vonda K. James, 54, of West Memphis, Ark., passed away Monday, May 13 at Baptist Hospital East in Memphis. She is survived by her mother: Jearlean Davis of Senath; two sons: Adrian C. James and Ethan M. James of West Memphis, Ark.; two sisters: Brenda (Willie) Moore of Kennett, and Kackie “Tina” Crump of Columbia, Mo.; two brothers: Curtis J. James of Senath, and Terrance James of Kennett; her extended family: Van and Ruth Hawkins, Atty. Curt Hawkins, and Amy Schmidt of Jonesboro, Ark...

Rev. Dennis Walker, 73, of Ironton, passed away May 20, 2019. Rev. Walker is survived by his wife Dorothy (Counts) Walker; children: David Walker and Lisa Sullivan. Visitation will be held at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge, Thursday, May 23, 2019, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. The service will be held at C.Z. Boyer and Son Chapel, Friday, May 24, 2019, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Matt Sheckles officiating. Interment will follow at Bismarck Odd Fellows Cemetery...

Eulah Taylor, 86 of Kennett, passed away May 16, 2019 at National Health Care in Kennett. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be charge of the arrangements.

William W. Baltimore, 66, of Campbell, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Ark. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements.

Dennis Paul Smithson, 63, son of Peggy Joyce (Wilson) Smithson and the late James Paul Smithson was born August 2, 1955 in Pocahontas, Ark., and departed this life on May 14, 2019. Dennis married Vickie Sullivan on September 25, 1980. Survivors include his wife: Vickie Smithson of Kennett; his mother: Peggy Smithson of Kennett; one brother: Ted Smithson of Kennett; five nieces and nephews: Brooke (Michael) Horton of Kennett, Seth McDonald of Jonesboro, Ark., Wesley (Tara) McDonald of Huntsville, Ala., Seth (Regina) Hill of Maynard, Ark., and Ashley Cagle of Pocahontas, Ark.; three great nephews and one great niece; other relatives and friends.. ...

John Wesley Ward, 37, of Holcomb, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in Hayti. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements.

Brady Eugene Robinson, 85, son of the late Winfred Robinson and Delta (Riddle) Robinson was born February 15, 1934 in Kennett, and departed this life on May 15, 2019. Brady married Marjorie Winters on May 10, 1958 in Holcomb. He is survived by his wife: Marjorie Robinson of Kennett; two sons: Nicholas Robinson and wife Ada, and Brad Robinson, all of Kennett; two Sisters: Maisie Luther of Lexington, Tenn., and Terry Sloter of Pekin, Ill.; three grandchildren: Amy, Taylor and Cassidy; one great-grandson: Grayson Brent; other relatives and many friends.. ...

Debby Cook, “Mugga,” was born November 27, 1957 in Pontiac, Mich., to the late Charles K. Provance, Sr. and Patricia L. Provance, and she peacefully departed this world Tuesday, May 14, 2019, surrounded by her husband and three children. Debby grew up in Clarkton, with her brother, Chuck, and sister, Beth. ...

Justin Keith Smith Cashion, 32, of Campbell, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019, at The Son Shine Home in Poplar Bluff. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements.

James Robinson, Jr., 79, of Malden was born on March 5, 1940 in Little Rock, Ark. to the late James Robinson, Sr. and Irene Harris Robinson. He departed this life Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo.  James was a farm laborer and was of the Baptist faith.  He was united in marriage to Edna M. Carthan Robinson March 20, 1961 in Millwood, Ark. She survives of the home in Malden...

Brian Dale Earnheart, 50, of Jonesboro, Ark., formerly of Risco, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Joyce Pikey, 68, of Lilbourn, Mo., passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Larry Maurice Vance, 78, of Hornersville, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 at his residence. Faith Funeral Service of Manila, Ark., was in charge of arrangements.

Kelly Jean Parker, 57, daughter of the late Thomas John Parker and the late Neva Juanita Hooker Parker, was born in Kennett on Monday, September 25, 1961. Ms. Parker died Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Kelly Jean grew up in the First Baptist Church in Kennett...

L. G. Maxwell, 84, of Risco, passed away Monday, May 6, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.