Records / Obituaries

Doyle McFarlin, son of Johnnie and Zola (Brown) McFarlin, was born September 21, 1938 in Hornersville, and departed this life August 13, 2019 at the age of 80 years. Doyle was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. He is survived by three brothers: Gerald Wayne McFarlin of Chandler, Texas, Charles Raymond McFarlin and wife, Sue, of Kennett, Gary Don McFarlin of Tacoma, Wash.; one sister: Wanda Jean Graves and husband, Steve, of Kennett; other relatives and many friends...

William Alton Bohannon, 98, passed away at Southeast Health in Dexter, on August 10, 2019. He was born in Bear Creek, Ark., to the late Euggie Irtle and Effie Eunice Savage Bohannon. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Morehouse, where he served as deacon for many years. ...

Kenny Loafman, 62, of Campbell, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden in charge of arrangements.

Erma Sue Veatch, 83, of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Qulin, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019 at New Madrid Living Center in New Madrid. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell in charge of arrangements.

James Donald Kitchens, 85, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Heritage Nursing Center in Kennett. Donald was born February 11, 1934, in Beech Corner, Mo., to James Robert “Bob” Kitchens and Alcie Duke Kitchens. He married Mary Alice Tyler in 1952 in Walnut Ridge, Ark. They settled in Senath, where he was a cotton ginner and a farmer. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and will be greatly missed here by many...

Bobby Wayne Taylor, 89, of Bernie, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, at Ridgeview Living Community in Malden. Landess Funeral Home of Malden in charge of arrangements.

Jacqueline Kay Arwine, 62, of Kennett, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti. She was born October 28, 1956 in Kennett to Glen and Irene Ford. She was known by her family and friends as Jackie. Jackie enjoyed cooking, baking, and walking her dogs. She also loved playing with her grandkids and watching Cardinal baseball games...

Ronald Gene Davis, 78, of Campbell, passed away Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019 at Ridgeview Living Community in Malden. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell in charge of arrangements.

Nita Hargrave, 96, of Malden, passed away Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Landess Funeral Home of Malden in charge of arrangements.

Darrell Lee Hyde was born March 10, 1945, in Parma, Mo., to the late Marvin Lee Hyde and Jeanette Wheeler Hyde. He resided in Campbell, with Rosalee, his wife of 55 years, who preceded him in death earlier this year. Darrell departed this earth to be with his Rose July 30, 2019. He belonged to the First Baptist Church in Campbell. ...

Javon D. Jackson, 25, of Kennett, was born April 23, 1994 to Wilfred Davis and Marzella Jackson, in Kennett. He departed this life Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti, Mo. Javon was preceded in death by grandparents: Willie and Jimmie Davis, A. J. and Rosie Davis; an uncle: Donald Davis; and an aunt: Patricia Lemonds...

Edward Kelly, Sr., 75, of Sacramento, Calif., passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at his residence. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Glenda Jean Ford, 84, daughter of the late George Thomas (GT) and Connie (Parker) Smith was born November 18, 1934 in Octa, Mo., and departed this life on July 28, 2019. Glenda married Joe H. Ford in 1953. Joe preceded her in death July 25, 2018. Survivors include one son: Scott Ford of Hornersville; one daughter: Laura Ford of Arbyrd; grandson: Jason (Nannett) Allen of McKinney, Texas; two granddaughters: Nathan (Kristen) Ford Tuberville of Marmaduke, Ark. ...

Reva Lucille Sutton, 97, daughter of the late James Otis Boone and Anna Lee (Pruitt) Boone was born October 8, 1921 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on July 24, 2019. Reva married Wesley Sutton on April 12, 1942. Wesley preceded her in death on December 16, 2011...

Mrs. Jerlean Davis, 82, of Senath, departed this life July 19, 2019 at her residence. She was born February 20, 1937, in Portageville, to John Henry and Jannie Lee James. Her husband, James Willie Davis, preceded her in death, along with one son, James Lee Kelley; and three daughters, Linda Jean Cockerham, Sondra Faye James and Vonda Kaye James...

Phillip E. Hankins, 73, of Gideon passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc. of Malden. Online condolences may be made at www.bradshawfh.com.

James W. Bradley, 57, of Gideon, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc. of Malden. Online condolences may be made at www.bradshawfh.com...

Sherry Kester, 66, of Clarkton, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc. of Malden. Online condolences may be made at www.bradshawfh.com...

Kelley “JT” Mikel, 79, of Clarkton, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 at his residence. Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc. of Malden is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.bradshawfh.com.

Stephen Michael Hoehn, son of the late Russell C. Hoehn and Virginia Baltz Hoehn, was born in Belleville, Illinois April 13, 1945.  Mr. Hoehn died July 18, 2019 at Ridgeview Living Community in Malden at the age of 74, following a long battle with Parkinson’s...

Janice Gaye Kirkbride (nee Mosley) was the beloved wife of Robert Kirkbride; dear mother of Bradley Kirkbride; dear sister of Linda Cravens, Ava (Steve) Huffstutler and Lana (Steve) Heffner; our dear aunt, cousin and friend. Mrs. Kirkbride taught English for 34 years, most of which were at Affton High School...

Donald William DeProw, Jr., son of the late Donald W. and Nina Joyce Housdan DeProw Sr., was born September 18, 1956, in Gideon, Mo. Mr. DeProw died July 15, 2019, at his residence in East Prairie, Mo., at the age of 62 years. His survivors include one son, Johnny Ray Craig; two daughters, Aimee Renee Nolan and Jenine Alise Mims; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Mark A. Deprow, Sr. and Ronnie DeProw; and a host of other relatives and many friends...

Mr. Herschel Lee Brooks, Sr., age 74, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born May 9, 1945 in Bunker Hill, Illinois a son of the late Clarence and Ora Bell (Quinn) Brooks. The family settled in Clarkton, Mo. where he attended school...

Mr. Herschel Lee Brooks, Sr., age 74, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born May 9, 1945 in Bunker Hill, Illinois a son of the late Clarence and Ora Bell (Quinn) Brooks. The family settled in Clarkton, Mo. where he attended school...

Margie Rosetta Sanders Conway, 89, of Phoenix, Arizona, died Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at John C. Lincoln Hospital in Phoenix surrounded by her family. She was born April 12, 1930, in Peach Orchard, Mo., daughter of the late Robert Bailey Sanders, Sr. and Lillian Halivee (McCrory) Sanders. She was a 1949 graduate of Gideon High School...

Jessica Lynn Payne, 40, of Puxico, Missouri, passed away July 6, 2019 after an 18-month battle with breast cancer. She married husband, Chad, January 6, 2007. He survives of the home. In addition to her husband, Chad, she is survived by her loving mother, Mary Branch (Bill) of Kennett; father, William Bevel of Campbell; one sister, Jennifer Middleton of Campbell; two nieces who held a special place in her heart, Gabrielle and Josephine Middleton; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews; and many, many friends.. ...

Blondena Roberta Parker, 88, of Arbyrd, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at her residence in Arbyrd surrounded by family. She was born Dec. 19, 1930 in Pawheen, Mo. She was married to Jack Edgar Parker on June 10, 1950 in Piggott, Ark. He preceded her in death on Oct. 19, 2005...

H. Dean Morrison, 87, was born Feb. 25, 1932 in Oxford, Arkansas to the late William Terry Morrison and Martha Elizabeth Stroud Morrison. He departed this life Sunday, June 30, 2019 at his residence in Lubbock.  H. Dean Morrison was retired from the U. S. Navy and from being the Electronic Teacher at the Vocational & Technical School in Poplar Bluff...

Agnes Ryles, 79, of Paragould, Ark., died Thursday, July 4, 2019 in Paragould. Mrs. Ryles was born Nov. 11, 1939, in England, Ark., to the late Bert Jackson Dempsey and Maudie Mandy Waddle Dempsey. Survivors include her husband: Floyd Ryles of Paragould, Ark.; her children: Pamela Malone and Kathy Followell, both of Paragould, Ark., and Lisa Hufford of Arbyrd; two brothers: James Ed Dempsey of Memphis, Tenn., and Larry Joe Dempsey of Paragould, Ark.; two sisters: Florence Potter of Paragould, Ark., and Anna Lois Vincent of Kennett; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.. ...

Minnie Sue (James) Tinnin, 91, of Hornersville, went to her “Heavenly Home” on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. She passed peacefully at the New Madrid Living Center, after being lovingly cared for by her surviving sons: David (Melissa) Tinnin, and James (Rita) Tinnin...

Gladys Houltzhouser, 90, of Campbell, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. Bradshaw Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Leslie William Burrow, 69, of Clarkton, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 in Clarkton. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Orbon Connie Duke, son of the late J.B.Duke and Mildred (Glasgow) Duke was born February 11, 1954 in Phoenix, Arizona and departed this life July 1, 2019 at the age of 65 years. He is survived by son: Jeremy Max Duke of Kennett; two grandchildren: Daniel Duke and Mickayla Duke, both of Paragould, Ark.; a soon to be great-grandchild; two brothers: J.B.Duke, Jr. ...

James Franklin Elliott, 77, of Half Way, Mo., passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at his residence. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Lyman Huckeby, 100, of Gideon, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Gideon Care Center in Gideon. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Minnie LaFaye Whitson, 90 of Malvern died Thursday, June 27, 2019. Survivors include one daughter: Alice Faye Higgins (husband Bobby). Visitation was held Monday, July 1, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Regency. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 2, 10:00 a.m. at Regency Chapel...

Deronda “Fay” Cordell, 79, of Kennett passed away June 28, 2019 at her home. Deronda was born to the late Jessie and Elsie (Childress) Phillips April 29, 1940 in Kennett. Deronda is survived by her two sons: Mark Wayne (Louwanna) Parrent and...

Rick Holloway, Sr., 63, of Campbell, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Gideon Care Center in Gideon. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements.

Daryl Leon Hopper Sr., 72, passed away June 29, 2019 at his home in Senath. Daryl was born to the late Rayford and Maxine (Henflin) Hopper July 9, 1946 in Arbyrd. Daryl married Katherine Davis April 22, 1968 in Jacksonville, Fla. Daryl was a member of Caruth Baptist Church, Senath Lions Club and the American Legion...

Jack Reginald Fletcher, 91, of Gideon, was born November 12, 1927, in Gideon, to the late L. B. Fletcher and Marie McComb Fletcher, and departed this life June 25, 2019 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. He was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Sherwood November 23, 1947, in Gideon. She preceded him in death January 19, 2018...

Ronald W. King, 75, of Campbell, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Southeast Health of Stoddard County in Dexter, Mo. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Malden. Online condolences may be made at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

William Alonzo Telker, III, 53, of Malden, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Malden. Online condolences may be made at www.landessfuneralhome.com.

Dr. Steve Pu, of Kennett, son of the late Dr. Pin H. Pu and Elise (Yau) Pu was born December 3, 1951 in Birmingham, Alabama and departed this life June 24, 2019 at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, Mo., at the age of 67 years. Steve married Coleen McCulley on July 27, 2002 in Kennett, Missouri...

Frances Iola Cumpton, daughter of the late William T. Emery and Agnes (Thrasher) Emery was born October 10, 1927 in Senath, Missouri and departed this life on June 26, 2019 in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 91 years, 8 months and 16 days. Frances married Milford Cumpton, who preceded her in death...

Dr. Steve Pu, 67, of Kennett, passed away June 24, 2019 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com.

Frances Cumpton, 91, of Springfield, Mo., formerly of Kennett, passed away June 26, 2019 in Springfield, Mo. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett is in charge of arrangements. Online condolence may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com.

Connie Jean Cash Anderson Porter, 68, of Little River, S.C., passed away June 16, 2019.  Mrs. Porter was born October 1, 1950 in Kennett. Connie held a Master’s Degree in Home Economics from the University of Coastal Carolina. She started her career teaching home economics in Missouri and later worked for several years as a dietary manager for a large hospital corporation in Missouri and North Carolina. ...

John E. “Doc” Barnett, 53 of Cape Girardeau, Mo., passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Malden. Online condolences may be made to www.landessfuneralhome.com.

Roy Aulbine Causbie, son of the late Roy A. Causbie, Sr. and Wilma Jean (Truelove) Causbie was born May 19, 1960 in Kennett, and departed this life June 24, 2019 at the age of 59 years, 1 month and 5 days. Roy married Regina Hartgroves December 22, 1985 in Senath, Mo...

Billy Tansil, son of the late William and Helen kelley Tansil, was born December 25, 1941, in Hornersville, Mo., and passed away June 19, 2019 at Arkansas Methodist Hospital, in Paragould, Ark., at the age of 77 years. His survivors include two sons, Billy Wayne Tansil and wife, Stephanie, of Senath, Mo., and Byron Tansil and wife, Heather, of Paragould, Ark; one daughter, Sylvia Tansil of Jonesboro, Ark.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Tommy Tansil and wife, Kathy, of Senath, Dale Tansil and wife, Janice, of Kerrville, Texas; two sisters, Betty Kramer of Senath, and Katherine Green also of Senath; other relatives and many friends.. ...