Obituaries

Samuel Eugene Massey, son of the late Phillip and Salona (Garner) Massey was born April 20, 1936 in Silverdale, Mo., and departed this life October 19, 2018 at NHC in Kennett. Sam married Jo Ann O’Dell on April 16, 1992 in Senath. He is survived by his wife: Jo Ann Massey of Hollywood, Mo.; three sons: Tony Cogburn and wife Ann of Piggott, Ark., Donald Cogburn and wife Jody of Hornersville, and son-in-law: Allen Tanner of Kennett; three daughters: Angel Cogburn and Jason Holbert of Foley, Mo., Kristina Newman and husband Paul of St. ...

Corbett Lee “Corky” Reagan II, 73, of Ft. Worth, Texas, passed away October 11, 2018. He was born October 26, 1944, in Kennett, the first child of Corbett Lee and Jeffie Jean Reagan. Corky attended school in Kennett and graduated from Kennett High School in 1962. He was a National Merit Finalist and was a member of the K Club, Key Club and the tennis team. He attended Westminster College and Arkansas State University...

William “Bill” Thomas Downs, 62, of Campbell, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. William, son of John Hubert Downs, Sr. and Betty Laverne Whorton Smith, was born Monday June 18, 1956 in Gideon. He worked at the local Auto Parts store...

Deronda Ann Boston (nee Luther), 78, of Winnetka, Calif., passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018. Deronda was born to Delbert A. Luther, Sr. and Agnes Champ Luther on the farm of her Grandfather, Augustus Logan Luther, near White Oak. That farm was first put under plow in 1856 and continues to be owned by his descendants to this date. ...

Jimmy Ray Wilson, 77, son of the late Charley Wilson and Mae (Smithson) Wilson was born February 4, 1941 in Gibson, Missouri and departed this life on October 15, 2018. Jimmy married Kay Lutes on August 1, 1960 in Kennett. Survivors include his wife: Kay Wilson of Holcomb; two sons: Jamie (Kelly) Wilson of Piggott, Ark., and Jason (Rhonda) Wilson of Duette, Fla.; two grandchildren: Logan Wilson of Smyrna, Tenn., and Reed Wilson of Piggott, Ark.; other relatives and many friends...

Harold Morrow of Dexter, husband of Marlene, will have memorial services conducted Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 3:00 p.m., in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 1013 S. Madison St. in Malden.

Terry Truman Crawford, 69, son of the late Paul Crawford and Lovie (Demay) Crawford was born November 2, 1948 in Kennett, and departed this life on October 14, 2018. Terry married Sandra Kennedy on July 24, 1986. Survivors include his wife: Sandra Crawford of Kennett,; three sons: Jerry Paul (Adina) Crawford of Chattanooga, Tenn., Derrick (Lee Ann) Crawford of Georgetown, Texas, and Seth Crawford of Kennett; one daughter: Teri Katherine Crawford of Kennett; two grandchildren: Blake Crawford of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Madelyn Crawford of Georgetown, Texas; four brothers: Kenneth Crawford, Larry Crawford and Rollin Crawford all of Kennett, and Jim Crawford of Conway, Ark.; three sisters: Gloria Ray and Paula Gargus both of Kennett, and Debbie Aspen of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, nephews, great-great nieces and nephews.. ...

Ralph L. Burson, of Campbell, was born September 12, 1926, in Piggott, Arkansas, to the late William Claude Burson and the late Lena Bainbridge Burson, and departed this life Monday, October 15, 2018 at General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, at the age of 92 years...

Jo Ann Cooper, 63, of Blytheville, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at her home. Jo Ann was born in Gobbler, Missouri to Roy Lee and Mary Jane Joyce Cunningham. She was a former waitress at Blytheville Truck Stop, Blytheville Country Club and Grants in Jonesboro. She also worked as an office attendant at Price Chopper...

Johnny “John” Stoker, 72, son of the late A.P. Stoker and Maxine (Fisher) Stoker was born October 7, 1946 in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on October 13, 2018. John married Virginia (Evans) Bynum on August 5, 2004 in Piggott, Ark. Survivors include his wife: Virginia Stoker of Kennett; one son: Toby (Nikki) Stoker of Jonesboro, Ark.; two step-sons: James (Rhonda) Wood of St. ...

Robert E. Bradley, 78, son of the late M.M. “Jeff” Bradley and Binnie (Rainbolt) Bradley was born January 1, 1940 in Morrilton, Ark., and departed this life on October 15, 2018. Robert married Betty Dollins on December 4, 1958. Survivors include his wife: Betty Bradley of Senath; two sons: Joe and Sherri Bradley of Humboldt, Tenn., and Brett E. ...

Terry Truman Crawford, 69, of Kennett, passed away October 14, 2018 in Kennett. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements.

Sue Ellen Shaw, 73, of Malden, was born May 26, 1945 to Beulah Fulkerson Eaton and the late Warren Eaton, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She departed this life Sunday, October 7, 2018 at her residence in Malden. Sue had been an Elementary School Teacher and a Junior High School Counselor for the Malden School System. ...

Bennie L. Crawford, son of the late Loyd R. Crawford and Ira (Page) Crawford was born July 26, 1945 in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life October 9, 2018 at the age of 73 years. Bennie married Mary Estes who preceded him in death. Survivors include two sons: Scott (Valerie) McRill of Kennett, Chris (Brenda) Crawford of Kennett; daughter: Megan Estes of Kennett; two brothers: Joe (Dorothy) Crawford of Michigan, Mark (Lois) Crawford of Piggott, Ark.; three grandchildren: Adam McRill, Megan Jackson and Chris Crawford II; one great-grandchild: Sawyer Lee Ann Jackson; other relatives and friends.. ...

Elmo Junior Sharp, of Kennett, son of the late Hubert Holman and Nadine (Berry) Holman was born September 12, 1941, in Deerland, Mo., and departed this life October 11, 2018 at the age of 77 years and 29 days. Elmo married Connie Reed June 3, 1984, in Kennett...

Betty E. Douglass passed away October 9, 2018 at her home in Eaton Rapids, Michigan at the age of 89. She was born August 27, 1929 in Bernie, Missouri, the seventh child of Arthur and Lula (Veatch) Summers. She grew up in Missouri and later the family moved to Michigan where she graduated from Pontiac High School. ...

Mrs. Donnie Evon Yount, of White Oak, daughter of the late Marvin Smith and Hazel (McCoin) Smith was born September 8, 1942 in Malden, and departed this life October 8, 2018 at her residence at the age of 76 years and 1 day. Donnie married Kenneth Yount October 8, 1960. Kenneth preceded her in death December 24, 2017...

Rosalee Ann McGhee, 79, of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Kennett, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018. She was born in Poughkeepsie, Ark., December 3, 1938 to Lela Damona (Runsick) Tuggle and Linzie Lee Tuggle. She was an only child. Prior to school age, her family moved to Kennett. ...

Betty Snow Rickman Lidy, daughter of the late Chester Lee Garrard and Lula (Smith) Garrard was born January 29, 1936 in Adamsville, Tennessee, and departed this life October 9, 2018 at the age of 82 years, 8 months and 10 days. Betty married Doyle Rickman (father of her children) and later married Ray Lidy who preceded her in death...

Karen Winchester, 64, of Gibson, Missouri, passed away October 6, 2018, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born April 14, 1954, in Gideon, Missouri, and was the daughter of Marvin and Mildred (Teel) Strickland. Karen was united in marriage to Lonnie Winchester March 11, 1975...

William Lee Zimmerman, 84, of Malden, Missouri, was born April 22, 1934 to the late Hershel Wiley Zimmerman and Goldie Mae Venable Zimmerman in Malden. He departed this life Monday, October 8, 2018 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. William had been a car driver for Baldwin Ford and he was a member of the Sunnyvale Baptist Church. ...

Robbie Lorene McMahon, daughter of the late Louis Withrow and Ella Lorene (Neal) Withrow was born May 17, 1930 in Pemiscot County, Missouri, and departed this life October 8, 2018 at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro, at the age of 88 years, 4 months and 21 days. Robbie married William “Bill” McMahon December 18, 1953. Bill preceded her in death May 1, 2008...

Carolyn Edwards, wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend passed away suddenly on Friday, October 5, 2018. Carolyn Moxley Edwards, daughter of the late Ray .and Myrtle (Kirkman) Moxley was born on April 2, 1940 in Kennett, Missouri. On November 19, 1960 Carolyn married Gilbert Edwards, they were blessed with much love, love of family, friends and especially their children, Emma Jo, Rick, Glenda, Loretta and Carolyn Sue...

Rebecca Ann Yates, 78, daughter of the late R.D. McEen and Lucy (Noles) McEen was born November 12, 1939 in Trumann, Ark., and departed this life on October 7, 2018. Survivors include: one son: Dan (Sheryl) Yates of Marion, Iowa; three daughters: Brenda Corbin of Nixa, Mo., Linda Gesken of Brighton, Mo., and Beverly (Tim) McKee of Springfield, Mo.; ten grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister: Betty Ruth Owen of Mena, Ark.; and other relatives and many friends.. ...

Beverly Deloris Williams, 77, died October 6, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. Beverly was born to the late Andrew Jackson Brock and Cora (Dykes) Brock on March 11, 1941 in Bragg City. Beverly married Gaylon Williams on October 25, 1963 in Kennett...

Mrs. Donnie Yount, 76, of White Oak, passed away October 8, 2018 in White Oak. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements.

Carolyn Edwards, 78 , of Kennett, passed away October 5, 2018 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett is in charge of arrangements.

Ronnie Lee Wagoner, of Malden, was born May 30, 1953, in Gideon, Mo., to the late Albert Lee Wagoner and the late Ruby Joann Morrison Wagoner, and departed this life Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at his residence at the age of 65 years. Mr. Wagoner was a veteran, having served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a retired Auto Mechanic...

Michael David Ross, son of the late Burl Eugene Ross and Ruby (Odom) Ross was born December 29, 1952 in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life October 1, 2018 at the age of 65 years, 9 months and 2 days. Michael married Nancy Swinger on October 30, 1970 in Frisco, Missouri...

Mildred Jenkins born January 25, 1932 in Taylor, Penn., passed away peacefully in the company of her children on the evening of September 27, 2018 at NHC Kennett after a long illness. Her husband, J.B. Jenkins, a Senath native, preceded her on January 18, 1984...

Tommy Chandler, 87, son of the late J.P. and Maebelle (Tatum) Chandler was born May 29, 1931 in Bucoda, Missouri and departed this life October 1, 2018. Tommy married Marguerite Akers on January 23, 1955 in Senatobia, Miss. She preceded him in death on August 3, 2007...

Helen Mize, 76, of Cardwell, passed away September 29, 2018 at her residence in Cardwell. McDaniel Funeral Service of Senath in charge of the arrangements.

Johnny Dean Montgomery, 61, Major, USAF, Retired. son of the late Jesse A. Montgomery and Onita (Thompson) Montgomery was born June 3, 1957 and departed this life on September 21, 2018. Johnny married Nancy Ronell. Survivors include his wife: Nancy Ronell Montgomery of Battlefield, Mo.; three daughters: Tina and Justin McClish and family, Kristen Callis and family, and Becky and Brian Branum and family; three brothers: Larry A. ...

Max Ray Averett, 89, son of the late Iley Phillip and Ruth (Presley) Averett was born December 12, 1928 in Scottshill, Tenn., and departed this life on September 28, 2018. Max married Peggy Lynn Malone on November 15, 1947 in Piggott, Ark. She preceded him in death on Feb. 27, 2014...

Dr. James Russell Burcham, Jr., 93, son of the late James Russell Burcham, Sr., and Amy Williams Burcham, was born in Cardwell, on June 8, 1925. He went to be with the Lord on September 19, 2018. On August 23, 1945, he and Rosemary Back of Cardwell, were married in Long Beach, Calif. They were married for 72 years...

Max Averett, 89, of Kennett, passed away September 28, 2018 in Kennett. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements.

Max Ray Averett, 89, son of the late Iley Phillip and Ruth (Presley) Averett was born December 12, 1928 in Scottshill, Tenn., and departed this life on September 28, 2018. Max married Peggy Lynn Malone on November 15, 1947 in Piggott, Ark. Survivors include three daughters: Vicki (Herb) Campbell, Becky (Jerry) Kelly, and Rhonda (Richie) Lancaster all of Kennett; Max had ten grandchildren: Cindy Jackson, Jill Howard, Dena Robbins, Dana Swink, John David Lemonds Chris Harmon, Sarah Spain, Michael Harmon, Josh Lancaster and Brittney Moore; 17 great grandchildren; one brother: Jerry Wayne Averett of Nesbit, Miss.; one sister: Betty Branum of Kennett; other relative and many friends.. ...

Jerrus Don Harris, 82, son of the late Earl Hubert Harris and Myrtle Mae (Edwards) Harris was born September 11, 1936 in Kennett, and departed this life on September 23, 2018. Jerrus married Elaine Phillips on April 2,1982 in Kennett. Survivors include his wife: Elaine Harris of Kennett; three daughters: Jerrus Ann Lack, Donna (Larry) Young, and Debbie Tuten all of Kennett; two brothers: Tommy Harris of Louisiana, and Glen Earl (Dianna) Harris of Kennett; one sister: Glenda Mae Vilseck of Memphis, Tenn.; two stepsons; Chris (Brenda) Crawford of Kennett, and Scott (Valerie) McRill; nine grandchildren: Gene Lack, Jr., Sarah (Jeremy) Swindle, Jonathan Lack, Sarah (Chris) Champion, John Young, Amber (Ryan) Cuff, Adam McRill, Megan (Daniel) Jackson and Chris Crawford II; four great-grandchildren: Corbin Swindle, Levin Cuff, Sawyer Jackson and Paris Cuff; other relatives and many friends.. ...

Timothy Scott “Tim” House, 48, of Malden, passed a way Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Roger Dale Boone, 68, son of the late R Z Boone and Ruby James Dixon was born May 15, 1950 in St. Louis, Mo., and departed this life on September 23, 2018. Roger married Elaine Fincher on August 12 1999 in Piggott, Ark.

Margaret Ann Bonnell was born September 26, 1941. She passed away on September 17, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Glen and Dolly Rogers, Kennett. After graduating from Kennett High School, she attended Harding College, Searcy, Ark., where she met her husband, Charles Wilford Bonnell. They were married on October 28, 1962. She went on to earn her MS degree from Arkansas State University...

Jerrus Don Harris, 82, of Kennett, passed away September 23, 2018 in Kennett. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements.

Virginia Mae Brown, 90, daughter of the late Ferdinand Dewey Hinch and Florence Pearl Green Hinch, was born November 8, 1927 in Three Sands, Okla. She passed away September 21, 2018. Virginia married William Taylor Brown, Jr. He preceded her death on December 17, 2000...

Mrs. Helen Pat Fieser, 93, of Campbell, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018 at her daughter’s residence in McKinney Texas. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Campbell. Online condolences may be made to landessfh2@yahoo.com or on the website: www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Shirley Hardin, of Cullman, Alabama, formerly of Kennett, daughter of the late Ira Milburn and Opal May (Ford) Milburn, was born February 8, 1944 in Kennett and departed this life September 19, 2018 at the age of 74 years. Shirley married Robert Lewis who preceded her in death. Later Shirley married Larry Hardin...

Michael Wayne Howell, 57, of Mena, Arkansas, died Thursday, September 13, 2018 in Collierville, Tennessee. He was born Friday, June 16, 1961 to James Richard and Jeanette Pinkston Howell in Memphis, Tennessee. Mike lived his life serving the Lord, his family and others. ...

For those who didn’t know him, Donald Brooks’ gruff exterior, with his trademark long beard and usually carrying a hefty walking stick, may have concealed the fact this “mountain man” was a kind and gentle soul. Donald went home to be with the Lord this past Friday, September 14 following a brief illness...

Gregory Allen Buys, 67, of Paraould, Ark., passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018. He was born February 27, 1951 to Boyd and Betty Buys. Greg was a loving dad and granddad. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and playing baseball. He was preceded in death by his parents...

George Jerry Byers, of Kennett, son of the late George Albert Byers and Marie (Price) Byers, was born June 21, 1941 in Hayti, Missouri and departed this life September 16, 2018 at St. Bernard Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas, at the age of 77 years, 2 months and 26 days. George married Betty Manning August 15, 1965 in Hayti...

Chandler Conor Thompson, 6 months, of Malden, was born February 20, 2018 to Jonathon Thompson and Ashley Smith, in Kennett, Missouri. He departed this life Sunday, September 16, 2018. Chandler is survived by his parents, Ashley Smith and Jonathon Thompson of Malden; brother Colton Smith of Malden; grandparents, Ken Thompson and wife, Sandy, of Malden, Anita Daniels of Sikeston and Mark McDonald of Bernie; great-grandmothers, Peggy Thompson of Malden, and Pat Taylor of Risco; great-grandfather, Larry Daniels of New Madrid; aunts, Michelle Thompson, Chasity Thompson and Carissa McDonald; and uncle, Anthony Thompson.. ...