Obituaries

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.. ...

David William Adcox Jr. , age 80, died on Tuesday, June 25th, 2019. Survivors include his son David W. Adcox III of Colorado Springs,  CO, fiancee Glyn Logue of Ash Flat, AR, granddaughter Ashley and Allen Brogdon, great-grandchildren Brody, Liam, and Isabella Brogdon of Ash Flat, AR, niece Lori Erickson Paulsen, nephew Brian Erickson of Fort Worth, TX, and brother Jimmy Adcox of Newport, AR...

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.