Obituaries

AREA DEATHS

AREA DEATHS

AREA DEATHS

Barbara Ann Collins, daughter of the late Floyd Sparks and Eunice (Horne) Sparks, was born July 31, 1943 in Deering, Missouri and departed this life June 16, 2022 at the age of 78 years. Barbara married Milford Hart Collins April 9, 1982 in Kennett, Mo...

Linda Carolyn Pritchard, 73, of Kennett, Missouri, has been reunited with her beloved husband, Larry Keith Pritchard, after a monumental battle with ill health over the past several years. During her illness she carried a fierce determination to never show defeat, to never give the enemy any ground to work from, and maintained a positive and upbeat demeanor throughout...

AREA DEATHS

Christopher James Land, son of Stacy George and the late Jerry Lynn Land III, was born June 28, 1988 in Blytheville, Arkansas, and departed this life June 11, 2022 at the age of 33 years, 11 months and 14 days. Christopher married Stacy Stracener November 9, 2018 in Kennett, Mo...

Marilyn Wallace Bullock, daughter of the late Wayne Wallace and Winifred Bledsoe Wallace, was born Saturday, October 5, 1946, in Kennett, and departed this life Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Heritage Nursing Center in Kennett, at the age of 75 years, 7 months and 30 days...

Robert Wayne Jackson, son of the late William Jackson and Oma Dugger Jackson, was born August 15, 1947 in Rives, Missouri, and departed this life June 6, 2022 at the age of 74 years, 9 months and 22 days. Robert married Wilma Skaggs May 17, 1997. His survivors include his wife, Wilma Jackson of Kennett; six sons, Tony Houart of Holcomb, Mo., Charles Tingle of Kennett, Kelly Houart of Oregon, Scott Harmon of Sikeston, Mo., Brian Harmon of Kennett, Christopher Harmon of Kennett; one daughter, Tammy Kidd of Michigan; sixteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, David Jackson of Scott, Ark.; two sisters, Nita Fay Dawson of Kennett, Pat Davis of Desoto, Mo.; other relatives and friends.. ...

Freddie Lee Hollis, 66 of Arbyrd, Mo., passed away from this life June 4, 2022.  Freddie was one of five children born to Edward and Hazel Hollis of Cherry Valley, Ark. He is survived by his two daughters, Tiffany (Brent) Moore of Jonesboro, Ark., Danna (Mike) Baugh of Paragould, Ark.; and one sister, Phyllis Mays of Marion, Ark. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends...

Ashtin Craig Hubbard, son of Tracy Walker Wigfill and the late Glenn Hubbard, was born Saturday, November 25, 1989, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., and departed this life Sunday, June 5, 2022, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., at the age of 32 years, 6 months and 11 days...

Patricia Gale Mount, 82, of Kennett, Missouri, passed away June 4, 2022 in Kennett. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com.

Joan Crawford Odom, daughter of the late Billy Edward Crawford and Opal Irene Crawford, was born Monday, August 24, 1959, in Kennett, and departed this life Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, Ark., at the age of 62 years, 9 months and 11 days...

Harry Keith Russell, 77, of Malden, Missouri, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Ridgeview Living Community in Malden. Harry, son of Albert and Sophie Kryga Russell, was born Friday, May 25, 1945 in Chicago, Ill. He worked at Ray & Lee’s and later Ernie’s Country Kitchen for several years. He was of the Christian faith; an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan, and a lover of music...

Betty Carroll, daughter of the late Dennis Alexander and Madge Layne Thomas, was born November 7, 1925, in Silverdale, Missouri, and passed away May 26, 2022 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 96 years. Her survivors include two Sons, Danny Carroll (Dana) of Springfield, Mo.,...

Jerry Don “Smokie” Wilson, 75, of Bainbridge, Georgia, formerly of Campbell, Mo. and surrounding areas, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022 at his residence in Bainbridge. Smokie, son of Robert McKinley and Mary Elizabeth Smith Wilson, was born Tuesday, August 27, 1946 in Holcomb, Mo...

Betty Mae Davis,75, was born the oldest child to the late Ules C. Walker Sr. and Effie Mae Payne Walker on April 20, 1947, in Catron, Mo. It was on Friday, May 13, 2022, at Winchester Place, while surrounded by her family, she quietly transitioned from mortality to immortality as an angel ushered her into her eternal rest...

Eunice Ellen Sparks, 92, of Malden, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Winchester Place in Bernie, Missouri. Eunice, daughter of Walter Wilburn and Alice Brandon Baker, was born Friday, December 20, 1929 in Malden, Mo. She retired from the Malden School District, having worked in the cafeteria, and was a member of the First General Baptist Church in Malden...

Glenda Faye Lewis, 80, of Wappapello, Missouri, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Campbell. Online condolences may be made at landessfh2@yahoo.com or on the website at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Jeannie Higgins, 70, of Campbell, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at her residence. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at landessfh2@yahoo.com or on the website at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

William “Bill” Bradley, 76, of Malden, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at landessfh2@yahoo.com or on the website at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Juanita Louise Carrel Cook went to be with her Lord and Savior, passing away peacefully of natural causes on May 17, 2022 at the age of 85. Born on October 10, 1936 in Bragg City, Missouri, Juanita was valedictorian of her Malden High School, Class of 1954...

Wanda Loveta King, 93, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at her residence in Poplar Bluff. Wanda, daughter of Jerry and Opal Snider Loafman, was born Monday, December 3, 1928 in Campbell, Mo. She was a housewife and a member of the Bethany General Baptist Church in Campbell...

Connie Dewayne Edwards, Jr., 53, of Malden, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022, at his residence in Malden. Connie, son of Connie Dewayne, Sr. and Jeannetta Kaye Floyd Edwards, was born Thursday, May 30, 1968 in Kennett. He was a heavy equipment operator; was of the Pentecostal faith; and a member of the SAL Post 494 (Sons of American Legion)...

Ida Faye Sipes, 60, of Campbell, Missouri, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 at Southeast Health of Stoddard County in Dexter, Mo. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to landessfh2@yahoo.com, or on the website at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Dorothy Louise Miederhoff, 83, of Malden, Missouri passed away Friday, May 13, 2022 at her residence in Malden.  Dorothy, daughter of Bernard Anton and Christine Deiken Miederhoff, was born Friday, September 23, 1938 in Malden. She was a homemaker and a member of the St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Malden...

Mariola Jo Yates, 64, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, passed to heaven’s gate Sunday, May 8, 2022. She was born Feb. 19, 1958, in Kennett, Mo., to Dr. Elbert Pearson and Hester Wayne Sissom Petty. Mariola was vibrant and was the homecoming queen of Southland High School in Cardwell...

Kenny Paul Gardner, son of the late Kenneth and Frankie Ivy Gardner, was born December 14, 1955 in Hornersville, Mo., and passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at NEA Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 66 years. Survivors include one son, Craig Reed and wife, Dana, of Jonesboro; one grandson, Garrett Paul Reed; one great-grandson, Aiden Craig Reed; four brothers, Tony, Dale, Johnny and Randy Gardner; his aunt,Vadis Gardner Brooks (Richard Glover) of Senath; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.. ...

Enola Jane Shepard, 93, passed away at her home, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born December 12, 1928 in Burdette, Ark., to James Edgar and Verna T. Hoover Self. As a very young child, the family moved to Kennett, Mo. She married Melvin Arley Shepard at First Baptist Church, October 1, 1947. ...

Becky Waller, 61, of Clarkton, Missouri, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville, Ark. Arrangements are under the direction of Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden. Online condolences may be made at www.bradshawfh.com...

Enola Shepard, 93, of Fort Smith, Arkansas formerly of Kennett, Mo., passed away May 8, 2022 in Fort Smith. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com.

James William “Buck” Breece, 78, of Lilbourn, Missouri, formerly of Gideon, Mo., passed away Thursday May 5, 2022 at his residence. Landess Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Velma Jean Hobbs, 92, of Kennett, Missouri, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in Mascoutah, Ill. Velma was born July 24, 1929, to the late E. C. Wood and Mary Louise Hanley Wood in Greene County. Velma was a member of Slicer Street Church of Christ in Kennett. Velma loved her church family, and volunteered in the church every chance she got. She was a retired administration assistant...

Evelyn Alice Fowler, daughter of the late Frank Westmorlan and Althea Patillo Westmorlan, was born September 16, 1926, in Dunklin County, Missouri, and departed this life May 2, 2022, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter, Mo., at the age of 95 years...

Gary Eugene “Jug” Allen, the son of the late A.J. and Mable Reeves Allen, was born May 13, 1940, in Risco, Mo. He was a United States Army veteran. Gary was also a member of the Sunnyvale General Baptist Church. On May 12, 2011, in Malden, Mo., he was united in marriage to Sandy Williams Allen. She survives...

Michael Keith Bowling, son of Shirley (Jones) Bowling and the late Junior Clinton Bowling, was born September 1, 1960 in Rockford, Illinois, and departed this life May 1, 2022 at the age of 61 years. Survivors include his mother: Shirley Bowling of Kennett, Mo.; brother: Clinton Dale (Jacki) Bowling of Roscoe, Ill.; sister: Deborah (John)  Masingill of Machesney Park, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews...

Clarice Jane Caneer Foster, 84, passed away April 24, 2022 at her daughter and son-in-law’s home in St. Peters, Missouri. She was born in Kennett December 11, 1937, daughter of the late George L. Caneer and Jessie Fern (Berry) Caneer. Claire was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Foster...

Randy McDaniel, son of the late Alvin and Ollie Callahan McDaniel, was born February 13, 1949, in Kennett, Missouri, and passed away Monday, April 25, 2022 at his residence in Cardwell, Mo., at the age of 73 years. His survivors include two sons, Randy McDaniel, Jr., of Cardwell, David McDaniel of Cardwell; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Lary McDaniel and Toni of Kennett; other relatives and many friends...

Paul Earl Robinson, Jr., son of Paul Earl Robinson, Sr. and Judy Houg, was born Friday, April 3, 1992, in Paragould, Ark., and departed this life Monday, April 18, 2022 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, at the age of 30 years and 15 days...

Stella Laverne Wilson, 85, of Malden, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022 at her residence. A private family graveside service under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Malden will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made to landessfh2@yahoo.com, or on the website at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

James Johnson, Jr., 94, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at landessfh2@yahoo.com or on the website at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Hubert Junior Reed, of Holcomb, Missouri, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at Heritage Nursing Center in Kennett, at the age of 94 years. Mr. Reed was born April 12, 1928, the son of the late Fred and Dolly Reed of Holcomb, Mo. He graduated from Holcomb High School in 1946. ...

Glenn Edwin Cannon, son of the late Glenn Edward Cannon and Hettie Withers Cannon, was born Wednesday, June 23, 1937, in Patterson, Ark., and departed this life Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at his residence in Caruth, Mo., at the age of 84 years, 9 months and 28 days...

Nelda Kirkwood, 100, of Campbell, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2000 at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. Services for Ms. Kirkwood are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Campbell. Condolences may be made to landessfh2@yahoo.com, or on the website at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Girtie Mae Branch was born May 25, 1939, in Hornersville, Missouri, to her late parents, Tom and Floradale McGuire. She passed away April 14, 2022 at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 82 years. Girtie was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Gene Branch; two sisters, Butone Housman and Juanita Gozell; and one brother, Frank Hurst...

Jewell May (Estes) Mabrey was born May 13, 1931, in Paragould, Arkansas, to the late Thomas Jefferson Estes and Mary Ellen (Faulkner) Estes. She passed away April 18, 2022, at her home in Cardwell, Mo., at the age of 90 years.  Jewell married Bladen Mabrey July 25, 1953. He preceded her in death April 1, 2011. ...

Jewell Mabrey, 90, of Cardwell, Missouri, passed away April 18, 2022 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. McDaniel Funeral Service of Senath is in charge of arrangements.

Gloria Childress, daughter of the late Willie Charles Childress and Annie Sue Jones Childress, was born Saturday, March 29, 1947, in Newport, Ark., and departed this life Saturday, April 9, 2022, at her residence in Kennett at the age of 75 years and 11 days...

Marjorie “Muggs” Evelynn Williams Bunting, the daughter of Frank Williams and Evaline Brashers Williams was born April 20, 1927 in Kennett, Missouri. On November 8, 1944 in Piggott, Ark., she was united in marriage to Edward Lee Bunting. He preceded her in death March 12, 2007...

Phillip Earl Carnell, son of the late Arvel Dewitt Carnell and Katie Mae Taylor Carnell, was born Tuesday, August 22, 1944, and departed this life Sunday, April 10, 2022, at his residence in Kennett at the age of 77 years, 7 months and 19 days. Left to carry on his legacy is his loving wife of 57 years, Erma Jean Carnell of Kennett; two daughters, LaDawn Carnell and Kim Carnell both of Kennett; grandchildren, Cody and Heather Dawson (Kipton, Cruz, Kensie) of Blytheville, Ark., Jonathon and Heather Percifull (Noah, Avery Kate, Nolan Shane) of Kennett, Andrew and Taylor Rodrigeuz (Aliza Jane) San Bernardino, Calif., Brian and Cassidy Buchanan (Grayson, Weston) of Kennett, Beau Carnell of Kennett; brothers, Kenneth Carnell (Shirley), Tony Carnell (Marcia), and Ray Ivy (Rae nell); sisters, Jane Jarrett, Nancy Parker (Wincle), Sharon Montgomery (Joel); sisters-in-law, Carolyn Carnell and Patricia Perkins.. ...