Obituaries

Mary Frances McDonald, 76, of Red Bay, Ala., formerly of Clarkton, passed away Friday, August 11 at Generations of Red Bay ini Red Bay, Ala. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Juanita Beauton Cain, 87, of Malden, passed away Monday, August 14, at her residence in Malden. Landess Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Mae A. Crowe, daughter of the late Norman Jones Robbins and Eula Pearl Teeter Robbins, was born Jan. 31,1927 in Tupelo, Miss., and departed this life Aug. 14, 2017 at the age of 90 years. Survivors include: one sister: Sarah George of Kennett; other relatives and many friends...

James Murrell Willett, son of Paul Dennis and Libby (Akers) Dennis was born March 31, 1959 in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on August 9, 2017 at the age of 58. James married Kathy Frazer on April 19, 2004 in Piggott, Arkansas. Survivors include: his wife: Kathy Willett of Kennett; four sons: Lonnie Willett of Clarkton, Nathan Green of Monroe, La.; Phillip Green of Lafayette, La.; Daniel Boggs II of Clarkton; five daughters: Kari Brawner of Willard, Mo., Ashley Shoemaker of Wheaton, Mo., Jacqueline Vannasdall of Kennett, Jenny Mantz of Holcomb, and Buela Young of Marmaduke, Ark.; his mother and father: Libby and Paul Dennis of Kennett; 16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.. ...

Ronnie McElwrath, 79, of Holcomb, passed away August 9, 2017 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com.

Lucy May Brooks, daughter of the late Luther Fox and Althie Fox, was born Oct. 22, 1927 in Kennett and departed this life on Aug. 11, 2017 at the age of 89 years. Lucy married George Brooks on March 8, 1946. George preceded her in death on April 20, 2006...

Joan Marie Parker, of Williamsville, daughter of the late Sam Hatcher and Martha Marie (Parks) Hatcher, was born August 27, 1956 in Sandwich, Ill., and departed this life August 8, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center at the age of 60 years. Joan married Fred Parker June 11, 2010 in Stone County, Arkansas...

Bobby Lee Brown, 81, of Malden, passed away Monday, Aug. 7 at his residence in Malden. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Elton Eugene “Gene” Crawford, of Kennett, son of Paul Crawford and Lovey Demay Crawford, was born July 10, 1934 and passed away August 5, 2017 in Rector, Ark. Gene is survived by his wife Mary; two sons, Eugene Crawford and wife, Shannon, of Tucson, Arizona, and Brian Crawford of Kennett; one daughter, Kenndaline Fowler and husband, Rich, of Helena, Mont.; two step-daughters, Amber Moore of Leachville, Ark., and Shawn Pittman of Gosnell, Ark.; one step-son, Phillip Gage of White Oak; fourteen grandchildren; brothers, Kenneth Crawford, Donald Crawford, Larry Crawford, Terry Crawford and Rollin Crawford of Kennett, and Jim Crawford of Conway, Ark.; three sisters, Gloria Ray and Paula Gargas of Kennett, and Debbie Aspen of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.. ...

Billy Max James 59, of Wardell, Missouri passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 17, 1957 in Hayti, Missouri to the late Joe Mac and Lavern Arant-James. He enjoyed camping, going to Derby’s, taking care of his pool, grilling for his family, working in his yard and growing his fantastic garden every year. ...

Paul Charles Alexander, 72, of Caruthersville, was born to Clara Creasy and Howard Alexander pm Feb. 28, 1945 in Pemiscot County, Mo., and passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Preceding him in death were his parents Clara Creasy and Howard Alexander...

Travis Dale Blue, Sr., 74, of White Oak, son of the late James H. “Herman” Blue and Hazel Dye Blue, was born March 10, 1943 in Frisbee, and departed this life August 5, 2017 at St Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Travis married Mardella Terry on December 29, 1961 in Kennett...

Judith Anne Jansson, age 64, of Allen, Texas, formerly of Kennett, Missouri, passed away on August 4, 2017.  She was born November 7, 1952, in Duncan, Oklahoma to M.M. and Ima Jeanne Evelyn (Cates) Hightower. On December 28, 1973, Judy married Karl Jansson in Duncan, Oklahoma.  Judy was a loving wife and mother.  She loved her Savior Jesus Christ and she loved her family.  She was a children’s Sunday School teacher for over forty years.  She was retired from Kennett Public Schools, as a fourth grade teacher aid, at South School.  She was known by children and staff as Miss Sparkle.  She was a member of First Baptist Church in Kennett, Missouri.. ...

Alene Moore, 94 of Jonesboro, formerly of Malden, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Landess Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Billy Joe Payton, 60, of Naylor, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital in Poplar Bluff. Landess Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Pauline “Polly” Howell went home to be with her Lord and receive her heavenly reward on July 30, 2017. She was born November 17, 1926 in Gideon, to parents William Charles Macom and Doshia Gibson Macom. She was raised in Gideon. She met the love of her life Ken Howell at the Remington Rand Company in St. Louis. They married and moved to Springfield, Mo...

Barbara Ann Cuff, of Kennett, daughter of the late Winfred Sutton and Lois Jones was born October 13, 1938 in Kennett, and departed this life August 1, 2017 in Festus, Mo., at the age of 78 years. Barbara married L.C. Cuff on November 2, 1957. L.C. preceded Barbara in death April 26, 2014...

Helen Neal Elder, 82 of Malden, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017 at her residence in Malden. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Michael Easley, 58, of Kennett, passed away Friday, July 28 at his residence. McDaniel Funeral Home of Kennett is in charge of arrangements.

Judith Galindo, 64, of Malden passed away Thursday, July 27 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Landess Funeral Home of Malden in charge of arrangements.

Cecilia Dion Lynn, daughter of James Cecil Wagley and the late Beulah (Wieburg) Wagley, was born August 21,1948 in Little Rock, Ark., and departed this life on July 28, 2017, at the age of 68 years. Survivors include: four sons: Christopher Lynn of Jonesboro, Ark., Phillip Lynn and Garrett Lynn of Fayetteville, Ark., and Stuart Lynn of Springdale, Ark.; five grandchildren: Zachary Lynn, Annabelle Saucier, Hayleigh Lynn, Anna Lynn, and Daniel Lynn; her father: James Wagley of Fort Smith, Ark.; one brother: Jim Wagley of Fort Smith, Ark.; three sisters: Darlene Tesch of Pensacola, Fla., Shanda Weiburg-Cooper of Levenworth, Kan., and Harriet Pellman of Overland Park, Kan.. ...

Marie Thompson, 86, of Dexter, passed away Thursday, July 27, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter. Landess Funeral Home of Malden in charge of arrangements.

Judith Young Judith Ann Young, of Kennett, daughter of the late Veales Lavon Davidson and Bertha Zuline (Dowler) Davidson, was born Oct. 21, 1947 in Lafe, Ark. and departed this life on July 24, 2017 in Kennett at the age of 69 years. Survivors include four daughters, Robin Wilbanks and Alvin of Kennett, Stacey Moss and David of Hornersville, Misty Shaver and Monty of Kennett, Shae Bost and Josh of Bragg City; Billy Joe Young, surviving relative; seven grandchildren, Blake Wilbanks, Trevor Shaver, Rocky Joe Bost, Tanner Shaver, Jake Bost, Halle Moss and Teagan Shaver; three great grandchildren, Jaxon Wilbanks, Ella Wilbanks and Davidson Lane Wilbanks; four sisters, Patricia Furlow and Calvin of Kennett, Pam Wilkins and Paul of Paragould, Sherry Hanners and Joe of Paragould; Trella Rister of Kennett; other relatives and many friends.. ...

Ernestine Mitchell Ernestine Toole Mitchell was born July 17, 1923 in Dunklin County to the late Richard O. Toole and Lora E. Waddell Toole, and passed away July 21, 2017 at the age of 94 years. She was born n the Sumach Community to a hard working family of four. ...

Thomas “Jigger” Harmon Thomas Dale “Jigger” Harmon, son of the late Roy  John Edward Harmon and Wilcie Lee Jean (Thornberry) Harmon was born Oct. 11, 1938 in Senath, and departed this life on July 22, 2017 at the age of 78 years. Thomas married Peggy Joyce Foley on Aug. 27, 1959 in Kennett...

Carson Scott Cato, 18, passed away July 21, 2017.  Born in Little Rock on July 21, 1999, he was an excellent student and athlete who excelled in soccer and cross-country and who loved mathematics.  Carson enjoyed playing his euphonium (baritone) in the marching band. He attended Bryant Public Schools, and graduated from the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts in Hot Springs. He was well-known for his unique sense of humor and his infectious smile...

Judith Ann Young, of Kennett, daughter of the late Veales Lavon Davidson and Bertha Zuline (Dowler) Davidson, was born Oct. 21, 1947 in Lafe, Ark. and departed this life on July 24, 2017 in Kennett at the age of 69 years. Survivors include four daughters, Robin Wilbanks and Alvin of Kennett, Stacey Moss and David of Hornersville, Misty Shaver and Monty of Kennett, Shae Bost and Josh of Bragg City; Billy Joe Young, surviving relative; seven grandchildren, Blake Wilbanks, Trevor Shaver, Rocky Joe Bost, Tanner Shaver, Jake Bost, Halle Moss and Teagan Shaver; three great grandchildren, Jaxon Wilbanks, Ella Wilbanks and Davidson Lane Wilbanks; four sisters, Patricia Furlow and Calvin of Kennett, Pam Wilkins and Paul of Paragould, Sherry Hanners and Joe of Paragould; Trella Rister of Kennett; other relatives and many friends.. ...

Thomas Dale “Jigger” Harmon, son of the late Roy  John Edward Harmon and Wilcie Lee Jean (Thornberry) Harmon was born Oct. 11, 1938 in Senath, and departed this life on July 22, 2017 at the age of 78 years. Thomas married Peggy Joyce Foley on Aug. 27, 1959 in Kennett...

Ernestine Toole Mitchell was born July 17, 1923 in Dunklin County to the late Richard O. Toole and Lora E. Waddell Toole, and passed away July 21, 2017 at the age of 94 years. She was born n the Sumach Community to a hard working family of four. She and her twin sister, Earline, would round out the family to six. ...

Wanda Marie Parson, 89, of Kingston, Ill. Formerly of Gideon, died Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at her residence in Kingston, Ill. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Gideon is in charge of arrangements.

Helen Cowart, 96, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Malden, died Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Fountain Bleau Lodge in Cape Girardeau. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Kerri (Mitchell) Jones, daughter of Keith Mitchell and Terry Jo (Bankhead) Garrison was, born March 20, 1967, in Kennett, and departed this life July 17, 2017 at the age of 50 years. Kerri married Andrew Jones November 29, 1996 in Montgomery, Ala. She is survived by her husband, Andrew Jones, of Cape Girardeau; her mother and step-father, Terry Jo and Dr. ...

Reba Gay (nee Winters) Gray, age 82, of Pevely, Mo., passed away Friday, June 30, 2017, at Scenic Nursing and Rehabilitation in Herculaneum, Mo. She was born November 5, 1934, in Hornersville, the daughter of the late Mildred (nee Shands) Winters Allen and the late Lewis Winters...

Kerri (Mitchell) Jones, 50, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Kennett, passed away July 17, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett in charge of the arrangements.

Verniece “Susie” Kilburn, daughter of the late James Oran and Mary Jemima (Lemonds) Hall, was born April 6, 1927 in Caruth and departed this life July 15, 2017 at the age of 90 years. Verniece married Glenn “Red” Kilburn Aug. 15, 1946. He preceded her in death Nov. 1, 2005...

Linda Duke, 69, of Hornersville, passed away July 15, 2017 at Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center in Kennett. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com. McDaniel Funeral Service of Senath is in charge of the arrangements

Christopher Butler, son of Glennon and Wilma (Moore) Butler was born Feb. 26, 1980 in Kennett, and departed this life July 16, 2017 at the age of 37 years. Chris married Laura Ross on Nov. 5, 2004 in Kennett. He is survived by his wife, Laura Butler of Kennett; his parents, Glennon and Wilma Butler of Kennett; one son, Dawson Butler of Kennett; other relatives and many friends...

Mrs. Merle Whitaker, 92 of Campbell, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com...

Bula May Smith, 68, of Wardell, died Tuesday July 11, 2017 at Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayt. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Roseanna Porter, 58, of Malden, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2017 at her residence. Landess Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Emma Harp, 81, of Campbell, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements.

Delbert Anthony Dees, 91 of Malden, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Landess Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Jimmy Dewayne Lowe, of Kennett, son of the late Ray Lowe and Grace (Goldsmith) Lowe, was born Jan. 3, 1952 in Vallejo, Calif., and departed this life on June 28, 2017 at the age of 65 years, five months, and 25 days. Survivors include two daughters; Jeri Jo Lowe of Milan, Tenn., Nikki Wilson of Milan; three grandchildren, Bentley Burton, Jasper and Lanie Wilson; three brothers, Donnie Lowe and Debbie of Dyersburg, Bill Lowe and Debra of Kennett, Terry Lowe and Phyllis of Kennett; two sisters, Alice Adams and family of Reno, Nev., Donna Williams and family of Bakersfield, Calif., and other relatives and friends.. ...

O’Neal Smith of Arbyrd, passed from this life at the age of 90 years at Belle Meade Nursing Home, Paragould. Mr. Smith was born Sept. 8, 1926 in Cave City, Ark. to the late Cecil and Mary Bray Smith.  He was preceded in death by brothers, J.B., Buster, U.L., and Billy Joe; and sisters, Verna Montgomery and Lorene White...

Gene W. Slinkard passed peacefully from this life on Friday, July 7, 2017.  He was born on Dec. 25, 1924 in Chaffee, Missouri to the late Riley Lee and Lauretta Hale Slinkard.  Gene was also preceded in death by two brothers, Donald Slinkard and Loren Slinkard.   He married the love of his life, Mary Sue Harris on Sept. 14, 1951 in Senath. Gene and Mary Sue are both lifelong members of the Senath First United Methodist Church...

Hazel Mae Cain, of Pascola, passed away June 27, 2017 at Hayti. She was 101 years and 2 days of age. She was born June 25, 1916 in Caruthersville to Walter and Attie Mae Brumly Carter. She was a member of Pascola Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning, traveling, and sewing. She made women’s dresses and doll clothes with accessories to match, which she won many awards for her talent...

Ruth Ann Franks, 80, of Natchitoches, La., passed away Tuesday at Willis Knighton Pierremont Hospital in Shreveport, La. She was born in Hornersville and  retired from Super 8 Motel as an auditor and clerk. Ruth’s main pastime was that she loved to read books. ...

James L. Winn, 73, of Marston, died Friday, June 30, 2017 at his residence. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Cathryn Odle, 84, of Risco died Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.