Obituaries

Vince Blane Wilhite was born April 25, 1946, in Holcomb, and went to Heaven on August 29, 2019. Blane is survived by his wife: Charlotte; his son: Chris and wife, Angie; his best buddy, his grandson: Branan; mother-in-law: Charlotte Hampton; sister-in-law: Melinda Baureis; nephews: Mark Kenner, Hamilton Hilfiker, Matt Baureis, and John Baureis; other relatives and a host of friends...

Anna Faye Haynes, 70, of Campbell, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas “Slick” Miller was born November 28,1929 in Holcomb to the late William Bryant Miller and Edna Lucille Bagby Miller.  He departed this life Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Malden Nursing & Rehab at the age of 89 years 9 months and 12 days. “Slick” Miller was a manager for the Bunge Elevator Company.  He served in the U S Army from 1948-1952, and was the oldest living member of the American Legion in Malden, having served 60 plus years in many positions, including being the president. ...

Priscilla E. Wilson, 79, of Holcomb, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at NHC HealthCare in Kennett. Priscilla, daughter of Ed and Ivie Williams Dye, was born Saturday, August 17, 1940 in Holcomb. She was a retired LPN having worked in Dr. Michael Lasester’s office in Poplar Bluff for over 25 years, and was a member of the Holcomb United Methodist Church...

Katherine Mae Crowe, 53, of Paragould, Ark., passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019.  She was born December 11, 1965, in St. Louis, to Hershel and Linda Wright.  She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Tammy Sue Wright. Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Clifford Crowe; sons, Clifford Noland Crowe, William Donald Crowe, Christopher Lynn Crowe, Christian Noland Crowe, Tyler Scott Crowe, Austin Gene Crowe, Dallas James Crowe, Jonathan Tomlinson, James Tomlinson; daughter, Sueann Wright; brother, Hershel Wright Jr.; and grandchildren, Isiah Crowe, Gage Crowe, Elijah Crowe, Angela Crowe, Cody Crowe, Rylee Crowe, Luna Mae Crowe, Samuel Ray, Sandra Crowe, Lucas Crowe, Miracle Wright, Destiny Wright, Lyndah Wright, Abigail Wiedel and Bella Williams.. ...

Rondall Paul McNew, 74, son of the late Lloyd Paul and Lola Irene Baker McNew, was born December 21, 1944, in Senath, and passed away September 11, 2019 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark. He married Linda Goings May 30, 1964, in Fisk, Mo...

Mikle Ray Crawford, 51 of Piggott, Arkansas passed away September 13, 2019 at St Bernard Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com...

Steve Shelton, 62, of Corinth, Miss., passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, Miss. He was a faithful member of The Bridge Church in Burnsville Miss., where he served on the Board of Directors, the Children’s Ministry, was a teacher, and was known for his exuberant worship of His Lord Jesus Christ...

Donald Lee Kemmett, 83, of Cardwell, was born November 20, 1935 to Johnny and Maudie (Tidwell) Kemmett, at home in the Alexandria community in Greene County, Arkansas. Mr. Kemmett passed away peacefully watching TV September 3, 2019 at his home in Cardwell...

Gary Don Wilson, Jr., 42, son of Martha Lytle Hall and Gary Don Wilson, Sr., was born September 7, 1976 in Hayti, and died Monday, August 5, 2019 in Springfield, Mo. He had worked as a farm laborer and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include sons: Sonny Wilson of White Oak, Texas, and Nathan and Gary Wilson, both of Farmington, Mo; daughter: Mandy Ratcliff of St. Louis; mother and step-father: Martha and Ricky Hall of Kennett; aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends...

Ricky Lynn Dye, 62, son of the late Carl “Sonny” Dye and Billie Jean (Massey) Dye was born September 3, 1957 and departed this life on September 4, 2019. Ricky married Bonnie Smith on June 12, 2009 in Piggott, Ark. Survivors include his wife: Bonnie Dye of White Oak; three daughters: Jessica Lynn Allison of Campbell, Michele Smith of Kennett, and Christy Brown of White Oak; six grandchildren: Madison Allison and Jessie Allison, Sybil Ann Brown, Deven Smith, Gabriell Wade and Haley Wade; two great grandchildren: Ledger Allison and Lance Allison; one sister: Marsha Johnson of Holcomb; other relatives and friends.. ...

Cassie Jean Duncan, 45, daughter of the late Donald Harris and Betty (Mungle) Harris was born January 19, 1974 in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on August 29, 2019. Cassie married Gerry Duncan on July 12, 1997 in Kennett. Survivors include her husband: Gerry Duncan of Kennett; two sons: Tanner Duncan and Caleb Duncan of Kennett; one daughter: Whitnee Duncan of Jonesboro, Ark.; sister: Jodone Harris of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; several nieces, nephews and many special friends...

Betty Lynn Bradshaw, 80, of Malden, passed away Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at Winchester Nursing Center in Bernie. She was born to the later Brady and Marie Hurst Causey on Jan. 1, 1939 in Bethel Springs, Tenn. She maried Ben Bradshaw on Jan. 20, 1961 in Campbell...

Charles Edward (Ed) McCarroll, 90, of Cherokee Village, passed away Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 at Eagle Crest Nursing & Rehab in Ash Flat, Ark. He was born to the late Clarence and Dora Ballard McCarroll on April 12, 1929 in Paragould, Ark. He was a pharmacist assistant for many years in Malden, and a realtor for ten years in Bentonville, Ark., retiring from there to live in Pocahontas, Ark., for another ten years, then moving to Cherokee Village. ...

Glenda Loretta Smallmon, 80, daughter of the late Walter Berry and Beulah (Benson) Berry was born January 22, 1939 in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on August 30, 2019. Glenda married Frank Smallmon on October 30, 1952 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas...

Cassie Jean Duncan, 45, daughter of the late Donald Harris and Betty (Mungle) Harris was born January 1, 1974 in Kennett, and departed this life on August 29, 2019. Cassie married Gerry Duncan on July 12, 1997 in Kennett. Survivors include her husband: Gerry Duncan of Kennett; two sons: Tanner Duncan and Caleb Duncan of Kennett; one daughter: Whitnee Duncan of Jonesboro, Ark.; sister: Jodone Harris of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; several nieces, nephews and many special friends...

Alva D. “Peanut” Shirley, 61, son of the late James and JoNell Hamlett Shirley, was born October 11, 1957, in Kennett, and departed this life August 27, 2019- at his residence in Kennett. He was a retired employee of Emerson Electric in Kennett, having worked there for 30 years, and most recently worked as a cook for NHC-Kennett...

Henry L. McCoy, 70, of Malden passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at his residence. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Cassie Duncan, 45 of Kennett passed away August 29, 2019 in Kennett. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements.

Latonia Ann Ryans, 51, daughter of the late Jimmy Davis and the late Judy Johnson Davis and like a father: Billy Jackson was born March 13, 1968 in Blytheville, Ark., and departed this life on August 28, 2019. Survivors include her husband: Craig Ryans of Holcomb; son: John Tyler Ryans of Milton, Tenn., and Adrienne Pitts his significant other; daughter: Jessica Payne of Kennett; three grandchildren: Weston Williford, Jaxon Williford and Addison Williford; sister: April (Jason) Moody of Kennett; aunt: Christy (Steve) Tice of Kennett; nephew: Logan Moody; other relatives and friends.. ...

Sean Droke, son of the late Joe and Nancy Brewer Droke, was born June 20, 1969, in Murray, Ky., and departed this life August 28, 2019 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 50 years. Sean was a veteran, having served his country in the United States Air Force...

Glynn Dale Baker, 64, son of the late Roy Dale and Winnie Viola (Lambert) Baker, was born August 12, 1955 in Hayti, Missouri and departed this life August 23, 2019. Glynn married Barbara Finley on September 1, 1974. He is survived by his wife: Barbara Baker of Kennett; one daughter: Amanda Belcher and husband Jason of Kennett; three grandchildren: Austin Baker, Haven Baker and Madox Belcher; three brothers: Bobby Baker of Campbell, Benny Baker of Nixa, Mo., and Danny Baker of Paragould, Ark.; four sisters: Lillian Wilder of Holcomb, Shirley Gibson of Paragould, Ark., Ileen Swift of Fairdealing, Mo., and Deborah Tune of Mount Enterprise, Texas; other relatives and many friends.. ...

Wanda “PUG” Matthews, 92, of Malden, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Malden Nursing & Rehab in Malden. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Malden.

Barbara Ann Caraway, 79, daughter of the late James R. Caraway and Eva Lucille (Weaver) Caraway was born August 16, 1940 in Rives, Missouri and departed this life on August 21, 2019. Survivors include (adopted saughter): Jane Caraway of Cape Girardeau; two brothers: Randal (Mary Ellen) Caraway of West Plains, and Kenneth Caraway of Searcy, Ark.; two sisters: Wilma Jean Caraway and Jane (G.W.) Caraway all of Searcy, Ark.; six grandchildren; sister-in-law: Linda Caraway of Kennett; other relatives and many friends.. ...

Eric Dwight Manning passed away peacefully at his home in Kennett August 10, 2019, at the age of 38. Eric was born September 8, 1980, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., son of Dwight (Carol) Manning of Tallapoosa, and Brenda Dean (Larry) McMillin of Kennett. Eric is survived by two sisters, Amanda Manning (Michael) Delaney of Mississippi, and Angela Manning Whitaker of Malden; three children, Brooklyn Manning of Clarkton, Adam Manning, Abbigail Manning, both of Gideon; one grandson, Sawyer Manning of Clarkton.. ...

Harold “Joe” Dickens, 69, of Chamberlain, S.D., passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at his home in Jonesboro, Ark. Joe was born July 26, 1950, in Waynesville, Mo., to Harold and Vera Dickens. He married Sally Harden January 24, 1976. His family owned Cache Beauty Supply, Inc. for 43 years...

Imogene Kinder, 81, of Malden, passed away Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Terry Lawrence, 63, of Gideon, passed away Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden in charge of arrangements.

Larry Keith Pritchard, 75, son of the late Tom Pritchard and Millie (Brown) Troutt was born September 3, 1943 in Pocahontas, Arkansas and departed this life on August 15, 2019.. Larry married Linda McNally October 25. 1999 in Piggott, Ark. Survivors include his wife: Linda Pritchard of Kennett; two sons: Michael Thomas Pritchard of Eldridge, Mo., and Jason Taylor (Joann) Pritchard of Ozark, Mo.; five grandchildren: Taylor Hendrick, Dylan Pritchard, Cameron Pritchard, Ethan Pritchard and Madison Pritchard; three brothers: Don (Brenda) Oakley of Gilmer, Texas, Dennis (Diane) Oakley of Moore Haven, Fla., and Jeff (Rhonda) Troutt of Kennett; one sister: Nancy (Barry) Giest of Peoria, Ariz.; other relatives and many many friends.. ...

Sharon Kay Smith, 74, daughter of the late Orville Lee Easley and Lellie (Hatcher) Easley was born December 11, 1944 in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on August 16, 2019. Sharon married Eddie Gene Smith in 1967. Eddie preceded her in death October 26, 2009...

Janice Blume, 72, of Glennonville, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell in charge of arrangements.

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.