Obituaries

Mary Sue Hazel, 77, of Kennett, Missouri, passed away March 17, 2023 at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau. Mo. Mary, daughter of the late Dewey Bradley and Mary (Petty) Bradley, was born May 28, 1945 in Kennett. Mary married Johnny Joe Hazel February 17, 1963. Johnny preceded her in death November 21, 2005...

Gerald Pleasant, 91, of Campbell, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Thursday services for Mr. Pleasant 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...

Kenneth Ray “Ken” “Peewee” Harris, was born in Malden, Missouri Wednesday, February 11, 1942, to the late Jess Willis Harris and Alberta Matilda Williams Harris.  He departed this life Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the age of 81 years and 26 days.  Ken was retired from Federal Mogul and was a farmer. After his retirement he made medical deliveries. He was a member of Second General Baptist Church in Malden and was attending Semo Community Church in Malden.  ...

Jerry Glen Mays, 72, of Richmond, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born September 17, 1950, in Scott County, Mo., the son of Carl Edward and Nova O’Dell (Morris) Mays. He was united in marriage to Sharon Kay Barnett of Malden June 5, 1970; she survives of the home...

Jeannie Paskel, 70, of Campbell, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at her residence in Campbell. Friday services are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Campbell. Online condolences may be made to landessfh2@yahoo.com, or on the website at landessfuneralhome.com...

Darrell D. Wilburn, 73, of Campbell, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at his residence in Campbell. Darrell, son of H. B. and Thelma Wasson Wilburn, was born Friday, July 29, 1949 in Holcomb, Mo. He was a graduate of ASU with a Specialist Degree in Education.  He served as FFA Teacher, Principal and Superintendent for Holcomb School for a total 24 years and Superintendent for Campbell School for four years. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Campbell and the Campbell Rotary Club.. ...

Norma Louise Staggs, 72, of Paragould, Arkansas, formerly of Arbyrd, Mo., passed from this life Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark.  Born in Kennett, she was the daughter of the late Theo and Edna Lou Richardson Staggs, and was a 1968 graduate of Arbyrd High School. Norma helped her father with the family business, Staggs Auto Sales, in Arbyrd for many years. Norma enjoyed a life of leisure watching movies, television programs and listening to her vast collection of various music albums. ...

Tonya Gale Fry, 51, of Campbell, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at her daughter’s residence in Clarkton, Mo. Landess Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of the services on Sunday, March 5th. Online condolences may be made online at landessfh2@yahoo.com, or on the website at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Marye Lou Cole, 83, of Kennett, Missouri, passed away Thursdays, March 2, 2023 at her residence in Kennett. Marye Lou, daughter of the late Stanley Williams and Ruth (McDaniel) Williams, was born August 22, 1939 in Arbyrd, Mo. On August 1, 1959, in Walnut Ridge, Ark., she was united in marriage to James “Jingo” Cole...

Shawn Murphy, 56, of Malden, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo., surrounded by his loved ones. Shawn was born Wednesday July 13, 1966 in Kennett, Mo. Shawn met the love of his life in March of 1985 and was united in marriage to Misty Hicks on Saturday, May 23, 1987 in Parma, Mo...

Mr. Jim R. Bruce II passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 78 years. He was born January 13, 1945 in Kennett, Missouri, to the late Jim R. Bruce, Sr. and Anna (Martin) Bruce. Jim married Katherine Dunne August 25, 1970 in Kennett...

Ella Mae Guerin, 89, of Malden, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Ridgeview Living Community in Malden. Saturday services for Mrs. Guerin are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Malden. Online condolences may be sent to landessfh2@yahoo.com, or the website at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Margie May Norman, daughter of the late Ruben Earl Parker and Minnie Lenora (Kinder) Parker, was born August 4, 1937, in Malden, Missouri, and departed this life February 11, 2023, at the age of 85 years. Margie married Jearl Eldon Norman July 13, 1954 in Kennett, Mo. Jearl preceded her in death August 21, 2022...

Michael Johnson, 30, of Campbell, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell assisted with arrangements. Condolences may be made at landessfh2@yahoo.com or online at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Maudie Adele (House) Benton, 90, of Bloomfield, Missouri, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 at her winter home in Ft. Meyers, Florida. The daughter of Georgia “Annie” Beaton and David House, she was born November 15, 1932 near Como, Mo., the twelfth child born to Annie and David House...

Coyeta Robison, daughter of the late Claude and Priscilla Noma Hardison Haddock, was born November 28, 1933, in Cave City, Arkansas, and passed away February 6, 2023 in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 89 years. She married Bill Robison May 28, 1953 in Piggott, Ark. He preceded her in death June 17, 1998...

Betty J. Riddle, daughter of the late Herman Taylor and Flossie Rodgers Taylor, was born July 31, 1933, in Copeland, Arkansas, and departed this life January 31, 2023, at her residence in Holcomb, Mo., at the age of 89 years. Mrs. Riddle was a former employee of Emerson Electric.  She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Campbell, Mo...

Mr. Max Ray Moore passed away peacefully from this life Sunday, January 29, 2023. He was born April 28, 1928 to the late HA (Harve) Moore and Beulah (Hardin) Moore in Leapwood, Tennessee. He married the love of his life, Margaret Moore on June 4, 1950 in Hornersville, Mo. She preceded him in death...

Garcia Dean Casey, 78, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at her home. Garcia was born to Bert and Myrtle Warf Williams and was a member of Armorel Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed painting and spending time with her grandchildren...

Deloris Darlene Umfress, the daughter of the late Clayton Henry and Pearl Geneva Horn Garrison, was born June 19, 1953, in Gideon, Mo. She attended the Hitts Chapel in Piggott, Ark. Mrs. Umfress died Friday, January 20, 2023, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., at the age of 69 years...

Judy C. Edwards Rueseler, 78, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at her home.   She was born March 9, 1944, in Niles, Mich., daughter of L. Harold and Colleen Potter Edwards. Her childhood years were spent growing up in Kennett, Mo. ...

A Funeral Mass for Lucille Weidenbenner, 85, of Glennonville, Missouri, is planned for Monday, arranged by Landess Funeral Home of Campbell. Mrs. Weidenbenner passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. Online condolences for Mrs. Weidenbenner may be made at landessfh2@yahoo.com, or on the website at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Mark Balaine Dollins, son of Carolyn (Franklin) Dollins and the late Jackie “Jack” Thomas Dollins, was born April 26, 1961 in Kennett, Missouri, and departed this life January 15, 2023, at the age of 61 years, 8 months and 20 days. Mark married Mayeth Madaje December 29, 1985 in Kennett...

Bobby Wayne Cronan, of Malden, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at his residence.  Visitation and funeral services were held Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Landess Funeral Home in Malden with Rev. James Hamlett officiating. Burial was in Stanfield Cemetery at Clarkton, Mo...

Ray Alan Frederick, son of the late Ival Frederick and Leona Frederick, was born May 16, 1963, in LaPorte, Indiana, and departed this life January 7, 2023, at the age of 59, in the Logan Health Medical Center in Whitefish, Montana. Survivors include one sister, Lynn Frederick of McAlester Okla.; three brothers, Jess Phelps and wife, Bonnie, of Eufaula, Okla., Mark Frederick of Oklahoma, and Fred Davis of Oklahoma City, Okla.; other relatives and friends...

Kathern “Kathy” Samples, 71, of Holcomb, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at her residence. Funeral services, set for Friday, 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...

Hursel Masterson, son of the late Andrew and Minnie Waller Masterson, was born January 21, 1923, in Kennett, Missouri, and passed away January 12, 2023 in Campbell, Mo., at the age of 99 years. He married Margie Kemp.  She preceded him in death October 1983...

Dennis Franklin Collins, 66, of Malden, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2022 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Arrangements for his Sunday funeral are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Malden. Online condolences may be made to landessfh2@yahoo.com or on the website at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Sara Lou LaGore, the daughter of the late Jesse Malcolm Hassell and the late Janice Meredith Ryals Hassell, was born Sunday, July 23, 1939 in Memphis, Tennessee. On June 8, 1960, in Hughes, Ark., Sara was united in marriage to David LaGore, who mourns her death...

Sara Lou LaGore, the daughter of the late Jesse Malcolm Hassell and the late Janice Meredith Ryals Hassell, was born Sunday, July 23, 1939 in Memphis, Tennessee. On June 8, 1960, in Hughes, Ark., Sara was united in marriage to David LaGore, who mourns her death...

Patty Joan Webb, daughter of the late George Borchers and Betty Ann (Saffer) Borchers, was born January 27, 1959 in Houston, Texas, and departed this life January 7, 2023 at the age of 63 years. Her survivors include one brother, Bill Borchers of Casa Grand, Ariz.; three sisters, Ruth Jackson of Kennett, M0., Barbara Borchers of Houston, Tex., Katy Andersson of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; nieces Ava (Drew) Andersson of Charleston, S.C., Katy (Joe) Coronado of Kennett; nephews, Collin Andersson of Cape Girardeau, Matt Borchers of Houston, Tex.; many cousins; and her loving “Fur baby,” Tess.. ...

Steven Billy Lomax, 69, of Sikeston, Missouri, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at his home. He was born August 28, 1953, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., to the late Billy Braden Lomax and Troyce Ann Rollins Lomax. Steve or “Lomax” as many knew him, worked for Ralph Distributing for 28 years before retiring. ...

Robert Bruce Webb Jr. was born on March 8, 1939, in Kennett, Missouri. He passed away December 27, 2022 at the Southgate Living Center in Caruthersville, Mo. He was 83 years of age. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Dorothy (Haynie) Webb; three sisters, Juanita Fitzgerald, Catherine Whaley, and Olleta Dobbins; and one brother, Randall Webb...

Brenda Houart, daughter of the late Winford and Edna Mae Long Holt, was born November 27, 1949 in Senath, Missouri, and passed away December 24, 2022 in St. Louis, Mo., at the age of 73 years. Survivors include her companion, Rockie Reeves; two sons, Tony Houart (Deana) of Holcomb, Mo., Kelly Houart (Jennifer) of Arlington, Wash.; one daughter, Tammy Kidd (Sean) of Allegan, Mich.; one brother, Paul  Holt of Detroit, Mich.; one sister, Glenda Temple of Senath, Mo.; grandchildren, Dustin (Khali) Houart, Macy Houart, Jordan (Niechelle) Himmelein, Shelby (Noah) Jepkema, Levi Kidd, Abigail Kidd, Zachary Houart, Shay Houart, Johan Householder and Cadence Houart; great-grandchildren, Mason Houart, Katara Himmelein, Amina Himmelein, Reina Himmelein,  Kalani Green and River Jepkema; several nieces, nephews and cousins; other relatives and many friends.. ...

Kristy Lee Phillips, 52, of Piggott, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Kristy, daughter of Vernon and Pat Permenter Wilson, was born Friday, June 19, 1970 in Piggott, Ark. She was a homemaker. Her survivors include her parents, Pat and Vernon Wilson of Campbell; two sons, John Daniel Willis of Piggott, Shane Adair and wife, Candice, of St. ...

Kristy Lee Phillips, 52, of Piggott, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Kristy, daughter of Vernon and Pat Permenter Wilson, was born Friday, June 19, 1970 in Piggott, Ark. She was a homemaker. Her survivors include her parents, Pat and Vernon Wilson of Campbell; two sons, John Daniel Willis of Piggott, Shane Adair and wife, Candice, of St. ...

Martha Belle Vines, the daughter of the late August Charles Eiceman, a cotton farmer, and Elva Josephine Crest Eiceman, a school teacher, was born March 19, 1933, in Marston, Mo. Until 2019, she was a long-time resident of Malden, where she raised her family...

David Cassin Andrews, Jr., son of the late David Cassin Andrews, Sr. and Connie (Petty) Andrews, was born August 14, 1925, in Kennett, Missouri, and departed this life December 26, 2022, at the age of 97 years, 4 months and 12 days. David married Virginia Walsh, June 19, 1949 in St. Louis, Mo. Virginia preceded him in death...

Billy Skaggs, 78, of Campbell, Missouri, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 at his residence. Thursday funeral services will be 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...

Eujantia Taylor, 89, of Bernie, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022 at Winchester Place in Bernie. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home and Crematory of Malden. Online condolences may be made at landessfh2@yahoo.com or on the website at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Funeral services for Robert Lee “Bob” Moore, 80, of Campbell, Missouri, were under the direction of Landess Funeral Home and Crematory of Malden. Mr. Moore passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at his residence in Campbell. Online condolences may be made at landessfh2@yahoo.com or on the website at www.landessfuneralhome.com...