Obituaries

Herrald Lemuel Hamlett, 97, of Malden, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Herrald, son of Hershell and Elsie Kincannon Hamlett, was born Sunday, August 17, 1924 in Arbyrd, Mo...

Lloyd E Wallace, 63, of Clarkton, Missouri, passed away at Gideon Care Center on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. He was born January 26, 1958, in Clarkton, to Don and Ola Wallace. Lloyd was a member of the Holcomb Assembly of God for many years. He enjoyed weightlifting, riding motorcycles, and spending time with his family and friends...

Glenda Evans, 80, of Campbell, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. 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...

Betty Ann Thompson, daughter of the late Jess Stacy and Jewel Irene (Ferguson) Stacy, was born January 13, 1947 in Hayti, Missouri and departed this life January 11, 2022 at the age of 74 years, 11 months and 29 days. Survivors include the father of her children: Gene Thompson of Houston, Mo.; three sons: Louis Thompson of Kennett, Duane (Leslie) Thompson of Hickory, N.C., David Thompson of Kennett; daughter: April (Cheston) Holder of Gallatin, Tenn.; three grandchildren: Kate, Chase and Peyton; sister: Mary Frost of Kennett; Luna- the grand pup; other relatives and many friends.. ...

Gilbert Michael “Mike” Goodman, 71, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away at The Green House Cottages of Belle Meade January 9, 2022. He was born October 30, 1950, in Flint, Mich., to Harold and Mary Lou Goodman. Mike was a member of the Eagles in Kennett, Mo. for many years. He loved getting together and barbequing for them...

On the morning of January 10, 2022, heaven welcomed its newest angel, Marjorie “Margie” Jackson, when she passed away at the age of 95. Marjorie was born the youngest of six children on December 14, 1926, to William Harrison and Arbie Mae (Millikan) Lynn...

Darrell Dewayne Garris, the son of the late Donald G and Mary M Wiley Garris, was born July 10, 1965. Mr. Garris died December 29, 2021, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., at the age of 56 years. Survivors include one daughter, Shelby Garris; three sisters, Donna Sue Hufford, Sandy Hargraves and Joyce Stokes; one granddaughter, Nakiya Joyner; one grandson, Adderly Thompson; and a host of other relatives and friends...

William “Bill” Childers, 82, of Bernie, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022 at his residence in Bernie. Funeral arrangements for Mr. Childers 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...

Rex Dearmont Rust, co-president of Rust Communications, died Thursday evening after a yearlong battle with cancer. Rex, 52, was remembered for his community involvement, leadership, charitable work and positive, energetic personality. “It has been a difficult year grieving for a brother and sister-in-law as he struggled against cancer,” said Jon K. ...

Kerry Joe Vandyke, son of the late Jimmy Vandyke and Lorrelle Blankenship Vandyke, was born Monday, November 15, 1948, and departed this life Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at the Green River Medical Center in Blytheville, Ark., at the age of 73 years, 1 month and 20 days...

Danny Dee Jordan, son of the late Albert Jordan and Dorothy LaFond Jordan, was born Thursday, May 10, 1956, in Hayti, Missouri, and departed this life Thursday, January 6, 2022, at his residence in Holcomb at the age of 65 years, 7 months and 27 days...

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Ruth Marie Comstock Hayden, 88, of Campbell, Missouri, died Friday, December 31, 2021 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Born February 12, 1933, at Elizabeth, Ark., to the late John Newton Comstock and Rosetta Helms Comstock, Ruth lived in Painesville, Ohio for over 42 years. Ruth and her husband returned to Southeast Missouri in 1993 to be near family. ...

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Joy Dawn Brown, daughter of the late Herman and Vera Culbertson Sherrill, was born Sunday, July 22, 1934, in Kennett, and departed this life on Monday, January 3, 2022, at Heritage Nursing Center in Kennett at the age of 87 years, 5 months and 12 days...

Cindy Mae Ward, daughter of the late William Wesley Vance and Julie Ann Jordan Vance, was born Thursday, April 27, 1967, in Kennett, and departed this life Monday, January 3, 2022, at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Ark., at the age of 54 years, 9 months and 7 days...

Nelva Stenger, 86, of Campbell, Missouri, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. 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...

Jerome Blume, 80, of Campbell, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Ark. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Campbell. Online condolences may be made to landessfh2@yahoo.com or on the website at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

BeLinda Jean Hamlett passed away January 3, 2022 after a courageous six-year battle with cancer. She was born in Blytheville, Ark. to B.F. and Wilma Elder on August 25,1953. She was preceded in death by both parents, and her eldest brother, Bennie Elder. She is survived by her little sister and best friend, Beverly Kemp (Charles)...

Bill Ovid Wyatt died peacefully at Greene Acres Nursing Home December 25, 2021 surrounded by his family, at the age of 85. Bill Ovid Wyatt was born August 31, 1936, in Kennett, Mo., to William Ovid Wyatt and Neva Lorene Wyatt. He was their only child...

Jane Wilson, 75, of Bainbridge, Georgia, formerly of Campbell, Mo. and surrounding areas, succumbed to ALS on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at her home in Bainbridge.  Jane, daughter of J. D. and Agnes Mae McCoy Bledsoe, was born Sunday, September 29, 1946 in Poplar Bluff, Mo...

Rose Morgan Till, daughter of the late William H. Payne and Julie Henson Payne, was born Wednesday, November 12, 1924, in Melbourne, Arkansas, and departed this life Friday, December 31, 2021, at St. Francis Park Assisted Living in Kennett at the age of 97 years, 1 month and 19 days...

Paul Wayne Holder, son of the late George Wesley Holder and Mandy (Coates) Holder, was born June 5, 1960 in Hornersville, Missouri, and departed this life December 28, 2021 at the age of 61 years. Paul married Julie Taylor February 6, 1978 in Paragould, Arkansas...

Sharon Kay Wilson, daughter of the late Ralph D. Holt and Pearl Katherine Stultz Holt, was born Friday, June 21, 1946, in Bragg City, Missouri, and departed this life Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at her residence in Henderson, Tenn., at the age of 75 years, 6 months and 7 days...

Arthur Louis Baggett, Sr., of Campbell, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell at the age of 90 years. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Campbell. Online condolences may be made at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Jessica Cochran, 40, of Campbell, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 near Campbell. 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...

Brenda Kay Jenkins, 73, of Kennett, Missouri went Home to be with her Lord on December 22, 2021 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. She was a Christian of Faith who loved the Lord and put God foremost in her life. She was a kind and witty soul who loved to laugh and spend time with her family and friends. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinal’s baseball fan and enjoyed watching the games on TV. She liked to grow beautiful flowers in her yard, and adored her cat, Kiki...

Mark Russell McCaskill, of Fraser, Michigan, gained his wings after a battle with COVID on his 60th birthday December 24, 2021, at Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Warren, Mich. Born December 24, 1961, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., son of the late Dr. William Russell and Beverly June (Shupert) McCaskill...

Lewis “Dean” Medlin, 81, of Siler City, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at his residence. Dean was born November 19, 1940 in Malden, Mo., the son of Lewis Almon Medlin and Reba Loraine “Pippin” Medlin. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving his country proudly. ...

Charles Dudley “Chuck” Fields, 50, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, at Seton Williamson Medical Center in Round Rock, Texas. He was born March 27, 1971, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., to Bobby R. and Susan Ruopp Fields. He attended St. Williams Catholic Church in Round Rock...

Edna Mary Robinson, 78, of Malden, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Edna, daughter of Lonnie and Suzana Golden Carthan, was born Saturday, March 20, 1943 in Helena, Ark. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Malden...

Loretta Mae Dearing, daughter of the late George and Valaria (Synder) Shepard, was born June 3, 1921 in Kennett, Missouri, and passed away December 22, 2021 at the age of 100 years. Loretta married Lenard Dearing. He preceded her in death. She is survived by: one daughter: Velta Utterback of Kennett; two sisters: Betty Crawford of California and Willie Crone of California; three grandchildren: Wayne Worley of Kennett, Cheryl (Eddie) Hudson of Boonville, Mo., Maurica Treat of Muskogee, Okla.; ten great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.. ...

Betty Jean Hayes, 74, of Alexandria, Louisiana, passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at Christus Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria. Landess Funeral Home of Malden, Missouri is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Billy Joe Woolums, 69, of Malden, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Ark. Funeral services are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Malden. Online condolences may be made to www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Jessie Laden, son of the late William Edgar Laden and Bertha Mae Merriman Laden, was born Thursday, December 17, 1936, in Kennett, and departed this life Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 85 years and 4 days...

Mellonese Puckett, the daughter of the late Ralph and Mattie Earnheart Rush, was born April 1, 1932, in Manila, Ark. On June 2, 1951, in Piggott, Ark., she was united in marriage to Ernest Lowell “Hoss” “Red” Puckett. He preceded her in death May 10, 2021...

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Judy Abernathy was born December 19, 1939 in Kennett, Missouri. She passed away December 5, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the age of 81. Judy married Bill Abernathy on August 5, 1961. He preceded her death April 2, 2019...

Rick McGill, 72, of Malden, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Rick, son of Charlie McGill and Emily Swinney McGill, was born Tuesday, March 29, 1949 in Malden, Mo. Rick was a long-haul truck driver and taught at a trucking school. ...

Peggy Provance Evans, 91, of Malden, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Ridgeview Living Community in Malden. Funeral arrangements 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...

Joyce Paulette Prewitt, 79, of Holcomb, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021 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...

Dr. Gary Kropf, 74, passed away November 1, 2021. He was born in Paragould, Ark., and raised in Kennett, Missouri where he attended Kennett High School. He completed his undergraduate degree at Memphis State University and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee in 1972. He has been actively involved in the local dental community for nearly 50 years...

Gerald Gamble - Veteran U.S Air Force

Ted York, 85, of Paragould, Ark., passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021. He was born November 12, 1936, in Blytheville, Arkansas, to Theodore and Myrtle York.  Ted enjoyed deer hunting in Texas and vacationing in Florida and Branson.  He was a farmer and manager of Matthews Land Company at Bucoda. Ted was passionate about serving others and being active in the community.  This was shown by his work on the National Cotton Council, the board at the Children’s Homes, Inc., and the Senath/Hornersville School Board. Ted was a member of 7th and Mueller Church of Christ, where he previously served as an elder. He previously served as an elder at Senath Church of Christ.. ...