Obituaries

Bernice Andrews, of Malden, the daughter of the late Jonny White and Kizzie Psalmonds White, was born September 1, 1929 in Kennett.  Mrs. Andrews passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 at her residence in Malden at the age of 90 years, 2 months and 6 days...

Mrs. Janis King Knight, 86, passed away at the Oxford Health and Rehab Saturday, November 9, 2019.  The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church with Rev. Billy Owen officiating.  Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow in Eastover Memorial Cemetery. ...

Aaron Glenn Ivie, of Bragg City, son of the late Carlos Glenn Ivie and Bernice Marie (Campbell) Ivie, was born June 14, 1952, in Kennett, and departed this life November 9, 2019 at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould, Ark., at the age of 67 years. Aaron married Becky Downing December 18, 1981...

Billie June Sims, 84, of Campbell, formerly of Cardwell, passed away November 10, 2019 at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com. McDaniel Funeral Service of Senath in charge of arrangements...

Angelia Denise Battles, daughter of the late John Battles and Maxine (McGrew) Battles, was born July 2, 1958 in Kennett, and departed this life November 6, 2019 at the age of 61 years, 4 months and 4 days. Her survivors include four brothers, Bill (Carol) Battles of Richardson, Texas, Larry (Mary) Battles of Kelso, Tenn., Gary (Juanita) Battles of Garland, Texas, Randy (Marilyn) Battles of Kenosha, Wis.; one sister, Johnnie Faye Gurley of Kennett; sisters-in-law, Rita Battles of Elkhart, Wis., Kathy Battles of Gonzales, La., Terri Battles of Racine, Wis., Debbie Battles of Bloomfield, Mo.; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.. ...

Bobby Eugene Northcutt, Sr., 73, passed away October 27, 2019 in Cooter, Mo. He was born on October 26, 1946, in Blytheville, Ark., to E.J. Northcutt and Adelle Caldwell Northcutt. He was united in marriage to Delores Bruce Northcutt on January 12, 1980 in Senath...

Paul Fitzpatrick, of Dexter, son of the late Everett and Vera Fitzpatrick, was born in Malden July 26, 1949, and died at his home in Dexter November 3, 2019 at the age of 70 years. Paul had lived in Malden and Dexter all his life. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served in Vietnam. ...

James Alva Brotherton, of Kennett, son of the late Robert Brotherton and Annie Mae (Evans) Brotherton, was born January 15, 1950, in Kennett, and departed this life November 6, 2019 at The Haven in Kennett at the age of 69 years. His survivors include one daughter: Anna Brotherton of Kennett; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews...

Lawrence (Larry) Lee Holt, 82, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019. He is survived by his son, Larry and his wife, Lisa; his grandchildren, Jared and Emily; his sister, Wanda; and brother, Tommy and his wife, Charlyn. He is predeceased by his wife, Anna Ruth; and his daughters, Lea Ann and Kerri...

Charlyn Elaine Utley, 58, daughter of the late John Wegener and Mildred Carroll Wegener, was born Sunday, February 12, 1961 in Kennett, and departed this life Monday, November 4, 2019. Charlyn had worked as a home health aide. Her survivors include one son: Jonathan Utley and his wife, Jackie, of Bragg City; one daughter: Sunshine Gaddy of Hornersville; grandsons: Tyler and Noah Utley, both of...

Bobby Eugene Northcutt, Sr., 73, passed away on October 27, 2019 in Cooter, Mo. He was born on October 26, 1946 in Blytheville, Ark., to E.J. Northcutt and Adelle Caldwell Northcutt. He was of the Baptist faith and served his country in the U.S. Army...

Mary Margie Lee, of Hopkinsville, Ky., 83, formerly of Malden, died, Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Jennie Stuart Medical Center. Born November 25, 1925, at Senath, she was the daughter of Arthur Thomas Read and Ina Akers Read. Mary was united in marriage to Floyd Lee December 9, 1944. He preceded her in death May, 6, 1991...

Gene Perkins, 87, of Jonesboro, Ark., passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden in charge of arrangements.

Charles “Sonny” Redding, 81, of Bragg City, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at his residence. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden in charge of arrangements.

Dora Elizabeth Keaster, 87, daughter of the late C.H. Penning and Mildred Edna Nolin LeBoeuf, was born July 4, 1932, in Lilbourn, Mo. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Risco. Dora was also a member of the Rural Independent Club of Risco and the Order of the Eastern Star of New Madrid...

Tommy Russell Boyd, 76, of Kennett, passed away October 30, 2019. He was born September 4, 1943, in Kennett, and was the son of Hurdis “Hurdie” Emerson and Mary Edna Pauline (Parrent) Boyd. Tommy was united in marriage to Sandra Gayle Hoover on December 22, 1977...

W.T. “Dub” McDonald, the son of Clarence and Velar Dodd McDonald, was born March 8, 1942, in Haleyville, Ala. He attended the Assembly of God Church of Campbell, Mo. On November 9, 2013, in Qulin, Mo., he was united in marriage to Judy Brown. She survives. He was previously married to Peggy Dordon and Linda Nelson Shaw. They both preceded him in death...

Dean Ponder, of Senath, daughter of the late James Franklin and Pauline Kirkman Smotherman, was born October 27, 1931 in Senath, and passed away October 28,2019 at NHC HealthCare in Kennett at the age of 88 years. She married Bill Ponder August 5, 1963, In Malden. He preceded her in death January 26, 2006...

Gaylon Aren Gage, 62, son of the late Daniel Woodrow Gage and Mary Edith (Harper) Gage was born August 2, 1957 in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on October 25, 2019. Survivors include one son: Phillip Anthony (Angela) Gage of Holcomb; two daughters: Shawn (Tyson) Pittman of Gosnell, Ark., and Amber (Joe) Moore of Leachville, Ark.; seven grandchildren: Haley, Chloe, Jocelyn, Keeley, Sebastian, Jacob and Maddox; four brothers: Jerry (Linda) Gage of Greenville, Tenn., Danny (Sandy) Gage of Polo, Mo., Charlie (Billie) Gage and Mike (Peggy) Gage all of Kennett; one sister: Sherrye Goodrich of Jonesboro, Ark.; other relatives and many friends.. ...

Bobby Northcutt, of Cooter, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 at his residence. He was 73 years old. Power Funeral Home of Steele is in charge of arrangements.

Margie Sue Chandler, 86, daughter of the late Reverend Hillis Creed and Lottie Mary Baker Creed, was born Thursday, March 30, 1933 in Senath, and departed this life Friday, October 18, 2019 in Paragould, Ark. On March 24, 1956 in Senath, she was united in marriage to John Mark Chandler. He preceded her in death on August 30, 2002...

Jerry Allen Byrd, 71, was born June 30, 1948, in Kennett, to Ervin Buddy Byrd and Mollie Bell McKuin Byrd. He passed away October 26, 2019, in Kennett. Jerry graduated from Kennett High School with the Class of 1966. He was united in marriage to Genia Davis Byrd on November 5, 1966, in Holcomb...

Alice Kaye Gibson, 70, daughter of the late Lloyd and Maerene Massey Whatley, was born February 17, 1949 in Hickory Ridge, Ark., and passed away October 21, 2019 at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould, Ark. She married Lonnie Gibson, Sr., on October 18, 1970 in Holcomb...

Leon Friedman, 69, of Bigelow, Ark., formerly of Campbell, Mo., passed away Monday, October 21, 2019, at his residence in Bigelow, Ark. Funeral services will take place Saturday, October 26, 2019, under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Campbell...

David Lancaster, 60, of Malden, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 in Malden. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden. Online condolences may be made to www.bradshawfh.com.

Alice Gibson, 70, of Arbyrd, passed away October 21, 2019 at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould, Arkansas. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com. McDaniel Funeral Service of Senath in charge of arrangements.

Martin Davenport left this world peacefully October 20, 2019 at the age of 93. He was born January 8, 1926 to Reuben and Sadie Prewett Davenport. He married Laverne Pruett Davenport in Piggott, Ark., August 17, 1946. He served on the USS Gwen in the United States Navy during WWII. He was a member of the Senath First Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge. During his lifetime some of his work included driving a gas truck for Sinclair, farming, and working for the Senath-Hornersville School System...

Martin Davenport, 93 of Arbyrd, formerly of Senath, passed away Oct 20, 2019 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. McDaniel Funeral Service of Senath in charge of the arrangements.

Savanna Nail, 95, of St. Peters, Mo., formerly of Malden, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Villages of St. Peters Memory Care in St. Peters, Mo. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden in charge of arrangements.

Donald Leon Sledge, 92, son of the late John Henry and Ollie (Reynolds) Sledge was born April 16, 1927 and departed this life October 19, 2019. Donald married Sue Robinson in November of 1948. He is survived by his wife: Sue Sledge of Kennett; one brother: Roger Sledge of Kennett; five sisters: Janice Moore of Southaven, Miss., Sandra Anderson of Hernando, Miss., Lyn McCool of Horn Lake, Miss., Dixie Price of New Albany, Miss., and Myrtle Brooks of Senath; other relatives and many friends...

Shirley Ann “Baker” Gibson, 73, of Paragould, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. She was born February 3, 1946, to Roy and Winnie Baker. Shirley was a member of Paragould Church of God and ministered under the F.G.C.I. in Arkansas and Missouri. She loved to sing gospel songs and even recorded some on CD. She ministered at the Agape House and the Greene County Jail. She was a faithful servant to her church and her community...

Joe Hendrickson, 65, of Malden, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at his residence. Memorial services were held Friday under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Malden. Online condolences may be made at www.landessfuneralhome.com

Ray “Butch” Anderson, 71, of Kennett, passed away October 18, 2019 at Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti, Mo. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett in charge of arrangements.

Boneta Jones, 74, of Bertrand, Mo., passed away October 18, 2019 at her residence. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com.

Bobby Dean Moore, 65, formerly of Kennett, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. He was born July 30, 1954 to Joe Wayne and Dorotha Lee (McNew) Moore. Survivors include his wife, Deborah Moore; daughters: Kathie (Jason) Davis of Kennett, Katie Simmons of Kennett, Kerrie (Gage) Jennings of Herrin, Ill., Kristie Collins, Cynthis (Evan Sweat), and Christy (Vic) Paton, all of Anna, Ill; brothers: David (Dinah) Moore of Memphis, Tenn., and Gary (Linda) Moore of Wappapello; many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.. ...

Linda Virginia Lucille (Gibson) Faulkner, 95, daughter of the late Arzo Gibson and Neaver (Newman) Gibson was born June 7, 1924 in Bucoda, Missouri and departed this life on October 10, 2019. Linda married Weldon Faulkner on November 29, 1941. Weldon preceded her in death on June 29, 2008...

L.D. Hill, 90, of Gideon, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Gideon Care Center in Gideon. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden in charge of arrangements.

Jim Darnell, of Malden, son of the late Ralph Darnell and Ada Pearl Davis Darnell, was born in Malden October 18, 1929. Mr. Darnell passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at the VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff at the age of 89 years.  He was the owner/operator of Darnell Brothers Furniture in Malden, and was a member of the St. Ann Catholic Church. He was united in marriage to Gloria Zenga Darnell February 18, 1950 in Jersey City, New Jersey. She survives of the home...

Betty Sue (Holligan) Moser, passed from this life Sunday, October 6, 2019, at St. Vincent’s CCU in Little Rock, Ark. She was born November 10, 1937 in Senath, and was the daughter of Normal N. Holligan and Bertha L. (St. Clair) Holligan. She is survived by one daughter, Suzanne Tye (Robbie Hannah, soon to be son-in-law) of Searcy, Ark.; her only grandchild, Shelly Tye Wilson (Mike) of Searcy, Ark.; one sister, Barbara Holligan Weaver of Cordova, Tenn...

Lois Maurice Kirklin, 84, of Kennett passed away October 6, 2019 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.  He was born to the late Clarence and Linnie (Mifflin) Kirklin in Boydsville, Ark. Lois and his wife, Betty, were the owners of the Singer Sewing Machine Dealership in ...

Jo Ann Crank, 88, of Springfield, Mo., passed away at 8:00 a.m. Friday, October 4 in the Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center in Springfield. She had been a resident for over five years since suffering a stroke in 2014. Before coming to Springfield in 2002, she spent her early years in Malden, and West Palm Beach, Fla...

Eugene Mitchell, 78 of Kennett passed away October 6, 2019 at St. Bernard Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com

Brenda Gaile (Williams) Brown, 71, of Malden, died Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Mrs. Brown was born June 24, 1948 in Pontiac, Mich., daughter of the late Cluster and Beatrice Williams. She formerly worked at the Malden Walmart. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Malden...

Thelma Lucille Martin, 77, daughter of the late Homer C. Mosley and Willie T. (Campbell) Mosley was born August 31, 1942 in Blytheville, Ark., and departed this life on October 2, 2019. Thelma married Lloyd Ray Martin on January 23, 1970. Survivors include her husband: Lloyd Ray Martin of Kennett; five sons: Ricky (Lisa) Mosley of Dyersburg, Tenn., Danny (Gwen) Martin of Jackson, Tenn., Glenn (Konya) Martin of Kennett, Ray (Misty) Martin of Adamsville, Tenn., and Steve (Kelly) Johnson of Pocahontas, Ark.; one daughter: Jordonaka (Roy Don) Wilkins of Hornersville; one brother: Sonney Dale (Charlotte) Mosley of Florence, Ky.; many grandchildren and many great grandchildren.. ...

Doyne Parrish, 86, passed from this life at his home in Rector, Ark., October 2, 2019. He was born in Rector, July 11, 1933, and with the exception of his time spent in the military and short residences in Memphis and Fort Smith, he has been a lifelong resident of Rector. He was a Methodist in faith and a retired supervisor from Emerson Electric in Kennett...

Carol Ava Swank Miller, 93, Formerly of Kennett, passed away September 28, 2019 in Tomball, Texas. She was born September 4, 1926 to Noel E. Swank and Hallie V. Redman Swank. Grandparents were Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Redman, long time residents of the landmark old Victorian home which still stands at the corner of Vandeventer and St. Francis streets in Kennett...

Brenda Carol Riddell was born May 19, 1946, in Clarkton, to the late Clerance Hillis and Malba Lee House Hillis.  She departed this life Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, at the age of 73 years, 4 months and 9 days...

Jimmy Hicks, 71, of Malden, passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.bradshawfh.com.

Don Ozbun, 84, of Senath, departed this life at the St. Francis Medical Center September 28, 2019. He was born February 9, 1935 to Ollie Clinton Ozbun Sr. and Dora Woods Ozbun in Bono, Ark. In 1980, he became a member of the Senath First Assembly of God Church where he attended faithfully until his health declined...

Emily Dawn Loftin McDonald, 37, of the Red Onion community near Cardwell, formerly of Leachville, passed from this life Friday, September 27, 2019, at her home. Born in Jonesboro and raised in Leachville, she was a 2000 graduate of Blytheville High School and graduated from Arkansas State University in 2004, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. ...