Obituaries

Mr. Joseph William Brooks, Jr., of Franklin, Tennessee, passed away September 11, 2023, at the age of 84, at his residence surrounded by family. He was born on November 16, 1938, in Monette, Ark., to Joe and Sylvia Brooks. He graduated from Holcomb High School in 1958. After high school, Joe served in the United States Marine Corps for four years.  In 1970, he graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a master’s in education...

Frances “Tinker” Rainwater, 90, of Campbell, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at the Gideon Care Center in Gideon, Mo. Funeral services are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home and Crematory of Campbell. Online condolences can be made at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Orby Willard, 76, of Campbell, Missouri, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023 at Campbell Healthcare and Senior Living in Campbell. Funeral services were under the direction of Landess Funeral Home and Crematory of Campbell. Online condolences may be made at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Patricia Ann “Pat” Riegle Morehead, 90, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on 
September 13, 2023. She was born on March 29, 1933, in Buffalo, N.Y., to the late Warren and
 Dorothy Riegle. Pat will always be remembered for her unwavering commitment to her family,
her strong faith, and her dedication to community service. 
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George Michael “Mike” Gage Sr., 64, of Kennett, Missouri, passed away September 12, 2023, in Kennett.  Mike was born February 26, 1959, in Kennett, to the late Daniel Woodrow Gage and Mary Edith (Harper) Gage.  On April 17, 1976 in Kennett, Mike married Peggy Wicker. She survives of the home...

Jerry Eugene Crane, the son of the late Herbert Eugene “Jr” Crane and Mary Victoria Provance Crane, was born January 26, 1942, in Peach Orchard, Missouri. He was a charter member and deacon of the Tatum Chapel General Baptist Church in Peach Orchard. He retired from Bradshaw Funeral Home after 19 years...

Donald Henry “Don” Hardin, 87, of Arbyrd, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He was born May 20, 1936, in Arbyrd, to the late Price D. Hardin and Margaret (Lanier) Hardin.  Don was a dedicated father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He loved spending time with his kids and grandkids, and was there for them any way that he could be. He enjoyed going to his grandkids’ sporting events, fishing, hunting, and watching any of the “ball games.” ...

Morris Dean “Pete” Ellsworth, 56, of Dexter, Missouri, formerly of Malden, Mo., passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at his residence. Funeral services are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home and Crematory of Malden. Online condolences may be made at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Laura Jean Luke, 91, of Malden, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter, Mo. Sunday funeral services are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home and Crematory of Malden. Online condolences may be made at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Agnes Evelyn Manis, 96, of Paragould, Arkansas, passed from this life Thursday, August 31, 2023. She was born in Cardwell, Mo. on April 10, 1927, to the late Van and Anna Bishop and attended school in Cardwell through high school. She married Thomas Barnett and started a family. ...

Lisa Benson, 62, of Kennett, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Pemiscot Memorial Health System. She was born Sept. 22, 1960, in St. Louis, Mo. She leaves behind one son, Jason Fann of Kennett; three grandchildren, Shaylee Ann Fann, Gracelynn Renee Fann and Brandon Dale Davis Fann , all of Kennett; one sister, Robin Flood of Kennett; two brothers, Allan Benson of Cape Girardeau, Mo., Greg Benson of York, Maine; and father, John “Dub” Benson of Kennett...

Ruth Marie Haynes, 92, of Campbell, Missouri, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023. Funeral services were under the direction of Landess Funeral Home and Crematory of Campbell. Online condolences may be made at www.landessfuneralhome.com.

Megan Oxley, 36, Of Campbell, Missouri, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Senath, Mo. Friday services are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home and Crematory of Campbell. Online condolences may be made at www.landessfuneralhome.com.

Erma Gene “Genie” Ross, the daughter of the late Earl Fredrick McClure and Metta Turner McClure, was born on October 9, 1937, in Nimmons, Arkansas.  She was united in marriage to R.L. Ross. He preceded her in death on July 28, 2014. Mrs. Ross died Monday, August 21, 2023, at her residence in Malden, Mo., at the age of 85 years...

Randy Wayne Crawford, son of the late Billy E. Crawford and Opal I. Stamps Crawford, was born on Sunday, December 25, 1955, in St. Louis, Missouri, and departed this life on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Regional One Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., at the age of 67 years, 8 months, and 5 days...

Cynthia Macaluso, 57, of Malden, Missouri, departed this life Thursday, August 24, 2023 at her residence. Monday funeral services were under the direction of Landess Funeral Home and Crematory of Malden. Online condolences may be made at landessfuneralhome.com...

Mitchell Layne, son of the late Donis and Phyllis Watson Layne, was born December 5, 1960, in Kennett, Missouri, and passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 at NHC HealthCare Center in Kennett, at the age of 62 years. His survivors include one son, Caleb Layne; two daughters, Erica Layne, Paige (Jeremy) Condray; eight grandchildren, Evanie, Anna, Kadie, Hallie, Sandra, Karliah, Elijah, and Xavier; one brother, Mardon (Martha) Layne, of Arbyrd, Mo.; three Aunts, Deanna Odle, Linda (Johnny) Norman and Janice Watson; one nephew, Gregg (Sarah) Layne and their children, Jaxon and Jodie Layne; other relatives and many friends.. ...

Dale Norman Collins, a loving and devoted husband, brother, father, Poppy and Uncle, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 7:24 a.m. Monday, August 21, 2023. Death occurred surrounded with his family by his side. Born in Oak Park, Illinois, he was 73 years old...

Harold Dean “Tink” Perkins, son of the late Harold Perkins and Evelyn (Starnes) Perkins Borders, was born July 16, 1950, in Campbell, Missouri, and departed this life on Saturday, August 19, 2023,  at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark. He was 73 years old...

RoseMary Haynes Groves, 89, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023 at her home in New Milford, Conneticut. She was born on August 26, 1933 to Charles and Freeda (Corder) Haynes, in Bernie, Mo. RoseMary was a loving mother and grandmother. With her former husband, she developed a love of travel, when as an Army wife she traveled the world with her family due to numerous military postings. ...

Bradley Dean Tucker, a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 7, 2023, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Missouri. He was born on September 29, 1954, in Kennett, Mo., to Dean and Virginia Tucker. Bradley’s zest for life was evident from the very beginning. His fantastic sense of humor was infectious. Music was a cherished part of Bradley’s life, and he held a special fondness for country music, particularly the legendary Elvis Presley...

Alton Travis Payne, son of the late John “Melvin” and Eula Mae (Vaughn) Payne, was born October 26, 1928 in Belleville, Arkansas, and departed this life August 14, 2023 at Heritage Nursing Center in Kennett, Mo., at the age of 94 years. Alton married Joyce Jones May 23, 1953 in Gobler, Mo. She preceded him in death August 2, 2022...

Myra Proffer, 68, of Campbell, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at her residence. Graveside service is set for Saturday under the direction of Landess Funeral Home and Crematory of Campbell. Online condolences may be made at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Margaret Wallace, daughter of the late Sam Muse and Althea Juanita (Williams) Muse, was born September 27, 1941, in Kennett, Missouri, and departed this life on August 8, 2023, at the age of 81 years, 10 months and 12 days. On October 2, 1960, Margaret married Maurice at Southside Baptist Church in Kennett...

Jimmie Mallory Robinson Jr (Khabir Muizzel) also known in the Malden community as Wun/Slim age 47 of Kokomo, Indiana passed away August 4th, 2023 at the Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Wun transitioned surrounded by his loved ones after succumbing to blood pressure complications. ...

Tony Earl Kackley, 82, of Hornersville, Missouri passed away at Cotton Point Living Center on August 4, 2023. He was born on May 6, 1941 in Monette, Arkansas to Frank and Lula Cowan Kackley. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge for 50 years. He was a handyman and enjoyed piddling, trading, being around children, and spending time with his family...

Becky Coronado, daughter of Betty (Langston) Leadbetter and the late Charles Leadbetter, was born July 16,1963, in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on August 3, 2023, at the age of 60 years, at her home in Hornersville, Missouri.  Becky married Jake Coronado July 23, 1984 in Kennett...

Alan Sheckell, son of Paul Sheckell and Darice Smith Sheckell, was born on Saturday, August 24, 1975, in Hayti, and departed this life on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at his residence in Kennett at the age of 47 years, 10 months and 5 days. Alan was an employee of Nucor-Yamato Steel Company in Blytheville, and a member of the Slicer Street Church of Christ in Kennett...

Charles Henry Parker, a cotton farmer and advocate for the cotton industry, passed away on July 28, 2023, at the age of 81. He was born on April 27, 1942, in Hollywood, Missouri, to Henry Harris and Nadine Pounds Parker. Charles graduated from Kennett High School in 1959 and went on to earn a degree in accounting from Harding College in 1963. Charles married Phyllis Ann Harris on December 7, 1963. ...

Dolores June Hill Deason left her earthly bounds on July 10, 2023 to join her heavenly Father after a battle with cancer. She died at home surrounded by loved ones, as were her wishes.  June was born in the farming community of Leonard, Ark., to Juanita Cruce Hill and George Avery Hill on June 24, 1931. ...

Donald Jerome Chailland of Metairie, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024, filled with the assurance that he is deeply loved by God and by his family.   Don, as he was known by most, was born on March 3, 1941 to parents Hassell Chailland and Lavenia Rikard Chailland Earls. Don was 82 years old at the time of his death...

Cheryl Williams, 62, of Holcomb, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at her residence. Funeral services were under the direction of Landess Funeral Home and Crematory of Campbell. Online condolences may be made at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Terry Michael Tice, 65, of Fair Grove, Missouri, passed away July 20, 2023. He was born Oct. 16, 1957.

Gwen Barrera, 67, of Malden, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Monday funeral services are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home and Crematory of Malden. Online condolences may be made at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Shirley Ann Emery, daughter of the late Bennie Taylor and Effie (Heard) Taylor, was born April 9, 1940, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, and departed this life on July 21, 2023 at the age of 83 years 3 months and 12 days. Shirley married Thomas Emery, Sr., he preceded her in death in 2013. ...

Margaret “Margy” (Horn) Shumway, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, originally of Malden, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at the Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau.  Her family was at her side.  She was 98 years, 6 months, and 20 days old.  She was born Wednesday, December 31, 1924, in Advance, Missouri, to Percy Vincent Horn and Dora Edna LaCroix Horn Kiel.  She attended St. Mary’s grade school in Cape Girardeau and later graduated high school from Bluett High School in St. Louis...

Beverly Diane Barnes, 73, of Clarkton, Missouri, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at her residence in Clarkton. Beverly, daughter of Arlie and Myrtle Hendricks Scoggins, was born Friday, October 21, 1949, in Morrilton, Ark. She was a retired teacher’s aide and bus driver, and a member of the Lynn Oak General Baptist Church in Clarkton...

Cecil Lee Thacker, Sr., 80, of Campbell, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Campbell Health Care and Senior Living in Campbell. Services were under the direction of Landess Funeral Home and Crematory of Campbell. Online condolences may be made at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Phyllis Lavonne Hamrick (you probably knew her as Hurricane Hamrick) –beloved teacher, wife, sister, mother, and grandmother, entered eternal life on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Her legacy is carried on by an only son, four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one surviving sibling in Alabama, and an array of extended family, friends, and students (or her ‘kids’) from every walk of life...

Jamison Korbyn Farmer, “Bubby,” was born May 8, 2023 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and left in the arms of Jesus on July 15, 2023 in Memphis, Tenn. He is forever loved and remembered by his momma, Chloie Farmer; his PePaw and Gigi, Mitch and Jennifer Farmer; his favorite aunties, Alexis and Mackenzie Farmer; his great-grandparents, Kevin and Judy Casey and Mike and Dawn Farmer; other great-aunts and great-uncles. He was spoiled by so many bonus aunts and uncles as well...

Earlene Bailey, 93, of Malden, Missouri, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at her residence in Malden. Earlene, daughter of Raymond C. and Willie R. Foster Berry, was born Thursday, October 3, 1929 in Tallapoosa, Mo. She excelled in Retail Sales and Customer Service at Goldsmith’s Department Store.  She was an avid volunteer at the Bootheel Youth Museum, nursing homes and many other places in the City of Malden and was also a Chamber Maid.  She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Malden.. ...

Earlene Bailey

Jamison Farmer

Billie Jean Rhoads, 79, of Marion, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023 at her residence. Memorial services for Ms. Rhoads are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home and Crematory in Malden, Mo. Online condolences may be made at landessfh2@yahoo.com or on the website at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Vernitta Elizabeth “Vee” Cowell departed this life Friday, July 7, 2023 at her residence in Mammoth Springs, Arkansas, at the age of 92 years, 3 months, and 10 days.   Vernitta was born Friday, March 27, 1931 in Malden, Mo., to Jess Willis Harris and Alberta Matilda Williams Harris.  She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.  On September 17, 1949, she was united in marriage to Frank Cowell in Piggott, Ark.  He preceded her in death February 17, 2012. ...

Debbie Allison Lanier, daughter of the late Norvie Lee and Rosettie Lamastus Allison, was born November 10, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri, and passed away July 6, 2023 at the Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould, Ark., at the age of 68 years. Debbie had a love for quilting.  She spent many hours quilting and giving her quilts  away to her friends. She also loved to go deer hunting with her husband...

David L. Mattingly, 64, of Malden, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Aspire Health and Rehab in Malden. Graveside services fro Mr. Mattingly 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...

Dorothy Ann “Joan” Butler, daughter of the late Bobby Lee Akers and Mary Katherine (Bridges) Akers. was born February 9, 1953 in Dunklin County, Missouri, and departed this life on June 25, 2023, at the age of 70 years, 4 months and 16 days. Joan married Jimmy Butler June 5, 1971 in Kennett...

Linda Sue (Marlar) Gamble, 86, of Kennett, Missouri, departed from this life June 22, 2023 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. Sue was born December 4, 1936 in Rector, Ark., to Jewel and Lena Marlar. She worked at the Bank of Rector, participated as a member of the Kennett Country Club, and was a lifelong United Methodist. ...