Obituaries

Betty White, 72, of Gideon, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at her residence in Gideon. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

David L. Carter, 80, of West Bend, Wis., passed away Friday, March 8, 2019 at Gideon Care Center in Gideon. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements.

Lola Marie Compton Armitage, was born February 2, 1921 in Corning, Arkansas to the late Arthur and Effie (Hume) Compton. Lola married Oral Armitage September 17, 1946. She was a loving mother of two children Oral Edgar “Eddie” Armitage and Linda (Armitage) Plunkett...

Avery “Buck” Noble, 67, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Campbell. Online condolences may be made at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Milburn Eugene Jackson, of Doniphan, Mo., son of the late William Lee Eldridge Jackson and Maudie (Raburn) Jackson was born August 12, 1947 in Hamilton, Alabama and departed this life March 11, 2019 at the age of 71 years. Milburn married Dottie Martin...

Emma Pauline (Campbell) Crane Morgan, of Portageville, daughter of the late Joseph Campbell and Emma Alice (Carlis) Campbell was born July 29, 1930 in Tunica, Miss., and departed this life March 11, 2019 at the age of 88 years. Pauline married Murphy Crane, who preceded her in death. Later she married Luther Morgan who also preceded her in death...

Georgia Louise Scherer, 83, daughter of the late Charlie Guinn and Erdie McCaslin Guinn, was born June 2, 1935 in Leachville, Ark., and departed this life March 7, 2019 at the Advance Nursing Center in Advance, Mo. Mrs. Scherer was a housewife and a resident of Benton, Mo...

Michael Thomas Swift, 51, of Kennett, son of Tommy Swift and Patricia Ann (McCallister) Swift was born October 11, 1967 in Kennett, and departed this life March 7, 2019. Micheal married Kathy Throgmorton on October 20, 1995. He is survived by his parents: Tommy and Pat Swift of Kennett; wife: Kathy Swift of Kennett; son: Skylar William Swift of Kennett; daughter: Alexis Ann Swift of Kennett; brother: Matthew Richard Swift of Clarkton; other relatives and friends...

Mrs. Peggy E. Bledsoe passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements.

James “Jimmy” Ray Riddle, son of Betty Taylor Riddle and the late Orville James Riddle, was born July 5, 1950, in Holcomb, and departed this life March 6, 2019 at his residence in Wappapello, at the age of 68 years. Mr. Riddle was a line worker for Emerson Electric in Kennett...

Dale Rickman, 87, son of the late Wayne Rickman and Lula (Mabry) Rickman was born September 28, 1931 in Beech Corner, Missouri west of Senath and departed this life on March 5, 2019 at the Heritage Nursing Center in Kennet. He is survived by his wife: Joyce Lantrip Rickman of Kennett; two sons: Richard Rickman and wife Linda of Holcomb, and Kenny Rickman and wife Cindy of Kennett; step-children: Danny Lantrip and wife Donna of Arlington, Tenn., and Eva Lantrip of Hernando, Miss.; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; six step great-grandchildren; brother-in-law: Donald Kitchens; three sisters-in-law: Debbie Kirby and husband Barry, Kathleen Rickman, and Sue Rickman; many, many nieces, nephew and other relatives and friends. ...

Adrin Adell Morley, 77, of Clarkton, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Martin Morris passed away at the age of 79 on March 4, 2019, after a long struggle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) in Jonesboro, Arkansas at Saint Bernards Hospital. He was a member of Sumach Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Charley Van Morris and Leona Mae Lovins Morris, one infant son Charley Levi Morris, siblings Charles Paul Morris, Barbara Sue Wilkerson Caldwell, one grandson Christopher Levi...

In loving memory of Davis “Dave” D. Karnes, who passed on 25 February. He was born to O.D Parker and Irma Davis Karnes on February 23, 1942 in Senath.  He served in the Air Force for 24 years, serving two tours in Vietnam.  He leaves behind the love of his life, Deborah Anderson, who joined him in our planned move to Arkansas. She was devoted to his complete care in the last two-and-a-half-years of his life. We were always there to support each other through the good times and the bad. ...

Martin Adolph Morris, of Kennett, son of the late Charley V. Morris and Leona Mae (Lovins) Morris was born November 24, 1939, in Kennett, Missouri, and departed this life March 4, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 79 years, 3 months and 8 days. Martin married Lillian Bailey on October 11, 1960...

Darrell Ray Crawford, 76, of Pocahontas, Ill., passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in O’Fallon, Ill. Darrell was born June 11, 1942, to Elton and Lillian Crawford in Holcomb, Mo. He was one of 13 children growing up in the Bootheel. ...

Davis Don Karnes, 77, son of the late O.D. Parker Karnes and Irma Davis Karnes, was born February 23, 1942 in Senath, and passed away February 25, 2019 at the Spring Hill Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, Ark. He is survived by one daughter: Kim Karnes Scott and husband, Sammy, of Cabot, Ark.; two sons: Keith Karnes and wife, Bobi, of Cabot, Ark., and Scott Karnes and wife, Denise, of Little Rock, Ark.; one sister: Kaye Goodman of St. ...

Judy Elena Carter, 64, daughter of Joyce (Sanders) Hinchey and the late John Hinchey was born August 20, 1954 in Jackson, Calif., and departed this life on March 4, 2019. Judy married Kevin Carter on October 18, 1986 in Leslie, Ark. Survivors include her husband: Kevin Carter of Kennett; two sons: Joshua Carter and Caleb Carter, both of Kennett; one daughter: Judith Carter of Kennett; mother: Joyce Hinchey of Leslie, Ark.; three grandchildren: Korbin, Axton and Brycen; three brothers: Johnny (Michelle) Hinchey of Marshall, Ark., Jackie (Teresa) Hinchey of Leslie, Ark., and James (Lora) Hinchey of Clinton, Ark.; other relatives and many many friends.. ...

Martin A. Morris, 79, of Kennett, passed away March 4, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett is in charge of arrangements.

Kathryn Nannette Henry, 73, daughter of the late Winford Henry and Martha Bridges Henry, was born in Kennett Saturday, February 2, 1946. Ms. Henry died Thursday, February 28, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. She is survived by two daughters: Shelly Little and Candy Henry; two granddaughters: Brook Akers Marshall and husband, Colby, and Caitlin Akers; three great-grandchildren: Camden Marshall, Reese Marshall and Mia Marshall, all of Jonesboro, Ark.; and a host of other relatives and friends.. ...

David Lee Estes, 60, passed away unexpectedly February 17, 2019, at his place of residence in Kennett. He was the husband of Tonya Morris Estes. They shared 23 years of marriage together. Born in St. Louis, October 16, 1958, he was the son of the late Mildred Hopper Estes and Huston Lee Estes. He was employed at the Kennett School District and worked as a bus driver part-time after his retirement...

Jimmie Lavone Ramsey, 81, of Malden, was born October 5, 1937, in Caruthersville, Mo., to the late James W. McCormick and the late Annie M. Jones McCormick, and departed this life Monday, February 25, 2019 at Southeast HealthCare in Cape Girardeau, Mo...

Billy Joe Wagner, 86, of Paragould Ark., passed away at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Monday, February 25, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. Bill was born June 4, 1932 in Arbyrd, Mo., to George McKinley and Sarah Anna Wagner. Bill graduated from Cardwell High School in 1951. ...

Aubrey Gene Sanders, 77 years and 25 days, of Rector, passed from this life February 24, 2019 at his home. He was born January 30, 1942, in Newark, Ark., to John and Rosalyn (Shown) Sanders, who preceded him in death.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Anna Sanders of Quebec, Canada; and an infant brother, Charlie Sanders...

W.L. Green, of Springdale, Ark., passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at 97 years old. He was born in Hackleburg, Ala. March 18, 1921 to Benjamin Franklin and Lou Ella (Glasscock) Green. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Ethel Lee Green; son-in-law, Larry French; and his brother and sister...

Margaret Ellis, 85, passed away February 27 2019 at The Saline Memorial Hospice House in Bryant, Ark. Born in Hornersville, Mo., she was preceded in death by her mother, Hazel Haddock and father, Fort Haddock. Margaret married James Thomas Ellis in 1959.  James proceeded her in death January 19, 2018. ...

Myrna Regina Noble, of Kennett, daughter of the late Joseph Cates and Jewell (Vinson) Cates was born October 3, 1952 in Kennett and departed this life February 26, 2019 at the age of 66 years. She is survived by one son, Jeffery Alan Ward and Shelly Jones or Arbyrd; three granddaughters, Destiny Richardson of Kennett, Alyssa White, Cheyenne Ward of Kennett; four great-grandchildren, Tyson Smith of Holcomb, Jaxson Ward and Jaimeson Ward, both of Kennett, Blade White of Marmaduke, Ark.; two brothers, Lewis Cates and Glenda of Campbell, Russell Cates and Rita of St. ...

Palmer Jean (Lee) Winchester was born to Chester and Elizabeth Lee on July 23, 1950 in Wardell. Palmer was an educator and it showed through everyone that she came in contact with. She was quiet, but when she had something to say, she said it with no filter...

John E. Schmittler, 81, formerly of Grayville, Ill., died Friday, February 22, 2019, at Hunter Acres Caring Center in Sikeston. He was born November 17, 1937, in Xenia, Ill., the son of J.C. and Carolyn (Crome) Schmittler. He was a member of the Methodist Church...

Lorene Owens, 101, daughter of the late James Henry Shipman and Mary Josephine (Glenn) Shipman was born January 12, 1918 in Sumach, Mo., and departed this life on Friday, February 22, 2019. Lorene married John S. (Snooks) Owens, Jr. on July 3, 1938 in Piggott, Ark. John preceded her in death...

Raylan Blake Ridings, infant son of Blake Ridings and Karley Dorris has joined God’s special little angels. He left this earth on February 22, 2019. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the Irby Funeral Home in Marmaduke at 10:00 am with the service starting at 1:00 p.m...

Gail Wayne Green, 71, of Senath passed away February 20, 2019 at his residence in Senath. He was born March 28, 1947, in Kennett to the late Elmer and Helen Barnes Green. He married Katherine Tansil July 14, 1972 in Kennett. Survivors include his wife: Katherine Green of Senath; two daughters: Megan Green of Senath...

Lorene Owens, 101, of Kennett, passed away February 22, 2019 at National HealthCare (NHC) in Kennett. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett is in charge of arrangements.

Floyd M. Reeves, 91, of Leachville, passed from this life Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at Monette Manor Nursing Center. Born in Leachville, he was the son of the late Robert and Flossie Lowry Reeves and had been a lifelong area resident. Floyd was a 1945 graduate of Leachville High School and was a U.S. ...

Merna Eunice Tucker, 86, daughter of the late Kirby Martin and Ida R. (Clark) Martin was born July 21, 1932 in Calico Rock, Ark., and departed this life February 17, 2019. Merna married Billy Tucker on July 2, 1949 in Piggott, Ark. Billy preceded her in death in 2015...

Mary Lee Turner, 91, of Gideon, passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 at Gideon Care Center in Gideon. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Helen Marie Barnes Green Jackson, 90, daughter of the late Curtis and Iva (Richey)Barnes was born April 7, 1928 in Bucoda, Mo., and departed this life February 15, 2019 at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Ark. Helen married Elmer Green October 11, 1946. He preceded her in death on August 25, 1989. She married Carlos Jackson in 2003. He preceded her in death on February 21, 2012...

Merna Eunice Tucker, 86, of Holcomb, passed away Feb. 17, 2019 at St. Bernard Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements.

Believing in salvation through Jesus Christ, James Larry Shipman, 74, went to his heavenly home on February 12, 2019. He was born on November 14, 1944 in Lawton, Okla., grew up in Kennett, and served in the U. S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Oriskany. Later he was hired as one of the first employees of Morgan-Keegan and Company where he spent the majority of his career as an equity trader. During his 36 years there, Larry was a beloved colleague and friend to all who worked with him...

Neva Dean Reel, of Kennett, formerly of Hornersville, daughter of the late Williams Candler Whitaker and Irene (Thomas) Whitaker was born January 7, 1940 in Leachville, Arkansas and departed this life on February 14, 2019 at the age of 79 years, 1 month and 7 days. Neva married Bobby R. Reel on August 4, 1956 ...

Amy Michelle James, 36, daughter of Narvel Camden and the late Cathy Diane Gaskins was born November 14, 1982 in Hayti, Missouri and departed this life on February 13, 2019. Survivors include her father: Narvel Camden of Kennett; three daughters: Harleigh James, Kennedy Piper James and Mackenzie James all of Wardell; one sister: Erica Camden of Dyersburg, Tenn.; one half brother: Mickey Camden of Pennsylvania; other relatives and many friends...

Thomas Edward “Blackie” Doughten, of Mesquite, Texas, formerly of Holcomb, was born April 15, 1945 in Finley, Tenn., to Guy and Rena Doughten, and departed this life February 8, 2019 in Dallas, Texas at the age of 73 years. He married Lana Riddick July 29, 1968. She preceded him in death in 2010...

Pamela Lee Brant was born October 8, 1948 in Gold Dust, Tenn., to Everett Reed and Evelyn Duncan White. She passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Gideon at the age of 70 years, 4 months and 4 days. She was united in marriage to Carl Brant in New Madrid, Mo. in 1998. He survives of Malden. She loved cooking, her flower garden and being around her family...

Virginia Joyce Camp, 77, of Bernie, was born June 6, 1941 in Harrisburg, Ill., to the late Earl Shelton and Mary Redmon Shelton. She departed this life February 7, 2019 in Cape Girardeau. Virginia was a certified nursing assistant and was a member of the Bethany General Baptist Church. She was united in marriage to Dalph Camp on March 3, 1962 in Joliet, Ill. He preceded her in death in December 2007...

Eleanor “Ellie” Jeanette Carnell, 70, daughter of the late La Vern and Geraldine (Johnson) Rickey, was born May 29, 1948 in Zion, Ill., and departed this life February 8, 2019. Ellie married Jerry Carnell on December 4, 1989. She is survived by her husband: Jerry Carnell of Kennett; two sons: Tony Von Ruden (Angie) of Piggott, Ark., and Tom Von Ruden of Kennett; two daughters: Jackie Baxter (Pat) of Green Bay, Wis., and Charitie Jones (David) of Kennett; stepchildren: Dawn Cofield (Roy), Kristin Carnell, and Joshua Carnell, all of Rockford, Ill.; one brother: Leonard Rickey of El Cajon, Calif.; five sisters: Judy Jurkovac (John) of Spokane, Wa., Joyce Giernoth of Engleside, Ill., April Seace of El Cajon, Calif., June German (Don) of Richland Center, Wis., and Janis King (Harold) of Rockport, Wa.; many grandkids and great-grandkids; other relatives and many friends.. ...

Sharon Kay Nash, 70, of Malden, passed away on February 5, 2019 at her home. She was born on February 25, 1948 in Stoddard County, Mo., to Fred and Opal Provance Brandon. She enjoyed reading and talking about the Bible, teaching Bible classes, and sewing...

June Payne, 70, of Gideon, was born June 4, 1948 in Gideon, to the late Merle Payne and Nadine Poole Payne. She departed this life Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at the Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau. June Payne was an office manager for Northwestern Mutual and was a member of the Bethany Assembly of God in Gideon...

Ricky Lynn Fowler, 49, of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Kennett, passed away February 4, 2019 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements.

Sammy Lee Milburn, of Norfork, Arkansas, formerly of Kennett, son of the late James Tommy Milburn and Marie (Shepard) Milburn was born September 22, 1948 in Kennett, and departed this life February 4, 2019 at the age of 70 years, 4 months and 13 days at his home in Norfork. Sammy married Linda Hopper April 13, 1968 in Kennett...

Ruby Catherine “Skeet” Finch, daughter of the late Robert D. McDonald and Eula (Thompson) Edwards (Milton) was born June 14, 1943 in Jackson, Mississippi and departed this life February 3, 2019 at the age of 75 years, 7 months and 22 days. Ruby married James Finch January 26, 1964. He survives of the home...