Obituaries

Robert Alan Waller Sr. of Crawfordville, Ind., died July 9, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional in Poplar Bluff. Robert was born to Robert Lee Waller and Minnie Elizabeth Lawrence April 6, 1967 in Cleveland, Ohio. Robert is survived by his parents: Robert Lee Waller of Tampa, Fla., and Minnie Elizabeth Lawrence of Kennett; two sons: Robert Alan Waller Jr. ...

Nina Marie Gurley, daughter of the late Pete M. and Hazel Stumpf Mayberry, was born October 27, 1917 in Kennett. She passed away July 9, 2018 at the age of 100 years, eight months, and 12 days. Nina was married to Paul Montrose Gurley who preceded her in death...

Sharon Kay Carter, daughter of the late Truman Harmon and Virginia (Wilhite) Harmon was born September 3,1950 in Poplar Bluff, and departed this life on July 6, 2018 at the age of 67 years. Sharon married Jerry Carter, Sr. on December 28, 1968 in Qulin...

Estella May Griffin, 93, of Malden, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Michael Wayne Sherritze, 59, of Malden, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018 at his residence. Landess Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Brenda Kay Bader, 70, of Piggott, Ark., passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at St. Francis Medical CenterBrenda in Cape Girardeau. Brenda, daughter of Lester George Eggemeyer and Minnie Eggemeyer, was born on Friday, April 2, 1948 in Chester, Ill...

Pina Aileen Loafman, 94, of Campbell, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Rowlett Health & Rehabilitation in Rowlett, Texas. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Martha Goode Shoemate, 74, of Hannibal, Mo., passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018 at her residence in Hannibal. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Lee Hall, 97, of Hogeye passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018, at the VA Hospital in Fayetteville, Ark. He was born February 9, 1921 in Senath, to Robert Edgar and Martha Hall. He was a Second Lieutenant in World War Two, flying 35 missions over Europe as bombardier of a B-17 Flying Fortress. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and an Oak Leaf Cluster for displaying courage, coolness, and skill...

Jackie Don Tackett, 75, of Poplar Bluff, was born July 5, 1942, in Gideon, to the late Lawrence M. Tackett and the late Lue Moore Page Tackett, and departed this life Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. Jackie was married to Sharon June Stanley September 4, 1965, in Malden. She preceded him in death March 31, 2013...

Ralph Eugene “Gene” Hillman, 81, of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Clarkton, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Georgia Armstrong, 77 of Kennett, passed away July 6, 2018 at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould, Arkansas. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett in charge of arrangements.

James Henry Britton, son of the late Floyd and Clara Woods Britton was born May 15, 1939, in Bragg City, and passed away July 04, 2018 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 79 years. He was married to Nancy Bodge December 23, 1973...

Maverick Gunner Goff Vasquez, infant son of Jessica Goff and Orlando Miguel Vasquez was born May 24, 2018 in Jonesboro, Ark., and passed away July 4, 2018 at the Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould, Ark., at the age of 5 weeks. Survivors: his mother and father: Orlando Miguel Vasquez and Jessica Goff of Senath; one brother: Spencer of the home; grandparents: Terrie Nunnery and Terry Burcham of Cardwell, and Alberto and Maria Vasquez of Senath; great-grandmother: Betty Nunnery of Hornersville; aunt: Jo Beth and Jeff Patterson of Hornersville; uncle: Rito Vasquez of Mexico; two cousins: Conner and Cooper Patterson.. ...

Betty McCain, 82, of Kennett, formerly of Arnold and Ste. Genevieve, Mo., passed away June 28, 2018 at National HealthCare in Kennett. Betty was born February 17, 1936, in Ste. Genevieve, the daughter of the late George “Monroe” Volner and the late Dessie (O’Bryan) Volner. She was married to Jack McCain, who survives...

Winford Wayne Henry, son of the late William “Billy” Henry and Viola Simms, was born Sunday, September 21, 1924, in Guy, Arkansas, and departed this life Saturday, June 30, 2018 at St. Bernard Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 93 years, 9 months, and 9 days...

Saul “Junior” Jones, Jr. 83, of Cardwell, passed away Saturday in Jonesboro., Ark. He was the son of the late Lorene and Saul Jones, Sr. Junior was a veteran in the U.S. Army and was of the Baptist faith. He was a carpenter and a gardener who enjoyed watching wrestling, flea marketing, and fishing...

Angela Janett Earl, daughter of John and Patsy (Cooper) Harmon, was born October 14, 1962 in Kennett, and departed this life June 29, 2018 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 55 years. Angela married Alan Earl June 30, 1995 in Piggott, Ark...

Pearl Louise Headley, 89, of Wappapello, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018 at her residence. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Arthur Ernest Vardell, son of the late John Vardell and Nell (Pickens) Vardell was born June 22, 1947 in Kennett, and departed this life on June 29, 2018 at the age of 71 years. Survivors include: two sisters: Ginny Branum and Hallie Vardell; two nephews: Barry Branum and Kerry Branum; six great nieces and nephews: Brittany, Emily, Justin, Haley, Jo Garrett and Abigail. One niece preceded...

Larry Joe Moore, son of the late Joe Moore and Dorothy (McNew) Moore, was born January 6, 1950 in Kennett, and departed this life on June 29, 2018 at the age of 68. Larry married Gloanna Crawford who preceded him in death. Survivors include: two sons: Mark (Emily) Moore of Kennett, and Robert (Nikki-Lee) McNew of Ft. ...

Vernon Earnheart, 78, of Malden, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Landess Funeral Home of Malden was in charge of arrangements.

Harold Glenn Warf, son of the late James W. and Mary (Monroe) Warf was born March 12, 1934 in Senath, and departed this life July 1, 2018 at the age of 84 years. He is survived by: four daughters: Rita Tinnin (James) of Arbyrd, Tammy Hart of Jonesboro, Ark., Penny Simmons (Ricky) of Bragg City, and Barbie Wilkins (Byron) of Paragould, Ark.; one sister: Cleta Woodard of Senath; nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends...

Ladonna Faye Brooks, 66, of Clarkton, was born July 17, 1951 in Bement, Mo., to the late Landon Sterling and Mary Alice Stone Sterling. She departed this life Friday, June 29, 2018 in Cape Girardeau. Ladonna Faye Brooks was a homemaker and was of the Pentecostal Faith. She was united in marriage to Jerry Brooks on July 17, 1988 in Clarkton...

Saul “Junior” Jones, Jr. 83, of Cardwell, passed away Saturday in Jonesboro., Ark. He was the son of the late Lorene and Saul Jones, Sr. Junior was a veteran in the U.S. Army and was of the Baptist faith. He was a carpenter and a gardener who enjoyed watching wrestling, flea marketing, and fishing...

Billy Joe West, 79, of Kennett, died June 26, 2017 at his home in Kennett. Billy was born to the late Vestel and Nettie (Brand) West March 11, 1939 in Gobler, Mo. Billy is survived by his children: Michael (Shaelyn) West and Ricky (Barb) West both of Oklahoma City, Okla., Mark (Christy) West of Caledonia, Ill., and Angie (Arvid) Linder of Rockford, Ill.; one brother: Frank West of Hoopeston, Ill.; one sister: Jeanette Strickland of Kennett; 12 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren; long-time partner: Georgia Armstrong of Kennett.. ...

Shirley Houston Kleager, 83, of St. Louis, Mo passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur, Mo. She was born on Sept. 18, 1934 to Euin Henry Houston and Helen Snipes Houston in Holcomb, Mo. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Elmo Kleager of Oak Hill, Mo...

Vernon Earnheart, 78, of Malden, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeaul. Landess Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Angela Earl, 55 of Senath passed away Friday, June 29, at the St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. McDaniel Funeral Service of Senath will be in charge of the arrangements.

Wallace Eugene “Gene” McKay, 82, of Clarkton, was born June 10, 1936, in Lafe, Arkansas, and departed this life Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Gideon Care Center. Gene was the son of the late John Alva McKay and the late Mabel Fox McKay. Gene married Kathaleen Fincher July 10, 1976 in Ballwin, Mo. She survives...

Doris Green Moody, 85, of Malden, was born November 9, 1932, in Portageville, Missouri, to the late Albert E. and Beulah Mae Crafton Green. Doris was the 10th of 11 children. She departed this life Monday, June 25, 2018, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri...

Taleigha Clayton Frederick, 36, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully, June 17, 2018 at Life’s Journey Hospice, Avon, Ind. Taleigha Lugenia Victoria Elizabeth Clayton was born June 21, 1981, Dunklin County, Kennett, Missouri, daughter of Raymond Hilery Clayton, Jr. ...

Richard Delane “Rick” Doughten, 66, of Cape Girardeau, was born August 29, 1951, in Holcomb, to the late Guy and Rena Doughten, and departed this life June 26, 2018 surrounded by family. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 48 years, Kathy “Mary Jane” Doughten; one son, Richard Doughten, Jr.; two grandchildren, Dallas and Chandler, both of Cape Girardeau; brothers and sisters, Lola Mae Coleman (Norm) of St. ...

Virginia Fern Peitzsch, 79, of Cahokia, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden.

Betty Belle Wood Cook, was born on January 14, 1933 in Cave Mountain, Ark., to parents Elec and Maude Wood. On December 8, 1953, she married Jewell Cook in Harrison, Ark., who preceded her in death on November 23, 2001. They made their home for over five decades in White Oak...

Dorothy Mae Hollinger, daughter of the late William Lawrence Kudirka and Helen Marie (Bojarski) Kudirka was born December 11, 1926 in St.Louis, and departed this life June 24, 2018 at the age of 91 years. Dorothy married George Thomas Hollinger October 25, 1975. George preceded her in death October 17, 2003...

Helen Virginia Pedigo, 85, of Cordova, Tenn., formerly of Cardwell, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis. She was born in Cardwell, and was a retired EMT who loved to read and work crossword puzzles. Helen was the daughter of the late Homer and Jewel Fletcher Wilkins...

Linda Jean Cockerham, daughter of Jerlean James Davis and the late James Willie Davis, was born October 4, 1960 in Portageville, Missouri, and passed away June 6, 2018, at her residence in Senath at the age of 57 years. Linda confessed Christ at an early age at Pilgrim Rest Church in Elkhart, Indiana. ...

Gary Cloud, 70, of Genesee, Michigan, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018 at McLaren-Flint. Gary was born in Malden, Mo. November 1, 1947. Gary retired from General Motors. He enjoyed fishing, golf, and visiting the casino. His survivors include daughter, Stephanie Cloud of Burton; sons, Bruce Cloud and wife, Jeannie Cloud, of Macomb, and Gary Cloud and wife, Tina, of Genesee; grandchildren, Colin, Kamden, Dylan, Rylan, Chaz, Jason and Alysa; great-grandson, Jordan; sisters, Phylis Baksa and husband, Ernie, of Lapeer, and Brenda Moss and husband, Ray, of Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews.. ...

Samuel Thomas Fisher, Jr., of Kennett, son of the late Samuel Thomas Fisher and Eunice Ann (St.Clair) Fisher, was born March 23, 1944 in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life June 9, 2018 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau at the age of 74 years. Samuel married Patsy Pritchard March 14, 1975 in Las Vega, Nevada...

Carolyn Eve Burnett, daughter of the late Clarence and Mildred (Campbell) Pope, was born January 19, 1947 in Malden, and departed this life June 5, 2018 at the age of 71 years. In 1966 Carol married Bob Burnett in Malden. She is survived by her husband: Bob Burnett of Kennett; one sister: Pennie Stirnaman and husband, Jerry, of Dexter; niece and nephew: Kristin Stirnaman and Jason Stirnaman; sisters-in-law: Kay Brown, Linda Davis and Deanna Myers; other relatives and many friends...

David Jerome Malady, son of the late Maple Malady and Rosie Lee (Oliver) Malady was born May 15, 1939 in Friendship, Mo., and departed this life June 5,2018 at the age of 79 years. David married Lillie Mae Hays May 15,1963 in St.Louis. Lillie preceded David in death...

Carl “Buddy” Schubert, III, 43, of Holcomb, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements.

Carolyn Eve Burnett, daughter of the late Clarence and Mildred (Campbell) Pope, was born January 19, 1947 in Malden, and departed this life June 5, 2018 at the age of 71 years. In 1966 Carol married Bob Burnett in Malden.

Dellena Kay Wyrick, 50 of Hornersville, Missouri went to be with the Lord Friday, June 1, 2018 after a long battle with an illness. She was born November 25, 1967 in Kennett, Missouri to Bob and Clara Deane Hurst Coleman. She was a Christian, God fearing woman who shared His love with whomever ask. ...

David Malady, 79, of Senath, passed away June 5, 2018 at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould, Ark. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of arrangements.

Melanie Timmons, 68, of Kennett, passed away June 5, 2018 at Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center in Kennett. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of arrangements.

Robert Wayne Easley died unexpectedly on May 31, 2018 at his home. Our hearts are breaking today as we realize the depth of our loss. Robert was bigger than life, smart, bold, opinionated, controversial, outgoing, wild, and full of laughter. He enjoyed fishing, mowing, just about anything outside especially working on cars...

Julia Sue Tinnin, 69, of Naples, Fla., formerly of Hornersville and Neosho, Mo., died peacefully in her sleep at home on May 2, 2018. Born July 19, 1948, at home in Hollywood, Mo., she is now embraced in the loving arms of Jesus with her predeceased father, Herman Edgar Tinnin, her brothers Robert Wayne Tinnin and Richard Devon Tinnin and sister in law Glenda Sue Arant Tinnin Badgley...

Michael Tre' Atkinson,19, of Gideon, formerly of Campbell, passed away Friday, May 31, 2018 at his residence. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.