Obituaries

Larry E. Dees, 70, passed away peacefully in his home at High Ridge, Mo., on Monday, December 2, 2019. Larry was born on June 3, 1949 in Wilhelmina, Mo. He was the youngest son of the late Delbert and Louise Dees. On September 2, 1969 Larry married the love of his life, Kay Stone of Malden, who has remained by his side...

Bobbie Rose Gee Gibbons, of Kennett, was born July 6, 1929 to Maddon and Florence Denim Gee, in Hornsby, Tenn., and departed this life November 26, 2019 in Paragould, Ark., at 90 years of age. Bobbie was eighth in lineage of nine children, six sisters and two brothers, all of whom preceded her in death: Opal, Brodie, Clark, Martha, Virginia, Ruth, Jean and Joan. Her parents also preceded her in death...

Gene Evans, a long-time resident of Tampa, Florida, was born in the Rives community April 24, 1946, and was a businessman in Kennett for many years. He passed away November 9, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Burley Evans; and a sister, Connie Evans-Davis...

On August 8, 1919, Thomas and Kate Gardner welcomed a baby girl into their four-room sharecropper’s house. They named her Pauline Imogene. Along with her cousins and siblings, she attended Union Grove School (Tywhop) through the eighth grade. If a high school hadn’t been too far away, she might have become a school teacher—that and the fact that she fell for a charming young man named Archie Saltzman...

Phillip Lee Meredith, 69, son of the late William C. Meredith and Mary Belle (Fray) Meredith was born February 2, 1950 at Presnell Hospital in Kennett, and departed this life on October 21, 2019. Phillip married Mary Lee “Amos” Keller on August 7,1995 in Sturgess, S.D...

Charles Lee “Tite” Williams, 94, son of the late Charles Oscar Williams and Mary (Causey) Williams was born May 3, 1925 in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on November 27, 2019.. Tite married Virginia Warren on February 22, 1947. Virginia preceded him in death on March 3, 2015...

Betty Lue Bradley, 79, daughter of the late Joseph Dollins and Artie Mae (Martin) Dollins was born August 6, 1940 in Lafe, Arkansas and departed this life on November 28, 2019. Betty was a devoted Christian and a dedicated school teacher. She attended and was a member of Abundant Life Family Center in Kennett. In December of 1958 she married Robert E. Bradley who preceded her in death in 2018. She and Robert had three children...

Jaxon William Barnett, 14, son of Joe Paul Barnett and Lendsi Whitehorn Barnnett, was born April 14, 2005 in Kennett and departed this life Wednesday, November 27, 2019 in Kennett. Jaxon was an 8th grade student at Kennett Middle School where he was a member of the football team. He enjoyed being outdoors, four-wheelers and mud-trucks...

Jewell Caldwell Kilwin, 88, of Campbell, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, at Malden Nursing and Rehab in Malden. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell in charge of arrangements.

Mildred McAlister, 86, of Malden, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2020 at Ridgeview Living Community in Malden. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden in charge of arrangements.

Billy H. Depew, 86, of Campbell, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Cambell. Online condolences may be made at www.landessfuneralhome.com.

Mary Kay Rose, 75, of Senath, Missouri passed away November 27, 2019 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. McDaniel Funeral Service of Senath in charge of the arrangements.

Barbara Nell Coons, daughter of the late Otis Monroe Allen and Roby Nell Luckett Allen, was born January 10, 1947, in Evansville, Ind., and departed this life Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at the Winchester Nursing Center, in Bernie, Mo., at the age of 72 years, 10 months and 17 days...

William Dalton Spitzer, 81, of Bernie, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at his residence. Landess Funeral Home of Malden in charge of arrangements.

Bobby Carpenter, 72, of Mill Spring, Mo., passed away Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 at his residence. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden in charge of arrangements.

Charles “Tite” Williams, 94, of Kennett passed away November 27, 2019 in Kennett. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett, Missouri in charge of the arrangements.

Vanessa Kay Huckabee, 53, of Arbyrd, passed from this life Thursday, November 21, 2019, at the Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Born in West Memphis, she was raised in Leachville and had attended Leachville High School. She had been a resident of Arbyrd the past 38 years and was a member of the Leachville Church of Christ. She enjoyed spending time with her family and riding four wheelers...

Byron Eugene Pfeffer, 64, son of the late Hollie Floyd Pfeffer and Oda Mae (Jernigan) Pfeffer was born January 22, 1955 in Marston, Missouri and departed this life on November 20, 2019. Byron married Elaine Brown on August 16, 1974 in Malden. Survivors include his wife: Elaine Pfeffer of Kennett; his son: Benjamin (Jill) Pfeffer of Charlottesville, Va.; two daughters: Hollie (Adam) Flack of Prairie Village, Kansas, and Patricia (Todd) Nettleton of Hayti; six grandchildren: Noah Nettleton, Collin Nettleton, Eva Nettleton, Evelyn Mae Flack, Jonas Byron Pfeffer and Bennett Flack; two brothers: Wendell (Lagena) Pfeffer of Dudley, Mo., and Lowell (Rosemary) Pfeffer of Campbell; one sister: Glenda Ferguson of Malden; other relatives and many friends.. ...

Byron Pfeffer, 64, of Kennett, passed away November 20, 2019 at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould, Arkansas. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett in charge of arrangements.

Charles Henry Workman, 81, of Campbell, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 20169 at his residence. Bradshaw Funeral Homes of Malden in charge of arrangements.

Allan Wayne King, 73, of Campbell, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis. Allan, son of Nathan and Clara Matthews King, was born Monday, October 28, 1946 in Gideon. He was a farmer and worked at Federal Mogul for 42 years, and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church...

Donna Jean McDaniel Byrd Levins, 94 years young, of Dardenne Prairie, Mo., formerly of Arbyrd, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 16, 2019, at her home. She was born July 15, 1925, in Arbyrd. Donna was preceded  in death by her parents: Charles Moler and Effie Mae Jane McDaniel; two husbands: CB Byrd and Leland Levins; and two children: Danny Byrd and Timothy Levins...

Carrie Neal Lewis, of Kennett, was born March 13, 1930, in Selmer, Tenn., to John Jordan and Alcie George Jordan, and passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at National HealthCare of Kennett, at the age of 89 years. Carrie was united in marriage to Charles Jackson “Jack” Lewis, II December 22, 1947, in Steele, Mo. He preceded her in death...

Mr. Eulus Vaughn, 93, son of the late Arthur and Eva Bishop Vaughn was born December 16, 1925, in the Cockrum Community, and passed away November 15, 2019 at the Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould, Ark. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the Army Air Corp during World War 11. ...

Geneva Lorall Young, 87, daughter of the late Award E. and Ethel (Hicks) Strother was born October 5, 1932 in Charlotte, Arkansas and departed this life November 15, 2019. Geneva married Arthur Berl Young on November 7, 1954 in Bragg City. He preceded her in death January 22, 2007. She was a member of Bakerville Church of Christ and loved being a part of the Red Hat Ladies...

Margaret Hirtz, 93, of Glennonville, Mo., passed away Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 at Swift Creek in Poplar Bluff. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell in charge of arrangements.

Marcella Eloise Hon, 91, died on November 12, 2019, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Born August 8, 1928, in Alton, Ill., to the late Rube Johnson and Lottie Mae Burch, Marcella was a member of the First Baptist Church in Risco, Blytheville and Poplar Bluff. She was secretary at Risco High School until 1970, before retiring from New Madrid County R1 Schools in 1990...

Mary Parker, 90, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at Oakdale Care Center in Poplar Bluff. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc. of Malden. Online condolences may be made at www.bradshawfh.com...

Maggie Jo Umfress, newborn infant, of Campbell, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Funeral services under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Campbell are scheduled for Thursday. Online condolences may be made at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

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...