Obituaries

Mary Louise Willey, 76, of Jonesboro, passed away August 10, 2020. She was born December 9, 1943 to Loy Allen Willey and Milrea Turner Willey. They both preceded her in death. She was a 1961 graduate of Brookland High School. She attended Arkansas State University and received a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1965 and a Masters in Science and Education in 1969. ...

Donald Clement Carnes, Jr., 85, of Franklin, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 11, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born in Washington, D.C. August 8, 1935, son of the late Donald and Agnes Carnes. He went to school at Sidwell Friends, Washington D.C. ...

Ruth Mae White, 87, of Tallapoosa, Mo., passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at her residence. Funeral services are under the direction of Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc. of Malden. Online condolences may be made at www.bradshawfh.com.

Jimie Dale Orton, the son of the late Cecil and Isabell Redding Polsgrove, was born July 25, 1946, in Gideon. He was a 1964 graduate of Gideon High School before joining the United States Army where he was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm medals for his service. He was also a member of the VFW lodge...

Kathryn Hester, 99, of Malden, passed away at Southeast Health of Stoddard County in Dexter, Mo., Friday, August 7, 2020. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc. of Malden. Online condolences may be made at www.bradshawfh.com...

Rose Marie Lemonds, the daughter of the late Richard Willis and the late Rosa Strickland Willis, was born Thursday, March 23, 1944 in Memphis, Tennessee. On September 8, 1963 in Memphis, Ten., Rose was united in marriage to Larry Lemonds, who preceded her in death October 22, 2004. Mrs. Lemonds died Friday, July 31, 2020 at General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, at the age of 76 years, 4 months, and 8 days...

Pauline Elizabeth Berry, 91, of Gideon, Mo., passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Gideon Care Center. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc. of Malden. Online condolences may be made at www.bradshawfh.com.

Marilyn Charlene Barymon, of Wardell, Mo., was born February 9, 1948 in Wardell, to the late Charlie Barymon and the late Ollie Mae Waddell Barymon. A lifetime resident of Wardell, Marilyn retired from the Family Service Division of Missouri after 36 years. And in that time, she only took one sick day. She was also a member of Living Word Tabernacle in Gibson, Mo., and she loved to shop...

Mrs. Frankie Miller, of Senath, passed away at her residence August 8, 2020 at the age of 62 years. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com. McDaniel Funeral Service of Senath is in charge of arrangements.

Carleen Like, 99, of Campbell, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 in Stoutsville, Mo. Funeral services are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Campbell. Online condolences may be made at www.landessfuneralhome.com.

Conna Evah Jean Cummings, 86, of Jefferson City, formerly of Campbell, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Villa Marie Nursing Home in Jefferson City. Graveside services are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Campbell. Online condolences may be made at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

James Edward Wagner, Sr. was born August 26, 1947 in Deering, Missouri to the late Grady Wagner and Mary Evadean Drake Wagner. He departed this life Sunday, August 2, 2020 at his residence in Bernie at the age of 72. James had worked in agiculture and was a member of the First Assembly of God Church. He graduated from Delta C-7 in 1967 and was a member of the FFA throughout high school. He was united in marriage to Diane Noble March 12,1971. She preceded him in death in August 2017...

Barbara Helen Weaver, 82, of Pocahontas, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 at Randolph Home.   Barbara was born October 14, 1937 in Pocahontas to Jacob and Helen Jones Schmidt.   She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gaylon Weaver; brother, William Schmidt; and sister, Mary Lou Davidson.  ...

Donnie Joe White, son of the late Guy White and Levolia Palmer White, was born Tuesday, February 23, 1960 in Kennett, and departed this life Saturday, August 1, 2020 in Kennett at the age of 60 years, 5 months and 9 days. He was a truck driver. Survivors include son, Christopher Timothy White of Poplar Bluff; three grandchildren; brothers, Leroy White, Lorenzo White, and Norshiron White, all of Kennett; sisters, Janet White of Ypsilanti, Mich., Patricia Arrington of Jonesboro, Ark., Naomi White of Mountain Home, Ark., Amelia Gray of Colorado Springs, Colo., Letrece White of Kennett; other relatives and many friends.. ...

Bryant Biff Stewart, 66, of Campbell, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his residence. Graveside funeral services are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Campbell. Online condolences may be made at www.landessfuneralhome.com.

Jo Ann Poe White, 88, of Kennett passed away July 29, 2020 at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Ark. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett is in charge of arrangements.

Linda Ross Pritchett, 79, of Hamilton, Miss., passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at the Baptist Hospital in Columbus, Miss. She was born February 16, 1949 in Caruth, Mo., to Raymond Ross and Viola Thompson Ross. She lived most of her life in Hamilton, Miss., where she moved to in 1966. Ms. Pritchett was a self-employed Interior Designer/Beauty Consultant. She was a charter member of Hamilton Baptist Church...

Heaven’s gate opened and received the most amazing man. Beloved family, friends and countless strangers are blessed to have known him. Kenneth Eldon Carter, 72, of Barnhart, Missouri passed away July 15, 2020. Kenneth was born in Blytheville, Ark. March 26, 1949, to Eldon and Florie Carter. ...

Bobby Gardner, 79, entered into the eternal presence of the Lord Thursday, July 23, 2020. Bobby was born April 17, 1941, in Kennett, to Lewis and Evelyn Gardner.   Bobby was united in holy matrimony to Anita Finch December 2, 1992, after ten years of courtship. With this union they raised three children: LaDonna, Briah, and Kaelin.  ...

D. Dale Franks, 68, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 at UT Medical Center. Dale was a member of Arlington Baptist Church and an industrial equipment salesman for Associated Packaging. He was, above all, a devoted, wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend. ...

Latoya Denise Burton, 37, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 Allison Pointe Healthcare Center in Indianapolis, Ind. Graveside funeral services are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Malden. Online condolences may be made at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Gary Don “Gabby” Hill, was born April 14, 1950 to William Hill and Willie Lee Nelson Smith, both preceded him in death.  He was the third oldest of 14 children, two of which preceded him in death. Gabby received a formal education from Malden Public Schools and graduated from Malden High School in 1969, then went on to get a degree from Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana...

Shantika Lanay Jones, of Bernie, daughter of Elijah Edward Jones, Jr. and Cora Lee Harris, was born in Kennett June 27, 1989, and passed away in Jackson, Michigan July 19, 2020, at the age of 31 years. Shantika’s interests were in make-up, hair, artist, and singing. She lived in southeast Missouri all her life and worked in nursing...

Rick Atchley, 59, of Malden, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Southeast HealthCare in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.bradshawfh.com.

William Dean Leyerle, “Will” or “Bill”, 89, of Sun City Carolina Lakes at Indian Land, S.C., and formerly of Mount Morris, New York, passed away at his home Saturday evening, June 27, 2020. His loving sister, Betty and brother-in-law, Howard, were with him. Will was born February 2, 1931 in Cape Girardeau, Mo., to Muriel and Fred Leyerle...

Joe Reasie Williams, loving husband and father, and a retired minister and farmer, died July 21, 2020, at his home in Malden, Missouri. He was 87. Born on January 12, 1933, he was the son of the late Wiley Jay and Drusa Dooley Williams. He was born, raised, and lived most of his life on the family farm northeast of Gideon. His mother often touted the fact that he was the 12th child of the family, was born on the 12th day of the month, 12th day of the year, and weighed 12 pounds when he was born...

Helen Cecelia Grogan passed away July 16, 2020, at the age of 98. She was born in Caruthersville, Missouri to John Boyd and Katie Lee Prewitt, and resided in Caruthersville and Kennett, Mo. In 1967, she and husband Darrell moved to Winter Haven, Fla. ...

Joel Curtis Cooper, affectionately known as “Billy” --a nickname bestowed by his paternal grandmother who wanted to have a grandson named Billy, entered this world on September 7, 1934 as the 5th child of 12 children (11 sons and 1 daughter) born to the union of Roy and Louise Cooper, Sr. of Pascola, Missouri...

Paul E. Digges, Jr.

Jackie Donald Crawford, of Kennett, son of the late Millard Crawford and Lillie Mae (Mungle) Crawford was born June 14,1941 in Kennett, and departed this life July 13, 2020 at age of 79 years and 29 days. Jackie married Marcia Walden on May 28, 1960 in Kennett...

Layman Polen, 91, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, formerly of Malden, was born Monday, March 18, 1929 in Malden, to the late Charley Polen, and Remmo Cooper Polen. He departed this life Saturday, July 11, 2020, at his residence in Cape Girardeau. Layman retired from the U.S. Air Force, having served from 1950-1970. After retiring he became a cotton and soybean farmer. He was of the Baptist faith. ...

Paul Digges, Jr., 59, of Kennett, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 in Kennett. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com.

Linda Lesslie, 68, of Clarkton, Missouri passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 at Southeast HealthCare in Cape Girardeau, Mo. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com...

Charles Eugene McMillin, 79, of Kennett, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in Kennett. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com.

Delan Houston Young, son of the late Marvin Houston Young and Oma Thomas Young was born January 10, 1937 in Steele, Missouri and departed this life July 12, 2020 at the age of 83 years, 6 months and 2 days. Delan married Pat Wallace on March 6, 1954...

Funeral services for Mr. Benny Delane Hicks, 80, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 16, 2020, at the Unity Baptist Church, Cotton Valley, La., with Rev. Gary Taylor and Bro. Dave Acklin officiating. Graveside services will follow in Cotton Valley Cemetery with Bro. Jim Bell officiating. Services are under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home, Springhill, La...

Myra Jane DaVault Fritzius, 76, of Starkville, Miss., passed away in Round Rock, Texas, July 9, 2020, with her husband, Robert, by her side. Cause of death was congestive heart-failure, following a recent diagnosis of leukemia.  She was born October 18, 1943, in Harrisburg, Penn. ...

Jackie Donald Crawford, of Kennett, son of the late Millard Crawford and Lillie Mae (Mungle) Crawford was born June 14,1941 in Kennett, and departed this life July 13, 2020 at age of 79 years and 29 days. Jackie married Marcia Walden on May 28, 1960 in Kennett...

LeDoris Ann Davis, daughter of the late Burl Samons and Marie (Helms) Samons was born July 29, 1943 in Bridges, Missouri and departed this life July 13, 2020 at the age of 76 years, 11 months and 14 days. LeDoris married W. R. Davis, who preceded her in death June 18, 1999...

Gary Don Trainer was born to Virgil and Katherine Trainer on May 4, 1956 in Watervliet, Mich., and departed this life on July 6, 2020 at the age of 64 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents: Virgil and Katherine Trainer; two brothers: Steve Trainer and David Trainer; and one daughter: April Michelle Trainer...

Ledoris Davis, 76 of Kennett, passed away July 13, 2020 at Heritage Nursing Center in Kennett. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements.

Jackie Crawford, 79 of Kennett, passed away July 13, 2020 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements.

(1937-2020) We regret to announce that Tommy J. Clevenger, 82, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on July 8, 2020 in Little Rock, Ark., due to complications from coronavirus. Tommy was born on September 21, 1937 in Senath, Mo., and grew up in Kennett, Mo., the son of J.D and Pebble Clevenger and the brother of Peggy Eades...

Delan Young, 83, of Kennett, passed away July 12, 2020 in Kennett. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements.

Buford Simpson, 88 of Kennett, passed away July 12, 2020 at the Villas of Jackson, Mo. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements.

Martha Lee (Bowling) Lee, daughter of the late Reuben Bowling and Jewell Josephine Haskins was born on July 17, 1942 in Lilbourn, Missouri and departed this life Tuesday, July 7, 2020 in Cape Girardeau, Mo., at the age of 77. Mrs. Lee was a homemaker, a career that she cherished and was a true expert at. ...

Frances Michelle Williams Hicks, 54, of Wappapello, Missouri formerly of Campbell, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Michelle, daughter of Jimmy Daniel Williams and Marietta Frances Reynolds O’Neal, was born Tuesday, May 24, 1966 in Dixon, Tenn...

Eugene Hopkins, 84, of Corning, Arkansas, passed away July 8, 2020 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Mr. Hopkins was born in McDougal, Ark. August 17, 1935. He was a retired self-employed contractor. He enjoyed working and did so for many years. ...

Carl Junior Newton, 89, of Gideon, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at St. Francis HealthCare in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc. of Malden. Online condolences may be made at www.bradshawfh.com...

Fred Lawrence Barnes, the son of the late Riley and Rosie Holt Barnes, was born May 13, 1939 in Clarkton, Missouri, and departed this life July 5, 2020, in Gideon, Mo., at the age of 81 years, 1 month and 22 days. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Air Force...