Obituaries

Roger (Ponch) Dale Miller, 52, of Campbell, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at his residence in Campbell. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell in charge of arrangements.

Alecia Pugh, 35, of Malden passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at Southeast HealthCare in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bradshaw Funeral Home Inc. of Malden. Online condolences may be made at www.bradshawfh.com.

William L. Nelson, 84, of Matthews, Mo., passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Cotton Point Living Center in Matthews, Mo. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden in charge of arrangements.

Ray Franklin McLemore, 74, the son of the late Harvey and Addie McLemore, was born July 12, 1945, in Luxora, Ark., and passed away March 15, 2020 at his home in Kennett. Ray enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching westerns and spending time with his family...

Linda Whitehead Crocker, passed away at her home in Oakland, Tenn., Thursday, March 12, 2020, from ovarian cancer. Born January 5, 1948 in Paragould, Ark., she was a graduate of Southland High School in Arbyrd, and attended Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Ark...

Patricia Kay “Pat” Cruz, 78, of Campbell, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at her residence. Pat, daughter of Franklin Brooks McCollum and Gladys Scott McCollum, was born Wednesday, October 29, 1941 in Pascola, Mo. She was an office manager for Genesis Home Care and was a member of the New Life Fellowship Gospel Jubilee in Campbell...

Billie Houston Joiner, 77, the son of the late William Esomd Joiner and the late Vita Davis, was born Saturday, January 16, 1943 in Hornersville, Missouri. Mr. Joiner died Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at his home in Rector, Ark. Billie was a Veteran, serving his country in the United States Army...

Harold Lee Watson, 79, son of the late Buford and Effie Baugus Watson, was born November 30, 1940, and passed away March 17, 2020. On May 17, 1958, he married Janice Hall. They have been married 62 years. She survives. Other survivors include three children: Mike (Judith) Watson of Paragould, Ark., Lila (Scottie) Jackson of Senath, and Jana (Rich) Sheppard of Paragould; nine grandchildren: Michael Watson, Adam Watson, Bradley Jackson, Daniel Jackson, Dustin Jackson, Kendall Nunn, Keaton Sheppard, Kason Sheppard and Kenslee Sheppard; five great-grandchildren: Reece, Max, Finley and Sawyer Jackson and Liberty Watson; and sister: Phyllis Layne of Senath.. ...

Ruthie Lavern White, 84, daughter of the late Wilbert and N.D. Turner Taylor, was born September 7, 1935 in Rienzi, Mississippi. Ruthie departed this life Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. On May 30, 1958 she was joined in marriage to J.C. White in Kennett. He preceded her in death November 18, 2009...

James Sampson “Jim” Poe, the son of late Austin T. and Mary L. Redding Poe, was born January 29, 1947, in Zalma, Mo. Mr. Poe died on Friday, March 12, 2020, at his residence in Malden, at the age of 73 years, 1 month and 13 days. He attended the First Baptist Church of Essex. He loved to play music, mostly bluegrass. He made musical instruments in his spare time. He also enjoyed working on cars, and worked doing heating and air and electrical work for many years...

Mrs. Hazel L. Lowery, 107, of St. Louis, Mo., departed this life March 7, 2020 in the comfort of her home. Visitation will be held Friday, March 20, 2020, from 12-1 p.m., at St. John AME Church, 324 W. Commercial, Kennett, with service following at 1 p.m...

James Curtis Sissom, 74, of Montgomery, Illinois, formerly of Cardwell, Mo., died Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Accolade Healthcare of Paxton in Paxton, Ill.  He was born August 12, 1945 in Cardwell, the son of James T. and Mary (nee Fulford) Sissom.  He was a member of Valley Baptist Church in Oswego, Ill., formerly the Oswegoland Jaycees, and he helped organize the Youth Tackle Football program with the community. ...

Frances Earline Williams, 96, of Kennett, Missouri passed away March 17, 2020 at Heritage Nursing Center in Kennett. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com.

Lois Hinchcliff Baledge, 79, daughter of the late Earnest Wayne Hinchcliff and Vera Warren Hinchcliff, was born on Saturday, September 7, 1940 in Kennett and departed this life on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. She was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church in Kennett...

Barbara Jean Sharp Henson, 90, died on Sunday, March 15, 2020, after a brief illness, at home, in Kennett. Barbara was born in Kennett, on September 27, 1929. She was the daughter of Belton Burley Sharp and Rosa Lee Turner Sharp Whitt. Her father, Belton, abandoned the family before Barbara was born. Her mother remarried when Barbara was three and Barbara, an only child, always considered Ruben Greene “Pa” Whitt to be her father in every sense...

Shelby Jean Mullins, 81, of Piggott, Ark., passed away March 10, 2020, at Magnolia Manor in Piggott. She was born on May 26, 1938, in Advance, Mo., and was the daughter of Norman and Gertie (Bess) Davis. Shelby was united in marriage to Donald Ray Mullins on January 11, 1958...

Patty Henderson, 64, of Campbell, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Ark. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell in charge of arrangements.

Arthur “Mannie” Read, 54, of Stotts City, Mo., formerly of Malden, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at his residence. Landess Funeral Home of Malden in charge of arrangements.

GOODRICH, Preston J.- Age 86, of Bancroft, Mich., formerly of Senath, Mo., passed away March 6, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. Services and interment will be held at a later date at Great Lakes National Cemetery. Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society or Ronald McDonald House...

Captain Mike Wayne Rouse, 60, of Mayfield, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield. He was of the Baptist faith, and a captain for Ingram Industries. He is survived by his wife, Darla Rouse; one son, Joshua Rouse of Mayfield, Ky.; one daughter, Laurie (Gary) Johnson of Mayfield; two grandchildren, Caitlyn Johnson and Madison Kirby; and two sisters, Patricia Rouse (Tom) Ward and Phyllis (Benny) Rouse, all of Kennett, Mo...

Gwen Shipman DeBerry, passed away March 7, 2020 at her home in White Oak. Gwen was born to Joe and O’lena Shipman December 3, 1947 in White Oak. Gwen married Hughie BeBerry June 5, 1964 in Holcomb. Gwen is survived by her husband, Hughie DeBerry; one son: Hughie DeBerry Jr. ...

Lavon Marion Lillard, 83, of Festus, Mo., passed away March 6, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Festus, Mo. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett is in charge of arrangements.

Barbara Faye (McCoin) Reddick, 59, of Marble Hill, Mo., formerly of Malden, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 5, 2020, after a short illness. Barbara was born April 1, 1960, in Kennett, to the late Donald T. McCoin and Dora Frances (Acup) McCoin...

Gerald Dwight Vandiver, 65, of Gideon, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc. of Malden. Online condolences may be made at www.bradshawfh.com.

Nelson Heath Mayberry I, age 52 of Kennett, Missouri passed away March 4, 2020 in Kennett, Missouri. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett, Missouri will be in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com...

Peggy Lynn Hampton, formerly Peggy Cecil of Malden, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo., at the age of 68 years old, after her battle with cancer. Peggy graduated from Risco High School in 1969. She was the long-time owner of Cecil Auto Sales in Dexter, and the former bookkeeper for the city of Malden. During her long awaited retirement, she helped out as a bookkeeper for Dhafer’s Mediterranean Steakhouse...

Louis Millard Walker, 71, of Lilbourn, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter, Missouri. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Malden. Sign the online guest book at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

James Daniel “Danny” Hankins, 64, died peacefully February 21, 2020, at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. Danny was born in Kennett, Missouri December 7, 1955. He is the son of Herbert Coy and Bonnie Gale (Meadows) Hankins...

Maria Ann “Angie” (Horton) Beach, 53, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas passed away Monday, March 2, 2020 in Batesville, Arkansas. She was born in Lakeland, Fla. May 12, 1966, daughter of the late Jackie and Barbara (Yarbrough) Horton. Angie was united in marriage to James (Jim) Lee Beach February 12, 1988...

Harold Grimes Wimberley, son of the late Claude Wimberley and Louise (Blankenship) Wimberley, was born January 24, 1943 in Gobler, Missouri and departed this life February 28, 2020 at the age of 77 years, 1 month and 4 days. Harold married Donna Palmer January 7, 1994...

Funeral arrangements for Russell Earl Buchanan, Sr., 80, of Campbell, are under the direction of Bradshaw Funeral Home, Inc. of Malden. Mr. Buchanan died Saturday, February 29, 2020 at his residence.

Tommy Allen, 77, of Parma, Missouri passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at the Nursing & Rehab-Malden in Malden. Tommy was born Friday, August 14, 1942 in Parma, to the late Virgil Allen and Viola Wheeler Allen.  Tommy had always farmed. He was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Malden, and had served in the National Guard. On January 31, 1970 Tommy was united in marriage to Sue Kinkade, in Malden. She survives of the home...

Dorothy June Gibbons, daughter of the late Lee Apperson and Pearl (Grogan) Apperson, was born May 17, 1929 and departed this life March 1, 2020 at the age 0f 90 years. Dorothy married Neal Gibbons, Sr. December 31, 1979 in Blytheville, Ark. Survivors include: her husband: Neal Gibbons, Sr. ...

Taylor Dawn Davis of Hornbeak, Tennessee, daughter of Steve Davis and Tracie Crowe Goff was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on May 28, 1994. Taylor passed away at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tenn. Monday, February 24, 2020 at the age of 25 years 8 months and 27 days...

Harold Junior Rushing, of Kennett, was born May 22, 1945 in Enville, Tenn. to the late James Rushing and the late Louise Hart Rushing. He was a retired John Deere Mechanic and worked in the farming industry for years. He was also of the Pentecostal faith...

Funeral arrangements for Laura Michelle Cluck, 35, of Malden are under the direction of Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc. of Malden. Mrs. Cluck passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 in Malden. Online condolences may be made at www.bradshawfh.com.

Taylor Dawn Davis of Hornbeak, Tennessee, daughter of Steve Davis and Tracie Crowe Goff was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on May 28, 1994. Taylor passed away at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tenn. Monday, February 24, 2020 at the age of 25 years 8 months and 27 days...

Leslie Janine Rudder Ford, 67, of Bartlett, Tenn., passed away peacefully following a courageous battle against breast cancer Thursday, February 13, 2020. Leslie was born November 27, 1952 at Ft. Hood, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Lowell Rudder and J. Ruth Rudder...

J. E. Gray, Jr., 49, of Clarkton, son of the late J. E. Gray, Sr. and Debra Jane White Gum and Tommy Ray Gum, was born in Kennett, on March 4, 1970. He was raised by his mother Debra Jane Gum and Tommy Ray Gum. J. E. Gray, Jr. passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, Ark...

Norma Sue (Jones) Brewer, 88, of Columbia, Mo., passed away peacefully on February 17, 2020. Sue was born in Kennett, on February 22, 1931. She graduated from Kennett High School and continued her education at Cottey College in 1949. She graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Education from Arkansas State College, now known as Arkansas State University...

Rondal Scott, 83, son of the late Herbert Acie and Eva Verona Jackson Scott was born May 29, 1936, in Holland, Mo., and passed away February 17, 2020 at the Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Ga. He married Betty “Pat” Hartle May 28, 1959 in Caruthersville. She preceded him in death October 15, 2014...

Glen L. Leach, 94, son of the late Carl Leach and Terah Oma (Snipes) Leach was born November 15, 1925 in Holcomb, and departed this life on February 20, 2020. Glen married Pauline Lightfoot February 23 1947. Polly preceded Glen in death March 13, 2008...

Rondal Scott, 83, of Senath passed away February 17, 2020 in Savannah, Georgia. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com. McDaniel Funeral Service of Senath is in charge of arrangements.

Tim “Coy” Reyes, born August 7, 1962 to Manuel Reyes and Glenda Mayberry Reyes, was escorted into the presence of our Lord, Thursday, February 13, 2020. He married Cathy Vaughn on March 8, 2007, in Kennett. Survivors include his wife: Cathy Reyes of Kennett; one daughter: Rachel Minyard of Campbell; one son: Austin Loughary of Campbell; two step-sons: Dustin Brooks and Joshua Heinen of Kennett; five grandchildren: Preston Minyard of Campbell, Gregory Kendrick, Jayden Kendrick, Christopher Kendrick, and Adrianna Shirmen of Kennett; two brothers: Johnny Reyes (Brenda) of Kennett, and Bobby Reyes (Patti) of West Memphis, Ark.; two sisters: Jackie Reyes (Kenny) Ford of Kennett, and Shawn Aguirre of Hernando, Miss.. ...

Sandra Jo Cox, 63, daughter of Earlene Berry Bailey and the late Billy Glaser Bailey, was born July 27, 1956 in Poplar Bluff. She departed this life Thursday, February 13, 2020, in Cape Girardeau. She was a calculus teacher at SMU in Dallas, Texas, was head of the math department and also the department chair at Highland Park High School in Dallas, Texas.  She was united in marriage to Rusty Cox on July 1, 1979 in Memphis, Tenn. He preceded her in death in September 1999...

Lou Maggie Ayers, 83, of St. Peters, Mo., daughter of the late Gomile and Viola Johnson Ayers, was born in Ozan, Ark., January 28, 1937, and passed away at St. Peters Manor in St. Peters on February 12, 2020. Lou Maggie had lived in the Essex/Malden area most of her life before moving to St. Peters. She was a member of the Mt. Calvary Powerhouse Church in Poplar Bluff...

Timothy John Kemp, 58, of Malden, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Southeast Health of Stoddard County in Dexter. Landess Funeral Home of Malden in charge of arrangements.

Lloyd Ray, 74, of Rector, Ark., passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at St. Bernard Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell in charge of arrangements.

Patricia Selby Walpole, 81, of Arbyrd, passed from this life Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at her home. Born in Arbyrd, she was the daughter of the late Harrold and Jayne Allison Selby and was a 1956 graduate of Arbyrd High School. She lived several years in Kennett before moving to Defiance, Ohio in 1964, where she worked as a bookkeeper for All Star Industries...

Tim "Coy" Reyes, born August 7, 1962 to Manuel Reyes and Glenda Mayberry Reyes, was escorted into the presence of our Lord, Thursday, February 13, 2020. He married Cathy Vaughn on March 8, 2007, in Kennett. Survivors include his wife: Cathy Reyes of Kennett; one daughter: Rachel Minyard of Campbell; one son: Austin Loughary of Campbell; two step-sons: Dustin Brooks and Joshua Heinen of Kennett; five grandchildren: Preston Minyard of Campbell, Gregory Kendrick, Jayden Kendrick, Christopher Kendrick, and Adrianna Shirmen of Kennett; two brothers: Johnny Reyes (Brenda) of Kennett, and Bobby Reyes (Patti) of West Memphis, Ark.; two sisters: Jackie Reyes (Kenny) Ford of Kennett, and Shawn Aguirre of Hernando, Miss.. ...