Records / Obituaries

Judy Abernathy was born December 19, 1939 in Kennett, Missouri. She passed away December 5, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the age of 81. Judy married Bill Abernathy on August 5, 1961. He preceded her death April 2, 2019...

Rick McGill, 72, of Malden, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Rick, son of Charlie McGill and Emily Swinney McGill, was born Tuesday, March 29, 1949 in Malden, Mo. Rick was a long-haul truck driver and taught at a trucking school. ...

Peggy Provance Evans, 91, of Malden, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Ridgeview Living Community in Malden. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Malden. Online condolences may be made to landessfh2@yahoo.com or on the website at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Joyce Paulette Prewitt, 79, of Holcomb, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Campbell. Online condolences may be made at landessfh2@yahoo.com or on the website at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Dr. Gary Kropf, 74, passed away November 1, 2021. He was born in Paragould, Ark., and raised in Kennett, Missouri where he attended Kennett High School. He completed his undergraduate degree at Memphis State University and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery at the College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee in 1972. He has been actively involved in the local dental community for nearly 50 years...

Gerald Gamble - Veteran U.S Air Force

Ted York, 85, of Paragould, Ark., passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021. He was born November 12, 1936, in Blytheville, Arkansas, to Theodore and Myrtle York.  Ted enjoyed deer hunting in Texas and vacationing in Florida and Branson.  He was a farmer and manager of Matthews Land Company at Bucoda. Ted was passionate about serving others and being active in the community.  This was shown by his work on the National Cotton Council, the board at the Children’s Homes, Inc., and the Senath/Hornersville School Board. Ted was a member of 7th and Mueller Church of Christ, where he previously served as an elder. He previously served as an elder at Senath Church of Christ.. ...

Eva Mae Clardy, 90, of Rector passed from the cares of this life on Friday, November 26, 2021 at her residence. She was born May 9, 1931, in Alabama, to the late Bert and Corine Davis Brooks. Eva Mae was a dedicated member of the Rector First General Baptist Church and in her spare time enjoyed bowling, going on trips with her friends and spending time with her kids and grandkids. ...

Nadine Trobaugh, 96, of Malden, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 at her daughter’s residence in Jefferson City, Missouri. Nadine was born Monday, June 15, 1925, in Malden, Mo., to the late Acy Bowman and Irene Sneed Bowman. Nadine was a housewife and worked at Federal Mogul for many years. She was a longtime member of the Sunnyvale General Baptist Church in Malden...

Marine Williams

Bonnie Bolton

Nellie M. Allgood, daughter of the late Stanley Davis and Rintha Arlue (Weaver) Davis, was born October 22, 1924 in Anderson, Arkansas, and departed this life November 18, 2021 at the age of 97 years. Nellie married John Allgood May 1942 in Kennett, Mo. John preceded Nellie in death...

Danny Warren Smith, son of the late Mavis (Hefner) Smith, was born February 8, 1946 in Thayer, Missouri, and passed away November 17, 2021 at his residence in Paragould, Ark., at the age of 76 years. Survivors include two daughters, Danna (Mike) Baugh of Paragould, Ark, Brooklyn Smith of Wardell, Mo.; two grandchildren, Paige (Gary) Rawlings and Brett (Chris) Sanders; four great-grandchildren, Aston, Lexi, Olivia and Laken; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends...

Dewey West, 80, of Kennett, Missouri passed away November 21, 2021 in Kennett. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett, is in charge of arrangements.

Becky L. Bruce, daughter of the late Leo and Irene (Vance) Bruce, was born July 29, 1952 and departed this life November 16, 2021 at the Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the age of 69 years. She is survived by: her wife: Jody Bruce; one brother: Donnie Bruce of House Springs, Mo.; four sisters: Judy (Jerry) Neighbors of Kennett, Delores Northcutt of Cooter, Mo., Shirley (John) Stephens of Kennett, Terri (Larry) Coleman of Kennett; one sister-in-law: Shirley Bruce of Batesville, Ark.; eight nephews: Mark (Karen) Bruce of Cedar Hill, Mo., Jason (Cheryl) Bruce of Paragould, Ark., Darren (Lacey) Bruce of Olmsted, Ill., Gary (Tabitha) Neighbors of Kennett, John (Brooke) Neighbors of Kennett, Gene (Tina) Northcutt of Holland, Mo., Billy (Susan) Coleman of Perryville, Mo. ...

Donna Rankin Dalton, 70, of Campbell, Missouri, passed away November 16, 2021, at her residence in Campbell. She was born October 12, 1951, in Ranger, Texas, and was the daughter of Willie and Opal Rankin. She married Gerald Dalton October 16, 1970, in Abilene, Texas, and he survives. ...

Nellie Allgood, age 97 of Kennett, Missouri passed away November 18, 2021 in Kennett, Missouri. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com

On Sunday November 14, 2021, Jo Ann (Marchbanks) Woodruff — mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and teacher — left this life and found eternal peace. Jo Ann was born Feb 24, 1946 in Bragg City, Mo. to Curtis and Lucille Marchbanks. She was preceded in death by her parents...

Wanda Joyce Brown, 82, of Campbell, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Funeral services for Ms. Brown are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Campbell. Online condolences may be made to landessfh2@yahoo.com or on the website at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Becky Bruce, 69, of Senath, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 in Jonesboro, Ark. Funeral services for Ms. Bruce are incomplete at this time. McDaniel Funeral Service of Senath is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com...

Ricky Ray Winnett, the son of the late Ray Winnett and Patricia Faulkerson Winnett, was born January 13, 1961, in Hammon, Ind. He was a good man who loved his wife and children and enjoyed the simple things in life. He was also a proud Army veteran. ...

Kathie Dearing, daughter of the late Winfred Dearing and Irene Klein Dearing, was born Monday, January 31, 1955 in Campbell, Mo., and departed this life Saturday, November 6, 2021 at NHC in Kennett, at the age of 66 years, 9 months and 6 days. Kathie Dearing had worked at Parker-Hannifin in Kennett and attended the Calvary General Baptist Church in Kennett...

Jerry Tracey Stewart, 84, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021. Jerry was born December 10, 1936, in Groves, Texas to Majie Palmer Stewart Upton and J.T. Stewart, his stepfather was Verlin Upton. He served 20 faithful and honorable years in the ASA U.S. Army Intelligence from 1959-1980. Following that, he began a second career with Civil Service from 1980-2000 where he ultimately retired as the US Postal Service Clerk in Gulf Breeze and Navarre, Fla...

Billie Donald Greer, son of the late Charles “Bud” Greer and Elva (Clemence) Rhodes Greer was born July 20, 1930 in Hornersville, Missouri, and departed this life November 9, 2021 at the age of 91 years. Billie married Ruth Marcella Bibbs August 14, 1954 in Hornersville...

Sharon Darlene Potts, 72, of Kennett, Missouri passed away November 6, 2021 in Kennett. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com.

Calvin Clayton Hartsfield, 82, of Malden, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Aspire Nursing and Rehab in Malden. Funeral services for Mr. Hartsfield are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Malden. Online condolences may be made at landessfh@yahoo.com, or on the website at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Sharon Darlene Potts, 72, of Kennett, Missouri passed away November 6, 2021 in Kennett. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com.

Michael Keith Parker, 69, of Ft. Myers, Florida, formerly of Kennett and Senath, Missouri, passed away November 4, 2021 in Ft. Myers. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at wwwmcdanielfuneralservice.com...

Michael Ray Lemons, 79, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and Hornersville, Mo., passed away September 14, 2021 at his home in Orange, California.  Michael married Connie Sue Branum March 9, 1963 at First Baptist Church of Hornersville. He was in the Air Force at the time, serving during the Vietnam War, stationed at Little Rock Air Force Base, working in the Titan Two Missile Silo. ...

Laura Florence Coffer, of Kennett, daughter of the late Miley and Gladys (Bosheers) Franklin, was born June 23, 1938 in West Point, Tennessee, and departed this life October 30, 2021 at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, Mo., at the age of 83 years. Laura married Floyd Coffer August 25, 1955 in Deerland, Mo...

Patsy Ann (Holmes) Caldwell, daughter of the late Raymond and Lois Holmes, was born February 26, 1940 in Kennett, Missouri, and departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on October 27, 2021 at her residence in Rector at the age of 81 years. Patsy married the love of her life, Billy (Don) Caldwell, in Kennett, May 30, 1958. ...

Dixie Lee Hogan, 88, of Campbell, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at her residence in Campbell, Missouri. Dixie, daughter of Melvin Charles and Oberlon Holmes Isbell, was born Friday, October 20, 1933 in Senath, Mo.  She was a homemaker and a member of the General Baptist Church in Campbell where she attended for 76 years.  During those years she loved helping her church anyway she could.  She loved to embroidery, enjoyed spending time with her family and one of her favorite things was spoiling her grandchildren and great-granddaughters.. ...

Martha Rene (Summitt) Sissom, daughter of the late James Euel Summitt and Essie Nell (Forrester) Summitt, was born February 12, 1929 in Erin, Tennessee, and departed this life October 22, 2021 at the age of 92 years, 8 months and 10 days. Martha married Marshall Wayne Sissom, who preceded her in death...

Gregory Robert Bradley, son of Barbara (Saracini) Bradley and the late Robert Ray Bradley, was born April 17, 1957 in St. Louis, Missouri, and departed this life October 18, 2021 at the age of 64 years. Survivors include his mother: Barbara Bradley of Kennett; one daughter: Ashley (Douglas) McDaniel of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; one brother: Doug (Donna) Bradley of Kennett; five sisters: Sheree (Bryan) McKinley of Plano, Texas, Brenda (Dwayne) Jones of Lees Summitt, Mo., Theresa (Ron) Baker of The Woodlands, Texas, Lisa (Randy) Hulett of Franklin, Tenn., Jennifer (Steve) Crow also of Franklin, Tenn.; significant other: Laura Carter of Kennett; many nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends.. ...

Charles Harry Ross, 82, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, passed away peacefully October 20, 2021 at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was born February 9, 1939, in Caruth, Mo., to Viola Elizabeth Thompson Ross and Raymond Harrison Ross.  Charles graduated from Caruth High School and Arkansas State University. He received a degree in Agricultural Business. While at ASU, he was an active member of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and served as President of the ASU Senior Class of 1960-61...

Robert Mallard, 85, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff. Funeral services are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home in Campbell. Online condolences may be made to landessfh2@yahoo.com or on their website at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

George Verlan Beacham was born to George Ovid Beacham and Annie Lucille Wilson Beacham, August 13, 1935 in Octa, Dunklin County. He passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at his home in Bernie at the age of 86. George began his school career at Octa for grades 1-5 and finished in Senath, graduating in 1953. He married his classmate Hazel Bowman August 15, 1954, and they moved to Bernie in 1958, where they had two sons, Cameron and Barry.  At the age of 17, George was saved at the Baptist Church of Senath. He attended church at First Southern Baptist of Bernie, where he served as a Sunday School teacher, song leader, and deacon at various points. He was also a member of the Bernie school board, the MFA Oil Board, and active in the FHA.  George was also a farmer in Bernie and the surrounding areas for most of his life. He is remembered for his generosity to those in need of help, and his exceptional love of his grandchildren. He enjoyed attending the college baseball games of his three grandsons that played.. ...

Jerret Don Crawford, son of Marcia (Walden) Crawford and the late Jack Crawford, was born June 28, 1966 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and departed this life October 14, 2021 at the age of 55 years. Jerret married Jacalyn Nunley January 22, 1994 in Poplar Bluff...

Gregory Bradley, 64, of Kennett, Missouri, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com...

W.H. “Wimp” Tackeberry, 91, of Kennett, Missouri passed away October 16, 2021 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.

Raymond Lee Burchett, 90, of Malden, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Raymond, son of Thomas and Cora Stropp Burchett, was born Sunday, September 6, 1931 in Malden. He retired from Federal Mogul in 1995 after 35 years of service. He was a member of the Kingdom of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Malden...

Mr. Gerald Donald Overall was born July 8, 1930 in Flint, Michigan and died October 7, 2021 at his home in Beaumont, California surrounded by his family. He is survived by his daughters Ginger Reiter, Christina Veltre (Scott), Alison Tobey (Brian); six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren...

Jarrell Gilbert Riddle, the son of the late Willard Lynn and Lynndell Johnson Riddle, was born January 19, 1941, in Holcomb, Mo. On February 14, 1986, he was united in marriage to Geraldine Brooks. He was a United States veteran, serving in the Navy...

Dr. Mike James, 75, of Searcy, Ark., died Saturday, October 9, 2021. Mike was born September 24, 1946, in his hometown of Kennett, Mo. Mike was a retired Distinguished Professor of Communication at Harding University and an elder at the College Church of Christ in Searcy...

Gary Mitchell Shands, 67, of Stuttgart, Arkansas, formerly of Kennett, Mo., passed away Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, at his residence in Stuttgart. Gary was the son of Mitchell and Wanda Shands of Kennett, who preceded him in death. He was born April 9, 1954 in Kennett...

Leo Don Smith, the son of the late Johnnie and Edith Faye Bradley Smith, was born April 29, 1937, in Bragg City, Mo. On July 19, 1958, in Kennett, Mo., he was united in marriage to Mae Faye Teague. She survives. Mr. Smith died Sunday, October 3, 2021, at his residence in Gideon, Mo., at the age of 84 years...

Lela Pauline Gregg Allen was born April 23, 1931, at Hackleburg, Alabama, in Marion County. She was the tenth of twelve children. On September 10, 1949, she was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Clyde Thomas “Sonny” Allen, in Piggott, Ark. He preceded her in death July 28, 2021...

Walter Lynn George, son of the late Charles Walter George and Emma (Alliston) George, was born January 12, 1951 in Kennett, Missouri, and departed this life October 5, 2021 at the age of 70 years, 8 months and 23 days. Walter married Elaine Bradshaw October 15, 1971 in Holcomb, Mo...

Mary Louise Simmons Brown, 71, formerly of Senath, Missouri,  passed away October 9, 2021 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. McDaniel Funeral Service of Senath is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com...

Melba Anita Hawkins, 99,  of Cardwell, Missouri, passed away October 9, 2021 at NHC (National HealthCare) in Kennett, Mo. McDaniel Funeral Service of Senath is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com...