Records / Obituaries

Johnny Wilburn Dell, of Malden, was born September 24, 1935, in Moark, Ark., to the late Aziel C. Dell and Jessie I. Lafferty Dell. He departed this life Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at his residence at the age of 83 years. Johnny married Frankie Jo Lowery May 28, 1955, in Gideon, Mo. She survives of the home...

Helen Marie Fowler, 78, daughter of the late James Leslie Wood and Dollie (Gray) Wood was born August 5, 1940 in Peoria, Ill., and departed this life on November 1, 2018. Helen married Ronnie Fowler on April 12, 1959 in Kennett. Ronnie preceded her in death on March 3, 2015...

Nolan Dewight Farris, 50, of Malden, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden.

Bertha P. Pipkins, 77, of Parma, was born March 30, 1941, in Lilbourn, to the late Chris Belyew and the late Ruby Baker Belyew, and departed this life Friday, November 2, 2018, at Southeast HealthCare in Cape Girardeau. Bertha was united in marriage to Charles “Chuck” Pipkins August 31, 1957 in Benton Harbor, Mich...

Mary Katheryn Maddox of Jackson, Mo., was born August 27, 1937, in Paragould, Ark., to the late Levi Scribner and the late Dovie Dodson Scribner, and departed this life Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Monticello House, at the age of 81 years. She married Billy Gene Maddox July 24, 1954, in Holly Springs, Miss. He preceded her in death July 31, 2010...

Kathryn Idel Marie Manning Thompson, of Gideon, was born June 12, 1974, in Dexter, Mo., to Danny Eugene Manning and Kathryn Rae Wilson Manning, and departed this life Monday, October 29, 2018, in Clinton, Ky., at the age of 44 years. Kathryn was a member of the Apostolic Church of Gideon...

Barbara Sue Nixon, 65, of Kennett, died at home October 29, 2018. Barbara was born to the late Lee and Gene (Gargus) Nixon March 11, 1953, in South Haven, Michigan. She is survived by her daughter, Tracy (Clint) Carver of Wilson, Ark.; one grandchild, Zach Carver; three brothers, Gary Nixon of Kennett, Jimmy Nixon of Campbell, Duke Nixon of Texas; and two sisters, Judy Bailey and Debbie Jones, both of Kennett...

Ruby Ann “Nay Baby” Jones, 80, of Malden, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at her home in Malden. Bradshaw Funeral Home, Inc. of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Jeanette Counts, 61, of Marmaduke, Ark., passed away Thursday October 25, 2018 at her residence. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charage of arrangements.

James Walter “Dub” Hackworth, 85, son of the late Sherman Hackworth and Geraldine (Coburn) Hackworth was born November 2, 1932 in Leachville, Arkansas and departed this life on October 27, 2018. James married Helen Browning on June 6, 1959 in St. Louis, Mo. They shared many long years of happiness together. To this union was born one daughter Nancy Ann...

Tony Dallas Smith, 63, son of the late Bobby Dallas Smith and Claudia Marie (Hufford) Smith was born May 24, 1955 in Senath, Missouri and departed this life on October 26, 2018. Tony married Patricia Moore on November 16, 1979 in Kennett. Survivors include his wife: Patricia Smith of Kennett; three daughters: Keri Campbell of Kennett, Paige (Mike) Crafton of Bragg City, and Lauren (Jonathan) Chambers of Woodward, Okla.; four grandchildren: Lindsay Crafton, Alyssa Crafton, Dallas Campbell and Addison Campbell and one on the way: Paisley Chambers; one brother: Tracy (Regina) Smith of Kennett; other relatives and many friends.. ...

Geraldine Elaine Garrison, 90, of Campbell, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at Great Rivers Medical Center in Blytheville, Arkansas. Geraldine, daughter of William and Sylvia House Launius, was born Tuesday, October 23, 1928, in Malden, Missouri...

Betty Marie Nelson, of Kennett, daughter of the late Ben Ethridge and Lillie (Creasey) Ethridge was born April 18, 1924 in Cardwell, Missouri, and departed this life October 25, 2018 at the age of 94 years, 6 months and 7 days. Betty married George Nelson August 5, 1944 in Nimmons, Arkansas. George preceded her in death December 6, 2009...

Dante Miguel Gibson, the son of Tyra Gibson Jones and Billy Jones, was born July 23, 2001, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He attended the Revive Church in Malden and was a member of the Positive Brotherhood. Mr. Gibson passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018, in Malden, at the age of 17 years...

Easter Shirley Nething, 74, of Paragould, Arkansas, was born Easter Shirley Callahan on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1944, hence the name Easter. She and Chester Nething were married May 22, 1965. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Julia Parker, Ollie McDaniel, Eula Belle Emmenhiser and Jane Renfrow; and brothers Jerry and Jim Callahan...

Tony Smith, 63, of Kennett, Missouri passed away October 26, 2018 in Memphis, Tennessee. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com.

Dante Miguel Gibson, the son of Tyra Gibson Jones and Billy Jones, was born July 23, 2001, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He attended the Revive Church in Malden and was a member of the Positive Brotherhood. Mr. Gibson passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018, in Malden, at the age of 17 years...

Walter Bartlett Sorrells III, 89, died peacefully on October 18, 2018 after a short illness at Life Care Center of La Center, Ky. He was born November 16, 1928 in Pine Bluff, Ark., to the late Walter Sorrells, Jr. and Porta Sorrells. He graduated from University of Arkansas with a BSBA degree, where he met and married Bobbie Jean Shoemaker Jan. 27, 1955 in Springdale, Ark...

Dante Gibson, 17, of Malden, passed away Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 in Malden. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Daniel “Papa Dan” Young, 89, son of the late Robert Edgar Young and Emmaline Qualls Young, was born March 18, 1929 in Newport, Ark. He passed October 20, 2018. Daniel married June Largent on August 1, 1953. Survivors include his wife: June Young of Kennett; two daughters: Lanita (Mike) Jones of Banning, Calif., and Janice Baltierra of Kennett; one sister: Virginia Swindle of Senath; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends...

Samuel Eugene Massey, son of the late Phillip and Salona (Garner) Massey was born April 20, 1936 in Silverdale, Mo., and departed this life October 19, 2018 at NHC in Kennett. Sam married Jo Ann O’Dell on April 16, 1992 in Senath. He is survived by his wife: Jo Ann Massey of Hollywood, Mo.; three sons: Tony Cogburn and wife Ann of Piggott, Ark., Donald Cogburn and wife Jody of Hornersville, and son-in-law: Allen Tanner of Kennett; three daughters: Angel Cogburn and Jason Holbert of Foley, Mo., Kristina Newman and husband Paul of St. ...

Corbett Lee “Corky” Reagan II, 73, of Ft. Worth, Texas, passed away October 11, 2018. He was born October 26, 1944, in Kennett, the first child of Corbett Lee and Jeffie Jean Reagan. Corky attended school in Kennett and graduated from Kennett High School in 1962. He was a National Merit Finalist and was a member of the K Club, Key Club and the tennis team. He attended Westminster College and Arkansas State University...

William “Bill” Thomas Downs, 62, of Campbell, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. William, son of John Hubert Downs, Sr. and Betty Laverne Whorton Smith, was born Monday June 18, 1956 in Gideon. He worked at the local Auto Parts store...

Deronda Ann Boston (nee Luther), 78, of Winnetka, Calif., passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018. Deronda was born to Delbert A. Luther, Sr. and Agnes Champ Luther on the farm of her Grandfather, Augustus Logan Luther, near White Oak. That farm was first put under plow in 1856 and continues to be owned by his descendants to this date. ...

Jimmy Ray Wilson, 77, son of the late Charley Wilson and Mae (Smithson) Wilson was born February 4, 1941 in Gibson, Missouri and departed this life on October 15, 2018. Jimmy married Kay Lutes on August 1, 1960 in Kennett. Survivors include his wife: Kay Wilson of Holcomb; two sons: Jamie (Kelly) Wilson of Piggott, Ark., and Jason (Rhonda) Wilson of Duette, Fla.; two grandchildren: Logan Wilson of Smyrna, Tenn., and Reed Wilson of Piggott, Ark.; other relatives and many friends...

Harold Morrow of Dexter, husband of Marlene, will have memorial services conducted Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 3:00 p.m., in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 1013 S. Madison St. in Malden.

Terry Truman Crawford, 69, son of the late Paul Crawford and Lovie (Demay) Crawford was born November 2, 1948 in Kennett, and departed this life on October 14, 2018. Terry married Sandra Kennedy on July 24, 1986. Survivors include his wife: Sandra Crawford of Kennett,; three sons: Jerry Paul (Adina) Crawford of Chattanooga, Tenn., Derrick (Lee Ann) Crawford of Georgetown, Texas, and Seth Crawford of Kennett; one daughter: Teri Katherine Crawford of Kennett; two grandchildren: Blake Crawford of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Madelyn Crawford of Georgetown, Texas; four brothers: Kenneth Crawford, Larry Crawford and Rollin Crawford all of Kennett, and Jim Crawford of Conway, Ark.; three sisters: Gloria Ray and Paula Gargus both of Kennett, and Debbie Aspen of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, nephews, great-great nieces and nephews.. ...

Ralph L. Burson, of Campbell, was born September 12, 1926, in Piggott, Arkansas, to the late William Claude Burson and the late Lena Bainbridge Burson, and departed this life Monday, October 15, 2018 at General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, at the age of 92 years...

Jo Ann Cooper, 63, of Blytheville, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at her home. Jo Ann was born in Gobbler, Missouri to Roy Lee and Mary Jane Joyce Cunningham. She was a former waitress at Blytheville Truck Stop, Blytheville Country Club and Grants in Jonesboro. She also worked as an office attendant at Price Chopper...

Johnny “John” Stoker, 72, son of the late A.P. Stoker and Maxine (Fisher) Stoker was born October 7, 1946 in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on October 13, 2018. John married Virginia (Evans) Bynum on August 5, 2004 in Piggott, Ark. Survivors include his wife: Virginia Stoker of Kennett; one son: Toby (Nikki) Stoker of Jonesboro, Ark.; two step-sons: James (Rhonda) Wood of St. ...

Robert E. Bradley, 78, son of the late M.M. “Jeff” Bradley and Binnie (Rainbolt) Bradley was born January 1, 1940 in Morrilton, Ark., and departed this life on October 15, 2018. Robert married Betty Dollins on December 4, 1958. Survivors include his wife: Betty Bradley of Senath; two sons: Joe and Sherri Bradley of Humboldt, Tenn., and Brett E. ...

Terry Truman Crawford, 69, of Kennett, passed away October 14, 2018 in Kennett. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements.

Sue Ellen Shaw, 73, of Malden, was born May 26, 1945 to Beulah Fulkerson Eaton and the late Warren Eaton, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She departed this life Sunday, October 7, 2018 at her residence in Malden. Sue had been an Elementary School Teacher and a Junior High School Counselor for the Malden School System. ...

Bennie L. Crawford, son of the late Loyd R. Crawford and Ira (Page) Crawford was born July 26, 1945 in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life October 9, 2018 at the age of 73 years. Bennie married Mary Estes who preceded him in death. Survivors include two sons: Scott (Valerie) McRill of Kennett, Chris (Brenda) Crawford of Kennett; daughter: Megan Estes of Kennett; two brothers: Joe (Dorothy) Crawford of Michigan, Mark (Lois) Crawford of Piggott, Ark.; three grandchildren: Adam McRill, Megan Jackson and Chris Crawford II; one great-grandchild: Sawyer Lee Ann Jackson; other relatives and friends.. ...

Elmo Junior Sharp, of Kennett, son of the late Hubert Holman and Nadine (Berry) Holman was born September 12, 1941, in Deerland, Mo., and departed this life October 11, 2018 at the age of 77 years and 29 days. Elmo married Connie Reed June 3, 1984, in Kennett...

Betty E. Douglass passed away October 9, 2018 at her home in Eaton Rapids, Michigan at the age of 89. She was born August 27, 1929 in Bernie, Missouri, the seventh child of Arthur and Lula (Veatch) Summers. She grew up in Missouri and later the family moved to Michigan where she graduated from Pontiac High School. ...

Mrs. Donnie Evon Yount, of White Oak, daughter of the late Marvin Smith and Hazel (McCoin) Smith was born September 8, 1942 in Malden, and departed this life October 8, 2018 at her residence at the age of 76 years and 1 day. Donnie married Kenneth Yount October 8, 1960. Kenneth preceded her in death December 24, 2017...

Rosalee Ann McGhee, 79, of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Kennett, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018. She was born in Poughkeepsie, Ark., December 3, 1938 to Lela Damona (Runsick) Tuggle and Linzie Lee Tuggle. She was an only child. Prior to school age, her family moved to Kennett. ...

Betty Snow Rickman Lidy, daughter of the late Chester Lee Garrard and Lula (Smith) Garrard was born January 29, 1936 in Adamsville, Tennessee, and departed this life October 9, 2018 at the age of 82 years, 8 months and 10 days. Betty married Doyle Rickman (father of her children) and later married Ray Lidy who preceded her in death...

Karen Winchester, 64, of Gibson, Missouri, passed away October 6, 2018, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born April 14, 1954, in Gideon, Missouri, and was the daughter of Marvin and Mildred (Teel) Strickland. Karen was united in marriage to Lonnie Winchester March 11, 1975...

William Lee Zimmerman, 84, of Malden, Missouri, was born April 22, 1934 to the late Hershel Wiley Zimmerman and Goldie Mae Venable Zimmerman in Malden. He departed this life Monday, October 8, 2018 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. William had been a car driver for Baldwin Ford and he was a member of the Sunnyvale Baptist Church. ...

Robbie Lorene McMahon, daughter of the late Louis Withrow and Ella Lorene (Neal) Withrow was born May 17, 1930 in Pemiscot County, Missouri, and departed this life October 8, 2018 at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro, at the age of 88 years, 4 months and 21 days. Robbie married William “Bill” McMahon December 18, 1953. Bill preceded her in death May 1, 2008...

Carolyn Edwards, wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend passed away suddenly on Friday, October 5, 2018. Carolyn Moxley Edwards, daughter of the late Ray .and Myrtle (Kirkman) Moxley was born on April 2, 1940 in Kennett, Missouri. On November 19, 1960 Carolyn married Gilbert Edwards, they were blessed with much love, love of family, friends and especially their children, Emma Jo, Rick, Glenda, Loretta and Carolyn Sue...

Rebecca Ann Yates, 78, daughter of the late R.D. McEen and Lucy (Noles) McEen was born November 12, 1939 in Trumann, Ark., and departed this life on October 7, 2018. Survivors include: one son: Dan (Sheryl) Yates of Marion, Iowa; three daughters: Brenda Corbin of Nixa, Mo., Linda Gesken of Brighton, Mo., and Beverly (Tim) McKee of Springfield, Mo.; ten grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister: Betty Ruth Owen of Mena, Ark.; and other relatives and many friends.. ...

Beverly Deloris Williams, 77, died October 6, 2018 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. Beverly was born to the late Andrew Jackson Brock and Cora (Dykes) Brock on March 11, 1941 in Bragg City. Beverly married Gaylon Williams on October 25, 1963 in Kennett...

Mrs. Donnie Yount, 76, of White Oak, passed away October 8, 2018 in White Oak. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements.

Carolyn Edwards, 78 , of Kennett, passed away October 5, 2018 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett is in charge of arrangements.

Ronnie Lee Wagoner, of Malden, was born May 30, 1953, in Gideon, Mo., to the late Albert Lee Wagoner and the late Ruby Joann Morrison Wagoner, and departed this life Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at his residence at the age of 65 years. Mr. Wagoner was a veteran, having served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a retired Auto Mechanic...

Michael David Ross, son of the late Burl Eugene Ross and Ruby (Odom) Ross was born December 29, 1952 in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life October 1, 2018 at the age of 65 years, 9 months and 2 days. Michael married Nancy Swinger on October 30, 1970 in Frisco, Missouri...

Mildred Jenkins born January 25, 1932 in Taylor, Penn., passed away peacefully in the company of her children on the evening of September 27, 2018 at NHC Kennett after a long illness. Her husband, J.B. Jenkins, a Senath native, preceded her on January 18, 1984...