Records / Obituaries

Crystal Dale Collins, the daughter of Timmy Damron and Viennie Williams Damron, was born Saturday, August 5, 1978 in Kennett. Crystal attended New Covenant Fellowship Church in Kennett. Ms. Collins died Friday, February, 19, 2021 at Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti, Mo. at the age of 42 years, 6 months and 14 days...

Elizabeth Ann “Beth” Hutchison, 64, of Hornersville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. She was born December 18, 1956 to Monson Lee and Mary Lee Schell, in Kennett, Mo. She married Scott Hutchison September 21, 1984...

Rosalind Pok Soon Lee Grogan, 89, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of Kennett, passed at her home Saturday, February 20, 2021. She was born to Chung Kun Lee and Mon Tsuchida April 21, 1931 in Hilo, Hawaii, the youngest of five children. While working as a waitress in Honolulu she met a handsome, young sailor named Jimmy Grogan who swept her off her feet. ...

Jharma Faye Stewart Stone, 92, of Senath, Mo., passed from this life Friday, February 19, 2021 at the Senath Nursing Center. Born March 29, 1928 in South Dunklin County, near Red Onion, Ark., she was the daughter of James Vadys Stewart and Gertie Rhew Stewart. She married Bill Gene Stone March 18, 1949, in Paragould, Ark. He preceded her in death February 12, 2016...

Ronald Edward Johnson, 64, of Parkville, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at North Care Hospice House in North Kansas City, Mo. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc. of Malden. Online condolences may be made at www.bradshawfh.com...

Leorah R. Wease, 87, of Kennett, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at National HealthCare in Kennett. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com.

Renora “Reba” Haynes, 68, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 in Marlow, Oklahoma. Reba was born Sunday, November 2, 1952 in Waverly, Tenn., to Paul L. and Katie Catherine (Smith) Hampton. She grew up and attended school in Malden, Mo. Reba loved going to the casino and playing bingo. She had a heart of gold and always looked for the opportunity to help anyone in need. Reba loved everybody, but most of all she loved her family, grandkids, and her great-grandbabies with all of her heart, and she loved singing to them. She will be deeply missed. ...

Danny Tucker, of Hollywood, Missouri, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at his residence. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice .com. McDaniel Funeral Service of Senath is in charge of arrangements.

Dale G. Summers, of Cape Girardeau, Mo., passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the Southeast HealthCare in Cape Girardeau at the age of 68 years, 2 months, and 29 days The son of the late Juanita Fox Cain and Willie Bird Summers, he was born Monday, Nov. 17, 1952 in Kennett.  ...

David Wade Landers, the son of the late Hugh F. and Bernice Handley Landers, was born September 13, 1960, in Sikeston, Mo. He was a member of the Tallapoosa Baptist Church in Tallapoosa, Mo. Mr. Landers died Sunday, February 14, 2021, at his residence in Clarkton, at the age 60 years, 5 months and 1 day...

Kenneth Alonzo Walker, affectionately known as KEMO, 69, of Kennett, passed away February 8, 2021. Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements. Online guest registry can be found at www.powellfuneral.com.

James Edward Taylor, Jr., 56, of Ft. Mill, South Carolina formerly of Kennett, passed away February 13, 2021 in South Carolina. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com...

Harry Erwin McNew, 64, of Clarkton, Mo., passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at his residence. Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc. of Malden is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.bradshawfh.com.

Daniel Cox, 85, of Cardwell, Missouri passed away February 21, 2021 at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould, Ark. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com. McDaniel Funeral Service of Senath is in charge of arrangements.

Carl Steven “Steve” Lewis, met his Heavenly Father at the age of 65 on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Steve was born January 6, 1956 in Sikeston, Missouri, to Carlton and Jane (Rowland) Lewis. He met the love of his life, Debbie Lowrey, while attending Parma High School. They were married August 19, 1977. Debbie preceded him in death, passing in May of 2018. Steve grieved for her deeply until his passing...

Jack R. Elder, 77, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, February 15, 2021. Visitation, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, February 22, at Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Funeral Service, 1:00 pm, Tuesday, February 23, at Hope Church in Hutchinson and live streamed at www.facebook.com/HopeChurchHutchinson/. Burial following at Greenwood Cemetery in Wichita...

Sherry Lynn Brunzel, 51, of Gibson, Mo., passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at her residence. Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc. of Malden is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.bradshawfh.com.

Glen Wayne Spears, 74, of New Madrid, Mo., passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Southeast Health Care in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc. of Malden is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.bradshawfh.com...

David Wade Landers, 60, of Clarkton, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at his residence. Bradshaw Funeral Homes, Inc. of Malden is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.bradshawfh.com.

Larry James Kean, 74, of Bernie, Mo., passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at his residence. Private services are under the direction of Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden. Online condolences may be made at www.bradshawfh.com.

Eva “Sissy” Jones Wiechert was born to Ernie Jones and Mary Coburn Jones in Cardwell, Mo., August 28, 1942. Eva graduated from Cardwell High School before moving to Los Angeles, Cali., where she graduated from Beauty College as an esthetician and hair stylist. ...

Buford Melton Renfroe, 82, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born November 13, 1938, in Kennett, to Gladys (Hobbs) and Lloyd Renfroe. He was formerly married to Helen (Campbell) Allen. She survives. Also surviving are his son, Brian Renfroe; daughter-in-law, Paula Kovanic-Renfroe; grandchildren, Andrew Renfroe and Emily Renfroe; great-grandson, Presten Thomas; sister, Linda Short; niece, Mariah Graham and husband, Bob, along with their three daughters, Allison, MaKenna and Katelyn; and stepson, Paul Goblish.. ...

Elizabeth Ann Dennis, age 78 of Kennett, Missouri passed away February 4, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett, Missouri will be in charge of the arrangements.

Thomas Delmar McCoin, the son of the late Ferd McCoin and Irene Poe McCoin, was born April 19, 1932, in Clarkton, Mo. He was a member of the United States Airforce, serving in both the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was also a member of the Stokelan Drive Church in Malden...

Penny Leigh Simmons, daughter of the late Harold Glen Warf and Blanche (Grubb) Martin, was born September 23, 1960 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed this life January 28, 2021 at the age of 60 years. Penny married John Ricky Simmons June 22, 1979 in Kennett...

Shirley Alley, 74, of Caruth, Missouri passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 in Caruth. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com.

Lola Bell Brown, the daughter of the late John McDonald and Annie Henderson McDonald, was born July 11, 1929 in Marion County, Alabama. On January 13, 1947, in Piggott, Ark., she was united in marriage to Robert Brown. He preceded her in death October 22, 2009...

Fred Martin, age 71 of Harrison, Arkansas formerly of Kennett, Missouri passed away January 28, 2021 in Harrison, Arkansas McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett, Missouri will be in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralsevice.com...

September 29, 2020 Joshua Scott Lytle, Possession of Controlled Substance except 35 grams or less Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid, failed to appear, warrant issued; Ronald Lewis Mann, Counsel Status Hearing – Distribution of a Controlled Substance in a Protected Location, preliminary hearing set for Oct. 20;...

Jerry Donald Bolding, 61, of Moscow Mill, Mo., formerly of Belleville, Ill., passed away January 24, 2021 in Searcy, Ark.He was born to Robert and Leota Bolding on October 20, 1959 in Kennett. In life, Jerry was known as a hardworking, kind man who loved his family dearly. ...

Barbara Murdock, 87, of Holcomb, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Campbell. Online condolences may be made at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Abigail Paige Snider went to her heavenly home Tuesday, January 19, 2021. She passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her parents. She is the infant daughter of Nathan and Brandi Snider of Gulfport, Miss.  Along with her parents, surviving is her brother, Sullivan Snider; maternal grandparents, Doug and Gussie Lawson of Laurens, SC; paternal grandparents, David and Shirley Sweaney of Kennett, Mo., and Bobby and Rhonda Snider of Conestee, S.C.; aunts and uncles, Blair Lawson, Bobby Snider Jr., Phillip (Kayla) Snider, Skylar (Leslie) Entwistle and Brez Jones; cousins, Jaxon Snider and Ronan Entwistle.. ...

Jerry McCormick, 78, of Holcomb, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Jerry, son of Lloyd and Cuba Reeves McCormick, was born Tuesday, June 2, 1942 in Holcomb, Mo. He was an Optician, starting as an apprentice. ...

Donnell “Donnie” Shrum, son of the late Oliver Shrum and Lola (Pitts) Shrum,  was born November 7, 1944 in Senath, Mo., and passed away January 26, 2021 at Heritage Nursing Center in Kennett, at the age of 76 years. Donnie is survived by one sister, Mollie Obbards of Torronce, Calif.; sister-in-law and guardian, Jean Shrum, who he sometimes referred to as “the boss”; several nieces, nephews; other relatives and many friends. ...

Brad Pritchett, 62, of Malden, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021, at his residence in Malden. Brad, son of Jack and Peggy Cain Pritchett, was born Friday, May 16, 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri. He worked in carpentry and was a member of the Stokelan Drive Christian Church in Malden...

Dennis Hufford passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021. He was born April 9, 1940 in Arbyrd, Mo. Dennis retired from Caterpillar in 1995, after working 30 years. He was a lifelong fan of the Cubs and Bears. He also loved to golf.  Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Nola (Lloyd) Hufford, of Arbyrd, Mo.; his loving wife,  Patsy (Yeargain) Hufford, of Paragould, Ark.; daughter, Lori Hufford, of Aurora, Ill.; and brother, Darrell Hufford, of Paragould, Ark...

Orvil Eugene Nanney, 76, of Piggott, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord Thursday, January 14, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born September 4, 1944, in Greenway, Ark., and was the son of the late Obbie and Mary Alyeene (Shaffer) Nanney...

Betty Susan Demay, 93, of Collierville, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Collierville, from complications of COVID-19. Betty, the sixth child of Hascal W. and Cora Mae Dunivent Dement, was born December 22, 1927 in Holcomb, Mo. On June 14, 1951, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Paul Donald Demay, in Campbell, Mo. He preceded her in death April 26, 2009...

George Gerald ‘Jerry’ Husted, of Parma, Mo., was born to the late Dr. George and Ida Husted October 19, 1930, in Parma, and passed away in his home surrounded by his loved ones January 20, 2021 at the age of 90 years.   George has been a resident of Parma for the last 31 years, after retiring from the Navy.  George enlisted in the United States Air Force October 31, 1950 and served honorably for his four year enlistment. ...

G S Kilbreth, of Puxico Mo., was born to the late Wayne and Evelyn Kilbreth April 14, 1947, in McDougal Ark., and passed away January 6, 2021 at Southeast Health of Stoddard County in Dexter, Mo., at the age of 73 years.  G S  had been a resident of Puxico for the last 18 years. He also lived in McDougal, Rector Ark., and Kennett. ...

Darla Nichols, daughter of Bob Nichols and the late Betty (McGee) Nichols, was born January 4, 1964 in Blytheville, Arkansas and departed this life January 15, 2021 at the age of 57 years. Darla was a 1982 Senath-Hornersville graduate and 1988 graduate of Arkansas State. She worked at American Greeting in Osceola, Ark. for 23 years and made many close friends. She was a huge St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoyed watching the games and attended when she could...

James Allen Bonds, 58, of Portageville, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his residence. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.bradshawfh.com.

It is with a mix of sadness and joy that we tell you of the passing of God’s servant, Mary Sue (Harris) Slinkard. She was born April 6, 1927 in Coldwater, Mo., and left us this day, January 15, 2021, at the age of 93 years, 10 months, and 9 days. Her greatest joys were her family and her church. ...

LaVonda Mae Walker, 82, of Senath, the widow of Mr. James Walker, passed from this life Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. Born and raised in Leachville, Ark., she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Zona Jones Gooch and had been a longtime resident of Southeast Missouri.  ...

Lucille Williams, 95, of Campbell, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.landessfuneralhome.com.

Glenda Carolyn Walls Fry was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the age of 79. Glenda was the sixth child born to Leora Noble Walls and Artie Walls on January 11, 1942. After graduating high school in Missouri, she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Business Education from Arkansas State College in 1964. While at Arkansas State, Glenda met and fell in love with Jerry Melton Fry. Glenda and Jerry were wed June 7, 1964 and were married for 48 years until Jerry’s passing in August of 2012. Glenda was a wonderful wife to Jerry and a loving mother to her two daughters, Lesah and Adrienne.. ...

Galen Wiley, 69, of Cape Girardeau, Mo., passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at his residence. He was born March 18, 1951 in Malden, Mo., son of Melvin and Fern Wheeling Wiley. He and Pamela McDowell were united in marriage February 6, 1986 in Poplar Bluff, Mo...

Robert Donald Bolding, 84, of Searcy, Arkansas, formerly of Kennett, Mo., passed away January 12, 2021 in Searcy. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com...

Lisa Michelle Story, 61, of Kennett, Missouri passed away Thursday, January 14, 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...

Stephen Jeremy Swift, 50, of Kennett, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville, Arkansas. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com...