Records / Obituaries

Mrs. Helen Pat Fieser, 93, of Campbell, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018 at her daughter’s residence in McKinney Texas. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Campbell. Online condolences may be made to landessfh2@yahoo.com or on the website: www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Shirley Hardin, of Cullman, Alabama, formerly of Kennett, daughter of the late Ira Milburn and Opal May (Ford) Milburn, was born February 8, 1944 in Kennett and departed this life September 19, 2018 at the age of 74 years. Shirley married Robert Lewis who preceded her in death. Later Shirley married Larry Hardin...

Michael Wayne Howell, 57, of Mena, Arkansas, died Thursday, September 13, 2018 in Collierville, Tennessee. He was born Friday, June 16, 1961 to James Richard and Jeanette Pinkston Howell in Memphis, Tennessee. Mike lived his life serving the Lord, his family and others. ...

For those who didn’t know him, Donald Brooks’ gruff exterior, with his trademark long beard and usually carrying a hefty walking stick, may have concealed the fact this “mountain man” was a kind and gentle soul. Donald went home to be with the Lord this past Friday, September 14 following a brief illness...

Gregory Allen Buys, 67, of Paraould, Ark., passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018. He was born February 27, 1951 to Boyd and Betty Buys. Greg was a loving dad and granddad. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and playing baseball. He was preceded in death by his parents...

George Jerry Byers, of Kennett, son of the late George Albert Byers and Marie (Price) Byers, was born June 21, 1941 in Hayti, Missouri and departed this life September 16, 2018 at St. Bernard Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas, at the age of 77 years, 2 months and 26 days. George married Betty Manning August 15, 1965 in Hayti...

Chandler Conor Thompson, 6 months, of Malden, was born February 20, 2018 to Jonathon Thompson and Ashley Smith, in Kennett, Missouri. He departed this life Sunday, September 16, 2018. Chandler is survived by his parents, Ashley Smith and Jonathon Thompson of Malden; brother Colton Smith of Malden; grandparents, Ken Thompson and wife, Sandy, of Malden, Anita Daniels of Sikeston and Mark McDonald of Bernie; great-grandmothers, Peggy Thompson of Malden, and Pat Taylor of Risco; great-grandfather, Larry Daniels of New Madrid; aunts, Michelle Thompson, Chasity Thompson and Carissa McDonald; and uncle, Anthony Thompson.. ...

Judy Carolyn Carnell, of Kennett, daughter of the late Bob Carnell and Ileen (Danels) Carnell was born October 11, 1949 in Kennett, and departed this life September 12, 2018 at the age of 68 years, 11 months and 1 day. Survivors include two brothers: Jeff Carnell of Kennett, and Ricky Carnell of Abbeville, Miss.; three sisters: Barbara Burgess of Kennett, Ronda Smith and Drew of Doniphan, Mo.; Karen Zimmerman and Till of Massillon, Ohio; 11 nieces and nephews; nine great-nieces and nephews; five great-great-nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.. ...

Patricia Barnes Scales, of Kennett, was the daughter of the late Clarence Barnes and Dorothy (Masterson) Barnes. Pat was born August 31, 1938 in Ironton, Mo., and departed this life September 10, 2018 at National Health Care in Kennett at the age of 80 years. Patricia married Thomas Vincent Scales, Sr. in Fort Sill, Okla. They were married for over 50 years. Thomas preceded her in death April 13, 2018...

John L. King, 85, of Campbell, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at his residence. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements.

October 2, 1939 – September 10, 2018 Neumon Blen Ragins, or Blen as he was called all his life, came into this world on what we would like to think, was a beautiful fall day in October in Steele, Missouri. He was the oldest child of his parents, Neumon Eugene Ragins and Freda Marie Bryant Ragins, both who have preceded him in death. ...

James Knight, 64, of Malden, passed away Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at his residence. Landess Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Bruce Elder, 56, of Campbell, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at his residence. Bruce, son of Tim Lloyd and Phyllis Valsta Stahl Elder, was born Friday, February 9, 1962 in Kennett, Missouri. He worked for Bean Farm, and was of the Baptist Faith. ...

Arch Auther Pender III, son of the late Arch Pender II, and Nina Maxinn (Martin) Pender was born April 11, 1956 in Parkin, Ark., and departed this life on September 8, 2018 at the age of 62 years. Arch married Patricia Rehm. Survivors include his wife: Patricia Pender of Kennett; five sons: James Pender of Paragould, Ark., Clifford Pender, Bronnon (Tina) Alexander, Josh (Jessica) Chronister, and Justin (Cheyenne) Pender all of Kennett; four daughters: Belinda Stark of Searcy, Ark., Chelsea Pender, Allyson (Ashley) Grisham, and Emily Beights all of Kennett; twelve grandchildren; four great grandchildren; three brothers: Jimmy Pender of Manila, Ark., Donald Pender of Mark Tree, Ark., and Larry Pender of Kennett; three sisters: Jo Ann Burns of Jonesboro, Ark., Mary Ragland of Kennett, and Billie Sharp of Marion, Ark.; other relatives and friends.. ...

Juanita Robinson, 93, of Clarkton, passed away Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at Heart of Hospice in Ft. Smith, Ark. Landess Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Judy Kirkwood, 65, of Holts Summit, Mo., was born October 18, 1952, in Sikeston, to the late Henry Toy Hinson and Carrie Nadine Connell Hinson. She departed this life Saturday, September 1, 2018 at her residence. Judy was united in marriage to Jack Kirkwood September 17, 1971 in Campbell. He survives of the home...

Vernon Tolbert, 88, of Gideon, passed away Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at Gideon Care Center in Gideon. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Esteban Segura, 35, son of Delia Lara and the late Tomas Segura was born April 9, 1983 in Raymondville, Texas and departed this life on September 6, 2018. Esteban married Maria Ortega on October 30, 2008. Survivors include his wife: Maria Segura of White Oak, Mo.; six sons; four daughters; one brother; three sisters; his mother: Delia Lara of Texas; other relatives and friends...

Jackie Lynn Daniels, 91, daughter of the late Marion Bradley and Bennie Rainbolt Bradley, was born Wednesday, August 24, 1927 in Atkins, Ark. On December 27, 1943 in Atkins, Ark., she was united in marriage to Billy Arthur Daniels, who preceded her in death on January 15, 1989...

Roberta Darter, 93, of Campbell, passed away Friday August 31, 2018, at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell was in charge of arrangements.

Ray Smith, 74, of Campbell, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018 at his residence. Landess Funeral Home of Campbell is in charge of arrangements.

John Lloyd Tolbert, 96, of Campbell, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden was in charge of arrangements.

Martin Ewing Wylie, 66, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 21, 2018 in Kennett. Martin was born on October 18, 1951, to Earl and Irene Wylie of Cordova, Tenn. He is survived by his two children: Nicole and Chris; granddaughter: Emma; and siblings: Patricia Massey, Brenda Herbers, and John Wylie of Cordova, Tenn...

Emma Nell Alsup, 76, daughter of the late Claude and Elizabeth Craig Sherrill, was born January 8, 1942 in Octa, Mo. She passed away September 2. 2018. Emma married Gary Alsup on November 8, 1981. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2003. Survivors include two sons: Michael Shawn Ingram and Jimmy Dale Ingram both of Kennett; one daughter: Emma Jo Ingram of Lawton, Okla.; one step-son: Scotty Alsup of Paragould, Ark.; one step-daughter: Karen Alsup of Virginia; one brother: Darrell Sherrill of Kennett; four grandchildren: Tyler Ingram, Gavin Ingram, Ashley Ingram, and Darnell Williams; five great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.. ...

Charles Ray Berry, 78, of Malden, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

AnnaGrace Cathryn Burgin, 22, of Knoxville, Tenn., passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.

Billy Joe Vavak, 76, son of the late Cecil Harvey Vavak and Dessie (Stevens) Vavak, was born March 8, 1942 in Poplar Bluff, and departed this life on August 29, 2018. Billy married Mable Carolyn Stracener on November 28, 1963 in Bragg City. Mable preceded him in death...

Albert Lee Bates, 64, of Kennett, passed away Friday, August 31, 2018 at The Haven in Kennett. He was born January 8, 1954 in Doniphan, Mo., to Malcom and Eula Swift Bates. He is survived by one brother: Richard Bates of Kennett; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends...

Barbara H. Pitcher, 87, of Cairo, formerly of Olmsted, Ill., passed away at 6:06 a.m., Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born June 14, 1931 in Olmsted, Ill., the daughter of George and Ruth (Caster) Holman. She married William T. Pitcher, Jr. in 1950, and he preceded her in death on September 21, 1982...

Billy Joe Vavak, 76, son of the late Cecil Harvey Vavak and Dessie (Stevens) Vavak was born March 8, 1942 in Poplar Bluff, and departed this life on August 29, 2018. Billy married Mable Carolyn Stracener on November 28, 1963 in Bragg City. Mable preceded him in death...

Faye Fulbright Caneer, 97, of Senath, died Monday, August 27, 2018, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark. Born June 30, 1921, near Mount Pleasant, Ark., she was the daughter of the late W.E. and Ovella Sipe Fulbright. Faye was a long-standing member of the First Baptist Church of Senath...

James D. “Junior” Hargraves, 92, of Neelyville, Mo., passed away Friday, August 24, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. He was born November 16, 1925, in Gideon, to the late James Duke Hargraves and the late Eva Elizabeth Ellsworth Hargraves. He was united in marriage to Verna Bee Yocum October 12, 1946, in Piggott, Ark. She preceded him in death January 3, 2015...

Arlen Lee Walker, 78, of Malden, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at his residence. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Jessica Marie Matthews White, 34, of Jefferson City, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. Landess Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arranements.

Dorothy Timmons, 101, died peacefully, surrounded by family on August 25, 2018 at Israel Family Hospice House, Ames, Iowa, after a brief illness. A visitation will be held on Tuesday August 28 from 5 to 7 p.m., at St. Cecilia Church in Ames. Funeral Mass will be on August 29 at 1:00 p.m., with a visitation one hour prior, at St. Cecilia Church. Burial at Ames Municipal Cemetery...

Stanley Wayne Tune, 62, of Laneville, Texas, son of the late Franklin Tune and Alma (Morgan) Tune, was born July 5, 1956 in Kennett, and departed this life August 23, 2018 in Texas. Stanley married Deborah Jean Baker April 1, 1977. He is survived by his wife: Deborah Jean Tune of Laneville, Texas; one son: Matthew Aaron Tune of Lawton, Okla.; one daughter: Michele Miller of Clifton, Tenn.; two grandchildren: Nathaniel Allan Tune and Natallie Nicole Tune; one sister: Cherry Robinson of Kennett; other relatives and many friends. ...

Kenneth “Tink” Cude, 82 of Kennett died August 24, 2018. Kenneth was born to the late Johnnie Edgar and Ruth (Malone) Cude February 20, 1936 in Senath. Kenneth married Shirley (Wood) Cude February 23, 1957 in Hernando, Miss. “Tink” is survived by his wife: Shirley Cude; one son: Kenneth Lee (Kim) Cude Jr. ...

Mrs. Martha M. Cary (nee:Bunch), 82, of Foristell, Mo., passed away on Friday August 24, 2018 at her home. Martha was born on August 24, 1936 in Manila, Ark., to George W. and Grace (nee: Hicks) Bunch. Martha was married to Carl Cary on March 8, 1958 in St. ...

Faye Caneer, 97, of Senath, passed away August 27, 2018 at Flo & Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark. Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com. McDaniel Funeral Service of Senath in charge of the arrangements.

Sondra Joyce (Byrd) Wake, daughter of the late Ervin “Buddy” Byrd and Mollie Bell (McQuin) Byrd was born April 4, 1945 in Kennett and departed this life on August 22, 2018 at the age of 73 .Sondra married Lawrence Wake on May 18, 1968, Lawrence preceded Sondra in death on November 5, 2017...

Kenneth Cude, 82, of Kennett, passed away August 24, 2018 at his residence in Kennett. McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett in charge of the arrangements.

William “Bill” Randle Biggs, Sr, son of the late James Andrew Biggs and Gladys Irene (Pike) Biggs was born February 24, 1941 in Holland, Mo., and departed this life on August 23, 2018 at the age of 77 years. Bill married Linda Grogan who preceded him in death...

Wanda Jean Beams, daughter of the late James Ivy Wilmoth and Beulah Mae (Williams) Wilmoth was born February 13, 1935 in Arbyrd, and departed this life on August 21, 2018 at the age of 83. Survivors include: one son: Charles (Sherry) Trusell of Huntsville, Ala.; one daughter: Stethany (Wendell) Hufford of Cardwell; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one brother: Charles Wilmoth of Alamo, Texas; other relatives and many friends...

Joseph E Pehlman III, 81, of Malden, passed away Aug. 19, 2018 at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. He was born June 12, 1937 in Springfield, Ill., to Jane Pehlman and Joseph E Pehlman II, who preceded him in death. After growing up in Springfield, Ill., he attended Southern Illinois University, the University of Colorado, Fort Collins, followed by medical school near Durango, Mexico. ...

Ken Owen, 70, of Bonne Terre, passed away August 20, 2018, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born April 17, 1948 in Kennett, to the late Clarence Calvin and Grace (Howell) Owen. Ken began his career in the school district as a bus driver and a teacher. ...

Jo Beth Elizabeth Rickman, daughter of Dale and Joyce Rickman and the late Lola Elizabeth (Kitchens) Rickman was born August 10, 1963 in Kennett, and departed this life on August 15, 2018 at the age of 55 years. Survivors include her father and mother: Dale (Joyce) Rickman of Kennett; two brothers: Richard Dale (Linda) Rickman of Holcomb, and Kenny (Cindy) Rickman of Kennett; nephew: Craig (Jill) Rickman of Kennett; nieces: Holly (Keith) Mullen of Paragould, Ark., Tara Rickman (Eric Luper) of Nixa, Mo., Kimberly (Ron) Burr of Holcomb, and Jana (Travis) Payne of Ozark, Mo.; great nephews: Hudson Payne, Caden Ventura, Creedence Luper, Maddox Mullen, Kellen Mullen and Karsen Mullen; great niece: Lyndy Rickman; other relatives and many many friends.. ...

Bonnie Sue Sills, 66, daughter of the late John Dudley Mask and Opal Azee Strong Mask, was born June 4, 1952, and passed away Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. Bonnie Sue married Gary Sills on July 21, 1995 in Arkansas...

Joshua Daniel Palmer, Sr., 41, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018 in Campbell. Bradshaw Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of arrangements.

Freida Alice Curtner Dye, daughter of the late Fred R. Curtner and Edna C. (Robbins) Curtner was born January 2, 1945 in Kennett, and departed this life on August 16, 2018 at the age of 73 years. Freida married Kenneth Dye on July 11, 1963 in Kennett...

Ronnie Gene Kinnard, son of the late O.L. Kinnard and Catherean (Goldsmith) Kinnard was born April 8, 1946 in Dunklin County, Missouri and departed this life on August 9, 2018 at the age of 72 years. Ronnie married Treva Daniels on July 13, 1983. Treva preceded him in death...